I am a medical school wife. That pretty much sums it up. My husband's evenings are spent studying, and my evenings are spent alone. The Autumn after we were married he started to re-do his undergraduate degree in a 'med school approved' major, so I am used to him studying and being very diligent and busy. During all of undergrad he not only did extremely well in his Bio-Chem degree, but also worked close to full time. Sure, I am bragging on my husband a little, but there is also a point! I am used to having a decent amount of free time alone.
Lately it has really picked up. My husband is in his 3rd year of Med School and that means clinical rotations! It is both exciting and, well, lonely. He comes home with great stories of surgeries and procedures he was in on. But those 15 hour days can sure be intense... for both of us.
I have been trying to come up with a way to occupy my time in the evening. I mean, I COULD exercise or organize... and sometimes I do. but really, in the evening I want to do something fun and enjoyable.
My go to used to be quilting. The problem is that we moved to a house with lots of perks!... one of which is NOT a place for my sewing machine to be set up. I did some embroidery for a while and now have moved on to a gardening project. Can I just tell you that I am sore all over my poor body today? Seriously.
We are living in a rental house close to the hospital and the landscaping needs some goof old fashioned love. So much so, that 2 of the neighbors have mentioned it to me HA! Not really a top priority with a 3 month old and 2 year old, but slowly I have started. I didn't want to invest more than $40 on the project since we will only be here a total of 2 years and any added value is basically lost. But since I have some free time, I am willing to invest that!
My mom helped me clear out a bed behind the garage. Of COURSE I forgot to take a before picture.
I also put an ad on Freecycle for perennials that people didn't need anymore and I got a bunch of Hostas, Sedum, Ferns, and a Bleeding Heart from a wonderful lady near by. (Are you on Freecycle? Because you should be!)
I will update when the project is finished
I know it has been months since I updated Home Sweet Homery, but I feel like I should start again. You know, being a Med School Wife is tough, and maybe someone out there needs to know they aren't alone.
