Cart chases, books and Deal or No Deal
It's been an interesting few weeks. Actually, it's been kind of quiet lately, but that's ok. There was a night not too long ago where I think we were all wondering if we were just going to make it through. It was a night of a lot of yelling, a few shots, a few security guards, getting chased by a contact precautions cart and a few more shots (IM shots....not THOSE kind of shots). But you know, the really great thing about my job is seeing patients get better, and this one did, which I was very happy about. I think it's one of the most rewarding parts of the job, but anyway. I believe I've got...5 or so weeks left! Gee whiz, the time really does go by super quickly. But like I mentioned before, it's been pretty slow and quiet the last few nights, so something I've taken to doing is bringing my iPad and downloading books. My mom has been reading this author, Kristin Hannah, and I've already read one of her books and I'm almost finished with another one of hers, and I believe I've got....2 or 3 downloaded??? It helps pass the time, along with Spotify and my countless playlists of awesome music.
A little over a week ago, I began talking to my recruiter about where adventure #3 is going to be! I've already submitted for a few places, actually...as of yesterday, I've submitted to 12! 2 have filled and 1, after strongly considering taking it, I turned down. It was in Connecticut, and though it sounded like a really great opportunity, the truth is I'm not sure if I'm really ready to be that far away from home yet, given the fact I'm still relatively new to the travel nurse industry still. Now maybe this time next year I'll strongly consider it...anyway. I told my recruiter I'd like to stay as close to home for as long as possible, and of course she's totally cool with it. Just a side note and perhaps a tad bit of a shameless plug; I have the freaking best recruiter ever, and she's one of the reasons I love travel nursing so much! But as I was deliberating going to Connecticut, it got me to thinking that it reminds me of the game show deal or no deal. I even had a fictitious dialog in my head. Kelly Korb, Hartford Connecticut for job #3....Deal...or No Deal. We'll have her answer....when we come back tomorrow! I was given 24 hours to either accept or reject the offer, which I received the same day I had my phone interview, which was the fastest I had ever received a formal offer. I seriously considered going, but of course my parents were enthused, but not really. I think one day it's going to be really hard for them when I do take a job that's rather far away, because I'm not going to stay close forever. Heck, it's going to be hard for me too, but I went into this industry because I knew that it was going to be difficult for me, and that's what I wanted. Scratch that, that's what I needed.
And now, the sun is starting to set, and I'm thinking of the Bethel Worship nights I went to last night, which was an experience like no other. I don't know what's going on in your all's lives, but I really needed that night. Not to say that my life is bad or sucky right now, but I think as Christians we all need a really powerful and uplifting worship experience with the Creator, am I right? Talk about refreshing if I do say so myself. In Christ Alone is playing, and looking at the sun set, I feel....peace. At peace. And calm. I think that only comes from knowing Him. It's easy to hold onto things, but it's so much easier to just let them go. And life stinks sometimes, but it gets easier, so much easier. Ok, not really sure where all of this is coming from, but I guess that's something I've learned by being on my own, which I'm still learning so much about what being on my own is like. Like a relationship with Christ, like many things in life that are sometimes not easy, it's a process.
A little over a week ago, I began talking to my recruiter about where adventure #3 is going to be! I've already submitted for a few places, actually...as of yesterday, I've submitted to 12! 2 have filled and 1, after strongly considering taking it, I turned down. It was in Connecticut, and though it sounded like a really great opportunity, the truth is I'm not sure if I'm really ready to be that far away from home yet, given the fact I'm still relatively new to the travel nurse industry still. Now maybe this time next year I'll strongly consider it...anyway. I told my recruiter I'd like to stay as close to home for as long as possible, and of course she's totally cool with it. Just a side note and perhaps a tad bit of a shameless plug; I have the freaking best recruiter ever, and she's one of the reasons I love travel nursing so much! But as I was deliberating going to Connecticut, it got me to thinking that it reminds me of the game show deal or no deal. I even had a fictitious dialog in my head. Kelly Korb, Hartford Connecticut for job #3....Deal...or No Deal. We'll have her answer....when we come back tomorrow! I was given 24 hours to either accept or reject the offer, which I received the same day I had my phone interview, which was the fastest I had ever received a formal offer. I seriously considered going, but of course my parents were enthused, but not really. I think one day it's going to be really hard for them when I do take a job that's rather far away, because I'm not going to stay close forever. Heck, it's going to be hard for me too, but I went into this industry because I knew that it was going to be difficult for me, and that's what I wanted. Scratch that, that's what I needed.
And now, the sun is starting to set, and I'm thinking of the Bethel Worship nights I went to last night, which was an experience like no other. I don't know what's going on in your all's lives, but I really needed that night. Not to say that my life is bad or sucky right now, but I think as Christians we all need a really powerful and uplifting worship experience with the Creator, am I right? Talk about refreshing if I do say so myself. In Christ Alone is playing, and looking at the sun set, I feel....peace. At peace. And calm. I think that only comes from knowing Him. It's easy to hold onto things, but it's so much easier to just let them go. And life stinks sometimes, but it gets easier, so much easier. Ok, not really sure where all of this is coming from, but I guess that's something I've learned by being on my own, which I'm still learning so much about what being on my own is like. Like a relationship with Christ, like many things in life that are sometimes not easy, it's a process.
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