Showing posts with label advice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label advice. Show all posts

Thursday, April 17, 2014

after school adventures

One of my favorite things to do after picking Charlee up from school is venture off to local coffee shops. As a single mother, I live off coffee. My blood type is java. It's something Charlee and I look forward to after a long days work. I think it's important to have special adventures with your children. Find that thing, that special little adventure that clicks between you and your child. I've find our thing. And that thing is coffee. Well in Charlee's case it's a cold glass of almond milk with a half pump of house made chocolate ganache. 

Coffee has been quite the hype these days. Who wouldn't gawk over those beautifully crafted hearts and rosettas poured over sweet, decadent espresso? If coffee isn't your thing, order a cup of tea, or grab that chocolate almond croissant you've been craving the past two weeks. Find an old board game or deck of cards to play with the kids. We all deserve a treat now and then. And what better way to celebrate? It gives us the perfect excuse to explore and find a cute place to fall in love with, indulge in a sweet treat, and spend the afternoon doing what we do best; motherhood. 




Monday, April 14, 2014

to simply say hello




So to start, I'm Caitlyn. I've been wanting to start a blog for quite some time now and I think it's safe to say that I'm finally ready. There are many things that I enjoy in this world. Im a lover of all things: medicine, science, literature, writing, baking, cooking, traveling, exploring, shopping, running, hiking, and adventure...oh, and I'm a future MD. Having a career path in medicine is a long and challenging journey. But ever since I was a little girl, I knew that I wanted to be a doctor. I remember being 8 years old playing dress up in my moms white coat and using her stethoscope to give annual check ups to all my stuffed bear "patients". I wanted to be just like her. And now here I am, following my passion and living my purpose through medicine.  I am blessed beyond measure to have the support of my family who have held my hand every step of the way. 


And through the midst of this journey of mine, did I mention that I'm a mother? Motherhood is something that came into my life unexpectedly. It has become the ultimate adventure. Charlotte is her name- the one that stole my heart. Charlee, for short. And let me tell you, she brings me the utmost joy and contentment. The happy, joyous moments will inevitably bring obstacles but that's what motherhood is all about, right? Living and experiencing life through the eyes of our beautiful children, and teaching them how to live in our world. I'm hoping that you're here to stay as a write about my journey into medical school and motherhood. I'll be here to share my world with you.