The Last Couple of Days....

The last couple of days have been BUSY!     Let me just say that being off for the last 3 months has made getting up at 5 AM quite a shocker.   Not complaining, just an honest observation.    The last two day s have been challenging, nerve-wracking, stressful, and rewarding. 

I started my new job Monday afternoon, and was in full swing by Tuesday morning.  As I said before, the job is not a full time position, but is three days a week.   I am an ultrasound instructor.... I teach a two hour scanning lab, and then after lunch we have a 3.5 hour to 4 hour lecture.  I have been an ultrasound tech for 11 years and now that I am preparing for lectures I realize how much I USE to know.  I honestly think I am studying more than the students.

And with this job, I have the opportunity to overcome one of my biggest fears.  Public Speaking.  Oh yes, I have a paralyzing fear of getting up in front of people much less speaking in front of them.  I would rather eat dirt!     But, I knew somewhere down the road, that I would have to overcome this fear.

When the offer came for this position,  It had all the right pieces in place.   The subject matter was something I was very familiar with.  Only have to work three days.  I have met the staff previously and was impressed with their credentials and background.  And most importantly,  the class size was small.  Five students.   I knew this was the perfect time for me to face my fear.  

Truthfully, there were a few sleepless nights.  And no doubt, that will be the case for the next couple of weeks.  I am also discovering that I have a lot of studying to do to be prepared for the daily lecture.   But over all, I am quite content with this new position. 

It was definitely time to get back in the real world again.  





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