But instead of saving the world, I'm learning how to save lives this week in class! Well, its first aid so I guess you can say if you really are in danger.....call a doctor. The Navy does have medical personnel and there are enlisted individuals that act as medical on the smaller ships called corpsman. If you never heard of what that is they are basically the go to guys before you see a nurse or doctor. The class was also taught by corpsman. In a case that your corpsman is not around in a casualty on your ship, you are there to learn how to help someone until help comes. Whether its someone who bumps their head and passes out to an individual that may lose a limb. This class gave us scenarios of what we don't want to see. I got to be a test dummy for a scenario if my stomach got punctured and my intestines started pouring out. They had all types of props, including an intestine piece where they wrapped around my stomach. The sailors learned how to properly wrap someone up if this were to ever happen. At the end of my class everyone tested out to become CPR AED qualified. So I can technically save a life in the real world for 2 years until my car expires.
Free Days During My Week
Being that the first aid course was only 3 days long I got Thursday and Friday to myself. I wasn't lazy this time either. One big stepping stone was that I started working on some quals from my PQS binder. I really want to get my SWO pin by sometime next year while I'm still the only Ensign with my crew. Along with working on quals I like to visit and say hello to the black Lieutenant in the office (the lady who invited me to the mentoring event) she's really nice and I ask for advice. Not sure if she was specifically thinking of the new Ensign or just was in the giving mood, but she gave me girl scout cookies! On top of that they were samoas, I love samoas! A win is a win, and free girl scout cookies will always be a win in my book. With all things great and cool I got to meet with my CO to pickup the ball cap for my ship. My ship doesn't exist yet in the world thats why I don't bother mentioning it too much. Along with winning I have hit my 1 month mark of moving to California!One Housewarming to Remember
I'm new to this adult life so being invited to a housewarming party is pretty cool. A guy who graduated from my unit about 2 years before I did invited me to his housewarming. We didn't talk much during ROTC but he was pretty cool from what I did know of him. Plus he works in a field that I am very interested in. I go to the event and actually had a blast. Met a good amount of nurses, a surgeon, a PA, and even a talk show host. Its all about networking, you never know who you may meet that can help you get to other destinations. I was the only SWO there too so it was a really different vibe than hanging with the other SWOs. The medical side is more laid back and seems like they enjoy their jobs, and know how to have fun. 
Now when the party starts winding down, we hit some bars downtown. Now the first time I went to a bar downtown I really didn't care for it but this time was different. Could have been the music or just the people I went with were not that fun. But these nurses know how to have a good time! I'm more of a dark alcohol type of girl but the first bar we went to did not have what I wanted. I told the girl to order me something good and her eyes lit up. She gives my this clear drink and says its a Vodka water, and lemon. I usually don't trust white alcohol unless its in a mixed fruity drink so now I'm worried. All the other nurses had it and told me it was low in calories😅. Never knew people actually paid attention to calorie intake while drinking but the drink was not bad.
Next bar we went to was completely different, it was actually under a restaurant and the entrance is pretty trippy if you had too much to drink. But this place was one for the books and they served the alcohol that I liked. The music was good and I enjoyed myself the entire time. The more I do things out of my usual comfort zone I find something new that I really enjoy. Never thought I would have so much fun with strangers that I met that same night.
Sunday Hike
For those who wonder what Southern California has to offer just know there are a ton of outdoor activities. I like hiking, it's not too hard and you get some amazing views when you reach the top. I took a solo hike on Cowles Mountain. I came equipped this time with my water and music.This hike was not super easy due to it being majority rocks. Going uphill was simple but coming down was a true thinking adventure. The same rocks you used to climb up the mountain were not a good choice to use when you began your hike down towards the ground. I plan to take more hikes and if this does become a real hobby of mine I'll make sure to invest in those fancy hiking boots so that my feet are properly protected. Once my wonderful hike was over I got to enjoy the Super Bowl and watch what I thought was going to be an epic game turn into a major upset for all viewers across the country.
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