Showing posts with label school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label school. Show all posts

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Regular Programming

Back to regular programming. Balik school na naman para sa ating mg students, balik work naman para sa mga naghahanap-buhay. Sa totoo nasusuka na ko sa school, but I have to finish this kasi, konti na lang at matatapos na rin. At ginusto ko rin naman to.

But I really want to work. But for now I need to concentrate on my studies. Mas importante yun.

Pagpasok may isang Nephrology case na nagaabang na para ipresent. Random roll-call na naman ang gagawin. Nawa’y di ako matawag dahil baka handa sa Noche Buena ang maisagot ko.

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Sadly, nawalan ako ng budget for Gym. Mukhang di ko na sya matutuloy for the mean time. So that means back to jogging na muna ko sa ___ for my cardio. I’m planning to do 5 laps around _____ (ayan blanko na. hehe). At good thing meron akong weights sa dorm para magawa ko yung ibang parts ng circuit training.

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Tuloy pa rin ang diet, di nakatulong ang 2 weeks vacation na kakain at kakahiga. Balik nilagang saba at nilagang egg muna tayo.

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So pano? Back to daily routine na tayo. Gising ng maaga, ligo, kain, pasok sa school/office. Ingat!


image from here

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Before and After

And the saga continues...

dahil palabiro ang prinsipe/doctor nyo, e lagi rin naman akong nababara. hehe

may kaibigan ako na pumasa last August ng Physician Licensure Exam. at eto ang banat ko sa kanya nung nagbirthday sya nung july.



Intern days ko palang sa VMMC e nabanyagan ko na syang Eugene D. hehe. At ganda na ang tawag sa kanya nung intern pa lang kami nung premed. kahit malaki itong kasinungalingan...

Di rin siya magpapatalo sa kalokohan, nandyan nung nadaan kami sa reception area ng laboratory at tawa kami ng tawa for almost 30 minutes dahil sa taong nakaupo sa reception area. (sama lang diba? hehe)

Umorder kami ng dinner nung first night duty namin. lahat kami nahihiya at burger lang kinain. sya ang inorder 2 pcs chicken... may extra rice pa.

One time naisipan namin magbaon ng dinner para tipid. 6pm kumakain na sya, after six daw. 8pm ng kami naman ang kumakain, nahingan at nakitinidor siya sa lahat ng baon namin.

Ahead siya sa akin magmed, one time nagpasundo siya dahil late na at natatakot dumaan ng talahiban dito malapit sa school. habang naglalakad, bigla syang bumanat sa effort niyang pasexy voice "tara gawin natin sa damuhan"... langya!

at pinakanakakatawang banat niya sa akin "diet ka ng diet, lagi ka namang BEFORE sa BEFORE and AFTER"... langya talaga! hahaha


X's - sweet talaga ko sa mga kagrupo ko nung intern kaya ganyan na lang ako magpacute sa kanila. hehe

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Case 1

This is the case of JA, 25 years old, male, single Filipino, Catholic, a student/model, born on March 1985 in ---, currently residing in Quezon City, admitted for the nth time in hospital blah blah…

With a chief complaint of lack of sleep, agitation and procrastination.

17 hours prior to consultation, patient was still awake reviewing his prepared case presentation about stroke management. Patient was agitated as hell since his Consultant for that day is known notoriously obnoxious, let’s name her Consultant X, let me tell you something about Consultant X, aside from her mean attitude towards students and interns, there’s nothing more that I can add. Patient tried to do 100 jumping jacks which didn’t afford any relief. No medication was taken.

13 hours prior to consultation, patient received good news, he was told that Consultant X will not be able to come and attend the fucking conference. Patient presented his case to a better and nicer Resident of that Department. Patient was so glad and relieved; he treated his buddies with venti iced white choco mocha.

4 hours prior to consultation, after a warm shower, patient fell asleep immediately in his dorm room. Patient woke up and few minutes prior to admission, he remembered he’s not yet taking any breakfast or lunch.

Now I’m hungry!

X’s - Can’t complain for a crappy internet connection since I have it for free! Haha.

Any suggestions ng music while jogging? I think I need to change my playlist. Baka kaya tinatamad na din ako magjog L

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Some R&R

Random and Rants...
Oh! Hello there! I’m still alive just in case you’re wondering and even though I know you don’t care that much. Hehehe

Beware… these are random rants!

