Just got back from m 3rd Colorado Rockies game, and I must say that I'm a fan. Of course, it's easy to be a fan when they've won the last 14 of 15 games. No, I'm not leaving my beloved Cubs, but its nice to cheer for another team. We love Coors Field......its got a beautiful view of the Rockies. Makes me realize that I'm not anywhere near home; and then I miss home. But not for long because there is so much exploring yet to do here. And I love exploring!
Work is better. I'm getting used to it, I think. Everyone that I talk to says it just takes time, but I just want to be a pro now! I want to know the exact words to say to a pts family when you are the one to bring up, "You know, from my professional opinion, I really don't think it's a good idea for your dad to go home." Or, I've already gotten this one a MILLION times, "Speech Therapy, I don't need that I can talk just fine." It's always PT, OT, then ST. Geez people, if you had to choose between rehab with your knee or your BRAIN which one would you choose? I've been kicked out several times already as well. I can feel my skin getting thicker by the days. It's a good thing....I need to learn how to be more assertive and tell people exactly the way it is. My CF supervisor is really good at this. I'm taking good notes.
Overall though, everyday is new and I try to keep it that way. No need to carry the burdens of yesterday through today. So, all those little things that I forgot to do today will really just have to wait until Monday. I'm more positive and attempting to keep the positive energy flowing through my veins throughout the day. Still exhausted, but glad to be busy. We've been slowly decorating our house. David & Amanda come on July 21st, things will definitely be in place by then. Decorating requires money, and boy, we are fresh out of that right now. That reminds me. Pay Day is MONDAY! Life is good again.
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ReplyDeleteGirl, I can't tell you how many times I had patient families tell me that they were certain that the psychotropic drugs cause mental illness: "He wasn't like this before! He was just fine until he started taking those pills."
ReplyDeleteYou'll learn over time how to handle each situation, and you'll see that you become more comfortable as the days go on. And you'll make some mistakes, too, but eventually you'll get into the groove and you'll develop your own clinical style that works for you.
We've been here three years and still haven't finished decorating our house, so good for you! Have a great visit with D&A!