I have just had one of the most exciting weeks of my life! Ok, well that may be an exaggeration, but it was pretty awesome!!
It all started on the 10th November because that was when I offically started my 2 weeks holidays (that afternoon after you get home from work is just the best feeling)! Not having to get up for work at 5:30 the next morning was absolute heaven!! My mum also came up to visit me that night, so it was nice not to have rush off to bed at 9:30 either!
The next day was great too coz I had the pleasure of a visit from Deborah! She was on her way home and it was great to catch up with her for a while as she passed through Bathurst. I love having visitors there! The rest of the day was spent tidying up and packing for my trip to sydney that weekend. Sounds like I missed out on a pretty good games night at home though, but that always happens - serveral things always happens at once!
The trip to Sydney on saturday was long and boring though! I was meeting Liv in Sydney as she was already up there because she had done a study block and a few exams the week before, so I had no travel buddy. But in these times, the CD player in the car makes a wonderful substitute! It doesn't judge you when you sing at the top of your voice, ever so slightly out of tune!!
After a lovely drive, I dropped my car off at a friends house in Richmond and awaited the arrival of my taxi to take me to the train station (No way was I going to battle Sydney traffic! I can get as far as Blacktown, but that's it! From then on, it's public transport all the way!!). Evidentally, getting a taxi in the city is a lot harder then getting one in the country. I had to wait out in the blistering heat for almost an hour while I waited for a taxi to get to me from Freeman's Reach, which I didn't think was that far away! But anyway, after a few hit and misses, I got to the station and on a (air conditioned!) train. Meanwhile, Liv was getting bored being by herself in Sydney and kept messaging me, 'where are you?', 'are you close yet?'! She'd walked down to central already and I still had 2 hours travel to go! I thought driving my car half way up would make the trip shorter but apparently it doesn't help much! Train trip was also a little annoying as my mp3 player decided to stop working the night before, so I had none of my tunes to groove to!
When finally got to Central it was 4:30pm, but Liv had settled by then and took me to the hotel, which was only 2 blocks from central (nice when you have to drag your stuff around). After I dumped my stuff off we went for a walk around Darling Harbour. It's so nice there with the sea breeze and everything. We even got to see the little bridge there swing open to let larger vessels into the harbour. I didn't know it did that! We also had a walk around Queen Victoria Building - I love old buildings and they had this huge Christmas tree sat up that went all the way up to the top floor, and it was covered with Swarovski crystals, it was sooo pretty!!!
The next day was just spent browsing around the many shopping areas in Sydney and catching the monorail (such a novelty!). We also headed out to Circular Quay to try and see if we could see Kristy and Shane do the bridgeclimb (Kristy used to work with liv and got us the tickets to the concert) but everyone looks like ants up there so I think we were just waving to random people. We also wandered around the Rocks for a bit, which I always love (again with the old buildings). Liv had some drunken Irish dude come over and try to hug her, which was a bit amusing (if it was at night it would have been terrifying)! I managed to untangle her and we weaved our way into the markets so we lost him. City living's a bit tough for a country girl like me! We headed back into the city at about 5:30 and had dinner by the water in Darling Harbour. (this is going to be a very long blog!)
Monday was the day the whole weekend was planned around - the final concert from U2 in Sydney! While I wasn't what you would call an 'over the top' fan, I liked most of their music, owed a few of their CDs and I knew people who were going so I thought I'd tag along. Good thing I did too because it was AWESOME!!!!! We were in the standing area so in order to get a good spot we had to line up all day! It wasn't too bad though, we got there at 11am and the line was fairly short, so that was good. Unfortunatly, the weather decided to be unkind and it stormed for about 40 minutes, so we all got nicely drenched. I had also mistakenly worn jeans :(
I consoled myself with the fact that at least it wasn't hot, but it was still annoying. If it was a nice day, it would have all been very relaxing, but after the rain the ground was quite wet so it made it a little difficult to sit down comfortably. The gates didn't open till 5:30 but everyone started to get excited and edgy at around 4 so we all had to stand up and be smushed up against the gates - not real fun! When they did open the gates, everyone made a rush in (even though we were told numerous times not to run!) and crammed into the elipse area ('mosh pit?!'). Luckily Kristy and Shane made it first and Liv and I managed to crawl our way in to them. I was feeling a little uneasy being crammed into that small area with that many people, but as soon as the concert started, I didn't care! We were second from the front, centre stage! You could actually see their faces (as opposed to just random people in sunnies!). It was a long wait though because U2 didn't come on to stage until 9 (the opening act started at 7, but then we still had to wait an hour after it finished). But when the music started and everything, all the hunger, sunburn, wet jeans and sore feet were forgotten!
As I said before, I wasn't what you'd call an obsessive fan, but when you actually see them perform live and know the songs, and the atmosphere, it was just fantastic. They annoy me sometimes with their political stuff and some of the lyrics irritate me as a christian, but mostly it's ok and I just enjoy the music. They are very good performers though and know how to put on a good show! I will definatly be going again if they happen to head back here before they're too old to rock! Bono definalty isn't camera shy though, so I managed to score quite a few good photos! It was cool coz even though the stadium was packed, Bono and the lads managed to make the whole show very personal and are probably one of a few bands that actually sound better when they sing live! I love the song 'Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own' even more after I've seen done live. It's kind of a sad song but uplifting at the same time. Have a look at the lyrics one day. It's a beautiful song and the emotion in it when Bono did it live was just astounding. I don't know what is was about it, but it just got to me - the whole stubborn father and son thing. Needless to say (like you can't tell already!), I've become slightly more of a fan now. Some songs still irritate me though!
Anyway, I was buzzing for the rest of the night and the next day! Tuesday I travelled back home to Parkes to do some more holidaying and to get ready to head to Canberra the next weekend! But I think I might have a rest and cover that in another blog entry! I've been busy having fun!!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Good times and bad...
I just had the coolest weekend, which is in very stark contrast to the week so far at work, but you get that!!
I had the pleasure of attending the wedding of my hometown friend, Claire, to Seth. I haven't been to many weddings but their's was the kind of wedding I want one day (right up to the purple and silver theme - why do so many people like purple?! It's MY Colour!! ;op )
The church was done up beautifully and it was a bonus in that I knew most of the people who attened the reception (Yes, there was a lot of catching up to do with everybody!). It was great because I got to hang out Katie, Zarna, and Deborah - all of which I haven't seen for quite a while and all of which make a fun time even better! The weather was gorgeous and it was just a great celabratory time (not sure if that's a word, but I'l use it anyway!). It was great to get to know Seth a bit better too, as well as meet his sisters. The hens/bucks night was great too - gotta love those games nights!!
