Turn Your Head and Cough...

I had my doctor's physical yesterday. I actually didn't have to wait that long to see my doctor. That's what really surprised me. All the other tests were expected (I had to fill out part of the paperwork earlier so I saw what they wanted). The only new exam (as in never had done to me before) I had to have was the anus/rectal exam. I didn't really have a problem with it. I didn't see what was so terrible about it. Sure it wasn't an experience one has most days, but it wasn't painful or that unpleasent. I think most guys dread that exam more for because they think that in some way it makes them less masculine.
So I'm just waiting for the lab tests on my blood for the final okay from my doctor. I'm not forseeing any complications there, but you never know what might happen. Hopefully I'll have everything together by Monday and can mail it out. Then I'm pretty much done on my side of the process. Once I turn in the medical paperwork, then I have to wait for medical clearance (which can take several weeks). Once I get that I'll be assigned a Placement Officer who will try to match me with a program. This is where the important decision is made. I could end up with a completely different job than the one I was nominated for. I could even be placed in a whole nother part of the world than the one I was nominated for. Everything could change before I get my final invitation.
I also went to the Peace Corps get together last night. I'd never been to the National Headquarters before, but after a little mix up in directions, I arrived right on time. After a bunch of speechs from people you'd expect (PC Director Gaddi Vasquez, Regional Director, etc.) there was a refreshments/mingle portion of the evening. I talked with my recruiter for a couple minutes (I was kinda shocked he remembered my whole name and pronounced it right having just met me that once for my interview). I also talked with a bunch of other nominees and invitees (most nominees were jealous of them, me included. They at least knew where they were going). I even met someone that was given the exact same description for her nominated program as myself. So we might actually be heading out into the same program later this year.

So to sum everything up, I could have all my medical forms filled and mailed out by Monday next week. Then maybe I'll have an invitation by late May or early June (that would be a nice birthday present).