WILY... May is Here!
What I learned yesterday... Fourth April Edition
It started off with a bang when I was able to jump off the plane and head to a large stadium and receive my second vaccination! I was so grateful to be in the USA where vaccines are plentiful and readily available. I also felt immensely grateful to be American and have the chance to get my second dose in short order.
In Canada, we are following the UK guidelines for vaccination schedules and are trying to get more people vaccinated with one shot rather than having fewer, fully vaccinated people. This means that there is a four-month delay between the first and second doses of COVID19 vaccinations. I definitely understand and respect this decision made in the interest of public health, but equally felt excited to receive my dose in alignment with data published (either 21 days later for Pfizer or 28 days for Moderna). As a Pfizer recipient, I was able to get my second dose 24 days after my first jab in Canada. Not too bad!
What I learned yesterday... Third April Edition
I struggled to get this week posted for a number of reasons.
I finally got to go back to naturopathic medical school for in-person practical sessions! This included a review of hands-on physical exams, gynecology examinations, manipulation practice, blood draws, and intramuscular injections. It was my first time seeing people in person at school in over 7 months! I was pretty overwhelmed with all of the stimulation but energized and excited at the same time. I did feel, however, that the timing of these practial sessions were poorly coordinated and coincided with a growing public health crisis in Toronto, Canada.
My schooling was abruptly discontinued after 6 continuous days of in-person practicals due to a rise in COVID-19 cases across the Ontario province. After a new lockdown, which contained even stricter guidelines than the previous year, I was feeling pretty deflated.
I quickly decided to jump on a plane and head to Texas. When I found out school would be paused for three weeks, I decided to take the opportunity to travel to Texas. This was no small last-minute feat! I had to drive to Buffalo, fly from there, and arrive with all of my documentation and ducks in a row. I decided to do this since my parents are fully vaccinated, and I hadn’t seen them in nearly a year and a half.
What I learned yesterday... Weekly edition: April # 2
This week, we look at everything from the HAES movement, the Naturopathic Alliance, a riveting memoir, and a question you don’t want to forget to include on your patient intake form. In personal news, I was able to enjoy my first bike ride on the waterfront in downtown Toronto and saw the most people I have seen in over a year (jogging or biking on the path).
What I learned yesterday... First weekly post!
How to Start a Professional Podcast from Scratch...
I had absolutely no idea where to start. I had no background in any type of computer or audio work, and frankly, I find even writing this blog overwhelming.
I knew I needed a computer, microphone, some editing software, some music… and a whole lotta creativity, time and understanding of the interwebs. HELLOOOOO, quarantine!!!!
I also knew that if I came out of quarantine without learning a new skill or starting this thing I’ve been talking about starting, that I wouldn’t forgive myself.
Long time coming.
I have come to believe this has been my destiny. To be here pursuing this degree at this time when I have never been more clear with who I am and what I have to offer. That little ego of mine would rather have me locked in a room working towards a perfection that would have made me miserable. Instead, I have been let free and held accountable to reach my potential.