New Year, School Year

Finished the first test. Passed with plenty of room (as though there is much...). Southwest Clinic and the Geriatric and Palliative Care Interest Group seem to be pretty much organized and plugging along now. Am going to try to get focused more over the next couple of weeks and prepare well for the next test. The courses we are now taking are much more relevant to what we will be doing when we get into the clinic. Really enjoying that aspect of this year.

Going to move again. Too many smokers and disrespectful folks in this complex. This, of course, is in spite of the fact that my lease says this is a non-smoking property. Go figure. Found a fantastic house nearby that is owned by an amazing lady and managed by her good-hearted son. Definitely a blessing in disguise as these houses don't come available much here on the hill. Am crossing my fingers it will be a place I can stay until school is out.

The rain and cool weather have begun in earnest. Summer started halfway through August and lasted til mid-September. When people ask if I will be staying around here, I just laugh.

It sounds crazy but I'm really looking forward to learning more about the kidneys and fluid and electrolyte balance. It's really very interesting and critical in patient care. Really want to master this stuff. I know it will make a difference for many people down the line.

Let's see... a confession... I tried to go to a get-together downtown last night. Went to the address and could hear folks up on the rooftop, but couldn’t figure out how to get in. Kind of bizarre, but was unable to figure it out. Went home and got some work done. Could have been worse. :0)