Remember I said I applied to a few new positions within the CHUM and one of them is in labor room. I received a call from HR today, telling me I got the position in ICU at HDM. The one involving newborns is taken. I told the HR lady that I'm not too sure yet. It has been going quite okay on my floor currently, including the relationships with the staff and my boss. In about a month from now, I'll have an interview with the Switzerland nursing agency. The little bug with the ICU is that it functions like the McGill (English) system. The shifts happen to be 12 hours and I will be on rotation, which means I will be obliged to work nights. God knows I don't do night shifts well.
On the other hand, I'm very interested into the training ICU gives. Plus, I will have a schedule of 8/15 days. It's perfect. I guess might as well do it. But why do I feel like I'm betraying my boss. Geez.
On a complete different note, my best French friend is pregnant (also a nurse)!!!! She's been seeking advices and tips for the past couple of months (as if I was ever pregnant..ah hum) and finally, it worked! She did the home test on her birthday. Woah gosh, this baby will be a charm. It'll be funny if she carries twin, as it runs in her boyfriend's family. *wink* The best part is that the baby will probably a March baby dragon! Isn't it awesome, somebody to remind her of her Asian friend once she goes back home? The baby will also have dual nationalities. *LOVES IT* If I can ever choose or be lucky like her, I'd also rather not carry a big tummy during the hot summer, just to prevent worsening the feet swelling like a pig's.
20.7.11
17.7.11
USA in 2011
As far as my memory can go, I have not set foot into USA ever, even if I have family in that country. I've never been very fond of the Americans... But about a month ago, after being asked how come I've never been to NYC, I headed there for a weekend. To my surprise as I was about to get into the bus, who did I spot in the waiting line? The ex! Oh hello there, it has only been three years since we last met.
I did not enjoy much tourism as the focus, especially for my friend, was to shop. However, spending like three hours in the same store is too overwhelming for me. I get grumpy from thirst, hunger, and boredom. I'm quite disappointed at NYC's people's fashion (and obesity), probably because I was expecting more. God... how do you reach to that point as an average within the population is quite fascinating.
That being said, as my ex and I parted after the trip, we did say we must keep in touch. As far as I'm concerned, it's the type of promise I rarely managed to keep or is it because it just lose its meaning after a while?
Then, soon enough I will be heading to Atlantic city with a friend. I can't recall how we ended up with this plan as it doesn't even fall within my vacation. At first, he insisted on inviting others to tag along, but it happened just like I expected and nobody could make it except us. Well, initially my best friend was supposed to go to Atlantic city too, but it got canceled and again due to some timing issue, she may not come with us neither. He also insisted to book 2 different beds, even if I told him 'you know nothing will happen anyways, what are so scared of?'.
Now comes the annoying parts. I've no idea how he managed it but goes around telling his colleagues (who are my indirect colleagues), that we're going on a road trip together. Basically, my mornings started like this: "Why you didn't tell me that you are going on vacation with ____?" or "So are you ready for your honeymoon with _____". Oh, because I didn't mention this, but his colleagues have been pretending that we are an item for the last two years or so. Everyone is having so much fun!! (sarcasm) I even have a mother-in-law. Then, goes my very friend, "Helene, you know when you get back, if.... *got cut off*" "Yes, I will tell you if something happened." Nance says that if we end up being a real item, all she can say is, 'y'étais temps'. --.-- ' Not to mention at today's birthday party, he said to a stranger, "ah yes I'm going on a trip with this lady over there". (mais quasé ça lui fait à celle-là qu'elle sache ça? On s'en fou-tu?) Of course, we got granted the question of if we are dating, to which one of us always have to deny every single time. And I thought he hates exposure.
It actually seems very nice when he would be like "We'll do whatever you want to do or I want you to be there not to sleep but to enjoy, etc." I do have a bad habit of falling asleep all over the places. The bubble just terribly popped when he refused to pick me up at my house on the departing day and instead said that he'd ask his dad for a wiser option. Seriously? FYI, he's at WEST of the hwy40 and I'm more on the EAST side, but both are at the same level of the hwy40. He does remind me of my ex sometimes with the same immaturity, only my ex and I were sixteen at that time.
