Introduction

This blog will follow me through my travels and experiences working at a clinic in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala. The clinic sees primarily indigenous (Mayan) patients in a rural mountain community. More than half of the patients are children, and the clinic is expanding its population even more to include more adults. Much of my struggles actually come from the rather universal theme of being a new healthcare provider, in my case, a new nurse practitioner. I'll also try to post plenty of travel stories to keep people entertained, and share some more cheerful stories. I apologize if there's an overkill of clinic stories. Sometimes it helps to tell the stories, even if only for my own sake.

Monday, November 1, 2010

New Apartment


About a week ago I felt like I had hit an emotional wall with my host family, and decided it was time to move out. As kind as they were, I wanted to be able to have my own space, cook for myself, and be closer to the center of town. I moved on Friday. That's where my blogging energy went--I have been setting up my new apartment. Aside from one small repair that had to be done (thanks Cody!), and massive kitchen-cleaning, the place has been nice. I've been able to cook every day, and have plenty of space to do my work, and relax. The building is a sort of strange old colonial building, with a courtyard in the middle, and lots of patio space. My computer and camera had a disagreement, so all I have is a photo of the corridor leading to my place. The entrance to my apartment is on the left.
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