Post Anyway

I have debated whether or not to write a new post because I feel like nothing has really happened in the last two weeks. Then I have to remind myself to "post anyway." Even though I feel nothing is happening life is always happening and I want to look back on this blog (journal) some day and remember what life in Dominica was like even when I thought nothing was happening. So here is my post of not really anything.
I mentioned in my last post that I got hired as a standardized patient. I was able to do my first set of shifts with students this last week. I wasn't to nervous because I figured the students will be pretty nervous since this is their first time really diagnosing patients. I was definitely right. A couple of them were so nervous their hands were shaking. Overall they were really professional and did a great job. I was really impressed. It was a lot of fun doing it and will be a pretty fun job that I hopefully get to keep the rest of the semesters here.
There were a couple spouses activities that I went to this last couple weeks. The first week of classes I went to Roseau with a group of spouses. Every semester we get to go on a free transport to the capital where food is cheaper and you can get really heavy things because the transport will drop you off at your home. So it is a good time to stock up on things if you need to. I knew I would get car sick and didn't really need to buy much but went anyways and it was really nice getting to know some of the new spouses. Plus I was able to get some groceries. For the last two Saturdays a few of us spouses have been meeting at the family lounge to play games. Both times have been a lot of fun and I think we might start doing it regularly. It has been kind of crappy weather the last couple weeks so we haven't all been meeting up at the pool which we normally do. So this has been a fun way to meet up and chat. I can't complain though, it has still been in the 80's here unlike Utah being in the 20's. I have not been missing winter at all this year!
Stephen and I recently started doing Insanity Monday through Saturday in the mornings before he starts studying. We have a pretty regular group of four of us that go but have had six people come a couple times. We just finished week 3 today but my body was screaming at me during this mornings workout that it needs a break. This is the first time I have ever worked out this way and it is tough. I do love how I am noticing improvements in how hard I can push myself. I will only get better, at least that's what I keep telling myself. We will probably start it up every semester. Along with insanity I have started keeping track more of what I eat in a day. I never thought I'd be one for counting calories but it is kind of awful and nice at the same time knowing how much I eat everyday.
Well that's about it for the last couple weeks. I am still enjoying my mornings off but I am learning pretty quick I need to find ways of spending my time better.

Random pic of us all being squished in the transport for church.
I just love these people so much! They are pretty awesome.