Tonight is pretty much the first time I've had internet for personal use in about a month. I have to say -- it's been kind of nice not having regular internet access. Instead of being "hooked" on it and "needing" to check some site or another, I've lived free and clear -- enjoying time and interest in real-life activities such as running or crafting or cleaning. (yes, cleaning was just listed as a positive experience and activity)
So where am I now, one month later?
To begin with, moving weekend was chaotic. Without the help of Dad, Aunt Genny, and Daniel--it would never have been completed. I was so thankful that they were able to help me... My box springs was unable to fit up the stairs, so I'm now sleeping on plywood on my bed frame (which works just fine, by the way). And to be honest, that situation was so draining that I can't possibly do it justice almost a month later... Just suffice it to say that moving day was a straight up cluster fuck.
The first of two clinicals this semester came to an end at the beginning of this week... I was heartbroken to leave. I so enjoyed the experience, the patients, the staff, the work. That clinical alone made me fall in love with what will be my career. When you pick a career, it's often because you find it an attractive career and you think you'll enjoy it. But until you actually get your hands dirty are you able to really see if you're cut out for it. And by golly I love it!
The second of the two clinicals for this semester began on Wednesday. I'm still deciding what I think about the facility, the attitudes, the organization, etc. Today was the first day that I felt engaged at all, and that was largely due to the fact that I just stepped in and started treating patients -- I believe much to the surprise of my clinical instructor who didn't tell me to do so. I even got her to let me start learning their electronic health record system. So we'll see. Wednesday and Thursday I was miserable. But today was different, so maybe it'll be okay?
My second clinical is located 1.5 hours away from my home, so I attempted to find more local housing for the clinical period. My sources were unsuccessful, so I'm currently staying with Daniel. He was generous enough to allow me to stay with him, and the first three days were fine, with the exception of last night/this morning... We didn't have a fight, but I pointed out something he does that hurts me, and well now we're in that awkward stage of a relationship where you're not mad, but things aren't all peachy king. Just the first of many of these situations, I'm sure.
Tuesday I took my car into the mechanic to just get a check up on it. Turns out -- over $2,000 worth of very serious, very unsafe issues were brought to my attention. The value of the car pretty much. But as I'm unable to afford a different vehicle on my crappy income and even crappier credit, fix it I will! So after scraping and scrimping and some very understanding people who largely affect my circumstances, Fabio will be taken in for 1/3 of the repairs. It's a start. I have no idea how I'm going to get the rest of the repairs done, but I know that God will provide and He will make sure I'm okay.
I have applied for graduation and am looking forward to being done with school in just over a month.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is pretty much what's new with me since I last blogged. Please keep me in your prayers for safe travel and a clear head as I try to finish my last clinical assignment. This was a very "newsy" blog that didn't really have much direction, but I felt it necessary for everyone to understand where I am and what's going on for future context... :)
