I knew moving out here for medical school was not going to be easy. There were many obstacles that I would have to face and conquer. Not only would things be very difficult academically, but there was the whole lifestyle change to deal with. Prior to leaving for Saba, I was constantly praying that things were not going to be as bad as I thought they were. Simply trusting that things will be ok. One of my biggest fears coming out here was the “building friendship” aspect. I knew it wouldn’t be a problem making new friends, but I was scared that I might not forge REAL friendships. People who are more than the ones you study with or talk to because there is no one else. I wanted to form TRUE relationships with my peers. The concept of community means so much to me. I truly value accountability, vulnerability, honestly, loyalty, and fun humor. It’s very easy to meet people to just hang out with, but what about those that you share your life with, the one’s you unconditionally share support and love with. I was so blessed to have experienced this back at home, but would moving out here provide the same? Truth is, it isn’t easy nor common to always build these types of relationships with people.
Well…
I am very thankful to say that since moving out here, I have been blessed with amazing friends. We are all from different parts of the world. Different ethnic backgrounds. Different ages. Different past experiences. We are a very eclectic yet harmonious group. I can say that every single one of them have shown endless encouragement and support for me. I am hoping to have done or will do the same. They have made living out here SO MUCH EASIER and ENJOYABLE than I had ever imagined. My friends and I are building real community.
I definitely plan on sharing with you all more about my amazing friends out here and from home, so please stay tuned for that. In the mean time, enjoy some pictures from a nice little get together we had.
** To everyone back at home, I miss you guys so much. I thought as the semesters go by that dealing with “homesickness” would get easier, well it doesn’t. There’s no way I can deny how much I wish you were all here or I was back at home kicking it with you all. I wish I got to see you guys more during break, but I guess that will have to wait. Thank you for all your support, prayers, and love. I could not do this with out you. I hope all is well. Never forget that I’m only an email or IM away
See you all in August!!!!
** To my friends here at Saba, you guys are absolutely amazing. Thank you for being such a great support out here. Whether we’re from the Bourbon St of New Orleans, the chill town of Junction City, or from the awesome Yonge & Finch…I know that we have all developed relationships that no physical distance can ever falter. Keep studying hard! When can we order from Christina’s again?
claire . rafi | kevin . claire
me . claire | me . sola
kriti
kriti . sola | me . sola
sola | siavash
siavash . sola | siavash . claire
kevin . siavash | claire . rafi . sola
me . sola
kriti . kevin . siavash
me | sola
sola . dope light post outside of the house
** to the curious photogs: all shots were taken with my Canon 5D Mark II and 35mm f/1.4L. The last two shots of Sola were taken at a BAJILLION ISO, manual focus, and it was A LOT darker than it looks! primes + awesome full frame sensor + beautiful model = ALL SORTS OF WIN!!!!!!!!!!
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