Probing to new heights. . nope nope: DEPTHS!!

The time has arrived!  I held an instrument in my hand today, and went inside.  Not only did I go inside a mouth, but I went inside a REAL human mouth:  Where there were real lips and gums and a tongue and a body with a HEART attached.  YIKES!  Clinic was intense today. . in a good way I suppose.  Sweet, adorable, little Candice was my partner today, and she was a trooper.  She was very patient and kind as I  PROBED her little mouth away.  It was very hard for me to get the hang of the angles and such, however after much patience and HELP from our amazing TA Karen and Instructor Hafen. . . I got it!  (Well, I'm not anywhere near being a pro...but that will come.  Right?!)  I really really loved using the loupes, and they allowed me to work more efficiently and correctly.  I love trying different ways to help make me the best hygienist I can be.  

Candice turned around and got to work on my mouth, and she did great!  She was a little nervous at first, but I could tell she started getting the hang of it. . she didn't hurt me or make me scream or cry ONCE.  Whoop whoop!  Shout out to Miss Zaugg!  :)  I love her. .  

Anyway folks:  each day brings on more and more challenges and I just have to stay focused and calm.  More tests, more PE's to learn, more studying, and it goes on and on.  Hygiene is an intense word/place/program in my life right now, but I wouldn't want to be ANYWHERE else.  Life.....it's good!