Lana

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

I’m grateful for very good, tasty food picked up from New Malaysia in Chinatown!

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

I’m thankful for my patients. Truly.

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Grateful for a very soothing relaxing escapade to Coney Island with Sarah! Yoga on the beach, Lobster rolls, fried clams, Margarita, random photographer wanted and kindly asked to take picture of me (a compliment?), and conversation about God. ‘Tis wonderful!

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Thankful for a little bit of socializing with new people at an invited party today!

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Grateful for Tran sharing her burden with me.

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Grateful for my patient’s being so happy to see me!

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 30: grateful for Jocelyn’s nice words - she said it was nice to see me at the cafeteria during the pandemic. [Seeing me made her feel better]. Thank you Jocelyn. It made me feel good seeing you too. God bless! #hoosgrateful

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 29: I’m grateful for Dr. Harewood’s support of my request to the Board regarding examity awful test administration. It was a relief to get a supportive response. #hoosgrateful

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 28: grateful for the calm moments of the ups and downs of pre-exam test anxiety. Telling myself to hold on that inner peace because...achieving self belief and confidence is the real test.

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 27: grateful for lunch on the lawn and catchup with good old friend and coresident Gene!

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 26: grateful for a winning streak of Pandemic games. 3-4 in a row!

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 25: I’m grateful for my mom. Just looking at her photo brings me calm, safety and love. Today is mom’s birthday. I love you so much and thank you for being born. #hoosgrateful

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 24: grateful for the good luck wishes from my friends when I told them I couldn’t do the regular chat because my board exam is coming up. In this date and age, I could have gotten no response, awkward silence, ignorance. #hoosgrateful

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 23: grateful for a run with Anna along the Hudson River. The meetup was short but sweet. #hoosgrateful

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 23: I’m grateful for caring coresidents who dropped off care package for me in person! Power snacks to finish strong for next week board exam. So sweet! #hoosgrateful

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 22: grateful for Elizabeth’s kind words of compliments on my EBCC presentation. #hoosgrateful

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 21: grateful for a good presentation and a better sense of self confidence! Competence does root confidence! #hoosgrateful

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 20: grateful for time. Time is one of the blessings in disguise if Covid. Staying home and getting more quiet time, time for rest can re-energize the body. Also, finished preparing for my presentation tomorrow “just in time” - thanks to time! #hoosgrateful

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 19: I’m grateful for virtual catchup with old friends from dental school. Finer things club does have finer things to say! #hoosgrateful

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Also, I was so grateful for the moment I decided I would love myself as I would my sister, my parents or someone I truly love. It made it easier to click buy. I treated myself to a pricey delivered dinner. It was a bowl of salad from Sweet Green. Worth it!

[Lana @GritGratGrowth]

Day 17: grateful for a good conversation with a good friend and brother figure Abraham. Always has something profound to teach. #hoosgrateful