I had another great day today.  I had an easy to work with patient who lets me do my first rigid scope on her.

She was a real trooper. And at the end of it all, she gently tapped on my hand and told me that I did a good job.

Made me gain a little more confidence for the next scope time!

 

 

 

 

 

It has been freezing today -- literally!

I had an adrenaline-packed morning that no amount of caffeine can pump me up!

First, I had to wipe my windshield and windows down with a towel dipped in hot water before I start driving.

Then as i was driving to the hospital, and I was not speeding. I was driving at a slow 20mph, anticipating that the roads are gonna be slick.

But my car 'fish-tailed' when i drove on the bridge before I hit the interstate. Almost hit a car coming towards me on the other lane. Oooooh. Scary!

Then as the rain drops fall onto my windshield, it frozed solid! ARGH!!!!!

It is still below freezing temperature, and raining.

THe fireplace is all aglow, radiating heat. And I am having a nice hot cup of chocolate in my hands.

Cliche, I know, but it is all so perfect! :)

 

 

 

Perhaps stress is slowly up. March 13 is slowly creeping up. Gosh.

It is difficult trying to find time to study after a long day at the hospital, driving 3 hours, and getting some stuff done around the house.

But I guess, it has to be done somehow, somewhere. :)

 

It has really been a great experience. Sometimes, almost heart-wrenching.

But like what my supervisor told me. I have to know that what I am doing will benefit them ... they will be able to eat again, or communicate basic needs/wants, or even tell their spouses "I love you"