Time has been just flying by, as always. Suddenly, its the end of October and I'm nearing the start of another rotation. Sadly, I am finishing my time on oncology. It has been an interesting month, and I've seen some very interesting cases and, being the only resident on a busy service, I have been busting my butt trying to do well and shine this month (since it is what I want to do with my life, after all). It's been really great, I'll share more in a later post, but I've had such a great month!!
Tonight I have one pick-up shift as night float. Since I had to find a colleague to cover me while I was away for a wedding, I'm paying him back by working for him tonight. It's not all bad; because of the duty hour restrictions (thank you once again ACGME), I can't work both days AND nights, so I had this morning off from work. And it has been truly unbelievable. The weather was uncharacteristically warm and sunny, with a nice little breeze. I got to spend some time with my husband (that doesn't happen often, let me telll you), and we even went on a *very tiny* 3 mile run together this morning. I needed a half day off, I really did. I'm feeling so much better about being a doctor - I was starting to burn out after only having 3 days off this month (all of which were spent busy at a wedding, which was great but I need one day to just catch up on life you know!). The downside for tonight - the other intern scheduled to work asked me to cover for him as well. So it's just me, watching over the entire hospital. Please, I know that most of my shift will be during Halloween, please please no one crash on me. A nice quiet night is all I am asking for! ;)
Now that I've officially jinxed myself, I best be on my way! Caffeine is a necessity tonight for this 18 hour shift!
No comments:
Post a Comment