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I have decided that being independent is a great feeling. My brother has been in London for almost a week now, and honestly having the apartment to myself has been amazing. I feel all grown up. It is weird, but this summer has already taught me that whatever happens after college, I'm going to be just fine.

I emailed my Internship Supervisor today to confirm all of the specifics and details for this summer. I am so excited to get started. Yesterday, I went and walked around the hospital. It was a little awkward just wandering aimlessly through the halls, but I wanted to know where I was going to be working. The hospital is absolutely gorgeous. The waiting rooms and check in desk looks like a fancy hotel lobby. The nurses and doctors were all wearing navy blue scrubs. I felt like I was in a scene from Grey's Anatomy - minus the love stories. I can't believe that in just a few days, I'll be the one wearing the scrubs and brand new ID badge.

I discovered that the rehab facility is located on the sixth, seventh, and eighth floors. The populations I'll be working with are people over 18 with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burn patients, and general orthopedic problems. There are 124 patient beds, which means a massive case load. However, I am trying not to freak out and just looking at helping all those patients as more experience. Hopefully, more experience and this internship will equal a very nice job right after graduation.

For everyone that has been asking questions about how life outside the internship is going:
My days so far are consisting of taking care of my brother's girlfriend's 30 pound cat, laying out by the pool, and hanging out with a new friend. My aunt and her family live only about 10 minutes from my apartment, so I have been able to see them almost every day. I love that I get to see my cousin Grayson play in his baseball games, and play hide-and-go-seek with Carly. My family is awesome and I am so thankful that I'll get to spend the summer with them as well. All in all, I am having the best possible time in Dallas. This experience has been so much more than I could have asked for, so let's hope it keeps up this trend. Although, I do miss all my friends....love you all so much!!!