Hey Everyone!
Just a quick update to let you know I am still alive. I am in Venice at the moment and having a good time, getting lots of sun that I missed out on earlier this year. I went for a boat ride on one of the cannals today which was really good. Rome was a little disappointing, being really hot and having to walk around everywhere. There are onyl scattered ruins everywhere, not many remaining structures of the original city. The highlights so far are: Paris, Switzerland and Venice. Till next time.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
In London
Hey everyone. I'm in London at the moment. Have got to see a number of sights around here which are pretty good. My tour of Europe starts tomorrow morning. Thankfully we had 2 days to get adjusted to the time, but I am still pretty out of it. 9 hours difference is a long time. Anyway, things are going well, we aren't lost yet. It's actually quite easy to find your way around which is really good. Anyway, that's all for now.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
New Hairstyle
I thought it was about time for a change, and so I dyed my hair. Some people say it looks good, and others dont say anything- maybe they don't even notice. I'm still getting used to it, but I think I like it. It blends in well, but also stands out, which is want I wanted. Its just so expensive to get it- compared to my $20 hair cut that I get about once a year... I really should look after my hair better. Saturday, July 26, 2008
Europe Itinerary
For those interested here is my Europe itinerary... that starts in less than 2 weeks!!!!!
EUROPE UNPLUGGED 2008 - 22 DAYS
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (Fri, Aug 8). Depart London, catch the ferry from Dover to Calais. Once on board our Topdeck coach we make our way to Paris. This evening we head into "The City of Lights" for a spectacular night light tour. The tour takes us past the Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower.
DAY 2 PARIS (Sat, Aug 9). Explore the sights of Paris at own pace - Notre Dame Cathedral, the Georges Pompidou Centre, the Louvre or the Musee D'Orsay. Spend the morning on a bicycle tour around this spectacular city. Wander through the shops on Rue de Rivoli or spend the afternoon in a sidewalk cafe. After picnic dinner under the shadows of the Eiffel Tower, take an Seine River cruise or see the cabaret show in Paris at the famous ‘Paradis Latin’.
DAY 3 PARIS TO LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND (Sun, Aug 10). This morning we depart Paris and travel through the French countryside to Switzerland. We head on to Lauterbrunnen, a village at the base of the Jungfrau and Schilthorn mountains.
DAY 4 LAUTERBRUNNEN (Mon, Aug 11). Take a train ride up through the Jungfrau Mountain to the top of Europe. View the amazing ice palace, try glacial skiing (weather permitting) or Husky sleigh rides (subject to seasonal openings). There are mountain walks available, take a mountain bike on one of the tracks, or visit the Trummelbach Waterfalls.
DAY 5 LAUTERBRUNNEN TO AVIGNON, FRANCE (Tue, Aug 12). Today, drive back through the heart of France to Avignon in the wine-growing region of the Rhone Valley. This evening we take a walk into the old town centre past the Palace of the Popes and the Pont St Benezet (immortalised in the nursery rhyme).
DAY 6 AVIGNON TO FRENCH RIVIERA (Wed, Aug 13). Today we drive through the heart of France to Avignon in the wine-growing region of the Rhone Valley. This afternoon it’s off to the beaches of the French Riviera. Tonight we head into Monaco where the gambling tables of Monte Carlo await us.
DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA (Thurs, Aug 14). Today we have a free day to visit Nice, capital of the Riviera. Stroll the Promenades, go Roller Blading, or lay by the Mediterranean.
DAY 8 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY (Fri, Aug 15). This morning we travel via the historic city of Pisa, with plenty of time to see the famous Leaning Tower, before heading to our campsite overlooking the historic centre of Florence.
DAY 9 FLORENCE TO ROME (Sat, Aug 16). During our morning walking tour of Florence city, see the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo Cathedral, Uffizi Gallery and Santa Croce. Visit to a leather demonstration as well as a visit to Walter's Gold and Silver shop. After lunch, it’s on to Rome, the Eternal City and home of the Vatican City, St Peter's Cathedral, and the Colosseum. The walking tour takes us to the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Ancient Roman Forum, the massive Victor Emmanuel Monument and the Colosseum.
DAY 10 ROME (Sun, Aug 17). Use the free day to explore the Palatine hill area (the ancient commercial and political heart of Rome) or go shopping in trendy fashion boutiques. There are plenty of bars in the famous Trastevere neighbourhood to visit after dinner tonight.
