Octevents

"They're trying to kill us."

Were the very words Judy, Temi and I said to each other.

Our reaction to us being bombarded with a pile of assignments.

Here's what we have to have done in two weeks.

Be an expert in GI, GU and Endocrine lectures.

Memorize these types of drugs: OA, insulin, thyroid, antithyroid, asthma, cardiac, neuro, and acid controlling drugs.

Teach a patient about our selected topics.

Physical assessment in clinicals.

Work on our 3rd care plan.

Research 5 articles on our selected topic.

Do a presentation on it.

Write a paper on it.

Quiz and presentation on Tuesday.

Exam 4 on Wednesday.

Client teaching on Thursday.

Effing hell.

It makes me want to die.

When memorization isn't enough.

I'm not satisfied with just memorizing anyway.

I really have to understand it.

Anyhoo.

I forgot I had this pic on my phone.

It was taken almost two weeks ago.

Mother and I went to a Chinese buffet restaurant.

Funny enough both of us were really starving.

Them Chinese and their galic.

Alex makes fun of me because I always eat dessert with my lunch.

"Got your 3 course meal today?" she asks.

Well Alex, FYI I'm not the only one who brings extra food to school.

This guy even has a bottle of whatever this is.

At first I thought it was wine.

But he poured it over his salad so I'm thinking it was probably olive oil.

Dun judge.

The DLS sisters are back!

They got me piggy cookies.

Although I would really love to have the panda ones.

But that's okay. Cookies aren't that bad.

Strawberry and sakura flavored kitkat though!!!

Definitely a new fav.

Caught Jill sleeping.

Fufufu~

Got myself a sexy tutor.

She really is tough though... not gonna lie.

Finally saw this adorable lady after more than a month!

Really surprised she still recognized me.

Auntie Jill, not so much. But then she got herself a new haircut.

She's getting so big... my my.

We went swimming yesterday and this little daredevil just wanted to dive!

She even knows how to fake snore now.

Hurrr.

Temi keeps saying she could really be my daughter.

Then I showed her a pic of Cam and she still insists Victoria looks more like me.

Pretty sad considering Cam is actually related to me by blood (-_-)

NS problems

Almost shat my pants when our lect. professor surprised us with a concept map presentation.

I was mouthing terrible words to my fellow groupies.

What the eff is she talking about, concept map?

Then I found out we had already done it in our case studies.

We just had to put it in concept map form.

Pheww!

After writing them all down on the board, everybody done take pictures.

College. Because writing down notes is overrated.

Found this pic on pinterest.

Oh Ross.

I was beginning to worry that I lost my ability to draw.

So I took a break from studying and drew away.

Mama still got it! 

Mikasa from Attack on Titan.

Sasha, the potato girl.

I wanted to scare the DLS sisters after they came back from their trip.

Was going to put this on the back of their door.

But I said nahh. They might shit their pants.

Cleaning the carpet is no easy job.

Story of my life.

When does the pain of being a nursing student go away?

How many gallons of ice cream must I eat?

I think this is how my future relationships would be like.

I need my me time.

Something weird happened yesterday.

While on break from lecture, I headed to the bathroom in the corner of the building because it is nice and rarely used.

I didn't know Temi was there as well.

I was surprised she stayed despite being sick.

We talked while I was peeing away.

Me: You should go home Temi, you'll get worse.

Temi: I'm not gonna go home... even though my cough is getting worse.

Girl in the other bathroom stall: Awww....

The fuck? I thought there were just the two of us in there.

And way to join in on our convo.

Freak me out.

Being a nursing student makes you a hypochondriac.

Take me and Judy for example.

Judy: It's true what they say. I was reading our book and realized I have the same symptoms. 

Me: Me too! Once in a while I get chest pains. I think, maybe I'm having M.I.

Judy: (LOL) maybe you just slept wrong. Sometimes I get pain in my shoulder.

Me: Maybe there's carbon dioxide stuck in there.

Judy: Right.

Temi comes over to our table and sits next to us.

Temi: Guys... I need a Kock pouch

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Fo sho

Had clinicals today.

It was my turn for wound care.

