Still posting from my iPhone as my computer sits awaiting an attempt at repair. Still seeing a ton of ortho and neuro. Had a pt with a focal infarction only effecting his occulomotor nerve for his left eye as the result of CO poisoning. Reattached a partially amputated finger in office. Long stretches of the mundane punctuated by some cool shit. I seem be working late every night while my SP does not. If I don't have a question for her I may not even talk to her on a given day. I seem to be doing well though my 90 day review. I even bonused recently...a whole $10! Overall I am happy with the job. I realize there will be difficult or annoying people anywhere and that no place is truly perfect. I like being able to pay my bills and have some money left over. I like being mostly on my own at work.
My beautiful boy turns 5 soon and I am amazed at how great he is. I will mourn the day I am no longer cool in his eyes and have come to appreciate his constant requests to play light sabers or cars. Looking back I cannot remember my dad playing with me. I am working hard to make sure my son won't have the same non-memories when he is older.
PA school was so tough yet it seems like a distant memory now. How is it I can remember getting a string of cellophane-wrapped lollypops from the German couple who lived next door to us in Berlin when I was 2 so clearly, yet trying to recall any particular day in PA brings back only whirls and blurs? I wish I saw my classmates more. We went through it together and only they can relate to that experience and those I have now at work. Sometimes I wish life wasn't so much about moving on.
2 comments:
Hey there,
I've followed your blog for a long time but can't recall ever commenting. Just wanted to say how much I have appreciated the struggles you've had in school and relationship. I'm 5 or so years younger than you and will be applying to PA school this year. I have 2 and 5 y/o boys who I almost worship, they are so cool. I just about can't tolerate my wife's constant negativity and griping about how much school I'm doing; how much time it's taking, etc. Many people pull it off, as you have proven. But many more have no idea of the difficulty in balancing children/family life, school, work, and attempting to stay sane. Then someone comes along and tells you how it can't, or shouldn't be done. Enough rant.
Just wanted you to know I'm in your club and have been encouraged by what you've accomplished. Thanks so much.
Even though I havent started PA school yet (80 more days) I am very anxious and excited. I appreciate your blog and the honesty about your journey you are sharing with us.
Stay Blessed
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