QUICK RECAP!

Last Saturday we spent the day hiking near Mt. Rainier- it was simply the most beautiful place I have EVER EVER EVER been. We were in awe for most of the hike. I felt like I was in the Sound of Music the entire time! That night we went to go see 300 Days of Summer. I LOVED IT!!! It made me laugh so loud, then cry, then whimper, then chuckle, then be silent. Yes, lots of emotions from the movie. Then on Sunday we spent the day eating pancakes, going to a street fruit and produce market, going to church, and staying up way way too late watching Pulp Fiction.

The week at work was nothing TOO remarkable. I have begun learning the ropes at the office, and finally feel like I am not a total outsider among the staff. Obviously being white and english-speaking makes me an outsider in an of itself among the MAs, but I am beginning to form relationships and jokes among the staff, which is great.

I am also becoming more comfortable with my procedures (the simple ones), giving me more of an opportunity to talk to my patients and connect with them on a little bit of a deeper level.

We went to a single-A baseball game last night, the Yakima Bears, and it was JV night, so the 8 of us got our own section complete with posters, fans, free beer, and a big photo on the jumbotron.

This week I got a care package from Tim, and I didn’t stop beaming all night. I was jumping up and down and showing everyone a photo of the two of us from Mt. Hope. **Tim- I haven’t had a chance to call you- but I am writing to you today!!! Thanks SOOO much** Then I also got a couple packages from my mom and dad full of amazing food and sweets and a puff (just in time for cold nights in Yakima). Lastly, I got a letter from Danielle today- again, made my day. I miss everyone from back home, so so much, and I apologize to anyone who is reading this who I have not been able to call or email in the past couple weeks. This time change is killing me- and the lack of internet- and limited phone use, etc.!!

xo