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It's been 13 hours at work, forgive me if I can't think of anything creative. :)

Today, I was late for the first time at my new job. And got [sort of] chewed out for the first time at my new job. And I was irritated and didn't care for the first [more like fourth] time at my new job. And then we moved on and the day got better. Anyway. 

I took care of a super sickie guy/gal today! In an effort to not get fired for HIPAA violations, all I can say is that he/she was pretty unstable all day, which meant lots of titrating of medication drips, managing of fluids and electrolytes, keeping on top of the ventilator, and monitoring the crap out of him/her. It was a great learning experience and the day ended up a success. I found out I have another six weeks or so before I have to switch to the dreaded night shift. :/ Eeek. I am SO not looking forward to that. 

Source!

In other news, Christian got some solid confirmation that he will be able to join the fine researchers at the University of California San Francisco this summer for a month of medical research, contact-making, and vacationing learning. Christian has been interested in matching at UCSF for residency (a mere three years away!) and this will be a great opportunity for him to meet some of the people up there and to sell himself as a great candidate for their emergency medicine residency program. One of the things I love most about Christian is that when he has a goal, he never stops putting in the hard work. Many people will spend their summers going on vacations and hanging out, but Christian will spend his doing research (for FREE) for UCSF. And I have a sneaking suspicion that his efforts will pay off in the end. But this (most importantly) means, I'm going to San Francisco this summer (if only for a weekend or two)!!!! Yay for me. :) Something has to offset spending an entire month without my roomie/husband/buddy/doggy-dad. Who wants to come stay with me and Viessey in July??

Also: our taxes got accepted (yay for refunds), I'm getting closer to making a decision about grad school, we might take a mini-vacation again in a few weeks, and Christian is trying to woo me off the computer by blaring Paul McCartney/Wings love songs from across the room. Viesa's not into it, but I think I'll sign off and spend the last 20 minutes of my night (before I'm unconscious) with him. 

CRAZY THURSDAY! Hope everyone has a magnificent and super safe weekend. We will be down in Tucson, trying to do/see a million people/things. Hit us up. 

<3

Ash + Chris + Baby V

Viesa - exhuasted after helping me make some appointments and field some phone calls yesterday.