It's 7:23pm, my second-favourite time of the day. I'm seated before this gorgeous summer view of a lake in the city centre, one of hundreds in this region. Finzi, a delightfully fat cat (named after the composer, naturally) graciously sharing his home with me for a few days, sits on the table next to my … Continue reading Nostalgia →

The past six weeks have been... eventful, to say the least. I travelled through six countries; my relationship of four years ended; I got accepted to medical school; I graduated from university; my grandfather passed away; I left one job to begin another; I've been to concerts and seen dozens of people and have laughed and cried … Continue reading Peace →

This winter sunrise scene has, at last, given way to spring. It feels absolutely lovely. My undergraduate degree is complete. I have an awesome - AWESOME  - graduate program lined up, a summer job. I leave for Europe in ten days. I'm waiting to hear back from two medical schools. Friendships wax and wane. Relationships statuses … Continue reading A Season of Change →

On April 18th, I will have fulfilled the last remaining requirement for my undergraduate degree. The total list of things I have to do now includes (but isn't limited to): One midterm (yep, this late. I don't know if we can call this that anymore) Defending my thesis (my presentation is, by and large, made … Continue reading T-28 (in lists) →

There are only just over two months of work left to put towards my undergraduate degree. Three courses, thesis, graduate school applications, conference presentations, lab work, medical school interviews (I have two, so far. Words can't even begin to explain how grateful/nervous/excited I am). Work. A dozen or so assignments. A semblance of a family/social … Continue reading A slice of life →

You know, I've been more than a little overwhelmed lately. By lately, I don't mean in the past few days, weeks, or even months. Over the past two years, I have thrown myself into developing a career I'm passionate about. I've blogged about feeling too busy, about craving rest, and the result is... That I'm busier … Continue reading Be Ruthless →

So, the name "Interventions and Lullabies" comes directly from the album title of a now-defunct band called The Format (the lead singer went on to form a very popular band called FUN, in case you're interested). I've been using it as my blog name since the age of 16 and have now decided to switch … Continue reading A New Blog Name →

Yesterday was mother's day. I had the day off work, and spent a wonderful day with my mom - we went out for lunch, and spent some time with my grandmother. We're about to watch the latest Game of Thrones episode; afterwards I'll return to the house I'm sitting to cuddle up with the dog (who … Continue reading Mother’s Day →

Once again, exams are thrust upon us. I've been mostly following a study schedule I made up for myself mid-March; my first exam is this evening, and I feel well-prepared, though cautious and most certainly not overconfident. This particular prof's examination style is somewhat intense, with negative-marking multiple choice questions making up half the exam … Continue reading Exams, Whole30, and Other Musings →

January is probably my least favourite month. Maybe it's the post-holiday letdown, or the whole "getting back to the grind" thing - those likely have as much to do with it as does the weather (cold, dark with slowly-lenthening days, dreary). Whatever it is, I'm feeling a distinct sense of disquiet, as though something's amiss. … Continue reading January →