DAY 11 ROME TO VENICE (Mon, Aug 18). This morning is our chance to visit the stunning Vatican Museum and St Peter’s Cathedral. Then we say farewell to Rome and head north through Tuscany and over the Apennine mountains. During the afternoon we travel on to enchanting Venice.
DAY 12 VENICE (Tue, Aug 19). Built on an island, Venice’s network of canals and narrow passageways means that a walking tour is the only way to truly appreciate the splendours that only Venice can offer. Such as the bustling St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, Doges Palace, the Campanile and Rialto Bridge - followed by a demonstration of traditional Venetian lace making. A ride through the canals in a gondola. Travel by motorboat along the Grand Canal before dinner.
DAY 13 VENICE TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA (Wed, Aug 20). Today it’s off to the capital of Austria, the beautiful city of Vienna. At night visit the Prater Amusement Park (see if we can recognise it from a scene in one of the James Bond films).
DAY 14 VIENNA (Thurs, Aug 21). Sights include the Schonbrunn and Hoffburg Palaces; St Stephen's Cathedral, the Opera House and Spanish Riding School (if in town). An optional excursion to a traditional Schnapps Museum. Tonight visit a traditional Viennese Chamber Orchestra in one of Vienna’s many Palaces, and have dinner in the Palace after the concert!
DAY 15 VIENNA TO MUNICH, GERMANY (Fri, Aug 22). Travel to the Munich, the capital of Bavaria, stopping to reflect on the horrors of WWII during a visit to Mauthausen concentration camp. A walking tour will take us to see the Marienplatz, Church of our Lady, the Glockenspiel and old Town Hall. Don’t leave Bavaria without a night in the beerhalls sampling a German beer or two whilst being entertained by the traditional Oompah band.
DAY 16 MUNICH TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC (Sat, Aug 23). Travel to the Czech Republic and the city of a thousand spires, Prague. Our walking tour will take us to the memorable Charles Bridge, Hradcany Castle, the Old Jewish Quarter, Powder Tower, Tyne Church, and the Wenceslas Square where Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution took place.
DAY 17 PRAGUE (Sun, Aug 24). From the trams rumbling along the streets and the artists around Charles Bridge, to the old traditional Inns and hand-made puppets. We have plenty of free time today to wander around the historic city centre, lunch in one of the local cafes.
DAY 18 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY (Mon, Aug 25). First up today we stop in 800 year old Dresden before continuing on to Berlin, the vibrant capital city of Germany.
DAY 19 BERLIN (Tue, Aug 26). The many sights and museums help to give us an understanding of the history of the city. Included are the famous Victory Monument, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Ku'Dam and the world renowned Zoo. We will stop at the Checkpoint Charlie Museum and travel down the Unter Den Linden in former East Berlin.
DAY 20 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (Wed, Aug 27). Next to Amsterdam, the party capital of Holland. On our way into the city, we will see cheese and traditional clog making demonstrations. Tonight is spent in the famous Red Light District.
DAY 21 AMSTERDAM (Thurs, Aug 28). A great way to see Amsterdam is on a bicycle tour. Then plenty of time to see the Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Anne Frank's House and also spend time in the Rijks and Van Gogh Museums. Why not visit the ‘Heineken Experience’ in the original Heineken Brewery. Maybe take a trip through the canals on our famous canal cruise tonight after our farewell dinner.
DAY 22 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND (Fri, Aug 29). Today we make our way to France via Belgium and catch the cross-channel ferry from Calais to Dover, arriving in London in the early evening.
DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (Fri, Aug 8). Depart London, catch the ferry from Dover to Calais. Once on board our Topdeck coach we make our way to Paris. This evening we head into "The City of Lights" for a spectacular night light tour. The tour takes us past the Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower.
DAY 2 PARIS (Sat, Aug 9). Explore the sights of Paris at own pace - Notre Dame Cathedral, the Georges Pompidou Centre, the Louvre or the Musee D'Orsay. Spend the morning on a bicycle tour around this spectacular city. Wander through the shops on Rue de Rivoli or spend the afternoon in a sidewalk cafe. After picnic dinner under the shadows of the Eiffel Tower, take an Seine River cruise or see the cabaret show in Paris at the famous ‘Paradis Latin’.
DAY 3 PARIS TO LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND (Sun, Aug 10). This morning we depart Paris and travel through the French countryside to Switzerland. We head on to Lauterbrunnen, a village at the base of the Jungfrau and Schilthorn mountains.