While others have given up on him, I still try without putting much effort. They say it's useless and that they don't understand why I do this. It is difficult for me to simply give up on friendship...
He's the kind of friend, when I sob all over the place or pout all day, to make me laugh without doing anything special. Colleagues have been telling each other to call him on the floor when I'm frustrated over work. However, I've been a bit low-spirited these days... unrelated to anything very actual and it's nothing that will stays for very long, but it still removes the happy-go-lucky atmosphere, I feel. You know...when you just don't want to talk and music/silence have been your best friends. Yes.
Edit//11.07.19
So I sms'ed him about how I will be working till midnight previously to the trip.
S: Ok. so you gonna sleep at the hospital?
Me: No, I work at HSCM not HDM. I never sleep there. (I'm not a resident why would I even sleep at the hospital? And it's not even my motherland hospital).
S: Oh okay, cuz HSCM is closer to my place.
Me: (freaking enraged) Where would you want me to sleep? So you want me to drag my luggage to HSCM and not shower before departure?
Of course, he did not replied back. Does he even think before he says something? And I thought guys were logic beings or the see-the-big-picture kinds. I just don't get it, he'd rather do all the way to whatever hospital I'd be, than do the extra 10 min on the hwy to reach my house? Plus, all of these ridiculous fights over lifts that we have. Because we have been arguing almost everyday since we booked the hotels, a coworker said, "you two are like a couple, except you don't have sex". Yep, I've thought about that too. It's like friends with benefits minus the physical benefits. Anyhoo, I'm on the verge of telling him 'fuck off, go on alone'. It's already like this without being on the trip yet. I also tend to wake up early and sleep kind of early when on vacations in order to maximize my days (especially when it's not safe to hang out in the cities alone at night). He says he's the complete opposite.
The texting happened while I was having dinner with my guy friend. He says how S is so socially awkward that he will end up leaving me behind. Way to go buddy, I doubt very much he's that low. LOL. Even that, it won't be the end of the world. Actually, I bet he'll say, once we get to MTL, I'm not driving you home (even with all the luggage). That could happen. Phew.
I did not enjoy much tourism as the focus, especially for my friend, was to shop. However, spending like three hours in the same store is too overwhelming for me. I get grumpy from thirst, hunger, and boredom. I'm quite disappointed at NYC's people's fashion (and obesity), probably because I was expecting more. God... how do you reach to that point as an average within the population is quite fascinating.
That being said, as my ex and I parted after the trip, we did say we must keep in touch. As far as I'm concerned, it's the type of promise I rarely managed to keep or is it because it just lose its meaning after a while?
Then, soon enough I will be heading to Atlantic city with a friend. I can't recall how we ended up with this plan as it doesn't even fall within my vacation. At first, he insisted on inviting others to tag along, but it happened just like I expected and nobody could make it except us. Well, initially my best friend was supposed to go to Atlantic city too, but it got canceled and again due to some timing issue, she may not come with us neither. He also insisted to book 2 different beds, even if I told him 'you know nothing will happen anyways, what are so scared of?'.
Now comes the annoying parts. I've no idea how he managed it but goes around telling his colleagues (who are my indirect colleagues), that we're going on a road trip together. Basically, my mornings started like this: "Why you didn't tell me that you are going on vacation with ____?" or "So are you ready for your honeymoon with _____". Oh, because I didn't mention this, but his colleagues have been pretending that we are an item for the last two years or so. Everyone is having so much fun!! (sarcasm) I even have a mother-in-law. Then, goes my very friend, "Helene, you know when you get back, if.... *got cut off*" "Yes, I will tell you if something happened." Nance says that if we end up being a real item, all she can say is, 'y'étais temps'. --.-- ' Not to mention at today's birthday party, he said to a stranger, "ah yes I'm going on a trip with this lady over there". (mais quasé ça lui fait à celle-là qu'elle sache ça? On s'en fou-tu?) Of course, we got granted the question of if we are dating, to which one of us always have to deny every single time. And I thought he hates exposure.
