We always have a choice between hope and despair - no matter what circumstance we are in.
We always have a choice between fear and faith - no matter how bleak things look.
And we always have the choice to give and serve - no matter how little we own
- Rachel Olsen, from Proverbs 31
Monday, July 30, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Woes
Hi, good evening!
I prefer to blog on late nights because I get a bit more delirious. And so I write alot more without getting too concerned about its appropriateness for public viewing.
For the first time... in a really long time, I touched my nursing notes, metaphorically, as they were in soft copy.
I read through my lecture notes in year 1 semester 1 and couldn't help but smile upon those wonder days of learning about my profession, the human body, and more importantly, improving patient outcomes.
I recall my thesis days, as I was given the autonomy to brainstorm for ideas to promote the well-being of the women whose suffering I had witnessed in the course of my research. I loved what I was doing, and was faithful to the cause of improving patient outcomes. Nothing endeared me more. My thesis project was my life, my love. I was happy to be in a position where I could help relieve the suffering of others.
Although clinical attachments was stressful, it is undeniable that work helps me forget my life troubles and woes. Nursing has helped me realize that everytime I wallow in self-pity, there are others suffering a fate much worse than I am, who are in much greater need. It only redirects ones attention to their needs.
How could I have doubted? How could I have hated my profession? How could I have been so fearful? When i know that God is bigger than my worries, and that He provides.
He has ran with me in my race in NUS, and He will continue running the race with me to the very end.
That said, I forgot to announce on blogosphere that I've graduated.
Alright, on to another phase of life.
-----
Wait! Before that!
I'll have my one last vacation to Bangkok, next week.
Be very envious.
I prefer to blog on late nights because I get a bit more delirious. And so I write alot more without getting too concerned about its appropriateness for public viewing.
For the first time... in a really long time, I touched my nursing notes, metaphorically, as they were in soft copy.
I read through my lecture notes in year 1 semester 1 and couldn't help but smile upon those wonder days of learning about my profession, the human body, and more importantly, improving patient outcomes.
I recall my thesis days, as I was given the autonomy to brainstorm for ideas to promote the well-being of the women whose suffering I had witnessed in the course of my research. I loved what I was doing, and was faithful to the cause of improving patient outcomes. Nothing endeared me more. My thesis project was my life, my love. I was happy to be in a position where I could help relieve the suffering of others.
Although clinical attachments was stressful, it is undeniable that work helps me forget my life troubles and woes. Nursing has helped me realize that everytime I wallow in self-pity, there are others suffering a fate much worse than I am, who are in much greater need. It only redirects ones attention to their needs.
How could I have doubted? How could I have hated my profession? How could I have been so fearful? When i know that God is bigger than my worries, and that He provides.
He has ran with me in my race in NUS, and He will continue running the race with me to the very end.
That said, I forgot to announce on blogosphere that I've graduated.
Alright, on to another phase of life.
-----
Wait! Before that!
I'll have my one last vacation to Bangkok, next week.
Be very envious.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Never-ending tunnel
Life Sucks.
Like an emo kid, I've been muttering that under my breath for a pretty long time.
My biggest dream was to run away from everything... Leave everything behind and run away from everything to somewhere far away.
I'm dead scared about what the future holds.
It only seems bleak and daunting.
All these... as the day when i start work proper approaches.
Life can only go downhill from here.
But I gotta. be. strong.
Yes, I can do this. I will make it.
Like an emo kid, I've been muttering that under my breath for a pretty long time.
My biggest dream was to run away from everything... Leave everything behind and run away from everything to somewhere far away.
I'm dead scared about what the future holds.
It only seems bleak and daunting.
All these... as the day when i start work proper approaches.
Life can only go downhill from here.
But I gotta. be. strong.
Yes, I can do this. I will make it.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Sydney
Hi Netizens!
I've not checked in much because the happenings are all updated on facebook.
I went to Sydney if you haven't already known. And since then I've had the world asking me how my Sydney trip went.
I would hate to disappoint but I must say that it was not as wonderful as you'd have imagined.
