I haven't posted anything since May?!?! That's what you get when you work 7 days a week... 5 at MINRC and 2 1/2 at SI. Then spend your last month on the east coast on an island with no internet connection. So here's the quick update:
Martin and I arrived in Juneau, AK on Monday. So far, I have been settling in, trying to adjust to the change in time zones (4!!) and the weather.... Juneau is gorgeous, mountains, lots of water and wildlife! I have some photos posted on Webshots, be sure to check them out. I will have more as I experience more of Juneau, so keep checking. As of yet, I do not have a job, but I have a few leads to work on.
I do really miss the other side of the country, all the people left behind there, my island.
This summer was an absolute crazy one, not that I would trade it for anything in the world! I have a lot to think about, a lot of great memories from this summer. Since I usually head to the mountains to do my thinking, when I can't on the island.... I am in the perfect spot. Walking 10 feet away from my apartment and I am completely surrounded by dense forest.
Since this coming weekend is a long one, being Labor Day weekend, we might try to hike towards Mendenhall Glacier. It's about a 3 hour hike one way. Our other options are exploring Downtown Juneau and the farmer's market (yes!), and kayaking in either Auke Lake or Auke Bay. We shall see..... hmmm... many options.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Address!
We have an address!!! Martin and I will be living at 4300 University Drive Juneau, AK 99801. Now I just need to find a job, Martin needs to figure out his visa and other legal paperwork, and we need to try to figure out when exactly we are flying out... ARHH!!!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
First Job as an Occupational Therapist Ever!
Instead of working at camp this summer... boo.... I applied for a job working as an occupational therapist at Mary Immaculate Nursing and Restorative Center, in Lawrence, MA. I started on May 8th, thinking I was going in for two days of orientation. On Friday, I had six patients on my caseload... Talk about hitting the ground running!
Today was my 4th day, and my first evaluation of a patient. I walked into the patient's room, and started talking to one of the men in the room. He kept babbling at me, saying some rather dirty things. He kept a running commentary for the a long 15 minutes. I was not getting any of the information I needed to complete the eval. I turned around, looking at his side of the room for inspiration, when I noticed a picture of the man with one of the Restorative nurses. I was talking to the wrong man!!! The patient I was actually supposed to be completing the eval on was a character! We talked for the whole hour. Unfortunately, I couldn't justify a reason to treat him. I may have to wander up to his room to visit with him sometime. Other than that, my patients have been really nice. Most of the residents I meet are wonderful, and many comment on my smile (which gives me more reason to smile!)
While the setting might not be my favorite, the job is only for three months, until Martin and I move to Alaska! Hopefully, out there I can find a job I really like. For now, I'll look foward to working at camp on the weekends.
Today was my 4th day, and my first evaluation of a patient. I walked into the patient's room, and started talking to one of the men in the room. He kept babbling at me, saying some rather dirty things. He kept a running commentary for the a long 15 minutes. I was not getting any of the information I needed to complete the eval. I turned around, looking at his side of the room for inspiration, when I noticed a picture of the man with one of the Restorative nurses. I was talking to the wrong man!!! The patient I was actually supposed to be completing the eval on was a character! We talked for the whole hour. Unfortunately, I couldn't justify a reason to treat him. I may have to wander up to his room to visit with him sometime. Other than that, my patients have been really nice. Most of the residents I meet are wonderful, and many comment on my smile (which gives me more reason to smile!)
While the setting might not be my favorite, the job is only for three months, until Martin and I move to Alaska! Hopefully, out there I can find a job I really like. For now, I'll look foward to working at camp on the weekends.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Juneau
With all the crazy wonderful things happening in my life lately, I have decided to start blogging as a way to communicate with my friends and family scattered around the world.
The crazy wonderful things started 12/22/2007, my last day of grad school. Though I was sad to leave the Monarch School of New England, and all the wonderful people there, it is great to finally be finished with school!! Only took me 6 & 1/2 years.... but who's counting?
Martin, Trevor and I left the next morning for our family vacation on Grand Cayman Island. We had a wonderful week, lazing in the sunshine, snorkeling in the warm water and playing with sting rays and sea turtles.
Once I arrived back in Mass, and said a sad good-bye to Martin, I started the application process to officially become an OT. After long months, I can officially say, as of today, that I am a proud M.S. OTR/L, starting my first job at Mary Immaculate Nursing and Restorative Center in Lawrence, Mass. It may not be the setting I really want, but the job is close to home, I'll gain experience as an OT, and it pays more than Camp. It is only temporary...
In August, Martin and I will be moving to Juneau, Alaska. Yup, you read that right, Alaska. Land of the cold, snow, and funky daylight hours, from what everyone keeps telling me. Martin is coming to the States to complete a year study-abroad at the University of Alaska Southeast.
The idea was a little scary at first, moving to the other side of the country, to a remote city that has no roads leading to the outside world. The only way to get there is by plane and by boat. Basically, a larger version of Camp. We are currently trying to figure out all the details, like how are we getting there and where will I work? One thing that is settled is where we will live. We have a family suite on campus, which means we will be welcoming visitors! All are welcome to come experience the wilderness, just bring your warm clothing.
More details to come as they are known.
The crazy wonderful things started 12/22/2007, my last day of grad school. Though I was sad to leave the Monarch School of New England, and all the wonderful people there, it is great to finally be finished with school!! Only took me 6 & 1/2 years.... but who's counting?
Martin, Trevor and I left the next morning for our family vacation on Grand Cayman Island. We had a wonderful week, lazing in the sunshine, snorkeling in the warm water and playing with sting rays and sea turtles.
Once I arrived back in Mass, and said a sad good-bye to Martin, I started the application process to officially become an OT. After long months, I can officially say, as of today, that I am a proud M.S. OTR/L, starting my first job at Mary Immaculate Nursing and Restorative Center in Lawrence, Mass. It may not be the setting I really want, but the job is close to home, I'll gain experience as an OT, and it pays more than Camp. It is only temporary...
In August, Martin and I will be moving to Juneau, Alaska. Yup, you read that right, Alaska. Land of the cold, snow, and funky daylight hours, from what everyone keeps telling me. Martin is coming to the States to complete a year study-abroad at the University of Alaska Southeast.
The idea was a little scary at first, moving to the other side of the country, to a remote city that has no roads leading to the outside world. The only way to get there is by plane and by boat. Basically, a larger version of Camp. We are currently trying to figure out all the details, like how are we getting there and where will I work? One thing that is settled is where we will live. We have a family suite on campus, which means we will be welcoming visitors! All are welcome to come experience the wilderness, just bring your warm clothing.
More details to come as they are known.
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