Quote of the day.

I wish I made records of the "quote of the day." You see, I've returned to work and spend hours talking with coworkers and patients. I often hear what I consider to be the quote of the day.

Today (mother speaking to her son): "I even annoy myself sometimes."

I'm not sure where this career life of mine is going to go. However, I returned to Bradford and immediately felt the chaos of an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment center. Some of that is probably Bradford and some of that is working with patients and families in crisis. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with my career. I definitely want to give private practice a go this summer once I have the full certification needed. Yet, I've wondered if I chose the right career. I love working with people. I love the privilege of helping others and being witness to some of life's rawest, hardest, and most wonderful moments. However, I also like to be liked. I like to stay on people's good side and I like happy endings. I might be better at cake decorating come to think of it. There's always that pesky little food issue to consider, of course. I really have thought longingly to the waitressing days and the Zoe's days. I would love to spend a few weeks spreading cream cheese on bagels with a side of fruit. I would love to waitress again. I know that sounds strange and I'm not planning on go there anytime soon. However, there were certain aspects about the job that I liked. I liked the quick pace. The job revolves around keeping people happy. It is a finality job. Meaning, there is a start and a finish with an obvious result: well-feed, happy people=big tip. I don't want to give up the great schedule that Jared and I have now. He leaves at 6:15am and I leave at 7:15am. He gets home at 4pm and I get home between 4:30 and 5pm. That's dreamy for a marriage. We shall see. My dear friend, Michelle, recently wrote me a note about finding a job that makes my heart sing. I love that and I would love to feel that way.

Scout had surgery today. The no babies surgery. She's sleeping right now, but earlier she was dopey and grouchy. I would be too though. She is so not going to understand the "rest for 10 days" thing. And I'm not going to understand the "no bath for Scout for 10 days" thing. She is going to be smelly. Phew.

Well, I'm off for the night. I'll keep you updated on further quotes.