I'd say 2010 was a bit of a "transitional" year, and while I'm still as lost as ever in my goals, I can safely say I have come out a bit wiser- I now know that if it weren't for that little thing we call "money-" I would have seen far more of this world! Alas now, it's time to concentrate on saving, planning, and dreaming of the next big adventure- while enjoying this one!
There's still far too much of this land to see, and I'm slowly checking things off the list- However, next month, despite the new "budget" I (sort of) placed myself on, the ultimate journey will be reached with a 3500 km train to Perth, Western Australia. Hopefully 36 hours in a train seat, surrounded by Australia's finest will give me an idea just what this country is all about...
In less exciting news, began work in the ED (Emergency Department, not Erectile Dysfunction) and now I can say "why do people complain so much about socialized medicine?!" I don't see a problem with breaking your hip and getting treated with analgesia, an x-ray, a diagnosis, maybe traction, and then surgery? And for "free" (so they say....) Or showing up to triage and saying "I want sleeping tablets because I'm stressed" and receiving exactly that and a home visit from a psychiatrist??
Someone please tell me the problem! The problem in taking care of not only one's citizens, but of human beings?
I can also safely say there are those who abuse the system- the drunk 30-something who wets their pants in their bed because they are so drunk, all while not being compliant to ANY advice given... Or the "I have had pain for two months, and now it's 3am and I need to see a doctor RIGHT NOW." But in the end, I enjoy treating and helping people who need it.
So for now, Cheers to 2011- for another fun, healthy, crazy year!!!!