It was a short 4 day trip, wherin two were 'free and easy' days. In other words, 'get lost' days. Yes, this is in spite of owning a map. I don't remember doing excellently in Geography in my secondary school days.
Yes so we were pretty much exploring the streets on our arrival day. I had no choice but to buy a SIM card to use google map. I've never really grasped how to use it while I was in Singapore. In fact, I've never touched that application. So I learnt it all in Sydney and realized its prowess. Henceforth, I would love to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the founders of Google map. Thank you.
I simply loved the weather. It was my first time exploring a 'cold' country. It was the Winter season over in Aussie at the time of my visit. All the places I'd been to had terrible tropical climates that isn't so different from Singapore's, although still better. Singapore, has by far, the worse climate ever for my dermatology. When i was in Australia, my skin was totally clear and never oily, and my hair was always smooth and silky. I think I have found my home.
As much of a joke it may seem, I had most of my meals from Chinatown. So I had mostly Asian meals. No, I didn't manage to visit the famous Sydney Fish Market, to your very horror I believe. Everyone fell off their chair upon hearing this piece of news. I didn't have time, and my hotel was too far from it. I didn't know how to use the railway system cos' it was super complicated. Taxi fares were crazy and we were going budget. It is a big mistake though. One should never go budget in Aussie. It's where you experience its delight and uncover its beauty, at a price.
Of course it wasn't all that bad. As disappointing as it may sound, I did enjoy myself tremendously. If I could go there a second time, I would definitely get a hotel near Central area, and a companion who drives a car.
Allow the picture to do the talking.
I've not checked in much because the happenings are all updated on facebook.
I went to Sydney if you haven't already known. And since then I've had the world asking me how my Sydney trip went.
I would hate to disappoint but I must say that it was not as wonderful as you'd have imagined.
It was a short 4 day trip, wherin two were 'free and easy' days. In other words, 'get lost' days. Yes, this is in spite of owning a map. I don't remember doing excellently in Geography in my secondary school days.
Yes so we were pretty much exploring the streets on our arrival day. I had no choice but to buy a SIM card to use google map. I've never really grasped how to use it while I was in Singapore. In fact, I've never touched that application. So I learnt it all in Sydney and realized its prowess. Henceforth, I would love to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the founders of Google map. Thank you.
I simply loved the weather. It was my first time exploring a 'cold' country. It was the Winter season over in Aussie at the time of my visit. All the places I'd been to had terrible tropical climates that isn't so different from Singapore's, although still better. Singapore, has by far, the worse climate ever for my dermatology. When i was in Australia, my skin was totally clear and never oily, and my hair was always smooth and silky. I think I have found my home.
As much of a joke it may seem, I had most of my meals from Chinatown. So I had mostly Asian meals. No, I didn't manage to visit the famous Sydney Fish Market, to your very horror I believe. Everyone fell off their chair upon hearing this piece of news. I didn't have time, and my hotel was too far from it. I didn't know how to use the railway system cos' it was super complicated. Taxi fares were crazy and we were going budget. It is a big mistake though. One should never go budget in Aussie. It's where you experience its delight and uncover its beauty, at a price.
Of course it wasn't all that bad. As disappointing as it may sound, I did enjoy myself tremendously. If I could go there a second time, I would definitely get a hotel near Central area, and a companion who drives a car.
Allow the picture to do the talking.
Had the most short-lived but wonderful experience at this quiet, lovely town, Leura village.
Spotted some dolphins while we were out at sea.
The gorgeous beach and cool air. First ever experience of an air-conditioned beach.
My first ever visit to the desert! O_O
I somersaulted off my board while sandboarding, by the way.
Had a serene lunch at the grape vine.
Not forgetting, Shopping! I got this winter coat for 19.95AUD.
I have fallen in love with Winter fashion. Reminds me of Harry Potter, every day.
I have fallen in love with Winter fashion. Reminds me of Harry Potter, every day.
It was about to give me a punch.
Some mountain landscape. Bloody chilly here.
There's loads more pictures to share but they're on my facebook. Check them out if you'd like!
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