Don't remember when was the last time this happened, for two nights in a row, I dreamt of being at home, in Malaysia. Two nights, and each night the dream was so vivid, it felt so real. So real that when I woke up in the morning, finding myself still in my room in Melbourne, I felt confused. And sadness follows.
Haven't had dream about home for so long already. I thought I am already used to being few thousand kilometers away from home. I thought two and a half years of studies overseas already numb my home-sickness. Apparently not. >.<
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My ankle's getting better. Can walk normally now. But still can't run. Can't put too much pressure on it too. And I think I lose a bit of its proprioception. Almost fell down the stairs a couple of times. Still can't achieve the full range-of-movement of the right ankle. And it still hurt a little. >.< Just two weeks and a bit after the accident. Four more weeks to go before I can go back to gym for my favourite Body Combat class...
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Studies have been stressful. Finally finished placement for this semester, and won't have any placement in acute setting till March/April next year. I enjoyed placement most, and will definitely miss it! But it's good that it has ended for this semester. Another 4 weeks of studies with assignments and research, then final exam. Dreadful, but can't wait for it to end.
Enjoying two weeks of non-teaching period now. One week has passed, and I've done absolutely nothing in terms of studies. Pretty much been relaxing and chilling out. Nice break for me. However, I have to start my work on studies this week. Lots of studying, assignment-ing, and reading. Buck up!!
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Going out for a walk soon. Finally there's some sunshine after few days of below-average temperature and rainy weather. Ciao~
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sprained ankle >.<
Sprained my ankle. Second time this year, on the same right ankle. =(
It happened on Friday evening when I went for a walk in a park with a friend. Initially it seems alright, and it hurts a little, but I still could walk back to my friend's place. Until we got back to his place, to his and my own surprise, the ankle was swollen, and it looks like I stuffed an egg into my ankle. It hurts A LOT!! =( Everyone who knew I sprained my ankle gave me the same advice, R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). I did all except compression because it hurts a lot, even I just bandage my ankle so lightly with crepe bandage.
On Saturday morning, it started bruising. badly bruise. Still swollen. In the afternoon, the bruising seemed to ease a little, as well as the swelling. But in the evening, the swelling got worse. My housemate noticed that my whole foot was swollen, not only my ankle. Continue with the R.I.C.E, with compression this time.
Now, Sunday morning, and the swelling is still there! =( No clinic's open on Sunday, which means most likely I will make my way to the hospital later. I hope it won't be too busy in ED, so that I can get attended to without spending hours there.
Sigh, clumsy me >.<
It happened on Friday evening when I went for a walk in a park with a friend. Initially it seems alright, and it hurts a little, but I still could walk back to my friend's place. Until we got back to his place, to his and my own surprise, the ankle was swollen, and it looks like I stuffed an egg into my ankle. It hurts A LOT!! =( Everyone who knew I sprained my ankle gave me the same advice, R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). I did all except compression because it hurts a lot, even I just bandage my ankle so lightly with crepe bandage.
On Saturday morning, it started bruising. badly bruise. Still swollen. In the afternoon, the bruising seemed to ease a little, as well as the swelling. But in the evening, the swelling got worse. My housemate noticed that my whole foot was swollen, not only my ankle. Continue with the R.I.C.E, with compression this time.
Now, Sunday morning, and the swelling is still there! =( No clinic's open on Sunday, which means most likely I will make my way to the hospital later. I hope it won't be too busy in ED, so that I can get attended to without spending hours there.
Sigh, clumsy me >.<
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
First day of placement yesterday...
and there was Code Yellow! What an experience. End up could not do full ward orientation, and spent 10 minutes or less in each ward, just walk around knowing the settings.
Today will be the second day of placement, and officially first day on ward. I get Vascular/Thoracic/Gastro Ward, a surgical ward this time. Seems to be a very busy ward. Hope things will go smoothly today. =)
Jia You!!!
Today will be the second day of placement, and officially first day on ward. I get Vascular/Thoracic/Gastro Ward, a surgical ward this time. Seems to be a very busy ward. Hope things will go smoothly today. =)
Jia You!!!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
First week of second semester
The first week of semester has just passed. Monday and Tuesday were off, as there's no placement on the first week. Went to Dayi's house on Monday evening and had dinner there. That's my first time there. Small, nice and quiet place. Met up with Dayi and Dayizhang on Tuesday morning at Vic market. Shopped for some vege, then went to her house again. Stayed till about 7pm then came home. Nice catching up with them. =)
Officially started uni on Wednesday, with 3 full-blast lectures in a day. Readings, readings, readings, and more readings for the week. >.<
Thursday was clinical skills lab. It was quite fun. Playing with ampoules, needles and syringes. Tried injecting into a sponge. Haha! After lab was group project meeting. There are 6 of us (including me) in the group. Glad to know that everyone is enthusiastic and willing to put in effort. Selected our top 3 preferences of group projects, and now we'll wait and see what we get tomorrow.
