i think i've said this a lot in the past but this time I'm serious - I love my co-op job. I actually don't dread going to work and i love the people I work with, the patients, the doctors. But before i go on....
palliative care: health care that, rather than focusing on curative aspects, focuses on improving the quality of life in patients with chronic illnesses that may not have a cure. This is done through pain and symptom management; physical, psychosocial, spiritual management; all the way to end of life preparation and care.
A lot of people ask me "Well isn't that depressing?" I thought it would be too, but it's actually kind of rewarding to meet people and sometimes make their day a little better by being a part of their care. I've had patients cry on me when I remembered their name, or patients thank the doctor millions of times saying that they're the only doctor they look forward to seeing. I've had patients who come in grumpy but leave happy and a little less anxious about their state/being.
There's a huge potential for ministry in this field and I think I"m really starting to love it. Although 3 of my patients have already passed away in the 2 months that I've been here, it's still really rewarding to be able to be a part of the care that gives patients a chance to have comfort.
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March 7, 2011
January 10, 2011
work
Work has been SO rewarding. Not only do I love my team and what palliative care IS, but I think I've found my niche. Research is SO exciting and to be part of a team that takes problems from the clinical perspective and does research on it to make things more applicable... now THAT is real research.
One of the studies I'm working on is a prognosis study.
Prognosis = estimation of how long someone has to live
Basically... it's not accurate at all and I'm going to be presenting that at a conference in april. Quite excited!
And last week I got to translate for a korean patient because the Korean translator wasn't available. HOW REWARDING to be able to understand both sides and facilitate communication.
Finding out that I'm working with a family friend was pretty cool too.
Definitely loving it so far. Hopefully it's this exciting for the next 8 months! And hopefully (cross fingers) I'll be able to integrate after I graduate :D
One of the studies I'm working on is a prognosis study.
Prognosis = estimation of how long someone has to live
Basically... it's not accurate at all and I'm going to be presenting that at a conference in april. Quite excited!
And last week I got to translate for a korean patient because the Korean translator wasn't available. HOW REWARDING to be able to understand both sides and facilitate communication.
Finding out that I'm working with a family friend was pretty cool too.
Definitely loving it so far. Hopefully it's this exciting for the next 8 months! And hopefully (cross fingers) I'll be able to integrate after I graduate :D
June 11, 2010
new background! and my job?
This background makes me so happy!
But anyways... so my work. What am i doing?
To be honest... I went in today and was utterly confused and terrified that I would be this lost for the rest of the term. The SAS (statistical software) that they use is Enterprise which is a more user friendly version rather than straight coding. However to Audrey, straight coding is more user friendly. On top of that, my boss wants me to become "bilingual" in SAS and SPSS (another statistical software) meaning I need to teach myself SPSS.
Nevertheless, I'm excited. This is my first real job where I get to use my brain and think on my own. Basically I'll be constantly asking myself, "What is this data saying?!" Here are some of the projects I'm going to be working on:
1. comparing data between 3 different tools to test for diabetes.. seeing which one is better
2. comparing screening frequencies between cities in canada among new immigrants vs. canadians as a whole - is there a difference?
3. developing an online tool people can use to calculate their chance of getting diabetes based on various risk factors
possibly later on, i'll be doing some more economic studies ie. which tool is more economically friendly and are diabetes treatments really making an impact that makes sense to spend that much money on?
it's pretty cool and practical stuff. although daunting, i'm definitely looking forward to learning a lot this term!
But anyways... so my work. What am i doing?
To be honest... I went in today and was utterly confused and terrified that I would be this lost for the rest of the term. The SAS (statistical software) that they use is Enterprise which is a more user friendly version rather than straight coding. However to Audrey, straight coding is more user friendly. On top of that, my boss wants me to become "bilingual" in SAS and SPSS (another statistical software) meaning I need to teach myself SPSS.
Nevertheless, I'm excited. This is my first real job where I get to use my brain and think on my own. Basically I'll be constantly asking myself, "What is this data saying?!" Here are some of the projects I'm going to be working on:
1. comparing data between 3 different tools to test for diabetes.. seeing which one is better
2. comparing screening frequencies between cities in canada among new immigrants vs. canadians as a whole - is there a difference?
3. developing an online tool people can use to calculate their chance of getting diabetes based on various risk factors
possibly later on, i'll be doing some more economic studies ie. which tool is more economically friendly and are diabetes treatments really making an impact that makes sense to spend that much money on?
it's pretty cool and practical stuff. although daunting, i'm definitely looking forward to learning a lot this term!
