On-board...

Went to HR today to get "on-board."  Basically just some local paperwork, parking permit, ID badge, etc.

Of course it is just my luck that I am starting this assignment during the hottest part of the year in Yuma!  Growing up and living in Phoenix for most of my life I am used to the heat.  I know all the tricks and tips for dealing with it, the primary one being to avoid it!  Like running errands early in the morning or late at night, stay inside/shade, have access to a pool, etc.

Yet this morning, I had to be at HR at 10:30...  and just walking outside, still in the shade, man did the heat blast!  A short 3 minute ride and I was sweating!  Luckily there will be some relief by Wednesday and then a gradual cooling begins as Fall approaches.

I try to park my bike in the shade whenever possible, even if it means under a tree at the far end of a parking lot.  I'll endure a two or three minute walk, as opposed to getting on a saddle that has been baking in the sun... you can infer from there...  and yes, I am one of those riders that will pull up onto the sidewalk outside of a store to park under in the shade.  I typically try to be away from the entrance and will not block the sidewalk (parallel to the wall next to a vending machine or cart corral).

So for the next two days I will be in hospital orientation, I meet the Emergency Department Educator on Wednesday and will get my unit orientation schedule as well as my first month's work schedule.

The adventure continues...