Attempting to Figure it all Out

Making changes here. Starting with a move to the NW. Going to run more, eat healthier, have glorious travel adventures, and try my hardest to be the best I can be for my patients without becoming too cynical! Half Marathons 4/16/11 - 2:23:40 6/8/13 - 2:26:12 10K's 5/6/12: 1:01:53 5K's 6/2/12 3/17/13 - 29:04 PR Triathlon Sprint 9/23/12: 2:06:55 Mountains Putucusi - 8,489': 10/28/13 South Sister - 10,358': 9/21/13 Mauna Loa - 13,678': 5/20/13 Mount St. Helen's - 8,366' : 9/15/12 Mt. Naomi - 9,980': 8/26/12

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hi tumblr Ali

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That time I rode 70 miles and enjoyed it! Century, I'm coming for you next time.

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They are still going to let me practice medicine. I am happy to report I passed my recertification exam. Now if you'll please notice the 'your decline' column on the right. Yup. That's right. Can't lie, there was a number in almost every category. The almost was for the whopping 4 questions asked about my sub-specialty, nailed those! Here's to the next 10 years.

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You know it's going to be a good baby shower when you and one of your besties are rocking similar outfits.

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Nothing like a brisk summer hike......in 42°F! #brrrr #uintahs #utah #hiking #outdooradventure

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2am views. Had to find a positive to being called into the hospital. #hospitallife

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Riding in Planes with Boys

The lucky blonde that I am was thrilled to finally have the experience of flying with the Pilot.  I flew from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  For my entertainment the handsome pilot made a delightfully long announcement and had a stellar takeoff and landing.

Photos: 1- Sunrise and frost on the early morning flight out of Sioux Falls, 2- The Jet, 3- Sioux Falls seen from the air before sunrise

1. Another stamp in my passport - Stamps into and out of Italy 1/22 - 2/2/13 and stamps into and out of Russia on 2/3/13 

2. Triathlon - 9/23/12

3. Another half marathon - 6/8/13

4. Paddle boarding - 8/3/13

5. Wind Surfing

6. Crater Lake – 7/16/12

7. Michigan Football game to see the big house

8. See the blue field at Boise State - 12/15/12

9. Roast a turkey

10. Learn to make sushi

11. Oregon Winery tour - 11/7/12

12. Hike a Northwest Mountain - Mt. St. Helen’s Hike on 9/15/12

13. See Whistler/Vancouver - 3/25/13 to 3/28/13

14. Violin lessons

15. Timbers game - 9/16/12

16. Join a running club

17. Swim in the Mediterranean -1/2/13

18. Go on more dates - 3/14/13

19. Have an epic 30th birthday - 5/14/13 celebration and trip 5/17-5/21/13

20. Write more

21. Couch Surfers: sign up, host, and surf - Hosted 8/9/13

22. Berry picking - 6/29/12

23. Participate in more volunteer activities - 11/11/12

24. Finding a way to honor/remember my patients - Light the night PDX edition 10/19/13

25. Email/Mail a friend or family member weekly

26. Get involved in research at work

27. Solo camping/hiking adventure - 9/28/12

28. Be a passenger on a plane the Pilot is flying - 3/14/14 to 3/15/14

29. More random acts of kindness

30. Hike a 13000’/14000’ peak

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Happy Pi day

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Wow. #sunset #ColumbiaRiverGorge #pnw

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And just like that a chapter ends.  Today was my last day at work.  I now have 10 weeks of glorious freedom.  If I don't get taken down by restlessness first.  Here's to new beginnings, love, and to living life to the fullest.

I will miss that view though. 

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The rain stopped. The Sun came out. And all was inspiring! #MachuPicchu #Peru #humbled #gorgeousday

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Light the night Portland was hosted this Saturday.  The event was well run.  The fireworks shot over the Willamette were stunning.  Seeing thousands of people come together to honor those that have survived, that are fighting and those that have passed from their leukemia, lymphoma or other heme malignancies was inspiring.  It's such an honor to do the work I do and fight this fight with these brave patients.  I still plan on lighting my own laterns in remembrance.  Time and date TBD.

1. Another stamp in my passport - Stamps into and out of Italy 1/22 - 2/2/13 and stamps into and out of Russia on 2/3/13 

2. Triathlon - 9/23/12

3. Another half marathon - 6/8/13

4. Paddle boarding - 8/3/13

5. Wind Surfing

6. Crater Lake – 7/16/12

7. Michigan Football game to see the big house

8. See the blue field at Boise State - 12/15/12

9. Roast a turkey

10. Learn to make sushi

11. Oregon Winery tour - 11/7/12

12. Hike a Northwest Mountain - Mt. St. Helen’s Hike on 9/15/12

13. See Whistler/Vancouver - 3/25/13 to 3/28/13

14. Violin lessons

15. Timbers game - 9/16/12

16. Join a running club

17. Swim in the Mediterranean -1/2/13

18. Go on more dates - 3/14/13

19. Have an epic 30th birthday - 5/14/13 celebration and trip 5/17-5/21/13

20. Write more

21. Couch Surfers: sign up, host, and surf - Hosted 8/9/13

22. Berry picking - 6/29/12

23. Participate in more volunteer activities - 11/11/12

24. Finding a way to honor/remember my patients - Light the night PDX edition 10/19/13

25. Email/Mail a friend or family member weekly

26. Get involved in research at work

27. Solo camping/hiking adventure - 9/28/12

28. Be a passenger on a plane the Pilot is flying

29. More random acts of kindness

30. Hike a 13000’/14000’ peak

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This view makes early work mornings ever so slightly less painful #mthood #pdx #hospitallife

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It feels nice to rise above. #angelsrest #thegorge #pdx #hiking

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Hiking South Sister, the 3rd highest mountain in Oregon at 10,358'.  It was steep and hard.  It was also cold and snowing.  That's right, snow.  Cold, blustery snow that dropped your visibility drastically.  Pushed through and made it to the summit.  Even though I'm sore and in some pain today I feel accomplished!

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Let's cure cancer

Did your institution just get pledged $500 million?  Because mine did.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/21/health/knight-cancer-research/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

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More Facts on Psychofacts :)

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This is me.  So sad.  Yet true.