We recently had a winter storm pass through Houston, and part of working in a hospital is that sometimes you get stuck there, either by choice or by the hospital calling a code grey, aka the ride-out team. I volunteered both times, last year and this year, to be on Team A. I recently recapped…
Author: gabby
Weekend Reflection January 28, 2026
Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! I hope everyone stayed warm and safe during this winter storm! Luckily, we didn’t lose power, and the storm didn’t hit us as badly as predicted. High: I went into this weekend prepared, knowing the hospital might call…
Doubling My Hobby Time From 4.5 Hours to 8 Hours a Week
I wrote recently about trying out new hobbies this year—about 17 to be exact—and so far it’s been incredibly rewarding and fun. I have already noticed a difference in my life by doubling my hobby time. I do want to preface this whole post by saying I do not have kids and work three twelve-hour…
What I packed in my carry-on for a 37-hour flight to Amritsar, India
Traveling across the globe for three days just to get to my destination is my superpower. I’ve been traveling to India for as long as I can remember and have finally gotten my carry-on and personal bag down to a tee. Over the past three months, I’ve flown to India, Lubbock, Texas, and California back…
Weekend Reflections January 19, 2026
Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! High: I worked one day out of three! I was off on Saturday attending a wedding, and I am off today, Monday, because it’s MLK Day. I worked on Sunday, and it was a normal workday, with mom…
Attending Funerals Is Not Fun- Its Not Suppose To Be
I have been to more funerals in 2025 than in any other period of my life. It’s a strange sensation to attend an event where everyone is gathered to remember someone who was alive just yesterday. It’s strange because, in moments like these, all the material possessions, thoughts, worries, happiness, and wealth feel meaningless. What…



