Brief comment.
On Wednesday, I got to dress up in Hospital Scrubs and go into the operating areas.
Man.. I looked darn sexy in those scrubs. My pharmacist told me I looked the part for a doctor.
It almost made me want to study medicine and become a surgeon.
..almost.
Sorry for being so brief.
Scott
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
The Scooter Chronicles 2
Hi all,
I apologise to all those who have been faithfully checking this blog every day for my spine-chilling stories from the south (and that's not all that's chilled). Alas, I have no internet access down here. I am currently speaking to you via a small dog in Indooroopilly.
No. I have come into a UQ lab (where my friend works) to filter through my spam while he does a few things. So time is short.
To summarise the last two weeks:
1. I arrived in Rocky (Tuesday)
2. I enjoyed Rocky
3. I left Rocky (Friday)
4. I arrived in Brisbane (Friday)
5. I got food poisoning from some dodgy chicken from BI-LO (Friday night)
6. I started prac at the Wesley Hospital (Monday morning)
7. I was admitted to the Wesley as a patient via Emergency (Monday night)
8. I was discharged from the Wesley (Friday morning)
9. I resumed prac at the Wesley (Monday morning)
That's about it.
Now I have to run. Can't guarantee any more posts until I get back to Townsville (5 August).
Thanks for all your prayers and emails - they have been much appreciated. I'm praying for everyone who's going on camp (plus the rest of you) - I hope it will be an enriching time of spiritual growth and godly relationships.
Your brother in Christ,
Scott
I apologise to all those who have been faithfully checking this blog every day for my spine-chilling stories from the south (and that's not all that's chilled). Alas, I have no internet access down here. I am currently speaking to you via a small dog in Indooroopilly.
No. I have come into a UQ lab (where my friend works) to filter through my spam while he does a few things. So time is short.
To summarise the last two weeks:
1. I arrived in Rocky (Tuesday)
2. I enjoyed Rocky
3. I left Rocky (Friday)
4. I arrived in Brisbane (Friday)
5. I got food poisoning from some dodgy chicken from BI-LO (Friday night)
6. I started prac at the Wesley Hospital (Monday morning)
7. I was admitted to the Wesley as a patient via Emergency (Monday night)
8. I was discharged from the Wesley (Friday morning)
9. I resumed prac at the Wesley (Monday morning)
That's about it.
Now I have to run. Can't guarantee any more posts until I get back to Townsville (5 August).
Thanks for all your prayers and emails - they have been much appreciated. I'm praying for everyone who's going on camp (plus the rest of you) - I hope it will be an enriching time of spiritual growth and godly relationships.
Your brother in Christ,
Scott
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Brisbane Prac Post #1
Well, it's about time I put this blog to good use.
So, I've decided to adopt my friend Nathan's style* and, rather than emailing copious amounts of people and cramming up their inboxes, I'll be publishing my experiences on this blog and you may read them as you please.
I'll get to it.
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My adventure began leaving Townsville yesterday afternoon. Beebs was kind enough to drive me to the train station, where I realised my first mistake - I left my pillow and my jersey (only significant jacket) at home. Fortunately, ever-resourceful-Beebs keeps her own jersey in her car, and was kind enough to lend it to me for my trip south.
So, for the next four weeks, I'm Beebs. Don't get confused now.
I've always said that you meet the most interesting people on the train. Economy class, chiefly. Why, this trip I had the pleasure of sharing my region of the cabin with four children (two sets of siblings, under seven years), and their respective single mothers. It was noisy and rowdy, but the abuse that some of these children endure from their parents.. it was a real eye-opener and left one feeling helpless, and greatly sympathetic.
But perhaps the most interesting point of the trip (note I say 'interesting', and not 'highlight') was the chat I had in the club car with a drunken clairvoyant. After one too many rounds with the chardonnay, she asked me about what I do and went on to give me some... 'insight into myself'. As it turns out, according to the Amazing Miss Alco:
- I am much more than a pharmacist
- I am much farther than I think
- I need to remember the word 'backbone', even if it doesn't make any sense to me now
Well, she was right about point number three. In fact none of it made any sense to me. Her insight consisted of vague comments fading into the depths of ambiguity and obscurity. Fortunately there was no obscenity - that was coming from the next table.
So a fun trip, with very little sleep. Or inspiration.
But now I am home in Rocky, and get to spend three days with my family before heading down to Brisbane. I have no plans and no committments. It's like heaven, except it's Rocky.
