3rd and 4th Installments

Woah.
Woah.
Woah.
i thought id enjoyed the first two days,they were nothing compared to days 3 and 4!
day 3
in the morning i was in the cath lad or catherization lab.basically they use wires and contrast to see how healthy the veins and arteries are. the put wire in the femoral arterie and move it from the leg up to the heart through the arteries.when they released the contrast(special dye) you could see all the veins ans arteries ect. it was like a heart x-ray even though that is a massive contradiction.using the fluro machine you could see the heart pulse.coolest thing ever.they was bit of blood seeing as a arterie was concerned but didn't phase me. i wasnt actually in the room with the surgery going on most of the time, another room joined on with a massive window where i was with two other radiographers and a cardio tech. the three people where soooooo nice and i learned an incredible amount. when the dye was released i got to into the room as they were doing it! it was so cool!after i helped this really nice nurse clean up the table but new sheets on the bed ect she was so lovely! she even gave me a piece of slice and a muffin for morning tea!like the fluro i had to wear a lead suit to protect me from radiation. i also had to put of Scrubs and wear the shoe covers hair covers, the whole kit an kaboodle!i had an absolute blast!
after lunch i actually got to go into theater!some one was having a pacemaker pt in. the radiographer i was with was so funny.it was fascinating to watch all the surgeons,anesthetists nurses and everyone else involved in surgery.
Best ever!
the only bad bit to my day was lunch.again.it was expensive and tasted horrible! ripped off!

Day 4

In the morning i was in nuclear medicine lab. it was unbelievable. in Nuc Med instead of using a camera that sends out the radiation waves like in x rays and everything else they actually inject radioactive stuff into patients or make them inhale radioactive particles and then monitor all the gamma rays and where they go to in the body!i got to go into where they made all the radioactive stuff-it just amazed me.the people in the Nuc Lab were super super nice too!i didn't even know such a thing existed.wow. all i can say!
I finally had a nice lunch! a toasted chicken ceasar wrap.i also met up with some mates for lunch so that made a considerable difference too!
in the arvo i was in MRI.geez that was bloody brilliant also.the MRI produces the most amazing images, the radiographers there picked up problems with it that even the other doctors hadn't noticed.like one person had injured the 3rd cervical spine and they picked up that she also had a problem with her 6th or 7th thoracic spine (sorry this anatomy bit is probably boring).
after that i had a talk with the lady who is running my work experience. she gave me my assessment sheet back and she had given me an excellent for everything (excellent was the best possible mark).i was assessed on things like punctuality,appropriateness of attire,rapports with workmates,ability to learn,enthusiasm ect.
i was soooooo flattered and happy.
when i got home i watched some telly with black forest choccy,a perfect end to the day!

Bee

At the Hospital days 1+2

i have had the most amazing couple of day at the hospital!
its been full on but more fun and interesting than i expected.
Day 1
so i got there at 8:30. i waited for about 20 mins for the work experience lady to come and get me.For some reason the other kid supposed to be doing work experience also didn't show?There loss!!
First off i was working in CT. You've probably seen it on TV its a big donut shaped thing that produces a 3D x-ray/image.It was really interesting, obviously i couldn't operate the machine because it was very high-tech and id screw it up and i couldn't do stuff with the patients as the really sick ones getting the CT scan. This happened to be where the sickest people in the hospital were.It was a little depressing as some people were quite young and were so sick.
for lunch i went to a cafe and ordered sushi and some how ended up with a turkey roll!? I couldn't do much as the lady didn't have good English and i didn't want to make a scene.I had a really good coffee though so that cheered me up!
next off i was in the general x-rays. It was awesome i got to play around with the x-ray machine and i got to help the radiographer do an x-ray of a foot.
I then just followed a few people around whop were doing all different x-rays.
I also got to go with two ladies to the emergency department and do a x-ray there with a mobile x-ray.it was a bit confronting as the guy was in a pretty bad state.
after that things were rally slow and there wasn't much to do so a couple of younger guys looked at some of the old really strange cases. For instance a guy who had got something stuck up his rectum :P and this one person who was made the wrong was as in her heart was on the right and everything else was on the opposite side of what it normally is, it was so fascinating!
i finished at about 4:30 then caught the train back to where i was staying.
i was so proud of myself for catching the tarn back (not a huge accomplishment i know but satisfying none the less)


Day 2
In the morning i was doing general x-rays. it was really cool and all the people were awesome.The wasn't much to do later in the morning so this mega nice lady said i could go with her to fluroscopy.Basically it is an x-ray but like a video, a couple of people where have some minor surgery things done and i got to be in there for that, it was an amazing experience.i had to where a lead suit to protect me from the radiation on the fluro machine. it was really heavy!
i had lunch at a nearby cafe. again i was kinda annoyed because i had some Thai noodles that were really flavorless and it cost me 10 bucks and a disgusting juice from a juice bar that was 5 bucks, such a rip.
the afternoon was petty slow.nothing much was happening so i just hung around and talked to some pretty cool people.
I left at the same time caught the train back and now am blogging.

