Manly and More nights only 2 again

2nd December Tiago left 7ish and I went back to sleep til 9ish were chilled for abit then put suncream on. When left his parents offered me cake for breakfast but declined and unfortunately missed bus to Manly so had to wait 15 minutes for next one. Ended up getting to Manly 11ish and really wanted smoothie which got from Coles so not freshly made. I also wanted a almond croissant which took abit to find and wasn't the best had too much icing sugar on. Got on beach 11.30 and ended up staying there for 3 hours but then it became abit cloudy. So decided to have a look round the shops but still couldn't find any Xmas presents but did get Xmas cards and found nice picture of Xmas koala on wall. Went up to the wharf where sun was still shining and wrote a few Xmas cards whilst waiting for the ferry to arrive, not a bad way to wait. Got back to city at 4.45 and wandered up to shops had a look round but didn't buy anything. Was hoping to meet Tiago after he finished work but unfortunately ended up working late so got home 7ish. Not really sure what I wanted for tea and couldn't be bothered preparing so had soup, ice-cream and watch a TV then go to work. At work only had 24 patients and 3 staff so ended up having 8 patients each and luckily mine were all independent. Had a nice shift and went for break at 2.30am think may off napped for a few minutes. Nothing eventful happened all shift was actually done by 6.30 am and even had time to take blood. Finished on time once home, shower then speak to mum and dad on Skype connection not best went twice. Can't believe only 4 weeks til mum and dad will be here and won't be long now til Nanna has hip done. Went to sleep 9ish and slept til 2.30 then got up had breakfast and watch suits, wrap presents and write Xmas cards. Eventually went to shopping centre to post Nat and Hayley's parcel as got the boys a little thing from Australia and post rest of Xmas cards. Then go to Coles to get a few things then go get family Xmas cards but couldn't find one for niece. Stop in food court on way back home to get Cornish pastry for my tea. Home sort Debbie's parcel but still need to get her something else, then went for run at 6.30pm did 3.53 miles non stop. Once back have tea then watch TV before I had to go to work to do my night shift. At work still only open to 24 patients but only had 23 patients still with 3 staff, so I had 8 patients with 2 different patients than last night. Was a nice shift again and went for my break at 2.30am and feeling tired so ended up going to sleep for a few minutes. Once back from break still felt tired and probably didn't help as was reading my book also used to going for break late. Also trust me to manage breaking my cup when making a coffee proves how tired I was. In morning had patient who was febrile 39.2 and high pulse which was probably due to high temperature but still had to do clinical review. At least still finished on time and May gave me lift home but not tired at first eventually went to sleep 8.30am.

Night out and short shifts

When woke up after nights thought was later than it was but actually only 10.30 but still got up. Once up have cup of tea as didn't fancy any breakfast then watch 'Suits' 2 episodes. Then thought best do something so went to Rhodes first to Coles to get some bananas then to collect parcels was my calendars and picture for Tiago. Home get changed and go to city got there 3.39 straight to Myer to the Benefit brow bar. As when I looked at my eyebrows this morning definitely needed doing and luckily didn't have to wait long and made me laugh re-applied make up after. Quickly look in Ripcurl after but still not got the shirts I want to get for Xmas presents. Then walk down to Darling Harbour had a little look round shops whilst wait for Lou but didn't buy anything but found more shirts for Dad. Meet Lou at 4.45 outside Harbourside had a wander to decide where to eat but everywhere looked quiet. Ended up going to Cyren a bar, grill, seafood place which is perfect location for a relaxing meal or drinks. Had happy hour 3 til 6 so cocktails only $10 so had a strawberry caipiroska which is wyborowa vodka, strawberry mixed with muddled lines and sugar very nice brazilian drink. It was then to have decided to just have bar food a steak sandwich with another cocktail. Then to meet Lou's old friend 'Baggio' who she met when travelling 10years ago in Australia and was here to watch ashes at Brisbane. Met at scruffy Murphy's aim was to only meet for one or two drinks also decided to stck to vodka but no apple juice so had to have cranberry. Aim was to go see Tiago afterwards but am not sure where the time went to and lost count how many drinks had. But was a fun night so when left was too late to go see Tiago so got train home and got in 11ish then straight to bed. Woke up 8.30 had breakfast then watch morning show and episode of suits. Supposed to be doing abseiling today but was cancelled again due to weather for the 2nd time. Was tempted to go for a run/gym but raining and feeling tired so laid on sofa and fell asleep for an hour. Got up had lunch as still raining so watched further 2 episodes of suits. I then thought best do something so went for run did 3.02 miles luckily mainly stayed dry just a little sprinkle. Home shower then go to Rhodes centre as needed to get cards and wrapping paper. I also had to have a look for Nat's presents in South Africa managed to get her playsuit for birthday and bracelet for Christmas. Then go to Coles to get a few things for tea home first get Xmas tree and decorations out off storage unit. It was then to make tea bolognese watch neighbours and wait for Tiago before finish dinner. Tiago arrived just after 8 have dinner bolognese and gnocchi was ok but not my rest and Tiago bought red wine McGuigan was nice. Then go to cinema to watch 'Hunger Games : Catching Fire' was better than I expected and think actually preferred than 1st one. Is a thoroughly compelling second installment can't wait to see the 3rd one. Didn't finish til midnight hone have more wine then bed, Vanessa watching 1st part tempted to watch but decided against it. Not sure what time went to sleep woke up 9ish then went back to sleep then cuddled for abit eventually got up 12. Was no point having breakfast so just went to Lily's for lunch just had a sandwich and had a little walk. Then once home lay on sofa unfortunately nothing on TV then Tiago dropped me off at work as starting at 3.30. Luckily was floating at work had quick handover and mainly helped on B side as in charge helped A side. Had a few palliative patients, blood products and did S8/4 drug round which took nearly an hour at 8pm. Was nice shift finish just after 10 and phone mum on way phone to see if Nanna doing hip exercises supposedly too painful. Once home not tired but straight to bed, as at work in morning so sleep after 11 and woke up 5.30ish. Read emails for abit then thought best get up make smoothie and go to work and lift not working so had to walk up stairs. Only open to 24 patients but 5 empty beds so nice shift had staff from ICU who came to help me. By 11.30 all writing off notes done and updated handover so just chilled then gave Julie in charge quick handover and finish at 1. Walk home do washing, talk to Vanessa, shower and go meet Tiago. Got to Tiago's place at 3.30ish and there were busy preparing fish for BBQ then we had to go to Coles for olive oil. Once back was going to watch episode of 'Homeland' but then Tiago took rubbish out and took forever as ended up cleaning mail box as rubbish in it. By the time he was back the BBQ was nearly ready had salmon, rice and salad nice to have fish BBQ for a change. There then did BBQ banana with ice-cream was ok but abit soft also supposedly better with sugar and cinnamon. We then had some tawny wine a few others tried but not keen then me and Tiago laid on bed and had a heart to heart was nice to get to know each other more. At 9ish the rest of the food was ready a whole barramundi on the BBQ which was very nice. Whilst we were I. The room their had been busy and put the Xmas lights up along the balcony which looked very pretty. Everyone left 10ish and we went to bed but I didn't sleep the best woke up with backache but went back to sleep after a while.

Just two nights and chiropractor

First of two nights starting 26th November and still open to 30 patients with 3 staff and 2 extra one specialising and one floating so had 10 patients each. I luckily had the easier side with regard to what my patients needed but did have a few all cares. When I went for at 3ish phoned mum and could hear Ellie in background not wanting to go sleep and told me Nanna definitely go in next week. Rest of shift not too bad but 5ish felt tired but got up and started doing was fine had patient short of breath in morning. Finish at 7.30 walk home as soon as got home could hear he workmen outside after shower go to sleep 8.30 as thought might struggle with noise. Woke up 11ish got up to go to toilet then luckily back to sleep til 3 got up breakfast and watch TV. Then got train at 3.30 to Burwood to go see chiropractor and starting to have doubts if really worth it. Think will try it one more time and if still no benefit then think will stop going so booked to go next week again. Thought whilst in Burwood would go look round shops look round kmart and got a few secret Santa ideas, but didn't buy anything. Once back at Rhodes really fancied sausage roll to take to work but couldn't find so went to Coles and got cheese straws instead. When got home had good news have been approved annual leave from 13th January for a week so get tine to spend with parents. Had leftover food from yesterday then watch more TV, update blog and phone mum 7ish to tell her good news about holiday. At work had extra staff from ICU as very quiet only got 4 patients also didn't need special anymore. So I ended up looking after 7 patients the same as last night with a few new ones which was ok. Was nice shift I had a few patients with pain but apart from that all well. But the staff who came from ICU had MET call in morning as low blood pressure, high temperature and respiratory rate. So I ended up looking after her patients whilst she was in with MET call, also had the annoying Dr who calls me 'English' must not know my name. Applied for extra leave and told before leave work can have so now off 6-20th January which means get some time with Tiago aswell. Left 7.30 and phone mum to tell her had better new that got more holiday to spend with them whilst here. Mum also told me about getting Nanna organised for next week by getting her moved into the bungalow. Once home, shower bed but not really tired do check emails and sleep after 8.30.