Anyway, I know the semester just started but I’m wishing I could go out and have a vacation! Hahaha. I even lied to a friend that I recently watched Angels and Demons. I just feel tired every time I get back to my dorm room every afternoon. And Every morning, I have this routine of waking up at 5am, reread my notes. Boil some hot water for my Nesvita, drink it as my breakfast. Check my facebook and play yoville and parking wars. Take a bath and prep. The usual is getting so boring. And as I walk going to school every morning and seeing and thinking everyone else is still on vacation makes the feeling worst.

Would you believe I’ll take my prelim exams this june 1-8? Classes started 3 weeks ago and it seems like my head is still empty. Lol!

I need new black shoes! ASAP! Though my 2 year old shoes look OK but I have a feeling it’ll be a wrecked anytime soon. But, I don’t want to ask my parents some cash for it so I need to save some money first. Or maybe I can ask some of you for some financial support. hehehe

Aside from being bored to my routine, I’m also getting tired of having oatmeal for dinner. I need some advice for any food alternatives. I usually have oatmeal with cinnamon powder and apples or oatmeal with fresh milk and mangoes. Please! HELP!

What else? Oh there, I have these annoying classmates. They’ve been discriminatory to us… labeling us “The irregulars”. And the only solution to this is to act like an adult and don’t let them get me.

As I finish typing this post, my one and only light source for the whole room just stop working! Damn!

On a lighter side,
I’m enjoying Pediatrics! Hahaha!

But I'm inspired by this professor, Dra. Santiago. She’s a Reconstructive Surgeon. Hmmm…



Saturday, September 6, 2008

Should I Stay or Should I Go...

I never realized the things that I’m missing while being here until last Wednesday. One of the departments in this Institution surprisingly posted a prefinal exam for us this Saturday scheduled 10am to 12nn. Yes, today. I was really pissed that I couldn’t come to my cousin’s wedding and knowing that my whole clan will be there. Also, as much as I want to come and catch up on the reception I’m thinking it will be difficult for me since I only have 3 hours sleep last night and travelling back home will not be comfortable for me since I have to ride FX, then MRT, and then a Bus. This coming Monday I will also have a short exam and one practical exam. I think it’s much better if I’ll stay. I don’t have any choice.

To be honest, I was thinking that there’s a thin chance for me to transfer school or maybe take a leave of absence and travel. I’m tired. Physically, mentally and emotionally… feels like med school is a black hole sucking every ounce of my strength. I don’t want to quit though and completely stop. I still want to pursue this career. It’s just I’m really out of focus and I’ve been too comfortable in this place. Making me feel that being a happy go lucky is just ok. Well it’s not! And I’ll miss my friends badly if I’ll go.

Maybe the lesser problem is in my school. I know I’m not in the position to bad mouth but I’m telling you, some or most institution and its administration have some issues and rumors. Some may favor some. Some may leak some and some have dirty works and give special treatments. The thing that I hated most is when an institution is just after its popularity and maintaining its status and neglecting its promise of equal treatment and both parties must benefit. I hated the fact that they will accept more and more students and if they feel you’re for discard, they will just drop you out of nowhere. Or make ways that you will more and more suffer.

I’m not saying that it’s completely their fault. I have my personal issues too. It was a 75%-25% thing. My part is the former. I'm neglecting my own responsibility. Or maybe was thinking of many things. I’m still planning to finish this semester. I don’t know what’s next then. Med school is not for the faint hearted. I proved that many times. And it’s true that once you decided to go forward to it. You should never have second thoughts. Why? Cause it’s much tougher to leave and move on. Like what i always ask you... will all these sacrifices have it's worth?
Seems like my family thinks i'm still doing okay though. hay...

So I’m sorry for the picture. I guess I won’t be able to post any. I have a nude though. Hehe! or maybe you want to see pictures of my eyebags. Hehe! But mostly I’m sorry for my inaanak. Once again I have to cancel my visit to her. Hay! Pesteng Med school walang SOCIAL LIFE! Anybody wants a trade of life even for a day? Wonder how it feels?

Thursday, June 19, 2008

TOXIC!

For the past week, I never really had anything to post.