I thought there were more people working in the wound care team but surprisingly there were only 4.

Apparently one of the nurses had recently bought a house and wants it cleaned right away.

She found an ad for housecleaning for less than $100 for two hours.

Susan: Two hours? That's nothing.

Nicole: You think so?

Me: It took me 6 hours just to clean my room.

(short pause)

Susan: (laughs) Teenagers.

LOL... pathetic Bo.

Also got my midterm evaluation from our clinical instructor.

I remember her saying I was too shy and that I needed to jump in at every opportunity I get.

Temi: You? Shy? Hah!

Me: Right!? The nerve! 

FYI Mrs. P, the reason why I don't just jump in is because I don't want to make a mistake like KILL MY PATIENT.

We're only nursing students.

I don't even have my license yet. I don't want to get into any kind of trouble.

As a student, we're not even being protected by our school.

Not only does the supervising nurse get in trouble, but we do too!

Too early to be getting my nonexistent license revoked haha.

Bittersweet

The DLS sisters are finally in Japan now, having the time of their lives.

Can't wait to go there myself.

Question is, will that ever happen?

Only God knows.

So Janine posted this pic on IG.

And it made me think....

Why am I the only one without a Japanese (boy) toy?

Denzel even has one!

How come I got placed on the crab!?

That boy on the left is cute too.

And obviously unmarked.

You're making me doubt you Jae.

Stahp messing with mah head.

Stahp it.

Yes I am an idiot for thinking this away.

I am well aware of that.

I'm also aware that she might have just pressed on the pic randomly.

BUT THAT GUY IS CUTE.

Anyway.

Failed my 2nd exam.

Got 45 out of 60.

Just needed one more point to get 76%

I still want to argue this one question that I got wrong.

It was a female patient who just had a hysterectomy (I think... somewhere in that area)

And we want to prevent pneumonia

So the choices were,

1) Cough, deep breathing

2) Explain the importance of incentive spirometer

3) Medicate before ambulation

So I was thinking, she just got out of surgery

So the best intervention would be cough and deep breathing

But the right answer was medicate patient before ambulation

I learned that during pre-op we have to educate the patient about cough and deep breathing

Now that I think about it, each answer is correct.

Why didn't she just make it select all that apply?

I dunno. 

That got me depressed.

Then Professor L. just added to my misery

The vague lectures, unclear outlines.

I'm kind of losing hope now.

I may not make it.

Gotta start planning for what to do if I don't pass I guess.

Janine and Audaine were comforting and told me to keep fighting.

I'm really trying you guys.

I'm doing my best.

No matter how bad I want it, if it's not God's will then there's nothing I can do about it.

He's the one directing my life to wherever He wants me to go.

His plans are greater than mine.

Lezbifriends

I'm actually touched by the fact that this boy still tries to get in touch with me for almost 8 years now.

Siew where are you T_T

YOU PROMISED ME A DATE!

I should be angry with her for ditching us.

But all I can remember is the good and fun stuff.

Then I wish we'd talk again someday,

knowing subconsciously that it will never happen.

Which makes me loathe myself even more huhuhu.

Anyway... why Kevin maintains contact with me I don't know.

Most people you meet online would normally just lose touch after several months.

Sometimes he irritates me, then he makes jokes I don't really find funny.

I wonder who he'd end up with.

A blonde, brunette or an Asian woman? Hahah

I know you ain't into guys Kevin.

You've emphasized that a few times,

Even though I keep pushing it on you.

But it more has to do with my yaoi tendencies.

We'll see where this friendship takes us.

Whether we'll still be friends in the future or not,

I wish you happiness in life!

You and Siew, even though I don't know where she is now.

To commemorate our love for exotic things

Cheers!

<3

House-sit

So,

I went to the DLS sisters' place just to check in.

Decided I might as well do my studying there since it's quiet.

I was going to send them some pics of their stuff.

Just to let them know everything's fine.

But they have limited wifi.

No leaks, no stranger living in their closet or anything.

I know a normal person would just go ahead and take pics of the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, etc.

But I'm not normal.

Started with Janine's room.

Toilet, check.

Bed, check.

Hamper, check.

Closet, check.