It has been amazing so far I am really looking forward to the next couple of weeks!
Bee

Work Experience

OK it is 12:07 at the moment ant at 2:05 i depart for Melbourne for my work experience starting on Monday.
I am really looking forward to this. .I gt to do radiography at one of the countries best hospitals!
I'm a little nervous but i know once im there I'll be over it in a flash!
i have made brownies to take to the lady im staying with. I think even though its not much it is a nice thought. i think it is a very county thing to always bring a present or little something for someone.i wouldn't feel comfortable if i didn't have anything to take, i think it is just the way i was raised.plus , and i don't mean to brag but, my brownies are truly exceptional! they'd win anyone over :D
OK so i just got really off track there.
the only part is that i have a lot of work to complete while I'm there and i hope i have time to complete it. English, french and humanities :P
OK i gotta go and double check i haven't forgotten anything!
oh also im not looking forward to 2 hours on the bus and 4 hours on the train but what can you do?
Bee!
P.S the photos are just funny ones i found!
(me in my Playmobil hospital and doing X-rays :P!)

Out-Dated

I love new technology. My iPod Touch is the greatest but i also love the old stuff. Dad's records are the best and i way prefer the Nintendo 64 to the Wii but i really don't like it when people call new stuff by the old names. Today some lady in Kmart asked me whether i had any "videos" that sent of the alarm. I said yes but in my head i was thinking no i don't have any videos i only have a DVD.i dunno, i dont let it ruin my day or anything its just one of those annoying things like when you say "how are you" and someone reply's "hi", you know what i mean?(i did that today at a cash register and felt like a massive stooge!)

Bee

The Low-Down

Today i had the day of school. YAY!(I had and orthodontist appointment)

I rode Prince in the morning then dad and i went to M.G. My appoinintment wasnt till 3:00 so i had time to do some shopping for Wrok Experience next week.I felt like such a consumerist though because i bought a fair bit of stuff(everyone should be spoiled once in a while??).I am glad to say that it was all practical stuff though.

My teeth really hurt because i got bands put on to my braces so i have been having persistent headaches all afternoon.

I had a run-in with those stupid anti-shoplifter sensors in Kmart. It went off as i walked into the shop. The offending article was a DVD of my friends that was in my bag(wherever she bought it from didn't take of the security device).

I got home to see that my poor baby had a cone thing on him. Cobee got de-sexed today and i forgot all about it so it was a bit of a shock. He looks so funny with the cone thing on. Mum says he has to wear it for TEN DAYS!! That's ages, i suppose betting than him pulling out his stitches though!

I have inter school sports tomorrow that my team isn't going to win but oh well, what can you do?

better get some shut-eye

Bee

oh also i forgot.I had a coffee today from Gloria Jean's and its really annoying how you have to put the lid on the cup yourself because i spilled a lot of mine on my hand (hot coffee hurts!!!)
on the upside it was really nice

My Day In Haikus

On the cold bus
With my strong coffee
Long for warmth

At school now
Take books to locker
oh so heavy!

Sit with friends
Oh,I dread the bell
No,not P.E!

Troop to the gym
Volleyball we are to do
Go our team!

Alas,not so
The team is defeated
Fourteen downs ten

Recess, reprieved!
Yum, vanilla muffin
Red Pear too

Maths is next
Am good at indicies
I finish quickly

I Love Lunch
Sushi on today's menu
Very satisfying

Ball in ring
It just won't happen!
I hate netball

English up now
Are working on assignment
Is "Deadly, Unna?"

Germans invade!
This is Humanities
World War Two

The final bell
How sweet the sound!
Time for home

On the computer
Homework before I blog
Finally finish

Write a list
Cool and uncool
It's accurate

Lie in bed
Haiku's, so beautiful
Warms my heart

Things That Are UNCOOL

1. T-Shirts with stupid sayings (ah the beauty of irony)


2.Novelty Aprons


3.Swine Flu


4.Utes that are "hotted up"


5.Traffic


6. Teenage Boys who reckon they're sweet


7. "cute" animal pics



8.Twitter


9.Mobile Phone addicts


10."LOL"

Things That Are COOL

1.Fairy Bread


2.Glasses


3.Tea cups


4.Cooking


5.The 40's


6.History


7.Ribbons



8.Languages


9.Teachers that are entertaining and educational...(probably NOT his one...)


10.French Films


I thought of this one after i had posted this but it needs to be included!

11.Red hair

The big day

Today I am off to state! Actually in about half an hour! I am mega mega excited but also really nervous ..... Mums telling me to hurry up so. Can't write any more. Wish me luck :D !!!
Bee

