by Have I expressed my love of travel? One of the motivating factors in deciding to work as a locums physician was the ability to have more time to travel. My friends took two international vacations that I had to decline because I didn’t have enough vacation days!!! Not only was I disappointed, but as a single woman in my 30’s with no children, and adequate resources, I questioned why did I feel conditioned to delay this type of travel to retirement age. The days of delayed gratification are over.
After choosing to transition to locums, I also made the decision no longer maintain a permanent residence. I packed up my apartment (more on that later) then headed off to New Orleans. I had time to hang out with friends, spend time with my goddaughter and attend a conference that I believe will have a long lasting positive influence on my life. Next, I flew to Nashville to reconnect with mentors from residency and see my Nashville crew. Afterward, my mother picked me up to drive me to Louisville. It’s always good to go home and spend time with family. My dad then dropped me off in Cincinnati so I could catch a ride to Chicago with one of the homies to hang out and then attend the APHA annual meeting. After a productive meeting, I hopped on Southwest to go back to the east coast to re-pack, network with contacts in DC and prepare for my trip to Anguilla. Ahh, Anguilla. I’m pretty sure I belong there. I’m pretty sure I’ll go back there soon. I’m pretty sure I have a future life in the islands…
Having a few months off to travel on my own schedule definitely reinforced my desire to incorporate more travel in my life. I had made the right choice… Living La Vida Locums!
New Orleans, LA, Canal Street
