Semi-rant..

Hello all,

3 and a half months went by SO quick I really didn't feel them pass!

Regarding this post, I have a little story to tell..

When I was a sophomore in high school, I'd pretty much decided that I wanted to study medicine. Hell, I've been wanting that since the 6th grade. As the days passed, and I was in my senior year, I was constantly asked by everyone what I wanted to major in. Being the only senior at that time in a science stream as opposed to my two other cousins in the literature stream, everyone wanted to know what I'm thinking of. So, being confronted with an enthusiastic 17 year old with the aim of med school would be, well, pleasant, right?

Well, people didn't think so.. And people would go OUT OF THEIR WAY just to convince me to choose another major. I've been told I'm stupid, old fashioned, and lifeless for making that decision. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but when was it ever a strangers call to judge what I wanted to do? When was it ever my call to judge what anyone wants to do? I'd never try to convince a person to let go of their aspirations or tell them they're stupid for choosing them :/ The only people who ever supported me were my parents + grandpa (LOVE YOU!), and a few other people I can count on my fingers.

The reasons these nay-sayers (tacky) would provide are:

• You can't do it.

My thoughts: You don't tell me what I can or can't do. That's up to me to decide.

• It takes too long.

My thoughts: Nothing that is worth having comes easy. I'm fully aware of the time scale for pursuing medicine, thank you very much.

• You're a stupid arse for turning down CPC, the opportunity of a lifetime that all girls would die (and drop all prior ambitions upon acceptance) for.

My thoughts: Umm, not really. I'm not that "mayta 3alaehum" as they say. Especially when being offered a major I didn't choose. Dear God, I can't imagine studying something I didn't sign up for in the first place just to be affiliated with a company of some sort, or "securing a job".. Don't I want to ENJOY my studying years AND future job? Excuse me, but if you think I'm letting everything go to work for you, you're wrong. I'm receiving the best education anyone could ever ask for and I actually LIKE the knowledge I'm learning! Besides, the more I think about it, the more I believe that studying abroad isn't all that (I'm not in a Saudi uni either so I'm happy enough (: ) If you wanna be a doctor, go for it. If you wanna be an architect, go for it. Don't abandon what you wanted just cuz you got a spot for a not so nice major (or one you didn't ask for but was put in). Because unfortunately, I know WAY too many people who did that and I sorta pity them :/

• You'll never get married.

My thoughts: You don't get to decide that, God does. Eli Allah katbah bi9eer. Even though you're studying business or whatever doesn't mean you'll get married either. Not that this is a huge issue to think about when you're 17.. So I was quite amazed when I got that.

• You'll never get a job.

My thoughts: Doctors will always have jobs (B2thn Allah). What if a huge pandemic attacks the earth and turns humans into cannibalistic zombies? Doctors must protect the rest of the population and save those who were bitten no longer than 72 hours ago. Haha, I'm kidding. But frankly, if I'm not destined to have a job, I'd be satisfied with the wealth of knowledge I gained. And there's always Doctors Without Borders, which I'd love to join from the first day I ever get to work!

• Choose something newer.

My thoughts: Like what? Jewelry designing? No comment.

With that, I conclude this brief post which seems to be more like a rant, but anyways..

Till next time! xx