New Start!

I have news! A couple of days ago I got an offer to study medicine at the University of Newcastle (2+ hours north of Sydney), which I...


I have news! A couple of days ago I got an offer to study medicine at the University of Newcastle (2+ hours north of Sydney), which I accepted! After getting over the shock I am now beyond ecstatic. Basically what this means is:

- I'm going to move out and live in Newcastle for most of 5 years
- I'm saying bye to all the amazing friends I made in my 1 year of uni
- I'm giving up my presidency of my medical science students society
- I'm not going to be seeing my family as much
- I'm not going to see R very much either

BUT IT ALSO MEANS:
- I finally get to fulfil my dream of becoming a doctor.

I know it may sound lame/stereotypical (especially considering I'm asian) but I'm beyond glad that the past couple of years of worrying, trying, 'failing', almost giving up, being unsure about where I was going, how I was going to get there and if I was even going to make it has been put to rest by this little miracle. I do believe it is a miracle because as R has said, my marks were 'woeful' (thank you dear). 

I even remember complaining and in hysterics to R on the phone the night before I had the interview about how I was going to fail again, how the uni didn't want me, how I didn't even deserve the interview, and how the whole interview was stupid and I just wanted to go home.

He pretty much told me to shut up and go to sleep.

Which was probably very good advice, because here I am now! Lucky...

Anyhow, speaking of R, it is quite scary/sad to be doing the long distance thing. I can still come back home to Sydney at least once every other week and for holidays, but when I think about how it is going to be like that for 5 years it is rather intimidating. However if we can't make it through this, then we might as well give up now. Which is clearly not an option. I am unbelievably lucky to have him in my life, to have him believe in me unfailingly and support me without question through anything and everything. Do your best, forget the rest. That's all we can hope for.

Other than that, aside from the nightmare of finding a place to live and having to tie up a million loose ends, I am pretty excited for what's to come. 

P.S Hope you like the photos of sparklers from NYE. I'm kind of obsessed with them. Sparklers I mean.

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25 COMMENTS

  1. AnitaJanuary 22, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Your sparkler photos look way better than the ones which I took on NYE, haha. And congratulations on the offer to study at Newcastle! Another upside with living in Newcastle would be being so close to some of the most beautiful beaches! Good luck in finding a place to live <3

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  2. AmberJanuary 22, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Congratulations!! I wish you the best of luck with this new opportunity <3 I'm sure everything will turn out amazingly :)

    And I'm absolutely in love with these sparkler photos. They're gorgeous!

    loveamberx.blogspot.com

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  3. thilytranJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Congratulations Annie! I hope that the new move and the new uni bring you nothing but great adventures and greater experiences!

    Keep us updated on your journey and maybe one day when i'm old and frail you'll be able to help me acquire under the counter medications... Only a half joke. Haha

    And I don't think much has to be said about your photos, I alwaysssss love them!

    Always wishing you the best! xx

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  4. Chyrel GomezJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Congrats, Annie!! There's nothing more fulfilling than following your own dreams!

    And about the long distance thing, I remember my college professor saying that love is a test of knowledge, distant and time. Something I could never disagree. Nobody really knows what tomorrow brings but we ought to spend as much time with the people we love because it'll never be enough. Whatever happens tomorrow, we have today.

    Gosh. I sound so cheesy. XD

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  5. Chyrel GomezJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Err, I meant distance not distant. XD Typo error.

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  6. RachelJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Congratulations and good luck, that is absolutely fantastic news!

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  7. Rachel, Cold KneesJanuary 22, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Well done you! :D That's really amazing, and if it's truly your dream I'm sure you'll get through it fine. Highs and lows sure, but it'll be amazing. :) xxx

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  8. f i o n a (miss.tea)January 22, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    how on earth did you manage to get into medicine after only 1 year of uni?? :O In melb you have to do a 3 year undergrad course! But anyway, CONGRATS TO YOU ANNIE!!!! so many people I know just found out they got into med as well, including my bf and sister :D

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  9. AdamJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    congrats on your offer

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  10. AnhiJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    wow Annie! Congratulations!
    studying medicine is really an amazing thing, i'm so proud of you =D
    ♥

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  11. KatieJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    congrats! great pictures, too!
    XX
    instead of an elephant

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  12. ChelseaJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    WOW CONGRATULATIONS!! That is so amazing, you must be excited for all these new experiences coming your way!

    About the long distance thing.. I wish you all the best. If it's meant to work out it will. I was in a long distance relationship for almost two years, and although it didn't last, I still have high hopes for anyone else trying it. It is definitely a test, and you really find out a lot more about the other person. I think you two will be fine!

    Congratulations once again :)

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  13. LinneaJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Hey! I just love your header! Found your blog through bloglovin, it's interesting how you can find the most interesting blogs by chance like that.
    Good luck with your studies! :))
    And, feel free to drop in on my blog, I'm Swedish but I write in English because I have a lot of friends abroad.

    xoxo/ Linnea

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  14. The PvdH JournalJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Congratulations are in order! And how fitting with the start of the new chinese year!

    Paola

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  15. EmilyJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    Congratulations! Wishing you all the best of luck

    Emily x

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  16. SamJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Somehow I found your blog.

    Your photos look great. Especially the night shots. What camera do you use if you don't mind me asking?

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  17. Pinecone StewJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    FANTASTIC images!

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  18. JennJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    wow! congratulations to you! such a wonderful opportunity. I somehow envy you that you have the guts to pursue medicine. I once wanted to become a doctor. A part of me still does but then I have other things that I wanted to do more. I hope you still get to update your blog often despite your busy schedule. Good luck and God bless you! :)

    Jenn
    The Pink Lemonade Girl

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Good job and good luck!

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  20. ok123456789January 28, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's soo exciting! Best of luck with all the new changes that are about to happen though <3 I hope everything goes smoothly and that you adjust to the new changes okay :) No matter what happens, trust that everything will work out find in the end! <3

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  21. ChristinaJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Congratulations, Annie! Sometimes following your dreams will mean sacrificing a lot, and i mean really A LOT, but in the end, it'll all be worth it. I'm in my 2nd year in medicine now and I'm pretty much enjoying it. There are times though when I envy my friends who are out working and making money for themselves already but I always go back to telling myself, "this is your dream." Just sacrifice now and enjoy later, it's what my dad always tells me. Good luck, Annie! :)

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  22. aJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    i am late on this but oh my goodness! congratulations annie :)! this is so exciting!!

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  23. CindyJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Dr. Annie! Oh my gosh, congratulations! It's always so nice to see a fellow pre-med blogger join in the ranks of doctor-dom, haha. I am so beyond happy for you.

    As for your boyfriend, it seems like you guys got the right idea. It'll be hard, but if you can't make it through this, then is it really going to last a lifetime? Good luck with everything. It'll all be put to the test, but you guys have my best wishes that it'll all work out.

    Cindy

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  24. solipsism dreamsJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    amazing pictures! Happy NY!

    follow me too? :)

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    Loretta xx

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Hey Du!
    Ich mach Blogvorstellungen auf meinem Blog!! Vielleicht hast du ja Lust vorbeizuschauen?
    Ich finde du hast Talent!!

    selin-esterkin.blogspot.com

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