It actually seems very nice when he would be like "We'll do whatever you want to do or I want you to be there not to sleep but to enjoy, etc." I do have a bad habit of falling asleep all over the places. The bubble just terribly popped when he refused to pick me up at my house on the departing day and instead said that he'd ask his dad for a wiser option. Seriously? FYI, he's at WEST of the hwy40 and I'm more on the EAST side, but both are at the same level of the hwy40. He does remind me of my ex sometimes with the same immaturity, only my ex and I were sixteen at that time.
While others have given up on him, I still try without putting much effort. They say it's useless and that they don't understand why I do this. It is difficult for me to simply give up on friendship...
He's the kind of friend, when I sob all over the place or pout all day, to make me laugh without doing anything special. Colleagues have been telling each other to call him on the floor when I'm frustrated over work. However, I've been a bit low-spirited these days... unrelated to anything very actual and it's nothing that will stays for very long, but it still removes the happy-go-lucky atmosphere, I feel. You know...when you just don't want to talk and music/silence have been your best friends. Yes.Edit//11.07.19
So I sms'ed him about how I will be working till midnight previously to the trip.
S: Ok. so you gonna sleep at the hospital?
Me: No, I work at HSCM not HDM. I never sleep there. (I'm not a resident why would I even sleep at the hospital? And it's not even my motherland hospital).
S: Oh okay, cuz HSCM is closer to my place.
Me: (freaking enraged) Where would you want me to sleep? So you want me to drag my luggage to HSCM and not shower before departure?
Of course, he did not replied back. Does he even think before he says something? And I thought guys were logic beings or the see-the-big-picture kinds. I just don't get it, he'd rather do all the way to whatever hospital I'd be, than do the extra 10 min on the hwy to reach my house? Plus, all of these ridiculous fights over lifts that we have. Because we have been arguing almost everyday since we booked the hotels, a coworker said, "you two are like a couple, except you don't have sex". Yep, I've thought about that too. It's like friends with benefits minus the physical benefits. Anyhoo, I'm on the verge of telling him 'fuck off, go on alone'. It's already like this without being on the trip yet. I also tend to wake up early and sleep kind of early when on vacations in order to maximize my days (especially when it's not safe to hang out in the cities alone at night). He says he's the complete opposite.
The texting happened while I was having dinner with my guy friend. He says how S is so socially awkward that he will end up leaving me behind. Way to go buddy, I doubt very much he's that low. LOL. Even that, it won't be the end of the world. Actually, I bet he'll say, once we get to MTL, I'm not driving you home (even with all the luggage). That could happen. Phew.
12.7.11
Torn Between Two
If only it could be about two equally awesome boys, wouldn't life be so great? But no, it has to be about two settings and friends.
I recently got contacted by Eurocare, an agency that recruits Quebec nurses for Lausanne, CH (Switzerland), without having sent my CV out anytime in 2011. It actually goes back to 2009, when I needed to get away. As time goes by, I've lost my interest in it. I do have a friend stuck there for an extra three years since she has subscribed for a special training worth 14K. If she backs off in the midst of it, she will have to repay back the tuition fees. Throughout those two years, few things got accomplished finally and I've redirected my interest towards Vancouver and even in Montreal itself.
My best friend has back off from the idea of doing her residency in Vancouver. She says we do not have any substantial reasons to work there beside wanting to escape from here. I agree, but to me that's an eligible reason. As to why I'd rather go West instead of Europe, it's because even if it's all in my head, Vancouver is closer to home (as there are about 2h of flight time difference). Also, Europe is a great place for vacations, but I can't picture myself establishing there even for just one year. As short as a year is, that one year will turn into the longest ever. Nonetheless, I have a nurse friend (who's ironically in conflict with my chipmunk buddy) who's very interested in Vancouver too.
The other option is to buy a small condo in Montreal as an investment. They are destroying buildings to built up an American-shopping-center-hospital-lookalike as well as condos for primarily the staff. As far as it goes, Economy is still pretty bad (USA related), so the interest remains low, it's quite an opportunity right now as it will certainly rise by 2013.
