New Job

Well my first week at my new practice is done. I feel pretty good about it all told. It was (is) hard to learn a completely new hospital system. Who do you call for this or that. What resources are available and what do we do ourselves. I'm getting used to handwriting notes and flipping through paper charts again. All in all I like the simpler system. I also really like the way Michigan tracks vaccine administration. There is no guessing what's been done where and when and what is missing.
There are lots of cultural differences working here rather than Cleveland which I'll have to get used too. I've noticed lots of younger married couples. Much more use of alternative medicine and fewer smokers. (In my one week sample of course).
I've rounded twice and have been amazed both times at the sweet simplicity of the work flow. No complicated med rec, no duplication to the point of madness... sigh. I think I'm going to really like it here. My partners are all very different but are all very nice. The nurses and office staff are helpful and patient.
...lets just wait and see how I feel after next weekend. I round and take call for 5 days. I hope it's not to busy.

I LOVE the 80s

So most of you know I'm not that into U-Tube and I've never posted a video clip on this blog but this one really made me laugh. You should check it out.



watch out for that angel kid....

Correction

Thank you anonymous. My source was wrong the election is indeed a fundraiser for the Omena Historical Society.

You can buy a mayoral spot in Omena Michigan....

But only if you are a dog, or a horse or a cat.

I kid you not. Omena Michigan (in our new home county) is electing it's first mayor in 150 years. There are 27 candidates, all animals. You can vote as many times as you want. One dollar a vote. Proceeds are going toward the humane society.

Just throwing this out there....

Is it OK to read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies before I actually read Pride and Prejudice? Yes please feel free to comment on the gaping hole in my public school education.

VS

On Inheriting Roses

Joel, Adeline and I moved into our new home almost a month ago and we LOVE it. We feel so much at home already it's hard to believe that we have actually spent so little time there. We have been back to Cleveland for 9 days so that I could work and I am back again now for the same reason. Everyone asks if there were any surprises when we moved in. (When we moved into our Cleveland home we discovered a dishwasher that was broken among other things) Both of us agree that it is better than we remembered it being. Most of that has to do with the garden.

The flower gardens are amazing. There is Lupine and foxglove, daises of every color, peonies, violets, columbines, clematis, wisteria and roses. In fact there are so many rose bushes that I tried to count them on one of our first days there and gave up when I hit 26 in the back yard. There has to be a dozen more in the front and I have found a few more hiding in the back that I know I missed on the first count. There are beautiful heirloom, climbing, and knockout roses, huge trellised hedges and small bloom covered bushes and I haven't the slightest clue what to do with them.

I've never had roses before. No I take that back. I've never been able to keep arose alive before and now I've got this instant prize collection of them. I'm so scared I'm going to kill them. This garden was obviously somebodies pride and joy I would feel horrible if I turned it all to thorny dust even if I never knew the person. I feel responsible for these flowers like someone has left their pet with me and I don't know how to care for it.....

SO.... I am seeking advice on the care and maintenance of roses from anyone who is willing to share their secrets. Especially if you've got any green or natural solutions to what to feed them and rid them of aphids.

I have some pictures I'll try to post soon but my computer here at work won't accept my memory card now so you'll have to wait but trust me they're pretty.

Running Naked and Track Etiquette

Today I had to be out of the house for four hours while it was being inspected. I decided to go to the gym. This is usually a pretty relaxing thing for me to do and a good way to burn a couple hours. Today however it was pretty stressful.
First off I forgot my ipod. Without that small piece of wonderful technology along with my nike+ attachment wrapped onto my arm I don't know my pace or how many laps I've done. I am also pretty addicted to the music. I have a very eclectic mix of running music from Kanye West to The Drop Kick Murpheys and a few pop stars that shall remain nameless. I love it all. So I felt a little naked and weird without it to start.
Then I decided to run on the track which mid day has it's fair share of older people walking on it. I'm not talking about 60 or 70 year olds. I'm talking about OLD people. But that's OK I can deal and I'm always happy to see them out. They usually stick to the inside lane and I lap them 3-4 times a turn. There are even a few I have gotten to know and exchange "Hellos", "How are yous" and "You're looking goods". Today there were all sorts of weird things going on on the track. It was packed and just about every piece of track etiquette was thrown by the way side. For example

Track Etiquette #1: Stay in your lane.
Today people were wandering in and out of lanes like drunk ducks. (Trust me we used to have a pet duck with a bit of a problem) They always managed to wander into my lane right before I was going to pass.

Track Etiquette #2: Stay out of the running lane unless you are running.
The fourth lane is the fast lane, has been since the beginning of time. It's the easiest to run, it's the most accurate measure of distance and in competition reserved for the #1 seed. If you are walking and getting lapped by Violet and her walker with the tennis balls and streamers on it or if you are just standing on the track watching your boyfriend lift weights. GET OUT OF THE RUNNING LANE.

Track Etiquette #3: The track is a one way street. Just go with the flow.
Today there were two women that despite being asked very politely by Violet and others to please turn around and walk in the right direction... refused. They were also violating articles #1 and #2.

Track Etiquette #4: Don't spit gum on the track
It jams up the walkers

Track Etiquette #5: Cover up your junk.
You know who you are. 'nuf said

Despite all of these obstacles I managed to finish 4 miles in pretty good time and didn't resort to violence once. We'll see what happens when we get the results from the inspection.