Whether the Weather be: Windy, cold
Events of Note: The vagaries of human nature & job-hunting
In the Nudes: Earthquakes, civil war and disobedience, general mayhem, Iran.
* So, I could rant dutifully and somewhat colorfully about the double-standard, hit and miss nature of the discouraging and otherwise futile exercise known as job-hunting. After all, it's not called hunting without a good, a-priori rationale. "The beatings will continue until morale improves" (Monty Python). However, I don't want/need to become too discouraged. As has been pointed out to me by my sympatico and well-meaning friends, "It's early days. Yet!." Everything happens for a reason, and all of that. Point is, I am getting interviews. A start. Not second interviews, mind you. But, still ...
* Guinea pigs. My family farms 14 of these power-vegetarian rodentia, all of whom are strategically hardwired to be in a 24/7 state of freakish neurosis. Compared with our pesky, omnipresent human neighbors, however, they are far less obnoxious, and even their poo is more tolerable than the steaming human excrement that can be found lurking in the vegetation behind the shopping mall across the street from us. After all, the provision of public bathrooms or 'restrooms' in many cities and towns in the USA is regarded as being a potentially seething hotbed for private indecencies, rather than being a marker of civil society, as such. Or, so I'm reliably told. Interstate "Rest Areas", aside.
My, my, aren't I wandering off on a rambling string of many-colored tangents, today!.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
New Dreams: New Doors
January 02, 2012
Whether the Weather be: Cloudy, chilly
Events of Note: see above
In the Nudes: Ron Paul: 'nuff said.
Now that I am "Board Certification Exam ready' and with college degree # 4 now notched up, this blog is most likely to take on a different focus and 'life', at least for now, anyway. So far, I've had one job interview, with yet another scheduled for tomorrow. However, new shoes, new haircut, business suits, and professional portfolio aside, it seems as if several household issues that have previously been relegated to 'back-burner' status, are becoming more and more pressing. That's not to say that life here in Humboldt, CA has become any more or less miserable. Far from that. Indeed, a roof (non-leaky), bread and butter, a few Marsala dregs, and such, still seem preferable to the otherwise shabby chic alternatives. We shall see....Or, rather, I will write, and maybe someone will read (?).
Whether the Weather be: Cloudy, chilly
Events of Note: see above
In the Nudes: Ron Paul: 'nuff said.
Now that I am "Board Certification Exam ready' and with college degree # 4 now notched up, this blog is most likely to take on a different focus and 'life', at least for now, anyway. So far, I've had one job interview, with yet another scheduled for tomorrow. However, new shoes, new haircut, business suits, and professional portfolio aside, it seems as if several household issues that have previously been relegated to 'back-burner' status, are becoming more and more pressing. That's not to say that life here in Humboldt, CA has become any more or less miserable. Far from that. Indeed, a roof (non-leaky), bread and butter, a few Marsala dregs, and such, still seem preferable to the otherwise shabby chic alternatives. We shall see....Or, rather, I will write, and maybe someone will read (?).
Friday, August 26, 2011
August 28, 2011.
Weather the Weather be: 64 (F) Foggy, at first, giving away to sun. 80 (F)-Hot, further inland
Events of Note: Day 1 of Clinical Rotations (CC1 Skills)
In the News: Hurricane Irene heads toward the U.S. East Coast.
Well, as my "Events of Note" sub-section notes, today was the beginning of my Clinical Rotations as a student MA. My Clinical site is at a rural health clinic, in an underserved area. Mostly, it was site orientation, although, I got to do some observing of clinical skills, and do some hands-on of my own, including preparing an injectable medication, and a bit of practice wrapping and autoclaving a surgical suture kit. I was given some supplies so that I could continue to practice and perfect my skills at home. My next day there will be September 7th, and in the interim, I have to study for my CC2 Pre-Clinical Exam, which co-incides with my first full week at my clinical site. I also need to work ahead in my full-time study workload as much as possible. I'm a little surprised by how tired I am tonight, but I think that the next couple of weeks are going to be particularly interesting and rewarding. I'll try to blog more regularly here during that time, as a way of, in very general terms, documenting how I'm finding clinical rotations to be.
Events of Note: Day 1 of Clinical Rotations (CC1 Skills)
In the News: Hurricane Irene heads toward the U.S. East Coast.
