A letter to my future 30-year-old self

Nana September 16, 2021

Dear future me, it’s your 26-year-old self here, currently procrastinating while studying for exams. I’m curious about your life at 30—did you graduate from medical school, marry Akash, or start a family? Right now, I’m a huge Olivia Rodrigo fan with about 800 songs on Spotify, still figuring out if I want to be a doctor, and taking driving lessons that make me nervous but are getting easier.

Confessions of a Thai girl studying abroad in England (Part 2)

Nana March 11, 2021

In this second part of my confessions as a Thai girl studying in England, I’ve noticed some quirky British customs. For instance, the greeting “Are you alright?” always makes me second-guess myself. I love how students engage in discussions in class, unlike the silence I experienced back in Thailand. The unpredictable weather is a favorite topic of conversation, and I find the way time is expressed—like “quarter to ten” instead of “nine forty-five”—both amusing and puzzling.

This photo was taken about a year ago. (Park in Thailand)

"Create the life you can't wait to wake up to."

Nana October 14, 2020

This quote struck a chord with me during a rough patch when I found myself dreading each day, waking up sluggish and unmotivated, and struggling to balance medical school with my well-being. I realized I needed to shift my habits—incorporating regular exercise, healthier meals, and a more positive mindset—to cultivate a life that inspires me each morning.