First Nursing Experience

The very last of my final exams were held Wednesday afternoon and after that, I had to finish having my clearance signed so that I can fully enjoy my sem break, without having the hassles of going back to school just to have some faculty/staff sign it. For my very first sem break in college, I got to practice being a nurse in Asian Hospital. How lucky of me! haha. This was because my mom was confined Thursday for an operation she had to undergo on Friday. I was the one who stayed with her the whole time, acting as her private nurse for 48 hours straight. This may not be as easy as you think, guys... although I know it's nothing compared to the real deal which nurses go through. During those 48 hours, I probably had no more than 6 hours of sleep... and with those hours of sleep that I got, never was I in a full, deep state of rest/relaxation. This was because I had to be on constant alert for my mom. I needed to be extra sensitive to every little movement so that I could assist her in whatever she needs, even if it was at 2 or 3 in the morning. I now laugh at that thought as my mom mentioned to me how alert I was. She said that she was already moving really slowly (so that I wouldn't wake up) but still I would immediately sit upright and ask her what was it that she needed.

The thing I enjoyed most was observing the nurses (and doctors, too). I eagerly examined everything that they did.... injection, blood extractions, IV insertions, etc. Too bad I couldn't go in the OR to witness the operation itself. I actually even wanted to go around the whole hospital and observe things but something was stopping me. I was afraid that a nurse/doctor or any other hospital staff might call my attention. A few days back, I even asked Bea if she wanted to come with me so we could go see the hospitals in that area (we both love hospitals, which is why you would sometimes see us walking along the halls of LPDH during breaks) but unfortunately, she had to go to Laguna. Haaay...

Overall, I did enjoy staying in the hospital.... and the nurses assigned to us were kind. There was even this one nurse who sorta taught me how to take the BP using the sphygmomanometer. And, even tho I barely had enough rest, I am not complaining at all... I'm actually rather thankful. I see this experience as an opportunity to prepare myself for real hospital duties in the future....

Whatta LOOONG day...

At the start of this day (and since yesterday), I had been "problemizing" on whether I'd attend the choir and sing for the 7pm mass or stay in school for the College Cup. Sure, the mass IS important but so are my college grades. We were told by our profs that attendance would be recorded and that those who attended the College Cup would get plus points. We weren't exactly told how many points but I was expecting 5 points... but even if they gave us 2 points, i would be extremely happy about that for it is in college that you get to appreciate the value of one point. In college, every point counts. It's like one point is equivalent to 1% of your grade. And, since quizzes are not as often given (compared to G.S. and H.S.), this makes a great big difference in the outcome of the final grade (prelim/midterm/final grade). It's even better if they actually add those points to the final grade itself. This is because a mere one point could actually affect the outcome of your GPA and save you... because in my course, aside from having to get a passing of 81, you also have to get a GPA of 83 (but, as for me, it's a passing of 87 and a GPA of 89 since I am aiming for DL position, and I also kinda have this contract with the school). On the other hand, I was also needed in the choir because I was told that a lot of the other members couldn't make it... haaaay... WHAT TO DO?!

I decided to just attend the College Cup at 1730H and leave for the mass at 1845H. Yes, I headed straight to church from school, which is why I even had my bag. Kinda felt bad on leaving though cos I was really looking forward to the games, and this only happened once a year as Bea and I were told.

Our last subject for the day was NSTP, which was supposed to end at 1600H but thankfully (somehow) we were dismissed much earlier at 1430H. At first, Bea, Carisse, and I stayed at Smokey's... then later on, Carisse had to go practice for the College Cup (she was the commentator), so it was just Bea and I. We killed time over at the library, surfing the net for free! *winkwink* We spent about an hour in the library and after that, we still had about an hour left. We made our way to Las Piñas Doctors Hospital. You should have seen myself there, I was probably struck by a moment of awe... anticipating duty days... haha! It was sooo fun exploring the hospital (well, the second floor, at least) and even more fun cos Bea and I had sooo much laughs....we even started talking philosophically, and people were watching us.. haha! This day was soo fun not only cos I got to step in a hospital (not my first time though, but it's just that probably the only hospitals I've ever been to so far are Asian, Pque. Med., and Mkti Med)... but also because Bea and I had a lot of hilarious moments.. haha!

