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.