I ask whether the life I built still fulfils me, what I have neglected and whether it is finally time to reinvent myself from the ground up.
Same Old
I find joy in Malta’s sea, fitness and writing, but hospital rotations, relentless studying and ambition slowly push me towards burnout too.
Falling Short
I face injury, heartbreak and a one-mark exam failure as the plans I had carefully built begin to unravel.
Brains and Brawn
I look back at how being chosen last pushed me away from sport – and how training, travel and persistence brought me back.
Life is Good
A reflective post-gap year memoir on returning to medicine, keeping freedom alive, finding balance and learning to love everyday life again.
BST 1 – Checking In
A reflective post-gap year check-in on freedom, routine, work-life balance and learning to live without falling back into old habits.
Reflections: After El Salvador
Reflecting on three months across Central America. Explore insights on nomadic freedom, mastering baby waves, and the personal growth found at every new border.
Reflections: After Guatemala
From the eruption of Acatenango to the centering silence of the Rio Dulce. A journey through the raw nature, newfound friendships, and the wild soul of Guatemala.
D-Day
I sit the MRCS Part A, survive a near-disqualification scare and leave Gozo changed by its slower rhythm.
Freedom
I settle into a quiet Gozo rotation, exploring the island, fixing my posture and discovering that doctors can have a life too.