Adversities.

Note that I used a plural title.

It's not easy being a student. It's not easy being a medical student. Beyond that, I cannot fathom. My exams are over, the results have been announced. I should be glad that I can move on. However, medicine is not simply about moving on. All of us pray so hard, SO HARD, that we can pass; and that a mere pass would be a miracle. Yet, a pass is usually insufficient if you want to thrive in this world. Amazingly, some of us did very well. My congratulations to all my friends who did splendid.

Being a 'student doctor' does take a lot from you. It's physically, mentally and emotionally sapping. Like a leech sucking the blood out of you. If you enjoy the highs of this, then give yourself a pat on the back. You're in the right job!

It's financially difficult being a student, and I think being a medical student pushes that constraint even more. Whilst fellow friends in other courses are doing an average of 8-10 hours of lectures per week, you're doing those hours, PER DAY. There is not a chance to gain working experience unless you can juggle your time very well and be smart about stuff. So, kudos to those who worked throughout their medical course! I spend money from travels and food consumed in the hospital, but not being able to earn it. True, that I am here for studying, but learning can come in many shapes and sizes, and ways. It's just slightly 'annoying' that others are able to work and have a different aspect to life than just studying.

So, what is it that I do since I don't study and complain about not having the time to work? I watch online shows. =.="

Currently, I have to juggle quite a bit with two small hands. I think I like what I am doing now, but my spirits are a little low. I am not too sure why. Perhaps it is the people I am around, perhaps I am not in the comfort of my family and friends, or perhaps the gloomy weather and long hours have just put me off my game.

It's all about finding myself, discovering who I am and becoming, and making the cast for who I want to be in future. I think the process has begun. I hope it doesn't stop.

To all who are having their exams, good luck! To those who have completed, congrats! Whether you have passed is another story, you've made it through. That itself is an accomplishment - at least that's the case for medicine. Enjoy your summer holidays!

Randomly, I love surgery. Don't you?