DAY 4 LAUTERBRUNNEN (Mon, Aug 11). Take a train ride up through the Jungfrau Mountain to the top of Europe. View the amazing ice palace, try glacial skiing (weather permitting) or Husky sleigh rides (subject to seasonal openings). There are mountain walks available, take a mountain bike on one of the tracks, or visit the Trummelbach Waterfalls.
DAY 5 LAUTERBRUNNEN TO AVIGNON, FRANCE (Tue, Aug 12). Today, drive back through the heart of France to Avignon in the wine-growing region of the Rhone Valley. This evening we take a walk into the old town centre past the Palace of the Popes and the Pont St Benezet (immortalised in the nursery rhyme).
DAY 6 AVIGNON TO FRENCH RIVIERA (Wed, Aug 13). Today we drive through the heart of France to Avignon in the wine-growing region of the Rhone Valley. This afternoon it’s off to the beaches of the French Riviera. Tonight we head into Monaco where the gambling tables of Monte Carlo await us.
DAY 7 FRENCH RIVIERA (Thurs, Aug 14). Today we have a free day to visit Nice, capital of the Riviera. Stroll the Promenades, go Roller Blading, or lay by the Mediterranean.
DAY 8 FRENCH RIVIERA TO FLORENCE, ITALY (Fri, Aug 15). This morning we travel via the historic city of Pisa, with plenty of time to see the famous Leaning Tower, before heading to our campsite overlooking the historic centre of Florence.
DAY 9 FLORENCE TO ROME (Sat, Aug 16). During our morning walking tour of Florence city, see the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo Cathedral, Uffizi Gallery and Santa Croce. Visit to a leather demonstration as well as a visit to Walter's Gold and Silver shop. After lunch, it’s on to Rome, the Eternal City and home of the Vatican City, St Peter's Cathedral, and the Colosseum. The walking tour takes us to the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Ancient Roman Forum, the massive Victor Emmanuel Monument and the Colosseum.
DAY 10 ROME (Sun, Aug 17). Use the free day to explore the Palatine hill area (the ancient commercial and political heart of Rome) or go shopping in trendy fashion boutiques. There are plenty of bars in the famous Trastevere neighbourhood to visit after dinner tonight.
DAY 11 ROME TO VENICE (Mon, Aug 18). This morning is our chance to visit the stunning Vatican Museum and St Peter’s Cathedral. Then we say farewell to Rome and head north through Tuscany and over the Apennine mountains. During the afternoon we travel on to enchanting Venice.
DAY 12 VENICE (Tue, Aug 19). Built on an island, Venice’s network of canals and narrow passageways means that a walking tour is the only way to truly appreciate the splendours that only Venice can offer. Such as the bustling St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, Doges Palace, the Campanile and Rialto Bridge - followed by a demonstration of traditional Venetian lace making. A ride through the canals in a gondola. Travel by motorboat along the Grand Canal before dinner.
DAY 13 VENICE TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA (Wed, Aug 20). Today it’s off to the capital of Austria, the beautiful city of Vienna. At night visit the Prater Amusement Park (see if we can recognise it from a scene in one of the James Bond films).
DAY 14 VIENNA (Thurs, Aug 21). Sights include the Schonbrunn and Hoffburg Palaces; St Stephen's Cathedral, the Opera House and Spanish Riding School (if in town). An optional excursion to a traditional Schnapps Museum. Tonight visit a traditional Viennese Chamber Orchestra in one of Vienna’s many Palaces, and have dinner in the Palace after the concert!
DAY 15 VIENNA TO MUNICH, GERMANY (Fri, Aug 22). Travel to the Munich, the capital of Bavaria, stopping to reflect on the horrors of WWII during a visit to Mauthausen concentration camp. A walking tour will take us to see the Marienplatz, Church of our Lady, the Glockenspiel and old Town Hall. Don’t leave Bavaria without a night in the beerhalls sampling a German beer or two whilst being entertained by the traditional Oompah band.
DAY 16 MUNICH TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC (Sat, Aug 23). Travel to the Czech Republic and the city of a thousand spires, Prague. Our walking tour will take us to the memorable Charles Bridge, Hradcany Castle, the Old Jewish Quarter, Powder Tower, Tyne Church, and the Wenceslas Square where Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution took place.
DAY 17 PRAGUE (Sun, Aug 24). From the trams rumbling along the streets and the artists around Charles Bridge, to the old traditional Inns and hand-made puppets. We have plenty of free time today to wander around the historic city centre, lunch in one of the local cafes.
