Happy Birthday Jo : )

Well before I start, let me just say... Happy Birthday to Jo!!!

We have been oh-so-busy and negligent in updating our blog. Let's give a weekly recap...

First rotation is complete! While each of our experiences was quite different, we both enjoyed all the knowledge smushed into our heads. Jo had a more "independent" experience; seeing patients alone, interpreting lab values, and leading mini nutrition classes. Way to go Jo! We never doubted her level of expertise... although we sometimes doubt that preceptors teaching skills. On the other hand, I (Julie) had an amazing preceptor who impressed me with her dedication to dietetics. I really enjoyed seeing how the doctors value her opinion. By the end of the week I was talking with patients, researching interesting patients, and writing nutritional notes in the charts.

Not only are we interns... but we are dog sitters! Our preceptors dog, Charlie, spent the weekend with us. The first hour started rough: vomit and pee on the carpet. But after that, it was smooth sailing. It was amazing how quickly we fell in love with the pup. It was nice to come home to her. Charlie was very comfortable sleeping in Jo's bed every night.

Our friend Krista came over on Friday with every intention of venturing out into Charleston. By the time 9 oclock rolled around, we were looking at each other with sleepy eyes. After our long week, an early bedtime was needed. The 3 of us went to Folly Beach and enjoyed a day of sunshine. It was my first time to the beach here! (Jo was so proud of me... i'm quite the pool rat). Krista and Jo went to a local restaurant called VooDoo to enjoy Lobster Corndogs while I went to babysitting. The interns came over later to play games and enjoy a night out.

As if we don't spend enough time together, it turns out that even our rotations are paired! We spent the last 2 weeks in the old MUSC hospital and now we are in the brand new, beautiful "Ashley River Tower" Building. This means another 2 weeks of us eating lunch together : ) My rotation is cardiology/transplant with a former MUSC intern, Ashleigh. Jo is with the only male dietitian, Mike, on the oncology rotation. We are looking forward to working with new dietitians. Unfortunately Mike works until 5 so we have to drive separate. I guess we will have to suffer through our 3 mile commute alone...

All of the interns will be going to Taco Boy for dinner tonight to celebrate Jo's birthday. It's the best Mexican food in Charleston! Jo isn't home yet but I have a cupcake awaiting her arrival. Hope she has a wonderful day. And if we get any funny pictures of her in a sombrero... i'll be sure to post!