A new year ahead. I’ve always wanted to share the excitement of whatever I was learning in a given moment with, well…..everyone. It was easy when I was learning fitness and nutrition. It’s been more difficult since I’ve gone back to school. First of all, time is exceedingly limited and secondly, I was shocked to find out people glaze over when I try to talk about electron orbitals and cell cycles. Who knew?
In the past I used this blog as a tool for encouraging people in my business group to strive for excellence in their lives. Now I find myself very much between mountain tops; no longer where I was and still far from my destination. I thought I would try a new direction this year by blogging just for fun. I’m sure a major theme will be related to the FitLife kickboxing program and the things that motivate us to be the best version of ourselves, but sometimes I have other thoughts too, and maybe I’ll throw them out here. For example, I’m taking evolutionary biology this semester and I’m looking forward to it. I have some thoughts on that.
In the meantime, I thought I would take a deep breath and let you know that I am indeed working toward a goal. The circumstance that motivated me to pursue this direction can be shared another time but for now, three things:
- I applied to medical school this year, and I’ve been selected as one of the applicants who will interview in February. I’ve heard all kinds of stories. People know someone just like me who made it into medical school on the first try. People know someone just like me who interviewed for years before they were finally accepted. People know someone just like me who never made it at all… I listen to the stories, but I can’t afford to internalize them. For now it is best to spend my energy on the current chapter, not the last chapter.
- I turn 40 this year. This isn’t really related to anything, but it’s a pretty big milestone so I thought I would mention it. I thought I would be young forever. I used to think 40 was old. And yet, now I’m ok with it. Forty is the new fun.
- I might fail. I guess. In the sense that I might not end up doing what I’ve set out to do and people would know about it. I’ve stopped thinking about it that way because in the end it came down to this: fear of failure is all about ego. Ego is heavy and makes moving difficult.
Here’s to 2013, the pursuit of goals both small and large for all of us, and blogging for fun.
Love Rae
Ray, u r a leader and because of that, everything u touch or work towards happens. You will ace that interview and be where u should be. Good luck.
Thank you so much, Pam!
You are such an inspiration Rae…. I am a better person just knowing you. Since I have started working out with you I feel better about myself inside and out….Thank you for that!
Thank you, Julie! There is no better reward for me than a comment like that. I am so glad to have you in class.
I’m back to college next week, feeling nervous,excited and shocked that anytime I did 20 years ago ‘doesn’t count’ 🙂 40 will be good.
Yes it will! Good for you Tracy!!! 🙂
There is only failure in never having tried it at all, Rae. I am so proud of you … no matter what the outcome is or what journey you ultimately go on. You are amazing. You inspire me and so many others. It just has to be said. Good luck, darlin’!
Thank you so much for the encouragment, Donna. I really appreciate it!!
Wow, your Mom just connected me with your Blog, so I’ll check in once in a while. EXCITING DECISION about med school. I think you’ll be a brilliant doctor! Which university is interviewing you?
Thank-you, Judy! The interview is with UBC. Everyone interviews in Vancouver for the four programs around the province (Vancouver, Island, Okanogan and Northern). The ideal scenario would allow me to study here in PG at the northern medical program.