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Thursday, November 18, 2010
I love my workplace so much. Love it.Did I make myself clear? *lol*My friends are so fun-loving, really warm people who look out for each other. We hug. We laugh. We help each other out. Just the little things in life- simple things like this that we sometimes take for granted, that give us the simplest of purest joys. The ones that light up your heart =)Tomorrow we're going for dinner for dear Jyoti. Then, off to switch week for dancing and a great night out. Tonight, I went to the Chicago lymphoma rounds held every 3 months at Westin. It was riveting. I had fun with Katie, Salman, Eduardo, Irene and with the people on our table. Met two 10/11K nurses. Ate a LOT. Walked home, enjoying the night view of the lake. It was gorgeous. Eduardo was lining in front of me- and he asked me if I still wanted his help for my personal statement (that was so thoughtful of him!). Then, he said 'Sueyi, I have full confidence you'll get in'. I said 'Eduardo, you're so sweet!'. I thought that was really really nice of him.At this point in time, I have done as much as I can to extensify my resume- I'll show them all my passion when it comes to interview time. Life: to learn as much as I can. Experience and explore all those areas I still have yet to venture into. Meet more people. And just go all out and enjoy life. (whilst treasuring all my loved ones!) ;)
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
I wrote three thank you notes this week. To my mentors. To the people who have been guiding me throughout this process. " A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell, where his influence stops"" A good teacher is like a candle-it consumes itself to light the way for others"Beard Papa's vanilla custard cream puff was a treat for me, and a small thank you token to them.It made their day. I also left heartfelt personal notes along with the treat on their seats =)Someday, I'll be amazing in my field. I will carve a name for myself. I have come so far- there's so much more to accomplish. On a fun note:-Zoe gave me a HUGE slice of cherry cheesecake that she made, along with pumpkin muffins =) that were oh so good!Called Safdar yesterday- and he was asking me to introduce hot chicks to him, I told him first he needed to deflate that big-ass ego. And he laughed. But he didn't believe me *lol*Anyway, we'll be heading to the Pompei interview dinner next week =)Ian walked straight into me today, on purpose calling me my usual nickname 'Cheeky monkey'. And I laughed. Then, he divulged something that was making him sad at work (and I felt so bad for him) *poor guy*Bumped into Kenny, who lifted me off the ground 'Sueyeezy! I miss ya'. "I miss you too Kenny!!" Asked him if he was going to switch week on Thursday, he asked me with wide-open eyes 'You, are going to the party??" I laughed. I know, quite the shocker, right?HAHAHA. I love my work place and my friends!
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Monday, November 15, 2010
This weekend has been amazing :) thanks to amazing friends. Sometimes I mope and keep myself hidden pathetically in my own apartment, drowning in a ridiculous sorry state- until I decide to pull myself out of that. Which I did. I realise it's time to stop this once and for all. I'm not helping myself. This past week has been good. In fact, at work, it was great. Worked with great doctors (attendings). Had fun with my patients. Got to catch up with a lot of colleagues, since I'm on a lighter rotation-and am able to go chit-chat in the housestaff lounge :) Made new friends at work :) Did something extraordinarily anxiety-inducing but something that I had to do or else the sleepless nights would have continued for months on end. It wasn't for peace of mind. It was for my heart to know. to be certain. Dealing with emotions is the hardest roller-coaster ride ever. Nothing is harder than learning to let go, learning to control them, and you have to learn that what's happened in the past becomes part of your identity, and it changes you- for the better, hopefully :) I might look like I have a good grip on this, but really, I'm just human like everyone else. It's hard but only you can help yourself. I always feel extremely lucky after talking to my patients- and knowing how much easier I have off than the situations that they have to face. with way bigger problems to deal with in life.Friday clinic was super fun with Benson. I heart Benson. He's the most amazing, caring big brother figure anyone can have. I wished I got to know him earlier! We had brunch with Christina, our medical student at Bongo Room on Saturday- and BOY! did we overeat. Eggs Benedict x 2 and their famous Chocolate Tower french toast. *calories galore* lolThen, walked Benson to the red line- we needed the walk after all that consumption! Told him to get his fiancee a gift before arriving back at home! Then, went shopping :) and got myself a pretty blue coat from Steve Madden and a gorgeous new black dress! :) Then, off to dancing at night with the gang! :) Sunday, was low key. Dinner was with Aaron, Ray and Su at Las Tablas :) Amazing food (Colombian Steakhouse!) :) and company! Next week will be super fun! Switch week, Ayesha's birthday, Lymphoma rounds at Westin Hotel and Jyoti's birthday celebration!--- Which will officially round-ify my cheeks even more than it already is!! :)
But it's all for living it up! :)
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
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