So, the weekend and beginning of the week goes something like this:
Saturday was beautiful, as I already wrote about I went on the Sisanda Fundaytion trip with the kids from the townships. Sunday was cold and rainy, it was not entirely enjoyable.
Sunday I was supposed to go to the Waterfront with a friend, but she cancelled last minute due to the weather so I was cooped up inside with very little to do. However, I did go out to see South Africa vs New Zealand Rugby game, it was very good and SA won!
Yesterday I went sand-boarding with some of my housemates and it was fantastic! (other than the walks back up the sand dunes) It's much like snowboarding, but you have walk back up the dune and when you fall, er do a cartwheel and land on your face, it doesn't hurt nearly as much :) I boarded all morning and then in the afternoon went to a restaurant called Moyo where they paint your face as part of the tradition.
Today was the first day of work. It was entirely overwhelmed and I woke up 10 mins late so I was NOT prepared when my supervisor came to pick me up. The hospital is big and a bit busy, but I think i'll do okay.I was very nervous this morning, but felt like I could handle it by the time I left. My biggest concern is getting in the wrong mini-bus taxi and them not getting me to work on time. I only had a half day today, but in a half day, i met at least 20 people, went to a meeting, shadowed on 4 wards, had some terrible coffee (OH and big update here, I found a coffee maker!! :)), found the Child Life office and viewed all the activities I can use. All in 4 hours.
So, tomorrow I must figure out how to get to the hospital, it's not too far from where I live, so i figure I can walk when it's nicer weather out. The rest of the week will be full days (7:30 to 3) and i'm certain I will be exhausted by the end of the day tomorrow. However, this weekend should be fantastic!! but i'll write more about that the next time i'm here.
I miss everyone back home. I even found myself missing work today. If you guys think it's crazy at CLC then you should visit this hospital for a day, it's easy to be grateful. But even with the getting used to things and the huuuuge differences, I still am enjoying myself and making the most out of every moment. I have a long time to go here still and i'm looking forward to it.
love always,
christy
Sounds good, SHP! Are you taking photos? You should upload photos to the ol' FB so we can see your friends and see you sandboarding. I'm glad to hear you did not crash and hurt yourself, lol. (But no, really.) :) Moyo sounds like a fun time with the facepaint. Glad to hear you got a little acclimated to the hospital; hopefully things will go smoothly from now on! Like I said, I woke up late on multiple occasions in Spain... just make sure your alarm battery doesn't die (this is not a fun experience). ;-) Much love, and glad to hear you're doing well. John and I are thinking about you & praying for your time to be brilliant! :)
ReplyDeletePS, I have skype now. Did I tell you this already? I keep looking for you, but alas. I'm elissa.russell06. :)
ReplyDeleteWEEEEE Sand boarding sounds fantastic. I bet it will be especially fun when it's warmer out! Work sounds like a nice challenging learning experience :)
ReplyDeleteSandboarding sounds like fun. The hospital sounds interesting. My knee is doing well. Was walking on crutches yessterday and thanks to your mom's exercise program, I'm using a cane today and getting around much better. Love you tons.
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