I think that homesickness is starting to catch up with me. Although, this time, I find myself not just missing certain aspects of home, but also missing Ireland. Something really clicked there, it felt like home away from home. Perhaps it felt right, although, I cannot say this for certain because it has been so long since my first few days there and the exact feelings and thoughts evade me.
Currently, I feel lethargic, disconnected, disinterested. There is not enough to do right now to keep myself occupied and my mind distracted. Work hours have already been shortened, as another intern has arrived, yet few new patients. Two more interns will be here at the beginning of next week, but I am uncertain what work there will be for them by then.
I know that the animals will come. It is just a matter of when. The intern coordinator has said that the number of patients build up gradually during the summer with a few intakes every day, so that, after a time, the center becomes crowded and chaotic. I feel fairly ready. The tasks that I am unsure of are ones that I simply need to practice and get in a habit of doing. In other cases, such as learning proper restraining techniques, incoming patients are required. That is something that I am rather nervous about, to have a good grip that is safe for the animal and handler/s alike, while trying to summon up some shred of confidence in oneself, so that the animal may not take advantage of the faint-hearted.
I suppose I can ask for projects and push myself to engage in creative endeavors of my own that will get me through to the busy season.
Currently, I feel lethargic, disconnected, disinterested. There is not enough to do right now to keep myself occupied and my mind distracted. Work hours have already been shortened, as another intern has arrived, yet few new patients. Two more interns will be here at the beginning of next week, but I am uncertain what work there will be for them by then.
I know that the animals will come. It is just a matter of when. The intern coordinator has said that the number of patients build up gradually during the summer with a few intakes every day, so that, after a time, the center becomes crowded and chaotic. I feel fairly ready. The tasks that I am unsure of are ones that I simply need to practice and get in a habit of doing. In other cases, such as learning proper restraining techniques, incoming patients are required. That is something that I am rather nervous about, to have a good grip that is safe for the animal and handler/s alike, while trying to summon up some shred of confidence in oneself, so that the animal may not take advantage of the faint-hearted.
I suppose I can ask for projects and push myself to engage in creative endeavors of my own that will get me through to the busy season.
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