Chilly-Nippy-Frozen Mornings

Yeah, as winter sets in it was quite the coldest Winter I've ever experienced. I just can't fathom how the cold sipped in my bones and made me shiver like a patient seizing uncontrollably. It was total chaos!

That's why I can't stand living in a cold place. As if I'll get sick right away. Too much extremes of cold and hot is my pet peeve and I really abhor suffering with the consequences of these extremes in temperature. It was really insane, I don't know.

Finally, I am very stoical sometimes and I'm the one who does not complain all the time except from complaining here. Hehehe. I guess this blog is just my outlet to air my pent up emotions. Although, I guess it's just a slight blunder.

But anyways, I have to stay warm after all. That's why I have a portable heater at home which really made me warm. The seeping cold really had gave a toll on me to trigger some of my arthritic joints to constrict thereby causing some intolerable-tolerable pain.

Cold weather is also making me lazy. I am not really moving a lot lately because of the cold that really made my metabolism down. There is no time for me to move around now because I tend to procrastinate because of the cold to my skin.

Who else doesn't get so timid of this boring and chilly day. I myself just wanted to stay on my bed and risking getting called at home from work, to at least put up some hours because people were just calling in sick. Waaaah.....

Anyways, what else could I do? It's a natural thing to occur during winter time. So it must be apt to just embrace and celebrate the coldness of Winter for it only happens once in a year.

Happy holidays guys! Happy birthday Jesus. And have a blessed yuletide season, to all of you.

Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach In The Annals Of Miss Universe's History

Last Sunday, December 20, 2015, we witnessed the vulnerability of human error in a very prestigious beauty contest of the world. The 2015 Miss Universe Contest, which was held in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada was been marred by a lot of controversies. Despite of the chaos and mixed-up my country's candidate emerged as the eventual and real winner.

I was at work when that happened and because I was excited and not busy at that time I could not help myself checking some of the Facebook comments of my friends living in the East Coast because of the delayed telecast in the West Coast, despite Las Vegas was in the West Coast. So I tend to rely on the spoilers of the early telecast from the East Coast.

From the announcement of the fifteen preliminary candidates, up to the final ten, then the final five, my excitement was really heightened because the Philippine bet was in until the last top three and then I was devastated when I read that she was called out as the eventual first runner-up. I was reallt down-trodden and went to focus on my supervisory responsibilities at work.

And then a twist of fate happened when one of my charge nurse told me that PIa Alonzo Wurtzback won the pageant contest as the 64th Miss Universe. At first I did ot believe it because I just read the Facebook entry that she was declared as the first runner-up.

So I dug up my cell phone in my pocket and browsed some more entries and there I found out that the pageant host announced the wrong winner. And that there were lots of drama on the stage and the audience as well as the contestants were stunned about what happened.

A sudden hot feeling had surge into my body and I felt the adrenaline rush as a sign of my being proud for Pia to have scaled the challenge of the Miss Universe. I was once watching her Bottomline guesting where I saw how determied she was to bring home the crown. And that night she really fought hard to own it. She was a fighter in the end. Do or die I guess!

Despite of a lot of setbacks before, having joined the Bb. Pilinas three times, her shining moments had arrived, having marred by the serious gaffe of the host's human error. Still to the hearts of many Pia was still the eventual winner which was testified by the unanimous claims of the five judges that made up the panel of jurors for the contest.

Although, the wrong girl was crowned and had tasted the limelight and feeling of being the queen for a couple minutes, I was really sorry for her hapless fate. Though she felt she was the victim of the awkward proclamation I guess Pia was also deprived of her final queenly walk and wave on the stage and was also the other hapless victim.

Pia should not be blamed of what happened because this smart and fabulous girl did not deserve to be treated like a cheater because in the first place she did her best to be humble and had stayed grounded for the rest of the show.

I also salute the host for accepting his grave error and showing his humility for the blunder. That was a true essence of a professional host, redeeming himself from the mistake he made and accosting the two ladies their respective unwelcomed fates. Despite of the unfortunate blunder it taught us the vulnerability of human error and that everything is unpredictable.

But yeah, the awkwardness in front of the television, having watched by the million of worldwide spectators, it surely went to the annals of Miss Universe history. Such an unforgettable night for both the girls and everybody who watched it. I will surely will not forget this unfortunate situation on liv etelevision. Hahaha!

Christmas Party

It seems that everytime I come back here to blog all my thoughts were just sinking down, ending up I don't have anything to blog. I mean I've been doing this blog thing for a long time but still I am struggling on what to write. It's been the same topic all the time. But oh well, better than having nothing to write.

