Berlin, Germany
0900 pm
Cold and dark
Hey everyone,
just a quick note that I am still alive and kicking.
By the end of January I moved back to Berlin. It's a two room apartment in an old house, first floor, second yard. Anja, my best friend, lives in the apartment over mine.
I also switched hospital. During the last 2 years I have been kind of unhappy in Potsdam because I wasn't progressing at work. I had been trying to be moved to children's ICU (PICU) permanently, which my boss was not willing to do, especially since I have been jumping between my ward, PICU, Neonatal Care and the Children's ER. So, I decided to give her an chance and told her that I will not wait for ever and should an opportunity arise, leave. She didn't believe me. One of the head nurses left for a better job in Berlin and as it were, that hospital was also looking for Pediatric nurses. I applied, worked there for a day (4h Intermediate Care for patients with congenital heart diseases, 4h ICU) and got accepted. After I gave my notice she asked whether there would be anything to change my mind - which I considered for about 5 seconds and replied - that a week ago, maybe, but not now.
So, I am officially working at the Berlin Heart Center. So far I have not yet regretted the decision. I do miss my colleagues, but the new work place is such a challenge that I barely have time to breath sometimes. And I feel so at home already.
Yesterday I was cooking for some friends and this is what I made: Chicken stuffed with herbs, surrounded by veggies (carrots, fennel, potatoes, red peppers, red onions). As a starter home made Garlic soup, which was a disaster first, but I was able to safe. I also made a salad. Everything was delicious and one of my friends brought the first tasty strawberries and we had Baily's cream with it. Yummy.
I will get a cat (or 2) soon. It's the right situation now - good apartment - friends who are willing to cat sit once in a while.
Have a great weekend,
Much Love,
Rea
