24.2.08
The weeks in Melbourne.
Lots have changed this time since I got back. Mostly because I'm not stationed in the Uni campus anymore, but am in The Alfred Hospital 24/7. That's a 3 hr train plus tram ride to and fro every day, but thankfully we've got this carpool thing going on. Who knows what the people living in this ulu town known as Clayton will do if not for Kelvin ;p
Then again, being at The Alfred has it's perks. The few of us have been scouring the city for good eats especially to avoid travelling home during the peak hour traffic, and Mel and I have even managed to grab a few good buys while waiting for others to ride back! :) Ahh we're still big city girls in the end, and these small cheers do make the 7am-7pm days in the hospital a wee bit better. Of course, they do burn a hole in our pockets though. So everything in moderation. Hospital life is also different from Uni life in many many ways. For one, nothing's structured - you do whatever you like whenever you like in whichever way you think most benefits your education. I've been opting to be proactive in participating on surgeries and other stuff not scheduled on my timetable, while other times I'm just skiving away because the meeting/ward round seems totally unappealing and a waste of time to attend. Another thing is that you've to dress up. Which is irritating because so many of my clothes have become inappropriate to wear. I've been putting on slightly more formal-looking jackets to hide whatever cotton-looking top I've got on underneath (partly also because of the cold). Which works in a way. But I probably need to start stocking work skirts, more pants and shirt tops.
Been managing to get a fair bit of exercise and doing the usual round of cooking and cleaning and washing, but I must say the long hours I spend in the hospital have taken some toll on how frequent I cook and wash my clothes. Feels almost as if I'm working except that I'm not getting paid. And I thought that 6am days wouldn't start till after my education. I was gravely wrong. But thankfully, the housemate and I cooked just yesterday, along with the bunk-in, Eugene :) This guy and his housemates are having quite a bad time because their rent house's roof fell in! That MUST feel shitty. So anyway THIS kind household has been putting him and Mavis up. Hopefully the roof will be repaired asap! Though I'm very sure Eugene's been having a great time here especially since Kel gave up his bed VERY WILLINGLY to share the bed in the living room with his buddy ;pp
It's been such a long time since I posted pictures of food I shall gladly do so now.
Honey sesame chicken.
Vegetable with salted fish and black bean sauce.
Other than that, I can't wait for Uni to start so I can catch up with the OCFers and the Yr 1s. My distant cousin Dion has come to Monash to study too, but the only thing I remember of him is that he's this cute little boy that I met when I was really really young. Speaking of OCF, a new composition for OCF's 1st CD compilation is on its way too, but I'm running out of inspiration!! Someone impress me with a new tune, please!! Can't wait to get together with Josh and the band to discuss the style and fillers and all!! :)
On the whole, it has been an exciting start to the new year here in Melbourne. Things have been shaky, things can get better, but I'm going to make the best of it. Yes, I will. And study harder, too. Let's watch out for what's to be in store! :))
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