Friday....................

Today it's TGIF, I'm exhausted, so is my leg.

I have mentioned in the past that I have something wrong with my leg, but they are still trying to find out what it is. In the meantime, back at the ranch, ;) it's been giving me a lot of pain lately, today was no exception. As a matter of fact it was downright excruciating.

They called and left a message for physiotherapy today (I was referred in July) so maybe that will help.
I have had every test known to man (I think ) but they are stumped. I also have an appointment with an Orthopedic Surgeon on Dec. 10 (that was booked last January).
Hopefully he can find the problem.

Enough!!! :) Good News!!

I was able to get enrolled in a Clinical Teaching Course for the fall semester!! Yeah!!
It is very popular and they only allow eight people in the course. The students vary from Doctor's, Dentist's and Professor's new to the teaching environment. It's every Tuesday evening and from what I've heard it's all role-playing and we are video taped doing it the wrong way, then the right way. We all play different characters in everyone's particular situation. This should be a hoot!!!

It's good to be home just blogging and reading blogs.(I have a lot to get caught up on).

Have A Wonderful Weekend Everyone,
Hugs Maggie

Friday......

Another great day at the university. I think I'm really beginning to enjoy this gig !! :)

This morning I had a meeting with the Director of The Department of Dental Studies. She wanted to know what my expectations were in regards to my future with the University. I told her that I really was enjoying my time with the students and felt that I had a lot to offer them with my skills and personal interaction. (I was laying low because I didn't really know where this was going).

She was really feeling me out in regards to how much time I could give them, considering I had a full time job. I told her Fridays were fine so far and we would see where we would go from there. They also want me on Monday evenings. She also spoke about a mentoring program that was being developed and would I be interested. I said I would be interested and that it would be something that I would enjoy immensely.

All in all it went well and I am thrilled that they are pleased with my work thus far.

Sorry that all I talk about lately is this, but right now this is very important to my well being and future.

Have a great weekend folks!!!!
Maggie

It's The Weekend.....Fantástico !!!!!

Well it's Friday again, so I guess that means, it's time for me to post.

I'll start off with the clinic again, to no one's surprise. Today was another great learning experience, for the students and myself as well. I don't know how to say this without bias, but in the short time I have been there, I can tell who's going to be good and who isn't.
Not just because of the quality of their work but their eagerness to learn and correct their mistakes and also take advantage of the instructors knowledge and experience.
The student I was so worried about last week? Well, I talked to her instructor this week and he gave her a U(unacceptable) today. (I tried to be kind and gave her a T (learning experience).
She didn't listen to a thing I said last week, which makes me sad and dissappointed.

Of course there are exceptions to every rule, so we'll see........

When I was in clinic (during university) I should have gotten the Eager Beaver Award. I was never afraid to ask anything and took it much more seriously than my theory. Theory couldn't fail me, clinic could. As a result, I got a 99.3 as my final clinic mark, based on the entire time I was there. To me, theory was easy.
I better stop, I think I'm starting to brag. :-)

On totally different note, I ATE TURKEY on Thanksgiving and it was delicioso. No problems with my digestive system or anything.
That's what I was really worried about guys, too many trips to the bathroom. But Nada,
"Lo que un alivio".

Have A Great Weekend Everyone,

Lo que será, será,
Maggie

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!!!!!

For those of you living in, "The Great White North".

I don't know why they call us that, it's so green here!!

Anyhoo, today was another day at University. I don't know why I write on Fridays lately, maybe it's because I have such a great day at clinic?

Today was fantastic. Busy as hell but very rewarding. I could never see myself teaching in a classroom environment, but teaching in the clinic seems to be my niche, I love it. Probably because I'm one of those people, I like to see immediate results.

Everyone did well today, with the exception of one. I felt terrible but I couldn't give her a passing grade on her assignment. She thought she did great was the worst part. At the end of clinic, I have to give out their evaluations and this one had me worried because she was so confident she had done well. I took her aside after she read my marks, explained all my comments on what she did wrong and then offered her some valuable information that would help her in the future. I hope she takes it. I also offered to help her with a personal tutorial but she didn't actually jump at the offer. Some people are like that and there's nothing I can do about it. Too bad!

Enough with that!! This is our Thanksgiving weekend and I am sooooo happy!! We have Monday and Tuesday off at work. As my sister has moved away (the one where I spend holiday dinners), I'm on my own. I haven't eaten meat in over a month, so I'm wondering if I will have turkey or not. We'll see how I feel. I have nothing against meat, I just haven eaten it since I was sick last month.

I hope you all have a great weekend and to those fellow Canucks........

Happy Thankgiving,

ENJOY...........
Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, etc.(meaning veggies)