Bathroom, check.

Welp, everything seems to be in good condition here.

Next up, Jill's room.

(Messy) bed, check.

(Unused) clothes, check.

(Closed) toilet, check.

Dirty clothes, check.

And make up is in its rightful place.

Now for the other rooms.

Kitchen.

Living room.

Couch is intact.

Dining table with my books.

Tv, molested.

Laundry room smells nice.

Everything's good here.

No worries you guys.

:)

Thoughts

9-24

Wednesday is normally just lecture day. 
Attendance isn't required either and class starts at 8 am. 
Woke up around 4 am cos I had to drive the DLS sisters to zee airport.
Then Janine gives me her car and apartment keys.
"You're my keeper." she says.
How's about we make that for real huh? 
Keed.

Then Jill gives me hers. 
I feel like I'm a safe in a bank. 
Way to go Bo.
I'm such a trustworthy person.
Yes, I am praising myself.
Nothing wrong with that.

Got to school at 7:05 and Judy was already getting out of her car.
I was dragging. 
That was the first time I ate breakfast in the classroom.
Which was weird... even for me.

Then Judy gets a call from her husband at work.
I was wondering why she was laughing so much.
She told me her husband forgot to bring his lunch and backpack.
She's usually the one to get everything ready for him.
One time he went out without his shoes hahahah.
Such a spoiled husband.
Which reminded me of my brother while we were still in high school.
When we were on our way to school I was wondering why he was wearing short shorts.
I asked him and he turned the car around.
He was wearing his boxers hahahaha.

I'm starting to suspect there's something going on between this guy in my class and my lecture professor though.
At first, he was flirty with her.
But he misses class time a lot and always late to clinicals.
He didn't even show up today.
I'm pretty sure he's done this before and how he got away with it I don't know.
But if I do still see him in school then there is definitely some kind of forbidden affair going on.
I don't know. I think it's just me.

After class I went straight to Marie's house and watched little Tori while she cooked.
Tori was watching Tangled and eating chex mix when I got there.
I sat next to her and she moved to my side and leaned on me.
WHY YOU GOTTA BE SO SWEET FOR LOVE.

Then Armando and Gabriel came.
That little boy doesn't listen to anybody.
He really takes after his parents.
Honestly I think they're doing a bad job raising the kid.
But that's none of my business.

Joy came, and is very pregnant.
She brought her son with her.
Told me to have Nov. 16 off cos that's her baby shower.
"Of course she will. She's got nothing else to do," Armando says.
I know that would bother anybody but I've gotten used to his condescending attitude toward me.
Probably why I don't like being around him.

Momo came and totally ignored me.
Tried to make eye contact but she wouldn't meet my gaze.
Oh wells.
As more people came I decided to leave since I had clinicals the next day and I needed to sleep early.
Momo finally looked at me and I just gave her a smile.
I went to get my backpack, gave Tori a kiss and off I went.
Not much of a party person.

9-25

Got paired with a very swift nurse.
How can that little body move so fast!
Most of the time she acted like I didn't exist.
She'd get up from her chair and not tell me where or what she's going to do.
I was asked to get ice water, snacks and supplies for the patients.
I did get to give oral meds, injections and take out IV's though.
But that's pretty much it.
I refused to discontinue foleys. 
I totally blanked out and forgot how to do that.
Even forgot the step of deflating the balloon.
Would have pulled that right out and fucked up his urethra.
Which was a good call on my part I think.
Better safe than sorry.

Met two Filipinos on the floor.
They didn't know I was filo lol.
This one lady was pushing an empty bed back to the room and she was swerving.
"Excuse me, Asian driver here hehehe" she laughed and apologized to me at the same time.
No worries dude, I totally get your joke. No hard feelings here. We're on the same boat ahah.

Chatted with Miss Chane for a while on skype.
Then I get a call from Janine.

"I'm going to smack your head when I get back there. The "unlocked" phone you gave me is not unlock at all!" she yells.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Ahh well, could've fooled me!
That's what the guy who sold me that phone told me! Hahaha no wonder it was cheap.