DAY 18 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY (Mon, Aug 25). First up today we stop in 800 year old Dresden before continuing on to Berlin, the vibrant capital city of Germany.
DAY 19 BERLIN (Tue, Aug 26). The many sights and museums help to give us an understanding of the history of the city. Included are the famous Victory Monument, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Ku'Dam and the world renowned Zoo. We will stop at the Checkpoint Charlie Museum and travel down the Unter Den Linden in former East Berlin.
DAY 20 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (Wed, Aug 27). Next to Amsterdam, the party capital of Holland. On our way into the city, we will see cheese and traditional clog making demonstrations. Tonight is spent in the famous Red Light District.
DAY 21 AMSTERDAM (Thurs, Aug 28). A great way to see Amsterdam is on a bicycle tour. Then plenty of time to see the Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Anne Frank's House and also spend time in the Rijks and Van Gogh Museums. Why not visit the ‘Heineken Experience’ in the original Heineken Brewery. Maybe take a trip through the canals on our famous canal cruise tonight after our farewell dinner.
DAY 22 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON, ENGLAND (Fri, Aug 29). Today we make our way to France via Belgium and catch the cross-channel ferry from Calais to Dover, arriving in London in the early evening.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
New Week
So it's another week already. The weekend went too fast. Not much happened this weekend, should have done more packing so I can be ready to move out this week. Big week ahead.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Wednesdayitis
This is picture is a good example of how I felt at one point today. I haven't been that angry for quite a while. I did get to go on my tea break soon after, which was good timing and by the end I had calmed down a lot. I also didn't get indigestion from eating too hastily and angrily either with was good. It was just one of those days that started out by me stepping in my breakfast that I had left on the floor this morning (I was sitting on the floor to eat breakfast) which was my own fault, can't blame anyone else for that unfortunately. Thankfully after tea I didn't have anything/anyone else annoy me, and I had a good night after that. So hurray for my day not being entirely bad.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Karate Tournament
Today was my first Karate tournament. After more nerves than expected, I actually enjoyed myself a lot and did much better than expected. For kata, the part where you do a series of moves according to what grade you are, I didn't do too bad but could have done better. For Kumite the organised non-contact fight I actually surprised myself and got into it a lot more than I have before. I didn't feel as confident with Kumite because I haven't had much practice at it, but I actually go some points which I was very happy about. So it was a sucessful tournament after waiting for 4 1/2 hours for my event to start.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Relax, end of the week
So, its finally Friday. I've go my car back after a long 35 minute, mostly up hill walk that required a lot of effort and spent energy. I also ended up with a larger dent in my bank account than expected, which is a little disappointing. Now all I have left to do today is to survive another 8 hour shift at work. I doubt it will be as bad as the last 2 days because I don't think there will be many beds left in the hospital to fit any more patients, well that's what I am hoping. Then I will come back to my room, curl up in front of my heater, listening to some music and relax.
If only we had a fireplace in our house...Thursday, June 19, 2008
Friday
Its Friday... well it feels like Friday, and I wish it was Friday... so why can't it be Friday?
It was a busy day today, and yesterday. I did a bit of overtime tonight and didn't finish until 8:30pm. And the shift I did had a lunch break and afternoon tea break, so no actually tea/dinner break. So I was pretty hungry when I got home. So, I ate, watched TV, talked to a few people on the phone, and am now back on the internet- my usual, boring routine. So today felt like Friday because I am pretty tired. I wish it was Friday, because then I wouldn't have to work tomorrow. But it's not. On the plus side, I have another day where I can go and get my car from the mechanic, which has been there since Monday and I just haven't been able to go and get it yet. But, rest assured, my car hasn't given me much more trouble, I just had it serviced and it needed new front break pads... even though it did die on me the beginning of last week! But I have forgiven it for doing that, mainly because I don't look after it as well as I should, so its probably my fault. Anyway, tomorrow I will be happy, because it will actually be Friday.
