As a young boy, I was quite shy. I wanted to be with people, but fear of interaction would keep me quiet. In high school I realized how much good I could do in the world by reaching our and helping other people, and I started to open up more and more. I made new friends everywhere I went and I felt fulfillment when I was able to connect with someone new and strengthen relationships I already had. I have chosen to become a doctor because I love people and I want to help them have healthy, happier lives. I have gone on a few humanitarian trips, and I hope that throughout my life I can help people all around the world, and especially in my home and my local community.
Picture of me with some amazing friends
Enthusiast of Science
Since elementary school, I've had quite the knack for understanding science concepts. While playing sports, I would apply physics principles to pass a ball to just the right spot at the right time. I love understanding why things occur in the world as well as how, and it is thrilling to me to see the principles I'm learning in a classroom brought to life. This interest in the laws of nature was a big factor in deciding to pursue a medical career because I love understanding how the human body functions and how to maximize its potential.
Me in a chemistry lab
Future Husband
I am engaged to be married to the most wonderful woman, and I am ecstatic about it! We had been dating for exactly a year when I asked her to marry me last month. We will be getting married at the end of July and we are in the middle of planning everything for the wedding and reception. I am excited to start a family with the woman I love, and I hope to make her the happiest woman in the world.
The moment I proposed to my fiancée
Lover of Dogs
My family got its first dog, Ridge, when I was about 11, and he was just like part of the family until he passed away a year ago. Just like Ridge, our new dog, Hashtag, is so fun to play and exercise with. Hashtag accompanies my empty-nester parents on runs and bike rides, and when I go home I love to go into the backyard and hang out with him. Our neighbors also have young dogs, so they all get together and play, which triples the fun. Dogs help me relax and have fun, and they make for really good friends.
The three neighbor dogs playing together
Congrats on your engagement! Where did you propose? Looks like a beautiful view. Also, hashtag is an interesting but cool name for a dog. I like it.
ReplyDeleteYay I can't wait for you and Whitney to get married, she is the best!! I have also been on a humanitarian trip and it was an amazing experience. It was something I will never forget, and I want to do another one so bad! I am also going into the medical field, but I'm planning on being a physican assistant. Good luck in everything!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you about dogs. I get so relaxed around them and just love them so much. I would always go over to my sister and brother-in-law's house so that I could hang out with and play with their dog. It's awesome that you want to be a doctor and help all you can!
ReplyDeleteI think its awesome that you overcame being shy to help other people and are now going to make a career out of it! congrats on your engagement as well!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome that you like science classes. I think that they are really great too! That is a spiffy picture of you in your lab-coat and goggles. Also, congratulations on the engagement.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, congratulations on your marriage! And kudos to you for following your dream of becoming a doctor! That's a lot of hard work, but it seems like you are super dedicated. I was a lot like you when I was younger, shy and intimidated by any type of social interaction, but once I hit high school, my mom required that I played a sport. I joined the tennis team and it was one of my best decisions! I met some lifelong friends and was able to learn and grow so much as a person.
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