The Update!

Sorry I have been such a slacker with keeping my blog updated. This whole residency thing keeps a girl busy so here are the briefs:

1- Love- I got engaged to Dwayne on Jan 12th, 2007 while on the annual family ski trip to Park City, UT. We haven't yet set a date, but I will make sure you know when it is. If you have any ideas, advice, things you would have done differently at your wedding...please pass it along.

2- Family- As some of you may already know, my Grandmother and second mother, passed away on Dec 9th, 2006. She lost a hard fought battle with recurrent and metastatic breast cancer. I know many of you had met and become acquainted with her over the years and I thank all of you who helped me and continue to help me through such a difficult time.

3- Community- Of course I am always doign something to help someone...As many of you know, last year I did a triathlon to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through Team in Training. Well I am at it again this year. I will be doing an olympic distance triathlon at the Memphis in May celebration on May 20th in Tennessee. You can get more info and make a donation toward my goal of raising $4700 at www.active.com/donate/tntwnc/tamieka1. I plan to use my blog mostly for keeping everyone up to date on my triathlon training happenings.

4- Doctor Stuff- I am still plugging away at my residency. I am looking at applying for the Sports Medicine Fellowship in my program to start following graduation. I have been spending some time working with local sports teams (mostly high school, college and special olympics). I think I have made it through the roughest months as a resident. Now comes the part about figuring out what to do with all this knowledge after fellowship and residency. I plan to stay in NC for now unless something really exciting and well paying can change my mind.

Tootles for now,