It was a busy day today, and yesterday. I did a bit of overtime tonight and didn't finish until 8:30pm. And the shift I did had a lunch break and afternoon tea break, so no actually tea/dinner break. So I was pretty hungry when I got home. So, I ate, watched TV, talked to a few people on the phone, and am now back on the internet- my usual, boring routine. So today felt like Friday because I am pretty tired. I wish it was Friday, because then I wouldn't have to work tomorrow. But it's not. On the plus side, I have another day where I can go and get my car from the mechanic, which has been there since Monday and I just haven't been able to go and get it yet. But, rest assured, my car hasn't given me much more trouble, I just had it serviced and it needed new front break pads... even though it did die on me the beginning of last week! But I have forgiven it for doing that, mainly because I don't look after it as well as I should, so its probably my fault. Anyway, tomorrow I will be happy, because it will actually be Friday.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
8 Months Later...
She post's again!
So, as you can see I have updated my blogs layout (If you saw it before). Its probably a bit too purple and needs a few other colours, but I like it for now. Me update time:
- I have finished my New Grad program and am no longer the newbie
- I have a full time job in Recovery and am really enjoying it
- My Brother got married, I gained a new sister
- I have had another birthday and am now a year older, and hopefully wiser
- I have my first karate tournament in a week and will be aiming for gold
- I still live in the same house as before, but I will be moving out in 2 weeks
- I am going to Europe in August this year!!!! Only 7 more weeks, very exciting
- I finally own a digital camera so I can actually take photos when I'm in Europe
Other than that, I'm still pretty much the same 'me' as before.
So, as you can see I have updated my blogs layout (If you saw it before). Its probably a bit too purple and needs a few other colours, but I like it for now. Me update time:
- I have finished my New Grad program and am no longer the newbie
- I have a full time job in Recovery and am really enjoying it
- My Brother got married, I gained a new sister
- I have had another birthday and am now a year older, and hopefully wiser
- I have my first karate tournament in a week and will be aiming for gold
- I still live in the same house as before, but I will be moving out in 2 weeks
- I am going to Europe in August this year!!!! Only 7 more weeks, very exciting
- I finally own a digital camera so I can actually take photos when I'm in Europe
Other than that, I'm still pretty much the same 'me' as before.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Free Bible programs for you computer
Well in the last week was introduced to a free downloadable bible program that looked really good, and called e-sword. For those that may want the bible on their computer here is the link: http://www.e-sword.net/index.html
And then I got interested and looked around for more free downloadable bibles and found a site that is relatively similar, but I prefer this one better and is from bible explorer. And here is the link for those that may want it: http://www.bible-explorer.com/
So I am quite enjoying this program. It has a few different free bible translations, and many commentaries, and other literature. I read pilgrims progress this weekend, and I hadn't actually read the full story. I had only read many different childrens versions and watched a video of it, but the original story has a lot more in it. Anyway, its up to you, if you want it, but I just thought I would share.
Monday, October 01, 2007
Me, Me, its all about me!
BASICS-
Full Name: Kylie-Anne Marie Major
Birthday: Comes around every year in June
Birthplace: Narem. WA
Current Location: Sydney, NSW
Marital Status: Not married
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: ?175cm
Shoe Size: 7-8
Right or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: Auzzie, Auzzie, Auzzie, then maybe English
Parents Still Together: yep
Siblings: yep- brother and sister
DO YOU
Color Your Hair: have dont it once, and didn't really like it
Twirl Your Hair: yeah, have been known to do that
Have Tattoos: nope, probably one day though
Have Piercings: nope
Want More Piercings: nope
Like Roller Coasters: yep, especially when with others who dont like them
Wish You Could Live Somewhere Else: yep, eg. back in WA, but have to wait til next year
Like Cleaning: yeah mostly, when I feel like it
Write In Print Or Cursive: whatever I feel like, mostly print lately
Own A Webcam: nope
Own A Laptop: yep
Own A Cellular: (edited: Own a mobile:) yep
Think Your Attractive: guess so
Get Motion Sickness: Nope
Want To Get Married: I guess so, one day
Believe In Yourself: hmm, needs a little improvement here
Get Along With Your Parents: hmm, still to be decided
Play An Instrument: yeah, sort of- need more improvement here too
Like Thunderstorms: yep
Swear: darn friends putting words into my head.. a little lol
Smoke: Only when on fire accidentally
Drink: sure, hope everyone does, dont want any dehydrated people coming through EC
Shower Daily: 98% of the time
Want To Go To College: nope, been there, done that
Know how To Drive: lol, I have a liscence, but- know how to drive?... thats up to you to decide
Cheat On Tests/Homework: nope, dont have any of those any more... in the past it has happened
Believe There Is Life On Other Planets: yep
Read The Newspaper: rarely
Wear Hats: rarely
Believe In Miracles: yep
Do Well In School: hard to know as I'm not in school... in the past I guess so, if I wanted to
Hate Yourself: nope, whats the point of that?
