I Feel Wonderful Tonight
“It’s late in the evening; she’s wondering what clothes to wear.
She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair.
And then she asks me, “Do I look all right?”
And I say, “Yes, you look wonderful tonight.”We go to a party and everyone turns to see
This beautiful lady that’s walking around with me.
And then she asks me, “Do you feel all right?”
And I say, “Yes, I feel wonderful tonight.”- Eric Clapton, “Wonderful Tonight”
It’s Sunday night. I just got home from neurology call at the hospital. I was quite busy today. I didn’t eat (although I actually could have if I had really tried). I wrote many notes. I wrote many orders. I put in an NGT, three times in the same patient. I spoke with families.
I feel like I’m starting to sound like a broken record. But I just can’t explain enough how much I love my job. And love being tired at the end of the day, but knowing that I have the extraordinary gift of being a doctor. I am one very, very lucky gal.
Time to eat. I’m going to order sushi (yes, I am a sushiholic).
Oh, and if I owe you an email, please do forgive me. I promise to catch up on my email inbox soon.
Photos: 1) Me about to leave for the hospital. (As promised, an example of my “non-doctor-dreary” outfits.) 2) Me, moments ago, post-call but very happy. (Yes, I’m a major dork.)