Medicinal Chemistry

Many of you know that I have wanted to become a pharmacist since I was 16. I have been working in that field for 10 years, and it is always what I have aspired to become. Well, I never thought I would say this, but things have recently changed. A few years ago, I didn't get into pharmacy school, but I was so close that I even got on the waiting list for that year. I was devastated, and thought that my world would surely come to an end. I quit school, and got another job, and yes, it was in pharmacy yet again. I just couldn't understand why I kept ending up in pharmacy if this was not meant to be. This year it has all become clear to me. I was meant to do pharmacy, but not be a pharmacist.
I will be finishing my chemistry degree very soon, and then in the summer I will finish my degree in Biology. I have always wanted to do something with pharmacy because I am confident that I can bring something to the table that others don't. I just never knew what that something was. This year I began doing some research on Flouronation used in chemicals for drugs. This topic just popped up, and it turns out it is a huge topic in the field of chemistry right now. I love it!!! I have a german advisor that is fascinated by this subject, and I should be working in research labs momentarily. This is it! This is my calling, I just know it. I am going to try and find a good graduate school that offers a MS in Medicinal Chemistry. Although, I may have to move, it is what I know I must do. Although it sounds cliche, everything really does happen for a reason. I believe that I did not get into pharmacy school because I was meant to do research instead of becoming a pharmacist. I know that God will guide me in the right direction, and it is all going to be ok.


Brendon is also doing very well in school. The child is a mathmetician already. He is only 8 and he can do all of his multiplication tables in his head. If you ask him 352x3 it will only take him a couple of seconds to do the answer in his head! To let you know what other 2nd graders are doing here is an example from the homework: 36 + 3 =. Yes, that is right, Brendon is EXTREMELY bored with this math. Reading on the other hand, is well...My dad has his degree in math, and he claims that Brendon does math exactly the way he has always done it. It is like it just comes naturally to them. I am so glad that this is his best subject because I can really help him develop his talents, on the other hand, I don't know how to help him with reading and writing because I am really not very good at these subjects myself.

On a completely random note, I am very excited to go to the beach in a couple of weeks with all of the senior women from high school. We are going to have a blast, I can't wait!