Plan For The Afternoon

I have jumped in bed.
Made myself a hot Milo.
got myself a packet of Soothers for my throat (the new ones with vitamin C are really good)
Chilling with a hot water bottle.
writing this post( maybe one more i dunno yet).
vote for my favourite 10 songs of all-time at the Triple J website(i have decided).
finish Twilight ( for the 9th time, no exaggerations).
Watch the scenes in Pride and Prejudice at the first ball in Meryton, the Netherfield Ball, all the Kent scenes (I will watch Mr Darcy's declined proposal several times),the last scene where Lizzy accepts and then finally the U.S alternative ending ( Mr Darcy and Lizzy are having there fist night as a couple together looking over Pemberly)- several times I'll watch it.
Read the 6th and 7th Harry Potter. (Skipping a few of the chapters i don't like...i know those books of by heart. I've read both at least 10 times).
Watch Baz Lurhman's Romeo and Juliet (the "Where art thou Romeo?" and the scene where Romeo and Juliet Kill themselves. Oh and also the
“These violet delights have violent ends, and in their triumph die, like fire and powder.Which, as they kiss, consume." line -it gives me shivers :D)
I shall then make some scones with jam and cream.
I found a recipe for a triple choc tart that I'll also make.
have tea depending on the time.
watch Mansfeild Park.
Bedtime (Pony Club tomorrow)i hope i won't be too sick to ride!!!

Gripe

(only a short one)
I am sick of American computers telling me that favourite and colour don't have a U !!
stupid American spelling throws me every time i write coz i get a red underline under all these words and i cant work out how they are possibly spelled wrong!
argh!

Bee

Sick Days

I think "chuckin a sickie" is part of Australian culture, a tradition almost.
I hate them.
Don't get me wrong i love days of but i think chuckin a sickie is just a stupid idea.
you feel real cool, thinking you fooled mum,dad, teacher ect. but then what?
your trapped at home trying to keep up a believable facade off feeling sick.
I did'nt chuck a sickie today, i am genuinely sick and it really really sucks!
not just the being sick part. I mean the rest of my family are going out to tea tonight with a big group of our family friends, i think 5 or 6 families re going. I cant(i might give them the plague or swine flu, whatever iv got coz i feels crappola!)
its really crap being sick and not being able to do things.
that is why i think chuckin a sicky is over-rated it ALWAYS backfires. something good happens and you wished you hadn't pretended to be sick coz then you miss out.
also you start becoming the boy who cried wolf and no-one believes you if you are genuinely really sick anymore.
my advice is don't get sick :P and don't chuck sickies-they're not that great.

Bella (who incidentally is writing coz she can talk! the flu has zapped away her favourite pastime:D)

The Day

Hasn't been a super interesting day.
double science in the morning with my least favorite teacher was a bore!
i definietly got a cold. i can hardly talk or swallow my throat is so sore.
went to footy training with Lou and Geni and watched the guys train.
got slushies and chips and gravy.
got attacked by a plover... they are so scary.
watched the New Moon movie trailer.
having lasagne for tea.
gotta go revise for my french oral exam tomorrow.(sigh)
hopefully an early night, i need some good shut-eye.

Bee

Success

Today i found out that i was accepted to Lonely Planet for Work Experience...I am sooo excited!!!!!!

Exams- Part Two

I got my french reading exam back to day with and outstanding 95%!!!!!!!!!
I was so happy and proud of myself!
94% on my humanities test... highest overall mark in our year!!!
had an English exam today where i had to write one essay in one hour...hard.

Photography Class

This Pic I made in Photography Class. I have drawn The buildings, put in the clouds/rain, the pic of The Kiss, the Fairy Light Tree, made the poodle a drawing and pink, made the woman's body a drawing and put in the bus stop.
What do you reckon?

The Hottest 100 of all time

Triple J ( the best radio station in the country) is doing a Hottest 100 Of All Time.
Triple J has the best music good stuff sans the crappy pop. REAl music :D
so anyway every year they d a Hottest 100 Hundred and people vote for the best song of the year.
Every 20 years or so they have a Hottest 100 Of All time.
You get to vote for 10 songs once but i don't know which ones to pick, there is too may goo songs around!

Bee

Lazy Afternoons

I had a really enjoyable afternoon.I hopped of the bus in town to find that Auskick was happening so i went and helped out ( was doing well until asked to demo an bounce....shamed in front of the little preppies :D never live it down).
I then got a lift home from a family friend.I set about making tea (chicken stir-fry, i couldn't be bothered trying anything more gourmet tonight)and just pottered along i was really tired, there was no way i was going for a ride!
Then me and me little brother nagged my big brother ( who has come down from a week because he doesn't start Uni exams till next week and doesn't have any lectures) to play Mario kart with us n the Nintendo. I'm not really a computer game person but i had the funnest afternoon. it was so nice to just relax.
plus mum was really happy to come home and find tea made as she had been a t a very long meeting (:.
Bee

Exams

it's that time of the year and i getting pretty stressed to be honest :D
I had two french exams today; reading and listening.
i haven't got my reading results back but my listening was... O.K.
I got 69% which, for me, isn't great. i generally get high 90'sin most tests for other subjects.
But i have to look at it objectively, for French that is actually a really great result. it was better than i expected because i found the listening one extremely difficult.
My writing exam which i did on Friday was really good I'm not totally sure on the percentage score nut it was high 80's and by far the best writing score I've gotten this year for French.
My speaking exam is on Friday and I'm a tad worried but I'll just have to make a big pot of peppermint tea that morning to calm myself:D.
apart from that a reasonably cruisey day!

Bee

Ch-Ch-Changes

I've kinda re-vamped my blog...what do you reckon?
What else could i change to give it some Zing?
Bee