What a noisy world indeed!
Forget the chirping birds by your windows; we wake up to alarm clocks, early morning shows and blaring car horns. We are a generation of endless sounds.
A minute or even a second without noise is UNIMAGINABLE. Di ba? Imagine going on a date without even saying a word. A family get together where no one is speaking. A dead air when partying with friends. The accompanying emotion of silence is tension, awkwardness, discomfort or even fear.
I always make it a point to spend some alone time. I think it is important to hear yourself think and re-assess the life events as it happens. Stress can cloud your mind, really!
Last week, I had the time to spend some quality alone time. It was super refreshing! I am renewed! (HAHAHAHA okay forgive my humor) It's during those times that I realize unfailingly that we don't always have to contribute to the noise. It's perfectly okay to say nothing.
ON BIRTHDAYS AND PEDIA WORLD
I celebrated my 22nd birthday last March 23. I really enjoy celebrating my birthday! I look forward to it every month. In fact, I even posted this on facebook!
HAHAHAHAHA Looking back, I find it really funny and papansin. But it paved off! HAHAHAHA I got lots of greetings and calls. I was so touched when my favorite cousin, Fred, called me past 12 midnight. He is NEVER a sweet person so for him to call me was just touching. Miss Ava, who is my big sister slash spiritual director called me too! I was touched because she took time from her very busy day to sneak a phone call! My long time high school and college friends greeted me too. Actually, I don't really want to post my birthday on facebook because I want to see who will really remember my birthday! (Super papansin no?!) But then I thought I will get less greetings or may be none at all, so I changed my mind and posted it for everyone to see! HAHAHAHAHA =) Thank you for all your greetings!!
Spent the first half of my day at the mall. Watched a movie, ate at my favorite restaurant and bought myself a gift!! :) The other half was spent with my crazy family! WE had dinner at a Japanese restaurant. Halfway our dinner, Senator Richard Gordon walked in. (Note: My Mom works at the Philippine National Red Cross Headquarters, Admin Dept) My mom approached him and Senator Gordon heads over to our table. HE GREETED ME HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Unfortunately, the file was corrupted from our camera. BOOOO.
I LOVE PEDIA! <3 <3 <3
The pedia world gives spice to my day! I never really thought of specializing in pediatric nursing. Originally, I wanted to apply at the hemodialysis ward. When I was in college, I was fascinated with kidneys and dialyzer. However, come interview day, when I was asked "What is your preferred ward?" I blurted out "Pediatrics" Minutes later, I was asking myself, "What happened to me?! Did I just say I wanted to give nursing care to kids?" Looking back, I felt it was destiny that brought me where I am.
Yes, the adjustment period was tricky. I was used to taking care, giving medications and getting the vital signs of adult patients. But with kids? IT WAS A LOT HARDER! They wouldn't offer you their arm or hands. They would hide when they see a needle. They won't take the medications easily. In short, they will make things hard for you! So in return, you need to devise ways. Ways not written in any nursing books. Ways how to woo them, ways how to make them take their medicines and most especially, ways how NOT TO LOSE YOUR PATIENCE.
It's almost a month since I got there but things are just bound to get harder. It's a fact. But I decide not to dwell too much on that fact. Instead, I will enjoy every duty while learning! :)
Meet the lovely people who controls their patience and finds ways to be friends with kids on a daily basis, too!
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| L to R: Mean, Gab, yours truly, Kat, Cha (not in the picture: Jolo and Ruth) |
So yes, consider me a kid at heart! :)
Have fun!!