Today is the Christmas party at my work and I am working as well. I picked up the lumpia that were asked to bring at 1415 and I got at the facility late but gladly the party did not start yet.

I've been new to this building. I just started last June and it's obvious that I never met some of the workers there. It was jus odd for me to be in the room not knowing most of the people except the ones that I've been working in the past six months.

It's been a strange feeling to feel like that. Being trapped in a room that I nobody knows. It was the first strange feeling I've had. But it went well though because they were all there anyway to meet some new employees and to celebrate the spirit of Christmas which is LOVE.

It was nice though that I've met them at least next time I am not a stranger anymore to them and vice versa. Quite a relief though. Seeing our DON making an effort for us staff to reach out with each other is a very smart move.

We were working on the same building so we must know each other and work as a team. I think this is the message that our DON and Administrator wants us to convey to each other and it was an apt time because it was our Christmas party.

We also exchanged gifts with each other and played games as well. It was a good avenue to have each and everyone know each other and I am glad I was in that room to celebrate the party. After all, it was Christmas anyway.

Yeah, it was really a relief that I am considered as one of the turning force in the building and it's great to be considered as a team member. Yay!

Yuletide Cheer

Christmas is in the air nowadays. The nippy breeze of the early morning air had penetrated my inner body with a stinging chill that keeps reminding me of the heralding holiday season.

It's that time of the year again that reminds us of the joys of giving and of love. It symbolized the love of God, where he sent baby Jesus to be in our midst. It reminds us of the word family. That's why the "nativity" is the symbol of Christmas.

Etymologically, Christmas hails from the word Christ, which means celebration of Christ who humbled Himself and opted to be with us.... humans. In flesh, He came to between us and was born by the unconditional love of our immaculate mother Mary.

Christmas is a celebration for family. We gather every Christmas and share the grace of our Lord by exchanging gifts, stories, and memories. It is the happiest time of the year. And getting together as a family is the main concept of Christmas, hence there were Christmas parties and reunions.

The cold weather symbolizes the North Pole where Saint Nicholas lives. He is one of the instrument of the Christmas celebration. His character of watching and guiding children and giving them gifts and toys during Christmas makes it more meaningful and believable in the eyes of the small children.

Thus Christmas is for children as well. Just like the Infant Jesus whom the three magi or three wise men offered the incense, gold, and myrrh. Three of the most symbolic gifts of ancient Christians which means life's scent, wealth, and bitter challenges.

Christmas is about symbols as well. The jingling bells, the unending gifts and toys we received, the snowflakes, the reindeers, the elves, the stockings, Santa hats, the Snowman, decorative balls, pine trees, twinkling lights, angels, drummer boys, ginger breads, silver icicles, candy canes, eggnogs, even the old jolly Grinch, and many more.

Aaah.... Christmas is really about lots and lots and lots of things. Can't complain about it. Just chilling because of the seeping cold of the night that had rendered me to shiver and contain the warmth of my immaculate downy blankets.

Happy holidays folks!

Tagalog Muna Ako

Ewan ko ba , pero sa mga nakaraang araw medyo busy lang ako. Ni hugas ng singit ko di ko na magawa. (Wiz... totoo ba yun? Biro lag mga folks.) But anyway, wala namang special talaga eh. Medyo busy lang nga kasi dalawa nga ang trabaho at medyo nagahabol pa sa mga pangangailangang pinansiyal dahil nga kababalik ko lang galling bakasyon.

So far, medyo nakakahabol na rin. Marami na nga akong mga bills na nakaabang kasi nga medyo kinapos na ako. Pero okey lang kasi ang reserve ko ang nagsilbing pantapal muna. Buti nga at may savings pa ako. Paano na lang kung wala eh di katakot-takot na penalty or interest and aabutin nun. Well, ano ang magawa ko kung wala na talaga, ano.

So far so good, naman. At least nakabalik na ako sa trabaho. And of course patuloy na naman ang daloy ng pera. Wag lang akong magkkasakit or else another problem na naman. Ouch!

Yang problema talaga, talaga unpredictable., Bigla na lang susulpot ng di mo alam. Paano kasi yan talaga ang buhay. Kahit gaano pa ang pag-iingat mo ay dadating at dadating pa rin. Di sa pinapanalangin kong magkaroon ng problema pero ganun talaga. Hopefully, mga minor lang naman. Pero kahit na, problema pa rin yun.