The only downer about the whole thing is realising that I probably won't see Claire for an awful long time, as she is moving to the USA. Still, we will always be connected with them somehow and there's always the world of blogging to keep us informed!! But I'll miss ya Claire - games nights just aren't the same!
Saturday was a big day for our family, because then we proceded to drive all the way to Dubbo after the wedding to go to a farewell party for Liv's OPSM boss, Kristy. It was cool to meet up with Kristy's family (we are her 'other family' -She was taking my place in Parkes While I wasn't there!), but it got a little awkard at times as I'm a shy kinda person in big groups of people I don't know, and I was too tired to try and converse! I wanted to go to bed at 9:30! We were ment to stay over the night but I needed sleep coz I have to work at rediculous times now (gotta get up at 5:30am!) and the boys were watching movies on surround sound, and I'm a light sleeper, so sleep wasn't an option! Mum and liv we're slepping either so we all packed the car at 4 in the morning and drove all the way back home so we could have a few hours sleep! Would've been alright if i didn't have to drive to Bathurst in the afternoon!
Sunday afternoon was another one of those small delights as all of the visiting friends from the party got to catch up again for yet more games! I love our games get-togethers beyond all reasons! It's a great way to relax and enjoy each other's company. I miss all my out of town friends already though!
Having such fun over the weekend probably made coming back to Bathurst on sunday evening so difficult. I don't mind Bathurst but I hate being alone. I need company in the car and coming back to an empty place isn't much fun. I knew this week would be a hard week too, work wise, so I wasn't real thrilled at the prospect of facing it, but I've made it through 2 days, so only 3 to go before a day off. I can't tell you how much of a struggle work has been lately - changing to yet another facility wears you out mentally. You have to remember where you are when you answer the phone!! Anyway, it'll get better. I'm still learning little things a long the way, even if I thinnk I'm not. It's a struggle, but I'll get through it with a little determination and lotsa prayers!
Still, there's always the small pleasures in life!
I had the pleasure of attending the wedding of my hometown friend, Claire, to Seth. I haven't been to many weddings but their's was the kind of wedding I want one day (right up to the purple and silver theme - why do so many people like purple?! It's MY Colour!! ;op )
The church was done up beautifully and it was a bonus in that I knew most of the people who attened the reception (Yes, there was a lot of catching up to do with everybody!). It was great because I got to hang out Katie, Zarna, and Deborah - all of which I haven't seen for quite a while and all of which make a fun time even better! The weather was gorgeous and it was just a great celabratory time (not sure if that's a word, but I'l use it anyway!). It was great to get to know Seth a bit better too, as well as meet his sisters. The hens/bucks night was great too - gotta love those games nights!!
The only downer about the whole thing is realising that I probably won't see Claire for an awful long time, as she is moving to the USA. Still, we will always be connected with them somehow and there's always the world of blogging to keep us informed!! But I'll miss ya Claire - games nights just aren't the same!
Saturday was a big day for our family, because then we proceded to drive all the way to Dubbo after the wedding to go to a farewell party for Liv's OPSM boss, Kristy. It was cool to meet up with Kristy's family (we are her 'other family' -She was taking my place in Parkes While I wasn't there!), but it got a little awkard at times as I'm a shy kinda person in big groups of people I don't know, and I was too tired to try and converse! I wanted to go to bed at 9:30! We were ment to stay over the night but I needed sleep coz I have to work at rediculous times now (gotta get up at 5:30am!) and the boys were watching movies on surround sound, and I'm a light sleeper, so sleep wasn't an option! Mum and liv we're slepping either so we all packed the car at 4 in the morning and drove all the way back home so we could have a few hours sleep! Would've been alright if i didn't have to drive to Bathurst in the afternoon!
Sunday afternoon was another one of those small delights as all of the visiting friends from the party got to catch up again for yet more games! I love our games get-togethers beyond all reasons! It's a great way to relax and enjoy each other's company. I miss all my out of town friends already though!
Having such fun over the weekend probably made coming back to Bathurst on sunday evening so difficult. I don't mind Bathurst but I hate being alone. I need company in the car and coming back to an empty place isn't much fun. I knew this week would be a hard week too, work wise, so I wasn't real thrilled at the prospect of facing it, but I've made it through 2 days, so only 3 to go before a day off. I can't tell you how much of a struggle work has been lately - changing to yet another facility wears you out mentally. You have to remember where you are when you answer the phone!! Anyway, it'll get better. I'm still learning little things a long the way, even if I thinnk I'm not. It's a struggle, but I'll get through it with a little determination and lotsa prayers!
Still, there's always the small pleasures in life!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Another thing I stole off Zarna!
I never trawl the internet enough to find cool things like these, so I just steal them off somebody else! Anyway, here are my various names for various occupations!
1. YOUR PORN STAR NAME:(first pet and first street name)
Brutus Reid
2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandfather/grandmother on your mums side, your favorite candy)
Olga Picnic
3. YOUR "FLY GIRL/GUY" NAME: (first initial of first name, first two of your middle name)
K-Wa (I don't have a middle name so my last name will have to do!!)
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Purple Eagle
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
(Again, has to be my first name coz I don't have a middle name!) Karin Orange
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 2 letters of mom's maiden name and first 3 letters of the town you grew up in.)
Wagka Cupak
7. Terrorist Name: (middle name spelled backwards, your mom's maiden name spelled backwards) Nirak YrruC
8.SUPERHERO NAME: ("The", your favorite color, favorite drink)
The purple cherry cheer
1. YOUR PORN STAR NAME:(first pet and first street name)
Brutus Reid
2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandfather/grandmother on your mums side, your favorite candy)
Olga Picnic
3. YOUR "FLY GIRL/GUY" NAME: (first initial of first name, first two of your middle name)
K-Wa (I don't have a middle name so my last name will have to do!!)
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Purple Eagle
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
(Again, has to be my first name coz I don't have a middle name!) Karin Orange
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 2 letters of mom's maiden name and first 3 letters of the town you grew up in.)
Wagka Cupak
7. Terrorist Name: (middle name spelled backwards, your mom's maiden name spelled backwards) Nirak YrruC
8.SUPERHERO NAME: ("The", your favorite color, favorite drink)
The purple cherry cheer
Ah, the simple things in life...!
How cool are hometown shows?! It's been a few weeks since Parkes had it's annual show but I was so excited that I mangaed to get time off work to be able to go! Isn't that sad?!