Dentist and catch ups

Tiago left 7ish and didn't really get back to sleep after he left just napped and eventually got up 8.30. Get bus 9ish and got to Rhodes 9.45 had smoothie then give teeth good clean. As go to dentist at 10.30 as not been for a while so thought I best go for a check up even if to just give teeth a good clean. But unfortunately told need work again as 2 fillings falling apart and other filling had over year so could do with crown and implant were tooth removed. After go to Coles to get a few essential things like milk and bananas, back shower and get ready to go meet Nat. Was going to wear jeans as cloudy here with a few showers, but Nat said blue sky at Bondi so quickly got changed into skirt and got to Bondi at 2.30. Walked up Bondi front to try find somewhere to eat but was very windy and showers but then ended up going to Nikos. Been to a nikos a few times and never had a bad meal I had prawns with rice very nice but could of done with more and Nat had T-bone. We then went to Bondi cafe to meet Nat's friend Anthony from Lebanon who was very amusing. Him and is his friend but obvisiously me and Nat didn't need food as only just eaten so just had a hot drink. It seemed a nice cafe so think we probably come again maybe try food next time. Got bus back was going to go to city on it but Tiago said could meet me at Bondi Junction so I could go shopping. But only gave me 20 minutes but think had less time than that but still managed to get shoes from Nine West. As I had seen these shoes awhile ago and really liked even though I said I wouldn't buy anymore unless got job but nevermind. Tiago met us at Nine West don't think really surprised that I was buying shoes then got train back to Wynyard and bus to his. Once their I got to watch 'Home & Away' whilst Tiago went to supermarket to get food for BBQ. As his dad doing a BBQ for us not that I was really that hungry since had late lunch so just had some steak, sausages and brazilian dish similar to cous cous. Was going to watch episode of 'Homeland' but by time finished eating was nearly 11ish and had a nice shiraz with dinner. In morning Tiago left after 7 and I went back to sleep for an hour and 30 minutes left his after 9 and got back to Rhodes at 10.30. When got back have smoothie, hoover then watch 'Suits' whilst waiting to hear from Haidee if meeting. But unfortunately in the end Haidee couldn't meet as some off her friends surprised her from Gold Coast. So I just ended up watching more of 'Suits' whilst updating blog then after 3 thought best do something. Ended up going for a run after doing stretches and ran 3.09 miles but stopped abit sooner as felt tired. Come back shower then go to Coles to get a few things but unfortunately no blueberries. Once back prepare fruit for my night shift then make tea just chicken satay. Rest of night just chill watching a TV and updating blog some more, make smoothie for work use rest of Oreos, frozen banana, milk and yoghurt.

Work lots of afternoons and meet friends

In morning back felt a little better than previous night and Tiago left 7.30 read some of book since awake and fell back sleep til 9. I then got up short, had breakfast smoothie then catch bus to city and then get train back to Rhodes. As soon as I got back toRhodes was straight to Coles to get a few groceries mainly fruit. Once hone prepare fruit and lunch for tomorrow whilst listening to music. Ended up making too much lunch for tomorrow so ended up having for lunch today aswell then go to work and very warm. At work was team leader on B side and supposedly a lot of relatives not happy at the moment. Shift not too bad had 2 blood products but the person I was working with was so slow and I didn't have any bother with relatives. Ended up finishing late so got in just after 10.30 not too tired think eventually went to sleep 11.30. But didn't have the best night sleep woke up 4 times and then got up just before 9. Was once up stating sorting through pictures for calendars for family and friends which distracted me for abit. That I didn't end up going for a run til 10.30 which still felt sluggish but managed to do 2.31 miles non stop still at pace at 10. Got back shower watch episode 'Hart of Dixie' and finished sorting through pictures which I want for calendars. On way to work was nice and warm and once at work got swapped to A side as needed someone that could do chemo on B side. Also we opened to 30 patients and in end was glad in A side as not as busy as B side and even had to help them a little. Had a student with me who was ok but lacks confidence and institution needs to be told what to do which not best when in final placement. Finish on tin expecting it to rain but luckily stayed fine spoke to Mum on way home as Nanna at hospital today for check up. Once home not tired spoke to Vanessa for abit then watch 'Hart of Dixie' with wine aim to only watch 1 but watched 3, bed 1. Woke up 8 and found out Nanna off in to have hip done on December 4th could of gone in next week but has to stop taking certain medication first. Rest of morning doing resume for palliative care job as supposedly need to add extra information for job I applied for. Then finish sorting calendars and order along with Tiago's canvas picture for his birthday all the time watching 'Hart of Dixie' 3 episodes. Had scrambled egg for lunch and luckily when had to go to work the rain had stopped. Still on A side which was good hoping might shut to 24 patients as a few empty beds but unfortunately still open to 30 patients. But on our side only had one transfer from ED thought would be busy but not too bad had blood, febrile and low blood pressure, the usual. Luckily rain and thunder storm stopped when had to walk home and finished just after 10. Straight to Coles to get a few things but still not tired when home so watch 2 episodes of 'Hart of Dixie' then no more left bed 12.30. Since awake at 8.30 decided to go to spinning at 9 which was very hot as no air conditioning and new teacher was good. Home shower then go meet Ann and Edna for bunch at Rhodes shopping centre. Michelle supposed to come but waited about half hour but no show do decided to just get food and went for dumplings. Went for the fried dumpling and was nice to have a catch up to see Ann again before she head backs to Dubbo. When left was raining which thought might be as had heard it whilst eating, luckily stopped when had to go to work. Was still on A side had nice shift nothing eventful happened did the S8/4 drug round. Which didn't take as long as usual but we seemed to have a few patients in pain so had to give a few breakthroughs. Just left work and Michelle saw me at crossing so kindly gave me a lift but not tired. So spoke to Vanessa for abit but then I knew I had to go to work since on early in morning sleep 11.30ish. Woke up to alarm and thought it can't be that time already laid on bed for abit then got up made smoothie. Walked to work through the park as a sunday so shopping centre not open that early. Was nice shift but was busier than usual sunday's and not really sure why. Then later did big bed move ended up moving 7 patients all because one patient may have shingles. Finish 3.15 which was nice and sun shining once home put washing on, shower then get ready to go meet Tiago. Decided to wear my new eBay clothes with my New York brown sandals with little heels. I then unfortunately had to wait for washer to finish then head to city but shame doing track work and bus never on time but still got to Wynyard after 6. Met Tiago there, then go for drink but few bars shut since sunday ended up going to Establishment which was quiet but was a hen party. Also Tiago thought I looked radiant tonight which was very sweet ended up having 2 drinks. Get to his 8ish but first get garlic share from Coles and watched 'Homeland' not sure what time went to sleep.

Chiropractor, DFO and meet old friends

Monday 18th November woke up 11.30 after night shifts had breakfast watch 'Hart of Dixie' 4 episodes. At 3 thought I best get moving on way to catch train saw Reena from work but only saw when crossing road probably as half sleep. Got train to Burwood just before 4 and as soon as stepped out of station was raining. Luckily had expected it to rain so had come prepared with my rain jacket and umbrella. Go see chiropractor and supposedly responded better this time but then recommended 12 visits to achieve a stable condition. Which I doubt I will really attend all 12 visits as not sure if worth the money might try 2 more to see if any more improvement. Then catch train to city have a little wander then meet Tiago at a Town Hall just after 5.30. We went for food this time to 'Pepper Lunch' love the concept of cooking food on a hot plate went for chicken and rice which was tasty. We then walk to Wynyard to catch bus to Tiago's once there first stop liquorland to get red wine which was nice definitely getting more used to it. Once at his place gave him his present a door sign hanger so no more been walked in on. Aim was to watch 'Homeland' but fell asleep not sure on time but was nice to sleep in the new bed. Tiago left 7.30 in morning didn't feel tired so read some more of book and then fell back asleep til 9.30. Once up shower, made breakfast smoothie and left just after 10. Get bus to Wynyard and then catch train to Noryh Strathfield then walked to DFO. As thought not been for a while so was hoping all work would be finished but unfortunately it wasn't. Was very disappointed wasn't even there an hour and didn't buy anything only coffee and banana bread which doesn't really count. Walked back home chilled for abit whilst watching episode of 'Hart of Dixie' then went for a run. Managed to do 2.33 miles but felt quite sluggish when running but it was quite run but pace was still 10. Once back check letter box had post so went to Post office collect was my white aubin & wills skirt from eBay. As soon as got home had to try skirt on and fit perfectly then shower do toenails which wasn't the best job. Then go meet Ann who used to work at concord at Rhhodes went to Lilly's was too hot for coffee so ended up having a milkshake and a cannoli. Was the first time had a cannoli a Sicilian pastry dessert was good and nice to catch up with Ann aswell as in Sydney for week for work. Just made train with few minutes to spate and got city 6.15 meet Tiago and go for drink. Also was very impressed he noticed I had changed the colour of my toe nails. He then went to have hair cut so I just sat outside and read my book whilst I waited for him. Luckily he was only about 30 minutes then walk to Wynyard get dips and crackers then catch bus to his got there just before 8. His dad was quite fun noticed Tiago had his hair cut and said that he was like 'brand new' which I suppose in a way he was. After speaking to his parents briefly went to his room chilled for abit then watch 'Homeland' with dips and wine very good. Woke up in night with back pain so Tiago very kindly gave me a massage which did help.

