A December to Remember

 Hi everyone! Whew… these past few weeks have been a lot. Let me just start by saying November 1st/October 31st was one of the roughest moments I’ve experienced in a long time.

I made the mistake of letting someone I barely knew move into my home. Within just 20 days, things escalated so badly that the police had to remove her from my house. I ended up filing a restraining order, installing cameras, and honestly… living in fear. I even stayed in a hotel one night because I didn’t feel safe sleeping in my own home. Even after she was gone, the anxiety stayed. I kept checking the cameras, thinking she might come back.

Some of you might’ve seen the videos I posted during all this—me venting from pure exhaustion and frustration. And yes, everything I said was true. I even had to miss a few days of work, and if you know me, you know I don’t miss work. I love my coins! But I couldn’t function. I was waking up out of my sleep from stress.

Because this is still a legal situation, I can’t share every detail, but on 12/8/2025 a judge granted me a one-year restraining order. I thank God for that, and for the judge who saw the situation clearly. At least I know this person has to stay away for a full year.

But this whole situation opened my eyes. I truly feel like God is redirecting me. I don’t think He wants me in Palm Beach anymore. Honestly, the only reason I even moved here in 2017 was because of my ex-husband. I have no immediate family here. We separated in August 2022 and divorced in December 2024, and I just stayed because it was familiar. I worked three jobs, raised my daughter alone, and kept pushing.

But now… I feel God pushing me somewhere new.

On 12/8/2025, something else happened: I received my first denial from the CAA programs I applied to. We’re almost in 2026, and realistically if you haven’t gotten an interview by February, you need to prepare to reapply. And with the new cycle opening in March, I had to be honest with myself about what I really wanted.

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know my original dream has always been medical school.

And on 12/8/2025, the same day I got the restraining order and the denial… I got accepted into medical school. I’ll be starting in May 2026, and it will require me to move out of Palm Beach County—and honestly, I’m excited. I feel like God is telling me to change my environment, to grow, and to finally chase what I’ve always wanted.

I’m done settling for what’s convenient.

So if you have been following my blog specifically for my CAA journey, I’m truly sorry to disappoint you—but I’ve made the decision to pursue medicine instead. You’re still welcome to follow my journey here, and I truly wish you the best on your own CAA path.

And to my students (because I know y’all read my blog, lol) — you all have inspired me more than you realize. Please stay in touch and let me know when you get accepted into your nursing and healthcare programs. I’ll be cheering you on, and I’ll keep you updated on everything happening in my journey too.

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Bye!!! 💕✨

Monthly Check in......

 Hi everyone!

It’s officially November 2025, so I wanted to do a quick monthly check-in. I submitted all my applications on October 15, and I haven’t heard anything back yet—just confirmation emails saying that each school received my application.

I created a folder in my email to keep track of all messages from the schools so I can build an application timeline and stay organized. One school emailed me saying they didn’t see my GRE scores, so I had them resent and followed up. About a week later, they replied with:

“We will begin our preliminary evaluation of your application and will email you with any updates.”

So I guess they do some kind of pre-screening. I’m not entirely sure how it works, but we’ll see! Hopefully, I’ll hear back from at least one school by December and can share more updates then.

Other than waiting to hear from programs, I’ve realized that there are only six months left until I might have to move. Remember I mentioned that if I don’t get accepted into any AA programs, I plan to attend medical school in the Caribbean. The schools I’m interested in start in May 2026, which means I only have November, December, January, February, March, and April left.

I’m honestly excited because I’m over teaching at this point—but I’ll need to retake the MCAT in January, which I was really hoping to avoid.

Alright, that’s all for now. Bye!

My first million views on Instagram

I guess I can officially call myself a content creator now. I hit a million views on Instagram. I'm almost at 10,000 followers on TikTok. Help me!!! @GinnyCassandra on all platforms!!!! Bye.

“I’ve Submitted My Application — May the Odds Be Ever in My Favor!”

So I applied to 7 schools

1. University of New Mexico

2. NSU-JAX

3. NSU- FLL

4.South WPB

5. NSU- Orlando

6. NSU- Tampa

7. South- Orlando

7,000 Followers

 Hi everyone! I know it’s been a while since I last posted—I’ve just been super busy. I sit for the GRE in a week, and right after that I’ll be submitting my CAA applications for the 2025–2026 cycle. Once everything is officially submitted, I’ll definitely share an update!

On another note, I’ve been hitting some exciting milestones on social media. I recently reached 6,000 followers on TikTok and 1,000 on Instagram! I’m working toward 10,000 followers, which would make me eligible for monetization (meaning I’d actually get paid for my videos that qualify). 🎉 This has been a personal goal of mine for the past three years, so it feels amazing to see my consistency paying off.

If you’re not already following, you can find me at @GinnyCassandra. Who knows—maybe one day this extra income will help me cover expenses, take care of my daughter, or even chip away at those student loans. 🤞 Until next time—bye!! 💕

Feeling Lost......

 

Hi everyone,

I sit for the GRE again in three weeks, and I’m feeling a bit lost about what comes next. I took a practice test a few days ago and only improved by three points from my last score. Honestly, that has me worried—my previous score was pretty average, and I know people with higher scores who still didn’t get in.

Because of that, I’m preparing to apply to a Caribbean medical school as my plan B. But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous. Moving to a different city is one thing, but relocating to an entirely new country for twenty months—with my six-year-old—feels huge. I just hope I don’t fail.

Hopefully my next post will bring better news. Right now, I’m unsure about my future. What I do know is that I don’t want to keep teaching.

$1.7 Billion Jackpot: A Teacher’s Lottery Daydream

 The Powerball jackpot has hit a jaw-dropping $1.7 billion! The next drawing is tomorrow, and wow… the things I would do if I ever had that kind of money.

In Florida, the lump sum payout after taxes is estimated to be around $500 million. Can you imagine?! People always say winning that much money changes you, but honestly, I don’t think it would change me all that much. I don’t even need all of it — give me $50 million and I’d be set for life, lol.

Of course, the odds are ridiculously slim — about 1 in 229 million. You’re more likely to get struck by lightning than win. But hey, it doesn’t hurt to dream a little, right?

So today’s post is all about what I would do if tomorrow was my lucky day.

First things first: I’d quit my middle school teaching job. (Love my students, but let’s be real.) I’d still keep teaching part-time as a professor, though. I think having some kind of work would keep me grounded and prevent me from going wild with spending.

Next, I’d hire an MCAT tutor and fully dedicate myself to medical school without the stress of working full-time. I’d pay off my car, clear out all my student loans, and put plenty away for Gianny’s future. Of course, I’d also help my parents — paying off my mom’s mortgage would be at the top of the list.

I’d invest wisely, give back through philanthropy, and make sure to donate to causes that matter to me. And yes… I’d definitely splurge a little. A new house, a nanny, a fitness trainer, and maybe even a personal assistant to help keep life organized.

But most importantly, I’d make sure that money lasted — for Gianny’s education, my medical school tuition, and to support us through residency. Financial security, freedom, and a chance to give back — that’s the real dream.

So now I’ll toss the question back to you: What would YOU do if you won the lottery?