Friday was free. Stayed at home whole day >.< Yesterday went out to Vic market again and met up with Grad House's friends. Shopped in Vic market, then went to Chinatown. I bought few more things to stock up my kitchen hehe.
Gonna go to Vic market again today. Need to stock up my fridge for the next one week. Then I'll need to come back and cook dessert for tonight's dinner. It's Kat-chan's birthday tomorrow, and we're celebrating for her tonight. =) Can't wait to catch up with them!
Placement starts tomorrow. This semester I will be at Western Footscray Hospital. Hopefully this placement will be a smooth-sailing and fruitful one!
That's all for now. =) Ta~
Officially started uni on Wednesday, with 3 full-blast lectures in a day. Readings, readings, readings, and more readings for the week. >.<
Thursday was clinical skills lab. It was quite fun. Playing with ampoules, needles and syringes. Tried injecting into a sponge. Haha! After lab was group project meeting. There are 6 of us (including me) in the group. Glad to know that everyone is enthusiastic and willing to put in effort. Selected our top 3 preferences of group projects, and now we'll wait and see what we get tomorrow.
Friday was free. Stayed at home whole day >.< Yesterday went out to Vic market again and met up with Grad House's friends. Shopped in Vic market, then went to Chinatown. I bought few more things to stock up my kitchen hehe.
Gonna go to Vic market again today. Need to stock up my fridge for the next one week. Then I'll need to come back and cook dessert for tonight's dinner. It's Kat-chan's birthday tomorrow, and we're celebrating for her tonight. =) Can't wait to catch up with them!
Placement starts tomorrow. This semester I will be at Western Footscray Hospital. Hopefully this placement will be a smooth-sailing and fruitful one!
That's all for now. =) Ta~
Monday, July 27, 2009
新的学期
转眼间，假期结束了。今天，是新学期的开始。这一个月的假期，很忙，但也很悠闲。忙着收拾东西，忙搬家，然后让自己在新家安顿好。悠闲，能花时间下厨，能花时间读杂志，能花时间学习织围巾，能有足够的睡眠， 能和朋友一起外出，和不同的朋友去了两次卡拉OK。假期真好！
欢乐的时光总过得特别快。开学了。虽然星期三才正式上课，但得收拾心情，开始准备课前阅读了。希望这个学期也能安然度过。我会加油的！
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欢乐的时光总过得特别快。开学了。虽然星期三才正式上课，但得收拾心情，开始准备课前阅读了。希望这个学期也能安然度过。我会加油的！
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Bits of updates
It's been awhile since I last blog. Here's a little bit updates of everything:
1. Things back home are stable, at least for now. Still a bit worrying, but at least not an emergency, nor life-threatening at this stage. =)
2. Exams went well, and holiday started. =)
3. Officially shifted out of Graduate House and moved into an apartment in city on last Tuesday. Thanks to all my friends who helped me in the shifting during the weekend! Sharing the apartment with another two Malaysian girls. Haven't got chance to know them more, as one is back in Malaysia for holiday, and another one is in Tassie for holiday until this Saturday. Home alone now. Things are all good.
4. Exam results were out on last Friday. Could have done better for one subject, but I am satisfied. =) Here are my results:
5. Started learning how to knit. Doing my first project now: a basic rib grey scarf.
I think that's all for now. Hopefully there's interesting things to update in near future. =)
1. Things back home are stable, at least for now. Still a bit worrying, but at least not an emergency, nor life-threatening at this stage. =)
2. Exams went well, and holiday started. =)
3. Officially shifted out of Graduate House and moved into an apartment in city on last Tuesday. Thanks to all my friends who helped me in the shifting during the weekend! Sharing the apartment with another two Malaysian girls. Haven't got chance to know them more, as one is back in Malaysia for holiday, and another one is in Tassie for holiday until this Saturday. Home alone now. Things are all good.
