Hello, Marshfield. (pt 2)

9:55 pm, Monday: I was welcomed at the door by my ne'er-before-seen hostess and her friend, and handed a key scarcely after learning names. The single sane thing I'd done in all the packing chaos was to pack a small suitcase with all the necessities for 2-3 days of work, so after some further introductions and chatting, I was able to grab the bag and trudge down the stairs to a bedroom prepared for me.
My hostess - henceforth known as M - fed me milk and cereal for breakfast, gave me a brief tour of town, and handed over the keys to her Jeep so I wouldn't have to haul and park the Uhaul trailer at work (so thoughtful! Ah!). I cruised up to the therapy clinic with raindrops on the windshield and clouds heavy overhead, but spirits quite light for just 8 hours of sleep in 50. 

Then, I learned what it might be like not to have eyelids.

Computer training for 8 hours in a small treatment room with a buzzing fluorescent light overhead, one-on-one with the instructor so you can't even zone out at the parts that are easy, with no windows to the outside world effectively desiccated my sclerae to the point I thought my instructor might think me porcelain.

Day 2 brought more of the same computer training, but this time I pre-medicated with caffeine. Those who know me realize this is a drastic and highly anxious measure. I survived the morning and finally got to see my first patients that afternoon! Coupled with the documentation system learning curve, I was glad I had gaps in the afternoon.



Each night after work held another rapid chat with M and an unpacking adventure. Empty the Uhaul into the storage unit, empty the car into the room (after parking the car in the sun on a 78ºF day and finding out what candles do in this situation), empty the room into various shelves throughout the house...I'm not sure 9 weeks is enough time to finish this task.

I'm convinced once again that togas are a great idea - you really only need a few. Plus, they can double as curtains. And sheets. And towels. And tablecloths.
Fewer things to pack!