I can't do this much even in 3 years and oftentimes, I enjoy doing things slowly but well although I work fast. I want Vancouver, but I got scheduled for interviews for CH and for meeting the director of Ortho and Plastic surgery ('cuz that's my current specialty) . Gosh, what did I put myself into? What should I choose? I'd end up with flip the coin, face or tail? And let's not forget this detail, the parents are very against Vancouver, may give in for CH, but would rather pick Montreal. It's not even them who's moving around. Of course, as the daughter, I have to like what they are against the most.
Did I even mention my boss has become super buddy-buddy with my friend and I because we were slacking off work for over two weeks right in her face (teaching newbies get to order them around, just kidding)? Yep, so I emailed her today knowing she's flying off Thailand tomorrow for a recommendation letter for CH people. Isn't it just so odd asking your boss to help you move out of her unit via an email when you see her everyday at work? But that's not an issue, since she replied she promises to do it once she gets back.
Gosh, it has been so humid here in MTL for the past few days. I'm already super sweaty at 8h00 and just realized today, I do not like Summer! I enjoy the sun, like rainy days, but can't do the season, especially this year. I'd still walk around with a coat on sometimes. I miss my scarfs. Go figure. Summer time has gone by fast, but it won't slow down until November, because my plans only go that far for now. I want September.
I recently got contacted by Eurocare, an agency that recruits Quebec nurses for Lausanne, CH (Switzerland), without having sent my CV out anytime in 2011. It actually goes back to 2009, when I needed to get away. As time goes by, I've lost my interest in it. I do have a friend stuck there for an extra three years since she has subscribed for a special training worth 14K. If she backs off in the midst of it, she will have to repay back the tuition fees. Throughout those two years, few things got accomplished finally and I've redirected my interest towards Vancouver and even in Montreal itself.
My best friend has back off from the idea of doing her residency in Vancouver. She says we do not have any substantial reasons to work there beside wanting to escape from here. I agree, but to me that's an eligible reason. As to why I'd rather go West instead of Europe, it's because even if it's all in my head, Vancouver is closer to home (as there are about 2h of flight time difference). Also, Europe is a great place for vacations, but I can't picture myself establishing there even for just one year. As short as a year is, that one year will turn into the longest ever. Nonetheless, I have a nurse friend (who's ironically in conflict with my chipmunk buddy) who's very interested in Vancouver too.
The other option is to buy a small condo in Montreal as an investment. They are destroying buildings to built up an American-shopping-center-hospital-lookalike as well as condos for primarily the staff. As far as it goes, Economy is still pretty bad (USA related), so the interest remains low, it's quite an opportunity right now as it will certainly rise by 2013.
I can't do this much even in 3 years and oftentimes, I enjoy doing things slowly but well although I work fast. I want Vancouver, but I got scheduled for interviews for CH and for meeting the director of Ortho and Plastic surgery ('cuz that's my current specialty) . Gosh, what did I put myself into? What should I choose? I'd end up with flip the coin, face or tail? And let's not forget this detail, the parents are very against Vancouver, may give in for CH, but would rather pick Montreal. It's not even them who's moving around. Of course, as the daughter, I have to like what they are against the most.
Did I even mention my boss has become super buddy-buddy with my friend and I because we were slacking off work for over two weeks right in her face (teaching newbies get to order them around, just kidding)? Yep, so I emailed her today knowing she's flying off Thailand tomorrow for a recommendation letter for CH people. Isn't it just so odd asking your boss to help you move out of her unit via an email when you see her everyday at work? But that's not an issue, since she replied she promises to do it once she gets back.
Gosh, it has been so humid here in MTL for the past few days. I'm already super sweaty at 8h00 and just realized today, I do not like Summer! I enjoy the sun, like rainy days, but can't do the season, especially this year. I'd still walk around with a coat on sometimes. I miss my scarfs. Go figure. Summer time has gone by fast, but it won't slow down until November, because my plans only go that far for now. I want September.
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