Took the red-eye back and got home by 6am. It was just in time for Jes to take a phone call. We’re back now and it’s a little sad. We had a great time and enjoyed the sun, sand, and water. Took a bunch of digital and 35mm photos. In other news…today is our 1-year anniversary at our Windchime house. I can’t believe it. Koa will be back tomorrow evening. It sounded like Patty and Johnny enjoyed having him around…thanks guys!!
Day Three. It’s been rough not being able to drive but I actually got out of the house today. Elaine (my carpool buddy) has the week off too so picked me up for lunch and a Target run…I just LOVE Target. 🙂
A very scary thing happened. On our first day back on the slopes, Jes fell while snowboarding. He tried to shake it off, finished the run, and completed another run. Back at the lodge, he checked himself into the Kirkwood clinic, had a mini seizure, passed out, and was transported to Barton Memorial. He ended up having abdominal surgery, stayed in the ICU for 3 days, transferred to Kaiser in Sacramento, and he’s now back his old self with a new scar down his tummy. Phew! That was close. Not the best way to start a new year.
Here are photos of our crazy adventure.
It’s raining today!! It’s also snowing in Tahoe finally! This is a sign that winter is almost here, which also means that I’m almost done with my internship! I can’t wait to be making some real money!
Speaking of…I started applying for jobs. On Friday, I had my first interview. It was actually with CHLA, where I’m working now as an intern. If I get this job I’ll have such a great opportunity to train, learn, and grow as a therapist! There are so many brains to pick and so many resources to refer to. I spent my day off calling, writing letters, reviewing my resume, and faxing everything to each potential employer. What a hectic day…kinda stressful too. The other thing that I have to consider is where I’m going to be and where Jes will be. I was looking forward to being with him again after 6 months at home but this plan may have to be postponed once more. You’d think that we were used to being apart but it seems to get harder and harder.
Anyway, wedding plans are sort of coming along. The wedding date has been set for October 12, 2002. The ceremony will take place at Jes’ dad’s church in Cerritos and the reception should be in a Chinese restaurant that can accommodate a lot of people. I’ve been looking at dresses online and in magazines but haven’t tried any on yet. Nothing else has been set yet. I have a lot of work to do! It’s hard planning a wedding when you have no money.
I just finished week 4 at CHLA and things are going well. I think I’m on track with everything I need to accomplish so far. My clinical instructor will be out all this coming week so that will be interesting. I’ve got 3 kids that i’m following independently now and i’m going to be picking up another one this week. He’s in the ICU though so I’ll have some supervision just to be safe.
Wedding plans are coming along slowly. Last weekend, Jes and I decided on a tentative October date for next year but haven’t really announced anything since we don’t know how the date will work out with the church and other vendors. I still can’t get over how much this will cost us. I’m just itching to get a job that pays so i can start saving money for it.
It’s almost ski/boarding season!! I’m so excited and can’t wait for it to start snowing in Tahoe!! We’ve got a trip planned for the end of the year already. It should be lots of fun, especially if it dumps and dumps! We’re going to stay in a cabin from Dec. 28 – Jan. 2nd. I’ve been waiting for it to snow again ever since it stopped…pray for powder!!
The World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York were attacked yesterday morning. Very scary. Every time I see the coverage on the news it makes me want to cry. The images are so surreal. It’s also weird that I’m JUST getting through the emotions of the day 24 hours later than everyone else. I was at work all day when it happened and was confused by all the messages left for me on my cell phone that evening on my way home. It wasn’t until I got home that I realized what had happened.
I don’t know what I’d do if I was one of the passengers or one of the people stuck on the 100th floor. Do you stay in and burn to death or jump and risk being paralyzed from the neck up for the rest of your life? What do you say to a loved one who has just called you from a cell phone in a hijacked plane? So many questions spinning in my head. Times like these really make you appreciate the life you have and the people around you. Make the most of everyday. Family and friends should never be taken for granted.
On a lighter note…I’m finishing my last week at Rancho Los Amigos. I really can’t believe how quickly 12 weeks have gone by. I’m also very amazed at the amount of knowledge and experience I’ve gained. I feel like I’ve really grown as a person and as a therapist. My fellow interns have also been great. I don’t think I would have survived without them…especially Alicia, my collaborative partner. My clinical instructor and interdisciplinary team have been fun to work with. I will never forget the patients and the people I’ve met. I’ve got lots of inspiring stories to tell to students too. OT is so much more than knowing how to take range of motion measurements and grading activities. It’s all about making sure that you find out what’s meaningful to people and bringing it back to them somehow. I’ve got a cool job…
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