Have An Obsession: not really
Have a Best Friend: yep
Have Close Friends: yep
Care About Looks: it is rated higher than it should
Like Your Handwriting: sure, why not
Collect Anything: stuff...
HAVE YOU EVER
Been In A Fist Fight: not a proper one, but have hit someone
Considered A Life In Crime: not really
Considered Being A Hooker: nope
Lied To Someone: yep, I'm not perfect
Been Used: probably
Used Someone: probably
Been In Love: yep, I love my family and friends
Kicked Someone In The Nuts: tried to, but I was too mad that I missed- go figure
Stolen Anything: yep, not perfect again
Held A Gun: yep, and shot one, and have killed one or two things
Cheated On Someone: nope
Been Cheated On: nope, not that I know of
Been Drunk: nope, no vampire has come by
Passed Out: nearly did once or twice
Been High: yep, but not afraid of hights too much
Smoked A Cigarette: no, but breathed in enough smoke that it has put me off for life
Been Dumped: yeah, although its more complicated than that
Skipped Class: yep, once or twice
Skipped School: I guess you could say that
Made Out With Just A Friend: nope
CURRENTS
Mood: hopeful, excited and greatful
Hair: yep, still have it
Clothing: casual- jeans and shirt
Shoes: bare feet
What You Smell Like: Uhh, nothing really, maybe a mixture of me and my patients
Thing You Smell: fresh air, well as fresh as it gets in Sydney (which isn't much)
CD In Stereo: my CD player isn't working :(, but listening to Hands of Grace ATM on the computer
Thing I Ought To Be Doing: nothing much really, how sad is that
FAVORITES
Color: Blue and purple
Number: dont really have one
Sport: Curently Karate, which I am learning
Animal: Tigers
Drink: water
Soda: lemon
Book: In his steps
Flower: dont really have one- maybe daisies
Place To Be: where I am, can't be in more than one place at a time
Theme Park: Um... whichever is closest is good
Fruit: Banana's
ARE YOU
A Daydreamer: yeah, I guess
Sarcastic: yeah, too much
Angel: I was at a b'day party
Devil: dont think so
Shy: yep, too much
Talkative: there is the rare occasion
Full Name: Kylie-Anne Marie Major
Birthday: Comes around every year in June
Birthplace: Narem. WA
Current Location: Sydney, NSW
Marital Status: Not married
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: ?175cm
Shoe Size: 7-8
Right or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: Auzzie, Auzzie, Auzzie, then maybe English
Parents Still Together: yep
Siblings: yep- brother and sister
DO YOU
Color Your Hair: have dont it once, and didn't really like it
Twirl Your Hair: yeah, have been known to do that
Have Tattoos: nope, probably one day though
Have Piercings: nope
Want More Piercings: nope
Like Roller Coasters: yep, especially when with others who dont like them
Wish You Could Live Somewhere Else: yep, eg. back in WA, but have to wait til next year
Like Cleaning: yeah mostly, when I feel like it
Write In Print Or Cursive: whatever I feel like, mostly print lately
Own A Webcam: nope
Own A Laptop: yep
Own A Cellular: (edited: Own a mobile:) yep
Think Your Attractive: guess so
Get Motion Sickness: Nope
Want To Get Married: I guess so, one day
Believe In Yourself: hmm, needs a little improvement here
Get Along With Your Parents: hmm, still to be decided
Play An Instrument: yeah, sort of- need more improvement here too
Like Thunderstorms: yep
Swear: darn friends putting words into my head.. a little lol
Smoke: Only when on fire accidentally
Drink: sure, hope everyone does, dont want any dehydrated people coming through EC
Shower Daily: 98% of the time
Want To Go To College: nope, been there, done that
Know how To Drive: lol, I have a liscence, but- know how to drive?... thats up to you to decide
Cheat On Tests/Homework: nope, dont have any of those any more... in the past it has happened
Believe There Is Life On Other Planets: yep
Read The Newspaper: rarely
Wear Hats: rarely
Believe In Miracles: yep
Do Well In School: hard to know as I'm not in school... in the past I guess so, if I wanted to
Hate Yourself: nope, whats the point of that?
Have An Obsession: not really
Have a Best Friend: yep
Have Close Friends: yep
Care About Looks: it is rated higher than it should
Like Your Handwriting: sure, why not
Collect Anything: stuff...