Maybe I was thinking a lot of things and ideas to write but it was vague for me as I went through it. Maybe it doesn’t make any sense or maybe it does that I don’t want to share it. Yes, a lot of things bother me lately. Personal issues I want to solve as soon as possible. I don’t want it to become bigger as my exams are few weeks approaching. To be exact, I have 3 more weeks.

Do you also have a Last name that starts with the letter “A”? It sucks right?! First to do a report, first to have practical demonstration, first to be called in your case presentation, to be assigned in a terror professor, and it sucks big time if you’re first to be called in the attendance list and since they held you a little longer earlier before lunch you have to cut your meal shorter and if you missed your name being called you’re late. Did I tell you they come earlier than 1pm?

It’s been a week and I’m already whining! I already finished my first report in one of my subjects. Sadly I over prepared and was only asked few questions, they say it’s good to expect the worst so it’s ok for me. I also prepared that night my CPC, a case presentation. I have my other report next Monday for one of my subjects. Every week we have a Shifting or Plating exams every Monday, Tuesday and Friday Lunch time. I have piles of books to read as well. Hay! I complain too much but soon it occurred to me I still have time to blog. Hehehe!

What really took my attention is my own diet. I don’t eat rice and people were so shocked to see that. What I don’t like is when you were eating a lot and gaining a lot they say things, when you go on a diet they say MORE things. It’s hard when you have a Ping-Pong weight. But I realize I’m not doing this for them. I’m not doing this to be liked or to please them. But what I need is some motivation and encouragement. This applies not only on dieting but if you were in a situation that people sees you negatively if you’re making a choice or thorn between two situations. Just do what you think is good for you.

And to you, I know you’re busier than me. We have different schedules, different subjects and on a different year. As much as I want to say this personally but I can’t. Maybe it’s just me…

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

It Ended With a Frap

Since my schedule is not YET feeding most of my time, I guess it won’t hurt to make a post. I thought today will not be my day starting with a conclusion earlier when my favorite Guard held me for a moment and asked me for my ID. Yes he did confiscate it since again for the nth time due to my haircut. Earlier I thought it would be ok since I only had it cut last two weeks.

I really hated when people try to push you in a position you don’t want to but you can’t say no. I know it’s a minimal job in a class but hey, if that can be my way of helping them. It’s ok. And a little responsibility won’t kill me.

And later that day one of my professor remembered me from his previous class. As a prerequisite to Psychopathology I took Psychobiology under him. And that professor really remembered me and started asking me about how was my summer, where did my name originated, what’s the name of my dad, my mom, do I agree on this or on that and every time someone will answer his question he will again ask me what is my opinion. I just took the situation on a lighter side since he’s my professor and it’s too early to make a bad impression.

After my class I decided to visit my brother in Ortigas where he and his wife work. After waiting for almost 2 hours, we dined and talked. I haven’t seen them for 3 weeks so there was a lot of catching up. My brother insisted that their driver will give me a lift back here in my dorm and I declined. I know he really wanted to, being the kuya that he is, he still want to take care and make sure we’re ok. But I said I can manage.

I took a cab from where we ate. At first I thought this one is a cool driver. I converse with drivers. But later he’s a mix of weirdness. He started the conversation but then he’s sharing most of his life experiences. It‘s cool for me except that when he’s sharing he started touching me and reenacting the things he do. Like when he was young and was taking care of his mom that he’s putting powder and cleaning her up. He started touching my back and when he’s making a point he always gave a tap and calling me dude and pare. It’s ok though but inside my mind how will I get out of there just in case…

He’s 42 by the way.

But what struck my attention was when he shared how he regrets his past when he didn’t finish his education. They were well off before and when he had the opportunity to study he failed several times and was hopeless. He said that when he sees a student like me or a man in a sleeve and a tie he can’t resist being jealous. And every time I glance on the cab meter I know he didn’t put any trick.

But then the rain poured hard along Commonwealth I was stuck for an hour and so and though I will not make it through my appointment. I texted and said, “You go along without me if you can’t wait… Sorry”. I was literally at panic that time because adding to my meeting I remembered that I have my laundry outside and the windows at my room was open. And when I arrived I was not mistaken, I hurriedly cleaned up the mess.