Beach and more nights

Thursday 14th November Tiago left 7.30 and then got woken up at 8.30 when Diego his brother walked in on me, luckily was under covers. As his brother was there to wait for the beds to be delivered and left 10ish to catch bus from top of road to Manly. When got to manly when first got off bus wasn't entirely sure where I was but soon realise was top of Corso. Was nice and sunny ended up been on the beach for about 4 hours and had my mobster munch which was worth waiting for. Got ferry back to city which I never get bored of doing as always feels like been on a sort of mini holiday. Then train to Strathfield whilst waiting for next train phone children's hospital as got email and didn't get job was someone more qualified and could tell I was nervous. But at least on a good note it gave me practice of what to expect from Sydney interviews and hopefully something better will come along. Got home after 5ish have food then just chilled before had to go do my night shift. On way to work phone mum to tell her didn't get job and told me more about Nanna. At work open to 30 patients but 1 empty bed with 4 staff so I had 7 patients and had 2 patients been specialed. Had a nice shift had one patient who had abit of pain so required a few breakthroughs overnight. Went for my break 3 ish only for 40 mins since had 6 staff to have breaks unfortunately 2 of my patients didn't sleep well as patient snoring very loudly. In morning aim was to take 2 bloods but only had chance to do one as doing personal care. Also had clinical review as patient had low blood pressure so bolus fluids given which didn't help so had busy morning finish 7.30. When first got hone not that tired at first so played on Internet for abit but think fell asleep about 8.30. For some reason woke up 11.30 and thought was later than that so got up as couldn't get back to sleep at first, but I knew I had to try since more nights to do. Eventually fell back sleep after about an hour then got up 2.30 have breakfast and watch 'Hart of Dixie' 2 episodes. Then go to Coles to get a few things home have dinner poached egg on salad which wasn't the best egg not quite right. Rest of night just watched a TV before work and on way to work was raining lightly luckily got to work before downpour with thunder and lighting. Only open to 24 patients was 5 staff as 2 patients still been specialed so we had 8 patients each. I was busy til just after midnight as had a few IV antibiotics to and then I took over from the special. Rest of shift was not too bad had patients with pain and febrile patient so ended up taking blood early. Was last to go on my break and just before I came back was feeling tired sounds about right and handed over 1st in morning. At least when left work wasn't raining fell asleep just after 8 then woke up 11 for 30 minutes and back to sleep til 2. Once up breakfast watch 'Hart of Dixie' 5 episodes kept thinking should do something but couldn't be bothered moving as looked miserable day outside. After dinner which was just a mixture of all sorts as couldn't really be bothered cooking. At 7ish went to have a lay down but didn't succeed in having a sleep instead texting people, was going to speak to mum and dad on Skype but both at work. Made smoothie before work Oreo, frozen banana, yoghurt and milk thought might be too sweet but was actually ok. Was raining when left for work so ended up wearing my jeans which was a good job as bad time got to work their were wet. In charge tonight still only had 24 patients with only 3 of our staff 2 x RN and 1 EN. Luckily there sent us another nurse and an AIN as still had 2 patients which need to be specialed, so had 8 patients each. Was busy til just after midnight doing IV antibiotics and had to do ECG then took over from special at 1ish. Rest of shift not too bad but had patient wanting shower at 2.30 so assisted them so by morning had 3 patients already showered. Had patient with pain and febrile in the morning so just took blood cultured with normal blood and finished on time. Went to Coles on way home as needed to get some milk and bananas then sleep just after 8.30. Woke up 10 and back to sleep til 12.30 then eventually got up 1ish and watched 'Free Willy 3' on a TV for abit which do think seen before. Tiago then came round 3.30ish as not seen him since Thursday morning and now Sunday we just chilled and he left 8ish. I then had something to eat left over chilli and spoke to mum and dad on Skype only 6 and half weeks til their here. Was raining lightly when I had to go to work so Vanessa kindly gave me a lift to work. Only 23 patients I was in charge again so I had 11 patients and other RN took 12 patients. Busy at the start but then not too bag nothing eventful happened had the usual febrile patient in the morning. Was hoping to do line change in morning with educator but unfortunately wasn't there early so didn't happen. Finished on time was raining lightly but once home not tired so played on internet then sleep after 8.30.

X-ray, Meet old friends and chiropractor

Actually slept well last night which is a novelty at the moment woke up 7ish. Was supposed to be going abseiling today but was cancelled probably due to all the rain we had. So speak to mum and dad on Skype but connection bad their told me all about Nanna and ended up speaking for 40 minutes. Then rest of morning didn't do much as such a miserable day so unfortunately no beach day for me. Eventually just before lunch got moving and went to Coles ended up getting to check out had scanned all items then realised forgot purse. So then went home and straight back to Coles and got exactly the same things but with cash this time. Once home hang washing out, then have lunch, watch TV then after 2 thought best do something so went to Burwood. As I thought I best have my X-rays before see my chiropractor tomorrow afternoon. Once at the X-ray place only expected to have one but ended up having 7 X-rays in total to back and spine but did feel strange wearing a hospital gown. Then once home rest on bed read book for abit and ended up falling asleep woke up just before 6. So thought best do something so ended up going for a run managed to do 2.65 miles with a little calf pain. Home cook dinner used one of the maggi sachets this time was chicken and noodles was good, which made 3 portions. Rest of night just watch TV 'NCIS' with wine aim to have early night think made to bed after 10.30 and read chapter. Woke up 6 luckily went back to sleep and ended up getting at 7.30. Have shower, made breakfast smoothie and luckily sun was shining which was good as off to Bondi today. So got train to Town Hall then walk to Hyde Park to catch bus to Bondi beach. When got there at 10.30 go sit near icebergs and read book whilst waiting for Julie to arrive. As was running late due to traffic, as not seen Julie since met when we were skiing in Bulgaria. Ended up waiting about 30 minutes as got to me just after 11 but her friends were having baby troubles so by time reached us was nearly 12. Was hoping to see the Sculptures by the sea exhibition between Bondi beach and Tamarama Beach as thought finish 15th November but actually finished 11th. Her 3 friends all had pushchairs and was aiming to do the Bondi to Coogee walk with us but realised couldn't as a few steps. So in end just me and Julie did the walk and unfortunately no sculptures to see but was just packing them a way. Also a good job her friends didn't do it with us as their was a few strips so don't think would of managed it. Was a nice day which was good and only took us just under an hour and half to walk which thought was quite good. As the Bondi to Coogee is a cliff top coastal walk which extends for 6 km's featuring many stunning views like beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. First stop once got to Coogee was to Melonhead a healthy and delicious food and drinks bar which Julie used to go to when worked here. Which didn't disappointed I have been before for juice which is good but also had toasted sandwich this time. I think I might now have found my new place to go to when come to Coogee but no way to sit there so went to sit on grass near beach. We then got bus to city and Julie gave me a British treat all the way from England some raisin & biscuit yorkie bars and pickled onion monster munch. Which was looking forward to having and was nice to catch up with Julie to realise hadn't changed since last saw her. Then get train from Wynyard to Burwood to go see my chiropractor at 16.10. Once at chiropractor watched video first about what X-ray will show and showed had S shaped spine and slight arthritis to neck. Was told can't do anything about spine but might be able to delay arthritis so did some exercises and made appointment for Monday. Got train back home about 5ish read book for abit then get ready to go meet Tiago and realised caught sun today on walk. Meet Tiago at Scruffy Murphy's after he finished food went to V bar a stylish cocktail lounge near world square. Also on a Wednesday cocktails only $10 and both got a Brazilian cocktail a caipiroska made with vodka not cachaca but got order wrong so Tiago couldn't drink his. Got taxi back to his which his company paid for since had work thing and got in 9ish. When got in his parents were in and dad amusing was studying for English course and straight to his room sleep after 11.

Interview

Monday 11th November Tiago got up 6ish then ended up leaving 7 and I went back to sleep til 8.30. Had a banana breakfast smoothie then wait for his brother to arrive and so ehow managed to cut my finger left after 9. Was miserable weather and unfortunately find Tiago's umbrella got bus to Wynyard first stop Coles to get plaster for cut on my finger. Got back to mine after 10 have something to eat, read some more did washing then thought best get moving as don't want to be late for interview. Wasn't really sure what to wear but eventually decided to wear my Ted Naker navy dress with heels but packed flats just in case. When I left was still raining so wore my beige coat with star scarf and felt very business like. Got train to central and then caught bus to Randwick but was on wrong bus so had to walk 15 minutes. Found the hospital but then got abit lost finding the interview place but eventually found and still their early. Once there had lots of paperwork to fill in even though I had already filled in a few forms prior to interview. Interview was at 2.30 and had 3 people asking me questions all asked 2 each about infection control, ward worked on, what to do with febrile patient. During the interview I felt quite nervous and felt I probably should of gone I to more detail on some of the questions. Interview lasted about 30 minuted and it could take about 2 weeks to find out but not sure if did another. Walk to main Randwick centre afterwards to get bus back to the city as wanted to n into Gap but didn't have what I wanted. So ended up just getting a boost juice and getting the train back home. Once home chilled for abit then go to spinning class at 5.30 which was very good. Then go to Coles afterwards to get a few things but was very busy had to queue abit. Home have tea salad with halloumi, roast tomatoes and sweet potato was nice for a change, then was in bed for 9.

