04 Monday Nov 2019
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We now live in a world where we are criticized and scrutinized for every decision that we make, for who we are and what we look like. We are constantly battling the “ideal look” and the “perfect” body size and skin tone. Which brought me to the realization that… I kinda like me! Regardless of what society and social media are pushing on me, I will remain true to myself!
So here it goes…
31 Friday Aug 2018
Posted in Health, Lifestyle & Advice, Medical Career
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Africa, African, Balance, Be fearless, choosing a career, Doctors for Africa, Doctors for Liberia, Dream Big, Fearlessly Living, Feminist, GIRLPOWER, GOALS, HealthCare, Inspiration, Liberia, Liberian Girl, Living Fearlessly, Med School, Medical School, medical student, Mental Health, Purpose driven life, Samina Martin, Second Chances, Stick to the plan, surviving, Take charge, Travel, Women in business, WORK
Firstly, I would like to apologize for my absence from this blog. It has been months since the last post. I’m sorry.
Picture this: Monrovia, Liberia, it’s 1996 and my 5-year-old self is frantic and sad trying to understand why we had to leave our home and relocate. Strangers are flooding into our home with packed bags and broken hearts. Mommy and daddy are deciding whether to stay or flee. What was most important to bring along but also having to remember to pack light. My younger brother, Sam, is 2 years or younger.
I can still remember the frightening sounds of bullets as they flew back and forth and back and forth; We had to move on foot. We traveled for miles amongst a large crowd not knowing if we were walking in the direction of the bullets or to safety. Daddy and my elder brother took turns holding me up as I got tired, while Sam was tied to my mother’s back.
Where were we going?
How do we know it’s safe?
WHY ARE THEY SHOOTING?!
02 Friday Mar 2018
Posted in Lifestyle & Advice, Uncategorized
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I just recently had to order a new passport. I struggled with making a decision on where to go to take the photo, keeping in mind that they last for about 10years. This is my nature when it comes to official photographs, I want one that looks good and represents me well.
In the past, I have used CVS/Walgreens, and each time I was very disappointed and unhappy with the results. My picture usually comes out looking very pigmented, with dark circles under my eyes and around my face. They hardly ask whether you are happy with the picture or if you’ll like to take another.
15 Thursday Feb 2018
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Balance, DocMartin, Fearlessly Living, GOALS, Inspiration, Journey with God, Mental Health, Prayer Journal, Prayer life, Samina Martin, Tracking Testimonies, WORK
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last January (2017), around the same time I started setting goals for the year, I also started a prayer journal. I started the first week of the year with a 7 day fast and prayer Why 7? Well, 7 is my favorite number and it worked out for each day of the week. I made a list of the 7 most import things in my life at the time. Some being; my family, my career and my relationship. I deliciated each day to pray for a specific thing. Continue reading
23 Tuesday Jan 2018
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Balance, DocMartin, Dream Big, Explore, Fearlessly Living, GOALS, GOODBYE RESOLUTIONS, HELLO GOALS, Holidays, Inspiration, Samina Martin, SETTING YEARLY GOALS, WORK
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This is my first official post of the new year and it’s only right to make it about GOALS! Besides, resolutions are so last year. For many people, like myself, resolutions just do not work well. By February we have either already broken it or have completely forgotten what it was.
Last January (2017) I decided to do something a little different. I made a list of all of the things that I wanted to accomplish that year and the goal was to complete them by December 31st or at least come very close. It worked out so well that I decided to make it my yearly tradition. Each year I will make it a point of setting goals on the things that I would like to accomplish that year.
Here are 7 simple tips: Continue reading
02 Tuesday Jan 2018
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20's, 90's Baby, DocMartin, Dream Big, Explore, Fearlessly Living, Inspiration, Purpose driven life, Samina Martin, Take charge, Travel, Why am I here?
Hey my fellow 90’s baby, this is our TWENTIES! Whatever twenty-something you are, during this decade we fan the flames of liberty, exploration, and discovery. We venture in pursuit of all pertaining to SELF: Self-improvement, Self-discovery, Self-awareness, and self-efficacy. As children we hoped to be in our double digits: 8’s wanting to be 10. Once we were in double digits we could not wait to be in our teens. In our teens, we wished to be 16 or 18 and then, at last, we wished to be 21! Now that you’re twenty-something… what’s next?
11 Monday Dec 2017
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DocMartin, Fearlessly Living, Inspiration, Keep trying, Samina Martin, Second Chances, Take Chances, There is always tomorrow, Travel, WORK
As the year is coming to an end with only a few weeks left, what better time to discuss second chances. People say you don’t get too many second chances in life. I disagree. Every time you go to bed with the moon and wake up with the sun, THAT IS YOUR SECOND CHANCE. It’s a new day, which means a fresh start. Continue reading
02 Saturday Dec 2017
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Be fearless, DocMartin, Dont give up, Dream Big, Explore, Feminist, GIRLPOWER, Inspiration, Samina Martin, Women in business, WORK
Why is it still so hard for some to believe that a woman can be just as good or even better than a man at doing ANYTHING, not just cooking and cleaning. We should be at a time in our lives where we don’t limit ourselves to the prehistoric idea of “a woman’s place” or “a man’s job”.
Being a feminist to me means being able to achieve any and everything my male counterparts can. It is not at all about male bashing or man-hating, It is about the empowerment of women. It’s about breaking the glass ceiling and going beyond societies idea of what a woman can do or cannot do.
14 Tuesday Nov 2017
Posted in Lifestyle & Advice, Medical Career
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DocMartin, Dream Big, Fearlessly Living, Inspiration, Med School, NEVER GIVE UP!, Samina Martin, Winston Churchhill, WORK
You may have heard the famous story of Winston Churchhill. Nearing the end of his career he was asked to address the graduating class at his old school, Harrow (where he almost failed out). On that day he addressed the graduates with the following: “Young men, never give up. Never give up! Never give up!! Never, never, never-never-never-never!!” Continue reading
01 Sunday Oct 2017
Posted in Fashion, Lifestyle & Advice
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Apple Picking, Corn Maze, DocMartin, Fall, Fall Activities, Fall Fashion, Fearlessly Living, Healthy Snacks, Orchard, Pumpkin Patch, Samina Martin
My two favorite seasons are Spring and Fall. The colors of Spring and cool refreshing breeze of Fall, whats not to love? Fall fashion is also another reason I look forward to the season. It might be the only time you can get away with sweater and shorts or shorts and boots.
We spent the day at Jonamac Orchard in Malta, Illinois. This is a beautiful location far from the hustle and bustle of Chicago. There is something about the peace and quiet of farmland…