I haven't been to the show for three years, and it's always awesome to go coz I always meet up with people I haven't seen for years and we all have a good catch-up wandering around the grounds with fairy floss and all sorts of goodies in hand! I'm not a ride person but I always have fun, and this year was even better coz I haven't been for so long. The fireworks are always good, but the thing I go for is the demolition derby!
As the title says, the simple things in life are always the coolest! Wandering around, beautiful weather, catching up with friends and just relaxing...yes, I could do with more of that! ;op
Can't we all?!
I haven't been to the show for three years, and it's always awesome to go coz I always meet up with people I haven't seen for years and we all have a good catch-up wandering around the grounds with fairy floss and all sorts of goodies in hand! I'm not a ride person but I always have fun, and this year was even better coz I haven't been for so long. The fireworks are always good, but the thing I go for is the demolition derby!
As the title says, the simple things in life are always the coolest! Wandering around, beautiful weather, catching up with friends and just relaxing...yes, I could do with more of that! ;op
Can't we all?!
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Phone tag!!
Ok, so technically this isn't phone tag in any way, shape or form, but I thought it was a good name anyway! Let the games continue!
'Please leave your name after the beep and I'll get back to ya.....'
1. I'll respond with something random about you.
2. I'll challenge you to try something.
3. I'll pick a color that I associate with you.
4. I'll tell you something I like about you.
5. I'll tell you my first/clearest/funniest memory of you.
6. I'll tell you what animal you remind me of.
7. I'll ask you something I've always wanted to ask you.
8. If I do this for you, you must post this on yours (If you haven't already done it).
BEEEEEEEEEEEEP
'Please leave your name after the beep and I'll get back to ya.....'
1. I'll respond with something random about you.
2. I'll challenge you to try something.
3. I'll pick a color that I associate with you.
4. I'll tell you something I like about you.
5. I'll tell you my first/clearest/funniest memory of you.
6. I'll tell you what animal you remind me of.
7. I'll ask you something I've always wanted to ask you.
8. If I do this for you, you must post this on yours (If you haven't already done it).
BEEEEEEEEEEEEP
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Yay - I get to stay up!!
I'm up waaay too late tonight but I'm taking advantage of the fact that I have an evening shift tomorrow, so I CAN actually stay up coz I can sleep in tomorrow! I have to go to bed soon though - I still have a few things to do tomorrow before I gotta work!! I'm naturally a night owl though, so this 'going-to-bed-at-9:30-and-getting-up-at-6' thing is getting a bit old!
Hmm, what's been going on with me lately? Not much (Which would explain the lack of blogging - dispite the fact that I actually have the internet!!). I have rotated work places within my post-grad program again. This time I'm at an aged care facility. While most people would think, 'oh yeah, that has to be a bit easier', I'm actually having the most trouble with this one. I DREAD going to work. It's been very hard for me as I'm not an extremely confident person, nor do I think of myself as a leader, and while I am aware that a nurse needs these skills and attributes, I believe they have to be aquired over time, and this is what I perssumed My post grad year would try to achieve. But At this facility I feel like I'm getting all the dodgy jobs just coz I'm only there for 10 weeks and 'all experience is good for you'.
It's harder than being in a hospital, because all of a sudden, I'm the ONLY RN on in the entire building, which means I'm in charge and responsible for every one. People also leave me jobs because they think it's 'good practice for me'. My roster is also a bit of a surprise - IE: in a couple of weeks' time I have 5 nights night duty, 2 days off (including sleep day), then I have to work 7 days straight!!! They think coz I'm younger I'm the Energizer Bunny or something! It may not be as bad as all that but thats how it feels to me at the moment. Some of the staff aren't that supposrtive either. They know I can only go so fast yet the keep throwing more things at me. I know that this is 'real life' but the point of this year is to have support. They say I've always got someone to call but that doesn't help if someone is having a 'funny turn ' and I've got to organise everybody. I will be all by myself (with 2 nurses of course) on night duty next weekand I thought I would be ok, except we have a bit of a moment this evening when one of the residents got chest pain. If I was there by myself, I would have panicked and have know idea what to do (besides the obvious - you know what I mean). I panic too much. I've only had about 30 weeks nursing experience!!!!!!!
Rage, rage, rant rant! As you can tell, I'm having a bit of a hard time of it at the moment. At least now I know I'll never work in aged care. Only problem is, my next rotation is in another aged care facility!!! :(
Ahhgh, all I do is whinge! In any case, please pray for peace for me. I can feel my blood pressure rise and my stress levels shoot through the roof whenever I think about this place!!
Ah well, Spose I should head to bed now. Should get the sleep while I can - night shift in a couple of days!!!
Thanks for letting me rant! Love ya's!
PS If you want a bit of a giggle, excitement and fun, watch 'Pirates of the Caribean 2' - it's awesome......if you like that kind of thing! Jack Sparrow rocks! (totally irrelevent, but I thought I'd throw that in for free!!!) ;p
Hmm, what's been going on with me lately? Not much (Which would explain the lack of blogging - dispite the fact that I actually have the internet!!). I have rotated work places within my post-grad program again. This time I'm at an aged care facility. While most people would think, 'oh yeah, that has to be a bit easier', I'm actually having the most trouble with this one. I DREAD going to work. It's been very hard for me as I'm not an extremely confident person, nor do I think of myself as a leader, and while I am aware that a nurse needs these skills and attributes, I believe they have to be aquired over time, and this is what I perssumed My post grad year would try to achieve. But At this facility I feel like I'm getting all the dodgy jobs just coz I'm only there for 10 weeks and 'all experience is good for you'.
It's harder than being in a hospital, because all of a sudden, I'm the ONLY RN on in the entire building, which means I'm in charge and responsible for every one. People also leave me jobs because they think it's 'good practice for me'. My roster is also a bit of a surprise - IE: in a couple of weeks' time I have 5 nights night duty, 2 days off (including sleep day), then I have to work 7 days straight!!! They think coz I'm younger I'm the Energizer Bunny or something! It may not be as bad as all that but thats how it feels to me at the moment. Some of the staff aren't that supposrtive either. They know I can only go so fast yet the keep throwing more things at me. I know that this is 'real life' but the point of this year is to have support. They say I've always got someone to call but that doesn't help if someone is having a 'funny turn ' and I've got to organise everybody. I will be all by myself (with 2 nurses of course) on night duty next weekand I thought I would be ok, except we have a bit of a moment this evening when one of the residents got chest pain. If I was there by myself, I would have panicked and have know idea what to do (besides the obvious - you know what I mean). I panic too much. I've only had about 30 weeks nursing experience!!!!!!!
