Shall I continue spamming this blog? XP

Continuing on my last update:

I went back to work on 1st of July and like Koon Teck, we didn't get to choose the discipline we want to go and we landed back at the same discipline. Mine was cardio-thoracic. The first few months were torturous.. Most seniors said they don't treat me like a new staff so they have higher expectations of me remembering the things and stuff. 

*How the heck will I remember things that were just observed 2 years back? It's not that I've practiced those things during my 2 years of study..*

Scrubbed CABG everyday to the extent that I was so sick of the word. Got scolded/ nagged by seniors and even my preceptor was on the verge of giving me up. I could feel her disappointment at that time. I actually cried when I reached home..

Lucky for me, I have the same batch people with me and they can somehow relate to how I was feeling at that time. We would vent all our frustrations in a chat group which will make us feel better. We encourage and cheer one another up and that kinda boosted my confidence somehow or rather.

Worked for about a month or so and I went for my foundation programme which was in August. Met some of my classmates in UOM as well as some of the new staff who were posted to MOT.  

After foundation programme I continued the routine of scrubbing everyday and in about 2 months later, I'd finally single-scrubbed my CABG. I heaved a sigh of relief because that's the time when our Sister will not force us to scrub cases everyday anymore. Everyone, even my preceptor, was happy. I really felt good when she said 'well done, Adele'. :)

The next few months were so far so good and next month will be my 1st year in MOT, excluding the 5 months I stayed before my studies.

Oh! Another thing to add, during my foundation programme, I won the tickets to movie gala premiere at MBS and I got the chance to meet my favourite actress, Han Hyo Joo! I was seriously star-struck by her mesmerising beauty.. Haha! Mum went with me and we waited for the red carpet event that started at around 7.45pm. The crowd were mainly Junho's fans but I met some of Hyo Joo's soompi fans and we stayed together until the event started. I remembered Hyo Joo gave me her signature first when she saw me holding the 'poster' found in my DVD. When she came over, we shouted her signature phrase in Running Man, "아름답다!". :D

This time, Junho followed and I was literally squashed by the countless stretched hands hoping to get signatures from Junho. I couldn't even say thank you to Hyo Joo for her signature..

고마워요, 언니~

 

Loved her clover at the end.. :D

Anyway, my graduation ceremony was held on the 27th of September 2013. I never thought I would ever get into a university, much less graduate. University was more of a dream to me.. I have nothing to say but just wanna thank my poly lecturer for writing the recommendation letter and my parents as well as my friends for their continuous support! 

Graduate lo! :D :D :D

Wanted a more decent shot in a studio of the three of us but here is a shot taken by my classmate, Ya Nee, first. Thanks Ya Nee for this photo~ :)

At the end of 2013, something grave happened. Mum's kidney condition turned for the worse and she needed immediate dialysis. She went on to insert a femoral catheter then a perm catheter that lasted only 1 month before it got infected and had to remove it surgically. During her hospitalisation, she inserted another femoral catheter then a jugular vein catheter before putting in the 2nd perm catheter at the other side of her upper chest. 

Although I am a nurse, seeing these things in our loved ones felt different. I felt helpless.. Cried but no one was there to console me. Honestly, I was glad that whenever I update my status in facebook regarding my mum's condition, I'd still get encouragement from my friends. In fact, without them, I wouldn't be here writing this post. 

I'd spent the last day of 2013 with my mum in the ICA. Then came the first good news in 2014: my mum could finally be transferred to the general ward after staying in the ICA for about 2 weeks! I was so happy at that time and seeing my mum getting better by the day meant a lot to me. 

No words needed for a daughter's love for her mum. Love ya! *kisses*

Alright. I shall pause here and will continue updating in my next post. 

Till then! :D

Good morning guys..
While preparing for work, I just realised that this time last year I was enjoying the cool weather in Hong Kong..

Yawns.
Till the next post.

Cheers. :D

Itching for another post after a long one. 2 posts in a day? Let's do it! :D

Continuing on my update, 2013 was a year of datelines and sadness.

Assignments were boring the hell out of me. Those dreadful word counts make my brain cells deplete every time I type a word.

What I looked forward to was graduation. Who doesn't? :)

But before that, something to be happy about, I brought my parents to Hong Kong for a long-awaited family trip in June! The moment I've submitted my 2 last assignments, BAM! Off we go!

As I looked back at one of my previous post, I mentioned that one of my dreams was to bring my mum to Hong Kong and I'd finally did it!

My mum was in a wheelchair so I took special care in planning the trip. Though my assignments were tiring me out, travel planning was so much fun but of course, tiresome at times..
We stayed in Regal Oriental Hotel and flew with Cathay Pacific. I can say the service in Cathay Pacific is fantastic, not mentioning the special service they provide for my mum.

As usual, when people travel to Hong Kong, it's 买东西, 吃东西all the way. We were no different. However, the hotel we stayed was not near any eateries except for one porridge stall that my mum loved. I particularly liked their century-egg porridge and for a person who doesn't like century-egg to say it's good, this means it's good!

Even their dim sum looked so good~

I opted for a triple room but they gave us a quadruple room because of some delays in giving us the room we need. Great service recovery the hotel has there.

I didn't expect my dad to say he wanted to go to Disneyland and he bought the tickets without us knowing! I thought he would feel it's kinda childish to go there..

 The photo looks like it's photoshopped. Haha.

