I finished my third internship on February 9th. It was a general outpatient orthpaedic clinic with a little bit of everything. Outpatient ortho is the setting most people are exposed to in the field of physical therapy. PROS: Exposure to lymphedema; my C.I. is a certified specialist Ability to manage a full outpatient orthopaedic caseload … More 3rd Internship
Once upon a time I was a young women in high school in 2010 who ran every day, except Sundays, for my school’s track & field team. I was motivated to keep in shape. I was not as motivated to eat right, but I tried. And I exercised 6 days per week as if it … More Motivation To Exercise.
I’ve posted about my anxiety and experiences, but I have posted very little about how I don’t let it control everything (sometimes). I’ve barely begun to dig into different methods which is why I haven’t posted much on the subject. I didn’t truly count myself as an “anxious person” until 2016, I merely ignored my … More How do I deal (with my anxiety)?
Dear Internet, I have unfortunately come to a very late realization about myself. I have commitment issues. It was hard to recognize because I don’t have commitment issues with my friends. Hell, it’s hard to get rid of me as a friend. I am a loyal friend. I keep in touch. I visit. I call. … More My Commitment Issues
My anxiety takes various forms, most of them physical, some of them emotional. Lately it’s gotten worse, which usually happens with a new place. But it’s stayed constantly high recently, and I wonder if it’s because I am truly on my own in FL. I used to live with my one of my best friends … More 2018 & Anxiety: An Update
I find it ironic that the holiday season, at least in America, leads to one of the most stressful times of the year for one particular reason: family time. I forget how normal it is for people to feel stressed out about interacting with their families for an extended period of time. Almost everybody has … More Sistah, Sistah
7 Places I’d Love To See Before I Arrive At Death’s Doorstep In No Particular Order: London, England Classic, iconic, who wouldn’t want to visit? Ironically, when I went to google London, the headline that came up is “Woman dies after being run over four times in South London”. So I’ll skip South London. Bath, … More Wish List: Travel Edition
….Florida. Yes internet friends I have moved, once again, in hot pursuit of my doctorate. Let us pray the next 19 weeks will pass by swiftly, although I do really like where I live (so far). Didn’t you all wish I had traveled down under to share the wonders of Melbourne, Australia with the internet? … More Welcome to Melbourne,
…I do it all the time. Ah yes, it is I, Lauren, your v. inconsistent blogger, reporting to you from inside a Panera that is playing smooth jazz elevator music in the background. How very millennial of me. I have survived to week 7 of my internship through my wits, patience, and deviously delicious smiles … More Honey, I rose up from the dead…
Likes: I am becoming more confident in my ability to treat neurological patients. Dislikes: Entitled patients V.I.P. patients – it’s a thing here. Is it unethical? 100% Challenges: Fighting old-school, ignorant stigma that P.T. is merely exercise and that we are not very educated. No, I spent 3 years twiddling my thumbs in the sun … More Weeks 3&4: A Recap
For those who are interested in gymnastics more than being a four year band wagon Olympic follower, here is the short list of (free) resources that can get you up to speed to pass as a novice spectator! (hint* NCAA is college and Elite is national team) Current & Past U.S. National Teams (also NCAA … More Following American Artistic Gymnastics: A Starter Pack
What I’ve liked, what I’ve disliked, what’s challenging, what’s surprising. Likes: My C.I. (clinical instructor) is amazing. She’s great at teaching, challenging and providing feedback. Plus, we get on very well. The facility has so many tools for intervention for endless options and opportunity to learn. One patient / hour & very hands on. Fellow … More First Two Weeks: A Recap
I believe that every single person has at least two layers, a public persona and private thoughts/beliefs. A lot of people have more than two, but the most shallow have two. The deeper people are, the more layers they have. Also, I believe people can “grow” or “add” layers with age or experience. Once shallow … More Layers
You’re ready for your first student physical therapy internship! Or you’re re-acclimating to the clinical setting. Here’s some tips for the first week from my own (recent) experience: Do not expect perfection. Book work does not transfer to clinical work, even practicals. People are not textbooks and communication can be very, very tricky even when … More Internship 101: Survival Kit
…And all through my mind, every thought would have a say, and would not be so kind. And while panic and anxiety are quite the clever set, I have my own plays that may make them fret.
Hallelujah! I’ve moved out of Miami, one hour north to a town that has less traffic, is near an actual beach (not swamp) and is filled with more normal humans. So, if you’re visiting South Florida don’t go to Miami, go to Delray. Xx, Your friendly vacation sponsor for Delray Beach
Tonight is the last night I spend in unit 417, exactly the way I entered, on the floor, with no furniture. Just like nobility. My anxiety kicked in on a high note at about 1:27 pm, and then I shifted from extremes of “everything is going to be great” to panicking and then resetting. I … More U n i t 4 1 7
Hurricane Irma has interrupted my schooling / daily life at this time. I have been very fortunate and have had very little debris to deal with. Despite this storm, I do believe that the U.M.’s DPT program is worth dealing with hurricane season for 3 years. After this storm I believe that FLORIDA IS ONE … More That Betch Irma
I learned from the best, the internet. … More Woman’s World: Learning About Cosmetic Application
I have been a creature of the night since my sophomore year of high school. I was exhausted, but I never wanted to go to sleep. I still don’t. Why? On the other side of sleep is an entire day waiting for me. I hate mornings. I hate thinking of all of the things I … More Sleepless Nights Est. 2008
What a time to be alive … More First Time Bridesmaid
Fellow internet frands, It is with great pleasure that I announce that I have survived 2 years and 2 months and 2.5 weeks in the hell hole of the city of Miami. While I may live in what ‘Merica considers party central, I don’t live, work or desire to ever be a part of South … More Vay-Cay-Tion
A review of the basic requirements to prepare for applying to P.T. School. … More Application Process: Applying to P.T. School
Food for thought to consider when choosing where to apply for PT school. … More 4 Categories To Consider When Choosing The Correct DPT Program For You
Spotify has been my go-to for music since 2012. iTunes lost its touch. I make playlists on a semester basis and compile all of my favorites from browsing throughout the semester. This season has been leaning very pop. If you’re in a funk, this is what I’ve been bopping to this summer.
Exclusive to my conscious thoughts. … More Today’s Anxious Set List
Love, Lauren 