Work and Tiago's new place

Work up for alarm but back to sleep til 6.15am then quickly make smoothie and speak to mum & dad on way to work. Now on A side and nice shift for a friday only open to 24 patients, even had time to chat go on breaks on time and counted S8's not me. Had a word with NUM and educator which wasn't as bad as I expected had just notice a few things in the past few things. Like not doing a clinical review sooner and when in MET call noticed need extra training on ECG as never had any. Ended up finishing early at 3.15 which is a novelty for 5 East once hone chilled for abit. Then thought I best go for a run did 3.52 miles non stop but left calf hurt a little whilst running. It was then time to get ready to go out, met Tiago at Circular Quay at 8.30ish and went for a drink along the quays got taxi back to his new place in Neutral Bay. When got to his place his parents were there but just off out to his aunties in Bondi Junction. Was the first time I had seen his new place in Neutral Bay which was very nice but abit bare at the moment as not much furniture. It was also nice to have the place to ourselves had wine and nuts then chilled in his room, luckily he had the ensuite room. Woke up 2ish then back to sleep til 10ish and then we went for breakfast as supposedly had nothing to eat in his place. Just went to a little cafe a few streets away from his and just had bacon and egg wrap. When got back his parents still not back and tried contacting them as had Tiago's phone but no answer. So went back into Tiago's room think we must off nodded off again as when got up was after 2 his brother and parents making a BBQ. Tiago then went to supermarket with his dad to get food for the BBQ later whilst I stayed in flat. Once Tiago back we ended up watching the end of the Homeland episode which started watching before went to see Beyoncé. It was then I time for the BBQ and Gabrielle there aswell so we sat outside for abit chatting but started to get abit chilly. Leave 8ish as Tiago meeting friends in the city so I just got train home since at work tomorrow morning got back 9ish. Once home get ready for work then brief look at interviews things then bed. Didn't sleep the best woke up a few times and even awake before alarm. On way to work phoned home to see what mum phoned for was to tell me that Nanna not having hip operation on Monday now as got Infection. Work nice as only had 11 patients on each side did a few washes which made the time go quickly. Finish abit early and Linley gave me and Reena a lift home which was very good. Get changed and go to Rhodes to get leggings for Tuesday when abseiling and get a sort of briefcase for tomorrow. Once home do abit more preparing for interview tomorrow and pay for things won on eBay. As won skirt, top and shorts to match my bra on eBay, then go meet Tiago as forgot to get my CV which he printed yesterday. When I got to Wynyard Tiago not there as coming from work so phoned Nanna no answer so got coffee then tired her again. As I thought I best phone Nanna to tell her off and not to drink alcohol whilst on the next lot of antibiotics. Then Tiago arrive and got bus back to his and his Dad cooked us tea steak and rice. Was going to watch a TV but instead we went in his room and listened to music. Tiago complained I was hyper after having the coffee early and I wasn't really tired but eventually fell asleep.

Hair cut and meet Tiago's parents

Thursday 7th November woke up at 6 but luckily went back to sleep til 8. Eventually got moving hoovered first and was going to go for run or sunbath but workmen outside and got distracted preparing for interview. Got the train just before 12 and went via Rhodes centre to get cash first. It was then time to find the hairdresser which I booked via scoopon with a saving off 72% as only $29 for cut, treatment and blow dry. Went to Sister hairdressers just off George st for the haircut got their just before 1 was a small salon and not that busy I was the only one. When I booked the offer was tempted to have colour done aswell but glad I didn't as unsure if would of felt comfortable having it done. Had hair treatment first which was on for 10 minutes then for the cut and was only their 30 minutes expected it to be longer. Then to the Strand on a George st a Victorian style shopping arcade built in the mid 1880's. I have been their many times but only really looked on the ground floor, so on the 1st and 2nd floor were lots more shops but very expensive. Also the strand was now nicely decorated for Christmas which made me feel more in the Christmas mood. So thought I would look for Rachel's Christmas present which I found but not the colour I wanted, so will have a think. Then saw some black and white sandals liked in Country Road but decided probably didn't need them yet. Next found another British sweet shop in Glasshouses next to Westfield got tomato crisps and lots of other things wanted. Looked round some more shops and found more shoes which I liked some Nine West animal print sandals. It was then back to Duo in the strand to get Rachel's Christmas present by Melbourne designer Nicole Fendel. Meet Tiago at train station at 6.30ish then go for food at Scruffy Murphy's just had steak and chips. It was then to walk to Circular Quay where just missed ferry to Manly so had to wait 45 minutes for next one. Got to Manly at 9.15 where it was time to meet a Tiago's parents but was also his brother, wife and her parents. Went to the Thai restaurant on Manly Wharf as his patents, Diego and Gabrielle were hungry. It was difficult to them as both parents spoke very little english so Tiago and Gabrielle translated for them. Only their about an hour and then Diego dropped us off at Town Hall but had 20 minutes to wait for train. So popped into Woolworth's to get yoghurts but man gave me creeps as staying at my legs. Got home 11.30 but not that tired so played on Internet prepare fruit for lunch tomorrow bed midnight and Tiago texted to make sure got home ok.

Work, Melbourne cup and dumplings

Woke up 8.30 was thinking about going to the gym but didn't happen. Instead I booked parents hunter valley tour on groupon which only work out to be $50 each. I then went on the companies website who doing the tour and booked then to go on the tour on 7th January. It was then to Coles to get some more fruit for my lunches whilst at work. Tempted to go for a run but was already 11.30 so unfortunately not enough time so just watched TV before I went to work. At work I was in charge but at least a Sunday and only open to 24 patients with 2 empty beds. Had 6 staff including me had nice shift  and actually had time to sit and chat but I suppose was weekend. Finished abit before 10 since on early in morning phone mum and dad in way home to let them know Hunter Valley tour all sorted. Once home not really tired think eventually go to sleep 11ish. Woke up before alarm at 5.30 but didn't really want to get but knew I had to otherwise might of fallen back asleep. When going to work doors wouldn't open to shopping centre but luckily someone inside so opened it for me. Which meant I got to work just before 7 and now on A side for a change and had 2 staff off sick. But luckily got extra and was one off our old NG's who came to help so at least knew the ward. I even ended up doing line change with the educator which went a lot better than before. After lunch I took blood cultures and even got to de-access a port which was a lot easier than I expected. Had 3 discharged rest of shift was ok and we had everything done by 3 so finished on time but otherside still writing. When finish go to Coles to get some treats for work tomorrow as the Melbourne cup. Prepare tea once home then go to spinning class was very good speak to Vanessa when back shower. Watched home & away then prepare tea salmon and asparagus risotto for both of us. Whilst I was making Vanessa went to Coles to get dessert got us cookie and cream cheesecake. Vanessa also made starter carrot and roasted red pepper soup with feta cheese which was nice. So our tea ended up been a 3 course meal and Vanessa liked risotto but was so full afterwards. Then we both watched TV for abit and both ended up falling asleep on sofas and bed 11ish. Woke up before alarm with headache so rested for abit then knew I had to get up. Still on A side and was not too bad a shift was busy but not unmanageable. Also everyone excited as was the Melbourne Cup which is Australia's major thoroughbred horse race. The race is for horses 3 years and over who run a distance of 3,200 metre on the 1st Tuesday in November. Melbourne Cup is a real test of staying power for 24 horses, so did a sweepstake at work but race not til 3. Also my smoothie today was banana, pineapple, coconut milk and honey which was like a piña colarda very appropriate for races. So just before 3 we took our treats into day room put TV on ready for races unfortunately I didn't win but not even sure which was my horse. Had headache most of the day on and off but still managed to finish on time but talked for abit first. Went to Coles on way home to get a few things for tea and then aim to go for run. But unfortunately the run didn't happen as checked emails and realised got interview for Sydney Children's hospital on 11th November so texting people. However I did eventually go for a run just before 6 and managed to do 3.34 miles with a slightly better pace. Once home made dinner and lunch bolognese with gnocchi, chilli & rice so ended up with 4 meals for work, had the gnocchi for dinner. I then phoned Mum to tell her about interview and very happy for me as knows it what I really want to do. Watched TV then before 9 thought best get moving so had shower and to bed fell asleep with light on. Woke up 1.30 and at first couldn't get back to sleep must of taken about 30 minutes. Then woke up to alarm but foolishly put snooze on as didn't want to get up but eventually got up 6ish. Got to work with time for cup of tea and told that the 3 staff was the staffing for the day as 2 off sick. But was ok as got extra staff and I was swapped to B side which I had expected. Had nice morning and even managed to get all off our writing done by 2.30 then attended debriefing about patient. I was then supposed to have meeting with NUM and educator but ran out off time hopefully will be Friday. After work go to library to print off a few things for my interview and hunter valley voucher. Then to Rhodes centre to collect parcel from post office my new top from David Jones which wanted ages ago but never got and now had discount. I then had a quick look in target for skirt for my interview found one but not sure, once home looked at my stuff and might be dress I can wear. It was then to spinning class at 6 which was only the 30 minute one but was still good. Come hone watch a TV for abit then go to Lok Lok dumpling bar in Rhodes centre with Vanessa. Was so much choice that we decided to have 4 different dishes and share my favourite was the prawn & pork shui Mai and fried pork dumpling the steamed beef dumpling abit boring. Then got yoghurt ice-cream but unfortunately had no coconut one so had the lemon mist which was very refreshing. Once back watched more TV and did my usual and fell asleep on the sofa bed after midnight.

