in short...Step 1 & the aftermath
It feels strange to be on the other side of it all. I spent 7 weeks continuously studying for my first board exam which I took on February 12th. The first few weeks of dedicated were not bad at all. I was excited to finally be able to schedule my days without factoring in required sessions or weekly quizzes. I spent my mornings memorizing Quran, knocking out some anki and UWorld questions and would find the time to do a cycling workout or go for a run with Layla in the afternoon. Fridays were nonnegotiable according to my sisters: it was an absolute must that we attended Jumah. I found myself on route to the ICD every Friday, my eyes taking in the sights of the city after days on end of only the light blue walls of our house as aesthetic scenery. The last 2 weeks leading up to my test date was not the greatest time of my life, I can tell you that much. I counted the hours then as I do not now, now as I sit here typing away leisurely in my living room. The wind is howling outside, a d
