Marie -Taken by me, MCV, Richmond, VA

Dr. Wolf -Taken by me, MCV, Richmond, VA

Where ever you go...

Life creeping in -Taken by me, Richmond, VA


I feel very loved.

That is probably the most important thing in life.
I thank God that i am loved by all these people
and by Him

sometimes, i wonder... why me?
--but whether i deserve it or not,

i am happy
and i am complete

Hawaii Feet -Taken by Tatay, Kauai, Hawaii

My Nanay -Taken by me, Burke, VA

Gracious Light -Taken by me, Richmond, VA


Just one of those days...

this past week has been really awesome! it was filled with a few challenges. but i think i got through it ok.
the last two days have been really crazy--one of the assistants is out of town, and it has been really crazy in the clinic. it got the adrenaline running. it helped me learn where more things belong and to assist more this week.
before, i was really nervous assisting--i dunno... i was just intimidate--i still am a little

YAY for a great experience!!!

Feed the Birds - Taken by me, Richmond, VA

Canal Stairs -Taken by me, Richmond, VA

Dattebayo!

Go - Flow - Naruto

ok -- my first week here in Richmond.
i dont know everything
i'm still a bit of a dummy once in a while.

There will be hardships.
There will be controversies.
There will be times of extreme trials.

but i know that i will keep going

because i know that in the future,
i will be helping many people

i am a fighting dreamer

Choo-Choo -taken by me, Burke, VA

14th Bloomer -taken by me, Richmond, VA

It takes a while for a blossom to occur
but when it does, we see the beauty of God's work
... all it takes is patience

there were times that i wanted to give up
there were times where i questioned all the time
everything happens for a reason

Thank you to everyone who was there for me
Thank you for all your support!!!

Richmond Dew -Taken by me, Richmond, VA

We see You, you go to VCU!

I FEEL SOOOOO FORTUNATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(heh, i just had to burst there for a second)
sorry for not writing in a while.

Shiny Teeth and Me - Chip Skylark (Fairly Odd Parents)

ok, recap of my life:

>-4th of July ... we lit fireworks! it was great!!! next year will be more awesome!
-had the going away party--lots of crazy dancing
-moved to Richmond---never thought i had so much stuff--the apartment is great!
-working at the dental clinics (sometimes faculty practice, mostly with the grad students who are still excited when they get called doctor)
oooooh man... that is the most awesome thing!!!
i learn so much! the grad students are teaching me stuff, and they are sooo nice!
i assisted one of the faculty on my first day--i was nervous
the other assistants are super nice too!
one of them helped me get a spot on the MOM project (where we go down southern VA for a few days to help people who cant afford proper dental care)--im really excited about that!!! that will be so awesome and fulfilling!

one morning, while walking to work, i was dressed in scrubs... i was walking hurriedly, because usually in richmond, i just do. at a corner there was a construction guy... and while i was in the middle of the road crossing the street the guy said, "GOOD MORNING, DOC!"--i didnt even notice that he was talking to me till i crossed the other side of the street--it certainly made me laugh a little. i turned around and smiled at the old man and said good morning quickly--LOL! its not like i could turn around and be like, im sorry, im not actually a doctor, let alone started classes for dental school yet. i kinda felt bad that i just kept walking, as though i tricked him... but it also felt good that im a little bit closer to my dream

today, the grads went to this nitrous seminar/class, and the lead assistant told me that i can go--its pretty much for the whole department that i work in--- oh man!! i learned so much about nitrous that i didnt know before. let alone about local and general anesthesia. at a different session, the instructor was showing us how to use the safety/emergency/nitrous/oxygen equiptment and she said, dont rely on the students!-- something about they get confused or dont use their heads right away (something like that, not really sure about the exact wording). man, i felt kinda akward... HAHAHA, im just a dumb student! made me laugh in the inside

i must say, today=good day

the faculty is great
the assistants are awesome!!!
and the grads are super nice

The whole School of Dentistry Rocks!!!

independence day

fourth of july! it was great!
i cant remember i havent lit fireworks in a loooong time. jay had a great time too! he was hillrious!!