Tuesday, 21 January 2014

6 days of work

Sunday 8th December woke up 6.30am was hungry but thought no way would be open yet and Tiago had back pain so stood on his back which helped. So since awake so early and not tired probably as had so much sleep yesterday so watched 2 episodes of 'Homeland' and had crackers and olive dip to keep so going. Then went for breakfast and went to place where been before only had poached eggs and toast. Once back chill for abit then Tiago kindly drove me home and his Dad offered to do BBQ but couldn't as unfortunately had to go to work. When back home see Vanessa and then Tiago very thoughtfully dropped me off at work at 3.30pm. Had nice shift only open to 24 patients but only had 10 patients each nothing eventful happened. Did have febrile patient later but luckily no blood products which made it a pleasant change and even finished on time. On walk home phone home, mum not working so said speak on Skype once home and also put the lights on Xmas tree for first time since decorated, looked pretty. Spoke on Skype for 15 minutes then connection not best was blurry but managed to speak for 20 more minutes. Told me all about Nanna and hopefully coming home tomorrow and Mum not sure what to bring on holiday to Australia and not long now. Couldn't get to sleep at first think eventually fell asleep after 12 and woke up during the night. Got up 8.30am have breakfast, watch episode 'Suits' then thought I best go for a run. Ended up going for run after 10am did 3.24 miles was hard work felt sluggish and right knee hurt also pace was slower than normal. Once home watch last episode of 'Suits' season 3 so not sure what will watch now since this has now finished. Then go to post office to post remaining Xmas cards and go to Coles to do food shop. Prepare lunch for tomorrow, do fruit salad then have lunch only sushi then just chilled in front of TV and update blog before going to work at 3.30pm. Ended up getting moved wards to 6 North orthopaedic ward not really my favourite type but our ward only open to 18 patients. Couldn't believe how much better ratios were had 8 patients between 2 staff and pace alot slower than used to which was nice for a change. So sometimes it's nicer to move as have better shift, even finished abit early and had to go via my ward which still looked busy. Phone Mum on way phone to see if knew what was happening with Nanna but still no news yet if off home. Not tired at first then fell asleep 12 and woke up after 1am as forgot to brush teeth back to sleep woke up 6ish and then back to sleep til 8.30am. Have smoothie for breakfast and found out Nanna now home which is good but Mum had to collect as no ambulance as had problem with medications. Also nice to know whilst Nanna was in hospital had good care as had peopke I knew looking her who kept me informed how doing. Thought since up early might aswell wrap rest of Xmas presents and Tiago's birthday present then put under Xmas tree. Was a nice day so decided would go for a run only managed 2.11 miles as very hot but at least managed to run it all. Home potter for abit before work and did the usual updating blog and playing on the internet. Also got to stay on my ward today but a few staff got moved as still only open to 18 patients so had 9 patients on each side. Had nice shift even had time to sit aswell which made a pleasant change and had students aswell. Even managed to finish 10 minutes early which made a refreshing change and phoned Mum on way home. Was telling me all about Nanna now been home and how was abit off confusion yesterday when picking up and didn't collect her til 8pm. Once home not really so naked smoothie for breakfast tomorrow, shower and then bed think asleep 11ish. Didn't sleep best again woke up 4, 5.30 before alarm at 5.45 then trust me to nod off til 6am then thought best gym up. On way to work speak to Dad to ask about English bank account as noticed money going in and out but nothing to worry about is only refund for car insurance. At work still only open to 18 patients but somehow managed to keep 6 staff which was a surprise. Had nice shift then in afternoon open to 24 patients but at least only transfers which wasn't too bad. Finish on time but I was last to leave as phone staff health first since rash on wrist worse but was no answer so left message. Once hone had parcel my eBay tops and parcel from Nat in South Africa my Xmas present and more DVDs which was good since finished others. Shower then catch train to city got their 5ish look in Myer for secret Santa present but nothing wanted. Then to Quiksilver to get Dads present which saved last week and found another one liked so got both one for Xmas and his birthday. It was then to David Jones to get secret Santa got her foot pamper set and chocolate coins from Haigh's. Next to Apple store as need new case foe iPad as mine broken but unfortunately only had one colour 'Grey' which got and Tiago met us there. Supposed to go out for dinner but instead ended up going back to Tiago's place chilled for abit then his dad made us dinner BBQ chicken and lamb chop with rice. Then watched rest of 'Homeland' as only got to see 20 minutes before dinner also starting to get good and can't believe only one episode left of season 3. Had choice of either staying at Tiago's tonight or going home but Tiago said would drive me home tomorrow morning so decided might aswell stay. Woke up 5.30 and ended up leaving just after 6ish luckily traffic not too bad whilst I got changed Tiago went for coffee. Also gave Tiago his birthday presents since he had car and then he dropped me off at work. Open to 24 patients and somehow managed to keep all off our nice staff was nice shift. Did line change with educator but not done for a while so needed a few prompts but apart from that was ok. Also had very constructive as managed to get our chemo and blood products up before finishing on time and staff health phoned back will refer me to allergy clinic. But not happy as got new roster and working late New Years Eve which definitely can't so not sure what to do yet then to library to print off NYE tickets. Straight to Coles afterwards but 1st liquorland to get a Bailey gift set for Tiago for Xmas  and get a few things at Coles. Then to Boost to get orange and carrot juice, once home aim to go for run but thought best let juice settle first. So played on internet read book and ended up falling asleep for an hour so unfortunately didn't end up going for run. Woke up and made tea chicken, mushroom, tomato in pesto sauce and pasta whilst watching TV. Go to bed 10.30 but read book for abit as not really tired probably because had nap earlier. Didn't end up sleeping very well woke up 2, 4, 5.30 then eventually got up after 6am but really wanted to go back to sleep. On way to work phone home to tell mum and dad supposedly working late on NYE also see how Nanna doing and doing well. Told them would have word with NUM which never ended up happening as she didn't seem happy and a lot off people complaining about roster. At work was hoping to be floating but on B side but person working with slow as I did 7 patients medications and she had only done 4, also I did 3 washes. Rest of shift not too bad had patient with a lot of pain and not happy been connected to IVflyids all the time so gave IVAB's early then hep-locked and was happy. Didn't end up going to lunch til 1.30 as wanted to make sure all 2's done first. Managed to get everything done by 3.15 but somehow still managed to finish 10 minutes late. Was very hot when walking home aim to go for run but decided too hot soo went to Rhodes shopping centre to get birthday cards. Then home chill and didn't end up getting to Tiago's til 8ish aim was to go to pub but didn't end up eating til 10ish. His Dad had cooked ribs and sausages also Diego their aswell then watch sone of 'Walking Dead' was ok about zombies and probably bed 11ish.

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