May 7, 2010
excited!
i got the job in ottawa!
I'll be using SAS to do stats analysis finding risk factors for diabetes and other chronic illnesses.. Perhaps write a paper?
I was kind of dreading this job interview just because i didn't want to go home. I feel like with waterloo coop, you're always coming and going and i actually haven't been at home for more than a month in the past year (now it'll be year and a half). On top of that, with the KCF exec thing I'm trying to get an 8 month position in waterloo meaning i won't have been home regularly for 3 years in a row. Even worse, I really wanted to stay because of all the changes and huge things that are going on in church and softball...
But strangely enough, I'm excited.
I looked up housing finding out that my great aunt lives in ottawa (free housing!)
My mom said that since my aunt isn't exactly close to my workplace i could have the car (HEE)
i looked up watpubs and there's a ton of ppl in ottawa!
ottawa's pretty cool.. tons of events!
and most of all, i have an awesome job that i think and hope i will love!
I'll be using SAS to do stats analysis finding risk factors for diabetes and other chronic illnesses.. Perhaps write a paper?
I was kind of dreading this job interview just because i didn't want to go home. I feel like with waterloo coop, you're always coming and going and i actually haven't been at home for more than a month in the past year (now it'll be year and a half). On top of that, with the KCF exec thing I'm trying to get an 8 month position in waterloo meaning i won't have been home regularly for 3 years in a row. Even worse, I really wanted to stay because of all the changes and huge things that are going on in church and softball...
But strangely enough, I'm excited.
I looked up housing finding out that my great aunt lives in ottawa (free housing!)
My mom said that since my aunt isn't exactly close to my workplace i could have the car (HEE)
i looked up watpubs and there's a ton of ppl in ottawa!
ottawa's pretty cool.. tons of events!
and most of all, i have an awesome job that i think and hope i will love!
April 21, 2010
today is the day
had a quarter-life crisis in which i panicked about marks, being jobless, and just what i'm going to do with the rest of my life.
re-read an email that a good friend had sent me in which she had given me a song. it's quite a good song.
Today is the Day - Paul Baloche
I’m casting my cares aside
I’m leaving my past behind
I’m setting my heart and mind on You
Jesus
I’m reaching my hand to Yours
Believing there’s so much more
Knowing that all You have in store for me is good
Is good
Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
And I won’t worry about tomorrow
I’m trusting in what You say
Today is the day
I putting my fears aside
I’m leaving my doubts behind
I’m giving my hopes and dreams to You
Jesus
I’m reaching my hand to Yours
Believing there’s so much more
Knowing that all You have in store for me is good
Is good
I will stand upon Your truth.
(I will stand upon Your truth)
And all my days I’ll live for You
(And all my days I’ll live for You)
re-read an email that a good friend had sent me in which she had given me a song. it's quite a good song.
Today is the Day - Paul Baloche
I’m casting my cares aside
I’m leaving my past behind
I’m setting my heart and mind on You
Jesus
I’m reaching my hand to Yours
Believing there’s so much more
Knowing that all You have in store for me is good
Is good
Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
And I won’t worry about tomorrow
I’m trusting in what You say
Today is the day
I putting my fears aside
I’m leaving my doubts behind
I’m giving my hopes and dreams to You
Jesus
I’m reaching my hand to Yours
Believing there’s so much more
Knowing that all You have in store for me is good
Is good
I will stand upon Your truth.
(I will stand upon Your truth)
And all my days I’ll live for You
(And all my days I’ll live for You)
March 4, 2010
note to self
when you have a kid and they have a midterm the next day don't try to analyze reasons why he/she did not get a job and how we can solve the problem - they're probably stressed as it is.
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stressed.
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stressed.
January 10, 2010
first week
The first week of school has been....
definitely looking forward to the next 4 months.
One thing i hate though...
i'll be so glad after tomorrow when my work term report is GONE GONE GONE
pass or fail credits give me no motivation
- crazy
- hectic
- disorganized
- exciting
- interesting
- fun
- happy
- lonely
- eventful
- full of learning
- keener-ing
- already growing
- reflective
definitely looking forward to the next 4 months.
One thing i hate though...
i'll be so glad after tomorrow when my work term report is GONE GONE GONE
pass or fail credits give me no motivation
November 21, 2009
quotes from Hip Health 2009
oftentimes, a "healed" patient is considered when the patient has no more problems. We need to start thinking about getting the patient above their pre-treatment status and improving the overall quality of life.
