Gratitude
Howdy! The month of November flew by quicker than what feels like the remainder of the first semester! With it came some more cool weather, friendly gatherings, and another set of tests, of course! In the midst of the coming chaotic conclusion of the first semester, I am reminding myself to remain grateful for all that we've accomplished in the last 3 months. I'm thankful for the pals that have lightened up the program when the material to learn seems unbearable, and the instructors who make the information easier to digest! Speaking of digestion, we begin the GI block this upcoming week. I know it will fly by to cap off the semester. In regards to service hours, I went ahead and completed my volunteer orientation at National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI). It was so awesome! The social workers and employees there exude such an amazing energy, and the work they do for the public is even more admirable. When I went in to volunteer this past week, I helped the workers go