What a difference it could make just to ask someone how they were doing.. Just sitting down and listening to them would make someone's day. Or, in fact, it may make YOUR day. (:
So, this is my second week on my second placement. Actually, this is a general placement where I observe what nurses do. And I'm starting to get use to this nursing routine.. so easy! Gosh, the time goes by so quickly when you're busy looking after the patients. I'm becoming more independent during this current placement.. which is bad, I think? 1st year students are supposed to observe and do some basic stuff. But I'm doing a lot of hands-on work. I have respect for these folks. So much so that everytime I see them, I smile at how well they're getting on with their daily activities. Lovely people, they are.
Today I finished early, but since I had to wait for my mom to pick my bro up from school and come to where I was, I decided to stay and chat with one of the patients. She's such a dove. She's around the same age as my grandpa! :') I spent almost an hour just listening to her talk about her life. She told me about her lovely children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren! HAHA. And then she mentioned how she lost her husband to brain tumour.. she went in details, too. Sheeesh, it was very moving how she told it to me. I almost cried. ALMOST. Not because I pitied her, but because she had a wonderful life and continues to live her life that way. Being a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Ahh, when I grow up... nope, I can't visualise my future right now. I know a lot of people are going to walk in and out of my life. It's better to live in the present! Leave it in the hands of fate. Of course fate doesn't work if you sit by and do nothing. Hah. Although, I do still fantasise of what could be if I chose a certain path. :} Daydreaming and staring into space is a habit I won't ever break. I guess it's 'cause I'm a pisces.. my mind constantly drifts away from any conversation. Dope.
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