almost forgot

the title of medical doctor was bestowed upon me. and i was surrounded by everyone i love. my best friend from college even flew in to surprise me all the way from boston.

my aunt nancy did a special ceramony for me at home cause she couldn't make the graduation.

my best friend ami watched the webcast from japan.

my aunt barbara gave me my grandfather's framed diploma from the 1940s.

my dad seemed overwhelmed by how proud he was. i have never seen him that way.

my dipti wrote a personalized, very special oath for me to take, which i recited in my living room.

all of these things nearly brought me to tears. it was a day to celebrate not this title, but accomplishment and perseverance. because i honestly never thought i would make it.