Rage, rage, rant rant! As you can tell, I'm having a bit of a hard time of it at the moment. At least now I know I'll never work in aged care. Only problem is, my next rotation is in another aged care facility!!! :(
Ahhgh, all I do is whinge! In any case, please pray for peace for me. I can feel my blood pressure rise and my stress levels shoot through the roof whenever I think about this place!!
Ah well, Spose I should head to bed now. Should get the sleep while I can - night shift in a couple of days!!!
Thanks for letting me rant! Love ya's!
PS If you want a bit of a giggle, excitement and fun, watch 'Pirates of the Caribean 2' - it's awesome......if you like that kind of thing! Jack Sparrow rocks! (totally irrelevent, but I thought I'd throw that in for free!!!) ;p
Sunday, June 04, 2006
I have the internet!
I now have the internet - whoo hoo! This now means hours of wasting time instead of doing things I should - what's new?!
Hmm, what is new? Well, I have a new laptop, which means I can chat to people while watching the tv! Unfortunately, I'm still on dial-up so it's extremely slow!!
Work has been hard for me lately. I have just started my mini-rotation of scouting and it's been hard. I'm not quick enough and now matter how many times I say that, they still think I should be better at it, even though I've never done it before. Had a few tears last week. Hopefully this week will be better... :) I guess it's only going to get harder though because then I have to scrub, which is probably one of the most important and challanging nursing duties one has to do. We'll see how that goes! The thing that gets me is that I'm supposed to be buddied, but I always get left to fend for myself at the most critical times, so then I'm running around in a panic, and they're like, 'Come on, you've gota be quicker than that'....How can I be, there's thousands of insrtuments with complicated names and mountains of paperwork to learn!!!! Anyway, that's enough about that. Just pray for peace and calmness for me this week!!
What else have I been up to? Not much! I've bought all my household appliances so now I'm actually saving money (only to spend on useless things....like DVDs)!! 10 hour days don't leave me a lot of time for socialising, but I manage my share! I made myself go to church here in Bathurst this morning. It's not that I didn't want to go, it's just that I'm painfully shy and hate going to places for the first time without some sort of support! But I made myself and I'm glad I did, because it was really good. I still love my one back home and will be annoying them as much as possible (!), but it's nice to know I can go here too when I can't make it back home. I've already got an invitation for dinner! It's nice to be made welcome. The only downside is that there doesn't seem to be anyone there my age, but still that's not a real big problem.
Anyway, that's about it. Have a good week guys (or month...depending on when I get on here next!!).
Hmm, what is new? Well, I have a new laptop, which means I can chat to people while watching the tv! Unfortunately, I'm still on dial-up so it's extremely slow!!
Work has been hard for me lately. I have just started my mini-rotation of scouting and it's been hard. I'm not quick enough and now matter how many times I say that, they still think I should be better at it, even though I've never done it before. Had a few tears last week. Hopefully this week will be better... :) I guess it's only going to get harder though because then I have to scrub, which is probably one of the most important and challanging nursing duties one has to do. We'll see how that goes! The thing that gets me is that I'm supposed to be buddied, but I always get left to fend for myself at the most critical times, so then I'm running around in a panic, and they're like, 'Come on, you've gota be quicker than that'....How can I be, there's thousands of insrtuments with complicated names and mountains of paperwork to learn!!!! Anyway, that's enough about that. Just pray for peace and calmness for me this week!!
What else have I been up to? Not much! I've bought all my household appliances so now I'm actually saving money (only to spend on useless things....like DVDs)!! 10 hour days don't leave me a lot of time for socialising, but I manage my share! I made myself go to church here in Bathurst this morning. It's not that I didn't want to go, it's just that I'm painfully shy and hate going to places for the first time without some sort of support! But I made myself and I'm glad I did, because it was really good. I still love my one back home and will be annoying them as much as possible (!), but it's nice to know I can go here too when I can't make it back home. I've already got an invitation for dinner! It's nice to be made welcome. The only downside is that there doesn't seem to be anyone there my age, but still that's not a real big problem.
Anyway, that's about it. Have a good week guys (or month...depending on when I get on here next!!).
Sunday, May 07, 2006
*SNEEZE*
I'm currently sitting at home, dying of the flu. Well, at least I'm not going out quietly!!
It's all been very convienient, getting the flu now, as I am only just going into the 3rd week of being in theatres and I think I'm going to have to take tomorrow off. I'm sure the patient's don't really want me sneezing all over them in recovery. I still feel guilty though - :S
Anyway, work has been ok thus far. Having to get up at 6am everyday is taking it out of me though! I used to be a night person but now I'm lucky if I can make it to 9:30pm! I think the mental stress of working with picky doctors is also taking it out of me. On the upside, when it has been quiet in pre-op (which is where I was first), I've been able to sneek in and see some surgery. I still can't get myself to go in and watch hip and knee replacements though - the saw freaks me out!!
I am due to start a mini rotation in recovery tomorrow, but, as I said, I don't think I'll make it. That should be interesting too, once I get there - seeing the strange things people do when coming out of anaesthetic!!
Oh yeah, another, slightly major thing that happened to me last week was that I finally graduated!! YEAH!! I was pretty proud of myself! And yes, we did have to wear those stupid capes and hats! But it was fun looking so silly! So yeah, now I have that oh-so-important piece of paper saying that I have indeed spent 3 years of my life at uni (and you'd think for that they'd make it a little more exciting, but it's pretty plain actually). It was a little bittersweet though, as mine was in the middle of the week, so I couldn't catch up with old uni mates properly as I had to work the next day (and I was getting the start of this blasted cold). But all-in-all, it's a nice feeling just to be able to say that I am a uni graduate!
Anyway, I think that's about it for now. Work is taking up most of my time, and while I've decided I probably don't want to be a theatre nurse now, I can say it's definatly going to be an interesting experience. I'm actually quite surprised at how I'm handling everything at the moment, as I never really thought I'd actually get this far (I always thought of myself as a bit of a quitter, even though I don't think I've actually quit anything in my life...except ballet!). I guess it all comes down to Phillipians 4:13!!
It's all been very convienient, getting the flu now, as I am only just going into the 3rd week of being in theatres and I think I'm going to have to take tomorrow off. I'm sure the patient's don't really want me sneezing all over them in recovery. I still feel guilty though - :S
Anyway, work has been ok thus far. Having to get up at 6am everyday is taking it out of me though! I used to be a night person but now I'm lucky if I can make it to 9:30pm! I think the mental stress of working with picky doctors is also taking it out of me. On the upside, when it has been quiet in pre-op (which is where I was first), I've been able to sneek in and see some surgery. I still can't get myself to go in and watch hip and knee replacements though - the saw freaks me out!!
