Hiii-YAH!

*This picture taken on the drive home from the karate class I went to tonight."

Yes, karate class. Near the end of my first day with my preceptor, he learned that I work the mixed-martial arts fights in Oregon and he about freaked out because he is some black belt, fancy-pants karate guy. Anyhow, he teaches a karate class Mondays and Thursdays and invited me. I was too busy to go the first night, but I promised to go Thursday. I found out through the course of the week that our receptionist at the clinic also takes his class and has been for 7 years. Needless to say, I was a little intimidated when I got there, but having not worked out the whole time that I've been here, I knew I needed to get some physical activity. So, karate it was. Most of the class was actually exercises and stretches, and with the high heat today and the humidity in the room, I was sweating buckets in no time. Then we moved on to some punches and attacks, then choke defenses. I was paired up with a very slim girl whom I would guess is about 12, and I think I almost killed her. She was a good sport though and a very cheerful little thing. She reminded me of myself at her age and I loved her enthusiasm, especially seeing as she was the only youngster in the class (well, if you don't count me). It was quite the experience and I definately think I'll go back to the class again, though maybe not twice a week. I like my preceptor, but everyone needs a little time away!

Today at the clinic was a half day because the supervising doctor was in for his once-monthly visit. My preceptor is a PA and owns the clinic, but in order for things to be legal, he has to have a physician on staff who reviews 10% of his charts each month. So, once a month, Dr. Adamo comes in to work in the morning and review charts in the afternoon. He was an alright guy, but only a moderately effective preceptor. He had some words of wisdom for sure, but very obviously didn't have the desire to passionately teach - he just kind of wanted to get through the day. Either way, I got to see some patients and practice, practice, practice. But when the last patient was done by noon, all I had to do was finish up my chart notes and I was out of there!

So what did I do to celebrate my freedom? I went home, ate some leftovers from my drug rep dinner the other night, then took a nap. A fabulous 2 hour nap that completely wasted the sunniest, hottest day of the year so far. And I don't regret it. After I got up I did some research for a presentation I have to give tomorrow on the role of incretins in type 2 diabetes (yawn, I know) and then went to karate. And now I'm watching the finale of the Office, so I'm done.

Love to you all,

Jen