Procrastination disaster

I knew that I was going to pay the price, but I didn't realize I'd pay it this badly...

I completely procrastinated on all of my assignments for this rotation, including a 5 page paper, a daily log of all patients seen and a "daily journal," which I can assure you, I did not write in daily (in fact, I did not start it until last week). I've been staring at my laptop for the last day and a half because of my procrastination, and I am hating it.

What is good about my procrastination, however, is that it is keeping me busy and avoiding the task of preparing to leave my home until next March. Oh sure I'll be home over Christmas, and maybe a weekend here or there, but I'll not be living at home again until I return from rotation 7...all the way in March.

I don't necessarily deal with the anxiety of leaving well, and thus have been nauseous for the last week straight. Luckily, as the anticipation turns into reality, I'm actually having an easier time. Last night a couple that CJ and I are friends with came over to make dinner. We had bruschetta, spinach-artichoke dip and steaks with a blue cheese topping with roasted potatoes. It was a homemade feast, and very enjoyable. It felt like a happy little going away party, and I think it helped.

Today I'm faced with finishing up my patient logging (1 week of patients left) and then onto the task of packing (yikes). I think I'm just going to throw all my clothes into a suitcase or two, grab some toiletries, towels and sheets, and call it good. This is of course NEVER going to happen because I'm an intractable over-packer. At least I'm driving, I couldn't afford those extra-bag fees on a plane.

Tonight we are going to a friends house to watch a boxing match, then tomorrow morning somewhere between 8-9am, I'll be heading off to Coeur d'Alene. Let the adventure begin!!!

PS - I forgot to mention...I met with my future roommate! I found housing in Idaho by posting an ad on Craigslist and got a response from a 27 year old girl who owns a house and rents to another 27 year old. They had an extra room with a private bath for me, so I was sold! Well, this girl (Amanda) had to come to Portland this week for business, so we met up for dinner. Not only does she like sushi, but she is super normal and really nice (and likes vodka tonics -- score!). It made me feel a lot better to know that there will be a familiar face to greet me when I arrive at my new home tomorrow night.

I have to get my camera fixed (or get a new one) soon to post pics.....

Jen