“I think couches are necessary.” (They’re optional, and because of that, I would definitely want one in my clinic.) — This was my thought when one of the consultants at the round-table discussion asked if […]
Month: April 2015
The personal narrative
I got this idea after reading Vivian Gornick’s “The Situation and the Story: The Art of Personal Narrative.” I’m starting to explore this avenue.” And I quote: “The writing we call personal narrative is written […]
A Farewell to McCharming
Derek Shepherd, the man who was made of the stuff of dreams…died today. As one of the most charismatic leading men in the history of television, he deserves a space in my freedom space. He […]
Love at first sight
New Arrivals
I sat in the back seat, but I could not help but snap this. Probably a couple who hadn’t seen each other in a while. (People sometimes ask me if I was worried about getting […]
After the Storm
After my cousin’s Mother-in-law’s (haha) birthday party last December, my cousins and I wandered over to the nearby surf spot… It was a unique little spot where the waves and correspondingly, the surfers converged, especially […]
Pro bono day at the Center
When I see patients, I usually like to take my time, especially for first consults. (I enjoy the interview process, and talking to people.) However, I think there is a need to “tailor” my interviewing […]
My Lolly at 90
My grandmother recently celebrated her 90th birthday in a very colorful way…a Hawaiian-themed party by the beach. This one was of a candid moment while I was hosting the party, and she was the center […]
