Lately, I've noticed how much America loves dysfunction. People are writing books about their messed up childhoods and making millions. And here I am working my way through my normal life like a sucker. It's times like these where I wish my life wasn't relatively normal. I would love to cash in on this "dysfunction craze." It almost makes me wish that my parents were hardcore hippies with extreme liberal agendas. To make it better I would turn out to be the exact opposite of them with uneducated conservative agendas laced with deep insecurity. I would later write a book that would be a best seller entitled, "My Parents are Hippies: My Prelude to Perpetual Hatred"
Generally, I've been happy with the way my life has been going. I love my job as an EMT at LDS Hospital ER. Every day that I am there, I feel I'm making a difference. I've seen and done a lot of crazy things in the 2 months I have worked. Even though it can be stressful and there are some things I struggle with, I at least feel like I'm doing something with my life while I'm going to school. It has been a tremendous inspiration for me to pursue emergency medicine as a career. Such a field is definitely not for everyone, but it works great for me. I think the question I have gotten the most since I've worked there is "aren't you afraid of getting sick from all the people you deal with?" I just simply reply "If anyone who worked in a hospital was really scared of getting sick then they would be out of a job." I worked my first shift at the new hospital Intermountain Medical Center a couple of days ago. It was fun but very chaotic. Granted, it was the 4th day the hospital was open, it was still very disorganized. I would like to go there once things settle down and get stabilized.
Aside from the new job, my life has been relatively stable. I'm about 2 weeks from turning 21 and about 2 months from moving back home with my family. Turning 21 will be fun but I don't think it will change my life much. Moving back home will be an adjustment. I'm pretty used to do whatever I want at anytime. It's been a great run. But it will save me money that I desperately need for school. Even though my life is relativly normal right now, I wouldn't change a thing about it. I feel like I've associated myself with great friends and aquaintances. I feel like I've made good choices that have helped bring me where I am today. I may occasionally bitch about how something or the other sucks, but my life is by no means miserable.
I hope all is well on your end of the screen. :)
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