Update

I was recently informed that I need to update the blog. Honestly, I really didn't think anyone was reading it anymore. So if anyone is reading this, the biggest update is that I'm moving, again. I know, I know. This will be move number five in less than two years. I've taken a position in Sitka, AK. (Same job, just a different location) As many of you know I've been wanting this for about the last 8 months or so. The reason for the move is two fold, the first being that Sitka has a crew house, therefore, I don't have to pay rent or worry about someone watching my place when I'm gone. The other reason is the patient demographics are a little different. Typically in Ketchikan when on the lear jet I'm picking up a patient from a hospital, and while they're sometime acutely ill, most of the interventions are already in place. Sitka typically picks up patients from remote clinics in small villages. These clinics are not always staffed by high level providers which means we get to do a little more.

The wheels have finally been set in motion. I'm taking the ferry from Ketchikan to Sitka on 12/13. The ferry ride takes about 24 hours. I have a short 36 hours to get settled in Sitka before leaving for Christmas break. I'll be back in Ohio the 12/16-1/3.

Also news worthy, while I'm home I'm getting Lasik surgery (my Christmas gift to myself). I'm extremely excited about it, but a little nervous. It's a laser in your eye! But I'm stoked that when I get up at three am for a flight I won't have to worry about putting in my contacts!