MDA and AHAHW

I don't think I have enough acronyms in my life (insert sarcasm). This week was actually a huge blur and went by so quickly. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, I had the usual diabetes education rotation, which nothing new really happened than the previous week. This is why I'm unsure if I'd truly like community work, because a lot of things are constant. The same patient population, with the same problems, needing the same advice, with small variations. Whereas in the hospital setting, there are so many different disease states in patients who's status could change so quickly. Yes, it is a little more stressful, but it's what I like and I like exercising my knowledge of science, math, and biochemistry on a daily basis. 

But then again, that was only one community rotation. Don't get me wrong, if I found a job in the community, specifically with kids, I'd totally go for it. I'm just not sure it's going to be in diabetes. For the next two weeks, I'll be working at the Brighton Health Center and in the High-Risk OB clinic. I'm sure this'll spice it up a bit! 

So on Thursday and Friday, all the interns and I, and many other dietitians from around the state attended the Michigan Dietetic Association Conference in (convenient) Ann Arbor! It was a nice little "vacation" from the usual routine and I learned a lot from many different speakers. There were speakers on nutrition support, Fuel Up to Play 60 UDIM program, licensing issues, dietary guideline controversies, etc. But on an odd note...I don't think I've ever eaten so much in my entire life. There was always food being served. We'd get there in the morning and there's bagels, eggs, turkey bacon, Chobani yogurt, white/chocolate milk, fruit, juice, (extremely strong) coffee. Then during (what seemed like) every speaker there were more yogurt snacks, sushi, or a parfait bar. Then, there was an exhibitor time when all the different food companies and medical supply companies came together and gave away free knick-knacks, food, and pamphlets. It was like being at the food show all over again!

But now it's finally the weekend. And you may ask why I'm up so early...because it's the American Heart Association Heart Walk in Ann Arbor! I'm team captain of the Food Fighters! There's four of us interns and 3 of my family members walking today, and we've raised over $500...we kicked butt. Now, if only the weather would cooperate...

47 days left!