Well, as my "Events of Note" sub-section notes, today was the beginning of my Clinical Rotations as a student MA. My Clinical site is at a rural health clinic, in an underserved area. Mostly, it was site orientation, although, I got to do some observing of clinical skills, and do some hands-on of my own, including preparing an injectable medication, and a bit of practice wrapping and autoclaving a surgical suture kit. I was given some supplies so that I could continue to practice and perfect my skills at home. My next day there will be September 7th, and in the interim, I have to study for my CC2 Pre-Clinical Exam, which co-incides with my first full week at my clinical site. I also need to work ahead in my full-time study workload as much as possible. I'm a little surprised by how tired I am tonight, but I think that the next couple of weeks are going to be particularly interesting and rewarding. I'll try to blog more regularly here during that time, as a way of, in very general terms, documenting how I'm finding clinical rotations to be.
Friday, May 20, 2011
May 20, 2011
Whether the Weather be: 52 (F) Cloudy
Events of Note: Unit 1 DB Initial Posts
In the News: Dunno-haven't gotten that far, today.
* Most of today has mainly been a combination of my nursing my daughter (who's home sick from school for the day), together with writing up my initial posts for DBs, this week. I took some Clinical Leave, last Term, so it's taking me a while to get back into synch with writing up discussion posts, particularly with APA format. Last night, I caught up on reading, note-taking and looking over workbook materials. My husband is home from work today-he'll be working for this whole upcoming weekend, so it's been pleasant to have him around. Our daughter seems to be perfectly contented with amusing herself on my laptop, with some online educational games.
Weekend plans?. Schoolwork!. Eep!.
Events of Note: Unit 1 DB Initial Posts
In the News: Dunno-haven't gotten that far, today.
* Most of today has mainly been a combination of my nursing my daughter (who's home sick from school for the day), together with writing up my initial posts for DBs, this week. I took some Clinical Leave, last Term, so it's taking me a while to get back into synch with writing up discussion posts, particularly with APA format. Last night, I caught up on reading, note-taking and looking over workbook materials. My husband is home from work today-he'll be working for this whole upcoming weekend, so it's been pleasant to have him around. Our daughter seems to be perfectly contented with amusing herself on my laptop, with some online educational games.
Weekend plans?. Schoolwork!. Eep!.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
May 19, 2011
Whether the Weather be: 50 (F) Cloudy
Events of Note: Unit 1, May 2011 Term (A Track)
In the News: IMF head resigns following rape charges/allegations.
* I've re-activated this blog now that I'm resuming my Kaplan studies (as of yesterday). This Term, I begin the first of three Clinical Rotation courses: Clinical Competencies 1, together with another elective paper (General Biology 1: Human Perspectives). To that end, since it's shaping up to be quite a demanding Term, in lots of different ways, I thought that it might be useful to re-engage and re-activate this space and resource, as a 'filter' for charting my academic, clinical and personal progress. At the moment, the workload and requirements all look quite daunting, but, I know from past experience (and plenty of it) that it's largely a matter of developing a routine and timetable and following through and sticking with it, come what may. Yesterday was mostly administrative details, like ordering my uniform and clinical kit. Attended my first Bio Seminar, which was fairly 'light and fluffy'-mostly students asking half a hundred, fine-print sorts of questions...My Venitech trainer kit also arrived, however, I'm still waiting on the hard copy of my textbooks to arrive. Once that happens, I'll likely feel a little more settled.
* Was woken by the "Alarm Cat" this morning: a literal and figurative timely reminder that gone are the days that I can simply snooze my early morning away in bed, obliviously, much as I may wish to do otherwise!.
* Our daughter turns 6 on June 6. She wants a "Hello Kitty" party with all of the trimmings. Always something...
Events of Note: Unit 1, May 2011 Term (A Track)
In the News: IMF head resigns following rape charges/allegations.
* I've re-activated this blog now that I'm resuming my Kaplan studies (as of yesterday). This Term, I begin the first of three Clinical Rotation courses: Clinical Competencies 1, together with another elective paper (General Biology 1: Human Perspectives). To that end, since it's shaping up to be quite a demanding Term, in lots of different ways, I thought that it might be useful to re-engage and re-activate this space and resource, as a 'filter' for charting my academic, clinical and personal progress. At the moment, the workload and requirements all look quite daunting, but, I know from past experience (and plenty of it) that it's largely a matter of developing a routine and timetable and following through and sticking with it, come what may. Yesterday was mostly administrative details, like ordering my uniform and clinical kit. Attended my first Bio Seminar, which was fairly 'light and fluffy'-mostly students asking half a hundred, fine-print sorts of questions...My Venitech trainer kit also arrived, however, I'm still waiting on the hard copy of my textbooks to arrive. Once that happens, I'll likely feel a little more settled.
