I started talking to a stranger on the train and eventually we got around to discussing religion. They said that before they decided which religion was their own personal fit, they researched all of the different religions and visited each place of worship and investigated theology. I accepted this and mentioned that I was leaning towards atheism, as I personally identified with the scientific point of view. They made a face and countered with “If humans evolved from apes, why are there still apes?” It saddens me that science is not accorded the same respect as other beliefs. If this individual deemed it appropriate to investigate all religions, why did they not accord the same respect to science? The answer to the ape question is quite a simple one. If the scientific equivalent of a place of worship were an encyclopaedia, the answer to that question could quickly have been found.
I’m thankful that I got to see the 5th years celebrate the end of a part of their journey.
I’m thankful for the fact that you can still smile after you end up taking a detour that costs you two hours of prime time at the beach.
I’m thankful for adventures with friends.
I’m thankful that I was able to capture this photo, so that it’d be that much easier to laugh at this image in the future.
I’m thankful for the opportunity to be part of a hilarious cast and ultimately a wonderful production.
I’m thankful for the opportunity to be friends with such beautiful people.
I’m thankful for the fact that I get to spend 5 of the best years of my life with these people and together, we’ll become doctors.
I’m thankful for the fact that med school is filled with Type A personalities, just because it makes competitions, regardless of size, that much more amusing to watch.
I’m thankful that I know the kind of people who are always prepared to offer a helping hand.