4. Exam results were out on last Friday. Could have done better for one subject, but I am satisfied. =) Here are my results:
| Code | Semester | Year | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 514751 | 1 | 2009 | Nursing and the Health Care System 1 | H3 |
| 514752 | 1 | 2009 | Illness Experience and Nursing Care | H1 |
| 514753 | 1 | 2009 | Nursing Science 1 | H1 |
| 514754 | 1 | 2009 | Nursing Assessment & Care | H2A |
5. Started learning how to knit. Doing my first project now: a basic rib grey scarf.
I think that's all for now. Hopefully there's interesting things to update in near future. =)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Sick... at the wrong time!!!
Falling sick is not fun at all, especially at the wrong time!
Just finished first paper (Nursing Assessment & Care) on Monday. I think I passed. The MCQs were alright, but SAQ were not so good.
Started having itchy nose yesterday afternoon. This morning it got worse. As of now, my nose is "leaking", and my eyes are watery. I couldn't concentrate and study for the whole day! And i have Nursing Science 1 paper tomorrow morning!! This is really a bad timing. >.<
I need lots of luck now to pass my exam tomorrow...
Just finished first paper (Nursing Assessment & Care) on Monday. I think I passed. The MCQs were alright, but SAQ were not so good.
Started having itchy nose yesterday afternoon. This morning it got worse. As of now, my nose is "leaking", and my eyes are watery. I couldn't concentrate and study for the whole day! And i have Nursing Science 1 paper tomorrow morning!! This is really a bad timing. >.<
I need lots of luck now to pass my exam tomorrow...
Monday, June 1, 2009
In denial
Yes, I'm in denial.
Got a shocking news last night. I'm still in shock. And denial. I know there's nothing I can do now, but wait. But still in denial. Brain has stop functioning since last night. Tear gland has gone hyperactive. Trying to gain back control.
Into SWOTVAC this week. Placement ended almost 2 weeks ago dy. Handed in all assignments, ended all lectures, lab and tutorial. Which means now only final exams left.
Which also means that I need my brain to function fully.
But I can't even read my notes. They look blank to me. Maybe my brain is blank.
Blank
*Blank*
Got a shocking news last night. I'm still in shock. And denial. I know there's nothing I can do now, but wait. But still in denial. Brain has stop functioning since last night. Tear gland has gone hyperactive. Trying to gain back control.
Into SWOTVAC this week. Placement ended almost 2 weeks ago dy. Handed in all assignments, ended all lectures, lab and tutorial. Which means now only final exams left.
Which also means that I need my brain to function fully.
But I can't even read my notes. They look blank to me. Maybe my brain is blank.
Blank
*Blank*
Friday, April 17, 2009
Towards the end of Easter break
and i'm so reluctant to end the holidays!!
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Another 17 days have passed since i last blog. Studies part, busy as always. Lots of assignments, take home exam, and lots of things to memorise. Clinical part, having a little bit of changes, but I'm definitely enjoying every part of it.
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Easter break started on Good Friday last week. The past weekend was more of cooking, eating, eating out, cooking and eating again. Did nothing much but relaxed and watched anime.
Went out to Mornington Peninsula with housemates here in Graduate House. Finalised the trip pretty late, although the idea of going for a trip has been there for more than 2 weeks. Rented a car, not much planning of specific places to go, but off we went on road. The whole journey was enjoyable, simple and relaxing.
We first arrived in Dromana to the Tourist Information Centre. Got some recommendation from a friendly staff there. Had our morning tea at Dromana, where i had this huge slice of Marks/Mars cake served with 2 scoops of vanila ice cream. It was heavenly, and definitely sinful.
We continued journey to Cape Shank. Nice place, with short board walk to the end of the rocks. Enjoyed the view and love the sounds of waves which i miss for a long long time. =)
Continue journey on the road, passed by Flinders, then changed our direction towards inland. Stopped by Montalto vineyard. This is my first time seeing and entering a vineyard. Nice scenery, with a number of sculptures scattered around the vineyard. There's also a restaurant, but we didn't have any meals there. Had wine tasting there, and i like their Chardonnay. However, i didn't buy that. Instead, i bought myseld a bottle of their Late Harvest, which is a sweet white wine that will serve well as dessert wine together with ice cream.
The next stop was Arthur Seat, which is the highest point of Mornington Peninsula. Wanted to catch sunset there but we were too early. We didn't want to wait till sunset because all of us were very hungry. We actually missed lunch. Nevertheless, the view was nice, and being at the highest point, the breeze was strong and cold.
