I consider myself a good driver in the US. I figured driving on the other side of the road wouldn’t be all that rough. I anticipated a short adjustment period but hoped that I would be able to slip back into a comfortable familiarity. But it is so much harder to overcome the habits and muscle memory of something I’ve been doing for well over ten years.
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Don’t Tell Me ‘No’, Australia
Dear Australia,
I don’t like being told ‘no’. My ego just doesn’t handle it. I’m used to hearing ‘yes’. I’ve had an easy life and I’ve kind of gotten used to things going the way I want- especially when it comes to my career. I’ve worked hard in a variety of units, hospitals, and locations. I show up and work hard and keep a positive attitude. Okay, my chicago attitude still comes out sometimes. But, I’ve never had problems getting a positive reference after I finished a job contract. And I almost always get the job contract I want. I’ve had the freedom to work wherever and whenever I want. Continue reading
Open Soul, Open Road 