After Disneyland, we took the cable car up to Ngong Ping Village where the Big Buddha statue is located. Mum's expressionless face in this photo was because she said she was to scared to see elsewhere. So cute. :)

Mum couldn't climb the stairs and Dad wanted to stay with Mum so I went up on my own.

Halfway there! 

Reached and the view is breathtaking! :DD

A group shot before we head back down. 

Next up, Avenue of Stars!

Mum with her favourite star, Anita Mui.

Failed terribly at imitating Bruce Lee's famous movements. XD

The night view remains one of the best in the world. It's just that my camera does no justice to that.

Trying to eat that humongous egg tart on display. :D

Just our luck that we didn't get to see the scenery of Hong Kong from the Peak down due to the fog.

Liked that the Government had the disabled people or rather the people-on-wheelchairs in mind.

Managed to grab some desserts before heading to the airport to catch our flight.

Last few glimpses at the busy streets of Hong Kong..

as well as in the airport.

Overall, the trip was a fun one because I get to spend precious time with my family and most of all, fulfilling my mum's dream of stepping into Hong Kong after how many donkey years. :))

On a side note, yay for a double post in a day! I managed to squeeze this post on the last minute of June 11th! 

Now, time for sleep.

Goodnight guys.

Hope you enjoyed reading. :D

It's been a ridiculously long time since I've last blogged. Almost 2 years ago?
Wow. It's a miracle that I'd still remember this blog. *smiles sheepishly*

Let's see. It's already the 11th day of the 6th month of the year. Hah.

Looking back at my previous post, I'd said I would talk about my trip to UK. Words can't express much but I'll show you guys photos instead. :D

However, being the "hill-tortoise" I am, I took like almost a thousand photos when I was there. So I would only randomly pick any photos I think would be nice. Let the photo bombing begins! :D

Yuanmei and I waiting to board the plane!

Transiting at Dubai Int'l Airport.

Reached Manchester!! :D

A group shot with the girls.

The highlight of the trip! Just kidding~ Man U!

First day at school.

Exploring our school's home ground like a tourist, literally. :D

Had my first Chinese meal and I would accept my own cooking better. 

More stadium-hunting and they made me stand in front of the Man City store with my Man U jersey. :O

Day tour ends with a group shot.

Happily posing with our newly gotten UOM hoodies! Royal purple FTW!

Even touching the Olympic Torch seemed so surreal~

Trying so hard for a 'mystic' feel in Hard Rock Cafe.

Adding another tee to my pathetic collection of HRC tees. :D (I can't find it now) :O

And I find that their flowers are exceptionally beautiful. 

A sneak peek into their graduation ceremony with the invitation from the school.

At a dog racing stadium, Belle Vue, with the usual gang.

Skype appeared to be a solution for loneliness for my mum. Skyping is never boring with her. :D

A photo of me in my formal, getting ready for a presentation.

Liverpool is my Dad's favourite team. #Ithinkheisjealousofmebutthatsfine

Making new friends in The Cavern club, the place where Beatles had their first performance.

The nature, which can hardly be found in SG, awes me at Lake District.

and feeding can be so much fun!

Black roofs look good even in gloomy days.

Stunned by the amazing architecture in Chester.

A small town named Glossop where horses and sheep are commonly seen.

and finally resting in Dr John's house after a long and strenuous trail walk along the mountainous area from the train station.

Moving on to London!

From King's Cross Station, 

to Madame Tussaud's Museum! 

Just had to... :)

The magnificent Buckingham Palace which makes jump shots a must!

The gorgeous night view of the London Eye and the Big Ben.

Friendly policemen willing to take photos with us.

We were thrilled to see a small shop selling SG food and couldn't stop saying how much we'd missed local food.. The food is quite good, I should say. Never mind the price, we just want local food! Heh

On board the "Knight Bus" to Harry Potter Land! :D

Someone just had to photobomb this picture. :))

Fulfilling my childhood dream of seeing the studio!

The Great Hall

Trying to get the feel of walking out of the tunnel but failed. :X

Tasting the infamous Butterbeer! It tastes like rootbeer with caramel. 

A 'real' Knight Bus that doesn't move an inch.

A pity that these 2 vehicles don't fly. Haha

Getting late for school! A must-take photo when you're in London.

The platform doesn't allow me to go in, so I had to 'fly' to school! Bye guys! LOL

The Olympic Rings at St Pancras Station.

Lastly, we move on to hot and sunny Paris!

A friendly Parisian waiter :)

My first not-so-adventurous-dish in Paris - sirloin steak.

Tried the steak tartare aka raw minced beef. It's surprisingly good! Yums.

Day tour continues. Upper portion of the pyramid at the Louvre Museum and forgotten to take the bottom of it. -_-

Didn't proceed into the museum because it was super crowded! 

Loved the sun-burning weather there.

Managed to find a spot in front of Notre Dame for a photo. See the queue at my back... It's crazy.

At the now-almost-collapsing Love Lock Bridge. 

Nothing beats the beauty of the Eiffel Tower!

Moulin Rouge and Arc de Triomphe 

My last meal in Paris - Confit de canard.

Well, these photos pretty much sums up my trip to the UK and Paris. Took me a while to get back all these photos but luckily they are all in Facebook. :))

Woah.

What. A. Lengthy. Post.

Hope you enjoyed reading.

Bye for now. :D