So it has been a while since applying fro license in both California and Florida. Still no word on either state however I am telling myself to remain patient and count my blessings I have a job to hold me over until I can participate in my true calling.
I have been thinking more and more about moving back to San Diego and working with a doctor in Pacific Beach. It would be an amazing opportunity and well worth the experience. I am working on recruiting someone to move with me. Of course this thought is a while off from being executed, however still a realistic dream. I would be working with a well established Applied Kinesiologist whose practice has been growing fro years in the pacific beach area.
I want nothing more for my career than to be respected and appreciated for what I have to offer and I believe in PB I can achieve such a goal.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Finding a Job
So as my license is closer to coming in the mail I am searching for a place to practice in FL (or anywhere I would love to live for that matter). It is hard to find something in this economy that is a legitimate office and has a respectable practice. Most offices have taken note from pain clinics and thrive on insurance companies and bleeding people dry (not the route I want to take). However, other offices I would love to work in are down 25% in office collections which is not the time to bring in a new doctor. I am working hard at finding a place to practice, even if it means a move out of the state.
WISH ME LUCK!
WISH ME LUCK!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Move back to South Florida
On Monday morning at 3:30am I began my trek towards South Florida. I decided to take the eastern route to drive through VA and the Carolina's. I have never driven this route before. I was excited about the drive until I was driving in rain for the better part of 10 hours!
It changed to snow in a part of WV. I was standing there in my rainbows pumping gas in the rain thinking about how cold I was and how much I wished it would stop raining to make my drive a little easier. I looked up and realized it was snowing :) I think there is something so magical about snow. I can't help but smile when it is snowing. It lightly falls/floats to the ground. I am upset that will probably be the only time I see snow this year.
My drive continued through the snow for a couple hours and I loved every minute of it. Snow while you drive along the Appalachian mountains was breath taking.
It didn't last for long because it turned back into rain as I reached NC. I hit so much rain and traffic that I was almost 4 hours behind on my drive. This put me in Port Orange, FL around 12:45am where at this point I decided to crash at a friends house until the next morning. I woke up the next morning and drove the last 3 hours of the drive in the sun with the windows down. I forgot how much I missed sunny weather with it being 70 degrees out. It was the prefect ending to the drive.
Now I am in South Florida for a while. I am happy to be around friends and have the love and support of my family close by. Time to open a new chapter ...
It changed to snow in a part of WV. I was standing there in my rainbows pumping gas in the rain thinking about how cold I was and how much I wished it would stop raining to make my drive a little easier. I looked up and realized it was snowing :) I think there is something so magical about snow. I can't help but smile when it is snowing. It lightly falls/floats to the ground. I am upset that will probably be the only time I see snow this year.
My drive continued through the snow for a couple hours and I loved every minute of it. Snow while you drive along the Appalachian mountains was breath taking.
It didn't last for long because it turned back into rain as I reached NC. I hit so much rain and traffic that I was almost 4 hours behind on my drive. This put me in Port Orange, FL around 12:45am where at this point I decided to crash at a friends house until the next morning. I woke up the next morning and drove the last 3 hours of the drive in the sun with the windows down. I forgot how much I missed sunny weather with it being 70 degrees out. It was the prefect ending to the drive.
Now I am in South Florida for a while. I am happy to be around friends and have the love and support of my family close by. Time to open a new chapter ...
Weekend of Chiropractors in Traverse City, MI
For Thanksgiving this year I decided to meet up with friends in Traverse City, MI. I have visited this town a couple time before, but never spent a weekend. We spent the weekend at the parents house of a friend of mine from chiropractic school. They graciously allowed a couple of us to spend the weekend there while they supplied us with food and fun.
I was thinking throughout the weekend that there is a silent understanding between most chiropractors. Most chiropractors have this desire to help people and when you spend time around a number of chiropractors at the same time you can tell. Most of us are caring, nurturing, loving individuals. I had a fabulous weekend and am very thankful of friends and their love.
I was thinking throughout the weekend that there is a silent understanding between most chiropractors. Most chiropractors have this desire to help people and when you spend time around a number of chiropractors at the same time you can tell. Most of us are caring, nurturing, loving individuals. I had a fabulous weekend and am very thankful of friends and their love.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Changes (Again)
Well I'm moving again. The journey that was/is Western Michigan is coming to an end as I move back to South Florida.
