Sunday, 29 May 2011
On Call – How I survive it
Some tips to start with
1. Comfortable shoes. It's no time to be fancy pancy. Personally I prefer Crocs. They're light. You can run or sneak in wearing them and no matter how slippery the floor you won't take a fall. Plus a bright colour can cheer one up.
2. Drink. It's easy to forget food, but with all the running and talking you need water to avoid dehydration.
3. Stay cool. Anyone or anything can anoy you, but the work has to be done.
4. Go easy on caffeine. It's hard to focus if your heart is beating like mad. Also heps with numer 3.
5. Make return home feel like a prize. Food, fresh linen, flowers you name it. Take a breather. Yes it's morning, but you need it.
6. Sleep. Anytime it's possible take a rest. Even few minutes can do wonders. Some things can be done in the morning in stead of 3 a.m.
7. Forget life outside the hospital. There is none. At least not until the shift is over.
8. Remember to smile. Colleagues and the rest of the staff have rough time too. Appreciation and kindness always come back to you.
9. Don't be too hard on yourself. It'll be easier next time.
10. Enjoy. In the end its' a great job.
1. Comfortable shoes. It's no time to be fancy pancy. Personally I prefer Crocs. They're light. You can run or sneak in wearing them and no matter how slippery the floor you won't take a fall. Plus a bright colour can cheer one up.
2. Drink. It's easy to forget food, but with all the running and talking you need water to avoid dehydration.
3. Stay cool. Anyone or anything can anoy you, but the work has to be done.
4. Go easy on caffeine. It's hard to focus if your heart is beating like mad. Also heps with numer 3.
5. Make return home feel like a prize. Food, fresh linen, flowers you name it. Take a breather. Yes it's morning, but you need it.
6. Sleep. Anytime it's possible take a rest. Even few minutes can do wonders. Some things can be done in the morning in stead of 3 a.m.
7. Forget life outside the hospital. There is none. At least not until the shift is over.
8. Remember to smile. Colleagues and the rest of the staff have rough time too. Appreciation and kindness always come back to you.
9. Don't be too hard on yourself. It'll be easier next time.
10. Enjoy. In the end its' a great job.
Saturday, 28 May 2011
And my best friend my doctor won't even say what it is I've got
Happy birthday Bob!
Better late than never.
Better late than never.
Monday, 23 May 2011
The things modern art can do to you
"What a hoax!" I once thought standing in front of toilet doors at a gallery displaying modern art. It took a while 'till I realized they actually were real toilets and that the exhibition was just around the corner.
Here's something I experienced by Peter Kogler last year. Standing in that space all alone was rousing and dizzy at the same time. I could hear epilepsy coming. Loved it.
Here's something I experienced by Peter Kogler last year. Standing in that space all alone was rousing and dizzy at the same time. I could hear epilepsy coming. Loved it.
Saturday, 21 May 2011
Friday, 20 May 2011
Top of the world or very very close
I'm not much of a traveller, but I believe good tips are meant to be shared.
Mountains and trekking. It's either that or the birthplace of Buddha that brings people to Nepal. Numerous companies offer treks to witness some of the most amazing places in the world. The hard part is to pick one.
Folk at Holy Sherpa Vision are friendly and trustworthy plus their food is excellent. The director Caleb has wonderful stories, one about his name. Their office is kinda hard to find, but that's the case with pretty much everything in Kathmandu. The website helps to start.
http://www.holysherpavisiontreks.com/
I was surprised that Pakistan was on the menu aswell.
Mountains and trekking. It's either that or the birthplace of Buddha that brings people to Nepal. Numerous companies offer treks to witness some of the most amazing places in the world. The hard part is to pick one.
Folk at Holy Sherpa Vision are friendly and trustworthy plus their food is excellent. The director Caleb has wonderful stories, one about his name. Their office is kinda hard to find, but that's the case with pretty much everything in Kathmandu. The website helps to start.
http://www.holysherpavisiontreks.com/
I was surprised that Pakistan was on the menu aswell.
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Was California Sun Good For Em?
Start blogging, start with something that you love. Eh.. maybe love isn't the word, but when it comes to music Arctic Monkeys is the band for me. Feels like the good stuff is so hard to find these days. Since I heard I bet you look good on the dancefloor I've dreamed of Alex Turner singing it directly to me.
The energy, clever lyrics, fast songs and quitars is what makes me push repeat. But now it sounds they've taken whole new turn. And I'm not sure if I like it. Two singles Brick by brick and Don't sit down cause I moved your chair (makes me smile every time) also the album title predict much darker and deeper songs.
Though I did listen to Humbug few times before it got under my skin. Maybe the same will happen now. The album will be out June 6th. And here's a bite.
The energy, clever lyrics, fast songs and quitars is what makes me push repeat. But now it sounds they've taken whole new turn. And I'm not sure if I like it. Two singles Brick by brick and Don't sit down cause I moved your chair (makes me smile every time) also the album title predict much darker and deeper songs.
Though I did listen to Humbug few times before it got under my skin. Maybe the same will happen now. The album will be out June 6th. And here's a bite.
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