Many people cannot understand why I chose to travel, rather than waste my life away in Texas at a job I didn't love, surrounded by people I couldn't stand. I have wanderlust like crazy, and beginning my journey this January instead of next just seemed to be the best option for me. Phoenix has been a whirlwind of fun! I absolutely miss my husband and furbabies, but I have done more exploring in these 3 short months than I have in my 29 years on earth. I've seen the Grand Canyon, drove up to Zion National Park in Utah, explored the Pacific coast in San Diego, finally sat on the edge of Horseshoe Bend, walked among the giants in Saguaro National Park, and hiked a couple of mountains along the way. I have the most outdoorsy heart, but pretty lazy bones. I wouldn't call any of my excursions easy, but they end up being SO completely worth every out-of-breath step I take. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything, and I can't wait to explore more of this world.
My next assignment will be a little closer to home. When I found out that my dreams of going to the Pacific Northwest would be put on hold, an opportunity presented itself for me to spend the summer on the beach in Texas. I will be traveling to a pretty small Pediatric unit in the border town of Brownsville. It's around 6.5 hours from home, which is a lot more doable for a quick trip home VS. the 14 hour distance to Phoenix. It will be incredibly nice to be close. I ended up snagging a condo on the bay in Laguna Vista (which is only about 15-20 minutes from South Padre Island!). I'm pretty excited to be going. It's always nerve-wracking starting a new assignment. There happens to be another travel nurse on the unit I'll be working on who has extended her contract 3 times already... if that doesn't speak volumes about the unit then I don't know what would! I doubt I'll be exploring much this summer, as I will be mostly soaking up all of the vitamin D on the beach. I am really hoping to be able to head to Washington or Oregon for the fall, but the beauty of traveling is being open to going anywhere the wind might take me! :)
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