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I'm about half way through my trip now and I feel that it's going much too fast. I can't believe i'll be home already in just about 2 1/2 months. Although that seems like a lot of time, i feel like it is going to to go so fast. October is practically over already and then Thanksgiving will be here! The time is flying.

A couple roommates and I carved pumpkins yesterday in honor of fall (even though it's spring here). It made me miss the leaves changing colors and wearing boots and scarves. I didnt realize how much i miss being home sometimes. In addition, im going to miss halloween, thanksgiving, Christmas aaaaand New Years. What was i thinking?  I'm gonna be craving some spinach quiche and potato casserole. 

I didn't work much last week because I was sick again. Today was a crazy day, but i spent most of my time with 1 patient. She is about 2 years old and is one of my favorites; she has an interesting family dynamic and i'm pretty sure her mom is not all there cognitively. Her granny is the sweetest lady i've met in a while. When I met this little girl she was so scared and traumatized that she wouldnt let anyone near her. She screamed and turned away from anyone other than her mom or granny. That was 3 weeks ago. Today, she approached me first and gave me a hug before I left. Her anxiety is much less and she allowed the nurse to fix her hearing aids without any problems. This turn around is not all my doing, but I know that I had a part in it. It reminds me that helping children is my calling. She is my inspiration at work when I feel like I have no idea what i'm doing. 

As much as I am enjoying my time here, I really hope that I am stepping in the right direction. Eventually I do have to grow up, get a job, find a place to work full time and do whatever else you're supposed to do as an adult. I feel like part of me is still looking for my calling. For me, South Africa is a pretty good place to be right now.

Request for New Blog

Well, i've been requested to update 


I haven't taken the time to update in a while because nothing new and exciting is happening here. However, it is South Africa so, i figure there's always something new to talk about. 


For the past month i've had 2 other interns at the hospital with me, both of them Certified Child Life Specialists. It was so nice to have them around, unfortunately they were only here for a month and so they have left and gone back to the states already. (sad face) They brought with them many new resources, including a ton of bubbles, which was amazing! Sadly, I will not have any more partners until November and then it will be a very large group of students. On the bright side, this means that I have another month to get my stuff together before they come. Hopefully they will each take over a ward and I am crossing my fingers that they will have plenty to keep them busy. It could get quite crowded in our very tiny office with another 12 people. 


The weather is finally starting to get warmer. However, it is Cape Town, so in one day it will go from sunny/beautiful to cloudy/crazy windy/freezing. Even on a sunny day, the wind can be so strong and cold that it's not nice to walk anywhere. I can't complain tho because in about a month when it really starts to get cold back home, it will be nice and warm here (anyone want to come visit?)


Our house is quite full now, we have 9/10 rooms full, with the exception of this week - 2 people being on vacation. Luckily for me, the house is still pretty chill and we all get along for the most part. Of course, with the 9 people living in close quarters, there's bound to be some form of aggravation every now and then. But for now, Ill happily live in peace :)


Today, I am home sick, not sure sick with what. Hoping to recover by tomorrow so I can have a full week. 

That's all I have for now, but I do have 1 photo for the week, i think it's my favorite from last week