It never ceases to amaze me how hard it is to be a female in Chiropractic. The job in Grand Rapids, MI seemed great to the average person. It required a small move from Grandville, MI however, it paid 3xs as much and offered free rent. (Lesson 1 = things can be too good to be true). I was very sceptical on the situation, but I also knew there was nothing to lose. I jumped right in and began "training" which lasted over a month (first time that has ever happened). I also recieved strange phone calls from my boss with promises never met. The boss also would call at strange hours for just small talk (all while I was thinking this is not normal for a boss). I am not completely naieve and realized what was going on. However, I put my thoughts on hold while I studied and prepared for the last of my board exams. Once the exams were over I reevaluated the situation that was my job and decided to head back to South Florida. I think what solidified it was when my boss asked me to marry him because I told him I was using a small sledge hammer to turn the master shower on and off since he did not fix it (like he said he would 4 weeks ago). I have never met a more conniving person in my life. A business owner who thinks they know exactly how to run an office all while his office is running without him. A business owner who asks each employee about the other employees, and then twists the statements around and uses them as scare tactics.
Now, I am by no means a business owner nor do I pretend to be. I do however know a few things on how to make an office run smoothly, and talking behind their employees backs and making up lies is not the way to solve anything (especially when the employees all talk and exchange information with each other and catch him in lies).
I am leaving Michigan smarter, happier, slightly older, but very much wiser and ready to take on my next position in the Chiropractic field (wherever/whatever it may be).
To all my friends in South Florida ... here I come :0)
It never ceases to amaze me how hard it is to be a female in Chiropractic. The job in Grand Rapids, MI seemed great to the average person. It required a small move from Grandville, MI however, it paid 3xs as much and offered free rent. (Lesson 1 = things can be too good to be true). I was very sceptical on the situation, but I also knew there was nothing to lose. I jumped right in and began "training" which lasted over a month (first time that has ever happened). I also recieved strange phone calls from my boss with promises never met. The boss also would call at strange hours for just small talk (all while I was thinking this is not normal for a boss). I am not completely naieve and realized what was going on. However, I put my thoughts on hold while I studied and prepared for the last of my board exams. Once the exams were over I reevaluated the situation that was my job and decided to head back to South Florida. I think what solidified it was when my boss asked me to marry him because I told him I was using a small sledge hammer to turn the master shower on and off since he did not fix it (like he said he would 4 weeks ago). I have never met a more conniving person in my life. A business owner who thinks they know exactly how to run an office all while his office is running without him. A business owner who asks each employee about the other employees, and then twists the statements around and uses them as scare tactics.
Now, I am by no means a business owner nor do I pretend to be. I do however know a few things on how to make an office run smoothly, and talking behind their employees backs and making up lies is not the way to solve anything (especially when the employees all talk and exchange information with each other and catch him in lies).
I am leaving Michigan smarter, happier, slightly older, but very much wiser and ready to take on my next position in the Chiropractic field (wherever/whatever it may be).
To all my friends in South Florida ... here I come :0)
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Lately
So far in Michigan ...
Work is going well. I have been shadowing the other doctors in the office and learning how to put things together and the flow of everything with Applied Kinesiology. You take the certification course and you THINK you are good to go, but in actuality there is soooo much more to it. I am thankful to have this opportunity. I know in the end I will grow from this experience in so many ways.
Now I wish people would just show up for yoga class!
Work is going well. I have been shadowing the other doctors in the office and learning how to put things together and the flow of everything with Applied Kinesiology. You take the certification course and you THINK you are good to go, but in actuality there is soooo much more to it. I am thankful to have this opportunity. I know in the end I will grow from this experience in so many ways.
Now I wish people would just show up for yoga class!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Adjusting
Michigan is far different then Florida. So far I am adjusting well to the new surroundings. I have been very busy and have great friends here to hangout with. Most weekends have been nice and sunny with numerous boat trips to take in the sun.
However, I am worried about the snow and the cold. The more people try to prepare me for what is to come this winter, the more nervous I get. I am just a little FL girl. I am sure I am tough enough to handle it, but I guess we will have to wait and see.
I have many exams and reviews in the next two months and I will be very busy working at the same time. I just pray I will keep my head on straight and I can handle the pressure so everything will turn out amazing in the end.
However, I am worried about the snow and the cold. The more people try to prepare me for what is to come this winter, the more nervous I get. I am just a little FL girl. I am sure I am tough enough to handle it, but I guess we will have to wait and see.
I have many exams and reviews in the next two months and I will be very busy working at the same time. I just pray I will keep my head on straight and I can handle the pressure so everything will turn out amazing in the end.
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