Night Shift

Last Thursday and Friday night, I worked my first night shifts at the hospital (12 hour shifts from 7p to 7a). They're definitely a different beast from day shifts. The floor's much quieter at night, but unfortunately that doesn't translate to being less busy. It's been a rough few days trying to trick my circadian rhythms. Friday was really rough because I couldn't sleep during the day. It didn't help that I got on the wrong bus and ended up on James Island. Anyway, I was really struggling near the end of that shift. Fortunately, I was so exhausted Saturday morning that all I could do was sleep. Unfortunately, Becky had convinced me to run the Riverdog's Run Forrest Run 5K later that afternoon. A) I really could have used the sleep. B) I'm not really the running type though I've been trying real hard lately to put some miles on my shoes. But I ran (ok, I walked some of it) the 5K in less than 37 minutes, which meant I got to finish at home plate with high fives from the Riverdogs, the Bubba Gump shrimp mascot, Charlie the Riverdog (I think he was there), and a Forrest Gump impersonator. Of course, Becky totally lapped me finishing at least 15 minutes ahead of me. We stayed for the game which included a golf umbrella give away (almost as dangerous as bat day). By the time we got home, I was already asleep again. I've another night shift tonight and two more this weekend. Then, I'll be officially off orientation which I'm greeting with some dread and relief. It'll be nice to finally be on my own, but it definitely has been nice and comforting to work with someone with way more experience.