So I have been in Abilene, TX for about 3 weeks. It's in the middle of what Texans call "Big Country." Basically a large expanse of land in Texas that is mostly rural and Abilene is in the center of it. I work at the the Hendrick's Baptist hospital which serves all the rural areas. It's definitely different. First of, the healthcare tech is lacking. They are still using paper MAR's to administer medication which is alien to me. All the other places I have been use a computer system to administer medication which helps to prevent medication errors. I now triple check everything, which takes roe time.
What I do enjoy is the people I work with. They are an older but very nice group of people. And they tend to have food every night so I am not going hungry at work. I am hoping to meet some of the younger employees and try to make some friendships outside of work.
It's hard to find anything to do in this city. It's about the size of Cedar Rapids, but there is no center where you can find entertainment or shopping. It seems that it's interspersed throughout the city. I am looking forward to try the artwalk downtown and there are a couple of shows I want to see and they just opened a new microbrewery downtown which I still want to check-out. I am hoping to find people with similar interests to do these things together with, but it takes time.
The plus of this assignment is definitely the housing. Compared to what I was in before this place is amazing. I am currently in a two bed, two bath apartment. It's furnished for me, and the rental company accidentally dropped off a washer and dryer which they aren't charging me for so it's even better. The place where I am staying has a really nice pool and decent fitness center along with volleyball and basketball courts. It's in a nice quiet area that's not too far from where I work. I currently work 36 hours per week (12 hour/nights). Overall this is a nice quiet experience, and I am looking forward to California in May. I can't wait to go to the beach every day and catch up with friends and family that I have there.
That's all for now. For those of ou who wanted to see, here are some pictures of my new place Enjoy and I miss you all!
The view off of one of my two balconies
The living room
Master bathroom
Master bedroom, notice the cheap curtain made of poster board over the balcony door so I can sleep during the day.
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