Saturday, February 03, 2007


Well I guess I haven't made a post because I didn't think I had to much to share. Work has been entirely uneventful. That is a good thing. Trying to get caught up on the prenatal program before I go away for 8 weeks. For those who don't know, I run the prenatal program here. It is a lot of work because there are usually 40 - 50 prenatals at any given time and don't really get a set time to work on it. There are 2 full time nurses coming in March which will be good for the clinic. Since I am part time now, it might mean I will have to share an apartment with the nurse that shares my position. Which means I will only work half time (instead of picking up to almost full time as I have been). I guess that would give me the opportunity to check out Nunavut and NWT. I haven't done it thus far because it has been so short staffed here. I felt guilty when I thought about going there and leaving Oxford House short staffed. I already have my nursing license processed ( just need to pay for it) for the NWT and Nunavut. So that could be an interesting experience. I really love my job here though and feel wierd about not being here as much. But it has been so much better being part time. It helps to get regular time out. I have a much better attitude this way. I don't get as frustrated with the BS that inevitably occurs.
I have finally gotten back into exercising regularly. I only have 5 pounds left before Vietnam. I had put on a few extra in the fall and then Christmas (even though I was up here). As long as I am in reasonable shape for Vietnam. I am so excited for Vietnam. I love travelling. Well I made a post. Considering I'm not the blogging type, one post per week is pretty good!!! Oh and the picture is of the nursing staion on the residence side. (It was earlier in the year, we actually have alot more snow). My barbecue is covered.

3 comments:

Tricia said...

Hey Pam,

Thanks for the encouragement. I think I expressed my feeling of incapability ineffectively. I feel fully capable of working such jobs, sure they seem overwhelming, but I think I could do them. The feelings of incapability are related to the fact that I don't have what these organizations want when hiring a person. I don't speak 14 languages. I don't have a Master's degree. I don't have 5-10 years of experience. And I don't have any say in determining whether they should hire me or not. I think that's more of what I was trying to refer to.

Thanks for posting again.
Tricia

Anonymous said...

Great to see the photo of your "home away from home". I don't envy you the snow and cold weather! We are running consistently -10 to -15 daytime highs these days. At least the Winterlude people are happy. Last weekend was the opening and the entire canal was finally open. A bit rough but open.

Love, MOM

DAve and JAnie said...

Pam,
Corrina wore the elastic jeans today and i have to admit they were adorable! thanks again for all the cute clothes you give to her. It is so fun to dress her well!
I like seeing your pictures! I have to keep this short as i am writting a short paper for school. I have lots of assignments now and am a little behind.
Take care,
thanks for your thoughts and prayers!
Love janie