5.5 is done!
Well level 5.5 is over, this is my extended term and I feel like I should have trained for this marathon…. no more public health clinical L Community theory, leadership, neonatal theory 1, and research are all over. I'm in Neonatal theory 2, breastfeeding, with 2 more to start in about a week.
I had a love/hate relationship with this term…. I really enjoyed my clinical placement/group/instructor…..more than I expected, but all the online stuff was stressful. Online is actually more work in my opinion, because all of the discussions are sooooo drawn out. There is also so much room for misinterpretation. For the first time since starting this program, I found myself in a situation where my interpretation of a person based on their online expression, was totally off compared to who they were in person. .......(this is true in the online dating world as well!! things are NOT always what they seem!!!) case in point below....
This was a good reminder that, no matter what the words are on the page, people will interpret them based on who they are, not just what the message says. Tone and emotion are often misinterpreted and before you react, you ought to have a face to face. Unfortunately many people never do that part, and they go on assuming they know the whole story and continue to carry around negative opinions….I’ve decided not to do that…..I’m finding there is so much negativity out there, I refuse to engage in it, and I refuse to be a carrier……there is good in everyone, and in all situations if you take the time to look.
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| Find the silver lining |
I think there will always be people that take most things personally. I used to do that…. a lot. I still do sometimes, but I am getting better. The more committees I am involved in, and the more I have to present information to different groups, the more I realize that I can’t please everyone. I also can’t control how everyone interprets me, and I am ok with that. My intention is always just to share what I have learned. This understanding is making me more aware when others present as well. Speaking of presenting, I got to present to the curriculum committee on the global health research/initiative I have been working on. It was well received and is going through the formal approval process this month!, with changes to be implemented as early as next term!! A colleague and I will be presenting to faculty tomorrow on our work with the new NCLEX-RN and student perspectives...... and BCIT really DOES value student perspectives, which is great.
My little princess is growing like a weed. I love her more every day. She is going to be a big sister (her Dad is expecting, not me!!) come August, which is very exciting for her. It will be a busy time, as I will be heading into my final preceptorship as well. First though will be 17 days back in Edmonton with my family. I miss them so much and it would sure be nice to have them around to help with Paige. Lately it has been really hard to validate staying in Vancouver. It is super expensive- pretty….sure, but I miss my family. My sister is coming in June and taking me to UFC –yay!! And then to Tough Mudder the next weekend – ugh. I’m pretty nervous for the second one, but I am sure we will have a blast.
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| I am totally at risk for that first one.... |
As of July 31, I will no longer be an employee at The Rusty Gull…..11 years later! I have such mixed feelings about this, but am happy to be beginning a new chapter in my life! Not really sure how I am going to pay the bills at this point, but I trust that things will work out…..they always do.
Everything seems to be coming full circle…..
This summer will be busy with 4 online courses, a 28 page paper on the pathophysiology of neonatal vulnerability, visits with mommy, road trips with Paige to explore BC, and deciding what beach I would like to spend Christmas on….planning fantasy trips is my favorite way to avoid homework these daysJ
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