Monday, July 28, 2008
It's been a while since I've posted again.I was away from the computer for four days because we went to our first community exposure in Mangkayan, Benguet. I only didn't learn more about my profession but more of what reality means.
(with the students; after our physical assessment)Mangkayan, Benguet is not considered as a remote area. The land we stayed on was formerly known as Lower Sapid but now as Marivic. Upper Sapid is now known as Poblacion. We only handled Marivic because other groups were assigned to Poblacion and Gravel Pit.
We reached Marivic after one hour (I guess) from Abatan which was really a long way because there isn't an actual road there. Well there was, but it isn't solid cement but a rocky road. The total traveling time from Baguio is 4 hours.
Upon reaching Marivic, it was a simple community where bank houses could be seen. Shanties are considered the squatter's area because the bank houses are supplemented by the mining company there.
One of our objectives was to finish the physical assessment of the Grade 4 students which the previous group haven't finished. To make the work fast, we divided the systems to be assessed with ourselves and I was assigned to the heart and breast.
It was awkward for me and the student upon assessing the breast. Although they are still young, there were those who were having their menstruation cycle already so I taught them SBE (self-breast examination). With the heart, there wasn't much problem with the assessment. It was my first time to hear an S3 in a 10-year old boy. We endorsed him to the next group as to monitor and if they could visit his home.
The main problem we observed in the community is their hygiene. Most of the children have dental caries, lesions and wounds. They became our target clients and we plan to do health teachings in the school when we go back.
Reality? It was around us. We felt it and we were one with them.
(July 26, 2008; at Dawn's birthday celebration)
We really pigged out this time. It's quite embarrassing to elaborate what we ate haha. So there, I told her what happened the night Ice cream and I went out. We even went to those places. Namiss ko tuloy siya, hay.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
"Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image." For most, trust is something that is not easily given as well as taken back. Some may deserve it and there are those who don’t deserve it as well.
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Because of this event, I reflected all day. I wasn’t focused much on my exam because I was thinking of the things I have done the past days, months and even years. It came to a point that I’d shut my eyes and forget about it because it is the past. I don’t know why people bother about it. Tsk tsk.
“People will always judge whatever status in life you have.. No one can please everyone.” – Gem
Sunday, July 13, 2008
* Oddness *
It's a Sunday and I've been reviewing the whole morning. I took a break and here are the things I found.And oh, I'm up to odd things today. I don't know why but I guess it's because I failed to go to mass (Yikes!).
So anyway, I've been browsing in the feeds of my Mail and came across this odd news.
I've heard about the kid who accidentally or intentionally ate the 1-peso coin but that news was different.
Although he was mentally ill, I do not understand the fact that he'd eat things. Hmm, probably he was hungry?
This is another article I've read today.
It made me think about the relations of North and South Korea as we've discussed in our Asian Civilization subject.
Although their country seems to be uptight and one of the pioneering countries in Asia,
the problem always starts within. Tsk.
One good news: Jolie delivered twins. The article here.
Wow, I didn't expect them (Angelina and Brad) to be this tight and are still going strong. I guess my notions about some Hollywood stars are wrong haha!
So then, I'm going to start encoding my notes now. Ta-ta! (totally bored)
Friday, July 11, 2008
* Mixed signals *
I don’t care what other people say. It’s me and I’m not a fake.
In my new class, there is a certain group that I don’t talk to. I usually judge a person by how she interacts with other people – how she looks, talks, turns back at a person and even laugh. I can say when she’s real or not. (And erm, it’s a she because I don’t usually have any problem with boys.).
Anyway, I’m going back to what happened the other day. It was our NCM class and it was really boring. My buddies in class decided to cut class during our break. I stayed after the break cos I don’t usually get absent for a reason that I don’t trust other people’s notes haha! Our instructor checked our attendance before going home and everyone who was present had an additional 10 points for our CS. When it came to my buddies’ name, this certain girl shouted “abseeeent!” so loudly that she was being sarcastic. I was thinking about their issue and I just knew it was about a guy. Let’s name him “EGG”. Egg is liked by that sarcastic girl. But Egg talks to my friend more than her. Eversince, the sarcastic girl has been proclaiming damn things. And oh, have I mentioned that a friend of hers called a girl in their circle a monster? Yes. Being plastic.
I can’t tolerate these things. I know in time, I’m gonna be the f*ck-off-b*tch me again.
Ice cream called last night. I was having a severe headache and I guess it got worst when I was about to sleep. Here’s the thing: I understand him now. And I’m just glad that he realized his mistakes and gave me an explanation without asking for one. He admitted that he needed me (awwww) and he considers me as his best friend which I found amusing. Telling me he misses me and that he realized those times when we only met a few times in a month. Explaining his family issues with me (especially about his mom) made me think why he’s done such things before and I guess that... I’m his confidante. Yes, now I now he does need me and he’s troubled.
He was having a fever last night and I wanted to take good care of him. But like him, I was having my own issues – severe headache. So being a “student nurse” (haha), I asked for the drugs his doctor prescribed and told him the do’s and don’ts as well as things to do with his fever.
This morning, I don’t know if he’s fully recovered but he called again. It was a short talk because I was running late as usual. So after the call, I just sent a friendly-motherly message hahah.
Monday, July 7, 2008
* First post for the month of July *
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I had my duty last Thursday, and this time at the OB ward. I've had a lot of experience there.
I couldn't believe that the ward we were in was the Main Ward that consisted of 4 rooms with 34 or 35 beds! and there was still the extension near the Gyne Ward with 10 beds or more. Gosh. Take note, all the beds had patients in it.
Another happy thing, I still don't have any I.R. :)
On the way to the taxi stand, I saw my tita who also passed by that way. He was with my cousin and damn he looked really different since the last time we've seen each other. Yes, yes, I know, I haven't been seeing a lot of my cousins for a long time already. Anyways, gwapo kasi eh haha. :P