It's not that there is a sudden outburst of patriotism in me, but missing it 2 years consecutively really makes me hark back to the days of commotion, preparation, the fireworks and most definitely the extra holiday! ;)
I've been back from Malaysia for 1 week already. Woke up from a 2-month long dream and ended up here, halfway around the world, after travelling for 24 hours. Don't remind me of the horror of transit flights.
4th year is a horror as well, a hectic horror. Full days everyday. It's really 180 degrees from the happy-go-lucky third year. And I'm starting with the busiest block of the year. That's life...
So what have I learned in 1 week?
1) Inserting IV cannulae.
2) Suturing is fun! Want to buy a chicken and practice at home.
3) Inserting ETTs is a terrible thing! Especially when you have to jam it into the patients airway a few times just to get in correctly in.
4) I know when to shock a patient.
5) I know when to flood the patient's blood with Adrenaline if I don't get to shock them.
6) I know that I got a choice of not to doing mouth-to-mouth in CPR.
7) I passed ILS.
8) I cannot sit for a full day of class, even if i consume barrels of caffeine.
9) Formalin really really really stings the eye!
10) It is much more fun to learn anatomy from preserved bodies.
11) I still dislike pharmacology.
12) Psychologists actually analyse how people draw pigs for personality tests. And it's quite accurate. Refer to Jeng Haw who is doing psychology now.
13) My stamina is bloody depleted! I died after running a short distance.
14) I've gotten used to the sedentery lifestyle in Malaysia after 2 months... walking is now a hastle...
So for the next 6 weeks, I just need to practise (1) - (7) on REAL patients, and I'm on my way to becoming a real doctor/murderer. XD The rest are just random ramblings that I have to get over myself... ;P Next question is, do I have enough time to keep this blog updated? I guess time will tell...
Billions watched as China opens the games, and hosts the Olympics for the first time - the 3rd Asian country to do so. Expectations were high, especially from the most populous host nation, and I must say, they did a really really good job!
What a way to open the world's eyes to Chinese culture, history and traditions! The fusion between the traditional and modern concept certainly worked. I love the choreography, especially that is done with thousands of dancers! I imagine it to be quite difficult, because I cannot even handle one with 25 dancers! LOL! The torch-lighting part was fantastic as well. I feel proud to have Chinese blood running through my veins (and arteries).
My favourite part, the fireworks! Not just any fireworks - the smiley fireworks! ;)
Now then, let the games begin!