* Was woken by the "Alarm Cat" this morning: a literal and figurative timely reminder that gone are the days that I can simply snooze my early morning away in bed, obliviously, much as I may wish to do otherwise!.
* Our daughter turns 6 on June 6. She wants a "Hello Kitty" party with all of the trimmings. Always something...
Saturday, December 18, 2010
December 18, 2010
Whether the Weather be: A Few Clouds (54F/12C)
Events of Note: Unit 2
In the News: U.S. Senate votes to repeal "Dont ask / Don't tell" military service policy.
* It's that slightly odd, misplaced 'window'-the final weekend prior to Christmas. Were we in New Zealand at the moment, we might find ourselves basking in the glory of some sunshine. Then again, I pause to think of Europe's record cold-snap and can only shudder.
* On today's academic agenda, is some discussion responses, and a minor paper on a case of pancreatic cancer, explained in layperson's terms. The class platform continues to experience technical issues. Online class environments leave little redundancy in the system when the electronic environment falls over.
Events of Note: Unit 2
In the News: U.S. Senate votes to repeal "Dont ask / Don't tell" military service policy.
* It's that slightly odd, misplaced 'window'-the final weekend prior to Christmas. Were we in New Zealand at the moment, we might find ourselves basking in the glory of some sunshine. Then again, I pause to think of Europe's record cold-snap and can only shudder.
* On today's academic agenda, is some discussion responses, and a minor paper on a case of pancreatic cancer, explained in layperson's terms. The class platform continues to experience technical issues. Online class environments leave little redundancy in the system when the electronic environment falls over.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
December 15, 2010.
Whether the Weather be: 54 (F) Clear & Chilly-with Winter Storm on the way.
Events of Note: Kaplan platform was down last night.
In the News: Assange
* Can't believe it's been a whole other Term since I've managed to update this web-log!. My previous Term went reasonably well (everything considered). I did well in both Pharmacology and A&PII. This Term (started Dec. 8th), I'm now taking Diseases of the Human Body and Billing and Insurance (both 200-level courses). Dec. 8th, I went back to Stanford University Medical Center for a continuation of my medical treatment- a rainy trip/appointment/adventure that I was quite contented to have behind me. 11 hours is some commute, especially with full-on Bay Area traffic.
* Kaplan platform was down for a considerable number of hours from approx 4:30pm PST yesterday. Right on time to clash dramatically with end of Unit assignment and Seminar deadlines.
*My/our daughter is with her grandparents, tonight, so I'm using this opportunity to start and finish a # of different projects/agendas happening around the Holidays. Only 10 days until Christmas, which is my absolute favorite holiday of all, although it's celebrated quite differently here than in my native country.
*I'm no longer actively maintaining any of my blogs anywhere else at the moment. At least, not for the time being. Some of my focus has deepened on supervising and participating in my daughter's schooling and education. Beyond that, I'm 'dry' on inspiration, as far as actual, biographical and op-ed writing is concerned. There is only so much to say, and so many different ways of illustrating my life, I guess.
*Found out today that one of my former, undergrad Professors is in very poor health, and now in a wheelchair. Yes, even, and especially academics (and notable ones) wither up and die.
Events of Note: Kaplan platform was down last night.
In the News: Assange
* Can't believe it's been a whole other Term since I've managed to update this web-log!. My previous Term went reasonably well (everything considered). I did well in both Pharmacology and A&PII. This Term (started Dec. 8th), I'm now taking Diseases of the Human Body and Billing and Insurance (both 200-level courses). Dec. 8th, I went back to Stanford University Medical Center for a continuation of my medical treatment- a rainy trip/appointment/adventure that I was quite contented to have behind me. 11 hours is some commute, especially with full-on Bay Area traffic.
* Kaplan platform was down for a considerable number of hours from approx 4:30pm PST yesterday. Right on time to clash dramatically with end of Unit assignment and Seminar deadlines.
*My/our daughter is with her grandparents, tonight, so I'm using this opportunity to start and finish a # of different projects/agendas happening around the Holidays. Only 10 days until Christmas, which is my absolute favorite holiday of all, although it's celebrated quite differently here than in my native country.
*I'm no longer actively maintaining any of my blogs anywhere else at the moment. At least, not for the time being. Some of my focus has deepened on supervising and participating in my daughter's schooling and education. Beyond that, I'm 'dry' on inspiration, as far as actual, biographical and op-ed writing is concerned. There is only so much to say, and so many different ways of illustrating my life, I guess.
*Found out today that one of my former, undergrad Professors is in very poor health, and now in a wheelchair. Yes, even, and especially academics (and notable ones) wither up and die.
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