Then she texted,” I’ll go to your room and help you then we’ll have our dinner”. I cleaned up ASAP because I don’t want her to help and get sopped. When I was about to knock on her room, she opened her door and she smiled.

I said, “Let’s go”

She replied, “We need an umbrella”

I immediately showed I was carrying one.

I imagined this last month. We’re near to each other again.
She laughed on my wheaten bread and scolded me to eat something. She asked if she can buy something after we eat. From that coffee shop, the rained poured again. We walked home close together. Up to now I still can’t believe it happened and I’m still enjoying my vanilla frap.
it's her exam tomorrow btw, pls pray for her=]

Saturday, May 31, 2008

My Days Are Numbered

I only have 10 days left starting today. Another 10 months of less sleep, thousands of pages of books to read, gallons of coffee to drink, countless sheets of papers and patient’s history to pass and pens that I will lose, and tears that I will save for the end of each semester.

Unlike before I am less excited and that’s the sad truth. Why? I am not sure… you see I really want this. I cannot give up on this. For the last two months of staying inside the house I filled my thoughts with optimism. I am optimistic, sadly not that enthusiastic.

But I can say that I enjoyed my last two months. Talking to some of the co-bloggers, getting their opinions and making new friends were a great summer get away for me, way much better than a trip in Boracay. Though I know my mom will kill me due to our escalating bills. Hehehe!

I was back and forth to my dorm last week because I have to clean my room and check what I lack to make my stay there more comfortable. While cleaning, I paused for a while and looked at some pictures that I posted on my wall. I smiled a little, we were complete then.

10 more days to go; 10 days of online time, chatting and blogging left. What I really wanted to say is I’ll be spending little time here soon. If I really wanted to become what I really want then I have to make a choice. But that doesn’t mean I will neglect this blog and will not visit yours. It may not be as often but I promise I’ll do it every chance I will get.

To be honest it will be a challenge for me. I have to admit having my own lappie and internet was one of the wrong decisions I made so far. It really interrupted my studies and my concentration. But the risk was worth it. I learned a lot from you and most importantly I learned and accepted my mistakes and failures. I was still thinking of not bringing the lappie with me in my dorm but I realized it’s not what I needed to do. I need to have self control.
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By the way, I watched Sex and the City last Friday. I was asked for the nth time if it’s worth the watch. I can’t say a thing aside from that the movie is made for the people who watched the series. It’s more of a closure to the character’s lives. I like Samantha. She’s so my Cougar! Hahaha!


“Maybe our mistakes are what make our fate. Without them, what would shape our lives? Perhaps if we never veered off course, we wouldn't fall in love, or have babies, or be who we are” - Carrie Bradshaw

“That's the key to having it all: stop expecting it to look like what you thought it was going to look like. It's true of the fall lines, and it's true of relationships.” – Enid (Carrie’s Vogue Editor in Chief)

Thursday, May 29, 2008

You Can’t Have It All

Sorry to say if my recent posts are more of waning and ranting and yeah mostly things that bother me. I hope this is just a phase but it seems like these things are happening to me unexpectedly and continuously. And every time it happens I sink into concentration and reflect what dreadful things I did earlier. I just can’t think of any…

After 3 days of going back and forth, finally I finished my enrollment! (Yippee!) All and all, it took me 10 hours of travelling, 7 hours of waiting for THAT second year coordinator, 6 subjects, 21 units, and most of my allowance. Guess how many hours did I really spent in settling my enrollment? 1 ½ hours!!! Ahahay!!!

Good thing I’m with my soon to be classmates and I really enjoyed talking to them. I’m not even familiar to some, but they made the whole situation easier and enjoyable. We even made a funny story about the coordinator why he’s not around. And most of the people next in line to us were laughing.=] I chose my subjects really cautiously because I want to concentrate on that back subject and give my 101% effort. If ever something goes wrong again. At least I know I gave it a shot.

I asked my mom if the family driver could bring the tuition fee since I came from my dorm today. But she insisted to come. That’s not really a problem for me. At least I know it will come safely. Let’s all admit we did the “kickback” thing. I do admit I did but my parents knew I was doing it so they add at least 9% of my tuition. But I can’t believe some of the stories I heard. I know their parents are rich or earns above average but I can’t have a kickback of at least 40T. That’s just wrong for me. I dunno to some of you but, what will they do to that money? Shop? What a joke! I know their parents are doctors but why do that? What will you do with that?

