So, this will likely be just a short check-in blog as this is my last week of internship and life is chaotic to say the least.
On Friday, I will officially have all requirements completed to become a doctor! I am super excited and ready to see what the next chapter of my life has in store. I begin my residency in one week from today and am sure it will be as wonderful as I am expecting it to be.
This week will be filled with goodbyes and transitioning of my clients, finishing final paperwork and documentation on all of my cases, and reminiscing with my colleagues prior to our departures out of state on Friday.
It's hard to believe the end of this road is finally here. As I stand at the fork, waiting to venture down the next path, I know that God will continue to bless me in everything I do...knowing that, combined with the love and support of my family and friends, I am feeling on top of the world.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Finally within sight!!!
So, the finish line for internship is finally within sight...just a few more hills and I should be there...
This week the new group of interns arrived to begin training for their upcoming internship year. It is very exciting to have new people here, as they are anxious to learn and fresh out of graduate school. I remember who excited and nervous I was on my first day of internship just over one year ago, and so I have vowed to be extra-understanding of the stress and various emotions they are likely feeling right now.
Beginning tomorrow, I will be taking one of them under my wing. She will be following me around, watching my every move. Although have only spent just a brief few moments with her thus far, she seems totally sweet and very eager to get started. I have alot of things to cover in the next eight days, and so much to teach her, so I am hopeful both she and I are up for the challenge :)
It's hard to believe it's almost over with. I counting the days and hours down with anticipation as I await the start of a new chapter in this book I call life!
This week the new group of interns arrived to begin training for their upcoming internship year. It is very exciting to have new people here, as they are anxious to learn and fresh out of graduate school. I remember who excited and nervous I was on my first day of internship just over one year ago, and so I have vowed to be extra-understanding of the stress and various emotions they are likely feeling right now.
Beginning tomorrow, I will be taking one of them under my wing. She will be following me around, watching my every move. Although have only spent just a brief few moments with her thus far, she seems totally sweet and very eager to get started. I have alot of things to cover in the next eight days, and so much to teach her, so I am hopeful both she and I are up for the challenge :)
It's hard to believe it's almost over with. I counting the days and hours down with anticipation as I await the start of a new chapter in this book I call life!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Boxes, boxes, and more boxes...
If I had to select one word to sum up the past weekend it would be productive. I spent the entire weekend traveling and moving into my new apartment. Thursday night, my parents came to visit Lincoln and we spent time loading clothes and fragile items into my car in preparation for the move. The next morning, my dad and I got up and went to pick up the U-Haul, brought it back to my apartment, spending the next three hours loading it full.
We traveled to my home town, met up with Chris, finished loading a few things from my parents house and turned in for the night. The next morning we woke up early, had breakfast, and headed into Rolla. Shortly after we arrived, the movers we hired showed up and began unloading the truck. My friend Tessa later joined us and helped in the several hour process of unloading. By 7 p.m., however, the boxes were unpacked, pictures were hung, and we were on the road again, all heading in separate directions.
Chris and I came back to Springfield, where we spent yesterday relaxing and enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation. Right now, I am waiting to get my oil changed so I can return back to Lincoln later this afternoon.
It’s hard to believe I have three weeks left of internship. I can’t wait to be finished so I can return to Missouri for good! It will be nice to be closer to family and friends! And it will be great to return to an apartment which is already put together and just like home J
Let the countdown to becoming a doctor and beginning the next chapter of my life continue…..
We traveled to my home town, met up with Chris, finished loading a few things from my parents house and turned in for the night. The next morning we woke up early, had breakfast, and headed into Rolla. Shortly after we arrived, the movers we hired showed up and began unloading the truck. My friend Tessa later joined us and helped in the several hour process of unloading. By 7 p.m., however, the boxes were unpacked, pictures were hung, and we were on the road again, all heading in separate directions.
Chris and I came back to Springfield, where we spent yesterday relaxing and enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation. Right now, I am waiting to get my oil changed so I can return back to Lincoln later this afternoon.
It’s hard to believe I have three weeks left of internship. I can’t wait to be finished so I can return to Missouri for good! It will be nice to be closer to family and friends! And it will be great to return to an apartment which is already put together and just like home J
Let the countdown to becoming a doctor and beginning the next chapter of my life continue…..
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
It's the final countdown :)
As of today, I have 18 days of work left (not counting vacation). It is so hard to believe I will be a doctor in such a short period of time. My mom commented just the other day about the fact that I haven't mentioned the quickly approaching change in title...but the truth is, I haven't really stopped to think about it...or stopped to think about anything at all.
I spent the entire day Saturday packing up my apartment. I managed to build in a few breaks, to talk to Chris, my parents, my grandparents, and to go to church...but the remainder of the day was spent putting my whole life in boxes (with the exception of three weeks worth of clothes and my air mattress). It was relatively easy and I had no problems with boxes either...in fact, I had just enough to complete the job!
Sunday I spent the afternoon relaxing in the pool with my friend, and fellow intern, Kristen. It was great to spend three or so hours swimming and talking. After the swim, we walked across the street and ordered a fruit smoothie before calling it a day. Hours later, a sunburn began to emerge, but it has since went away (well, mostly).
I have taken vacation this Friday and the following Monday and am looking forward to moving and getting all settled in at the new place! It will put me one step closer to the finish line and the new door which is about to open in my life! Man, I am SO excited!!!
I spent the entire day Saturday packing up my apartment. I managed to build in a few breaks, to talk to Chris, my parents, my grandparents, and to go to church...but the remainder of the day was spent putting my whole life in boxes (with the exception of three weeks worth of clothes and my air mattress). It was relatively easy and I had no problems with boxes either...in fact, I had just enough to complete the job!
Sunday I spent the afternoon relaxing in the pool with my friend, and fellow intern, Kristen. It was great to spend three or so hours swimming and talking. After the swim, we walked across the street and ordered a fruit smoothie before calling it a day. Hours later, a sunburn began to emerge, but it has since went away (well, mostly).
I have taken vacation this Friday and the following Monday and am looking forward to moving and getting all settled in at the new place! It will put me one step closer to the finish line and the new door which is about to open in my life! Man, I am SO excited!!!
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