Politricks as usual

Watching the various news networks, it makes me glad I chose the path of medicine. I feel that while there is a lot of controversy in regards to research, and health care reform; the overall field is still held with high approval of the public whom we serve. The political arena which dominates most of our daily lives whether we like it or not truly disgust me. Not because of any particular party affiliation. But rather that one party is more interested in crushing the other party under its heel and winning versus what they were originally intended to do, which was govern and lead. Now I am not accusing all politicians of low-level bickering, but clearly the only true consensus that can be attained is that there is no consensus. Only needless quarreling, lying and anger seems to be in order. Honestly, that disturbs me deeply. With such anger it is hard to see the light at the end of this dark tunnel. In addition the anger blots out the good that has been accomplished: better access to health care for everyone, preventing the jobless rate from jumping to above 10 or 12 percent, financial reform so no more Madoffs make off with people's fortunes, allowing Ford, an American giant, to re-stabilize and grow. And most importantly trying to an end a war that had no business starting off in the first place and ruining so many American's lives. And yet and still people argue about the man at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave is not doing enough or nothing at all. And yet there are those dissident voices crying out to take the country back. Back to where exactly? Back to the era of women's suffrage and open-racial inequality? Back to the plantations? Or just back from the one man who got elected less than two years ago, who is leading this ship through turmoil that the previous leader led us into? Let's face it America, the country went down hill in 8 years, that means it will take at least a minimum of 8 years to fully right-itself and not 1.75.

I'm not happy either. I don't believe anyone is, but progress has been made and if we continue to move forward together we will get there. It wont happen over night, it may take 10 years. But America has to be patient and focus on building from the ground up. We must strengthen the nucleus of the country, the family unit. If the family is stable the schools can become more stable, and we can demand better of our government for our educations and strengthen our middle-class. The middle class is the core and true power of the American economy. With the middle class stabilized and growing, so will the rest of the nation for as goes the middle class so goes the nation.

In the end, whether we like the president or not, lets try to lay down foolish notions aside that are distracting from the real issues, i.e. birth certificates. Because the more we fight about nonsense and lie, stasis equals death, the less we are accomplishing and the more stagnant we will be, and watch China and India surpass us. Lets focus on the problems of ending America's never ending wars and rebuild and strengthen our home, protect our borders, take better care of our servicemen and women and veterans, provided better quality teachers, facilities and resources in our public schools and move the country forward into a brighter future. Right wing, left wing, middle, independent, tea party who the hell cares? We all want the same things. Enough of the bullshit, lets work together.

Diary of Medical Student pt 1

*Whew*....It has been a LONG time since I have been back on here. I am happy still remembered my password. But I digress, Life updates: I have recently survived my first term of medical school (WAHOO!!!) I have learned a great deal both medically related and personally. I have a new family and I am truly blessed to meet so many different people who all have a passion to make an impact in health care.

Med school teaches us a lot clinically, academically, socially, professionally etc... However I feel my greatest challenge is time. Never enough of it. Classes, studying, working out, spending time with loved ones outside of school, spend time with my med school family, etc. And when I complain a classmate reminded me that there are 6,000 people who would trade me their best day not in medical school for my worst day in medical school. I am truly grateful for the opportunity and when I am tired and want to complain about there is not enough time I remember I have the same 24 hour clock that Dr. Charles R. Drew had, the same 24 hours that Einstein had. So if they could make due with a 24hour day so can I.

I have two main goals for the rest of my first year. First to remember the things that I enjoy and do those. Second, organize my time more and allow myself time to accomplish my goals for each day. That being said, I plan on starting up my blog full force again.

After that long digression, I want to start up this holiday season with, "What are you thankful for this year?" I am thankful for more than I can address into this blog. But I am thankful for everyone and everything in my life, the ups and downs, the good the bad, and all the challenges that come along with the path of my life. I hope that you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving. Thanks for reading.

Remember Work like everything depends on you. Pray like everything depends on God.

-- Doc Q