DO NOT BE FOOLED: although rates are decreasing in overall hip fractures and osteoarthritis, the numbers are exponential (sometimes rates aren't the best tool to use when budgeting/planning service use)
Hip Developmental Dysplasia: abnormal development of the hip - 1/2000 kids where 89% are female and 66% are the firstborn kids --> you can dislocate the hip if you rotate it
- this needs to be treated ASAP orelse operation might be needed later on
60% of pediatric hip fractures lead to complications (avascular necrosis, osteonecrosis, nonunions, coxa vera, malunions)
it's amazing how arthroscopies can be done and leave such a small scar - the cameras are amazingly clear!
arthroplasty decreases revision surgeries by 70% but there's a 7% dislocation rate which usually requires another surgery or treatment. 35% of fixations require revision but there's a decreased mortality risk and OR time while 65% of people never need a reop. 56% of people prefer internal fixation. so why are there more people getting arthroplasties when they prefer internal fixation?
FAI is a hip impingement type that can lead to arthritis but can be fixed with arthroscopy
1. Pincer Type --> socket is too deep
2. Cam Type --> excess bone on the femoral head which can lead to labral tears and cartilage injuries
avascular necrosis is a vascular insult to the bone (stuff from the circulatory system affects the bone). This can be caused by steroids, trauma, or alcohol. 85% of the patients with AVN get a collapsed femoral head and increases their chances of clinical failure.
80-90% of 60-74 year olds who are hospitalized have severe osteoporosis
90-95% of people over 75 who are hospitalized have severe osteoporosis
5% of people with hip fractures will get a second one within 1 year
90% of hip fractures are from falls
eat your vitamin D! or go outside and get some sun!
an operating table can take 450 lbs of weight. operating on obese people is uber hard.
it takes 40% more effort for your heart to pump blood to the other parts of the body than a normal person
groin pain usually indicates something wrong with the hip
ontario guidelines say that fractures of the hip need to be fixed in less than 48 hours. CT Scans usually take forever to order. Ethical issue: should you confirm things with a CT scan or just operate to make a deadline?
operating / hip REPLACEMENTS usually lead to faster recovery and weightbearing which is also a decreased hospital cost HOWEVER after 1 year, there is a 30% mortality rate of these patients and only 5% of 90+ year olds can walk independently.
huge causes of hip fractures in seniors: cats and throw rugs
there is a huge need for primary prevetion and postoperative prevention so that we keep our seniors OUT of nursing homes and living independently
60% of bone health is due to genetics
FRAX is an online risk assessment tool for osteoporosis with customizable stats for each country (Canada's is coming out within the next year) What does it assess?
1. Age
2. bone density
3. fragility (fractures from before) --> if this is yes, you have double the chance
4. gender
5. nationality
6. medications you're on
7. cardiovascular disease (increases your chance of hip fracures up to 30%)
8. admitted in the hospital 3 times for anything (increases your chance of hip fracture by 4x)
hip fractures have a 35% failure rate of being healed. This is the dogma of the medical field. We can't let it be a standard - it's way too high!
tons of random facts that i may or may not need but tons of lessons to learn. I thought medicine was an exact science. It's not. I hate that.
DO NOT BE FOOLED: although rates are decreasing in overall hip fractures and osteoarthritis, the numbers are exponential (sometimes rates aren't the best tool to use when budgeting/planning service use)
Hip Developmental Dysplasia: abnormal development of the hip - 1/2000 kids where 89% are female and 66% are the firstborn kids --> you can dislocate the hip if you rotate it
- this needs to be treated ASAP orelse operation might be needed later on
60% of pediatric hip fractures lead to complications (avascular necrosis, osteonecrosis, nonunions, coxa vera, malunions)
it's amazing how arthroscopies can be done and leave such a small scar - the cameras are amazingly clear!
arthroplasty decreases revision surgeries by 70% but there's a 7% dislocation rate which usually requires another surgery or treatment. 35% of fixations require revision but there's a decreased mortality risk and OR time while 65% of people never need a reop. 56% of people prefer internal fixation. so why are there more people getting arthroplasties when they prefer internal fixation?
FAI is a hip impingement type that can lead to arthritis but can be fixed with arthroscopy
1. Pincer Type --> socket is too deep
2. Cam Type --> excess bone on the femoral head which can lead to labral tears and cartilage injuries
avascular necrosis is a vascular insult to the bone (stuff from the circulatory system affects the bone). This can be caused by steroids, trauma, or alcohol. 85% of the patients with AVN get a collapsed femoral head and increases their chances of clinical failure.
