I know it’s been a while—way too long—and for that, I owe you an apology. Things have been chaotic lately. Between finishing up my combined Bachelor’s and MD program and the whirlwind that followed the graveyard investigation, time just slipped through my fingers. The truth is, I’ve been buried in books, lectures, clinicals, and all the craziness that comes with the final stretch of medical school. It feels like the finish line is right there, but it’s this endless sea of tests and sleepless nights standing between me and the end.
I wanted to write sooner, but I guess it’s hard to put your thoughts into words when you’re barely keeping up with your own reality.
Since the investigation, everything has been… hectic, to say the least. The Cryptic Club—Brooke, Kieran, Nox, Payton, and I—has been put on hold for now. We all went into this with so much excitement, but life has a way of hitting you when you least expect it. Brooke’s been working hard on her career, landing a fantastic internship at Google, and I couldn’t be more proud of her. She’s killing it, and I know she’s going to do amazing things. She’s always been so driven, and seeing her succeed is just a reminder of why I’m so lucky to have her by my side.
As for the rest of the group, everyone’s lives have gotten busier, and it’s hard to stay connected when you’re juggling a thousand things. Kieran’s traveling for research, Nox has been working OT at the club and Payton been MIA for awhile now. I do hope she's okay. It’s a little bittersweet that the club’s been on pause. We had so much planned, but for now, I think we all need to focus on the present.
With residency looming on the horizon, I’m not sure how much time I’ll have to contribute to the blog or keep up with anything else. I’ve been pushing for this moment my whole life, but I’m also realizing how little space there’ll be in my schedule for anything beyond the hospital and my studies. But I promise you—I’ll do my best to keep you updated when I can. This blog has always been my way to connect with all of you, and even if it’s less frequent, I’ll make it work.
The finish line is close, and it’s both exciting and terrifying. I can’t wait to start this next chapter, but I’m also trying to savor these final moments of my journey through school. It’s all been a blur, but I wouldn’t change a thing.
Thanks for sticking around, and for being patient. I’m grateful for every one of you who’s been following this journey with me. I’ll be back soon enough.
