Monthly Archives: August 2014

Sunset progression

Posted on August 28, 2014 by gratitudeactually

Thanks for the birthday wishes all. I’ve been a bit busier this week as there may be another patient transport in the works, and now that my first month here is up I will be moving to a new apartment. … Continue reading →

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Birthday Ramblings

Posted on August 24, 2014 by gratitudeactually

August 24th, 2014 Well…. it’s my BIRTHDAY (at least here in Saipan time)! I think in general people have mixed feelings about their thirtieth birthday so I figured I would share mine here. As part of my routine on my … Continue reading →

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Sunset Meeting and DFS Run

Posted on August 23, 2014 by gratitudeactually

Yesterday evening, I met up with a friend who is a physical therapist to discuss the beginnings of what I think will be a really exciting project on hemophilia and bleeding disorder awareness. There are certainly a number of things … Continue reading →

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Life Back in Saipan Part Four

Posted on August 20, 2014 by gratitudeactually

Back to our regularly scheduled programming… Today I was at a meeting where we were discussing the welcome of new medical staff to the island. It brought me back to when I first arrived myself. In particular we were bringing … Continue reading →

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Another Transport Story Part Two

Posted on August 17, 2014 by gratitudeactually

So, take two! (See part one here) It was time to depart again and this time, I triple checked with as many sources as possible that the flight was going to leave (this still was no guarantee). I won’t bore … Continue reading →

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Another Transport Story Part One

Posted on August 16, 2014 by gratitudeactually

I interrupt the regularly scheduled “Back in Saipan” series for another transport story. Basically, I plan to sum up my last 5 days. In sum, I was either in an airport or riding an airplane! Joy! (Actually, it truly is … Continue reading →

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Life Back in Saipan Part Three

Posted on August 11, 2014 by gratitudeactually

One of the other big changes to being back here is my amount of exercise and outdoor time. This I have alluded to many times in the past and is not necessarily a function of being in Saipan — mostly … Continue reading →

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Life Back in Saipan Part Two

Posted on August 9, 2014 by gratitudeactually

Part of being back in Saipan means that my diet has changed. I actually didn’t think about this at all prior to moving back although in general, I did realize that I would be “healthier.” Most of the time when … Continue reading →

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Life Back in Saipan Part One

Posted on August 7, 2014 by gratitudeactually

I have been noticing so many things both the same and different as I have started re-assimilating back into life here in Saipan so I figured I would separate it out into different blog posts. I have been busy here … Continue reading →

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Saipan happenings

Posted on August 4, 2014 by gratitudeactually

It honestly feels (besides having two open suitcases with my clothes in them next to me) like I’m back doing what I was doing now just a year ago as if not much changed. There have been changes though!! – … Continue reading →

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