Travel is good for the soul.

It is so refreshing to get away.  Go somewhere new, see other things, experience different cultures, meet new people...   I needed a break from medicine.

I was surprised how the "always-be-prepared" mentality followed me a bit.  You know, like being an intern on call in the unit, you expect - and prepare - for the worst.  What would I do if??!  Uhhh..  I felt it on the plane.  Hey, I am "just" a resident...  but I am also a doctor.  So what if something happened on the airplane, and "Is there a doctor on board?" followed?  I inadvertently thought about that a fair amount while at the airport and on the plane.  

Funny how that seemed to put a little damper on the mood when I was enjoying my glass of wine.   Ahh yes.  A break, but never far from the mind.

Onward....  but this time to bed.  Back to the daily grind tomorrow!