I suppose it's time to write a wrap-up post for our journey out west. As we sit in our hotel room in Lenoir City, Tennessee relaxing and watching Gator Boys on Animal Planet, I know that after today there won't be much time for blogging. By the time this is posted, we'll be back in our hometown having already enjoyed some cheesesteaks and soft pretzels.
About a year and a half ago, Joe and I decided that we would try this whole traveling thing out. I would get a travel nursing job and we would see what it was like to live in a different part of the country. Vegas wasn't exactly our first choice, but it worked out rather nicely. We had great weather, a nice place to live that was pretty close to both of our places of work, a pool, not to mention the fact that we were in Vegas. I mean it's pretty difficult to get bored in Vegas. We got to see some fantastic shows, visit the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam (more times than anyone ever needs to in a lifetime), and enjoy the excitement of the Strip including the bars, restaurants and designer (window) shopping.
I'll be honest, working as a travel nurse in Vegas was less than enjoyable in the beginning. Working in a strange city on a different unit every day can prove to be a little exhausting, both physically and mentally. Starting in the PACU made my work out here much more pleasant. I met some great people who I'd really love to keep in touch with and I found that working in the PACU was pretty rewarding. In the end, it was absolutely worth it to put myself way out of my comfort zone. It forced me to become a stronger and more confident nurse.
Over the last month or so, we (or maybe just me) had sort of been counting down the days until we started our trip home. Don't get me wrong, this was certainly an experience that we will never forget, or regret for that matter. I feel like there should be way more to say about it all, but I'm sure we'll be talking all of y'all's ears off about it once we make our return.
All in all, this whole adventure was an experience that I am so grateful for. Looking back, it's been a fantastic ride, complete with the necessary ups and downs...but I wouldn't change a thing. I'm thankful to have this chance. And I'm especially thankful that I had Joey with me all along to enjoy the ride.
It's been real, blog-ees!
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