80-90% of 60-74 year olds who are hospitalized have severe osteoporosis
90-95% of people over 75 who are hospitalized have severe osteoporosis
5% of people with hip fractures will get a second one within 1 year
90% of hip fractures are from falls
eat your vitamin D! or go outside and get some sun!
an operating table can take 450 lbs of weight. operating on obese people is uber hard.
it takes 40% more effort for your heart to pump blood to the other parts of the body than a normal person
groin pain usually indicates something wrong with the hip
ontario guidelines say that fractures of the hip need to be fixed in less than 48 hours. CT Scans usually take forever to order. Ethical issue: should you confirm things with a CT scan or just operate to make a deadline?
operating / hip REPLACEMENTS usually lead to faster recovery and weightbearing which is also a decreased hospital cost HOWEVER after 1 year, there is a 30% mortality rate of these patients and only 5% of 90+ year olds can walk independently.
huge causes of hip fractures in seniors: cats and throw rugs
there is a huge need for primary prevetion and postoperative prevention so that we keep our seniors OUT of nursing homes and living independently
60% of bone health is due to genetics
FRAX is an online risk assessment tool for osteoporosis with customizable stats for each country (Canada's is coming out within the next year) What does it assess?
1. Age
2. bone density
3. fragility (fractures from before) --> if this is yes, you have double the chance
4. gender
5. nationality
6. medications you're on
7. cardiovascular disease (increases your chance of hip fracures up to 30%)
8. admitted in the hospital 3 times for anything (increases your chance of hip fracture by 4x)
hip fractures have a 35% failure rate of being healed. This is the dogma of the medical field. We can't let it be a standard - it's way too high!
tons of random facts that i may or may not need but tons of lessons to learn. I thought medicine was an exact science. It's not. I hate that.
October 13, 2009
skiddadle
It's cold. Freezing cold. Time to put away the flats.
There's a couple. Oh, they're hugging. Must be warm.
Did it just get colder?
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our boss is back.
it's quiet.
REAL quiet.
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enrollment was today
i got into kin 100 - anatomy
i wasn't afraid of failure; i was excited
i got home and freaked out.
i'm better now; neutral is a better word
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manuscript bible study with mackcf small group
it was fun
i missed studying the Word
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i rented out jpod from mills library @ mac
people around me were studying for midterms
i was on the couch laughing.
it's a funny book
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i finished the glass castle
it's a good book.
what's it trying to say, though?
---------------------------------
sniff sniff
i think i'm getting sick
i never get sick
젠장
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warm bed
down blanket
warm slippers
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tomorrow is dinner with eumee
tomorrow is 1 to 7 degrees with a frost warning
tomorrow is a new day
hooray!
There's a couple. Oh, they're hugging. Must be warm.
Did it just get colder?
---------------------------------
our boss is back.
it's quiet.
REAL quiet.
---------------------------------
enrollment was today
i got into kin 100 - anatomy
i wasn't afraid of failure; i was excited
i got home and freaked out.
i'm better now; neutral is a better word
---------------------------------
manuscript bible study with mackcf small group
it was fun
i missed studying the Word
---------------------------------
i rented out jpod from mills library @ mac
people around me were studying for midterms
i was on the couch laughing.
it's a funny book
---------------------------------
i finished the glass castle
it's a good book.
what's it trying to say, though?
---------------------------------
sniff sniff
i think i'm getting sick
i never get sick
젠장
---------------------------------
warm bed
down blanket
warm slippers
---------------------------------
tomorrow is dinner with eumee
tomorrow is 1 to 7 degrees with a frost warning
tomorrow is a new day
hooray!
October 1, 2009
This week, I...
realized that being a research ASSISTANT sucks. I want to RESEARCH.
finished 3 books. Secret Life of Bees is a good one.
realized I haven't been reading my Bible.
enjoyed studying at the Mac library for my MCATs and realized I don't suck at physics as much as I thought I did.
gave up on doing my tax returns by myself.
made another goal - be more productive each week that I live!
finished 3 books. Secret Life of Bees is a good one.
realized I haven't been reading my Bible.
enjoyed studying at the Mac library for my MCATs and realized I don't suck at physics as much as I thought I did.
gave up on doing my tax returns by myself.
made another goal - be more productive each week that I live!
Before I leave, can I just say... HURRAH for cold weather! Finally the weather is not so humid and I can walk around with the cool breeze that tickles my bones!
It snowed in Waterloo - crazy weather.
It snowed in Waterloo - crazy weather.
