The last two Fridays has been AWESOME FUN - only because they've been seminars covering the topic of Women's Health :D This morning was pretty funny - I dunno if I'm just immature, but I look around me and everyone really is on the verge of sniggering and half-smiling at the ridicularity of it all. I mean ok it's like 8a.m in the morning and BAM what/where/how is this view? There's the baby's head and there's a bum crack...

So we went through the stages of normal labour - remember the 3 P's girls - i) Powers ii) Passage iii) Passenger. So the "Powers" refers to the mother's pushing power and uterine contractions, then passage refers to the bony pelvis and soft tissues whilst passenger refers to the baby itself - if you have a fat baby head, it is harder to get out. Reasonable logic. What I really enjoyed was this, quote the lecturer: "Men like problems with solutions. So they're like ok we got a problem here, we need to get the baby out *rubs hands together* now how are we going to do this? And realising they need to wait 12 hours for the result, men get frustrated and annoyed because they just want it out already!" This was met with raucous laughter considering like 85% of the year level is indeed female.

Then came some practicals. First one was good in that we did more pelvic tilting and pelvic floor muscle training. Second we did TENS. Final one we had an ACTIVE BIRTHING CLASS. So yes we were required to pretend that we were in our final stages of labour and having massive contractions - we squatted, rubbed our quads and listened to Geri Halliwell's "It's Raining Men" for 60s because that replicated one bout of uncomfortable contraction. We tried some visualisation techniques and distraction i.e. sitting on the fit ball stomping our legs and squeezing stress balls shouting "Baby out" and "Aaaagghh."

So yes, I even managed to catch some of the action.


I love uni :)

Pauline Hanson, you make me vomit.

http://media.theage.com.au/?rid=60936

...like a polaroid picture

Thanks so much Mummy. So happy to have her home :p
(Ditching Hummingbird - am now thinking Campari House on the Rooftop.)

Plus halfway feedback tomorrow. Kill me now - I expect ONES.

And before I forget, Happy 23rd Birthday Rubin Ng :)

I think I've learnt now how important it is to have things to look forward to on the weekends. When you get so caught up in stuff throughout the week and feel just a little overwhelmed, you have to know there are better days ahead, so I think more than ever having dinner dates, birthday celebrations, sharing laughter and happiness is the way to go. Let's you realise there is more to life than the Mon-Fri ho-hum.

Friday night was great. Osler is now twenty one :D Woohooo - just want to say thanks for being such a great buddy. You are definitely my best guy friend (Y) :p I miss those 903 bus conversations heeeheee.
Bit of teasing through the night, but all in good fun - sif I wouldn't realise what was going on mwahaha








Sat night at my cousin's apartment terrace was pretty awesome. Wish I could cook like that :P It was French-themed so I wore a beret LOL




LOVE polaroids!

Just emailed in my elective preferences for later this year :)

BLOCK 6

1. Back In Motion (Blackburn Sth) - Clinical
2. Restore Physiotherapy and Pilates (Kew) - Clinical
3. Back in Motion (Camberwell) - Clinical
4. Integrated Health (Camberwell) - Clinical

BLOCK 7

1. Back In Motion (Blackburn Sth) - Clinical
2. Restore Physiotherapy and Pilates (Kew) - Clinical
3. Back in Motion (Camberwell) - Clinical
4. MD Health Physiotherapy (East Kew) - Clinical

So yes I have ordered it in terms of proximity to my house. I think that is somewhat smart? Get back home quicker :P

Have Osler's 21st and my cousin's 24th tomorrow and Sat night respectively. Should be good.

So my dad is back :) It was nice to come home and then someone was actually around (though Dad was sleeping ._____________. ) It marks one more week till Mum's back and to be honest, REALLY want her back :p I dunno..just miss seeing her round the house :)

The last two mornings I've spent in ICU. Though really it's just been mainly observing - did more in ICU last year than I have this year which is rather strange. That blonde chick of a supervisor is nice :) How is she so smart? :P Then the last two afternoons had SIMULATED patients so basically they are actresses/actors of differing ages who get changed into gowns and jump into bed with a Hudson Mask on blasting 6L/min away and coughing phlegm everywhere - 'cept there is no actual phlegm. Just imaginary. And on auscultation, obviously it is a normal chest but the supervisor shouts out they've actually got bronchial BS or something...funny! But the really good thing about it is the "patient" actually giving you feedback - something you don't get in real life. So they can tell you how the communication and rapport was etc etc. Then at the end we all have this good discussion between the four of us and supervisor. So I think the learning there is alright but of course, nothing can replace the real thing. Just SO hard and annoying to do assessments and treatments in pairs or fours seriously! That's not realistic...what was hilarious to see was after finishing up with the "patient" they just got up or like we were talking to them naturally and they got changed etc to their normal clothes - so bizarre to see that...then it's like well see you tomorrow!

