Oops, missed a day yesterday. We have reached day 5, which I consider “over the hump”, as far as call is concerned. I already rounded today, and the end is in sight. I am very thankful that this week hasn’t been quite as crazy as it often is. Especially the nights! Honestly, I wouldn’t mind call at all if it weren’t for the nights. Maybe someday things will be set up differently (perhaps as electronic medical record accessibility improves?) but for now it’s just a necessary part of my job.
So I will take the good weeks as a gift and remember to appreciate them!
Last night we attended a Passover seder hosted by Josh’s parents. I have a lot of complex thoughts about religion, but it isn’t something I want to write about here. That said, the family gatherings are so lovely. And Annabel did a great rendition of some song about frogs landing all over the pharoah’s body parts and belongings.
Today, thus far I have:
– completed a 5 mi run (got up early!)
– rounded/finished notes on inpatients, AND finished backlog of outpatient notes
About to head back home to relieve my parents, who have been “on call” for Josh and I all week as our nanny took her (much-deserved!) vacation. They have been amazing but I think they are tired out . . .likely will plan on timing our vacay with G’s next time, although I imagine watching A&C will only get more fun/easier with time.
Passover insta-pic:
Happy weekend!
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Oh too bad! I’d love to hear your thoughts about religion! But I do understand being hesitant since you are so googable and there could be professional implications.
Do you ever work in patient? I am a bit confused by you being on call over night.
Nope,no in house call. But having the potential to be woken up by the phone for 7 straight nights (and sometimes I do,for the whole week) is hard for me! I know some people wouldn’t be as bothered but I just find it really hard.
As for religion, I think writing about it is just too personal for me. And I feel like I am still evolving my thoughts and maybe will forever. Plus, I really respect people that have a strong faith as well as those who do not.
SO CUTE, especially that pic of A, she looks adorable there! Yes, re: religion—I used to think I had it all figured out, but like most things, the older & more experienced I get, the more complicated it seems. And I really admire and sometimes envy those that have a strong faith and use it to fuel their life purpose in a positive way (I’m trying to be diplomatic…); the cultural aspects of it are really beautiful to me, in particular—everyone coming together to celebrate and enjoy family & friends.