Chiropractor, Toad in Hole and Beyonce

Ended up waking up during the night again was hoping to have a lie but woke up at 8am. Checked emails and had groupon email for Hunter valley day trip thought perfect for parents so phone home only dad in and thought sounded good. Rest of morning chilled updating blog then thought best do something so went to gym 11ish and did an hour. Home have lunch then go to Burwood look round shops went to David Jones tried on few things but didn't buy anything. Was starting to feel hungry but ended up getting nuts as thought better than chocolate. Then to find the chiropractor but went wrong way at first so had to go in and ask someone for directions. Eventually found with plenty of time to spare was just consultation today need to go back for follow up. But need to go for X-ray first to pinpoint problems and found out one leg longer than other by 2 and half cms. Was only their 30 minutes and was going to have X-ray done but unfortunately place shuts at 5 so wouldn't have time to do. Once back at Rhodes quickly pop to get some red wine since Tiago prefers it but asked advice went for yellow tail shiraz and got crossiants. Then time to start making Toad in Hole for me and Tiago as thought he should try a Yorkshire dish. But was abit unsure how it would turn on but luckily had mum advice me before and used my blender for Yorkshire pudding mixture so got plenty of air in it which is better for it to rise. I was surprised that it rose but happy as that's what I wanted and whilst waiting for Tiago even made a smoothie for us mango, pineapple, coconut mik and apple juice. Tiago arrived just after 8 and dinner all ready and I was happy with outcome the mash was also nice and creamery as used machine masher. Also Tiago enjoyed said was like bangers and mash which is one of his favourite dishes but made far too much. He also enjoyed the smoothie but didn't guess right to what was in it only got one thing right the apple. Also the red wine which I bought was nice aswell and I even managed to drink it I must be getting more used to red wine eventually. We were going to go to the cinema but unfortunately nothing on so just stayed in with wine and TV, also just us two as Vanessa in Perth for weekend with husband. Not sure what time went to bed but woke up a few times in night eventually got up after 9. Went to Lilly's for breakfast as coffee club looked busy both had salmon benedict's very nice. Back after 11 and went to lay round pool for abit and I did 10 lengths but was only their about an hour. As Tiago getting a headache as had no sunglasses so cone in and watch 'Homeland' then rest for abit and ended up falling asleep. Got up after 4ish decide best have sone thing for lunch so went back to Rhodes centre had full chicken from Oporto with chips good but hardly ate chips. Back home and watch more 'Homelands' on Tiago's laptop shower get ready for Beyonce wearing new top and skirt from Country Road. Watched half of 4th episode then our lift arrived his brother and Maurco picking us up and dropped me at Olypmic park there 7.30. Was their very early so phone home to check were happy with Hunter Valley, then will book tomorrow and read chapter whilst waiting. Nat and Lou ended up arriving at 8.20 by train go for nor drink at the pub and then to see Beyonce at the Allphones. Got to Allphones had a drink first and just got our seats when Beyoncé started as we weren't bothered about the support act. Beyoncé was such a good performer she can certainly dance and sing in a way that looks easy but very impressive. Only thing we were very high up so no good for taking pictures but could still hear her very well. But I think she must of had over 9 outfit changes and show finished 11.15 thought it might off been later. Once finished was going to go for a drink but unfortunately no way open so just got train back. We were all the same train but luckily I only had to change once at Strathfield whilst others continued on their journey. I had to wait 20 minutes so just read book, once back at 12.30ish had tea and biscuits then to bed.

Work, exercise and lots of smoothies

Aim was to get up to go to spinning class this morning at 6am but didn't happen instead woke up just before 9. Made pasta with rest of salmon and asparagus and had smoothie for my breakfast with my new toy. I then thought best go for a run, ran 2.72 miles non stop but had stitch throughout but at last ran it all. Home shower then go to Coles to get a few things. Once back have lunch pitta pizza and smoothie with oranges, kiwi, passion fruit and apple juice. I then made another smoothie to take to work mixed berries, kiwi, yoghurt and honey. Not sure if 3 smoothies in one day might be abit excessive also last one abit bitter obvisiously needed more honey. At work still on B side and was opening to 30 so expected it too busy but wasn't too bad,as at least their were transfers not admissions. Had one patient who had blood transfusion and few unwells but overall shift wasn't that bad. Also got to hand over 1st as on early tomorrow and Michelle gave me lift home then spoke to Vanessa then was bed. Woke up during in night then woke up to alarm but foolishly snoozed til 6 but still had time to make smoothie for breakfast at work. At work was still on B side and luckily had extra staff as had a few washed to do. Fortunately I decided to update hand over early which was good as about 12ish started to get busy as had iron infusion and chemo. Managed to actually finish on time but had splitting headache then to library to print groupon vouchers off for haircut and chiropractor. Walk home through the kokoda track as nice day and once hone prepare fruit for tomorrow then thought best go to gym. So went to spinning class at 6pm was only a 30 minute session but appeared to be hard work. Back home had marinated chicken with cous cous whilst watching neighbours and home & away. Thought best have shower then phoned mum to see how Nanna was as had funny turn luckily only a UTI. Then made smoothie for work tomorrow bed 9.30 since didn't sleep well last night but read a little first. But unfortunately still didn't sleep the best woke up a few timed and even woke up before the alarm went off. Once at work was expecting to be moved to A side but was still on B side and knee would be a busy shift. Was doing wash with RN Kellie when she came over all light headed was a migraine ended up going home got an AIN instead. Then had MET call as patient hypotensive but patient was fine then time for breaks. Most of shift was busy nearly had clinical review but was ok had a few discharges but luckily transfers didn't arrive til the afternoon. At least still got lunch which was a novelty as usually when busy doesn't happen and even finished on time. Once finished go to flight centre to pick up Melbourne tickets for patents and priced up trip for me and Rachel to Tangalooma resort but more expensive than I wanted. Then to Coles to get a few things once back tempted to do nothing but went for run did 3.32 miles but it felt sluggish and wppace was slower. Back make another smoothie blood orange, apple and orange which was nice and refreshing. But couldn't be bothered making dinner so just a packet off macroni cheese which only had to add butter, milk and water nice and simple. Then watch TV eventually shower 8ish ended up falling asleep on sofa and get to bed 1ish.

Birkenhead shopping

When woke up was raining, Tiago woke up had his smoothie then left for work. Aim was to go back to sleep but was too much noise so ended up just reading book and watching TV. For breakfast made smoothie weetabix, banana and milk was unsure but Tiago said was nice so thought would try and was nice. Left 10ish got bus at top of his road to Circular Quay and then another one to Birkenhead point, as thought would go as haven't been for ages. Was going to meet Sarah for lunch at Leichhardt which isn't far from Birkenhead Point. But unfortunately my phone ended up dying even through it supposedly had 50% battery so couldn't meet her. Was quite disappointed with Birkenhead Point wasn't really anything that I wanted eventhough is has over 120 outlet stores. All I ended up buying was 2 tops from country road to go with the skirt I got a few weeks back from there. Ended up leaving 2ish but first to get coffee and a feta & spinach muffin since not had anything since smoothie this morning. Got. Bus back to shop and thought might aswell look shop as nothing spoiling went to a Ripcurl in hope of having top for Ben but no look. Then to a David Jones had a few nice things which I liked but not 100% so left it. It was then to look for Rachel's Xmas present found some nice jewellery but was two I liked so will hopefully get on Friday. On way back stop at Woolworth's to get a few things for tea and just missed train but luckily only had to wait 15 minuted for next one. As soon back straight to Target to look for smoothie maker/chopper got one with 15% and was blue aswell. So by the time I eventually got home had missed spinning class at 5.30 so went for run instead and managed to do 4.30 miles non stop. Then quickly pop to a Coles after run to get some fruit to make a smoothie with my new toy. Once back make tea use the new chopper to do garlic and onion which was so much easy than chopping then made salmon and asparagus risotto was good. Then to speak to mum and Ellie on Skype at Sharon's and connection not best must off gone off 3/4 times, also Ellie not interested. It was then to try my new toy again so made smoothie of banana, mixed berries, yoghurt and milk  which was ok for 1st attempt. Vanessa then arrived home so speak to her then shower bed 10ish read book for abit which ended up finishing and go to sleep 11.30.

