The New Super Highway

Since it's been a while since I've written in this, I guess, it might be most appropriate to start with an update.

Today marks the middle of August. Normally, this would have little bearing on my life; Ohio State used to start in late September. However, since graduating my life has taken a slight turn in life. I traveled around "extensively". Since returning to the States again (/since the last post), I have noticed that I have become a workaholic, almost. Not to say that I didn't enjoy my free time, but lately, I had been finding myself staying at the office until 6 or 7. Sadly, this also means that I have had to make other adjustments, namely, run on my own more frequently, which turns out to not be nearly as painful as I had been worrying about.

For the first time, I find myself packing up for school in mid-August. Next week, I'll be moving to the city that never sleeps to seek the knowledge of the greats ("avoid getting a job"). This upcoming commitment has been a double edge sword, filling me with confidence (I got chosen for a very exclusive graduate program!) and casting doubt in myself (How did I get here? Am I ready?). More and more so, I have been looking at my new life (graduate student) as a rare opportunity. It's funny how things work out. A year ago at this time, I was freaking out about the future. My plan for medical school was falling apart, while my path to graduate school was all but certain. Now, with the help of my research advisors, lots of practice, and (probably) a whole lot of luck, my rare opportunity has turned into a new life path.

So here's to a new fork in the road that went from being hidden in the dark and forbidden forest to the new super highway. If you wanted a preview of my very immediately upcoming life: PhD Comics.