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A reminder for gratitude

Posted on July 10, 2021 by gratitudeactually

It’s been awhile … apparently, almost 9 years since my arrival to Saipan (see widget to the right)! I just was thinking about this blog and while I don’t have a plethora of sunset/sunrise/palm tree photos to post anymore because … Continue reading →

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Back in the Clinic

Posted on January 8, 2018 by gratitudeactually

Hafa Adai! It really is like riding a bike — I feel like I’m exactly back where I was and not much has changed in the interim — although that’s not true at all! It’s been about 13 months since … Continue reading →

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Swim Across America 2017

Posted on September 18, 2017 by gratitudeactually

Hello friends.. it’s been too long! Months actually.. sorry about that. It’s been a year since my last swim in the Bay and my swimming is DEFINITELY not anywhere near my swimming shape that I was in last year so … Continue reading →

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My Dorky Love of Studying

Posted on April 6, 2017 by gratitudeactually

I know this is extremely strange but I felt like I needed to record this. I am in my last throws of studying for my board exam. Tomorrow (April 6, 2017), I will be taking my last major test of … Continue reading →

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Treating People as People

Posted on February 3, 2017 by gratitudeactually

Last weekend, I went to a talk about human trafficking to learn more about what it is. I’d be happy to share more in person or over the phone if you’re interested in hearing more. But, what I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Made in the USA

Posted on January 29, 2017 by gratitudeactually

Whenever I do laundry, I am on the lookout for Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands — let me explain… unlike in Saipan where you pretty much have to be exceedingly lucky or not afraid of rats to do your … Continue reading →

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A reminder

Posted on January 23, 2017 by gratitudeactually

My Facebook newsfeed is filled with friends reminding people about the importance of the next generation, the importance of respect for everyone, the importance of a people … and reminders of the way time can slip away but also feel … Continue reading →

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Nimitz Trail

Posted on January 2, 2017 by gratitudeactually

I found myself a great new running trail! Maybe it’s the excitement of a new year or the freshness of the air or who knows, but this was a great run so I wanted to share it. One of the … Continue reading →

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A visit back to Saipan

Posted on December 23, 2016 by gratitudeactually

I cannot even begin to describe everything related to my one week trip back to Saipan — so will just give some a short summary of the work-related stuff I did here. I went back to Saipan for a quick … Continue reading →

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Residency and Medical Training

Posted on December 9, 2016 by gratitudeactually

(Lots to update everyone on — an update or two coming soon about a recent trip back to Saipan!) I am facilitating a small group session today — which is a fancy medical way of saying that I am teaching … Continue reading →

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