Anyway.
Since they gave me the keys to their place, I'm gonna go there tomorrow and do my studying there.
Will be starting their cars as well.
Dreading those exams next week.
Sigh.
Lord guide me.

Mother and daughter

Was practicing my skills during open lab.

I usually don't go to open labs but I was desperate this time.

We learned all four skills in one sitting.

Don't have enough brain cells for that.

I was there with Temi and Judy.

We be desperate bitches.

Temi's phone went off.

Her ringtone was weird.

It was like some kind of a tribal song.

So I broke out in a dance.

I danced like an Egyptian HAHAHAHA

Everyone else saw me and laughed.

But I didn't care! I danced away.

Charlotte: Bo, are you dating anybody?

Me: No

Charlotte: 'Cause you and Chromel... your sense of humor is the same. You two are goofballs.

Me: Yeaaah not happening.

He's a funny and an interesting guy but...

I don't know why but I see my brother in him.

And it's gross.

Plus, boys don't like me.

They are terrified or rather feel threatened by me.

I've come to accept it and I'm happy living my life without a man thanks.

It'd be nice if there was someone out there for me.

But I'm not getting my hopes us.

The preceptor I got during practicum was a bit intimidating.

She'd get ready to mark me off before I could do the next step.

Like Miss, I was gonna do it ok let me do my shit.

Patient much??

Whatevs.

Exams came back.

How I prayed to get a decent score.

God answered my prayers <3

Thank you Lord.

On another note, got paired up with a cute nurse again on Thursday.

Wootwoot!

She is an amazing teacher! 

I almost wish she was my lect/lab instructor.

Hope I'll get paired up with her again.

Before she did anything, she would educate me.

I think I have learned more from her than what I learned in school.

Just... mind blowing.

Decided to stalk her on FB fufufu.

I know. I'm bad.

But she piqued my interest.

Stayed in the school library the day after.

I think I was there almost all day.

Did some reading before lecture.

It is a lot of information to take in.

Plus I haven't been drinking coffee.

I get so sleepy quickly now.

Then this guy was just snoring away while I was reading.

Very nice dude.

Now get up and away from my sight!

You're making me sleepy too.

This is how I usually study.

Writing small stuff on the side to help me remember.

Gynecomastia 

Went to church today with mama.

While driving there, we were (shit) talking about my brother.

Mama: I noticed he's been depressed lately. I think it's because of the breakup.

Me: I don't think so.

Mama: He takes after your father. He just sleeps all day.

Me: And he watches all that science stuff.

Mama: He really wants to go back to school. He needs a push. He lacks confidence.

Me: He should go to school.

Mama: It makes me sad seeing you go out with your rolling backpack while he lazily sleeps.

Me: Hahahaha

Mama: Yeah. I'm just glad one of you is working hard. He tells me he wants to be a lawyer *laughs snobbishly*

Me: HAHAHAHAHA

My goodness ma, he's your son! hahaha.

Mama: Yeah I know he's my son but he's so lazy.

LOL.

In all seriousness, I don't get it either.

Why he chooses this lifestyle is beyond me.

Like dude, don't you get tired?

I just know one thing.

When I get my own place, you are not living with me.

The only people I'll allow to live with me is mom and my trusted significant other.

And probably a dog or some kind of pet.

Anyway, so Mama and I were in church.

Whenever it's time for the "peace be with you" part, my mom and I have a secret handshake.

It involves gangster handshakes hahaha mind you.

Then this guy saw and came up to us.

"How did you do that again?" he asked.

Both of us said nothing.

Just embarrassment worn on our faces.

I remember one time when we were at Walmart....

We were gonna take two watermelons.

But then they changed the price on it.

So we gave one back and this gentleman behind us said he'd pay for it.

I, being the shameless one, jumped at the opportunity.

I quickly grabbed the other watermelon hahah

Me: *whispering* Go ahead mom, he offered.

HAHAHAHAHAHA

I enjoy our little shenanigans lol.

Mama: I don't regret being with your father because I have you two.

Awww thank you mama.

Although I think you would have been better off if you had married that rich Chinese guy who courted you before dad.

Honestly, I don't see the purpose of mine and my brother's existence.

No emo. Just stating what's obvious.