I just got a really cool package in the mail… it said it was from the Seattle Children’s residency program and it was a total surprise (since I already received my package of papers and information). As I opened it, the smell of fresh coffee wafted out and I saw a variety of items in the box…
As you can see… many different goodies with an accompanying poem which I will reproduce here:
Oh the Places You’ll Go
By Dr. Seuss (and the Seattle Children’s Interns)
Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You’ve matched at "U Dub".
You’re off and away!
Umbrella in hand,
Bike and skis on the rack,
You’re off to Seattle,
Will you ever go back?
The white coat is long
But stuffed in your locker.
The dress code is fleece,
And maybe some Dockers.
Survival Guide in hand,
Computer orders on "COWs".
You’ll be ready for call.
How many patients? Oh wow!
My own phone on the wards?
You’ll ask with a smirk.
It’s helpful for play,
As well as for work.
Fruit roll-ups and Handi-snacks
Help feed your mind.
And don’t forget support group!
Take your time and unwind…
Your seniors are glad to be here,
Ready to work and play!
Need advice? Need a break?
We’ll take care of you every day!
Giraffe, train, balloon, whale,
You’ll walk the great halls.
Tully’s coffee is liquid gold,
Enjoy your "double talls".
Senic mountains to each side,
And water all around.
San Juans, Victoria, and Whistler:
Even vacation spots abound!
Oh the places you’ll go!
And will you succeed?
Yes! Yes! You will,
98 3/4% guarenteed!
Welcome from the resident of Seattle Children’s –
We can’t wait to get to know you!
And just in case you can’t figure out what all is there… here is what else came in the box (all packed in purple and "gold" construction paper confetti):
A copy of Seattle Weekly
An easy-finder laminated Seattle street map
Brochures for Stevens Pass and Anacortes Kayak tours
A detailed downtown Seattle map
A UW postcard
A name badge holder on a "Children’s" lanyard with a calculator velcroed to the back
A CD with hand-picked music just for us (some classic "Seattle" bands and other eclectic tunes)
A "Seattle Washington" pencil
Assorted goodies: Peet’s Coffee, a fruit roll-up, handi-snack cheese and crackers, teddy grahams, and a vanilla-frosted "Fairlight" cookie
Very classy… I keep getting more and more excited about matching there and being a part of this group of people!