Salam AidilAdha

Taking this very opportunity to wish all Selamat Hari Raya AidilAdha.:)

After 6 long years living abroad, i'm back home celebrating this Eid here in Malaysia. It is way different from those I've had in previous years since i'll be on night shift tonight and will be home after 7AM tomorrow, on a blessed Aidil Adha ( or the way us Malay put it, di pagi Hari Raya :P)

I'm considering myself quite lucky since you know, i'll be back home with nice Raya food before going off to bed, to prepare myself for work that night itself.

Nov is going to be quite a hectic month, from the way i look at it. I am no longer tagging around in the ward, so literally I've my own job scope,my responsibilities are now smacked nicely on my two shoulders. So far things are okay and that i'm still breathing the air with my SPO2 of 99% under room air. Well, perhaps i get my leaves approve by the department so that i can have my little breakaway somewhere not to be revealed yet.haha. *fingers crossed*. Its been long since my last flight abroad anyways...*was on cruise to Sweden, Denmark,Norway last July, remember:P*

Probably will be hitting the bed for a nap. Hoping for less admission for the night so that i can get some rest in between. Shall need to stock up the pantry with some nice coffee, since you know, i'm a serious coffee - dependent.

signing off now,xxx

hello from the house officer !

Its been almost a month since my last post. well actually, I've one entry in my draft space but it went missing pulak..so guess I've to write a whole new one again.

Life as a House Officer is truly challenging.In all aspects. Basically one has got to be strong externally and internally. I am currently in my Medical posting and being a first poster, the thing gets tougher. Had 2 weeks of tagging from 6 am to 10-11 pm ( but it can prolong though) , the days where sunlight wasn't any of my concern. Things you might want to know about the tagging periods:

1. although your working hour starts at 7Am ( so they say), you're expected to come early.say 630 am the latest.

2. tagging doesn't mean you get to stand still and watch other HO do their job. Instead, you've got to be on your feet and help around.Catch knowledge STAT!

3. you'll get remarks like '' kalau tau buat kerja lambat, datang la pukul 5''. Upgrading your threshold level is important at time like this.

4. As overseas graduate, there are so many new things to learn. from procedures to their favorite prescribed drugs to all the short forms. With time, you'll get hold of them..baby steps though.

5.again, patience level should be beyond par.

Despite all the hardships, I'm trying hard not to over stress myself. Things will get better after some time. Annoying people are around but what's the world without them "___"

Important, keep in contact with your close ones. Talk to them to ease yourself since you know this profession is tough!

The new flexi system for HO is quite lenient i can say. 60 working hours a week, and a day off. I am currently at home in KL, enjoying my 3 days off. Left my car in JB and hop on the last flight back to kl last Sunday night. Had my usual dose of Alexis meringue and many more good food and company, and will be back in JB by night time. Well, work is waiting for me tomorrow :p

Till then,xxx