Checking In

I haven't had much time for writing. But in a good way! I started school on the 10th, and it has been nonstop since. I absolutely love my classes! Such a change from the first year, where I took one more class than I am now, as well as all the stress around learning new ideas. I have been able to see some friends I made last year, which also has eased the anxiety of the beginning of the year. And the highlight is...my internship. I am in love. I am interning at Agape Hospice, and I know that hospice is the work I want to do. Agape itself is a great organization. They put a ton of time and effort into the proper training because healthcare is so regulated. They don't want their interns, volunteers and new employees putting anything in jeopardy. I have loved all the training because it has really educated me on a lot of things, plus I have met some really great people. I also shadowed various positions the past two weeks. I shadowed the RN, the chaplain, the social worker and the CNA. I must throw a shout out to the CNA's of the world. They do the really hard work! The best part of the year thus far is that I actually have had time to spend with friends and family. I made it to bookclub, where we had a really great time...I went to a concert last night with a friend...I watched football today. All in all, it will be a good year. And...I am going to put this out there. If things go well with Agape, I hope, hope, hope I could be a candidate for a job when I graduate. They don't require licensure, though I will sit for the exam right after graduation anyway. They also have a "north" team which I hope may need a social worker. I don't want to get my hopes up, but I know it is important to put the energy toward what I want. I remember creating a vision board for the academic advisor position at Regis and...got the job. So, I think if I put my energy out there, something good will come of it. All in all, things are really good and I am feeling very content!