I am not no longer a newgraduate. I am officially a fully fledged RN now, which means I am alot more liable than I used to be. This means no more hiding behind the "I'm a Noob" shield or the "Please Show/Teach me how to do it" clause.
That's ok though, over this year I have really built up my skills and my confidence. In fact, I have become a teacher in my own right. That's correct, I have been the role model for several students now, teaching them and supervising their practice. Whether they pass or not is now up to me. How fast time has past; when I started this blog my future depended on the nurses who looked after me, now I am the one passing students.
Being a teacher is quite alot of stress. While they have pretty much become my assistants to do all my orders, there can be a backlash of responsibilities. If they for instance, give an injection incorrectly it is my ass on the line. Funny thing is, I have had several clients complain of some poor needles...
Anyhow, job satisfaction is on the rise lately. Both the ward and the community need me. They went up to management to fight for me to work for them... imagine that!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Life of Badminton
Lately Marlo and I had really got a morale boost in badminton lately, especially after we started scoring points head to head with the professionally trained players.
I played badminton again yesterday with one of Zam's cousins. However for some reason Zam's cousin Ray was in another level altogether. Actually, I wouldn't call it another level, he just played the game alot differently.
We are used to the more aggressive players, the more in your face style people who slam the shuttlecock to score points. Slowly by surely, Marlo and I have started adopting this style. In fact, we have even developed our own niche, he became the finisher and I was the defensive player - reason is that I can cover the court and return hits well, while Zam seems to excel in finishing blows. Our chemistry as a team really shined when we were able to start defeating Sharon.
Ray on the other hand, he played a more technical style of badminton. Even when he had the opportunity to slam, he would try and do shots near the net or direct the shots in very tricky angles. He had excellent sense of control and I believe he even added a spin somehow onto the projectile as it seemed to gravitate alot faster that a normal shot. In short, we lost pretty badly.
We got so exposed to the aggressive style of play that we forgot about the game of deception and player manipulation! It opened a whole new direction of the game for me that night. Yes, we lost pretty badly, but it inspired me to play in a different way. I've never been good at slamming. (Yes - I can do them and yes, it can definetly be still improved) because I lack that killer touch. Marlo seems to have the killer touch that is embedded into the finishing slam- the one that ends the game.
The whole badminton experience reminded me of one thing. I forgot that to achieve something, there are many ways to go about it. I have been trying to force myself into a style that isn't me, mainly because in my immediate environment everyone does it in that way. The game told me that if I cannot use force, I can use deception/manipulation!
I look forward to seeing how much my potential can be maximised through this experience.
P.S - the whole debacle on the 30 year old girl is over. It's nice to know that I am still attractive though.
I played badminton again yesterday with one of Zam's cousins. However for some reason Zam's cousin Ray was in another level altogether. Actually, I wouldn't call it another level, he just played the game alot differently.
We are used to the more aggressive players, the more in your face style people who slam the shuttlecock to score points. Slowly by surely, Marlo and I have started adopting this style. In fact, we have even developed our own niche, he became the finisher and I was the defensive player - reason is that I can cover the court and return hits well, while Zam seems to excel in finishing blows. Our chemistry as a team really shined when we were able to start defeating Sharon.
Ray on the other hand, he played a more technical style of badminton. Even when he had the opportunity to slam, he would try and do shots near the net or direct the shots in very tricky angles. He had excellent sense of control and I believe he even added a spin somehow onto the projectile as it seemed to gravitate alot faster that a normal shot. In short, we lost pretty badly.
We got so exposed to the aggressive style of play that we forgot about the game of deception and player manipulation! It opened a whole new direction of the game for me that night. Yes, we lost pretty badly, but it inspired me to play in a different way. I've never been good at slamming. (Yes - I can do them and yes, it can definetly be still improved) because I lack that killer touch. Marlo seems to have the killer touch that is embedded into the finishing slam- the one that ends the game.
The whole badminton experience reminded me of one thing. I forgot that to achieve something, there are many ways to go about it. I have been trying to force myself into a style that isn't me, mainly because in my immediate environment everyone does it in that way. The game told me that if I cannot use force, I can use deception/manipulation!
I look forward to seeing how much my potential can be maximised through this experience.
P.S - the whole debacle on the 30 year old girl is over. It's nice to know that I am still attractive though.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
New Begginings
It has been a very eventful year for me in 2009.
Some of the highlights include
- meeting all sorts of new and interesting people
- going to all sorts of different places with my buddies
- trying out all sorts of new stuff with my buddies
- started an aquarium
- remodelled my chaos army
- working fulltime in a dynamic environment
- purhasing my first property
- semi breaking up with my partner
- nearly getting involved with a love scandal
My confidence levels are again at an all time high. I was reminded that I am only 24, with a degree and a masters under my belt, and already have my first investment property. I am said to be not too ugly and witty/charismatic. Best part is, I am working fulltime in a job that helps the community and it is also a well paid job.
So why should I feel down in the dumps? That's right. Don't feel sorry for me because I'm great.
Some of the highlights include
- meeting all sorts of new and interesting people
- going to all sorts of different places with my buddies
- trying out all sorts of new stuff with my buddies
- started an aquarium
- remodelled my chaos army
- working fulltime in a dynamic environment
- purhasing my first property
- semi breaking up with my partner
- nearly getting involved with a love scandal
My confidence levels are again at an all time high. I was reminded that I am only 24, with a degree and a masters under my belt, and already have my first investment property. I am said to be not too ugly and witty/charismatic. Best part is, I am working fulltime in a job that helps the community and it is also a well paid job.
So why should I feel down in the dumps? That's right. Don't feel sorry for me because I'm great.
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