Lots of change....

So, for the past two and a half years I have been working a full time 12 hour day/night rotation in Emergency. To say it was a steep learning curve when I started would be an understatement. It has been a GREAT opportunity to learn and develop my skills as a nurse. The job has provided me with to say the least, entertaining stories; foreign objects, interesting explanations for these same foreign objects, intense codes, missing body parts..the list could go on.  My biggest hesitation of leaving probably has to do with the fantastic people and friends that I have had the opportunity of working with. BUT.... the flip side to this job has been for the past two and half years I have "been" the job. It has dictated so much of what I am able to do, so...... I'm making a change; just for a little while.

On a whim after a difficult shift one night, I applied for a home care job. I probably couldn't get more opposite- I know. But, I thought whats the harm in applying? Well, to my amaze I got the job, and am taking it. It is a temporary position for a year. I am petrified to start something new, new staff, new surroundings, new everything. Steve is thrilled for me as the job is a 8-4 gig, but has hesitations as if anyone knows me, my skills surrounding driving and directions are LESS than stellar, but that is why GPS was invented right???? Anyways the other perk to not working twelve hour shifts and nights is that I can pursue so many interests that I have either just been too tired to do or haven't had the time off for. One of those interests that I have wanted to for a while now... DECORATING!! I have found through our last few reno projects that I have throughly enjoyed designing and decorating our homes and projects we have taken on. I have already signed up for a course through Mount Royal, so we will see how it goes! Steve may want me to go back to Emergency as I will now have all this spare time for home decor and clothes shopping:)