I am due to start a mini rotation in recovery tomorrow, but, as I said, I don't think I'll make it. That should be interesting too, once I get there - seeing the strange things people do when coming out of anaesthetic!!
Oh yeah, another, slightly major thing that happened to me last week was that I finally graduated!! YEAH!! I was pretty proud of myself! And yes, we did have to wear those stupid capes and hats! But it was fun looking so silly! So yeah, now I have that oh-so-important piece of paper saying that I have indeed spent 3 years of my life at uni (and you'd think for that they'd make it a little more exciting, but it's pretty plain actually). It was a little bittersweet though, as mine was in the middle of the week, so I couldn't catch up with old uni mates properly as I had to work the next day (and I was getting the start of this blasted cold). But all-in-all, it's a nice feeling just to be able to say that I am a uni graduate!
Anyway, I think that's about it for now. Work is taking up most of my time, and while I've decided I probably don't want to be a theatre nurse now, I can say it's definatly going to be an interesting experience. I'm actually quite surprised at how I'm handling everything at the moment, as I never really thought I'd actually get this far (I always thought of myself as a bit of a quitter, even though I don't think I've actually quit anything in my life...except ballet!). I guess it all comes down to Phillipians 4:13!!
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Surprise!
Ha, I bet you all thoughtI'd dropped off the face of the Earth, didn't you?!
Well, it almost feels that way! All I do is work and sleep - but I guess everyone does so there's no point in going on about that!
Things have been going good so far. There are days when I come home in tears and seriously think about quitting, but then usually the next day isn't as bad, so I soldier on. This last week was horrible (in terms of under-staffing and patient complexities) , but I was ok with it for the most part. It was certianly a learning curve!
Next week I'm presumably trotting up to theatres to start a 10 week rotation there. I say 'presumably' because I'm not on the roster for the ward, but nobody has told me what to do in terms of getting prepared to start in theatres! I finish work on the ward on Sunday and theatres usually run monday to friday, so I'm just hoping and praying that I don't have to work for 9 days straight!! Oh well, whatever happens, happens!
I'll kinda miss working on the ward though. All the staff there were so nice and helpful to me. And I've only just gotten used to the way things work down there - but it's all part of the experience I suppose. Just a little worried that I won't be able to keep up with the pace in surgery :S ! It should be interesting though - but I don't know how I'll handle the joint surgery!!
Anywayz, That's about it. I've been extremely lazy thus far but I will try to do better in the coming weeks!
Tootle - pipski! ;op
Well, it almost feels that way! All I do is work and sleep - but I guess everyone does so there's no point in going on about that!
Things have been going good so far. There are days when I come home in tears and seriously think about quitting, but then usually the next day isn't as bad, so I soldier on. This last week was horrible (in terms of under-staffing and patient complexities) , but I was ok with it for the most part. It was certianly a learning curve!
Next week I'm presumably trotting up to theatres to start a 10 week rotation there. I say 'presumably' because I'm not on the roster for the ward, but nobody has told me what to do in terms of getting prepared to start in theatres! I finish work on the ward on Sunday and theatres usually run monday to friday, so I'm just hoping and praying that I don't have to work for 9 days straight!! Oh well, whatever happens, happens!
I'll kinda miss working on the ward though. All the staff there were so nice and helpful to me. And I've only just gotten used to the way things work down there - but it's all part of the experience I suppose. Just a little worried that I won't be able to keep up with the pace in surgery :S ! It should be interesting though - but I don't know how I'll handle the joint surgery!!
Anywayz, That's about it. I've been extremely lazy thus far but I will try to do better in the coming weeks!
Tootle - pipski! ;op
Friday, March 03, 2006
U2 - Discoteque
I couldn't think of a title for this latest post, so I just named it after the song that I am currently listening to while writing this entry!
Lack of sleep has put me in a strtange mood! Had a really good week this week. I moved into my flat last weekend and have spent the week fine tuning the position of my furniture, etc. I have to say I'm quite pleased with it, which is good considering how much rent I pay for the thing!! I thought I would be quite lonely being there on my own but it's actually quite cool. It makes all the difference when you know it's your own space and you can do in it what you will. I'd still like people to talk to, but this week I have enjoyed my peace. It means I can pump up the music as loud as I want! :D And many thanks to the people who have contributed their time, cars, trailers, and appliances for the move and for my use. Your generousity is greatly appreciated!
Work-wise the week has been good too. I had all morning shifts but I reason that, even though I hate getting up in the dark (not fun), I can get off at a reasonable time in the afternoon. And morning shifts always have heaps more staff members to help you out if you get stuck with things. My evening shifts that I did last week were horrible. There was only 3 staff members - and RN, an EN and me. And because I'm still feeling my way around, I was running around in a flap not really knowing what I was doing. As a consequence, I didn't finish work till 12:15 one night (even shift is sposed to finish at 11). By the time I got to bed, it was 1:15. And then my brain didn't shut off coz it was such a busy night, so I got about 3 hours sleep that night. To make matters worse, I had a morning shift the next day (that is something that they affectionally call a 'quick shift' - quick sleep!). Needless to say I was pretty useless that day. Luckily I was saved by the fact that I had an inservice on, so all I had to do was sit there and try and keep my eyes open (not easy!).
Anyway, as I said, this week has been good. All the staff there are so nice. Some nicer than others but I haven't had a problem with any of them. They have now put me on a rotating roster so next week I have 6 days - 3 evenings and 3 mornings. Pray for strength for me to get though that one!!! After that, I'm back to 5 days a week, with sunday and monday off. Not too bad really. At least I get penalty rates for working saturdays!
Had an all-day seminar today on 'advanced care directives', which is a document which allows you to put in what you want to happen to you if you have a life threatening situation and you can't communicate what you want, EG if you don't want to be ventilated etc. I know this might seem a slightly morbid topic (and possibly boring!), But I found it surprisingly interesting. Came away from it with more questions than answers. They had a panel of allied health professionals discussing what they would do it they were faced with a patient who had a directive and in what sort of circumstances, etc. It was interesting to see the ethics involved and people's differences of opinion. As a health professional, it is your job to help treat the patient, but what if the best treatment for that patient was not to give them any treatment at all? It's all very big and braod but it just helped to put into perspective the patient's rights to refuse ACTIVE treatment, even if we think they may benefit for a little while from it.
I know that may be completely non-interesting to you viewers out there but I thought I'd include it anyway!
Well, as nobody wants to talk to me online, I guess I'll be going! See you in the blogging world next time I get the chance.