September 24, 2009
i want to be an academic
I found my calling in life. Well, for now.
Today was Journal Club - an exciting and stimulating place for discussion on all the hot topics as published in the latest and most credible papers.
Being in a room full of 70 residents and orthopedic surgeons was immensely intimidating. Not only was the material zipping over my head, I didn't want to ask a stupid question in fear of stating my obvious position as a... gasp... undergrad.
But it wasn't too bad.
Aside from the AMAZING free Indian food at an ALL YOU CAN EAT buffet, plus a paid for taxi ride to the restaurant from work, the sponsors of the event were kind enough to explain to me and the two other coop students the basics of fracture healing - before the discussion even took place.
I learned a ton of stuff, but what I found really stimulating was the frequent question of "what do you guys do." I think in the realm of science and health, it's a question that encompasses economics, technology, literature, as well as practicality. It's a question that is too often lost in the literature and studies of research, but it is necessary so that we learn from each others' triumphs as well as failures.
I had given up on being a doctor because I think I lost the reason why I wanted to be one. Sure, I want to help people, but being the selfish person I am, I don't think I want to risk putting my career in the bureaucratic grasps of our medical system to help a small amount of people.
Today, I saw the beauty of research. There are endless possibilities! Giving extra doses of Vitamin D to long term care patients significantly reduces the amount of fractures by a simple fall - who knew it was so simple! Debating when to use what surgical technique in encouraging the healing of bone fractures.
All of these have people of expertise and when these people come together for "the greater good", it's truly amazing! I still don't know what exactly I want to do with my life - doctor? public health? research? all three? But i know it's in the world of academia - somewhere.
August 15, 2009
i heart productivity
Accomplishing things NOT on your list for the day PLUS the things that were on your list
= being uber productive.
Found a house in Hamilton
So before I tell you this story, I should let you know. About a month ago, I had a house. It was literally 3 minutes from my work and in a house with a nice old lady. Last Thursday, I called and found out that she gave it away since I didn't leave her a deposit (which I was going to pay on thursday). Thus, I was homeless.
Today, I went to see 3 houses.
House 1: smelly, sketchy, small, and dark. Not a great first impression of Hamilton to my mother.
House 2: creepy sums it up. The listing said it was a family home and asked for a girl. I went and sure, I get the whole top floor with kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and bathroom for 300, but the main floor has a creepy old man who has no family. Something just creeped me out.
House 3: loved it. The lady who owns the house is super super nice and I get the following for 450/month
- big room with a high ceiling
- Cable + Internet
- utilities
- a HUGE (larger than my parents') bathroom with a huge tub and a TV!!
- backyard with lounge chairs, garden, and bbq
- a really really nice laundry room with my dream laundry machines (LG)
Got tickets for attractions for our vacation
- San Francisco: Bedouin at the Wharf, Aquarium at the Wharf, tour to Alcatraz, Golden Gate Garden
- LA: Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Blvd
- Vegas: Hoover Dam, Bellagio Hotel, Fremont Street Experience, Vegas Strip, Cirque du Soleil 'O'
- Grand Canyon: South Rim, Skywalk, Yaki Point
- Hawaii: Pearl Harbour Memorial, Whale Watching, surfing lessons, deep sea fishing, luau, volcano tour, parasailing, snorkeling
Watched the Time Traveler's Wife
New Theory: either watch the movie or read the book; don't do both. I felt like the movie ruined the book. They made Henry into too good of a guy and Clare into a less of an understanding person. The characters lacked depth and it was kind of disappointing. But it was still pretty okay.
Cut my hair
Yes, my long luscious hair is gone. Sniff. I now have a bob. maybe sometimes later I will edit this post and add a photo, but it's quite late and I realized I have to do pastoral prayer tomorrow, so i'm going to not go and look for a camera. And yes, Dolly, I saved the hair and will donate it on Monday morning :) It feels good :)
August 10, 2009
august 10, 28 degrees
GAH its hot!
Thank God for air conditioning or I would be a very grumpy lady right now. 13 is my ideal temperature so when it went up to 30 yesterday, I thought I was going to die. You can call me spoiled all you want, but don't come near me when it goes above 30 - I assure you I will be very short.
But don't worry! I'm in my A/C house right now, trying to figure out what to do with myself. I feel like I've been given a second chance at life after dying and I don't know what to do! But I've been thinking and playing with a lot of things so here goes!
