How are you? Honestly, I've been better. What do you do when you're world is turned upside down?
I run. And I run. And I run. Despite the fact it's freezing outside.
Cardio + hot shower + comforting foods = a [somewhat] better outlook
Blueberry Protein Pancakes
1 1/2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/3 cup egg whites
1/2 mashed banana
1/4 cup blueberries
1 t chia seeds
stevia
pinch sea salt
pinch baking powder
cinnamon
nutmeg
H20 to moisten
Pumpkin Oats
1/4 cup oats
1 t chia seeds
1 t flax seeds
1 cup H20
1/3 cup pumpkin
stevia
cinnamon
nutmeg
1/2 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (added after cooking)
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So what's the deal? If you follow me on Twitter, you may be aware something has me down. On Wednesday, I was rejected from my top choice institution for PA (physician assistant) school. You can read about my major career change here and here.
I do have other options, but sadly my #1 is a no-go. The #1 prerequisite (aside from GPA) is direct patient care experience. To obtain this, I am working as a clinical technician (nursing assistant) on a transplant unit. I do have some experience, but evidently it's not enough.
So where do I go from here? I need to decide to A) move with the Manfriend to another state soooon to attend another program or B) Wait another year, get the required experience, and reapply.
There are other programs in my area, but I really want to attend a top institution. Maybe it doesn't matter in the end, but I worked so hard to get accepted into a top PhD program (I was studying at the National Institutes of Health), so something inside me doesn't want to settle for an institution that's not 100% right for me.
So what's next? I'm not sure. But the world does go on, I suppose.
I'm so sorry it didnt work out, and sometimes we totally need to be bummed for a bit.. but with each experience we can learn something new about ourselves and what we really want.
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I'm sorry, I know how you feel! Be confident that it will work out in the end!
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome! I really like this saying: "It will be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end."
ReplyDeleteIt's not the end, and whatever happens will be even more awesome than you originally planned. For realz.
I think you have a great outlook on the situation and I believe that is half the battle. And I give you TONS of credit for running in the cold. I am a complete wuss! I tried running in NY in Jan and gave up after 2x.
ReplyDeleteKeep your head high, girl. Don't let one rejection letter keep you from striving for your dreams. You're doing all you can to get into the program you want. Sometimes it just takes a small opening for fate to work it's magic. Til then,, keep up the good work on the running! I wish you the best :)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry girl! But keep working hard like you are, and something will open up for you! You have so much going for you, keep your head up!!
ReplyDeleteI went running this morning...and I now remember why I hate running in the cold, haha
xoxo
Michelle
So sorry about this. Decisions are never easy, but I'm sure you'll make the right one. I'm also sure that that is the least helpful comment ever.
ReplyDeleteOh girl, I'm so sorry to hear this :( Sending you lots of positive vibes- life WILL go on and you WILL find a path that will make you happy! Big hug!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that you didn't get accepted into the PA school that you wanted. Sometimes when life doesn't go as you wish it would, it can lead you to things that you never thought possible. You will survive and go on to something even more amazing.
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