Tempestuous ;;

and when she speaks

Friday, October 29, 2010

I am on top of the world.

Svetha and some of my friends have commented that I sound a bit stressed, or look stressed at work. I was surprised- I didn't realize I looked like that...

But I am taking things well, not to worry! :)

So, I asked Dr Leslie the other day whilst walking with me to the GI cancer conference, "Dr Leslie, will you be willing to write me a letter of recommendation?"

He stopped in his foot steps, and replied 'Of course Sueyi. I'd be delighted'

I was ecstatic *laughs* He's so sweet!

Then, I asked Dr Rich- who arranged to meet me in this special restaurant that only the attendings can afford for lunch- because it's so expensive. She is going to meet me to get to know me before she writes me a letter. She pulled me aside today to confirm our meeting day, and I wrote her back saying how thoughtful she was =)

I also emailed another attending, who did not get back to me after 2 days, so I was really concerned- because I need 3 letters of recommendations for my heme/onc application!

So today, I gathered my guts to approach this boss... I knocked on the door- took a deep breath and went in. I remember Benson telling me, there's nothing to be shy about- just ask.

I went in and asked him 'Dr ..., I just wanted to ask if you would be willing to write me a LoR?'

He said 'Of course! Didn't I reply you?'

I said '....No, that's why I'm here (laughs)'

He immediately apologised, and then made a joke on how he was planning to reply my email much later. I laughed and jokingly wiped a sweat of my brow, and he laughed.

Definitely a sigh of relief.

He talked to me, and I was definitely reassured by him. He was so nice, so comforting, so fatherly, so concerned. I left the room with a huge smile on my face =) I am so glad I decided to walk over to his office. It made my day, for sure :)

I'm so glad for everything that's working out well.
Tonight, I went out with Beth and Anjali for dinner at Feast in Gold Coast- and we had a fabulous night out, just enjoying each other's company and dinner.

Then, Beth came over to talk for another hour.
I can't help but feel- so thankful for everything.

Love
SueSue

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Each setback only serves to make me stronger.

I told mum last night 'Don't worry about me mummy. I'm tough. I can handle this.'

Another blessing in disguise. I'm so fortunate to be given this new opportunity.

It might be a bit too vast, and big for now- but I'll conquer it soon enough. I'm on to something big here. And I'm going to be damn good at what I do, no matter what it takes.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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Nothing is going to faze me. I have what it takes.

Just keep at it, Sue-Sue. You'll be there soon enough.

Stay with me please. I know you're always looking out for me.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

My patient, a priest, an old sweet sweet man- who just turned 90 a month ago, said this to my boss

"Thank you for sharing this kindred spirit" pointing to me. and then he laughed.

And I did too =)

This is what I want to do for life!!!

Last night, I felt really emotional inside. My emotions were riled up, and I never get angry.. Instead, I get sad - and it hurts. I cried, I don't even know the exact reason why- and then, I gave myself a pep talk. And told myself to toughen up. Then, I grabbed my little Buddha statue (the one that has been with me since I left home for Australia at the age of 14) and placed him beside me last night. And I slept well. And I thought about all the people I have behind me. My family. And my wonderful friends. From home. In Australia. In UK. In Canada. In other parts of US. And in Chicago itself. I have people who care for me and have always been there- and I am truly really lucky.

Love
The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.

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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Post call. Ran home to shower.
Didn't dare shower in the call room cos Justin told me Ian got sick after showering in the call room, and the joke was that he caught Listeriosis!

I wasn't going to take any chances! Then, ran off to Northwestern Hospital for my ACP poster presentation :)

RUSH won jeopardy! *woot* So they're going to represent us in California! :) Awesome :)

I came home, slept for like ~ 2 hours, then ran off to my team dinner at Valencia for tapas.
Was going to join my colleagues later for Neil's birthday party - so I was happily waiting for my ride, when I just decided to close my eyes on my couch for just a bit----

Next thing I knew I woke up confused, and wasn't sure where I was- but I was still in my pretty party clothes and my make-up was obviously disheveled- and then, I ran to grab my phone- I saw the missed calls and missed text messages!

:( *I feel asleeep!! TIL 4 am!*

Always sleep post-call. I guess my body couldn't handle being awake for more than 40 hours

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Svetha was telling me, she had her renal team dinner the other night and they said I was the cutest girl in class (Made my day! *laughs cheekily*)

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