Settled

I know I haven't updated in awhile.. Was busy preparing to return to the UK, then moving into the new house, unpacking and just started clinical school this week. Yeah.. so I didn't really have much time to update but I think I'm all settled now, feeling more comfortable at this new place.

Although clinicals have just started, it's already looking as promising and exciting as I thought it would be =) Have already seen some patients, learned some basic life support and practical skills. The only thing I'm not so enthusiastic about is communication skills class =S. This doctor really goes on and on and on and on... then we have to record ourselves while interviewing simulated patients (actors) in front of a group of other students, then watch and hear yourself on video while everyone else gives feedback on how you did. No *pressure*!

But there's still a lot of things that need getting used to. For example, waking up early in the morning (7.30am or earlier) and finishing at around 5pm+ almost every weekday, especially after more than 3 months of holidays. I also have to wear shirt and tie to school everyday.. I can't get ready in 5 mins anymore! haha.

Anyways, my house is about 5-7 mins cycle to the hospital/clinical school. That's slightly nearer than when I had to cycle from Churchill to lectures =) It is a bit further from town though, so unless there's an incentive I won't venture that far hehe. The house might be a bit old, but I find it really cosy and homely.. the cheap rent is always good! Of course, my housemates are great too =P We have this duty rota set up (thanks to a very efficient housemate ;) and it's supposed to be my turn to clean the whole house this week.. it's not as bad as I thought it would be.

Just to show you where I live, here's a cap from the amazing Google Earth:

*And Addies is short for Addenbrooke's Hospital of course =)

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Craving for :

Excapade sushi

Swensens ice-cream

Easy Way bubble milk tea

Mother Nature can be vicious

I'm sure everyone must have heard about Hurricane Katrina by now. It's scary how devastating natural disasters can be. It's time like these I feel that I'm really lucky to be living in a country where these do not happen. To the victims, R.I.P

Around 20,000 people sought refuge in the superdome stadium in New Orleans. This just reminds me of what happened in The Day After Tomorrow, except this is not fiction =/



This pic shows an oil rig broken apart by Katrina and smashing into a bridge. Katrina has destroyed much of the oil infrastructure in its path across the Gulf of Mexico. As a result, oil prices in the US has jumped as much as 10 times the price of pertol in Brunei!



The price difference is just crazy! I can't imagine how much people in the US must be spending on petrol alone. And to think some people I know are actually complaining about prices here.. So what are you waiting for? Come pick me up more often! =P


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US Open

On a lighter note, I will be tuning in to watch the US Open these 2 weeks. On the men's draw, Federer seems to be unstoppable. It's all up to Nadal now, as Roddick is already out and Hewitt probably will never beat him.



The women's side is more wide open though. The Williams sisters seem to be playing well, as is Davenport. But I hope either of the Belgians or Sharapova to win. =)