Sa ngayon, ay abang mode muna ako sa mga balita sa Pilipinas. Ako'y natutuwa naman sa mga balita tungkol sa mga presidentiables. Makikita mo talaga na ang mga tao ay uhaw talaga sa pagbabago. I think, nagsawa na sila sa palaging promesa ng mga traditional na politiko (yung tinatawag nilang TRAPO bah).

But then, nakakatuwa talagang basahin ang mga articles tungkol sa mga kandidato. Sa akin, kahit sino ang Manalo basta uunlad lang ang bansa. Anyway, makikita mo talaga na ang mga tao ay gusto ng pagbabago at talagang itataguyod talaga nila ang kani-kanilang kandidato. Antabayanan na lang natin next year kung sino ang mananalo.

Okay, ngayong nakabalik na ako sa trabaho, nakilala ko ang bago naming administrator. At inalok ako na lumipat sa isang branch naming malapit sa apartment. Natuwa naman ako kasi hindi na ako magda-drive araw-araw ng napakalayo kasi malapit na lang sa bahay. Blessing in disguise talaga na nakilala ko sya. And mind you, pinsan pa sya ng tiyuhan ko sa Batangas. Small world talaga.

So, excited na talaga ako mag-transfer. Although panibagong adjustment na naman at least ang advantage ay mas mabigat sa disadvantage. Ganun talaga ang buhay. Paano ko matamasa ang progress kung hindi ko susubukan. Mahirap lang sa umpisa pero kakayanin ko hanggang sa maka-ayos na ako sa buhay. Hopefully, it will be an apt decision. God bless me please. Ciao!

Piggybacking

Today, I will share you two stories about piggybacking. It is how I called it for a short cut. I hope you know what I mean. It is about work as well, so bear with my stories. I hope you get my sentiments and my emotions. Thank you.

One time at work last week I only worked as a supervisor alone at the facility because my partner was been sick. Imagine admitting seven to ten patients in one shift? It must be so tiring plus the issues in between...... it was very stressful believe me. And those piggybacking issues had add up to the stress I've had.

I came to work late as usual and when I went to the admitting office I was surprised that the board listed eleven patients coming, eight for me and three in CCU and sub-acute. The worst thing is when I know that I am alone. Well, okay, what can I do, it happened already so blessed me Lord.

I went up to my office and read the report of the previous supervisor. And then I made a review of my pending IV antibiotics and made my rounds. After that the admissions kept coming like rain. I was spinning like a wooden top but I still feel relaxed. Then a dilemma arise.

I got a call from the hospital that a patient will be coming from Panorama Kaiser and will be admitted in Rm 332A. I went up to tell the nurse and she told me that that room was been a bedhold room because the patient is in the hospital.

So I was thinking hard and asked myself. What if that patient comes back and the new admission is already here. What will I do? And yes my gut feeling was true. When I came back at my office I got a call that the old patient is coming back.

Now here, the new admit had arrived and had settled in the room. One hour after she called me and demanded that she will be discharge because she doesn't want her room because it is very hot there. Aside from my admissions, this problem had arise. Then of course I am super busy.

I called her doctor and explained everything and good thing he allowed her to go with the promise that he will look for a home health for her in the morning. Then my problem was solved for that issue.

What I mean, admitting shouldn't have put somebody in a room that was already on bedhold because you don't know what will happen in case the patient will come back. And see what happened? I got stuck in the middle. Haist..... And this is a good example of piggybacking story.

Another story had happened today. I came to work late as usual and was told when I came that Room 408A will be picked up for discharge between 1700 and 1800. But then after 1730 the patient was still here. I found out that there will be one coming in that same room from Good Samaritan Hospital and the hospital had already gave report.

Since the admitting had left, the problem was left for me to solve. Seconds later the patient that is coming had arrived but still the patient that was supposed to be discharged was not still being picked-up. I panicked and called my DON and told her about the dilemma. So we came up of a solution but it ended up to another good solution.

Little that I know is that the ambulance that brought the new patient is also the same one who will pick up the one to be discharge. Funny thing is, how will it happen if it is the same room and bed? Ahhhhh.....

So we called the dispatcher of the ambulance to send another transport to pick up the one leaving although it will cost the new one to wait for some more time. Waaah.... but to cut the story short.... we remedied the problem.

Lesson here is that admitting should have not done putting a new patient if the old patient is not being discharged fully because what if the old patient will become sick and that the pick up will be compromised? I mean, they're not thinking well. Haist....

I go crazy with all this problems and I'm super super stressed because I got to do it alone and pronto. Grrrr!