Since I have my 9% I did visit MOA after enrollment. Hehe.

I bought my necessities, (new undies, wanna see?) hehe. My toiletries needs some filling up and some things for the dorm. I also had my hair cut. My biggest frustration when losing weight, (yes I did, a few lbs!) is buying a shirt. I’ve been visiting some of the shops and funny thing or frustrating, is that I don’t know my real size. Is there a size for someone who’s losing some weight? What category do I fall into? It’s either one size is a bit tight on one part or the other size is lose on one part. Exactly, nothing really fits…

As this day end, I have a thought, the guts of showing my face in the school premises, enrolling myself and showing no signs of stopping really made me feel strong. I know some talks behind my back and some do not believe that I may not be able. But this semester is just starting and my optimism at its height.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Monday Lovin'

I know, Love month is over by Saturday but can you stop a guy who’s so much into it? hehehe

Honestly, I can’t wait for Monday… Cath and I will go out, dine then watch a flick! Yey! Do you have any suggestions where to eat in Trinoma? Not that intimate but cozy and homey, you know where we can eat and relax. Maybe you can drop by and say hello or even join us! lol. My treat!

I’m really looking forward to that date cause it’s gonna be a long weekend for us. On Saturday is our prefinal exam on Pharmacology! Kill me now cause I’m effin nervous! I badly need to pass that exam so Pharmacology will be out of my list. You all know my HISTORY with that subject. So I’ll take some time off and be back on Tuesday next week.

School work is much easier for me now; I guess I’m doing great. Balancing time for school and recreation! (diba mga kaConference sa YM?) lol. Last week I had 30 second applause from my classmates from my journal presentation, after answering simultaneous questions from one of my hated professor. It felt more like as a Vindication from last semester when that professor wipes my ass on the floor. She really murdered me as far as I can remember; we had that argument in front of the class. Well, I guess I nailed that recent report. Few things learned: relax, do not argue and enjoy. Oh, and cram your presentation and do not put slides that you cannot explain! Hehe

My shifting exams and major exams are ok so far. So I guess going out on Monday is a reward for all of my efforts in school plus a loving bonus from that special someone! Cheers!

Saturday, February 2, 2008

On Leave

I have to be on leave in blogging for a week guys and gals. Exam week na naman and I learned a lot from my past that using the net on exam week is not really helpful. So I’m keeping my laptop away with my net connection. I have to open those books, read those notes, scan those handouts, and make sure I’ll bring home the bacon for you guys!

I made a schedule, a tactic I used when I was a freshmen, which is very helpful… sana, it will work for me again. I easily get bored in one scheme, kaya if I used it already in one subject, there’s a tendency that it will not work for me on the next one. So, if there will be any disruption in my schedule… I know the consequences already.

Wish me luck guys and I will really appreciate your prayers.

But if I have a free time, I’ll visit your blogs pa rin naman=] At manunuod ako ng sine at maglalakwatsa after ng lahat ng ito!


I will act now. I will act now. I will act now. Henceforth, I will repeat these words each hour, each day, everyday, until the words become as much a habit as my breathing, and the action which follows becomes as instinctive as the blinking of my eyelids. With these words I can condition my mind to perform every action necessary for my success. I will act now. I will repeat these words again and again and again. I will walk where failures fear to walk. I will work when failures seek rest. I will act now for now is all I have. Tomorrow is the day reserved for the labor of the lazy. I am not lazy. Tomorrow is the day when the failure will succeed. I am not a failure. I will act now. Success will not wait. If I delay, success will become wed to another and lost to me forever. This is the time. This is the place. I am the person.
- Og Mandino

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Ready... Get set... Gone?

Five pairs of uniform – check

undies and socks – check

Pjs, white shirts, boxers - check

Poloshirts, t-shirts, pants – ckeck

Regular clothing - check

Boss and Gio– check

Shaving cream, facial wash, and lip balm – check

Bed sheet, comforter and pillow cases – check

2 books, 3 notes – check

Laptop and net - check

What else do I forgot? Uhmmmm…

Nope, these are not relief goods but I’m moving back to my dorm. I have 20 hours to be exact and its back to my abysmal life (abysmal school, abysmal professors, abysmal schoolmates) hehehe. Am I really ready to go back to school?

