So, I've been a "real" pediatrican for a little over a month now. I was unsure prior to starting whether I had made the right choice or not. I guess there is now way of knowing for sure, but I'm happy here. I like the clinic, the nurses, and my fellow practitioners. Oh, and I like only working 4 days a week. Miguel points out that the "4 days a week thing" is deceptive since I'm taking call at least 1 day/night a week and 1 weekend a month. But hey, it is so much better than residency. It involves different stressors, but I'm happy to be working for real. There are good an d bad things about living in small town too, like going into Safeway and seeing 2 patients. That certainly didn't happen much in Portland.
I had today off and spent it primarily outside. I walked/ran a trail just at the entrance of Olympic National park. My initial intention was to go on a run but the trail was too darn steep for that to be feasible. So, I walked up and ran down. My legs are a little shaky now. And this afternoon I went to a u-pick farm in Sequim and picked blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Dinner tonight consisted of almost all local food: steamed spinach, steamed fava beans, boiled new potatoes, a few radish slices, and 2 different pestos - basil/tomato/kalamata olive and parsley/lemon/garlic. And dessert was non-dairy vanilla ice cream with fresh berries. Great meal. Unfortunately I didn't think to take a picture until after dinner was over.
Anyone want to come visit after the boards are over at the end of October?
2 comments:
Oooh, me, me! I'll bring treats from France! :D I get back the day after my birthday.
Sounds like you are doing well -- I'm glad! I'm in the midst of wedding festivities for my sister, and my favorite Aunties are in town, yay! Hope to talk to you soon, once this has all blown over and I can finally put my feet up!
I would love to just hop on over for a visit. But that won't really happen. :(
Your dinner sounds great. Mr. F and I wanted to join a CSA but they are full until next year. We will have to be content with our little herb garden and tomatoes. Next year though I want to try a bigger garden.
And I am glad that you are enjoying the slightly slower pace. It would be odd though to run into your patients at the store. But then again, perhaps you will feel like a part of the community more?
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