Yep, I am still alive. :-)
Well, it has been a very busy few weeks! I really should be sleeping right now, as I worked last night and have to work again tonight...but I feel bad, as I have not updated in forever...
So I will write a quick update and maybe publish more later. :-)
The aeromedical service here in Greenville, MedTrans, was recently hiring. While I did not get the job, I did get an interview this time...which was "farther" than I got last time I applied. :-D I will admit I was disappointed because I did really want the job, but I am confident that the person (a co-worker) who did get the job will do a good job.
I have been learning to swim, since I had never learned up to this point. It has been an interesting, but good experience. It has given me a new compassion for my patients with "irrational" fears.
Then I just completed a Swift Water Rescue class. Wow! that was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my entire life! I survived, obviously...not that I really thought I would die literally, after all I was being instructed by very competent rescuers...but I will admit it was hard to "emotionally" trust some strangers and ignore some very real fears based on previous experiences I have had in the water. At the end of 3 days I was exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally! I do thank the Lord for helping me endure it all. I know that He is the only reason I was able to finish...
I just completed working a 24 hours shift. There is SO much OT available right now...which is good for me, as I am trying to prepare for an extended vacation in September. My best friend, Tanya, is coming to visit from AUS for about a month and a half and we are planning an extended road trip out west. We will even be hiking/camping in the Grand Canyon for 4 days. I finalized those reservations the other day and we are really looking forward to it! :-D I hope to have a laptop with wireless by then...and will try to keep my blog relatively updated on our journey. :-)
Well, I need to go take my antihistamines, as I am having problems breathing. :-D
So I will write a quick update and maybe publish more later. :-)
The aeromedical service here in Greenville, MedTrans, was recently hiring. While I did not get the job, I did get an interview this time...which was "farther" than I got last time I applied. :-D I will admit I was disappointed because I did really want the job, but I am confident that the person (a co-worker) who did get the job will do a good job.
I have been learning to swim, since I had never learned up to this point. It has been an interesting, but good experience. It has given me a new compassion for my patients with "irrational" fears.
Then I just completed a Swift Water Rescue class. Wow! that was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my entire life! I survived, obviously...not that I really thought I would die literally, after all I was being instructed by very competent rescuers...but I will admit it was hard to "emotionally" trust some strangers and ignore some very real fears based on previous experiences I have had in the water. At the end of 3 days I was exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally! I do thank the Lord for helping me endure it all. I know that He is the only reason I was able to finish...
I just completed working a 24 hours shift. There is SO much OT available right now...which is good for me, as I am trying to prepare for an extended vacation in September. My best friend, Tanya, is coming to visit from AUS for about a month and a half and we are planning an extended road trip out west. We will even be hiking/camping in the Grand Canyon for 4 days. I finalized those reservations the other day and we are really looking forward to it! :-D I hope to have a laptop with wireless by then...and will try to keep my blog relatively updated on our journey. :-)
Well, I need to go take my antihistamines, as I am having problems breathing. :-D
posted by Lana at 9:39 AM
3 Comments:
Phew, I am so glad that you are alive still. I was wondering.. Sounds like you had fun on your swift water rescue class. I can't wait to hear about it. :-) See you in 19 days.
Yahoo! 19 days! :-D
I know what you mean about facing fears. In April I got certified in Air Assault - rappeling from hovering helicopters. After the class started, I suddenly realized that I have somewhat of a phobia in the heights department.... yike. But I made it.
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