Ship Life

So, I'm gradually getting used to life on a ship...bow, stern, starboard, portside...the slight rolling back and forth of the ship. This morning the clouds rolled in and the rain came and the ship has been rocking back and forth a lot more than the previous 2 days. I had orientation today and was introduced to a job risk that comes with nursing on a ship: needlestick injury related to unexpected movement of the ship! Hopefully I don't poke any patients in the eye! I am getting used to picking up my feet through every door way so as to avoid flipping over the ledges which are everywhere. Almost flipped down some stairs from the top deck yesterday. Our bathroom has a few issues...occassionally the toilet won't flush or the shower won't drain...makes things a little messy! I'm attempting to perfect the 2 minute shower...must admit that I have some work to do on that one, but that is what they ask us to do....well those are just a few of the little things that have become part of day-to-day life. It certainly is convenient being so close to work. My cabin is about 20 steps or so from the hospital. Tomorrow I start my first shift! Til later...