Solo & Neuro Adventures
I am a fun traveler or so l like to believe.
I take myself out on dates, explore new places, make a complete fool of myself, be a boss one day and the most socially awkward creature the next, reply the bank lady with a “You too” when she says “Have a safe flight”, get lost a million times and yet somehow always make it home (thank you Google Maps), and most importantly, never ever stress about airports.
It’s a pity no one gets to witness it.
Traveling alone across the world, especially as a girl, is one of the most beautiful things I have done on my journey as an IMG. To relish the little ups and downs of living like a vagabond while juggling the many aspects of a residency application, I have started this blog. It’s a personal diary of sorts, to document memories for myself, but if it helps someone overcome the fear of solo traveling or feel a little less alone, it would be my greatest pleasure!
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History Taking and Templates
“You’ll know when to come next” were the ominous words told by the neurologist to the patient diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy when he asked for a follow-up visit. Eight years later, he showed up to another neurologist, the one I was rotating with. “I guess…
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Departures and Arrivals
The last few days have been a whirl. It’s as if I have been observing myself from above, going through the motions of departures and arrivals almost reflexively. The world passed by me as I gazed out the window. First, it was the car window…
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The Itinerary
It always springs up suddenly. You can spend months playing out different scenarios in your head, and then one day, bam! An email arrives, accompanied by the usual panic rush of an email notification. You sit there trying to steady your breathing while rapidly scanning…
