Monthly Archives: January 2013

Morning run

Posted on January 27, 2013 by gratitudeactually

A quick update. I went for a quick 4.5 mile run towards Angkor Wat and back with one of the other doctors (who has run the Boston marathon!!!) this morning. Took my camera and got a few pictures. The one … Continue reading →

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In Siem Reap

Posted on January 27, 2013 by gratitudeactually

Hello everyone! I made it to Siem Reap. It’s just before midnight and thankfully everyone made it through customs and immigration quickly and efficiently. I’m now in a hotel with my 24 other teammates safely with working wi-fi. We will … Continue reading →

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Omi Travel Seoul City Tour

Posted on January 26, 2013 by gratitudeactually

(It’s been a whirlwind so far.. haven’t really felt 100% ready for the trip but .. the tickets were bought and the luggage was packed and well.. here I am. Thanks for everyone’s prayers. You can’t be ready for everything … Continue reading →

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Some quotes on the eve of my trip..

Posted on January 24, 2013 by gratitudeactually

Tonight I’m on call the day before I leave for my trip to Cambodia. I hopped down to the beach for sunset since I was free and wasn’t quite ready to drive back home. I needed to just think, be … Continue reading →

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The unimaginable

Posted on January 22, 2013 by gratitudeactually

The unimaginable happened today. I do NOT know what to say. This is what I feel though… it’s not fair. it’s not right. there must be some mistake. how could this? please listen God. what is happening? how? why? As … Continue reading →

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Windy Saipan

Posted on January 21, 2013 by gratitudeactually

Recently, it’s been slightly overcast and windy which means for weather in the 70s which is a nice change. It doesn’t mean the sun doesn’t peak out occasionally. I ran a long run this past weekend and when the sun … Continue reading →

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Life’s Little Rewards

Posted on January 19, 2013 by gratitudeactually

Earlier this week I was working in clinic and had an experience that reminded me of the power of the ‘little thing.’ It was near the end of the day, so I know the patients I was seeing generally were … Continue reading →

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Preparing for my trip

Posted on January 16, 2013 by gratitudeactually

I will be leaving for a two week trip to Southeast Asia in ten days and have started the preparation in earnest for the trip. I am joining a large team of physicians (as well as dentists, pharmacists, and a … Continue reading →

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Always something to be thankful for

Posted on January 14, 2013 by gratitudeactually

Today was one of those days.. and my call isn’t over yet. But tonight, just while tying up some loose ends in my paperwork now I saw this quote. A reminder. If there’s anything I have been trying to teach … Continue reading →

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Helping out at CrossFit

Posted on January 12, 2013 by gratitudeactually

I may have mentioned before that I have been attending Cross Fit classes here in Saipan. The gym here is called GetFit CNMI. (Remember, CNMI = commonwealth of the northern marianas islands) I’ve been going since late November and it … Continue reading →

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