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Ok, it's about time that I at least attempt straighten all of this out -- partially for myself and my own better understanding, and partially for everyone who keeps asking me/criticizing certain medical practices over another. Disclaimer: I did not include dentists, opthalmologists, pharmacists, podiatry, etc. My main goal was to stick the general ideologies of differently trained and praticing physicians. So basically this blog will be dedicated to a little run down of each of the following types of doctors. Hopefully, both you and I will have a better understanding of each thing after this. If not, I apologize for being a terrible explainer/writer. Generally, we have 2 different types of physicians: allopathic and osteopathic. Both of these physicians are trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. Allopathic Physician Allopathic physicians are your classical doctors whose names end in MD (Medical Doctor). Allopathic physicians start out by taking the MCAT, attend 4 y...

https://goo.gl/photos/LKE5oacLqAtTQs1y9 ^^ See it or Read it --> Went on my first cruise to Mexico y Cosumel with my family + all of our boyfriends Got to visit my bff from high school at her new stomping grounds Attended the National NCAA convention and met cool people like Mutombo YOGA Got to see my neighbors start their first soccer seasons Went to SPI for spring break Finally got that tattoo Met Charles Barkley at the TLU Front Row fundraiser Got my class ring Got surprised with a brand new car Tried out IM softball for the first time Joined the track squad and made all-conference for throwing javelin Ran a Glow/Color Run 5K Was nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Graduated from college with a BS in Molecular Biology, a BA in Chemistry, and minor in Math Did a tough mudder half w/ one of the most BA chicks out there Was accepted into a masters program and moved to Fort Worth Made some amazing new friends Jumped head-first off a crane so I co...

Dear everyone that I have lost touch with over this last year: 1. Don't take it personally. Because it's not. If it was or is my intention not to talk to you ever again, I will flat out tell you that. More likely than not, this is not my intention. Believe me when I say you are not special in the sense that you are the only person I have lost touch with. School is tough, and life is busy. Neither of these things has anything to do with you as a person. So, again, don't take it personally. 2. If you haven't made an effort to talk to me, you are not allowed to complain. If you have actually tried talking to me and I haven't gotten around to responding, then OK. I'll apologize for that. But if you haven't put forth the effort to contact me at all, you cannot bitch and moan about me not reaching out to you. Yes emails, messages, and phone calls are "quick and easy", but they also work both ways. And if they are so easy to do, then it shouldn'...

For the first time since before college, I missed Wurstfest. For most of the people that I went to school with, Wurstfest was a perfect time to get turnt with all our classmates on a Thursday night. However, for me, it was one of my favorite things that I would do with my parents. It was one of my favorite things to do because it was always so amazing to see my dad so happy. This year, since I moved out to Fort Worth, was the first year that I didn't get to go with them and I was and still am so sad about it. But, with the help of my sisters, we were able to send my parents there without us. Although it was sad to see them go without any of us there this year, it was so nice to see the pictures and videos they posted of the great time they were having.  So, thank you Wurstfest for making my family, especially my dad, so happy every single year.  Wurstfest 2012 Wurstfest 2013 Wurstfest 2014 Wurstfest 2015 Wurstfest 2016

Oh year 23. First and foremost, I'm so very grateful that I had yet another birthday. Thanks mom and dad for making me. Here are all the things that I was blessed to experience in my 23rd year of life: I was voted Offensive Player of the Year and nominated for TLU Female Athlete of the Year and NCAA Woman of the Year. I went to Wursfest for the 4th year in a row! Ziggy Zaggy Ziggy Zaggy Oi Oi Oi I traveled to DC for the first time for a conference. #TeamRice I spent my 3rd Christmas with Lalo's family. I went on my first cruise! Lalo and I celebrated our 3 yr. anniversary. And then we celebrated our 4th Easter together with his family. I saw Chainsmokers at SPI for Spring Break. My parent's surprised me with a new car. [I still miss the box, though] One of my best friends got into chemistry grad school at UT. I graduated with 2 degrees, a minor, and honors. I got into a super competitive 1-year masters program in Medical Sciences. I moved to Fort Worth, TX...

It has officially been 1 year since my lifelong soccer career has ended. Wow. I poured 18 years worth of blood, sweat, complaining, laughter, friendships, and tears into this sport. It has challenged me both physically and mentally while molding me into a team player, a leader, and highly determined and competitive person that I am today. Those 18 years went by so freaking fast that I really never had the chance to reflect on everything I was able to accomplish thanks to my parents and the many teammates that I had. So if you're interested, read on. It's going to be pretty lengthy and I'm most likely going to brag because I'm proud. If it's not your cup of tea, go ahead and skip this one. My soccer career started in the living room because my older sister was already playing. As soon as I was old enough, my parents put me in the YMCA where I was blessed to have my dad and sister as my coach. My team at the Y dominated, and when I say dominated I mean that we l...

One thing that I will just never understand is how some people can still be so selfish when other people are obviously struggling right in front of them -- how some people completely lack the capacity to empathize with someone who gets in the way of their agenda, if they can even empathize with anyone at all. Yesterday,  I was on my way home around 8pm and the sun was finally down. I was less than 3 minutes away when I saw a car accident up ahead. I slowed down, pulled over to the side, and automatically did my best to get out of the way. The car was in the middle of the road and a man was standing about 50 yards away directing cars to turn away and not drive past the car that was ON FIRE. I pulled into the parking lot so I could call 911 (because of the bystander effect that Dr. Bailey taught us about in psychology and I just had to be sure). While I was in the parking lot, I was watching the man direct traffic when this red SUV drives up and almost hits him. He then proc...