MIDTERMS are over!

WHEW! I can't believe I actually survived the midterms!

All tests were so hard, especially since I didn't study at all! Well, okay, I did some practices for Algebra (since I wanted to maintain my record in math) but i seriously under-estimated the teacher, the exam turned out to be so hard! waaah! Sir told me the test would be easy for me.. :(

I concentrated all my study periods for philosophy since I really needed to get a HIGH grade in this subject, this is the reason why I wasn't able to study well for the other subjects. I studied a bit for art app., I actually just scanned the handouts given to us (6 handouts, copy-pasted, plagiarized, 35 pages of useless information! MAN! whatta teacher! she didn't discuss to us one single thing! AAARGH.) . I didn't feel the need to study for her subject cos during the prelims, we were given make-up exams (cos the whole class failed thanks to her!) and as for review, miss gave us a 3-page handout and told us to just memorize it... Guess what?! none of those in the handout was in the make-up exam!

Wednesday was my worst sched of exams because 4 of my 7 exams were held on this day. Algebra, Art, English, and Gen. Psych.

Thursday was the best day, only one exam. Philosophy.

On Friday, I had two exams scheduled, Chemistry and Filipino, but there was a 4.5 hour break in between... but, make that 3.5 hours now because the proctor came late, so we didnt get to start the exam on time.

After my very last exam, I headed to my bro's house... he had an interview scheduled today. The interview was actually already finished by the time I got there, it's a good thing the crew hadn't left yet,... I think they were wrapping up the scene, shooting while strolling down the park. I was expecting it was Karen Davilla who was going to do the interview (as my mom had told me) so I was in awe when I saw Miss Bernadette Sembrano alongside my brother! She was so kind, she shook my hand as my brother inroduced me to her. She was really so kind, friendly, down-to-earth, and really REALLY pretty...Ü She stayed long after the interview was over, and she was just talking to us, even advised me on my staying with Nursing, she had told me I don't even need to be a graduate to be a broadcaster (one of the many things which I also wanted to be, remember?!Ü), so there's no need to really take up MassComm. And, before she left, she shook my hand again and wished me luck in my future. I AM SO GLAD it was her who did the interview. I really admire her a lot because she seems so simple and down-to earth, and I was right, she is. =)

IQ Results are finally in! Ü

It has been three weeks since we took the IQ Test, during one of our Psychology classes and I have been so anxious to know the results. Ask Sir Durana how Bea, Carisse, and I have been consistently trying to ask him for our IQ results (probably ask Bea and Carisse too how much I've been asking them to come with me to ask sir for it.. haha!). And now, it was finally revealed to the class. I was one of the people who sir called out last (to give the slip of paper containing our IQ score). As majority were comparing their scores, I was eagerly waiting (and waiting and waiting) for my name to be called till I couldn't stand it any longer, I aprroached the teacher's table and waited there instead of waiting in my seat. Finally, he called out my name and mentioned about me obtaining the highest IQ! I immediately unfolded the paper to reveal my IQ score... and I was ecstatic to find that I got a 130, and that means SUPERIOR! Only one point more and I would have been considered a gifted child. Oh well, it's possible, after all... the range of my score would be adding (or subtracting) 4 from the score I got now... that's a 126-134. I'M SO HAPPY!Ü Ü Ü

**28 August 2006. CORRECTION:

There has been a correction. I just talked to our psychology prof earlier regarding the result of my IQ exam. This is because, it is stated in the handouts given to us, 120-129 is SUPERIOR and 130-139 is VERY SUPERIOR (in laymen's terms, GIFTED). He had admitted that there sure was a mistake and that I belonged to the latter group. This means that my IQ level is VERY SUPERIOR and that I am GIFTED. I was even told that I was included in that rare case. weeeeeee! I am SO HAPPY! =)

Long Weekend Ü

Okay, I wasn't able to go to class last Friday due to fever.. probably the first time I was absent for an entire day (for this sem ha) but I still had to spend the day in front of the computer, wrecking my brain in doing that Filipino project, I had to actually make a story (not so good there).. then, I'll eventually have to start the Fil requirement for the finals (due on september na pala! thanks friends for reminding me of the time!Ü), I have to make a thesis! yes, all the processes, all over again..this time in Fil (but it's a good thing sir allowed me to just translate my 4th year thesis! whew!).. but what's even scarier is I'm gonna have to relive the experience of having that defense ALL OVER AGAIN! NOOOOO!

