Rainy Thursday

So today Piper got her last puppy shots. She is now 10 lbs 5.5 oz. She was a little more nervous about the whole vet thing this time because last time she got a shot that really burned. She did well, though.

It looks like they are trying to set up my other interviews for May 2.

My sister is coming up from Charleston on Sunday and then leaving to go to AL on Monday. I will be flying there on Thursday to ride up with Kari to Colorado Springs, CO, next weekend. Kari will be there for about 6 months. I am looking forward to visiting Colorado.

What AL and NC need and other misc items

Yes, we can read. A few of us can even write. I saw this am on GMA that Mississippi is on a big campaign to change the "label" that people think of when they think of this state. I do believe that Alabama and North Carolina could benefit from such a campaign. The problem: some of the things people say ARE TRUE.

On a different note: I had my first interview today. It basically was a preliminary interview to see if the applicants had enough critical care experience to go on to the other interviews. I made it past round one. However, now I am REALLY nervous. The next interviews can take up to 3 hrs total. There is one with the chief surgeon, the director of either trauma or the surgical ICU (can't remember now), several of the other surgeons, and at least a couple of the NPs already working for the service. There are three NPs total right now. There are two openings for two more, and then they want to get the 6th person next January. I will update when I know when the next interviews are.

Currently reading: Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. Not my first choice but sent with great recommendations. It is about a midwest family seen through the eyes of the eleven year old son. So far the book contains excellent writing, great commentaries on faith and miracles, and charming descriptions that make you think of being at your grandparents' as a kid ( or at least for me because they lived out in the county and had cows and all).

Doggie Update: Currently enjoying the lovely weather on the back porch. Looking forward to a trip to SC to stay with friends (people and doggies) while mom is gone to AL and then CO with Kari.

The Interview

My interview is for Monday at 10:00 for the trauma NP job.

The Passport's in the Mail

So I went back again today and waited in the very tense, ticked line of travelers also in need of a passport. I brought a book. I think a few of the others wished they had. It started off well- 40 mins of trying to get a baby's pic for their passport. I mean, come on!! Is he contemplating spying on Russia or something. In 10 years, will he even look like his pic?? So that set everyone off to a grand mood. There were two other people after the baby and then me. I was out in about 10 min. and off to go shopping and enjoy the fabulous warm weather. :-)

If you are interested in getting yours, here's where you can find the local passport offices:
http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/

Trying again...

So I had a blog before, but it didn't last long. ( And I really didn't need to be paying for a blog at the time.) So I am giving it a whirl again.

Where we are at:
I now have two dogs, Annabelle and Piper. Annabelle is 2 1/2 yrs old now. I rescued her from the Pitt County Animal Shelter. She is foster mom to my sister's dog Berkley and now to Piper. Piper is our currently 8 lb 7 oz jack russell/wired haired daschund that my dad found in a box at a gas station with her two brothers at Christmas. She is actually a pretty good puppy- housebroken fairly quickly, etc. Both of my dogs are pretty calm natured. I am lucky.:-)

Ok, so job-wise. I am now past my 6 months at Carolinas and can transfer to an NP job. I am really interested in a couple that are posted right now- so if you think of it, pray that the best thing for me works out! I am currently working in the cath lab holding area. It is totally boring after my last ICU jobs, but it has been a wonderful break from the whole total burnout of ICU patients and their families. I do miss the occasional adrenaline rush...

On a more sour note...
This year I have currently had what appears to be the Norovirus twice. I was horrendously sick both times. I did escape the whole hospital/ER thing this last time, though. Anyway, I have had quite enough of this virus and hope to not see anymore of its reckless behaviour for the rest of the year(s).

On a positive note...
Tomorrow is officially Spring and I am ready for it to be here, so move over Winter!!!