More work and drinks

Woke up 8ish sort meals for work and eventually got internet working again as realised lights flashing. Went for run 10ish did 3.10 miles which felt good and then come back to wait for insepection but only checking drains even though had cleaned. At work was in charge but only open to 18 patients had nice shift the 1st half moving beds, phoned mum on my break. Felt like I mainly helped A side as only 1 could do medications, even finished 10 minutes early. But once home not tired at firstly knew had to go to bed as early tomorrow so sleep 11ish. In the morning didn't want to get up but I knew I had to. At work had AIN to help which was good as felt from 8 til 9 all I did was washes, also had a few patients who had deteriorated overnight. We then opened to 24 patients so had a few admissions so was very busy and didn't really feel like knew patients that well finish 5 minutes late. On way home feeling need for something so got a small ice-cream had peanut butter this time very nice. Once home tempted to have a nap but never actually happened before I ended up going out. Was on way out but once I got to Town Hall found out Tiago running late so by the time I got to Edgecliff at 7.30 Tiago not there. So ended up having a wander the shops but only supermarkets open no way sit down to get a drink. Tiago eventually arrived 8ish it was then a 10-15 min walk to the Golden Sheaf pub in Double Bay where Tiago meeting his gym friends. But we couldn't find them at first so decided to get some food we both had fish and chips since it was Friday and trust whilst waiting for food saw his friends. Then joined his friends afterwards was his old personal trainers leaving do, looked like their were having a good night but Tiago not really in the mood was tired. It looked a nice bar which featured many fabulous rooms with their own individual personality. We only need up staying for one drink then decided to leave and decided to stay at his place as closer and this time no walking got taxi. His place is only small a studio apartment but was cute had sofa bed to sleep on. Woke up to birds making noise not sure on time but ended up getting up 10ish. He was very sweet even had a new toothbrush for me to use then walk to Edgecliff only 10 minutes away. Had breakfast bacon and egg roll hen found out train onto running as doing trackwork. Then the bus took forever to arrive and was afraid if too late would miss train from town hall to Rhodes and be late for work but luckily made with 2 minutes to spare. As soon as I got home was quickly change and then go to work and still on B side, which was not too bad. But had one patients relatives who weren't happy with the care we were providing felt we were negligent so got pressured into doing BSL again. Also had febrile patients then a clinical review as patient had high heart rate but still managed to finish on time. On way home speak to mum and dad since their internet still not working. Once home did not feel tired so had shower and bed 11.30 woke up 4ish then back to sleep til alarm went off. Work nice wasn't as busy as I had expected, nothing exciting happened just had clinical review as low blood pressure. Afternoon staff took ages to come back as thought would be back 3 as everything done but ended up coming back at 3.15. On way home stopped at shopping centre as had to get a birthday card for one of my friends. Then my plan was to go for a run but then realised I didn't have enough time as meeting Tiago 6ish in the city. But train didn't get to Wynyard til 6.15 so by time got to Opera Bar was 6.30 and Tiago was sat waiting for me. Was very busy round the Opera House probably as it was the Opera House's 40th anniversary where was having a big concert and fireworks. Ended up just having one drink at the Opera Bar and shared some chilli squid was very tasty. Then got bus back to tiago's place in Paddington where he cooked dinner for me salmon, vegetable and rice. But unfortunately didn't end up having the rice as was not done in time so just went without it. It was then to watch the 1st episode of 'Homeland' which was very good can't wait to see the rest of it, then to bed not sure on the time.

Days off and chilled

Tuesday 22nd October woke up in night then got up 8ish put washing on had breakfast. It was then to phone dodo since internet not working since last night but unfortunately no success. Went for run did 2.71 miles but 1st hoovered and mopped as thought best do it since inspection tomorrow. Once back from run chilled reading my book and listening to my music, also phone dodo again as internet still not working. Thought I best do something so went to Rhodes centre to look for wok not one in target but eventually found one in ikea. Next to flight centre to pay the rest of Melbourne holiday for mum and dad at least one more thing sorted for when here. Then to post office to collect parcel but not there so went to Coles to get sweets to maybe go to cinema later. Home cook tea chicken satay and was going to go to spinning but not sure what time Tiago arriving. Since didn't go to spinning gave me chance to catch up on my soaps neighbours and home&away. Tiago arrive 8ish and unfortunately no time for cinema so had tea which he liked. Also he bought sparkling wine was nice to cuddle overnight. He woke up 5.30ish but didn't actually go leave 6.30 as bought his suit this time so could leave later. Once Tiago left couldn't get back to sleep at 1st but eventually nodded off after 7ish and got up 10.30. Had a chilled morning decided to go to spinning class at 12.15 was good but was very warm. Afterwards straight to post office to collect the parcel I couldn't get yesterday and was my DVDs from Nat. Go to Coles next to mainly get fruit but ended up buying more stuff, home had lunch pitta pizza and banana bread. Since nice day 29 degrees went to lay round the pool at 2.30 was there 2 and half hours went in pool which was still cold. Come in 5ish made tea butter chicken was ok but could of done with more sauce. Watch neighbours and home&away then nothing on TV so decided to watch 'Homelands' as really want to finish watching season 2. Watched all 3 episodes now can't wait to watch season 3 then watch NCIS and bed midnight.

Work and noodle market

Wednesday 16th October woke up 8ish have breakfast then thought best to for a run and actually did stretches before I went. Only thing was it was quite hot was 24 degrees but managed to do 3.13 miles non stop. Once home wash bedding and running stuff, have shower then go to Rhodes shopping centre to jeans west and get black playsuit. Whilst their got boost juice and then once home chill update blog and watch Ellen before I had to go to work. When walking to work was very hot, ended up team leader on B side and only open to 24 patients with 3 staff on my side. Before going for break patient fell and then had patient waiting to go to nursing home supposed to go 2 but didn't arrive til 8.30. In the morning shift had patient fall so got alarm for chair and had special for few hours but then decided didn't need special as alarm working well at moment. Had clinical review as low blood pressure and febrile patient but at least still managed to finish on time. Once home mum phoned to say decided on Melbourne to do the 5 day one so said will sort this week, whilst speaking to her got nose bleed but soon stopped bed 11ish. Woke up before alarm at 5.30 read emails for abit and even had time for cup of tea before leaving for work. Once at work still on B side with 3 staff ended up doing S8 round and was hoping to do line change but was only 1 which NG did. So me and Edna got on with beds and washing patients, then didn't end up going for break til 10.30. Even though I wasn't team leader people seemed to be telling things, I went 1st lunch and ended up handing over. Didn't realise was Jiewen's last day today as going on paternity leave and had little get together plus presents. On way home was very windy and smoky, once home had shower then go catch train and nearly got blown away. Trust my train to be cancelled so ended up getting into city at 5.20 briefly met Tiago to decide when meeting later. Then to Country Road in QVB for skirt but didn't have so had to go to one in Pitt St and got. It was then to Ripcurl to get Bens Xmas present which I saw when Sharon here but unfortunately didn't have in his size will just have to come back. Next to meet Hisako at the Night Noodle Market in Hyde Park which is on for October for Good Food Month. The Night Noodle Market has something foe everyone with other 40 food stalls, bar and nightly entertainment. It took abit to find each other and then it was nice to soak up the authentic Asian market atmosphere. But was so much choice where to start as has authentic Thai deserts to Peking duck pancakes and Shanghai style soup dumplings. Ended up starting with a mixed plate 1st which had a mixture of things springs rolls vegetable & meat, Dim Sum and ribs which weren't proper ribs. Next was duck pancakes was good but too small and pork sang chow bow which is pork mince served in lettuce leave. It was then for pudding went to Serendipity natural ice cream I had blood orange sorbet which had a good balance of sweet and sour. Coffee next but not much choice so went to Starbucks the 1st time since been in Sydney had a delicious caramel frappuccino. It was then to meet Tiago but couldn't tell him where exactly I was but eventually found him on Elizabeth/Liverpool street in his car. Once back at mine had wine and spoke to Vanessa briefly then to bed. In the morning Tiago left early at 5.30 to go to work but luckily I went back to sleep til 8.30. Had breakfast then went for run at 10ish managed to do 3.43 miles non stop, shower then go to Coles to get a few things. I then went to flight centre to pay deposit for Mum and Dad's Melbourne trip at least one more thing organised for them. At work their tried to put me on A side but swapped back to B side had nice shift even got to spend an hour in CT scan with patient. Got slightly busy about 6ish but apart from that was very chilled even had an AIN who did observations and BSL's. Finished abit before 10 tried phoning mum no answer so spoke to Sharon instead for nearly 30 minutes good to have a catch up. When finished speaking to Sharon, mum had tried phoned so phoned and told her about paying deposit bed 11ish. Woke up before alarm at 5.20 back to sleep til 6ish then thought best get up before I fell back asleep had juice go to work and speak mum onroute. At work nice felt abit like nursing home as a lot off all cares patients, had clinical review as high pulse so do ECG etc but finish on time. When back feeling tired so ended up having a little nap on sofa after reading book. Tiago arrive 6 and I wasn't ready think he expected me to be ready, it took abit for me to get moving but was ready just after 7. Had some red wine and caught train just after 8 to city phone Nanna on way to wish her a happy birthday. Went to new bar in Surreyhills 'Tios' a tequila bar and when walk in feel like going into USA/Mexico border. Had a great selection of tequila cocktails ended up having a two and get their famous spicy popcorn complimentary. After went to 'Hello Sailor' in Darlinghurst for one of Tiagos friends birthday is nautical themed just had one drink vodka and apple made with fresh apple juice. Then was stating to feel abit hungry but nothing wanted so ended up walking to Harry's wheels where had a hot dog for a change and just as good as the pies. Next walk to central and get train but only going to Strathfield so had to get taxi from there home after 1. When got in decided to have some more wine but when we woke it was still there not drank, stayed in bed til 12ish. At work on late and Tiago drove me and was in charge had nice shift even had time to sit for abit as only had 21 patients. Nothing eventually happened and finished 10 minutes early phone mum on way home to say got money for Melbourne. Not tired when in think eventually go to sleep 11ish and woke up before alarm got up 5.30 and even had time for cup of tea. Was expecting work to be busy but luckily got 2 AINs who on B side with us and did most of the washes which was very helpful. So in the end the shift wasn't as bad as I expected was actually nice for a Monday morning for a change. Only thing is didn't end up handing over til 3 as 2 had to go for meeting but only took a few minutes and finish on time. Straight to Coles on way to get a few things then home shower and get changed to go to the city got there just after 6. Met Sarah at entrance to the a Night Noodle Market near St James station and arrive similar time. Then where to eat 1st stop was dumpling/buns I got 2 buns duck and pork which was first time having and definitely have again. Continued looking round Sarah got duck pancakes but didn't fancy this time but did get money bags which was filled with coconut. Next for main meal went to Span Thai I got pad Thai and Sarah chicken/chorizo rice which we shared, the rice was like a paella. Then we sat down and had waiter service for the bar and a refreshing cider passionfruit sat and chatted for abit then time for dessert. Decided to go to serendipity ice cream again but got coconut/lime sorbet was abit unsure at first but very refreshing. Before catch train quickly go to Woolworth's as wanted juice got hone about 9.30 watch TV for abit and bed midnight.

