When the Parents are on Vay-Cay...

I come home to dog sit!

I've been at my parent's place this past week looking after their little pooch, Mac. He's just over a year and pretty darn cute (even if he does bark at just about everything he sees).

Here's a photo of him:



Despite it being the middle of July, everything in the garden is full of colour. I took an opportunity today to snap a few photos in the back yard...


One of the many Hostas in the garden. Still wet from a brief rain shower.



I love the colour of this flower - so vibrant!



The "creek" at the back of the property. From time to time actual herons come to visit it!




Playing around with the features on my camera. Lavender in a planter box just off the deck.

The next few weeks are filled with all sorts of events. I shall try my best to keep this updated as best I can!!!

Cheers,

T.

Second Placement Done? Check!

Wow – it’s now just over a month from my last post. I’m completely finished my second placement and am now into my research weeks. I really did enjoy my clinical rotation...which really pleasantly surprised me!

I made a conscious choice not to post on this placement – I wanted to make sure that everyone’s privacy (both patients and members of the health care team) was respected.

I don’t want you to think that just because I didn’t write about my experiences, that I didn’t find them valuable...this is quite the contrary. I have learned SO much in just those four weeks. I’d like to share a few of the most important things that stuck with me:

- I was surprised to find that that I really enjoyed interacting with patients.
- I enjoy working with seniors. I find their life stories fascinating and could sit and chat with them for hours.
- I am in awe of the strength that patients show on their road to recovery. I only hope that if ever faced with the same situation, I would be as strong.
- Life doesn’t always go as planned but this doesn’t mean that you have to give up your dreams. Disabilities may change your life, but don’t necessarily end them.

All in all, it was an amazing experience and I really hope that each successive placement goes as well as my first two!

Cheers,

T.