20 pages later, I tried to regain my concentration but I really have to take a break from reading that medical book. I decided to sort out and fold everything I have to bring back to the dorm. Necessary things to make my life there functional and a little trouble-free.

My mom trained us how to wash, fold and press our own clothes. I value the time and effort that was given to my clothes so much and so, I make sure that when I arrive at the dorm my clothes are still wrinkle-free. (Yeah! Yeah! OC me)

Speaking of my mom, we have a little argument. I hope we’ll be ok sooner. Whoops, here comes my sundo!

Monday, December 17, 2007

Maybe Thrice is Not Enough

Examinations… We take them literally on a paper with a pen when you were still in school. It comes in different styles. Fill in the blanks, identification, multiple choice, matching type, multiple association, fish and tail, true or false and enumeration. I just realized that I’ve been taking exams for almost 17 years. We were tested of how much we recall on our past lectures. We were given ample time to review our notes and read some topics ahead or topics that were intentionally not taught.

I think I’m losing it! My focus and concentration is deteriorating. Yes, I did review. I gave myself the time and I even made a schedule. I read thrice. But I have a limitation of 3 -4 hours of reviewing, then take break then review again. I can’t do it in one sitting. Is there an effect whether we like that subject or we like that topic or like the professor on the way we review and retain them in our coconuts?

I asked 2 friends, both are scholars here on how he and she review. He said he memorize and make sure never miss a single topic. He also said that when he’s losing “IT” he thinks of his family especially his mom and that all his sacrifices are for them. My other friend told me she really gives her 101% in studying. She has 3 hours maximum of sleep and reads a topic or two on her spare time.

I then asked myself, we were studying the same topics, we were reviewing the same handouts but then again how do they manage to make a smooth exam week. How do they handle and balance everything? Maybe I did manage, but my nerves got to me first and I take too much pressure with me.

Maybe the real test is not only the pen and paper part but how we handle ourselves in those situations. The way we asses ourselves and prepare ourselves in going through that exam is more important. Maybe the real tests is how we managed ourselves and accept whatever results it will give us, as long as we know we gave it a shot and tried our best.

As reward for myself…


Love ko to'! hehehe

Tomorrow, I don’t have a class! Maybe a little shopping in Trinoma won’t hurt? Yey! sama kau? hehe

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Bloody Thursday

Early this morning, I was so enthusiastic of going to school. Aside from that my class is one of my favorite subjects (I took this one from my bachelor’s degree, so it will be a review for me!) and I’ll be with my former section. Not showing-off, but when I was on my Internship at VMMC (veterans) we were trained to be good in venipuncture (blood specimen collection from veins). You will never finish your internship without being superb in venipuncture.


I experienced using flashlight while doing it.



I experienced being threatened by a saliva spitting patient while doin’ it.


I experienced being cursed by an Ilocana while doing it.


I experienced a retired officer doing hand salute while doing it.


I experienced being kicked by a kid in the crotch (cause he was on tantrums) while doing it


I even experienced collecting blood samples in the hand, wrist, leg and foot veins aside from the preferable site which is the forearm. Because we have this rule in the Laboratory that, “you can’t get back from wading without any blood sample”


I experienced collecting blood from the artery. (I’m such a bad boy! hehe)


I even tried to collect blood from myself. (adik!hehe)



Those were the ruthless times I had to go through. I have to admit I made mistakes; some missed shots or sadly did not collect any blood so I have to endorse it to the attending physician.

Midway today, I felt I was the one being extracted. All the eagerness was little by little withdrawn out of my system. Just like the procedure, it felt like I was tightly tied by a tourniquet. As the day goes, it felt like I’m punctured torturously by a needle. Again I was feeling sad.

I enrolled this subject thinking it will be ok and it’ll be a breeze, that it would be easier since it will become a review for me. But little by little, I really felt that I don’t belong. I know, it’s only 3 weeks and it’s not right to make sense out of this. But the feeling of being left out is gradually creeping into me. It’s so palpable, just like the vein you need in venipuncture.

I keep on thinking that it’s just me. I separate myself from them, creating my own little world, separating with my misery and the thought that I don’t fit in.

