2016 has been a memorable year for me, 1 million hands down. Well, let me list down events worth remembering. Heee.
1) I finally volunteered in a hospice
Okay, though I have to blame myself as I have not volunteered since I left for Manchester. But it was nice knowing more people (and patients) and just simply devoting my time to help people in need :) Okay after this CNY break I better contact the volunteer manager and let him know that I am back. I must/will volunteer all the way before I resume work!
2) I did start up my cancer orientation programme
Though recruiting patients is the most challenging thing ever! Decided to put it on hold until I return to the work. Sigh, it's so political lah. At the same time as a leader, I can't rely on people right? God give me the courage and wisdom to manage things well...
3) Ignited passion on palliative care
Ok I admit I cheated hahaha. I referred to my previous blog post to learn that there was so much I wanna do as a oncology nurse when I go back to work. We will see about that though... I really do miss the various relationship I have established with my patients. I can't wait to be understanding and patient as well too heee. Oh yeah. An uncle of mine was recently diagnosed with cancer :( Well, I really cannot tolerate the behaviour or other relatives and even my parents of being too paranoid and getting worked up over things that cannot be changed. For example, he vomited 30mls of blood and my mom asked me if his time was up. First of all, I don't think the blood they meant was fresh red blood and 30mls is similar to a medicine cup and vomiting blood-stained stuff isn't going to make you die. Then he has Ca Colon which I am not surprised how messed up his GIT can be. Also, they have been asking for blood results which might not mean anything at all. I do admit that I was a little disappointed when they did not want to go to a hospice :/ In fact, they are still doing scans for him for God-knows-what. Hello, symptomatic care should be the priority now right? Anyway I've observed and noticed that my relatives can be really horrible patients. But you know what? I am up to it! When I go back, I want to handle all the horrible patients and relatives! Ok, I shall now switch back to the role of a relative instead of a nurse... Heh.
4) I had amazing holidays
Such as Hong Kong, Brisbane, KL, UK, Bangkok and Birmingham! I don't think I have travelled that much km within a year!
5) I found someone amazing
Reality stinks at times. The day I decided to commit to this was the day I was ready to face all sorts of consequences. But I choose to remember to happy moments that we shared. And I do feel happy. Even though we're miles apart and in reality he might not give so much damn about me, I feel good to assume that I am loved. I used to long for love. Now I don't even if it's over between us. Ok, it's a very contradicting and confusing feeling to express. Go figure out yourself :P
6) Got meself 12 demerit points
SHOOT!! I HATE MYSELF!
So Maria... What do you look forward in 2017?
1) My brother getting married :P
I'm so happy he found someone. A companion who can tahan his messiness and everything.
2) The journey between me and H to continue on...
3) Buy the most expensive thing in my life (yay! done!)
4) Be a super duper awesome employee and nurse :) I need promotion and moneyyyyy
5) Loose more weight. I hope. I got the real motivation now :P
6) Oh man how on earth can I forget this!- Get at least a 2nd upper for my honours :)
Ok, I hope I will blog more too and post some photos at least :D Till next time!