A Journey in the Right Direction?

“I seldom end up where I wanted to go, but almost always end up where I need to be.”

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"Where flowers bloom so does HOPE!"

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A Long Way to Go

A fortnight has passed (5 more weeks to go) in my "Infection Control Module" at Ulster University and a lot of things has been raised and discussed by the respected personalities in the healthcare team. Dr. Kearney, a Consultant Microbiologist, pinpointed the Microbiology underlying Infection/ Microbial resistance. Ms. Loraine Krymble, an Infection Control Nurse, discussed the Chain of Infection, General Principles of Infection Control, Standard Precautions (primarily the handwashing, personal protective equipment, terminal cleaning, waste management, blood/ body spillage, decontamination of equipment, linen, sharps; and the role of the link nurse. I will be doing an audit in my ward regarding infection control. To sum it up, a key message of this action plan is that protecting patients and staff from infection is EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY. Trusts should make strong efforts to ensure this basic principle is embedded in the culture of their organisation and seen as routine practice by all staff and demonstrate their efforts in this regard in the Infection Reduction Plan.

PREVENT INFECTION. WASH YOUR HANDS!!

7 Steps in Handwashing:

1. Palm to palm

2. Between fingers

3. Back of hands

4. Back of thumbs

5. Back of fingers

6. Fingernails

7. Wrists

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My Trip to Universal Studios Hollywood

More than I expected! I am a huge movie buff and Universal Studios was like a kid in a candy store! This tour basically drives by the studios and sites where the props used in most of the movies like Jaws, Desperate Housewives(TV), King Kong (Skull Island), Fast and Furios, War of the Worlds, Bruce Almighty, Back to the Future, The MUST try/see rides/shows: - Waterworld - The Simpson ride - The Mummy - Shrek 4D Also tried Jurrassic Park, Animal show, Terminator, Ghost House and they were all pretty good attractions. The City Walks were awesome too. It's great for shopping, dining and concerts. It is indeed an excellent place to spend the day and learn so much about studios!






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I've taken this 2nd video when we were watching "Waterworld". It was absolutely awesome! Thank you Robbie for showing me the wonderful studio! I really enjoyed it!

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credits: first video taken by barryh1972(you tube)

Street Photography

Street photography uses the techniques of straight photography in that it shows a pure vision of something, like holding up a mirror to society. This genre of photography is present in contemporary times and is usually done as black and white photographs. Street photography often tends to be ironic and can be distanced from its subject matter and often concentrates on a single human moment, caught at a decisive or poignant moment.

An example of street photography- a candid photograph focus on two people playing a chess in the street of Belfast. I later found out that the person on the right is a Jamaican and he's there to ask for little help. As written in the paper beside him: "Free games of 3 minutes chess against Jamaica's No. 1. " His father is dying of prostate cancer and he wants to visit his father next week and the proceeds will be used for his fare. He wants to earn £300. Just armed with a hi- loud speakers and chess board, this pleasant gentleman was surrounded by curious expectators and mind you he was indeed a great chess player. Men were queuing to play chess with him in 3 minutes. He won every single game.

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Where is Home?

What comes into your mind when I say the word "HOME"? Do you think of a quiet small town or the big crowded city? Is it driving a BMW car or riding a three- wheeled motorcycles? What about driving in an orderly roads or roads filled with auto rickshaws and motorbikes bullock carts travel side by side? A lavish, luxurious, extravagant life or a poverty-stricken family huddles around a smoky fire in the slums? Is it where I can see the caring faces of our family/ loveones or those critical eyes scrutinise me, judging by the colour of my skin and the accent in which I speak? Where do I truly belong?

Home for me is not necessarily about my house, although for some of us it is. Home for me is where my heart is...our hearts! It could be in any place. Where there is laughter and joy. Where there is peace. Where there is an unconditional love ...and a feeling of safety and comfort.

Where is home for you? Where is your sacred space called home?

Let's Talk about Rice!

A Filipino meal is not complete without rice. We can't help it! As with most Asian countries, the staple food in the Philippines is rice. It is most often steamed and served during meals. Leftover rice is often fried with garlic and onions to make sinangag (fried rice), which is usually served at breakfast together with fried eggs and tapa (Beef), tocino (sweetened cured meat), longanisa (local sausages), or fried hotdogs. Rice is often enjoyed by the diner with sauces or soup from the main dishes. In some regions, rice is mixed with salt, condensed milk, cocoa, or coffee.

I am residing in the UK for quite a while but I still make sure that I have enough rice in my pantry. Potatoes or bread won't be enough for me!;)

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photo:usarice

My Rambling Thoughts

It has been awhile since I have updated my blog due to hectic schedule at work and in my personal life. I would be pursuing a course (Stand Alone Module), Infection Control in Clinical Practice, commencing 17th of September until 19th of November. I would then be the link nurse in my ward regarding Infection control. Different bugs (any microscopic organism, esp. one causing disease; germ or virus) are coming out these days. It needs to be updated every so often.

On the other hand, I've been trying to work on my photography skills even more. I bought a mini- professional photo studio so that I could get a great photo using the different background and lightings. I should post more photos later. I am also studying the market for freelance photography.

School has started and Arjo is in year 9 or 2nd year in secondary level. He's turning thirteen in October. Indeed, time flies! He got his own laptop in advance for his birthday. And a mobile phone upgrade next week. I realised now that he's no longer a small kid. Gone are the days where he would be happy with just having simple toys. He will be a teenager. That hormonal chaos! But I would be there to support him 100%.

I was sent to Accident and Emergency (or ER in the USA) last week because of severe irritation/soreness and redness in both of my eyes due to "TRISTEL" solution recommended by the infection control team to counter-act the spread of infection. I was in the ward using the solution. The ENT doctor examined my eyes. Eye irrigation was carried out and eyedrops were instilled. That was the most uncomfortable feeling I've experienced. Due to the increasing complaints of the medical team like myself, risk assessment are carried out and from now on we are no longer using the solution in the ward.

That's it for today. Be back soon!

Let's Visit Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港)

Renowned as one of the world's most sophisticated cities. Hong Kong Island boasts award-winning architecture at the foot of Victoria Peak and a scenic coastline. Every tour Victoria Harbour is the perfect vantage point to view the coastal skyline. Kowloon Peninsula possesses some of the most interesting cityscapes in Asia. The skyscrapers and shopping malls are awesome!

• Few of my shots:

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