Discontinued?!

Don't you hate it when you find a good product and when you run dry, you rush to the store to stock up again just to NOT see it on the shelf?! I swear that is the most depressing feeling in the world! I don't know if I'm over exaggerating, but for a person with sensitive skin, there's only a select few of products I can try.

First, I couldn't find the St. Ives Green Tea body wash that worked wonders on my chest and back acne. I found that on a whim and now cannot find that anymore. . Now, it's this Aveeno (Positively Radiant) facial wash that was my holy grail. Twice, I didn't see it on the shelves of Walmart or Walgreen's. I'm just hoping they were out of stock because I will be devastated if they were discontinued. Third times the charm...

When I first tried this product, it came with the cleanser and moisturizer, I think it was a promotional set but I tried it on a whim because my previous facial wash (Olay Fresh Effects) was not achieving its purpose anymore, and my skin started to counteract with it. I want to stick to a specific brand/product every time, and not switch around when the product finishes, unless I have an allergic reaction. I have combination skin whereas my T zone gets oily/shiny and dry skin around the outer part of my face. What are some facial products do you use? Suggest some that I should try!

Hope your week started off well! 

xo Sally Ifeoma

First Year Complete.

Officially a P2! (Second year pharmacy student)

This academic year has been a trying one, getting used to a whole system and building a routine, seeing what works for you but I have definitely learned a lot, and cannot wait to mentor the incoming class.

I must say I'm very proud of myself, not to boast, but many of my classmates from the fall semester did not see the spring semester, or they failed courses which they must retake in the summer. I NEVER want to take summer courses because that prohibits you from enjoying your summer where you could work or perhaps do some traveling, since your first two summer are free. In the summer of your P3 year is when you begin your rotations so if you fail a course, you automatically delay your expected graduation year.

Being a pharmacy student is not solely about academics, though it is an very important part of the role. But essentially, you are being trained to be a professional, which means you must be well-rounded but there is nothing awkward than trying to communicate with a health professional that cannot understand or relate to you. 

If you were to ask others about me, they would tell you I have a heart of service, love helping others and donating my free time to volunteer. I also love being involved, or a sense of belonging, so I am truly grateful for the positions I hold in organizations at school: Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc. Delta Theta Chapter: Co-Chaplain. African Pharmacy Student Association: President-Elect. American Pharmacist Association: Membership Vice President. I encourage everyone to get involved and active in school organizations, just as long as it doesn't affect your academics, but I believe it allows you to learn how to manage your time as well as work with others.

I was also blessed with the opportunity to be a Pharmacist Intern at Walgreen's Pharmacy. What's special about this particular location that I am working at, is that besides it being fairly new, but its innovative and developing practice is going to be the future of other Walgreen's.

Overall, I'm happy in this stage of life because I know it can only get better from here!

xo Sally Ifeoma