On Monday in immunology, I decided, on a whim, to hold a bake sale to fundraise for Bangladesh. In hindsight, what was I thinking?! Sometimes, I think I like to tell myself that I can do more than I actually can. Actually, it's not that I can't do it, but things get compromised (namely, my sanity). Hahaha. I made 100 something chocolate chip cookies, 100 something oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, and almost 100 slices of blueberry, chocolate chip, banana bread slices. Pretty small scale, but not too much to waste, and not too little so as to not make a decent profit.
The thing that resonates with me is the amount of support I have received from everyone. On Monday night, I got off work at 9 something and didn't get home until around 10 and went grocery shopping. I had my obstetrics orientation on Tue morning at 0830 and was up until past 0200 doing my readings and assignments. I took a 4 hour nap and continued reading and finishing the focus questions. After orientation, I went home and prepped for my on-site orientation at Surrey Memorial the next day. Then I began baking! I was exhausted and just felt so....overwhelmed. At the end of it all, I made it through everything. The most meaningful realization is that I have an immense support network to draw on. It really meant so much to me, to receive offers from Megs and Ames to help me with baking on their precious days off. That's such a huge sacrifice, those days are invaluable for course work, and mental health recuperation. For them to offer to come all the way out to Burnaby was incredible for me. My mom and sister were great, getting me my float, asking me what they needed to do to help.
My dear friend Lloyd was so encouraging, all the way from Beijing. He sent me a msg telling me that everything I was doing was for a reason, though he didn't give me said reason, I realize now that monetary remuneration aside, it was to show me that ppl care about me. Enough to come give me a hug, tell me how incredible this is, and just to say "how exciting". I don't expect handouts, in fact, they make me exceedingly uncomfortable, what I value most is just a hug or a smile.
This week's been pretty brutal, but I made it through and I don't regret doing a single thing. :)
The fruits of my labour.....The poster is a make-shift one from one of Judy's logos!!!! :) Miss you, Judy! <3
