I have finally finished the hard yards of university and I’m into the real world. I’ve landed an unbelievable job at a Private Practice in my home town. I started full time work about a month ago and I’m still loving it! There’s so much going on in my life right now it’s not funny. But in a funny kind of way, I’m feeling on top of things and in control. The only thing I worry about is that I’m not getting as much alone time and down time as I’d like but every full time worker would snigger at my innocence for this comment haha.
Since graduation my life has been shifted upside down. It has been absolutely action packed and only good things seem to be happening! I guess it’s a major event graduating 7 years of study and I’ve been completely nostalgic, especially returning to my home town. I don’t think it’s actually home that I’ve missed so much though, it’s the people. I understand country people a whole lot better and I relate to them better. But there are many more reasons why I’ve had a nostalgic high. Upon graduating I went to Bali on a 5 day trip with my physio family. It’s the best trip I’ve had to date. Spending it with the people I’ve fallen in love with over the last 3 years, who can relate to the experience I’ve been through. And I also started dating Lauren just prior to leaving for Bali. As of new years eve, we are officially together but it’s felt like we’ve been together ever since our first date. We suit each other amazingly well and I’m having such a great time with her. I’m learning more through every relationship, I think ultimately I’m learning more about myself.
Ultimately, these blogs encompass my life as a whole. I want people to relate to my experiences. I have dreams, big dreams. I want to be an elite sports Physiotherapist, I want love and I want to travel the world. Seems pretty stereotypical right but lets keep it simple stupid. I have high hopes and the fire is burning strong in my heart. I may have returned home but it’s where I intend on building my foundations for the rest of my life. My physio skills and a name for myself to launch myself back into the city and climb the physio ladder.
As for my new clinic, I am surrounded with an amazing team of physios and even better, amazing people. My boss is amazing, she is a fantastic leader and inspires me to produce a high standard of care and allows me to want to be the best I can be. It’s a crazy time, trying to adapt to the workload. But I’ve got this, if running has taught me anything it’s to stick it out and the rewards will come down the line.
I’ve seen many interesting patients so far. Lots of backs and lots of necks. I’ve really been racking my brain over the worksafe stuff and trying to learn the ropes of the business world. It’s a slow process but I had 8 patients yesterday, which is a pb for me. There are still many things that through me, including a dizzy patient. There are many other things that I’m still trying to piece together, like how to accurately measure an obers test or a modified thomas. The human body is so very complex and I’m very excited for my career in this industry because there is so very much to learn.
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