The 2 weeks I spent at home went by at a good pace this time. Usually I complain at how fast the break went by and that I wish i had more time. Maybe this break was just right because I actually let myself relax and not feel guilty. When I come home I find myself running every single day, making sure I see everyone so they don't get mad, doing something productive with school, etc. I just relaxed, still ran a lot (that i can't stop), and didn't feel guilty for sleeping in past 8am. Also, this break was different because of things that happened. I ruined my brother's engine in his 3 month old car (it was an unavoidable accident, but still sucks a lot) and had a couple big disappointments with friends/family. I definitely enjoyed the break and the chance to recharge but it was somewhat emotionally stressful. I learned some pretty good lessons about family and friends when I wasn't busy trying to fix the mess i made with the car, only I can find a way to lock up a BMW engine with water, awesome.
I also got to see some friends from college that I hadn't seen in 4 years. Went to two of my very close friends' wedding yesterday in Pensacola and had a great time. The wedding was awesome. I'm just really still getting used to the fact that most of my friends are married or engaged. Is it really that time already? I'm going to be that 50 year old lady still swearing that I'm too young to get married haha. I especially love it when I ask my family what their new years resolutions are and they say "for you to meet a nice boy and get married"...nice. Maybe they don't understand the concept of new years resolutions.
It's also scary how fast 2009 went by! It was a good year for me, mostly because I got out of Kirksville and moved to Phoenix and because I'm finally doing what I love...in a hospital! I remember for so long thinking that rotations were way down the road for me. And now knowing that I have to start planning for residency, and finally being a doctor (although i may still feel like i know nothing) is pretty unreal. 2010 is going to be awesome and I really want to take advantage of my last year of "freedom" and travel for my rotations. Hopefully I can land a rotation in Colombia, Hawaii, and possibly NY.
But anyway, normalcy starts again tomorrow bright and early with screaming kids. (Pediatrics rotation starts tomorrow). I really love kids but I don't know how I feel about being their doctor, we'll see. It will either leave me wanting to have kids soon or never wanting kids...either way, it should be interesting.
My ramblings about this crazy journey we call life...
I just finished reading your blog entry with all of the quotes from your patients. They were hilarious, except for the very sad one of course. Good luck working with the children tomorrow. :)
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