Unfortunately, I don't know how frequenlty I'll be able to access internet whilst in Brisbane, but I hope to give you an up-to-date, blow-by-blow account of my journey as it unfolds. Or as regularly as I can.
Sincerely,
Scott
PS. Stay tuned for my personal analysis of NUGS - full of mindless abuse, mockery and obnoxiousness. And that's just my report.
*Here, it's best to apply the loosest definition of the word 'style' that you can.
So, I've decided to adopt my friend Nathan's style* and, rather than emailing copious amounts of people and cramming up their inboxes, I'll be publishing my experiences on this blog and you may read them as you please.
I'll get to it.
-------------------------------------------------
My adventure began leaving Townsville yesterday afternoon. Beebs was kind enough to drive me to the train station, where I realised my first mistake - I left my pillow and my jersey (only significant jacket) at home. Fortunately, ever-resourceful-Beebs keeps her own jersey in her car, and was kind enough to lend it to me for my trip south.
So, for the next four weeks, I'm Beebs. Don't get confused now.
I've always said that you meet the most interesting people on the train. Economy class, chiefly. Why, this trip I had the pleasure of sharing my region of the cabin with four children (two sets of siblings, under seven years), and their respective single mothers. It was noisy and rowdy, but the abuse that some of these children endure from their parents.. it was a real eye-opener and left one feeling helpless, and greatly sympathetic.
But perhaps the most interesting point of the trip (note I say 'interesting', and not 'highlight') was the chat I had in the club car with a drunken clairvoyant. After one too many rounds with the chardonnay, she asked me about what I do and went on to give me some... 'insight into myself'. As it turns out, according to the Amazing Miss Alco:
- I am much more than a pharmacist
- I am much farther than I think
- I need to remember the word 'backbone', even if it doesn't make any sense to me now
Well, she was right about point number three. In fact none of it made any sense to me. Her insight consisted of vague comments fading into the depths of ambiguity and obscurity. Fortunately there was no obscenity - that was coming from the next table.
So a fun trip, with very little sleep. Or inspiration.
But now I am home in Rocky, and get to spend three days with my family before heading down to Brisbane. I have no plans and no committments. It's like heaven, except it's Rocky.
Unfortunately, I don't know how frequenlty I'll be able to access internet whilst in Brisbane, but I hope to give you an up-to-date, blow-by-blow account of my journey as it unfolds. Or as regularly as I can.
Sincerely,
Scott
PS. Stay tuned for my personal analysis of NUGS - full of mindless abuse, mockery and obnoxiousness. And that's just my report.
*Here, it's best to apply the loosest definition of the word 'style' that you can.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Interesting Pigeon Fact # 4
Originally broadcast 12 March 2005
Dear loyal pigeon-lovers,
What follows is Interesting Pigeon Fact #4 in all its quirky* glory.
"Pigeons, when threatened, can puff themselves up to two-thirds the size of an albatross. Experts are still attempting to figure out what flavour."
Until the release of Interesting Pigeon Fact #5, best keep your distance.
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* Please note, there is nothing 'quirky' about a pigeon.
Dear loyal pigeon-lovers,
What follows is Interesting Pigeon Fact #4 in all its quirky* glory.
"Pigeons, when threatened, can puff themselves up to two-thirds the size of an albatross. Experts are still attempting to figure out what flavour."
Until the release of Interesting Pigeon Fact #5, best keep your distance.
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* Please note, there is nothing 'quirky' about a pigeon.
Friday, June 09, 2006
The Best of 'Interesting Pigeon Facts' - Issue 2
Interesting Pigeon Fact #2
Originally broadcast 11 March 2005
"Pigeons are capable of travelling great distances by stowing away in the exhaust pipes of long vehicles."
We apologise that subscribers will not receive Interesting Pigeon Fact #3, due to a lack of interest. Consequently, Interesting Pigeon Fact #4 will hit with full force*.
*Much like the pigeon in Interesting Pigeon Fact #2, if pressure builds up too much.
Originally broadcast 11 March 2005
"Pigeons are capable of travelling great distances by stowing away in the exhaust pipes of long vehicles."
We apologise that subscribers will not receive Interesting Pigeon Fact #3, due to a lack of interest. Consequently, Interesting Pigeon Fact #4 will hit with full force*.
*Much like the pigeon in Interesting Pigeon Fact #2, if pressure builds up too much.
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