Course Five ended on Thursday, with the NBME final. I failed the first exam and passed the next two. Still awaiting results on that final.
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Tag: travel
On a writer that doesn’t read
If we are what we do repeatedly, then I am a mover, a writer, and a student.
On getting my groove back (or returning to my practices)
On Thursday, I experienced my first arm-bar: a submission technique where the elbow is cranked open into hyper-extension with the power of an opponent’s hips. While sparring earlier in the week with a different partner, I had been put into the position, but they did not apply pressure, did not force me to tap out of discomfort and panic. This partner did and I am truly grateful for that experience.
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Haley Goetz On Death
Haley Goetz! Haley is a rising sophomore in college, almost 19 years old, and an aspiring filmmaker with dreams of changing and exploring the world. I met Haley while coaching for Great Bay Rowing Club: she stood out as a mischievous and thoughtful individual. In this conversation, we talk about the difference between paganism and animism, the beauty of questioning through science-fiction, and what she learned from the passing of her canine companion Buster.
I hope you enjoy!
On the road, from MO to FL (or summer travels: Part Ten)
What follows is a lightly edited and mostly stream-of-consciousness travel log of my journey from Florida to California and back again.
20160617 – Friday
I woke up in the morning around 730a, and felt like moving. On the drive over to the campsite, I had indulged in some gas station pizza and a donut and Pringles, to keep me awake and fed while I drove through the food desert of Missouri, especially at night. Feeling groggy and slow, I knew that moving would reinvigorate me.
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On the road, from CO to MO (or summer travels: Part Nine)
What follows is a lightly edited and mostly stream-of-consciousness travel log of my journey from Florida to California and back again.
20160615 – Wednesday
I woke up around 7a. The toilet worked well and without incident, thankfully, and I edited together my podcast with Par S for On Death while preparing coffee upstairs. Again, no one on the land except myself and the animals. Every time I went up, I triggered the Overly Alert Dog Alarm system and at least two pups would run up to me, crushing the silence.
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On the road, in CO (or summer travels: Part Eight)
What follows is a lightly edited and mostly stream-of-consciousness travel log of my journey from Florida to California and back again.
20160612 – Sunday
We woke up around 9a, making some jasmine tea in Ian’s quonset with his electric kettle to avoid the big morning rush of bodies to the COBS common kitchen. We talked and planned our day, as I’d be leaving the following morning since he had to leave for an overnight photography assignment around 8a.
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On the road, from CA to CO (or summer travels: Part Seven)
What follows is a lightly edited and mostly stream-of-consciousness travel log of my journey from Florida to California and back again.
20160610 – Friday
Right now, I’m technically writing this on Saturday, at about 3a. I’m settling in and can’t quite wind down yet, still very jacked up on mountain dew from the sprint/marathon to Colorado, from LA and through Utah.
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On the road, in CA (or summer travels: Part Six)
What follows is a lightly edited and mostly stream-of-consciousness travel log of my journey from Florida to California and back again.
20160602 – 20160607
During which time, I lost my driving partner, gained a fiancee, met her family, and said goodbye.
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On the road, in CA (or summer travels: Part Five)
What follows is a lightly edited and mostly stream-of-consciousness travel log of my journey from Florida to California and back again.
20160530 – Tuesday
We awoke around 9a, my partner before I so she began the coffee process in Mark’s kitchen, which was delightfully furnished. Stainless steel knives were suspended magnetically above the countertop, the gas range was sturdy and seemed cast-iron, and as she brewed, I tidied up a bit around the room.
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Par S On Death
Par S! Par is a Punjab Sikh, a skilled medical professional, and a loving husband. As you’ll discover in this interview, he’s a skilled talker filled with opinions on grit, immigrant families, and the importance of knowing your own value.
I hope you enjoy! 🙂
On the road, from UT to CA (or summer travels: Part Four)
What follows is a lightly edited and mostly stream-of-consciousness travel log of my journey from Florida to California and back again.
20160524 – Tuesday
Up in the early, cool morning, everything is a bit stiff but refreshed to be sleeping out in the tent again. That morning Utah mountain air is something else. My partner made coffee, I packed up camp, and we headed out to our final westward leg to Los Angeles.
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On the road, from CO to UT (or summer travels: Part Three)
What follows is a lightly edited and mostly stream-of-consciousness travel log of my journey from Florida to California and back again.
20160521 – Saturday
It’s 430a and we are settled into the hotel just outside of Denver, our mad dash to the mountains completed— never really stepped foot onto Kansas, but I’ll explore these flat plains some other time.
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On the road, from KY to KS (or summer travels: Part Two)
What follows is a lightly edited and mostly stream-of-consciousness travel log of my journey from Florida to California and back again.
20160519 – Thursday
The next morning, my partner and I woke up to birds chirping, woodpeckers tapping, and crows cawing. We had picked a spot away from others but quite near the water front— the Kentucky Lake was just a few yards from our zipper door.
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On the road, from FL to KY (or summer travels: Part One)
What follows is a lightly edited and mostly stream-of-consciousness travel log of my journey from Florida to California and back again.
20160516 – Monday
Yesterday my partner and I drove from JAX to ATL, about a six hour journey, through some side roads and away from the highly populated areas. This was awesome in that we got lovely rolling hills, small amounts of traffic, and a relaxing driving experience— but this also meant we were without cell service! Something we’d need to get used to on this journey 🙂
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Afif Abu-Hanna On Death
Afif Abu-Hanna! Afif is a first year medical student and a wonderful mix of American-Israeli, Arab, and Christian. We talk about the future of health care, week-long traditional Arab weddings and funerals, and the art of teaching.
I hope you enjoy!
Randall Sheffield On Death
This week On Death, we chat with Randall Sheffield and hear his responses to the four prompts! Randy is one of my best friends within medical school, and an outstanding coach and athlete. Thoughtful, kind, and humble a few ways to describe him. During this delightful conversation, we talk about travel, love, and family.
I hope you enjoy!
Eugene H Kim 