Hello, my is Bianca Paola, I'm 22 years old. I was born in May 19th, 1993 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At the present time, I'm studying at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus and I'm majoring in Cellular Molecular Biology. I have my eyes set upon becoming a Geriatric Doctor someday. You may be wondering, what does a Geriatric Doctor do? Well, basically, they are the doctors who focus primarily on the health and care of elderly citizens. Another question I get asked frequently is why do I want to be that. Well, I come from a family where almost everyone is involved, one way or another, with health related professions. Also, I live and have lived with my grandmother for as long as I can remember. Also, thanks to her, I've also have had the opportunity to travel from a very young age. Since I was about 2 years old, I went with her and my grandfather on weekly trips with an association for teachers all around the island. I was usually the youngest among all of the attendees, since most of them were elderly people.From a very young age I've spent most of my time with the elderly, and is something I found greatly gratifying. Until about two years ago, I really didn't know what I wanted to study or become in the future, until one day I was sitting in a physical therapy room (I was receiving a parafine treatment on my hand) and I started a conversation with a gentleman that was beside me. As the conversation went on, he made me realise that wanting to care for the elderly was something I wanted to do professionally. Also, as I mentioned before, the love I have for new cultures, and travelling I owe it all to my grandmother. It is thanks to her (and my mother of course) that I've been able to see places that I've never even dreamed of going. China, Turkey, Greece, Rome, Israel, Egypt, just to name a few. I have meet great people and encountered great cultures, and I'm always after my new adventure. Hence the name for this blog, (URL actually) Suitcase Nostalgia; I'm always nostalgic as to where I'm going next or what place I yearn to visit again. As for the actual name, Walking Question Mark, is well, because I really am a walking question mark, I question everything around me. I like to know the reasons for everything and if I doubt something, I will not hesitate to ask; making me a really curious and outspoken person. Nonetheless, I love making new friends and getting to know the unknown. So please, any doubts on anything, don't hesitate in the least to comment and/or ask me anything.
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ReplyDeleteThis is really amazing Bianca. I really love what you do and have done for the elderly. It's great to see people that care for our aging community at a very young age. Keep it up. Also, what a great opportunity for you to visit all these places. I hope to someday travel to as many countries as you.
ReplyDeleteA quick trip - for better reading. I would break this whole text into a couple of small paragraphs. That way the reader will not get lost or tired. Al in all, its really good.
Thanks George! I managed to divide it into two paragraphs, actually as I was writing it, I kind of thought about the same thing! That I should separate it into paragraphs but I didn't know where to actually divide it; but managed to do it once I read it again. Thanks for pointing it out.
ReplyDeleteIt's weird the fact that a single conversation changed the course of your life. It made me think if I had some kind of encounter with somebody in the course of my life that has influence me to such a point that there was a change in how I think, act, or do.
ReplyDeleteSomeday I would love to have that kind of weight or influence that you've had up until this point in your life. A close family member of mine has always spoken to me saying that while I'm young, the best thing I can do is invest in myself in different ways that will allow me to understand how the world works and how it should work. The best thing, which this person suggested to invest in, was to travel any place, any time that it is possible.
Thank you for this entertaining piece. Have a great night, Bianca.
I think that is amazing how you discover what you want it to study. Who would had thought that a conversation with a stranger would tell you what you really like to do for a future. I hope you become and excellent Geriatric Doctor and continue traveling a lot because is amazing to learn things from others countries.
ReplyDeleteWow Bianca you don't know how much I would like to travel, as you did. I hope that in a moment in my life I will be able to do too. The elderly citizen are the best. The way that they see the world, their stories and advice, make them a fenomenale people. I hope you become a great Doctor.
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