Take care of yourself and each other... (thabks Jerry Springer!) :op
Lack of sleep has put me in a strtange mood! Had a really good week this week. I moved into my flat last weekend and have spent the week fine tuning the position of my furniture, etc. I have to say I'm quite pleased with it, which is good considering how much rent I pay for the thing!! I thought I would be quite lonely being there on my own but it's actually quite cool. It makes all the difference when you know it's your own space and you can do in it what you will. I'd still like people to talk to, but this week I have enjoyed my peace. It means I can pump up the music as loud as I want! :D And many thanks to the people who have contributed their time, cars, trailers, and appliances for the move and for my use. Your generousity is greatly appreciated!
Work-wise the week has been good too. I had all morning shifts but I reason that, even though I hate getting up in the dark (not fun), I can get off at a reasonable time in the afternoon. And morning shifts always have heaps more staff members to help you out if you get stuck with things. My evening shifts that I did last week were horrible. There was only 3 staff members - and RN, an EN and me. And because I'm still feeling my way around, I was running around in a flap not really knowing what I was doing. As a consequence, I didn't finish work till 12:15 one night (even shift is sposed to finish at 11). By the time I got to bed, it was 1:15. And then my brain didn't shut off coz it was such a busy night, so I got about 3 hours sleep that night. To make matters worse, I had a morning shift the next day (that is something that they affectionally call a 'quick shift' - quick sleep!). Needless to say I was pretty useless that day. Luckily I was saved by the fact that I had an inservice on, so all I had to do was sit there and try and keep my eyes open (not easy!).
Anyway, as I said, this week has been good. All the staff there are so nice. Some nicer than others but I haven't had a problem with any of them. They have now put me on a rotating roster so next week I have 6 days - 3 evenings and 3 mornings. Pray for strength for me to get though that one!!! After that, I'm back to 5 days a week, with sunday and monday off. Not too bad really. At least I get penalty rates for working saturdays!
Had an all-day seminar today on 'advanced care directives', which is a document which allows you to put in what you want to happen to you if you have a life threatening situation and you can't communicate what you want, EG if you don't want to be ventilated etc. I know this might seem a slightly morbid topic (and possibly boring!), But I found it surprisingly interesting. Came away from it with more questions than answers. They had a panel of allied health professionals discussing what they would do it they were faced with a patient who had a directive and in what sort of circumstances, etc. It was interesting to see the ethics involved and people's differences of opinion. As a health professional, it is your job to help treat the patient, but what if the best treatment for that patient was not to give them any treatment at all? It's all very big and braod but it just helped to put into perspective the patient's rights to refuse ACTIVE treatment, even if we think they may benefit for a little while from it.
I know that may be completely non-interesting to you viewers out there but I thought I'd include it anyway!
Well, as nobody wants to talk to me online, I guess I'll be going! See you in the blogging world next time I get the chance.
Take care of yourself and each other... (thabks Jerry Springer!) :op
Monday, February 20, 2006
Sooo tired!
Well, I've just started my second week of my post-grad program. Everything seems to be going fairly well - no tears yet (Which is a major indicator to me about how things are going)!!
I am quite tired though! This getting up at 6 o'clock in the morning really knocks around a person who is used to going to bed at about 11pm!! Oh well, I suppose I'll get used to it!
Anyway, just thought I'd write a quick entry to let ya's now that things are going fine for me so far. They've now added a couple of afternoon shifts to my roster, just to shake things up a bit, so we'll see how that goes!!
Love ya's! ;op
I am quite tired though! This getting up at 6 o'clock in the morning really knocks around a person who is used to going to bed at about 11pm!! Oh well, I suppose I'll get used to it!
Anyway, just thought I'd write a quick entry to let ya's now that things are going fine for me so far. They've now added a couple of afternoon shifts to my roster, just to shake things up a bit, so we'll see how that goes!!
Love ya's! ;op
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Last day of total freedom!
Well, from Monday on I will become a career woman (of sorts!!). Feeling quite nervous about it all at the moment, but at the same time, a little excited. I hear my friends talk about wanting diversity in their lives and I think how boring I must be coz I just wanna poke around my home town for a while! I've been to uni, what more do I need!
But by the same token, I feel it will be extremely good for me to be in another place on a more permenant basis, as it may help to shove me out of my shell even more!! It'll also be fun to have a little place of my (rented) own to go back to after work. So when I get the keys to the place, every one is most welcome to come and crash my peace! (I will let you know my address indiviually, as I don't want unknown blog-stalkers turning up on my doorstep. Known blog-stalkers are most welcome! ;op )
Well, I guess I better head off and get packing. My entries will now become even more scarce because I won't have my own internet to access, but hopefully that will change in the coming weeks! Wish me luck for Monday (and the rest of the week!) ;op
But by the same token, I feel it will be extremely good for me to be in another place on a more permenant basis, as it may help to shove me out of my shell even more!! It'll also be fun to have a little place of my (rented) own to go back to after work. So when I get the keys to the place, every one is most welcome to come and crash my peace! (I will let you know my address indiviually, as I don't want unknown blog-stalkers turning up on my doorstep. Known blog-stalkers are most welcome! ;op )
Well, I guess I better head off and get packing. My entries will now become even more scarce because I won't have my own internet to access, but hopefully that will change in the coming weeks! Wish me luck for Monday (and the rest of the week!) ;op
Thursday, February 02, 2006
I have a place too!
Time for another post...!
I went flat- looking with my mum yesturday as the days leading up to my new position in Bathurst become less and less! I was a bit worried (well, really worried actually!) about finding a place at the moment as it is also the time that all the uni students start panicking and start grabbing at any flat that becomes avaliable!
I had a few rental lists and had a bit of a look on the internet on Sunday to see if I could find any that I wanted, and I found the perfect one for me - air con, carport, and a little enclosed yard! Unfortunatly, when we rang up the real estate to book an appointment, she told me that it had already gone. To say that I was upset could be somewhat misleading to how I actually felt at the time (if you want details, ask my mum!!). And when I actually viewed the first couple of places that were still avaliable, my mood did not improve!!
While I was wondering moodily around Bathurst I found another real estate agent and decided that I should try my chances in there. Luckily they had a free space in the afternoon so we grabbed it. They had a few places I was interested in, but when we got to the last place, I went - 'I have to have that one' (The agent said he knew I'd like it! He saved the best till last!). It was a little out of my price range (ok, a lot out of my price range, but I figure I've been living on vertually nothing so far, so why not do it for another year?!!) but it was very nice - 2 bedroom (so heaps of people can come to stay at any time!!) , huge kitchen and a lock up garage. Plus, I have a strip of lawn (when it gets too high, I can cut it back with scissors)!! I also thought that if I have to live by myself, I may as well have a place that I actually like coming back too!!