Meeting friends and abit of English

Once finished speaking to mum and dad on Skype on Sunday 13th October I had an rest for about an hour then Tiago came round 10ish. For first 2 hours just laid in bed and I kept nodding off then Tiago had to move car at 12 as only had 2 hour parking. Came back aim was to go to the beach but never happened and then he had to move car again at 2. Then thought best get moving was going to get so ething eat but Vanessa offered to cook so watch episode of 'Homeland'. Vanessa made pasta bake and appetiser of zucchini, mushroom and tomato was all very nice but said not her best. Afterwards me and Tiago went to Coles to get some more tawny wine, crackers and olive dip. Once back finish watching Grand Prix as foolishly told Tiago was on and he loves watching it. We then had our crackers, dip, rest of cheese from a Hunter Valley and tawny wine. Then tried to watch another episode of 'Homeland' but I kept nodding off and eventually went to bed at 9. Tiago's aim was to only come to bed for few hours then go home but ended up falling asleep so left in morning at 5.30. After he left I went back to sleep til 9 got up have breakfast then went for run at 10.30 did 2.17 miles. Once back doing washing then time to get ready to go out as meeting Kat for lunch in Newtown. Had a feeling might miss train but actually made it with a few minutes to spare. As soon as got off train in Newtown met Kat and we had a wander down the street then went for food at fringe cafe. Fringe cafe is set back from the main road with a relaxed feel and a range of food had pesto chicken with halloumi was good. Looked some more round shops afterwards found a nice poster/picture shop so much choice, Kat bought a picture. Kat ended up leaving at 2.30 as had to move car but I continued to look round shops as has a few unique shops which caters for everyone. Eventually found some Union Jack cushions which been looking ages for and a Union Jack mini car moneybox. I then continued to look round shops as is a few different ones found some Union Jack trunks, but will have to have a think. It was then back to the 1st shop where I got a London magazine holder and a few Xmas presents. Ended up getting home at 5.10 so didn't have enough time to go to the spinning class. Once Vanessa back went to see 'Gravity' is a tense sci-fi thriller based around 2 characters in the realms of deep space. Really enjoyed not what I expected and makes you think about what space would be like and the power of the survival instinct. Once back Vanessa made us bruschetta then watched TV for abit and went to bed 11ish. Didn't sleep the best woke up 4ish but luckily I went back to sleep til 9. Thought would go for a run but not sure where time went to, so went to Rhodes to collect parcel my suncream and get things from Coles. Catch train at 11.22 to Central then get bus to Coogee, whilst waiting for Lou sat on step and read book only had to wait a few minutes. Decided would walk the Coogee walk and go to a different beach instead of Coogee for a change. Was a nice walk ended up at Bronte beach which was not too busy but was abit of a breeze think only there 2 hours. Even got to see a Bondi lifeguard rescue whilst catching a few rays ver exciting and was nice to watch all the surfers. About 3.30ish left beach to go get drink was abit breezy so had a hot chocolate and sat on grass to have it. Then walked back to Coogee had a nice day catching up with Lou but just a shame wasn't that hot. Ended up catching bus back about 5.30ish was hoping shops would still be open in city but unfortunately not. So instead I will just have to come back on Thursday but went to Woolworths as realised forgot bananas. Got back after 7 made tea bolognese with gnocchi was nice then just chilled at 9ish feeling tired had shower then bed.

Catch up, beach and nights

Tuesday 8th October woke up 8ish potter for abit aim to go for run or to gym, but never happened. Eventually got moving 11.30 to catch train to central and met Sarah there at 12.15 got bus to Bondi junction and change there for bus to Bondi. Go to Ravensi for lunch which is situated in the heart of Australia's well known beach, we decided to sit upstairs outside which gave us a better view off beach. Decided to have the garlic prawn pizza and a glass of wine which was all very nice but I didn't manage to eat it all. It was then time to have a wander round the shop as unfortunately it wasn't really sunbathing weather. We managed to find a few new shops which I don't know existed and I think I might have to come back at some point. However I was very good and didn't buy anything but Sarah got some new sandals which were a bargain, all I got was a coffee. It was time to get the bus back back to the city which this time was straight there no changing at Bondi junction got off at David jones. Then I was very luckily and just made the train with 2 minutes to spare and got to Rhodes 5ish. Aim was to go for run as soon as I got back but foolishly laid on bed to read book and fell asleep for over an hour. Once awake was going to go for a run but was getting dark so thought best not to go so instead watched home and away. Then go to gym just after 7.30 was there just over an hour and ran on treadmill did 3.4 miles but much prefer running outside. Once home not really hungry so watch TV then 2 episodes of Homeland with rest of tawny wine bed 12.45. Woke up 8ish did washing then went to Rhodes centre popped to Coles first to get blueberries and bananas. Then to post office to pick up parcel was mum and dad's flight itinerary and some white chocolate lion bars. Made the train at 10.37 to central and just made bus to Coogee got to beach at 11.30. Was a nice day again 28 degrees but only stayed on beach til 3 as then thought best getting moving and had missed call from children's hospital. I then had a look round the shops but didn't buy anything all I got was fruit juice and something to eat banana and berry bread. Got home 5ish first stop Rhodes to get pie for tea, chilled for abit then thought best have rest before night shift had over an hour. Ended up getting up just after 7 then had dinner pie and salad whilst watching TV before I had to go to work. On way to work phone mum to tell her recieved parcel and about children's hospital phoning but have to phone them back tomorrow. Was very surprised at work was 4 staff with only 24 patients and I was in charge so ended up with 6 patients each. My 6 patients didn't really have much happening just one patient with pain so had to give breakthrough. Two off our staff had to cover meal breaks, so didn't actually start our breaks til 2ish and I was last to go at 5ish tried reading book but think nodded off. Finished on time home shower and bed not tired at first so finished chapter think asleep 8.30ish. Woke up 1.30 breakfast watch episode of Homeland also phoned Sydney children's hospital to see what their wanted. Unfortunately not successful for job but asked if can put me forward for haematology/oncology one and obvisiously said yes. Decided would go lay round the pool as was 37 degrees stayed their for 2 hours had dip in pool after hour which was very cold. When came up checked emails, then thought best go for run as seemed to off cooked down did 2.57 miles but throat very dry when back. Once hone watch Neighbours and Home & Away then have tea but not that hungry so just had rest of antipasto. At work was one person off sick so meant only 2 RN's ans 1EN for 22 patients, so ended up taking 11 patients each. So was slightly busier than yesterday but was still a nice night but at 3ish was feeling very tired ended up going for break 4ish. Was going to take blood in morning but ran out off time as had a few buzzers going and realised forgot to give chemo drug but was ok just had abit later. Finished few minutes early speak to mum and dad to see how Nanna's appointment went needs to go in ASAP for hip as has collapsed. Once home not that tired so read book but then could feel eyes so fell asleep about 8.30. Woke up 11.30 then back to sleep til 1.30ish, once up do washing and watch 'Homeland' 2 episodes then thought best do something. So at 4ish eventually went to Coles to get a few things like more wine and some frozen coconut yoghurt. When I got home was going to sit on balcony but too cold as draft so read book for abit. I then phoned mum in regards to Melbourne trip to see if keen to go head, not sure yet. Had tea then watch further episode of 'Homeland' now up to episode 7 so won't be long til finish season 2. At work was expecting to be moved as only had 20 patients with 4 staff (3 RN's & 1EN) but luckily didn't had 7 patients. But I did cover meals on MAU (2East) where had admission when arrived and did personal care, then back went 2nd break. Rest of shift was ok but about 4ish felt tired think it was because I was reading my book. Finished on time and on way home stop at Coles to get milk and a few other things. Went to bed 8.30 woke up 11ish but then back to sleep til 12ish played on internet til 1ish then watch 'Homeland'. After watching one episode went to pool 3ish but was a few kids but still managed to do a few lengths. Then Tiago came round 3.30 both laid round pool for abit and he ended up pushing me in. Once upstairs chilled for abit then get take-away pizza and delivery was so slow, Tiago then kindly offered for Vanessa to have aswell. Trust me to spill coke over myself and the floor but was ok then Tiago kindly gave lift to work. Ended up getting moved to 5 North where had to special patient which was so boring and could feel eyes going then went for break 12. After break felt more refreshed but when ADN came round could feel eyes going again but probably as all my patient did was sleep. The ADN asked if I felt the special was still needed said no so stopped it and wrnt back to my ward where just helped out as no point taking own patients. Finish 7.20 once home speak to mum and dad on Skype and still not sure what doing about Melbourne and think might sell mini as seems abit silly keeping.

