The Real World: Aspen, week 2

This week has been quite an introduction to an abundance of new experiences!

Aspen Sports Medicine: I’m actually kind-of a PT? What? When did that happen? Week 1 on the very first clinical has been phenomenal! Co-workers, stellar. Wednesday rounds with a fellow Aggie physician, very educational. Scrubbing in on awesome surgeries, such as a total knee arthroplasty, spectacular! It’s so great to be reminded why we entered this profession in the first place: to see patients. And fortunately, I remember more than I thought. whew! However, there is SOOOO much to learn, and embarrassingly more that I didn’t retain from the world of academia. An intern is an interesting place to be though, because we as students were taught “latest” practice, and in the clinic things can be done very differently. It is a learning process of incorporating the clinicians practice with the professors insight to best treat the patient. I feel smart enough to be dangerous, haha.

Crossroads Church: Day 7 of 21 of the Daniel fast (basically going vegan) has been so insightful! This is my first food-fast, so I’m learning how to be hungry for God while teaching self control and opening conversation. And surprisingly, I’m not really that hungry, but rather feel very refreshed and healthy. I do notice an increase in prayer time and more fruitful quite times, and just began the book “The Rewards of Fasting”. More on that later. Also, the young adult group met Wed night, studying the Song of Solomon. Getting new perspectives on loving the Lord has really sparked growth, however, I do miss “Still the one”, TNS, The Porch, and Watermark in Dallas.

Aspen-Life Lessons:
1.When locals say a ski-slope is “fun” or “pretty easy” don’t believe them.
2.High-heels in the winter. Just. Say. No.
3.Pay attention on trails when praying, running, ipod singing, and observing the beautiful scenery: 5 miles away = 5 miles home = 10 miles total.
4.New friends make for new adventures. Yet, old ones are irreplaceable!
5.Randy Rogers Band came to Aspen! People listen to country, but no one is country. They purchased the $600 Stetson at Kemo-Sabe earlier that day.
6. The Mexican food here is terrible.
7.Aspen is a small town, and the people are so welcoming and friendly! Reminds me of small town Texas! :D