I haven't wanted to say anything because I didn't want to jinx it, but I got a new job. I'm still with the Medical College, but next month I will begin my life as a Quality Improvement Specialist in the the Office of Human research doing more database stuff and for-cause audits of research studies. I'm super excited to start, but it's going to be a bumpy month here getting everything ready to go so that I don't leave my current position totally in shambles. It's a move I've been hoping to make for at least 2 years, and now that it's happening I'm a little nervous. I am looking forward to being more on the rules side of research and to be in a place where research is the focus instead of patient care. It will be a chance to flex my bioethical brain muscles as well. I might even get the chance to teach! To sum it up in a word: yipee!!
PS: Quick hamster update. I took my babies (I mean the hamster's babies) to the pet store where I got mom a couple nights ago. I gave them 5 beautiful little guys and then kept 1 for myself. I also got him one super cool, fun, tube-filled cage for him to live in. I think mom's jealous. I was going to leave them together for a little longer, but it looked like they were *ahem* enjoying each other's company just a little too much (please! no more babies!!). I'm still deciding on a name, so I will post his picture when I do. He's a beautiful blackish grey with white spots around his eyes.
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