The Journey

Just two more weeks, and we will come to the end of the medical year. For those who aren't aware, our medical working year starts in February, and ends in February the following year.

I've been working in Obs and Gynae for a whole year now, and I must say that it's been a really interesting journey for me. I started out not knowing how to do a proper vaginal examination, to now, being able to close the uterus during Caesarean Sections. The journey has been a tough one, with lots of ups and downs, many tears shed at work for patients who'd lost their unborn little ones. But at the same time, many tears of joy from appreciative patients who send you card and chocolates, to thank you for helping bring their precious little ones to the world.

I've grown to really love the people I work with. The team is very close, perhaps because we're so isolated from everyone else. The medical and surgical teams rotate amongst different specialties, but we... we stay the same all year round. I suppose that's why we're comfortable in our little niche, with people we know... and we know quite well.

We support each other through tough times at work. We offer each other hugs when we've had a bad day, and always... a listening pair of ears... to vent and whinge about difficult patients and co-workers.

Last week, we had a farewell party for all the residents, registrars and senior registrars who are leaving - to pursue greener pastures. To embark in a different journey, but all... to ultimately reach the same destination.

The party was hosted by Stephen, in his humongous bachelor pad, about 2 minutes walk from my place. I didn't know he had such a huge place!! And, you haven't seen the best part of his house yet...

Yeah yeah, he has a big kitchen, probably with lotsa hi-tech cooking appliances that he doesn't use (I'm just assuming here) hehehehhe...

And a big backyard for little kiddies to run around! My colleague, Jess brought her little girl Rosie. She's sooooo adorable! You should have seen her licking the tomato sauce from her plate. It was super duper cute!

Jonathan came along to meet my work friends :) So he can now put faces to the names that I mention all the time. He's met Henrik and Natharnia when we went to the snow previously, and also Monika at one of Chaddy's VIP night, but this....

This is on a different scale! :) heheheh...

There was no pulling ranks between everyone. The seniors get along real well with the juniors... Everyone supports everyone. We laugh together, cry together. It's amazing when you look back, how much you actually go through with your colleagues... especially when you work more than 100 hours in a pay cycle. It's almost as if you're in the hospital more than you're at home!

Oh yeah, this is the best part about Stevo's house - He has a swimming pool!! 2 minutes away from me! WOOHOO! Now I know where to go on a 40 degrees day! :) I've always extended invitation to myself over summer! Kekeke.

The girls who found it a weeee bit too cold to swim! It was raining cats and dogs just minutes before... and now, the boys are jumping into the pool! It was rather windy, and being a weakling like me... I surely didn't wanna risk falling ill!

Besides, we had a good time, hanging by the pool and camwhoring :)

Thanks for the invite, Stevo! I had a really good time! Thanks for teaching me heaps during night shift (and Pete too) and for the rides to and from work :)

You guys will be missed!!

I am really looking forward to a new start, but at the same time, I know I'll miss you guys! Such a great bunch.

XOXO