Back again

After much thought and consideration I’ve decided to start blogging again. I blogged briefly last year on a shared blog, so I transferred a few of the (what I think are) funnier posts I had written. It was interesting going back and reading through old posts I have written and reflect on what else was going on that time in my life. I think I’ve softened up a bit (literally and figuratively, lol), probably still a smart ass, and definitely as quirky as ever (but perhaps better hidden). After going through all the different core clinical rotations I can reflect on how my own feelings towards medicine and patient care have evolved. What I’ve really come to realize is how my empathy towards humans changes depending on how stressed out I feel. The more stressed I become, the less empathy I have for other people. Being a fourth year now I can actually sit back and enjoy my rotations as the majority of them I have chosen for my own learning interests, and not worry about a test at the end. I’ve moved into the student housing by the hospital which is surprisingly nice, and fully furnished. For the first time in my life I am sans roommate, which is neither good nor bad but definitely a change. Although I can be a loner by nature I do miss sometimes being able just come out of my room and have a real person present to talk to. Part of this problem has been ameliorated by a peace lily recently purchased (I call her ‘Lil for short). I still wouldn’t mind waking up and finding a kitten in my closet...