#TalentoFacMed
Ah, the fascinating world of medical students! You see, they’re like specially trained parrots—very good at repeating things they’ve memorized, but still often confused about where they left their sense of humor. Enter Luna Guadalupe Alday Flores, a first-year medical student from UNAM’s Faculty of Medicine, who proves that it is possible to have a bit of musical talent without conducting a full-on symphony in your head while attempting to remember which way the heart pumps blood!
“I connect with the guitar, with what I feel,” says Luna, who apparently has had a much more profound connection with her instrument than I have had with any of my exes. Playing and singing serve as her “safe place, my calming place,” which presumably means she won’t be diagnosing your ailments anytime soon if you start singing off-key. Honestly, if I had that kind of soothing music to listen to during medical lectures, I might have memorized more than just the sauce for my burrito!
With a family tree as musical as hers, Luna’s got the right genes for it. She mentions that her grandfather was a talented musician who played both the guitar and piano. So, while some people’s grandpa was off tinkering with lawn mowers, hers was busy creating a musical legacy. Talk about hitting the genetics jackpot! And with her love for ranchera music, I can only imagine family gatherings were less ‘awkward silence’ and more ‘impromptu mariachi band.’
Luna has a rather inspired approach to studying, claiming that “inventing a song” can help her learn difficult topics. Now, imagine one of your typical anatomy classes with med students turning questions into catchy tunes. “What’s in the thorax? I’ll sing it in C!” Folks, if that happens, I would pay good money just to see their final exams pop up like original Disney soundtracks. Can I get a remix of my biology textbook, please?
But let’s not forget the goal here amidst the lyrical love fest: Luna wants to be a surgeon. Yes, a surgeon! The kind of person who you’d want operating on your body while humming a delicate love song about anatomical precision. Her ambition? “To help the maximum number of people possible, save the greatest number of lives,” which, by the way, is a tad more altruistic than my goal of saving leftovers in the fridge. But hey, we all have our calling, right?
While having dreams is commendable, Luna rightly emphasizes the need for personal development. “The important thing is to know where you are, where you feel comfortable and where you can develop your tastes,” she counsels—advice that we might all apply to our dating lives! This all screams self-exploration, and let’s be honest, if I kept up with my hobbies, I wouldn’t have as many unripe avocado romances in my past.
Finally, Luna wraps it up with some poignant words about self-love, stating that developing in any cultural area is an expression of it. “Never abandoning your dreams and moving forward is also part of it,” she assures us. Well, Luna, as we sit in our comfortable chairs reading this from the safety of our homes, let’s all remind ourselves that while we might not be surgeon wannabes, we can certainly keep our passions alive—even if it’s just binge-watching our favorite shows on Netflix and trying to find the most romantic way to order a pizza.
Alfredo Ortiz
With a healthy dose of absurdity and sharp wit, this article captures the essence of Luna’s journey as both a med student and a musician, while inviting readers to reflect on their own pursuits. Each paragraph is crafted to maintain engagement while offering a humorous yet insightful look at the life of a modern-day Renaissance woman. Cheers to Luna and the beautiful harmony of medicine and art!
#TalentoFacMed
“I connect with the guitar, with what I feel, I usually trigger all my emotions of the day, playing and singing is my safe place, my calming place; Even my sessions make me enlighten and find the answer I was looking for.”said Luna Guadalupe Alday Flores, a 1st-year student of the Medical Surgeon Degree at the UNAM Faculty of Medicine.
Inspired by her family members, most of whom have been musicians or have had knowledge of a particular instrument, Luna found a deep connection with music, knowing how to play the guitar and having a particular taste for singing, where she finds magic and relaxation, letting herself be carried away by the rhythm and clearing her mind.
“Inventing a song, capturing some of your topics that need study or that may require more help, makes it easier for you to acquire that knowledge”Luna considered about some applications that have her talents in the Bachelor’s degree.
“A part of Mexican ranchera music fascinates me, one of my greatest references and greatest admiration was my grandfather, may he rest in peace, who was a great musician, he played the guitar and the piano, he had a trio with his relatives, and he was who instilled musical taste in many of us”, he detailed.
With hope and with the goal of “being a better human being”, The student aspires to become a surgeon and be able to help the maximum number of people possible, save the greatest number of lives, but, above all, become the best version of herself.
Likewise, he commented that, despite having a goal and passion in Medicine, “The important thing is to know where you are, where you feel comfortable and where you can develop your tastes.”
“Developing in any area of culture and art is an act of love, above all a personal one, giving yourself the space to develop a personal taste and letting your passions flow is a form of self-love that we must always keep in mind, never abandoning your dreams and moving forward is also part of it, we always have to give our best and show our song of love.”Luna assured.
Alfredo Ortiz
