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Chronicles from the Middle of Nowhere
http://midofnowhere.blogspot.com
Ramblings of a young Filipina doctor in quarter-life crisis, wandering through her life for the first time without a map. Random thoughts on life and medicine; being a doctor and being human.
Recent Posts
Studying Out
I have recently discovered the joy of literally studying out.I have the really bad habit of needing to be outside the house to be able to get some decent studying done. Which sounds like a paradox to people who need quiet and isolation to focus, but ...
My Yellow Ribbon for Cory
I'm breaking my silence to tie a virtual yellow ribbon for former President and heroine, Corazon C. Aquino.I wasn't even in first grade when Ninoy died; was just barely in grade school when the EDSA Revolution happened. The years of Cory's presidency...
The More Things Change
Oh. Just in case you guys missed it... yes, I'm back home for my first visit in over a year. And, yes, despite my current infatuation with the city I've been living in for the past year, the Philippines will always be home.It's only been a year; noth...
Lunacy
Manila Traffic photo by tadzimaThere is no other word to appropriately describe Manila traffic.I'm going be the annoying, complaining, stereotypical Pinoy ex-pat just this once and not be apologetic for it... I need the stress release after just havi...
An Exercise in Futility
Must buckle down. Must your get ass in gear. Must find some direction.Maybe later.Not getting any younger. Life's not getting any easier. The world is passing you by. Everyone is moving full speed ahead while you stand there, contemplating the next c...
Wanderlust
My year here has gone by with astonishing speed. I've made no secret of the fact that the time I've spent here has been nothing short of idyllic. Despite working a steady job and finally getting a life, my time here has been something of a vacation.I...

