Yesterday's trip to the mall wasn't as fun as I hoped it would be. I mentally made a list of what I could/should buy: shoes, semi-formal/grown-up tops, baby shower gift and jeans. For someone who likes to shop, this would be an exciting opportunity but I am not one of them. It wasn't even about the money, I just can't be at the mall by myself.
I dragged my feet to every shoe store browsing at their collection of lifestyle/casual shoes hoping to find a replacement for the pair I bought in Philippines. I guess I shouldn't have made it into my nursing shoes even though the whiteness of it was just begging for it to be. Sigh. So now, I'm left shoe-less and frustrated. If after two more trips to the mall for shoe shopping leads to disappointment, I might have to ask my mom to buy me the same exact one while she's still in Philippines. Hehe.
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A week ago, I cut my finger while attempting to crack open a vial of Gravol. Lucky me, my finger slipped right through the broken glass which led to bleeding and panic. It wasn't because I hate blood but more so because it would be embarrassing. Haha. Since I was at work, it was dealt with in a different way as I would have if I was at home:
(1) wash hands with antibacterial soap
(2) tell my mentor about said incident
(3) run to the supply room and apply gauze
(4) wipe it with alcohol swab (it stings!)
(5) put band-aid and a clear, waterproof dressing so I can still wash my hands later
(6) file an incident report
(7) prepare the medication again and go back to work
And so far I've had the manager, nurse-in-charge and the occupational health nurse ask me how my finger is doing.
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While I was looking through my online album, I noticed two tags displayed that I have NEVER used: beautiful and gorgeous. Curious as to what pictures could possibly have those tags, I investigated. Much to my dismay, both were a unflattering picture of myself that I didn't particularly like. WTH!
So many odd things happening.
Did anyone get that circulating forward/email about "two moons on August 27"? Hopefully I'm not working that day. Superstitious nurses say that during a full moon, a lot of thing happen in the hospital. Eek!
Friday, August 10, 2007
Sunday, August 5, 2007
rewarding myself
A few unscheduled purchases later, I am broke. :$
Yesterday, the plan was just to hang out and possibly help to clean someone's house. It's not exciting but it's way better than just staying at home and wondering why I'm by myself on the weekend I'm off. Then a question was thrown casually, "you want to go to Sony store?" Of course I couldn't resist the temptation and blurted out yes. A few minutes inside the store, disappointed at their lack of cheaper memory card for the digicam, I spent my money instead on a leather case. Overpriced but it looked cute. That's enough justification if you ask me.
Unsatisfied, we went to a better store and a couple minutes later I applied for the store's credit card. Surprisingly my limit is enough to make someone cringe and protest as to why I should get so much. I joked that it's good for "emergencies". Errr. To make a long story short, I bought a laptop. I didn't bring it home yet because I might get in trouble for over spending when I've only had one pay so far. Sigh.
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Memory lapse moment: I was pretty good today, I didn't spend a lot. | Umm yes you did. | You mean my shaver? *a few seconds later* Oh yeahhhh those. :$
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My mom's not here for three weeks and I have a feeling I'll be losing much needed pounds. Sigh. It is hard to live off noodles, eggs and limited (or none at all) cooking skills.
Yesterday, the plan was just to hang out and possibly help to clean someone's house. It's not exciting but it's way better than just staying at home and wondering why I'm by myself on the weekend I'm off. Then a question was thrown casually, "you want to go to Sony store?" Of course I couldn't resist the temptation and blurted out yes. A few minutes inside the store, disappointed at their lack of cheaper memory card for the digicam, I spent my money instead on a leather case. Overpriced but it looked cute. That's enough justification if you ask me.
Unsatisfied, we went to a better store and a couple minutes later I applied for the store's credit card. Surprisingly my limit is enough to make someone cringe and protest as to why I should get so much. I joked that it's good for "emergencies". Errr. To make a long story short, I bought a laptop. I didn't bring it home yet because I might get in trouble for over spending when I've only had one pay so far. Sigh.
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Memory lapse moment: I was pretty good today, I didn't spend a lot. | Umm yes you did. | You mean my shaver? *a few seconds later* Oh yeahhhh those. :$
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My mom's not here for three weeks and I have a feeling I'll be losing much needed pounds. Sigh. It is hard to live off noodles, eggs and limited (or none at all) cooking skills.
Friday, August 3, 2007
oh the heat, the heat
Finally, I can say that it's summer. Not because I've been doing my usual summer activities. Not even because I don't have school to worry about. But simply because it's HOT!
I must admit that setting my shower to warm on a hot day does not help my goal to feel fresh. At the end of it, I keep wondering whether I'm still damp from the shower or if I'm already sweating.
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It's been two weeks of night shift and as expected, it has taken a toll on my body. My appetite barely exists and my sleep pattern screwed up. Good thing I have three days to adjust before I start on days. After getting paid, there is something to look forward to. There are days that I just want to call-in-sick but still go through the motions of getting ready until I'm convinced that it would be a waste of effort to get back to bed.
In any case, it's my weekend off and I have no plans. Sigh.
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I have too much to write but I keep doubting my grammar and it's bugging me. I write in incomplete sentences at work (charting) and I'm tempted to do the same. Maybe next time. Errr.
I must admit that setting my shower to warm on a hot day does not help my goal to feel fresh. At the end of it, I keep wondering whether I'm still damp from the shower or if I'm already sweating.
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It's been two weeks of night shift and as expected, it has taken a toll on my body. My appetite barely exists and my sleep pattern screwed up. Good thing I have three days to adjust before I start on days. After getting paid, there is something to look forward to. There are days that I just want to call-in-sick but still go through the motions of getting ready until I'm convinced that it would be a waste of effort to get back to bed.
In any case, it's my weekend off and I have no plans. Sigh.
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I have too much to write but I keep doubting my grammar and it's bugging me. I write in incomplete sentences at work (charting) and I'm tempted to do the same. Maybe next time. Errr.
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