And just like a missed venipuncture, I hope it will not make a mark, a superficial mark that obviously bleeds deep inside.

X’s – this was last Thursday and just made scratch on my notes. Hehe. I’m ok now, it’s just a mild attack of my misery.=)
- image from flicker

Friday, November 16, 2007

The Good, the Bad and the Unexpected

Another weekend just started. It means another rest day. We can relax; enjoy that television show that we missed or that magazine that was waiting to be opened since last week.

And this happened today...


The Good...
We have this uber terror for a professor in Pathology. She’s like a foundation in here, tough as steel and as old as the FEU in Morayta. Hahaha! No kidding she’s really old and Nasty! She only brings a chalk which she only used once or twice for writing but rolls it in the classroom’s professor’s table making chalk marks on her whole hands and forearms. She really has this spiteful look at her students. She will point with her chalk white finger at you and ask you where is the location of the prostate? or You there, what is a free radical? Explain its pathogenicity! The good thing, she’s absent today! I don’t know why, but we have to get some glass of wine! Haha. Cheers!

The Bad...
Every Friday lunch from 12nn to 1:00pm, we have this so-called shifting exam, more like of a unit test in high school. I don’t really get the concept of this shiftings! More like of Sh*tting Exam! Friday’s is assigned for Pharmacology. I reviewed the whole night, in fact I reviewed since last Saturday for the theoretical and there are computations as well.(anak ng putakte, kaya nga ko nagmed para makaiwas sa Math! Hehe) the review topic was quite long. Five past 12 today and still no proctor and exam, 3 more minutes and he came. But when I had my test paper M*therF*ckingSh*t! There was only 5 questions and all computations! Arrrrghhh!!! I studied well, I even took time for memorizing those formulas! I even tutored someone! Arghhhhhh!!! I didn’t remember a thing! Aaaaarghh!!


The Unexpected…
I had my orientation in Pathology; this is done by having a stained glass slide with a specimen (you know those thinly cut human tissues). I have to explain the cause of the disease, its course or the flow of disease, its gross appearance and microscopic appearance and the clinical manifestation the patient presents when he/she has the disease. I had 3 slides to present and that means 3 diseases. I only had 2 hours sleep the other night and I was really expecting that I will be asked murderously by my professor.(we made this joke na, masasabon ka na naman! Kulang nalang e tabo at tubig! hehehe) The good thing happened, she was there but she was sooooooooo tame the whole time and making those agreeing nod the whole time. There were few questions that were thrown at me but I answered them well. Unexpectedly, I aced the report! =)

I realized that, sometimes we get the things we don’t expect to get. All we can do is be prepared so at least we can say I did my part, I gave my best and I was ready. Also, we do not need to over work ourselves, sometimes we need to push hard but not to the extent we have our faces on the ground. So that when sh*t happens, it will be easier for us to accept and not to take the dive with our misfortunes.

The Ultimate Sacrifice

To reach our dreams and to accomplish every endeavor that we premeditated we make our own sacrifice. We sacrifice the time with our family which we left in the province. How many birthdays and get-togethers of our close relatives we missed? We sacrifice stories to be heard from our old friends. How many laughters and pains did we overlook from them? We sacrifice the playtime with our pets and leaving them. We even sacrifice our own hopes just to give way to someone. We sacrifice and bury ourselves from work or studies but apart from that we are wishing and very eager that it will all end and that you are in your own couch enjoying every bit that you missed.

I know that we have to do all this just to be in that place that we see 10 years after. It maybe hard but you got to be tough.

But there is another kind of sacrifice, the one that you think that you are doing something good but in fact, you made things worst. Awhile ago we were asked to group ourselves into 5 by peers. I am the type that just goes with the flow and if someone will take me, I’ll stay there. It just so happened that we exceeded the maximum member and told them that I’m willing to join other group who lacks a member and told them it would be fine. I found a group but 1 friend from the first, wants to join where ever I was. And two more from the first wants to join me as well. I really found a hard time explaining to them and negotiating to them. And we made this holocaustic change that affects other groups. Our proctor was already making faces and telling us that we have to settle quickly. That was so unintentional and we are a big class from different posse. Good thing that was resolved and we got our topic for our report.