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The IV Therapy didactic training and return demo were finally over. The same goes with my scheduled completion in VLGH. But my partner and me decided to still try it out, extend one more day that is. We're still one Blood Transfusion down to have our cases complete.

Those 2-day stay in VLGH as IV Therapy interns were fun, especially the second day. I do want to stay longer so I can perform, and master, what an IV Therapist does. But, I don't have any intention to use the patients as dummies or practice objects. I don't do that.

Amongst the functions of an IV Therapist, I'd say the one I am most confident to do is Blood Transfusion. I've only done it once, but I've done it as if I were a staff nurse of VLGH. Of course, there was supervision from the NCOD.

I may be able to get home early on my first day of completion, but the second day, which was just yesterday, had made me stay longer than expected. I spent 14 hours in the hospital. Of course, I was not alone. My "one-on-one" partner was with me too. Although we got home late, it was worth it because both of us were able to have one BT case each.

14 hours straight. Such stay tortured my feet. They were hurting so bad that when I raised them as I got home, it was like I could feel the venous return. Thank God my feet, and legs, no longer hurt this morning.

Shameless plugging:
Room C
The V. Luna GH Stay

Music:
The Cranberries - Promises

After 5 minutes on my seat yester noon, I knew I wouldn't be able to make a review about the movie. Instead of one being woven in my head, I had recollections of what it was like knowing the story a year ago. The same emotions were coming back as if I was holding the book in my hands while getting inside the head of the person whose name reminds me of the fraternité.

Perhaps it was the reason I had second thoughts about reading the novel again.  I've read the first book twice. Somewhere in my head, kept hidden by my subconscious, was the knowledge that doing so will trigger sentiments that will turn on my coping mechanism. I am not being emo here for I am definitely not one.

Emotional emotions are something I hardly relate to. Another reason why I am so fond of the saga.

"Empathy is a gift," Chin Chin Gutierrez said in an interview, but she didn't mention that it comes with a price. And it's not something you can delay to pay.

When I read the book, I was quick to understand the human, the leech, and the shape-shifter. Besides the entertainment brought by fiction, I was able to understand some things and see some situations better and clearer than before. I was relieved.

Music:
Lykke - Possibility

I am not happy with what's going on. I don't like it at all. I also hate how FarmVille becomes troublesome.



Music:
Sarah McLachlan - Time

Today is the last day of 21. Tomorrow is the first day..

o_o

I had a phone conversation with my sister earlier. We're not biological nor legal sisters. Sorority sisters? I wouldn't call it like that though we belong to a group that quite of a fraternity. There are also other people I consider as brothers. Simply put, we're a family.

I called Neko to ask about Jay's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAY! Neko asked me what happened here during the "rain" and if we were flooded. To make it short, we ended taking about the administrative system in our country, especially in Metro Manila.

It's actually always like this. When Neko and me have the chance to talk, our conversations end up in politics and governance. We do have different views, but we don't talk about it. We respect each other, and it's healthy to have such conversation.

Later will be the gathering in Jay's house for his birthday. I want to come and I wish I'd be able to. I haven't asked for permission yet. Woot! :D

I miss our other sister, Qheem. She's in St. Louis now. I hope she's doing fine. I haven't hear from her since the MLB All-Star Game.

Music:
The Corrs - I Never Loved You Anyway

Leaving that place made me really sad. It still does. But since the last time I've seen the white wrangler, I had the feeling that I had to. Besides that, I feel a little embarrassed staying for quite some time. There was nothing much to do, I guess, but perhaps it's because it's one busy week catching up to the losses of the previous one.

Also, whenever I try to inquire I receive no answer. That does annoy me because when I ask something official, I expect an answer. Is it too much to ask for such respect? I may be a little disappointed but that doesn't change the fact that I am thankful.

I may no longer be coming back, unless summoned, but I have this nostalgic feeling. I want to be there again. There may be new reason or reasons why but it does no harm. It shall not. I guess I'll just have to remember what we call delicadesa.

May the day come when I shall face the white wrangler again. And when that day comes, may both be all-smiles to one another.

Music:
Natalie Imbruglia - Wishing I Was There

I have a lot of things on my mind right now. I also have a lot to accomplish. As for today, I want to do something worthwhile. I still want to help, not just the victims but also those who help. Classes are back. It's finals and defense week, for those I've helped with.

Later this day, I will be in HotL, Pasong Tamo Ext. for our A Life Worth Living course. I've been absent twice. Woot!

There is one thing I ask today: That I will have wisdom. I really need wisdom and understanding. I feel so insufficient. I've seen enough and been through quite a lot to know that I am not yet accomplishing what I should accomplish.

By the way, how I wish I can have McCafe's Cocoa Steamer today. I miss it!

Music:
The Corrs - Runaway

My circadian rhythm is messing again. I wonder if watching too much Baseball made my body adjust to New York time. I may be quick to figure out the real time in Manila, but my body is having a little trouble following. I must work this out.

By the way, I made a new blog. It's sole purpose is for Baseball. I'm glad I didn't rush to make one before. It's hosted by MLB. It's JenShinrai in MLBlogs. But my blog name is Hope, Faith, Love ... for the Yankees, and Baseball.

I have a new entry posted there. The Yankees had their first game of the series against the Seattle Mariners. Too bad I wasn't able to watch that; not available on ESPN. At least the game yielded a positive result. First game, first win. 8-5. ^_^

A couple of hours before the game, Mark Teixeira had a chat with fans. It was fun reading his answers about some questions. Too bad I didn't have mine answered. Should've submitted my questions earlier.


Music:
Blackmore's Night - Ghost of a Rose