Scorchingly Hot!

I am not the only one complaining about the recent extreme humidity in the metropolis. I thirst every now and then, the highest thermostat of my aircon is not enough, and I add ice in my bath water (because even the water is humid), I'm always craving for ice cream &/or Razon's Halo Halo. (Well, I'm not complaining about that. Haha!) And when I have to go out, applying sun block has become a necessity, leaving the house without an umbrella, a pair of shades and a fan is a big "no no". If given the choice, I wouldn't dare go outside especially between 9am to 3pm, when the humidity is at the extreme (but what the heck! Even at 6am, it's so scorching hot!).

Isn't it PAG-ASA mentioned weeks ago that summer will be brief, and it's going to be a rainy summer because of the La Nina phenomenon? Well, we're eagerly waiting for that rainfall that they've predicted. I pray that it will arrive sooner.    

8 Days.. Going Strong..

So far, my own version of Project 365 is going strong. For the past 8 days, I've posted different pictures of bits and pieces of my daily adventures, life experiences. There were days I was really tempted to post not just 1 picture but I sticked to the rule of the Project. Admittedly, there were days that I ran out of ideas, subjects to shoot. Yet I still found subjects even in the comfort of my own room. I know I may be having shots of my previous subjects. I'm after the skill of practicing my skill in photography, my love of the hobby.

348 more shots to go. :)

My Project 365 - Transfer of Site

For those who are interested to look at my pictures (kung mayroon man.. Hahaha!), I've continued my Project 365 in another blogsite. The link is located at the right side of my blog called My Project 365. Since it's hard to keep track of daily photos, I've decided to make another one just dedicated to my photos. Hopefully, I can put up with my site/s. 

Photo 3: (Medical) Books

Being a medical student years ago, buying books became a necessity for me and secondarily, a security blanket for me. Since we underwent a non-traditional, innovative curriculum, books became our best friends in a span of three years. Never mind that I only opened those books very seldom, these things helped me to be who I am today. It's sad that these books will never be put to use anymore. Since Medicine is a very dynamic profession, so do these books. Latest editions are being published I can barely keep up what's new.

Photo 2: Grass

Just a few hours ago, me and my family went to a purchased lot somewhere in Tagaytay. Since it's not yet very developed, most of our surroundings were grasses, grasses and more grasses. I know some may see these as "nuisance" but I still want to see pieces of Mother Nature, even if they don't last very long.

This was taken with my Canon 1000D camera, and 50mm lens.

Next Assignment: Project 365 - A Photo A Day & Photo 1

This time, I'm gonna deviate from my usual posts regarding my work (& my habitual monthly change in employment). Recently, I noticed I hardly touch my Canon 1000D DSLR camera. Even on important occasions like my youngest sister's recent graduation from UP Diliman, I left my camera at home because I was so lazy to bring it and I just relied on other people's camera. Then when we were at the place, I got envious. Iyan kasi! Also, my boyfriend has noticed that I've not been posting my (latest) shots recently over the internet whether it's in Facebook or Twitter. Basically, there's nothing new to post. But because of recent events, I've decided to do it again - even if I had to review the basics all over again. That's what I get for not practicing one of my favorite hobbies. I promised myself I should take at least 1 shot daily. Keeping my fingers crossed, hopefully I'll be able to accomplish this task.

Photo 1: The Bouquet of Flowers

Since I've mentioned my youngest sister's graduation last sunday from the state university with her Masterals Degree, we gave her flowers as her gift. As of now, some of the flowers have wilted and some have still kept their natural colors. Since I love flowers because of their simplicity and uniqueness, I decided to make it my first photo.    

You're Hired!

As planned and as promised, I went to the interview this morning with the CEO of the 2nd company I applied to within this month. I arrived at the office 10 minutes ahead of schedule. I wasn't called in first for the interview. I thought that probably there are other interviews aside from what's happening. Then, it was my turn. I faced the CEO confidently but I wasn't pinning my hopes on getting the job. I was there half-hearted. When my interview ended, he called the HR Manager inside the room and told me the news - I was hired! My term with them was only for 6 months (not 2 months as mentioned to me 2 days earlier), contractual. I met the outgoing house physician for proper endorsement and oriented me to the stuff he usually do as house physician. He showed me the weekly census he's doing (which made me dizzy & confused afterwards).

In the afternoon, I formally signed the contract with them. I told myself that even if I was half-hearted with this, I will give this a try. 6 months is just a short time, then I will let fate decide where I should be. At least, I have a stable job. It will also be good on my resume. So help me God!

That Kind of Job Description

I haven't stopped searching.. Perhaps I never will until I see that workplace where I know I will be comfortable, and where I feel that my practice will eventually peak.

My latest search was so far successful. Yesterday, I was called in for interview, not once but twice. Unfortunately, this job is "up for grabs" because there were 4 applicants screened (myself included) but only 1 will be hired. There will be a third (& final) interview with the president. Then, the management will decide who to hire. I was also informed that the job will be 2 months contractual, renewable afterwards based on performace. The job title is "In House Physician". The job description is more into Industrial Medicine - annual and pre-employment physical examinations, executive check-ups (ECU). I'm no stranger to those things because that's what I partly do at another clinic in Makati, and my exposure during residency training with ECUs. But honestly speaking, I'm kinda sad when I heard the job description. My reaction was "Ha? Ganyan na naman?" But of course, I didn't show my reactions to the HR Manager. I was expecting more beyond that. Being in that place, I was eager for more clinical practice, other than just doing PE day in, day out. As of now, I don't care if I don't get hired.

Big Choice To Make

(This is a follow-up post to my still ongoing dilemma regarding my status as Medical Officer 1 in a nearby hospital.)

By golly! It's already April and I still don't have a word regarding my contract with the public hospital where I currently work in. I have nothing against my colleagues there, the other paramedical personnel and even the security who always greet us cheerily day in, day out. But I wonder if this is really meant for me. I swear there were mornings when I'm so lazy to go work, I feel like I'm being forced to do it as security blanket or just to keep myself busy (but actually not enjoying it).

Again and again, I continuously search for job opportunities over the internet. Thankfully, I found one yesterday. I submitted my resume by email and prayed that the employers will call me. My prayers were answered - I was invited for interview. During the interview, I realised that it was the job opportunity I was praying for a long time - in an out-patient setting, I am a Family Physician and an Occupational Physician as well. The site of the clinic is along a national road, surrounded by different companies and also various subdivisions. The rate is 60-40 professional fee (PF) rate. Fair enough, right? I also have weekends off. The clinic manager already gave me my clinic schedules. Now, my problem is how to tell this to my parents, since they think that working in a hospital is the best job for me and for me to gain experience as well. I'm going to break some people's hearts again.

I don't know what I've gotten myself into.

I've observed that I change jobs every month and this is going to be the 3rd month of doing it. Hopefully, this will be the job that will make me stay for good. Hmm.. I think I've said that before.