So tentitively, I put in an application form for it. I wasn't sure of my chances, having not rented before (and not actually having started the job yet!) but the agent didn't seem to think that I had anything to worry about. Anyway to make a long story slightly shorter, I got a call today to say that the property owner approved of my having that flat so, Yay - I have somewhere to live!!
I don't get the keys till about the 23rd, so I'm staying at a friend's place till then. That's probably a blessing in itself as I have someone to whinge to during my first weeks at the hospital!
Wow, I guess I've got blessings coming out of my ears!!! ;op
I went flat- looking with my mum yesturday as the days leading up to my new position in Bathurst become less and less! I was a bit worried (well, really worried actually!) about finding a place at the moment as it is also the time that all the uni students start panicking and start grabbing at any flat that becomes avaliable!
I had a few rental lists and had a bit of a look on the internet on Sunday to see if I could find any that I wanted, and I found the perfect one for me - air con, carport, and a little enclosed yard! Unfortunatly, when we rang up the real estate to book an appointment, she told me that it had already gone. To say that I was upset could be somewhat misleading to how I actually felt at the time (if you want details, ask my mum!!). And when I actually viewed the first couple of places that were still avaliable, my mood did not improve!!
While I was wondering moodily around Bathurst I found another real estate agent and decided that I should try my chances in there. Luckily they had a free space in the afternoon so we grabbed it. They had a few places I was interested in, but when we got to the last place, I went - 'I have to have that one' (The agent said he knew I'd like it! He saved the best till last!). It was a little out of my price range (ok, a lot out of my price range, but I figure I've been living on vertually nothing so far, so why not do it for another year?!!) but it was very nice - 2 bedroom (so heaps of people can come to stay at any time!!) , huge kitchen and a lock up garage. Plus, I have a strip of lawn (when it gets too high, I can cut it back with scissors)!! I also thought that if I have to live by myself, I may as well have a place that I actually like coming back too!!
So tentitively, I put in an application form for it. I wasn't sure of my chances, having not rented before (and not actually having started the job yet!) but the agent didn't seem to think that I had anything to worry about. Anyway to make a long story slightly shorter, I got a call today to say that the property owner approved of my having that flat so, Yay - I have somewhere to live!!
I don't get the keys till about the 23rd, so I'm staying at a friend's place till then. That's probably a blessing in itself as I have someone to whinge to during my first weeks at the hospital!
Wow, I guess I've got blessings coming out of my ears!!! ;op
Monday, January 30, 2006
Grrr!
I did my 50 Questions survey thing the other day but saved it. When I went to publish it today, it posted it two days ago and I can't figure out how to change the time stamp to get it to be the first post! Grr! Anyway, if you wanna read it, scroll down a little ways!
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
I got it!!!
Hi!
Well, I had my interview on Monday, which went quite well actually!! Thank you all for all your support and stress-relieving activities!
Anyway, after spending the day in Orange today, I got home to find a message on the phone to ring the head person back about my interview. So I did and got the shock of my life when she said 'Congratulations, you've got the job if you want it'! I got the job at St. Vincent's in Bathurst! I'm a bit blown away by it all at the moment, as she said I did really well and would love to have me on the team! That's a boost to the confidence, I can tell you! :)
I start on the 13th February, which only gives me a little over two weeks to prepare, but I have people to stay with there if I don't get a place organised quick enough. I keep thinking about it and get a bit panicky at times, but then I think at least I'm in Bathurst where I know the area and some people, and it's not too far from home! :) Plus, the hospital looks like a really nice place to work in.
Thank you all for your prayers - God really does know what he's doing, even when you have no idea what's going on!!
Anyway, that's my excitement for today! Whew, what a relief that I don't have to go to Katoomba now! Will keep you updated next month when I get some more internet credit! ;op
Well, I had my interview on Monday, which went quite well actually!! Thank you all for all your support and stress-relieving activities!
Anyway, after spending the day in Orange today, I got home to find a message on the phone to ring the head person back about my interview. So I did and got the shock of my life when she said 'Congratulations, you've got the job if you want it'! I got the job at St. Vincent's in Bathurst! I'm a bit blown away by it all at the moment, as she said I did really well and would love to have me on the team! That's a boost to the confidence, I can tell you! :)
I start on the 13th February, which only gives me a little over two weeks to prepare, but I have people to stay with there if I don't get a place organised quick enough. I keep thinking about it and get a bit panicky at times, but then I think at least I'm in Bathurst where I know the area and some people, and it's not too far from home! :) Plus, the hospital looks like a really nice place to work in.
Thank you all for your prayers - God really does know what he's doing, even when you have no idea what's going on!!
Anyway, that's my excitement for today! Whew, what a relief that I don't have to go to Katoomba now! Will keep you updated next month when I get some more internet credit! ;op
Friday, January 20, 2006
Hey, venting on your blog does work!!
Hi again!
Well, it just goes to show that having a whinge on your blog can really do things!!! I got a phone call this morning from the hospital in Bathurst saying that I have an interview there on monday (23rd) at 11:15am!! YAY!!
While I am quite excited about this, I am also very scared because I've only ever done one interview before and, as I've said, that obviously didn't turn out too well because I got Katoomba for a post-grad, and that was at the bottom of the list!! In any case, this week end will be full of studying, preparing, and lots of praying! :)
It's annoying though, because as I feel I don't have any real basis on which to get the job on, I want to appear to be professional and have everything run smoothly - which, of course, it hasn't!! It's probably not that bad but I'm just stressing about making a great impression (as you can probably tell, I don't have a great amount of confidence within myself. Hopefully that will come though!!). Plus at the moment I'm very tired. When she called this morning, she actually woke me up, as I was sleeping because I had done a night shift last night. When you have just woken up and are functioning on approximately 1 hours sleep at an awkard time of the day, it's hard to appear professional and dignified when you're speaking to them and trying to suppress yawns at the same time!!! They know when to catch you at your best, don't they? Oh well, hopefully I will make such a great impression at the interview that they will forget all my rushed jobs and ramblings of the past!!
Anyway, just thought I'd keep you updated and tell you all of the great job you're doing at boasting my confidence! We shall see what happens next!
Cheers!
Well, it just goes to show that having a whinge on your blog can really do things!!! I got a phone call this morning from the hospital in Bathurst saying that I have an interview there on monday (23rd) at 11:15am!! YAY!!
