life lately.

it's unbelievable how fast time goes by. i'm now nearly half done my time in waterloo. as of tomorrow, i will only have 8 more weeks here. ever. i feel like i just moved here, and now i'm just about ready to come out as a doctor. at times, i feel like i have to pinch myself because it can't all be real, or i wonder if it's really me who has come through everything. because it sure doesn't feel like it was me - as it has all just been a blur.

i have really enjoyed being back here though. i must admit that i was kind of dreading coming back to the school after my summer out on my own. but i have been pleasantly surprised by how much i have enjoyed being back at the school. each rotation is unique, and i feel like i have learned lots and gained experience and exposure in different areas. i'm into my third rotation now - pediatrics/special needs and binocular vision. peds is definitely fun, but i'm still not too sure about binocular vision.

it's been great to have my presentation over with, as i have had free time to really enjoy myself here. i can go out and have fun without feeling guilty about it! the past two wednesdays, i have driven to go and see the african children's choir. last wednesday, i went to brantford and yesterday, i went to london. i've seen the show 6 times now - and i'm not even a little bit tired of it! the distances are SO worth it when the boys see me, and their faces light up in smiles! last night, i arrived a couple minutes after 7, so the choir was lined up outside the doors to dance in. i didn't want to walk in front of them, so i was waiting until they went in before i went to sit down. daniel saw me, and he was waving and smiling at me. and then jacob saw me, so he was waving too! they're so cute! after the shows, david always takes me to see them. and it is so awesome to have them come through the door, see me, have their face light up in smiles, and then wrap their arms around my waist and give me a big hug! can i please keep them forever? seriously, it's moments like these when all my "worries" melt away, and all is right in the world, if even just for a minute or two. but, i am excited for them to go home to africa, and to grow up and make a difference in their home country. i was talking to them yesterday, asking if they are excited to go home once they are done tour in december. all three immediately said yes - although daniel also said he will be sad to not be with everyone from the choir anymore. can you tell that i kind of like these three boys?? i've only talked about them for about 4 different blog entries! sadly though, i won't get to see them anymore times in canada. my days as a groupie are over, as they soon pass into the US for the remainder of their tour. but maybe someday in africa?

the only other news from here is that i hurt my knee playing hockey last saturday. knee on knee collision - not so fun. it was the first time in nearly 20 years of playing hockey that i was not able to get myself off the ice. it partially popped out of place, but thankfully not all the way. it would have been a lot worse if it had fully been out of place. it's feeling somewhat better now, although still quite stiff and weak. i'm going to see a physiotherapist next tuesday to see if there is anything that can be done to strengthen it. i hope this is just a one time thing - definitely don't want to have knee troubles.

and that's life in a nutshell from here. hope life is treating you all well.