HAVE YOU EVER
Been In A Fist Fight: not a proper one, but have hit someone
Considered A Life In Crime: not really
Considered Being A Hooker: nope
Lied To Someone: yep, I'm not perfect
Been Used: probably
Used Someone: probably
Been In Love: yep, I love my family and friends
Kicked Someone In The Nuts: tried to, but I was too mad that I missed- go figure
Stolen Anything: yep, not perfect again
Held A Gun: yep, and shot one, and have killed one or two things
Cheated On Someone: nope
Been Cheated On: nope, not that I know of
Been Drunk: nope, no vampire has come by
Passed Out: nearly did once or twice
Been High: yep, but not afraid of hights too much
Smoked A Cigarette: no, but breathed in enough smoke that it has put me off for life
Been Dumped: yeah, although its more complicated than that
Skipped Class: yep, once or twice
Skipped School: I guess you could say that
Made Out With Just A Friend: nope
CURRENTS
Mood: hopeful, excited and greatful
Hair: yep, still have it
Clothing: casual- jeans and shirt
Shoes: bare feet
What You Smell Like: Uhh, nothing really, maybe a mixture of me and my patients
Thing You Smell: fresh air, well as fresh as it gets in Sydney (which isn't much)
CD In Stereo: my CD player isn't working :(, but listening to Hands of Grace ATM on the computer
Thing I Ought To Be Doing: nothing much really, how sad is that
FAVORITES
Color: Blue and purple
Number: dont really have one
Sport: Curently Karate, which I am learning
Animal: Tigers
Drink: water
Soda: lemon
Book: In his steps
Flower: dont really have one- maybe daisies
Place To Be: where I am, can't be in more than one place at a time
Theme Park: Um... whichever is closest is good
Fruit: Banana's
ARE YOU
A Daydreamer: yeah, I guess
Sarcastic: yeah, too much
Angel: I was at a b'day party
Devil: dont think so
Shy: yep, too much
Talkative: there is the rare occasion
I'm Back
I'm Back!!! We'll see how long this lasts...
So everyone, well almost everyone, got a public holiday today except me. I don't actually even know what this public holiday is for, I guess I will find out sooner or later.
For those who don't know, I am working in the surgical/gastro ward- which really isn't as bad as it sounds. It actually quite interesting and have good staff there. And I am only going to be there another 2 weeks before I move again to work in recovery for 3 months. I'm quite excited about that because I really don't know much about recovery, so I will learn a lot there. Also I will have more regular hours, no night duty, and no working on the weekends, yay! I really do like my weekends off so I have some sort of 'normal' routine.
So I have decided to return home/back to WA next year. Deciding the city life is not for me, the country calls my name. The Prodigal Son (edited: Prodigal Daughter) returns. Any single, young farmers out there?? Joking.
Okay now you have been very briefly caught up to date with me at the moment. Not much else to say about me.
So everyone, well almost everyone, got a public holiday today except me. I don't actually even know what this public holiday is for, I guess I will find out sooner or later.
For those who don't know, I am working in the surgical/gastro ward- which really isn't as bad as it sounds. It actually quite interesting and have good staff there. And I am only going to be there another 2 weeks before I move again to work in recovery for 3 months. I'm quite excited about that because I really don't know much about recovery, so I will learn a lot there. Also I will have more regular hours, no night duty, and no working on the weekends, yay! I really do like my weekends off so I have some sort of 'normal' routine.
So I have decided to return home/back to WA next year. Deciding the city life is not for me, the country calls my name. The Prodigal Son (edited: Prodigal Daughter) returns. Any single, young farmers out there?? Joking.
Okay now you have been very briefly caught up to date with me at the moment. Not much else to say about me.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Good men do nothing?!
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"
- Edmund Burke.
Well I do agree with this statement and I really like it, however I don’t think it is that simple or easy. The hardest thing is deciding what is evil and who are the good men? After watching tears of the sun (a really great movie to watch when you’re sick- only joking), which I really do like, and it has a good point… But… who/ what is evil- is it the people who are fighting for something they believe in, or those just going against the majority of the population, or those who convince others that what they believe is right, something that causes disruption??? Hmm, I did have some good point, but I don’t think I actually made it. Sorry, got a bit distracted. Anyway I like the quote, it is true.