SATURDAY, 19 Aug. Some friends (Fil groupmates for the play) came over. Ian, Diana, Ives, Mika, Jessa, and Carz were all at my place for some practice (well, okay, script-writing lang muna). Majority ng gumawa sina Jessa at Ives ata eh..hehe..SORRY! But it was really so fun, too bad Ian left early though.. after a little while, Mika left us as well, hmmph! JOKE! By that time, we watched The BUTTERFLY EFFECT (for the movie outline in Philo due Wednesday). But I really loved the movie, we all did! and we wanna watch part 2 (actually trying to schedule na nga eh Ü). Everyone left before 5, so I was still able to attend the 6pm mass but didn't sing cos I really had no voice cos of my cough (it's a good thing nga that we didn't have practice today).

SUNDAY. normal day. Didn't attend 4pm mass tho cos I wasn't feeling well but I forced myself to attend the practice for Kuya Tutut and Ate Anna's wedding...Ü actually had to force my dad to allow me to go (well, my mom did actually) and thank goodness I got my voice back in a while.

MONDAY. Holiday. Feeling much better. My voice is back to normal but I still got the cough. Ian, Diana, Ives, Mika, Jessa, and Carz came again today... and Lei! YAY! Our group's complete! and, my parents were out so we had the house to ourselves. A few minutes when my parents left (and when Ian came), we left and headed for Ian's house (it was a good thing Lei brought a van)..and what can I say, ang cute ng aso niya (haha!)..then we headed to ATC to buy some supplies needed for tomorrow's play... then, we saw it.. BUTTERFLY EFFECT 2! we longed to watch but couldn't due to reasons. So, instead, we're trying to schedule when we'd see it as a group, grabe na bonding namin noh?!Ü

Sorry :(

Struggling for words
I mourn for my little world
It's emptiness has left me numb and cold
For between you & I, immeasurable distance has grown.

Gone are the days when you sweetly smiled;
For gone were the days when I simply loved.
Those were days not so long ago,
The days I should have held on to.
Now, ... these are the days that we want to forego,
Days I wish I could just undo
For I'm really sorry for the way things are.
I don't know what happened and I blame my heart
For there was a time loving you came naturally,
And suddenly a time I didn't want us to be.
Love, they say, is a complex feeling
But I didn't expect this complicated thing.
What has happened that made me let go...
And why am I now still holding on?

Wishing back what we had,
Can't we start from where we left?
I haven't lost love on my part,
You've never lost that place in my heart
I'm really sorry
But it's just that...
I need my *baby* back.

NOTE: The word "baby" isn't supposed to be the original part of the poem. I just changed it for "confidentiality" purposes. =)

College Life

I can't actually say it's got less pressure because the courses are much more demanding. Passing grade is 81, instead of the usual 77. And the College of Nursing (where I'm in) really has high standards. Many professors have already mentioned about how the juniors were screened down. From originally 7 classes, only 4 are left now. But my goal, to be a dean's lister (inspired??! hehe. Good luck to me!).
But I can say that college life is much much more fun than high school (or any of those other lower levels), at least for my side. That's because you're free to do whatever you want to do. Nobody tells you what to do and what not to do (of course this doesn't give you the authority to put others in harm though). You're even free to leave school premises during your breaks. COOL-ness! I mean, it's not like there's anywhere to go near my school, but the comfort in knowing that is really nice. I easily can (and do) go home for lunch, or if I ever have long breaks. And another cool thing? You can actually bring your cellphone (but you can't use it during class hours of course, unless you ask the professor's permission). Everything's so great! Only annoying part is there are a lot of gays in my course, ugh. Hate em.
Weird thing though is that I still haven't seen one of my good friends in that school, she's only in junior high school though. It's just so hard for our schedules to meet. Awwww.
Till here...