23 mar 2006let's all welcome the latest "kid" on the block - a compaq presario laptop.
the shuttler cant thank her parents enough for giving such a wonderful 21st birthday gift. =)
23 March 2006
20 March 2006
shoot: the shuttler's thoughts
the shuttler has been on clinicals for almost a month now, in a local acute hospital. she feels that she has been through a lot, both good and bad experiences, in the mere (almost) four weeks there. the good, the bad, the sad, the joy and almost everything else.
she thinks that there is still so much more to learn during clinicals, and they really shouldn't cram the course in such a short period of time. besides pushing the students to their limits, the shuttler thinks that it is also compromising the quality of the potential learning that could have been maximized further. afterall, the students are expected to adapt, take over cases and implement treatment strategies in the short period of time, which, frankly is rather a short period of time to juggle everything. not to mention the nagging deadlines of reports and assignments that would soon follow after.
the shuttler have had a reasonably enjoyable time with her clinical supervisor, who is a rather understanding and educating man who also happen to allow the shuttler plenty of opportunities to explore her sessions. although the shuttler had problems adapting to the system of things initially, she appreciates her supervisor's trust and respect for her as a colleague.
being in clinicals is a tough transition to a certain extent. suddenly the shuttler found herself thrown out in the real world, trying real hard to assimilate everything she had learnt in the past two years, into actual practice. being placed totally in charge of a patient was also something that the shuttler found hard to accept initially, as it meant that there was great responsibilties in her hands. whatever the outcome of the patient was, it laid within the shuttler's hands.
of course, there are patients that the shuttler look forward to seeing, and wish that she could spend more time with them to maximise their rehabilitation potential; those who required plenty of coaxing (till the shuttler's mouth runs dry at times even!) just to sit out of the bed; those who have family members who are ever so supportive of therapy sessions and are so grateful to even the student therapist who made a difference to the patient's life. clinical life is just so exciting at times. you never know what kind of person the patient is while reading through their case notes. each and everyone of them have such an unique life story waiting to unravel, and to be explored.
but there is always the sad and gloomy side of clinicals. the shuttler feels so sorry for those patients who had no visitors since the day of admission, while the neighbouring bed gets swarms of visitors each day; for those domestic maids who stay attentively by the patient's bed, taking care of their every single need; those patients who lie in bed, staring at the ceiling and being totally unresponsive to external stimuli.
thankfully, the shuttler has yet to encounter deaths of her patients. but it would be good to feel affected. afterall, that would only indicate that the shuttler had emphatized with the patient, and truly cared for the patient as a student therapist. it would be disasterous if one day, the shuttler would simply brush off death as if nothing had happened.
what would happen to man, when he has lost one of his own, and yet feel no grief?
last four days to go before the end of this clinicals. the shuttler is filled with mixed emotions. what a roller-coaster of all sorts it has been. mentally, physically and emotionally.
you name it, we have it.
05 March 2006
shoot: time, time, where art thou?
14 feb 06an innovative design of clock craft, done by the shuttler's classmates, which was demostrated at a recent presentation in school. the shuttler was very impressed and thus decided to take this photograph of it.
clinicals has begin once again, and will last an entire month. the shuttler is currently posted in a local acute hospital, with a caseload of mainly neurology cases. overwhelmed with all sorts of things to observe, learn and adapt to, the shuttler finds herself left with no time for other leisure pursuits. thus, the short hiatus in shuttersnap.
the shuttler hopes the prodi is managing well over on the other side of the globe, seeing crushed injuries and fabricating presentable looking splints for her patients!
23 February 2006
16 February 2006
shoot: catharsis in action
15 feb 06waterfront, esplanade
the shuttler was feeling a little out of sorts due to certain recent events in her life. so she decided to meet up with some trigger-happy friends for a night of photo-taking. listening to the shutter click repeatedly created such a therapeutic experience that it no longer matter what she was photographing.
if only unhappiness could be closed out of her life as the shutter clicked.
14 February 2006
01 February 2006
27 January 2006
22 January 2006
shoot: reaching the checkpoint
the big two-one.for reaching another checkpoint in this long journey called life, the shuttler would like to wish the following (in order of birth) a wonderful 21st birthday:
a physiotherapist-to-be, a particular mrs-j-to-be, a good old friend of 13 odd years, an accountant-to-be who loves pink and shopping, a gentle big guy, an occupational therapist-to-be and a good old friend of 8 years.
you guys know who you are. happy 21st birthday!
10 January 2006
07 January 2006
snap: Irish traditions
the Temple Bar pubTemple Bar (a rather cultural area in Dublin with cobbly streets)
Dublin, Ireland
1 Jan 2006
snap: peak thru the clouds
walking back down to the Marangu Gate (1970m) from Horombo (3720m)Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
24 Dec 2005
snap: finally at the summit!
Uhuru Peak (5895m above sea level)summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
23 Dec 2005
snap: another shot from above
another pic from Gilman's Point (5681m)Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
23 Dec 2005
snap: up above the clouds
view from Gilman's Point (5681m above sea level)Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
23 Dec 2005
snap: sunrise whilst scrambling
only shot of the sunrise managed to be captured as we scrambled up to Gilman's Point (5681m)Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
23 Dec 2005
snap: a peak amongst the lunar landscape
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lokking out from Kibo Hut (4700m above sea level)Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
22 Dec 2005
snap: 'lunar landscape'
the 'Saddle' --> between Horombo (3720m) and Kibo (4700m)Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
22 Dec 2005
snap: sunrise above the clouds
Mandara Huts, 2720m above sea levelMount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
20 Dec 2005
shoot: the year ahead
Prodi has been missing-in-action for awhile, but she's finally back from her x'mas trip so new additions of pictures will be going up soon. It's a new year again so Happy New Year everyone! May 2006 be a good year for all! In about 10 days time, Prodi will be starting on a 3 month placement in a different town. So hopefully, there'll be chances to explore and more photos to be taken. In the meantime, do keep dropping by and have a fab year ahead!
01 January 2006
shoot: goodbye 2005. hello 2006.
it has been a roller-coaster year in 2005, both mentally and emotionally for the shuttler. she hopes that in the new year, things would move on and she would get along with life, like how she used to.
a new year signifies a new beginning. may she find that beginning soon.
and to all readers: here's wishing you a splendid start to a smashing year ahead! =)
a new year signifies a new beginning. may she find that beginning soon.
and to all readers: here's wishing you a splendid start to a smashing year ahead! =)
12 December 2005
05 December 2005
02 December 2005
01 December 2005
29 November 2005
26 November 2005
22 November 2005
21 November 2005
20 November 2005
18 November 2005
shoot: the battle of the best
bridge between suntec and citylink17 Nov 2005
it's the time of the year again where all major shopping centers would begin the battle for having the best xmas decorations and lights. the shuttler would attempt to capture all of the lights to the best she can. she has some difficulties taking such pictures due to the large scale decorations and her seemingly small statue next to them.
say goodbye to a busy year and welcome a better year ahead!
13 November 2005
12 November 2005
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