Hunter Valley night away

Woke up 10ish but didn't get moving til 11ish was going to go to breakfast at Rhodes centre then Tiago realised he didn't have his wallet. Ended up searching my room and his car but unfortunately didn't find but then he remembered last time used was at petrol station last night. When Tiago saw my lugguage he was abit surprised at the size and said it is only for one night, I said but you never know what you might need. So went to the petrol station and sort of found wallet as someone had found it last but didn't want to leave so left his number. Tiago phoned him up then had to arrange to meet him before heading to Hunter Valley as did offer to send via post but obvisiously would be no good as needed now. Arranged to meet him at shooting range at Cecil Park and think arrived about the same time then time to head to Hunter Valley. Whilst on route to Hunter Valley realised still not really eaten only jelly sweets so stopped at service station on route for food. So by time got to Hunter Valley was 4ish so checked in at our hotel staying at Mecure resort Hunter Valley Gardens, very nice. The hotel is great location is in walking distance to a few wineries, gardens and Hunter Valley Village. So we dropped our stuff off then time to go exploring went to Brokenwood winerie first where tried a few wines got cricket pitch white and tawny. Then to McGuigan winerie where was time to try some reds as Tiago prefer reds but thought the black label was too sweet so got shiraz 2012. We then looked in the cheese shop next where got to try a few and got some cheese and crackers for later. By time got back to hotel was too late to go look round Hunter Valley village so instead got pool towel and went round the pool. It was still quite warm round the pool then went in the  jacuzzi, did have a dip in pool but still very cold and then into sauna. Once back get changed and time for dinner decided to go to the steakhouse in the hotel which was very nice both had steak. Was tempted to go the Irish pub for a drink afterwards but found out that it was abit of a walk so decided against . Instead just back to room to have our cricket pitch wine with cheese outside but then the bugs were been annoying so had to come inside. It was then time to try the bath as it had a glass ceiling so thought be rude not to try and look at the stars, definitely a nice touch. We both ended up falling asleep without realising the time and didn't even finish our tawny wine. Woke up 9ish but then had another kip started moving 10ish but was a good job we got late check out for 12. But unfortunately we missed breakfast at the hotel so walked to Hunter Valley Village and went to the Taste of the Country. Which looked very nice had a pretend cow outside but service was very slow but food good had banana pancakes. Time then to look round the shops wandered over to golfing first were can play aqua gold or putt putt but decided against having a go. Was a few shops and showed Tiago the delights of British sweet shop but too much choice but Tiago got sine sugared almonds. It was then time for coffee as not had one yet and go to the cookie shop but not as good as expected then look round cellar door but got no more wine. Decided against looking round the a Hunter Valley Gardens but definitely will have to do at some point which spans over 25 acres. Left just before 3 and was quite abit of traffic on way back tempted to go to sleep but thought best not as not really fair on Tiago. Got back just after 5 Tiago came in for tea then had to leave since at work tomorrow and had to fill in application for new place. After he left I watched neighbours and home& away then went to Coles to get something but not sure what I really wanted. Ended up getting a antipasto box which was reduced was very nice, fall asleep on sofa 9ish and went to bed 11ish.

Days off, Pedicure and 1 shift

Thursday 3rd October after my night shift woke up 12ish to a loud noise got up and realised was just raining back to sleep til about 1.30. Got up chilled updated blog then met Jen at Rhodes just after 3 for coffee and catch up. Was nice to have catch up ended up telling her about Tiago only because she admen if I was seeing anyone, so thought best tell her. Home 4.30 watch TV and update blog some more and Vanessa got home after 6. Then we went to Burwood as hardly feel like I have seen her since moved in so thought be nice to do something together. For some reason thought we would get the train but Vanessa drove which was even better as took half the time. So was nice to have a chat and get to know each other a better since not really seen much of each other since moved. Walked past shops but then went for food in the food court but then what to have decided on Thai so went to sweet basil. Thought I would try something different so had a laska, which is a coconut curry broth with noddles and chicken. Was nice but very messy also had a slight kick to it so at one point I had tears rolling down my face but would have again. Then to look in Jeans West as had seen a dress I liked a few times and luckily had in my size, so bought it and had 25% off even better. Tiago then texted wanting to meet up but then realised he couldn't as had no car so hopefully meet tomorrow instead. Got back 9ish and spoke to Debbie on Skype to try help het with Australia bank but her SIM wouldn't fit in my phone, so will have to send. Whilst talking to Debbie had the sparkling wine which was opened last week luckily it still had the sparkle. I must off been more tired than I realised as didn't end up finishing glass and fell asleep on bed 11.30 without even brushing teeth etc. Woke up 6ish and went back to sleep til just before 8. Tempted to go for run but never happened instead hoovered as felt needed it and go for my deluxe pedicure at 10am which Sharon, Ben and Ellie got me. Was just at Rhodes shopping centre next to Coles was so many colours to choose from eventually decided on a blue one. Got a little pedicure aswell and got to relax the massage chair very relaxing was their for 30minutes but found staff rude as speaking in their own language. Then to Post Office to post Debbie's SIM card and to Coles to get stuff for tea, pottered for abit then go to city got there 1.30. Have a look round shops ended up getting some esprit cropped jeans which were a perfect fit and saw top but not my size. Went to a Peter Alexander where got 20% off if but 2 items tempted to get Mr Men pyjamas as were very cool. It was then to David Jobed as really want red dress but never found one and top I liked did not have in my size. By 4ish realised feeling a little hungry and not had lunch so had carrot and orange with banana bread. Caught train 4.30 and once back go for run did 4.14 miles non stop but stopped abit early as had a stitch. Shower then have tea and Tiago texted so meeting up later off to Burwood now, whilst waiting read some more of my book. Tiago eventually arrived just before 9ish and I assumed was off out in Burwood but actually going to one of his friends houses. When got there his brother and wife already there and the persons house we were at was his sister in laws brother Mauro and wife Monica . Was some food just antipasto but not really hungry but we ended up looking at their pictures from recent holiday in Europe. Some of the places I recognised like Rome and Barcelona from when I worked on the ship which was nice. It was then pudding which I could fit Nutella crepe and gelatissimo was nice, left 11ish as think Tiago getting bored looking at pictures. On way home was going to get some wine but unfortunately no way open luckily I had some in so watched TV for abit then bed. Once home Mauro phoned Tiago to say he and Monica had recognised me then realised looked after Monica's grandad on my ward, what a small world. Didn't sleep the best think must of woke up about 3 times and Tiago left 8.30 as off viewing places to find somewhere new to live. I was going to get up the same and go for a run or go to spinning but never happened instead I went back to sleep til 10.30. Then to decide what to take away for the night in the hunter valley tomorrow as not sure on weather so ended up packing new ripcurl suitcase. Rest of morning just chilled watching TV and updating blog a little. Was a shame to go to work as was a nice day but had a nice shift only open to 18 patients and had 7 staff. So thought someone would get moved but no one did as supposedly quiet everywhere else aswell. But we only had 16 patients  had time to sit down and helped others with their elearning there ordered take-away but had already bought food in. Got to watch the navy fleet fireworks from hospital window with prince Harry present which looked very, picture doesn't really show it. Finished on time and Michelle gave me lift so give her cot and highchair back but couldn't get highchair down at 1st if anyone had been watching oukd be laughing. Then spoke to mum and on Skype and Ellie woke up as Sharon and Ben had gone shopping so left Ellie there after swimming. Spoke for 30 minutes then line went dead bad connection but reconnected and spok for further 30 minutes looks like will be sorting out Melbourne this week. Whilst waiting for Tiago to arrive decided would order the mr men Peter Alexander pyjamas as were very cool. Was beginning to think Tiago had got lost as seemed to be gas and eventually got to mine 1ish and was nearly falling asleep reading book.

Only 2 nights

Tuesday 1st October and start my first night but at least only doing 2 this time. Got to work early and was just having hand over only had 24 patients when phone rang so knew I would be moved. Got moved to 4N a renal, endocrine ward and only had 7 patients was nice shift. But was not impressed as had to cover meal breaks on 10 and 17 but were both fairly quite. At least one good thing whilst covering meal breaks got to do my E-learning. Once back on 4N had to go to my ward to get a S8 drug and ward looked very busy and then got back 2ish and go for my break. Didn't go to sleep on my break just read my book in the recliner chairs in the renal unit and even got a hour. Rest of shift not to bad and found out my ward had MET call so nice that I moved and only took 10 minutes to hand over so out by 7.10. So one good thing about been moved is that I probably had an easier shift than if been on my ward and finished earlier. Once back not tired so read for abit go to sleep before 9 woke up 11 read again and then woke up again at 1ish. Had breakfast, watch TV, read book and not sure where time went to. As about 4ish thought best do something so went to Coles got carrot and orange juice from a boost and coconut frozen yoghurt from new yoghurt place. Then went and sat on grass to read more of my book stayed their for about an hour. After went to Coles to get a few things for my night shift like nuts and lucozade. Home have tea had left over beef satay with noodles not best didn't even eat half think was the noodles I didn't like. So ended up having yoghurt and fruit instead watched a TV for abit and managed to finish my book. Then had to go to work and someone got moved but luckily not me this time. Only had 19 patients so I had 6 patients had nice shift didn't have that much to do even managed to get more E-learning done. Didn't want to go on 1st break as didn't feel ready to go so went on 2nd and for a change I slept as felt very tired. Also I felt like I was constantly eating probably as didn't have much dinner and maybe a little bored. Got out work at 7.25 hone wash uniform, shower and bed 8.30.