1. 선덕여왕
I'm watching 선덕여왕 with my parents - although secretly I've already caught up to whatever is uploaded online (ep 22). My parents are currently at episode 11. It's great to watch again, though, because I missed some things that helped me understand the plot a little more. Honestly, though, I think I like sageuk (historical) dramas a lot better. Queen Seon Duk is getting to be REALLY good and my Lord Alcheon is definitely a plus to the drama *swoons* Ug can testify to this, but lately I have a thing for "noble" men teehee
And no.. that's not Alcheon in the photo.
2. Visualizing My Ideal Wedding
Sometimes, I think I hang around Dolly way too much. I have developed an obsession with weddings leading me to have watched all the SDEs and highlights on stillmotion. I would sit here and write out all my fantasies of my romantic dream wedding, but I think I'll have to save that for another time... Until then, my favourite stillmotion vid so far:
The Wow Vows
3. Helping Out Others in the Future
I realized a couple months ago that I didn't sign my Donor Card. I used to be scared of getting my body cut up and not being able to have it at the funeral for people to see. I don't care anymore, because it's not like I'm going to use my organs / skin after I die. And I don't know if I really want people to see my dead body when it's preserved and ugly. I dont' know about research yet though. I've lost a lot of faith in research in general, and until that faith is restored, I don't know if I'm willing to give up my body for it.
Other than the Donor Card, I've committed myself to cutting my hair for Cancer before I go on co-op. I don't care how short my hair would be at the end of it. One, i'm getting sick of long hair... it's too hard to manage. Two, I LOVE my hair, and if someone can appreciate it as much as or even more than I do, then I'll gladly give it up.
4. Summer Reads
Current:
Next:
5. Prepping for Coop
So many things I need to do, and I JUST got home:
- get TB test and immunization forms signed
- go for training Thursday Friday
- see the house in Hamilton, deposit cheque
- pack and buy some more work clothes
- get a new laptop charger as mine has officially died
6. Prepping for VACATION
Where am I going?
San Francisco
LA
Grand Canyon
Vegas
Hawaii
That's all for now.
That was quite tiring
Thank God for air conditioning or I would be a very grumpy lady right now. 13 is my ideal temperature so when it went up to 30 yesterday, I thought I was going to die. You can call me spoiled all you want, but don't come near me when it goes above 30 - I assure you I will be very short.
But don't worry! I'm in my A/C house right now, trying to figure out what to do with myself. I feel like I've been given a second chance at life after dying and I don't know what to do! But I've been thinking and playing with a lot of things so here goes!
1. 선덕여왕
I'm watching 선덕여왕 with my parents - although secretly I've already caught up to whatever is uploaded online (ep 22). My parents are currently at episode 11. It's great to watch again, though, because I missed some things that helped me understand the plot a little more. Honestly, though, I think I like sageuk (historical) dramas a lot better. Queen Seon Duk is getting to be REALLY good and my Lord Alcheon is definitely a plus to the drama *swoons* Ug can testify to this, but lately I have a thing for "noble" men teehee
And no.. that's not Alcheon in the photo.
2. Visualizing My Ideal Wedding
Sometimes, I think I hang around Dolly way too much. I have developed an obsession with weddings leading me to have watched all the SDEs and highlights on stillmotion. I would sit here and write out all my fantasies of my romantic dream wedding, but I think I'll have to save that for another time... Until then, my favourite stillmotion vid so far:
The Wow Vows
3. Helping Out Others in the Future
I realized a couple months ago that I didn't sign my Donor Card. I used to be scared of getting my body cut up and not being able to have it at the funeral for people to see. I don't care anymore, because it's not like I'm going to use my organs / skin after I die. And I don't know if I really want people to see my dead body when it's preserved and ugly. I dont' know about research yet though. I've lost a lot of faith in research in general, and until that faith is restored, I don't know if I'm willing to give up my body for it.
Other than the Donor Card, I've committed myself to cutting my hair for Cancer before I go on co-op. I don't care how short my hair would be at the end of it. One, i'm getting sick of long hair... it's too hard to manage. Two, I LOVE my hair, and if someone can appreciate it as much as or even more than I do, then I'll gladly give it up.
4. Summer Reads
Current:
Next:
5. Prepping for Coop
So many things I need to do, and I JUST got home:
- get TB test and immunization forms signed
- go for training Thursday Friday
- see the house in Hamilton, deposit cheque
- pack and buy some more work clothes
- get a new laptop charger as mine has officially died
6. Prepping for VACATION
Where am I going?
San Francisco
LA
Grand Canyon
Vegas
Hawaii
That's all for now.
That was quite tiring
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