Oh Happy Day

I have been MIA since March 1? Really? Well to recap the first half of this month I took boards on March 5th (Step III - so no more "steps" but I do have my pediatrics boards after I finish residency, which is in 27.2 months if you were curious ;-) and have been in the ER pretty much since then. In the ER the residents work shifts (most of mine are 10 hours) and they usually fall from 9a-7p so the bulk of the day is gone once I get out of there.

But TODAY was my first day off in awhile which was fantastic! However, no sleeping in at the Lowdenback house - the puppies had to be dropped off at 7:30am at the vet for their vaccines, exams, and dental cleanings (don't ask - dog insurance is crazy) and I had a light come on in my car so I had to drop it off and pick up a loaner by 9, a hair appt at 10, and an afternoon of class, meetings, and pick-ups. On the plus, my dogs are healthy and happy (and still mildly sedated); nothing is wrong with my SUV (and I got to drive a fun little hybrid loaner with a mouse instead of a stick shift - a Lexus GX if your shopping - def learning curve), and I like I look like myself again :-). I LOVE days off - even when they are more productive than I intend.

Hope everyone is having a Happy Tuesday!!!