Healthy Living: Where did everyone go?

I started out this path of medicine with many good friends beside. We were all on the same path--medicine. It was our dream, our passion, our desire. I had like 7 or 8 people on my list that were pursuing the same thing as me. At first, I felt like I had to be competitive. But then, eventually, they started to slip away. Slowly, one by one they left the profession and went on a different career path. I guess they found something that matched them better or that it is more true to their goal & passion.

But slowly, people left.. and now there are only me and a handful of people left on this route. I am sure everyone has their own reason to do what they do. One of my good friend Gina is thinking of switching career to another profession. I think she a such a great and amazing person. I felt that she would be a wonderful doctor. She have the grades and the brains to get there. Heck, I think she even have better MCAT score than me. But she is thinking of switching. I am sure she has her reason, but I hope she might reconsidered. I think she make a fine, kind, and warm heart doctor. But, I will respect her decision whatever it might be.

Everyday, I can't help think that this is a hard path that I have decided to walk. It wasn't easy to choose to be true to myself. It wasn't easy to confess that I like girls . It wasn't easy to choose medicine when the work load get demanding and the studying days get long. Its lonely at time. I mean, I sat in a room for nearly 6 hours today with no human contact. I think the only thing that kept me sane was the fact that I work exercised for an hour today, and MY PARENTS.

I talk to them every night and spend at least an hour around them. They really keep me sane in this crazy days. Talking to them, laughing, and just relaxing around them really help make me feel better. I guess, no matter what, I still need human interaction. Its important for me.

Anyway, looking back, I encourage anyone who wants to do medicine to follow this path. Its damn hard. It's too early for me to say it's worth it. But there is something special about medicine. Is it the knowledge and skills that these physician possessed? Is it their ability to influence people around them? Is it their priceless skill that can alleviate, reduce, and possiblity eliminate pain and sickness?
I feel that they go through a lot and went through hell. But through it, they have the magical power to help and heal. Anyone, no matter how rich or poor need them. They are human being blessed with the power to understand the biological function of the body and be able to diagnosed and treat any disease. That seems pretty magical to me guys. Talk about super power. I think it is a blessing, a gift, but it's not free. It takes sweats, tears, and years yo! NOW WHO'S WITH ME?!?