Something I just noticed...the title of my blog was "marrying an MD/PhD student;" however, since we have been married for almost two months, I decided to change the title to "married." Fancy kinda!
On to the next step. I am figuring out the timeline to relocate and I am locked into my house until March 1st. It is so difficult to think I may move that soon. I really don't think I can find a job that pays in the same ball park in that amount of time. I will try...
The future of living together (finally) seems so close to present. :)
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
We Ate, Drank & Got Married
Geez, where did the time go? I am married! After all the showers, parties and separate preparations, we finally tied the knot. It was beautiful and sentimental. The best part was being together alone for an entire month.
Our honeymoon was in northern Thailand for three weeks. I cannot describe everything that we did (that's for a different blog), but it was life changing and we came back rejuvenated by the Thai culture, people and spirit.
That being said, FDR is the process of secondary applications and even got a couple of rejections already. Rejection is an interesting thing. He was so worried that the rejections from these particular schools would crush me; however, my initial reaction was almost detached. Ok, that rules out that option and moving on...but I had to assure him that he must also move on and not think for one second that I was disappointed in him. There are plenty of other secondaries submitted and to be submitted. Regardless if he goes to medical school or not, the big picture is we will be fine. This is far from earth-shattering news. We will have a roof over our head, food in our stomach and each other.
Going through this journey together while physically apart has been a journey of perspective. I realize that reflecting with friends and family is impossible. They cannot connect to our experience because they cannot understand our relationship can be fortified by the functionality.
Side bar, a friend sent me this fun article about technology and long distance relationships: http://www.mashable.com/2012/10/26/vibease-sex-toy-app/
I personally dowloaded the "Pair" app which is really cute.
Our honeymoon was in northern Thailand for three weeks. I cannot describe everything that we did (that's for a different blog), but it was life changing and we came back rejuvenated by the Thai culture, people and spirit.
That being said, FDR is the process of secondary applications and even got a couple of rejections already. Rejection is an interesting thing. He was so worried that the rejections from these particular schools would crush me; however, my initial reaction was almost detached. Ok, that rules out that option and moving on...but I had to assure him that he must also move on and not think for one second that I was disappointed in him. There are plenty of other secondaries submitted and to be submitted. Regardless if he goes to medical school or not, the big picture is we will be fine. This is far from earth-shattering news. We will have a roof over our head, food in our stomach and each other.
Going through this journey together while physically apart has been a journey of perspective. I realize that reflecting with friends and family is impossible. They cannot connect to our experience because they cannot understand our relationship can be fortified by the functionality.
Side bar, a friend sent me this fun article about technology and long distance relationships: http://www.mashable.com/2012/10/26/vibease-sex-toy-app/
I personally dowloaded the "Pair" app which is really cute.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Forgot to Mention
So I read what I had previously posted regarding job prospects. So they didn't work out as hoped; however, it is a blessing that I did not get hired. Without details, turns out the environment would have been a bit less organized than I would like, so moving on! :)
Wedding Bells and Med School Apps
Seventy-nine days and counting for wedding day...
I am feeling like a boss right now and kicking this wedding planning in the face. Everything and everyone is coming together. Before I definitely felt like I was alone in this and now everyone is stepping up, lending their support and now is asking if they can do anything (go figure, right?).
FDR is deep in medical school applications and MCAT studying. Every phone call sounds like I am talking to a zombie. At some points during this process I have been really scared because essentially my future is in his hands, but I had to acknowledge that if we are partners in life, I need to trust him. People who know me understand what a task that is for me. I am a worrier and a planner, but only FDR can do this. Next Thursday he should be all done with everything, just in time for me to visit. :) We had previously discussed what schools he should apply to and we narrowed it down to 10. It really came down to where would we like to live as well as the quality of the school, of course. I have a "feeling" that we are going to stay in California. I am hoping for an adventure somewhere else, but the possibility of staying close to our family and friends isn't such a bad thing either. Regardless, this will be a new chapter where we will live together as man and wife.
Yesterday was our five year anniversary. Both of us forgot and we had a good laugh about it.
Feeling positive for the future.
I am feeling like a boss right now and kicking this wedding planning in the face. Everything and everyone is coming together. Before I definitely felt like I was alone in this and now everyone is stepping up, lending their support and now is asking if they can do anything (go figure, right?).
FDR is deep in medical school applications and MCAT studying. Every phone call sounds like I am talking to a zombie. At some points during this process I have been really scared because essentially my future is in his hands, but I had to acknowledge that if we are partners in life, I need to trust him. People who know me understand what a task that is for me. I am a worrier and a planner, but only FDR can do this. Next Thursday he should be all done with everything, just in time for me to visit. :) We had previously discussed what schools he should apply to and we narrowed it down to 10. It really came down to where would we like to live as well as the quality of the school, of course. I have a "feeling" that we are going to stay in California. I am hoping for an adventure somewhere else, but the possibility of staying close to our family and friends isn't such a bad thing either. Regardless, this will be a new chapter where we will live together as man and wife.
Yesterday was our five year anniversary. Both of us forgot and we had a good laugh about it.
Feeling positive for the future.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Dreaming Forward
After two interviews, I am hopeful that this may be the job that lands me in the same city as FDR. I am cautiously optimistic, but secretly getting my hopes up.
While on my visit, we drove around town looking for neighborhoods we may consider if I do get the position. His lease is up in November, which is right after our wedding-honeymoon adventure. So I plan to move the rest of my belongings during that time as well.
It's been the norm just talking about the future, but I didn't realize it had transformed into almost the present.
So scary and excited!
While on my visit, we drove around town looking for neighborhoods we may consider if I do get the position. His lease is up in November, which is right after our wedding-honeymoon adventure. So I plan to move the rest of my belongings during that time as well.
It's been the norm just talking about the future, but I didn't realize it had transformed into almost the present.
So scary and excited!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Opportunity is Knocking at My Door
Wow, it has been a good long while since I have posted anything! So what has been going on? I have been doing various wedding planning related activities, which is pretty much done.
The big news today is that I have an interview in the same city as FDR! Totally wasn't looking for it, it just landed in my lap. Don't you hate/love when that happens? I wasn't planning on moving until February 2013, but I guess the timeline just moved up a whole lot.
What a mixture of emotions. I am excited, nervous, sad, but mostly all of those emotions are bottled up in case things don't work up. I can meltdown later.
Wish me luck...
Game face, game time.
The big news today is that I have an interview in the same city as FDR! Totally wasn't looking for it, it just landed in my lap. Don't you hate/love when that happens? I wasn't planning on moving until February 2013, but I guess the timeline just moved up a whole lot.
What a mixture of emotions. I am excited, nervous, sad, but mostly all of those emotions are bottled up in case things don't work up. I can meltdown later.
Wish me luck...
Game face, game time.
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