...Connecting the Dots....

Man, I've been radio silent for over a month...sorry! Truth be told, I've been feeling a bit down lately. I've gotten no interviews and 4 medical school rejections- which I've taken a little harder than I thought I would. I thought I prepared myself for it- but I guess you really can't be prepared for that! Needless to say, I've been in this melancholy mood for about a week and a half.

Anyway, I need to get over that. It gets old after a while! So, I woke up this morning with a bit of a better attitude and decided that I wanted some motivation to get my day going! So, I found Mr. Steve Jobs. I'm sure everyone has seen this video at least once...I, on the other hand, have watched it like 6 times over the years. I find some of his words so motivating and I felt like it was just what I needed on this Monday morning. So below are some of Mr. Jobs' quotes I will carry with me today!

"You can't connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking backwards." : How true is this! You really can't and I fall guilty to trying to make my own dots and connect them. I have to remember, that they can only be connected looking backwards. And as I look back, they truly do connect. Some of my past decisions, at the time, seemed to not have made sense. Half the time, I was like "Oh God, please let this be the right decision." Now looking back, there is a lot I wouldn't do differently. I've had some AMAZING experiences and opportunities, I've discovered who I am and where my passion lies and I've met some of the greatest people on this planet. So, I need to trust that as I move forward, the dots will connect.

"I've been rejected, but I'm still in love": So what, I've been rejected from 4 schools, but I'm still in love with medicine, healthcare, and service. Currently, I am still waiting to hear from 12 more schools and I only need one acceptance! And even if it turns out to be 12 more rejections- yes,  I will be sad, but that doesn't mean my life is over. I simply have to remember my passion and keep moving forward. And as Mr. Jobs says, I will "keep looking and don't settle."

"Sometimes life's going to hit you in the head with a brick, but don't lose faith": I got nothing to say about this except..."ain't that the truth"

So, if you too need a little Monday motivation, take 15 minutes and watch.

Happy Monday everyone!!!