Apparently they do it to LaTrobe kids too and one of them talked about it as if it were a full-time job and that in the morning I was such-and-such a patient and now I'm getting confused because now I'm pre-op not post-op etc HA! I wonder how much they get paid?

Courtesy of kcatack.

What are some things that you consider a waste of time? Why?
FACEBOOK. Mwahahha. Though not giving it up anytime soon.

What feeling do you have the most difficult in expressing most?
Perhaps anger. But if I'm alone there is no difficulty in that...

How do you think you would handle yourself in a crisis situation?
I am not sure. Hopefully calm.

How would someone be able to tell if you were happy?
SMILING TO MYSELF AT A BUS STOP. Talking a lot. Hysterically laughing for no reason.

Are you usually an organized person? Why/why not?
Usually. Not really recently unfortunately...

Do you make your bed everyday? Why/why not?
Unfortunately not. Unless my bed mate is Tara Wood.

Does any particular season make you happier than others? Why/why not?
AUTUMN = BIRTHDAY :p Winter = somewhat sad 'cos wake up early and it's dark and come home it's dark - where is the sun? :(

Can you adapt to change easily? Any examples?
Guess so. E.g. Vanuatu

How often do you cry? What can bring you to tears?
Just sobbed over the phone the last night/s or so :p Stress and/or anger = tears

Would you describe yourself as a peace-keeper or a trouble-maker?
PEACE.

In what circumstances do you feel most at peace?
Like now. Home alone in PJs with TV on (not watching it), using my lappy <3 with music after a satisfying home-cooked dinner and knowing A.Scott is playing well :)

What is the best thing about being a male/female?
GIVING BIRTH *assumes Charades position on the floor with legs spread out* . I dunno. Just that that is a major difference between the two...

Do you enjoy hugging people? Do you enjoy receiving hugs?
All the time ^^

Do you think you are interesting or a bore?
I think I can be quite interesting :)

How would you rate your maturity among your peers? Scale of 1-10?
It fluctuates. The other day my work colleague thought I was like 25. So going by that I give my maturity rating a nice 7 or 8.

What do you feel is your number one flaw? Are you doing anything about it?
FATFACE. Hahahhaha..and no I am not doing anything about it :p It is just the way my mum and dad created me, right? Nah my no.1 flaw would be not speaking up for when I should - which bit me right in the ass two weeks back

Do you see yourself as worthy of love? Why/why not?
Someone LOVE me.

What is your greatest disappointment?
Don't have one?

Do you think you are competitive? Do you really dislike losing?
I am competitive.

On which topics do you feel qualified at giving advice?
- ARTHRITIS (This is for you Li Chen)
- The musculoskeletal system
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Muscles in general.
- 4WFs, 2WFs, PUFs, WGFs, SPS'

What is a talent you wish you possessed?
To be an actual Asian and play a musical instrument successfully.

How long does it take until you can't be alone anymore?
I think I'd last a bit esp if have technology...

Are you anything like any members of your family? How?
NONE of them. I think I am a mutant.

Do you tend to be punctual or are you usually late?
Punctual :)

Describe your mood in one word?
At the moment? Satisfied :)

When was the last time you took a walk?
Today to see the Miffy.

Are you listening to music? If so, what?
Yessum. Um The Script - The Man Who Can't Be Moved.

How far away is your cell phone?
Half a metre.

If you could go anywhere right now, where would you go?
hmm wherever jono is :D
Haha I don't want to erase the perfect answer as above :P
If I could go anywhere right now, I'd go to the land of Mr. Hitz, Aunty Anne's and Nelson's Corn in a Cup.

Is anything bothering you right now?
Next week Cardio :(

How long does it take you to get ready in the mornings?
15-20 mins

When was the last time you saw your crush?
?

Do you like being the center of attention?
Not really.

What's your favorite word?
It used to be diaschisis

Do you sing whenever you're alone?
Definitely

Have you ever gotten caught doing something illegal?
Don't think so...

Do you have anything you couldn't go a day without?
Water in a bottle.

Is there anything stuck in your head? If so, what is it?
Nothing really...

Do you point out mistakes in your friends' grammar?
Nah

Have you ever done something stupid because of a dare?
Think sooo.

When was the last time you went swimming?
V A N U A T U.

