Cler's World: September 2008

I just took out something that was given to me from one of the lovely old ladies gave me before I left to Samoa last year. Hand made by her and her husband, she sells them to raise money to give to missions. Last year she made enough to raise $100 for Samoa Medical Mission so that I could buy glasses with the money.

Have a look

A Cross in My Pocket!

I carry a cross in my pocket
A Simple reminder to me
Of the fact that I am Christian
No matter where I may be.

This little cross is not magic
Nor is it a good luck charm
It isn't meant to protect me
From every physical harm.

It's not for identification
For all the world to see
It's simply an understanding
Between my Saviour and me.

When I put my hand in my pocket
To bring out a coin or a key
The cross is there to remind me
Of the price He paid for me

It reminds me too to be thankful
For my blessings day by day
And to strive to serve Him better
In all that I do or say

It's also a daily reminder
Of the peace and comfort I share
With all who know my Master
And give themselves to His care.

So, I carry a cross in my pocket
Reminding no one but me
That Jesus Christ is Lord of my life
If only I'll let Him be

Ok. So my most stressful exam is over. Unsure if I passed. Had to show a heap of confidence, even though I had close to none.

I was given a 9yr old patient (nice and old to cooperate), but getting her history was hard because she was an ESL patient who didn't know what was wrong with her eyes, and her father was hard to understand. It was messy.

Then she had 2 pairs of glasses to deal with. Looking at the prescriptions, I really wonder if the dad understands my questions.

I continue testing, finding her movements hard to interpret. As I go to measure them, I realise I've made a mistake in my initial testing, and have to change that.

Next time I know, I'm down from 40mins to 15. I speed up the process by skipping some tests, which if my initial testing is right, weren't required/ essential.

When I finish, I'm placed into a room to do my write-up. I state my diagnosis, its justification, her short term and long term goals and management, what extra tests I would have done if I had the time, and finally a report to the "ophthalmologist".

I feel confident in the stuff I wrote, until I look back at my initial testing and realise that if I wrote down that I saw something, which was wrong, I'm far gone. SO as I do a hazy post-mortem with my smart Honours friend, I realise I either passed with flying colours, or failed... with flying colours. I don't find out the results until end of the year, when I'm in Japan or HK.

But anyway, the hardest part of my semester (this entire 1/2 semester) is coming to a close. I have one more online Ethics exam before I head to Samoa. When I come back, I won't be "free" but alot more relaxed than before.

Something I have to "look forward" to, is performing a laser consult in none other than... Canto!! I can hardly explain a laser consult (ie the procedure) properly and succinctly in English.. my 1st language.. let alone in Cantonese yet! A language I understand relatively well, but speak around once or twice a week. Now that's going to be fun...

Anyway, as a form of procrastination from reading the stupid Ethics readings, I came online and saw that Sue had posted an item called "If I were a 70s Show character, I would be Jackie." Laughing when I saw this, because it's quite true, although Sue is probably a bit less conceited =P

Thought I'd do it too, and this is what I got

Which That 70's Show Character Are You?
	You are Donna. You are everyone's best friend. You are nice and polite and do your best to make everyone happy. Sometimes you wish that others would see you as more than just a friend, but you don't want to seem pushy. However, there is a crazy streak in you, and if you are crossed then you will not stop until payback has been given. You are well-liked and have your life planned out and you will make your dreams come true.
Find Your Character @ BrainFall.com