Our last stop was at Fisherman's Point. Had dinner at this fine dining restaurant named The Rocks. Shared with Kat-chan an entree of calamari and mussels, a bowl of chips, and spaghetti marinara as main dish. Nice and satisfying meal. =)
Got back to Garduate House around 9pm. Everyone was tired from the trip. Overall an enjoyable one!
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Been shifting back from holiday mode to study mode. Had group study sessions for the past 2 days, and one more tomorrow. Haven't done my CPAs which are due on this coming Tuesday. Drug calculations to be done too, as well as preparation for medication log quizes. Not to mention that Take Home Exam 2 is already uploaded to website this morning. Back to study!!
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Another 17 days have passed since i last blog. Studies part, busy as always. Lots of assignments, take home exam, and lots of things to memorise. Clinical part, having a little bit of changes, but I'm definitely enjoying every part of it.
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Easter break started on Good Friday last week. The past weekend was more of cooking, eating, eating out, cooking and eating again. Did nothing much but relaxed and watched anime.
Went out to Mornington Peninsula with housemates here in Graduate House. Finalised the trip pretty late, although the idea of going for a trip has been there for more than 2 weeks. Rented a car, not much planning of specific places to go, but off we went on road. The whole journey was enjoyable, simple and relaxing.
We first arrived in Dromana to the Tourist Information Centre. Got some recommendation from a friendly staff there. Had our morning tea at Dromana, where i had this huge slice of Marks/Mars cake served with 2 scoops of vanila ice cream. It was heavenly, and definitely sinful.
We continued journey to Cape Shank. Nice place, with short board walk to the end of the rocks. Enjoyed the view and love the sounds of waves which i miss for a long long time. =)
Continue journey on the road, passed by Flinders, then changed our direction towards inland. Stopped by Montalto vineyard. This is my first time seeing and entering a vineyard. Nice scenery, with a number of sculptures scattered around the vineyard. There's also a restaurant, but we didn't have any meals there. Had wine tasting there, and i like their Chardonnay. However, i didn't buy that. Instead, i bought myseld a bottle of their Late Harvest, which is a sweet white wine that will serve well as dessert wine together with ice cream.
The next stop was Arthur Seat, which is the highest point of Mornington Peninsula. Wanted to catch sunset there but we were too early. We didn't want to wait till sunset because all of us were very hungry. We actually missed lunch. Nevertheless, the view was nice, and being at the highest point, the breeze was strong and cold.
Our last stop was at Fisherman's Point. Had dinner at this fine dining restaurant named The Rocks. Shared with Kat-chan an entree of calamari and mussels, a bowl of chips, and spaghetti marinara as main dish. Nice and satisfying meal. =)
Got back to Garduate House around 9pm. Everyone was tired from the trip. Overall an enjoyable one!
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Been shifting back from holiday mode to study mode. Had group study sessions for the past 2 days, and one more tomorrow. Haven't done my CPAs which are due on this coming Tuesday. Drug calculations to be done too, as well as preparation for medication log quizes. Not to mention that Take Home Exam 2 is already uploaded to website this morning. Back to study!!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
First day of clinical placement
Yesterday was my first day of clinical placement. Orientation day, did nothing much but to familiarise ourselves with the hospital and ward settings, and get to know the staffs. Attended the hand-over session at 1pm, and found that i cant catch most of the information >.<. Not familiar with all the abbreviations used. Kinda daunting in that session. Later today i'm going for the 2nd session. Will be paired up with a buddy nurse who will be looking over me for the entire shift. The bunion on my left foot hurts. Hope i will be fine for the entire shift today.
PS: sorry for the random sentences and inorganised thought.
PS: sorry for the random sentences and inorganised thought.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Needles!!!
I've had the most needle pricks of my entire life in past two weeks! Blood tests, Mantoux test, and all the vaccinations required. And I'm feeling sick now. Fever and headache. >.<
Hope will get better tomorrow. If not i'm gonna screw my first aid lessons this weekend!! And the two assignments due next week!!!!
Hope will get better tomorrow. If not i'm gonna screw my first aid lessons this weekend!! And the two assignments due next week!!!!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
End of Week 3
It's been more than a month since i arrived in Melbourne! Weather here in Melbourne is definitely not as pleasant as in Brissie. Oh how i miss Brissie weather!
Studies are not easy. Getting more and more hectic each day. Looking forward to clinical placement, but anxious and scared at the same time. Don't really like to do assignments, especially essays. I just don't like writing. Having 2 assignments and 1 take-home exam due in the next 2 weeks are not fun at all. =(
Lappie has been giving me problem. Thinking of getting a new one, but budget is really really tight. The LCD screen has been off-tone, which makes my eyes watery and pain after less than 30 minutes looking at it.