On Being Zilch

I'm quite zilch this time. I mean I cannot move anywhere because my wallet has nothing. I just do this because I don't want to spend a lot for the shopping as well as for eating because I don't want to gain weight. And it works, I guess.

I will just try it our for a week (until next Friday maybe) just to discipline myself on my spending. I think it grew an awareness in me how to take care of my finances and how to save for the future. It was a scary feeling.

What if I don't have anything right now? What will I do? It would be helpless but what could you do but to scrape out your resources and just maintain with what you have. I mean live within your means and nothing else. It could make you more aware of how to manage your finances and motivate you to feel the worth of money.

Yeah, I like challenges for challenges can give you a feel of the real situation and that you'll know, at hand, what to do in case a similar situation comes up. I am really an adventurous person and there is a great feeling of having experienced the reality of each challenging situations. I am a testimony of that and I'm liking the idea of experiencing it in hand.

It also gave me some enormous deep thinking to really foresee what it is in the future, because if you have nothing right now, what would you do in the future? It's scary right?

I am just blessed that God is always there and always telling me to be strong. I know that He is always by my side but I am just stubborn to accept His ideas and unconditional love. I am fully aware of my actions and that I am always willing to experience the worse rather than taking life easy and has a track record of ignoring things.

Hopefully, all will be well and that my goal of losing few more pounds will have an end. Not really wishing it but hopefully it will have a nice outcome, despite I am broke. Hahahaha. Ciao!

Anticipating The Worse

It is an alarming feeling that you cannot do anything if your financial resources is almost zero. I mean, I don't have to tell you about it, but what if all your money in the bank is almost scraped out and you have nothing to replenish all the loses. It's a sad thing but really scary situation.

I myself, did not anticipate this thing to happen but it is a big lesson for me. But anyways, just venting out my fear although I know I can catch up with it. It's just really scary if it can happen to me.

This serves as a big lesson for me now. So hopefully next time when I go to another vacation I have to be sure that I have some money stashed away so that when I come back from vacation I still have some financial security.

My other worries is...... what if I got sick and I don't have any money left for me to tackle all the expenses of the hospitalization? Of course, there should be something set aside for that just in case of emergency.

Ah well, I'm just a worrier and an old fart at that. Hehehe. Pardon me for the offensive word. Haist.... life is always on a tested waters. You always have to be cautious in every decisions you can make or else everything will be out hand. And I agree to that. We must be more keen for the consequences of our actions or else we will suffer for every wrong decisions you will make.

Life is just a movie. We are what we are in our character and in order to yield a top grossing movie you have to be passionate about what you are doing and you can't procrastinate and waste time for what ever happens to you right now could not be duplicated.

Each mistakes we commit will be a moral lesson and your basis to avoid more mistakes and failures.

Yeah, life is tough and that's a fact. Allow me to ask you if you're life is always easy and worry free. No, it's not! Why? Because, what I think it would be monotonous and not substantial enough that it will be always in glory, not unless if you are invincible enough and fortunate enough to get happy most of the time.

This is just a reminder that life is indeed surprising and predictable. So always be on the alert of what will happen and device some alternatives to make it possibly worth enough to be called life. Good luck!

On Falling Out

Seems like I have a post-vacay syndrome. I am still homesick and very lazy lately. I had started going back to work but it seems that my mind was still thinking about the beach, the hike, the food, the traffic, the restaurants, etc. I feel so pathetic right now. I think I am depress.

Anyways, to amend for my procrastinations, I think it would be advisable to blog my thoughts and share it with you. How's that? Fair enough, right?

Anyways, things must have to go back to normal so I needed to just set aside my thoughts and feelings about home and just focus on my present here. I mean, the job, the chores, the things that I used to do here before I went on vacation. I am just very homesick I guess.

Hopefully, things will be back to normal. I just needed somebody to hold on to. I guess prayers can help. How long was it been that I haven't been to church? It's been a long time I guess. That's why my anxiety was been heightened and it's up to the brim. O think I have to detach myself from worldly things and just focus on praying and surrendering to God about my grievances and atrocities.

Well, I'm just optimistic that it will be over soon and that I will be feeling well and pumped up to go back to work. It seems that I am at work yet my thoughts were not there. I mean, that's the reality right. I know I will surpass this test but it's just inevitable to feel this way.

Strengthening my faith is really paramount not because I guess I am falling out. It made me really distracted and not focus on what I am doing.

I think it's only me and me alone who can help myself. And I am really trying my best to overcome this dilemma. So help me God.