I love happy endings

I fostered a dog for a rescue group in L.A. called the Mutt Scouts. They are the greatest people you'd ever want to meet. Tito, now Kilo, was my first foster dog ever. He was so attention starved he clung to me every minute. I knew he went to a great new home but to see the update written by the new owners themselves is just heartwarming for me. I'm so happy he's in good hands now. 

Read about his new life.

It's rolling along

Time that is. Time in clinical assignment. 5 days a week at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach for basically no pay. I know we have to pay our dues, I did sign up for this. It still can wear a person down. I discounted what the effect of pursuing a new career would be on my marriage, and my life. Saying that this is difficult is putting it lightly. My husband and I are both doing the best we can to make it through this tough time because we both know that in the end we will be in a better financial situation. It's a good thing we aren't having (or had) children. Trying to stay optimistic and nurturing of our relationship without completely losing my sanity or health - it's a real challenge. 

Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital

Here are some pictures of the hospital I was assigned to for my clinical assignment. With any luck, I will be hired on when I'm finished with school. Seriously, this hospital is right near the beach and every patient room has a gorgeous view!!

Second Semester

I'm into my 5th week of school in my second semester of the Radiology Technology program at Cypress College. I am wiped out on a daily basis this semester - so far. My schedule is very busy and the clinical hours are tough some days. Add that to the fact that everyone is watching your every move and comparing you to your classmates, adds more stress to the situation for me. I'm doing well though. I have great reviews from the clinical supervisor and I hear rumors from others too that I am doing very well. This is good and boosts my confidence also. Studying for classes has been fairly easy so far. We are about to have our first competency for the GI system - crossing fingers that it won't be too bad. Next up is the skull -- OH HOW I AM NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT! I wonder if the regular Joe knows just how many bones there are in the human skull? So, it's going to get worse but when we get through that the rest should be a piece of cake! I'll have one more week break before I start my internship in June then I'll be an indentured servant for 1.5 years.

Laura

Back to School

Well, here I am in August of 2007. I've officially started my schooling in the Radiology Technology program at Cypress College in Cypress, CA. The two classes I am in should be interesting but specifically my positioning class should be fun! Lots of hands on, roll-playing involved. Already, a quiz next week. I better get to studying!

Laura

He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. ~ Unknown