Started gym on Friday. Have a whole program of weights and cardio designed for me. Muscles are not used to exercise mode after being inactive for more than 3 months. Signed up for swimming classes too. Started first lesson on Saturday morning. Being asked to swim without floater on the first lesson itself was scary. Other than that was not too bad after all. Practically collapsed after the swimming class. Went for nap (which I don't usually do) for about 1.5 hours.
Dinner on Sat was great. Walked to city with Renshao, Wan Hua, Walter, Yosuke, Mahsa and Natsuko, and met up with Grace in the city. Went to Ramen Ya, and i ordered Charshu Ramen with Tonkotsu Soup. I start to get sick of Grad House food, so any other food taste yummy! Walked to Lygon St for gelato after dinner. Mango and durian gelato! Yum yum!
I think that's all for now. Have to get back to studies. Ciao~
Studies are not easy. Getting more and more hectic each day. Looking forward to clinical placement, but anxious and scared at the same time. Don't really like to do assignments, especially essays. I just don't like writing. Having 2 assignments and 1 take-home exam due in the next 2 weeks are not fun at all. =(
Lappie has been giving me problem. Thinking of getting a new one, but budget is really really tight. The LCD screen has been off-tone, which makes my eyes watery and pain after less than 30 minutes looking at it.
Started gym on Friday. Have a whole program of weights and cardio designed for me. Muscles are not used to exercise mode after being inactive for more than 3 months. Signed up for swimming classes too. Started first lesson on Saturday morning. Being asked to swim without floater on the first lesson itself was scary. Other than that was not too bad after all. Practically collapsed after the swimming class. Went for nap (which I don't usually do) for about 1.5 hours.
Dinner on Sat was great. Walked to city with Renshao, Wan Hua, Walter, Yosuke, Mahsa and Natsuko, and met up with Grace in the city. Went to Ramen Ya, and i ordered Charshu Ramen with Tonkotsu Soup. I start to get sick of Grad House food, so any other food taste yummy! Walked to Lygon St for gelato after dinner. Mango and durian gelato! Yum yum!
I think that's all for now. Have to get back to studies. Ciao~
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Melbourne^^
I'm in Melbourne now!
Things are fine for now. Accommodation is good, except that i need a fan. Havent started Orientation or Enrolment. Will have an international student briefing tomorrow. We'll get mmore info then.
Nothing much to write now. Will update if got news. =)
Things are fine for now. Accommodation is good, except that i need a fan. Havent started Orientation or Enrolment. Will have an international student briefing tomorrow. We'll get mmore info then.
Nothing much to write now. Will update if got news. =)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Last post from Brisbane
最最后Last post from Brisbane..
Feeling? Sad, loss. 1 year 11 months here, all the memories, all the laughter, all the tears.
Although I won't be leaving Australia entirely, as I will go to Melbourne next year, the feeling of leaving Brisbane is so strong. I realised, I haven't been to lots of places in Brisbane and Gold Coast! I haven't done lots of things here in the Sunshine State! When will be the next time I come back? And surely, things will be different by then...
Good bye and farewell to all my friends in Brisbane. Sincerely wish you all the best! And if fate brings us together again, we will say hi to each other, and still be friends.
Good bye Brisbane. I will definitely come back here again, although probably not any time in near future.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year!!...?
Happy New Year!!
Nothing much.. Woke up 10am, then spent rest of morning having breakfast and surfing internet. Had porridge for lunch as the super hot weather made me and parents no appetite at all. The temperature hitted 34 degrees today, and 36 degree yesterday. It was making people lethargic and easily annoyed.
Continue to do more packing around 4pm, when temperature started to drop a little. I was taking some clothes from upstairs to living room, planning to stuff more clothes into one baggage. And when I was 2 steps away from reaching the bottom of stairs, "POM!!", I fell hard from the stairs. I landed on my right foot, hitting hard on my ankle. I couldn't move for quite a long time, just able to sit there, trying to move my body weight away from the ankle without moving my ankle. Really intense pain!
When I was able to stand and walk a bit, I went upstairs to my room and got my ankle guard, then put it on my right foot. It still hurts untill now, especially when I walk.
Sigh.. what a way to start a new year. Hope tha after this incident, this whole year will be less accident.
Wish everyone a happy and joyful year ahead, with lots of wonderful moments and achievements!
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