While I am quite excited about this, I am also very scared because I've only ever done one interview before and, as I've said, that obviously didn't turn out too well because I got Katoomba for a post-grad, and that was at the bottom of the list!! In any case, this week end will be full of studying, preparing, and lots of praying! :)
It's annoying though, because as I feel I don't have any real basis on which to get the job on, I want to appear to be professional and have everything run smoothly - which, of course, it hasn't!! It's probably not that bad but I'm just stressing about making a great impression (as you can probably tell, I don't have a great amount of confidence within myself. Hopefully that will come though!!). Plus at the moment I'm very tired. When she called this morning, she actually woke me up, as I was sleeping because I had done a night shift last night. When you have just woken up and are functioning on approximately 1 hours sleep at an awkard time of the day, it's hard to appear professional and dignified when you're speaking to them and trying to suppress yawns at the same time!!! They know when to catch you at your best, don't they? Oh well, hopefully I will make such a great impression at the interview that they will forget all my rushed jobs and ramblings of the past!!
Anyway, just thought I'd keep you updated and tell you all of the great job you're doing at boasting my confidence! We shall see what happens next!
Cheers!
Thursday, January 19, 2006
I'm waiting...!!
Ugg (I can use that because it is now trademarked to the original Australian Ugg Boot!!! Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi!!!! :p )
Ahem, sorry...in a strange mood today! Anyway, on to what I was originally going to say...!!
Ugg, I am sooooo sick of waiting for this apparent never-going-to-be interview for the job in Bathurst! I mean, I would just like to know something!! I rang them the other day and they said that they were running late and that all interviews would be pushed back a week, but I would still appereciate knowing that they were actually looking at the applications or something....ANYTHING!!
As you can tell, the pressure is starting to build as the job is proposed to start on the 6th February, which doesn't give a person a whole lot of time to adjust to things if oe actually did get the job! Aggghh!
Anyway, I've vented now and I can feel my blood pressure slowly creep back to normal (which is a bit high for me anyway!!)
Thanx for listening.
Ahem, sorry...in a strange mood today! Anyway, on to what I was originally going to say...!!
Ugg, I am sooooo sick of waiting for this apparent never-going-to-be interview for the job in Bathurst! I mean, I would just like to know something!! I rang them the other day and they said that they were running late and that all interviews would be pushed back a week, but I would still appereciate knowing that they were actually looking at the applications or something....ANYTHING!!
As you can tell, the pressure is starting to build as the job is proposed to start on the 6th February, which doesn't give a person a whole lot of time to adjust to things if oe actually did get the job! Aggghh!
Anyway, I've vented now and I can feel my blood pressure slowly creep back to normal (which is a bit high for me anyway!!)
Thanx for listening.
Friday, January 13, 2006
So what's new...
Ok. I thought it was about time I did another blog as I have been leaned on slightly by aanother member of the blogging community who thinks I don't blog enough! Not really, but's a good excuse to make me write something!
Well, there's not much to report about on the Post-grad front because they haven't told me anything! From what I gather, they may be just as lazy as me as I got a letter in the mail today saying 'Thanks, we got your application and we will be processing it in the next few days'. What does that mean?! The interviews were supposed to be held in Orange on Monday! Oh well, maybe this is good news for me. If they are running behind in things and can't get organised then maybe this really is the place for me!! :OP Anyway, pleaze keep the prayers up! :)
If I don't even get an interview then I know I really did a bad job at talking myself up! My Dad's been really helpful on this front too, saying things like 'oh, you'll be lucky if you get it cause I bet heaps of new grad nurses around here have applied for it'! Thanx Dad, I already know that. could you try something a little more positive (see where I get my outlook on life from?!)?
Anyways, besides that, not much has been going on in my little world. I just finished my first shift in a series of up coming ones at Rosedurnate, which is, for those of you who may not know, is an Aged care facility here. It was the plesently short shower shift 7-10am. I still managed to leave there at 11 though (I always forget to sign the time sheets, which is bad coz then I don't get paid! ) I have a few more of those coming up, which is good for pocket money, except all mine is going on car rego :( They are good, except for the fact that they are 'shower' shifts...if you catch my drift. But hey, I'm fairly used to that by now, except for the fact that it was soo hot and humid this morning - I think I was as drenched as they were!!
Anyway, that's enough rambling for a while I think. Catch ya's soon :OP
Well, there's not much to report about on the Post-grad front because they haven't told me anything! From what I gather, they may be just as lazy as me as I got a letter in the mail today saying 'Thanks, we got your application and we will be processing it in the next few days'. What does that mean?! The interviews were supposed to be held in Orange on Monday! Oh well, maybe this is good news for me. If they are running behind in things and can't get organised then maybe this really is the place for me!! :OP Anyway, pleaze keep the prayers up! :)
If I don't even get an interview then I know I really did a bad job at talking myself up! My Dad's been really helpful on this front too, saying things like 'oh, you'll be lucky if you get it cause I bet heaps of new grad nurses around here have applied for it'! Thanx Dad, I already know that. could you try something a little more positive (see where I get my outlook on life from?!)?
Anyways, besides that, not much has been going on in my little world. I just finished my first shift in a series of up coming ones at Rosedurnate, which is, for those of you who may not know, is an Aged care facility here. It was the plesently short shower shift 7-10am. I still managed to leave there at 11 though (I always forget to sign the time sheets, which is bad coz then I don't get paid! ) I have a few more of those coming up, which is good for pocket money, except all mine is going on car rego :( They are good, except for the fact that they are 'shower' shifts...if you catch my drift. But hey, I'm fairly used to that by now, except for the fact that it was soo hot and humid this morning - I think I was as drenched as they were!!
Anyway, that's enough rambling for a while I think. Catch ya's soon :OP
Monday, January 02, 2006
Hi again!
It's been a while since my last post, but that's mainly because I used up my month's internet hours in about 15 days! But it's a new month so look out for more ramblings!
Well, Christmas has come and gone. Hope everyone else's was as good as mine! I'm still trying to find places for all my new pressies!
Best wishes for the new year too. Besides Christmas and new year's, not much has been going on of late. I am in the process of applying for a post-grad position at St Vincent's Hospital in Bathurst and I plan to send away the papers tomorrow, so between now and the 16th January any prayers for the job will be greatly appreciated!! ;op
Ok, that's about it. Keep cool!!
Well, Christmas has come and gone. Hope everyone else's was as good as mine! I'm still trying to find places for all my new pressies!
Best wishes for the new year too. Besides Christmas and new year's, not much has been going on of late. I am in the process of applying for a post-grad position at St Vincent's Hospital in Bathurst and I plan to send away the papers tomorrow, so between now and the 16th January any prayers for the job will be greatly appreciated!! ;op
Ok, that's about it. Keep cool!!
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