Friday- CPI and Mid-term Complete- Time to Relax and Reflect

It's been 4 weeks of clinical! We survived! Today we got the morning off to finish all the paperwork we have to complete for midterms. It was nice to have that out of the way before the weekend and be able to relax that rest of the time! We had lunch with all the students, the doctors, PTs and a new doctor and her son just arrived for the next two weeks.  After lunch we went to try to watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics, we missed the very beginning, but were able to watch the majority of the opening ceremony.  It was a neat  experience to watch it with the students from Great Britain and Ireland. They had to explain all the pop culture references. I didn't make it long through the introductions of the countries, I think I got to J before I got bored and walked back. We went out to Sea Side Heights for dinner. I have been pushing this group to go- they have the best fry jacks! It just takes a while for service, but the food is delish! I had garlic shrimp and calaloo.  We tried to sing karaoke, but the computer they play it off of was broken. So we all hung around, chatting with some locals. then some of us headed back to Hillside in the MOST INTERESTING/SKETCHY taxi ride ever. I will not elaborate any further, but this story will resurface when I'm home for sure!

I can't believe it has already been 1 month already! I have gotten into the groove of things and am really enjoying all the experiences. I have said before both of my clinicals so far- I can do anything for two months, and it's the truth.  No matter how anxious I was before getting on my flight in Greensboro, or how many tears I shed when saying bye to my parents, It has all worked out better than I could have anticipated. I have met so many great people here, had so many experiences so far and lots of laughs. I miss everyone back at home! It's been tough only having contact via iMessages, Facebook and Facetime. I know that sounds like more than enough media outlets, but there are just times when I want to just hear my best friends' voices and have my mom tell me it's going to be okay. (okay i'm done with my sappy reflections)

 As I look back on this past year, well specifically since I began PT school, I am so glad I am where I am. I've learned to laugh at myself, be more accepting of new situations, and of course, how to be a PT. I wouldn't change any of my experiences- well..... there might be a few....

1 month to go in Belize, means 1 month until my birthday! I can't repeatedly remind everyone at home- BUT my golden birthday is August 24, which so happens to mark our last day in Belize. For some reason I am very excited it's my golden birthday, I mean I have been waiting 24 years for this!