Oh, after talking to a really friendly and talkative lady that was my patient today, she was saying that she isn’t afraid of dying and there isn’t anything to be scared about it really. She believed that death and should not be a no-no subject that people shouldn’t talk about, but it should be talked about more which will take away part of that fear of dying (hmm, maybe I just joined a few dots there, but that was basically it). She also said that she has her funeral already all planned out, and she has booked her cremation and box for her ashes for when she dies. She wants to be buried and she even chose a simple box just so that the worms can have a feast easier- that’s what she said. I don’t think I have met someone that is quite so prepared and laid-back about facing death, which she wasn’t. I really admire her. She also said that once you’re dead you can’t talk anymore and tell people things, which is why she is really talkative- making up for the time when she won’t be able to. I should take a leaf out of her book, because I do agree with what she is saying, but I don’t necessarily practice or apply it to my life.
Well I do agree with this statement and I really like it, however I don’t think it is that simple or easy. The hardest thing is deciding what is evil and who are the good men? After watching tears of the sun (a really great movie to watch when you’re sick- only joking), which I really do like, and it has a good point… But… who/ what is evil- is it the people who are fighting for something they believe in, or those just going against the majority of the population, or those who convince others that what they believe is right, something that causes disruption??? Hmm, I did have some good point, but I don’t think I actually made it. Sorry, got a bit distracted. Anyway I like the quote, it is true.
Oh, after talking to a really friendly and talkative lady that was my patient today, she was saying that she isn’t afraid of dying and there isn’t anything to be scared about it really. She believed that death and should not be a no-no subject that people shouldn’t talk about, but it should be talked about more which will take away part of that fear of dying (hmm, maybe I just joined a few dots there, but that was basically it). She also said that she has her funeral already all planned out, and she has booked her cremation and box for her ashes for when she dies. She wants to be buried and she even chose a simple box just so that the worms can have a feast easier- that’s what she said. I don’t think I have met someone that is quite so prepared and laid-back about facing death, which she wasn’t. I really admire her. She also said that once you’re dead you can’t talk anymore and tell people things, which is why she is really talkative- making up for the time when she won’t be able to. I should take a leaf out of her book, because I do agree with what she is saying, but I don’t necessarily practice or apply it to my life.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Choices
Don’t you just love it when you are sick and you have someone who brings you toast and something to drink while you stay in bed where it is nice and warm? The toast is even cut in half or quarters so you don’t have to pick up the whole piece of bread at a time (well if your lazy like me and don’t normally cut it). I’m currently a bit sick, but I don’t have anyone to bring me anything. So feel free to apply. Although hopefully I will be feeling better tomorrow because I have to work. Instead today I had to get my own food and look after myself. Poor me, lol. After house-sitting for people this last weekend and them having a dog to look after, I realized how much I would love to have a dog of my own. The little fluff ball thing that we have at our house does slightly turn me off having a dog, but I still would like one. And there’s also the fact that I have no idea where I will be next year, or the year after. So realistically I can’t be responsible for any pet yet unfortunately.
Anyways nursing is going really well, and I am loving the challenge. The bigger challenge I’m starting to face is having to look to the future and start to decide where I want to go with nursing and where I want to go after the new grad program finishes. Hmm, so many choices- which is good… and bad.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
My past week...
So I have finally finished all of my orientation stuff at the hospital, inculding my 6 days working on the ward as I slowly increase my patient load and get more orientated to the ward. And I have learnt HEAPS over the last week. Everything is coming together nicely actually. I now know a fair bit more about the medications that I am giving to my patients (which can be important if you dont want to kill your patients).
Yesterday was my official day working as an RN where I didn't have another RN watching over me and there to help me. Although I was only given 4 people to look after which were supposted to be easy so I didn't get too overwelmed... well one of my patinets decided to break their IV line that was only put in the day before, they vomited every 10 minutes for about an hour, the family came in constantly asking me to give them a wash (which was understandable, but I did have other patients to look after), having to order all these meds for people that had run out of stuff, and new medcations that had just been written up, doing an ECG on the vomiting patient which is not done very commonly on this ward.... blah, blah, blah. Well it was my first day- the AIN that was supposed to be helping me, and hadn't done anything for me, had no right to say at nearly 12 o'clock when I had one patient left to shower, when I asked if she could shower them, "What! you haven't done that yet, what's wrong with you?" That really pissed me off!!!
Anyways, I'm over that now, next time I might work her harder from the start :P
Hmmm, well today I have basically done nothing, which has been really nice, but back to work tomorrow.
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