When was the last time you kissed a member of your preferred sex?
Daddy at the airport. My actual biological father.

Do you ever wish you looked like someone else?
Nope

What's your favorite flavour of Vitamin Water?
Don't really drink them

What was the last movie you watched?
Memento

Which is more attractive: Blue eyes or Green eyes?
Green

Blond hair or brunette hair?
Brunette but black hair FTW

Are you eating anything right now?
Nup

When was the last time you apologised? Why?
On the phone to Mum. A crack and toll.

What's your favorite season?
Autumn :)

What do you like about the person you're dating/want to date/crushing on?
everything.. um he's kind of awesome :)
Yeah I totally wrote that :)

When was the last time you were really happy?
Playing Taboo/Charades

When was the last time you were mad? Why?
Two weeks ago. Mad at myself.

Do you own an mp3 player or an ipod?
Erm neither. MP4 but don't really use it.

What should you be doing right now?
Flicking through Cardio notes or watching a movie.

How are you feeling now?
Bit exhausted from this quiz. Otherwise OK, if not a bit lonely.

After R1, T12 at -3, 3 shots behind lead, best Aussie. Go pwnz Tiger pls and thankyou (Y).

So over the three days I spent on the NSW-VIC border it was a pretty fun time, though I must admit after 3 days and 2 nights, I had had just about enough of driving and other stuff. The drive TO Echuca/Moama was actually pretty breezy and we got there in no time but the return journey? An eternity. Didn't help we got lost on GRAVEL road for like an hour dodging potholes and puddles of muddy water and bumpity bump along the way 'cos of the uneveness. SIGH. Was just about losing it and half hysterically laughing at what was transpiring till there was a KIND SOUL driving in a 4WD that I pretty pleased someone to have the courage to ask. LUCKILY led us the way out, if not we were heading in the absolute opposite direction. Once we were on course it was all good :)

I enjoyed the canoeing - though we were doing donuts in it really and treading water for a good 10 minutes or so - the TABOO/CHARADES, the Murray River lunch cruise, the sightseeing, the McDonalds, the camwhoring, but not so the Monopoly (where I was a no-hoper and bankrupted), the large crack on the window screen that I hope my parents will not kill me for, the dirtied car and the after-the-shower-into-the-bedroom-scene. It's a bit sad it's taken like 4 years for us unis to go on a roadtrip as such but come to think of it, we've only recently been close. First year had no real idea whose these people were so how things change...

Now for some photos :D
Finally all got off the ground...



Crazy driver crossing NSW border



Enjoying some lunchies on the boat



'Cos I scrub decks..



Cos this is the only man in my life



'Cos I shoot guns



And play FRISBEE



And have solo photos with a DAM



And have this face when I cook



Am the crazy-faced one



Lost in the middle of nowhere



Ok that pretty much sums it/me up :)

I'm a FREE child now - Daddy Ng left the country last night so it was just me and bro sitting in the car on the drive back home. Then today went grocery shopping, as brothers and sisters do, though EASTER SUNDAY = hardly any shops opened so we went to the Chinese and Korean shops, where he conveniently picked up Korean magazines along the way. So actually on second thoughts, maybe that is the only reason why he tagged along hmmm...I cooked udon with dumplings and TOO MUCH so I think we may have a bit for dinner too :P I have then tended to the needs of Miffy Ng aka cleaning up all her crap whilst she sits on the grass snoozing :) Tomorrow off to Echuca/Moama which should be good! Needless to say I will be sick of driving by the time I'm back. Hoping for good weather too!

Am admittedly missing Mummy and Daddy Ng and sometimes feeling lonely...

Well first clinic block is OVER. The last week and half was probably the toughest I have had to endure in terms of personally overcoming things. Ended with a few tears yesterday and letters to the university and the centre. Nevermind. I really did enjoy my month at rehab. It's just always good to be around people who are motivated and want to improve. Then to see them actually improve day-by-day is great and you feel like you can really make an impact on these people. Final feedback was fairly positive - they said I do suit a rehab setting and that they may see me in the future =o There were some things that I'll definitely take heart in and implement in the next block!

Always love it when I can share these experiences and feelings with the absolute pro RN Div. 1 (grad) found at 2N at Big Fish, Small Fish, Cardboard BOX Hill. Thank you :) PT4 (NG). Only you can understand :P

Camwhore :p
Writing initial notes (Y)
Ahem.

So now I CANNOT wait to have a well-deserved sleep-in I reckon. I am going to be a Mum tomorrow - lots of washing and cleaning etc (and being a bum).