a dream come true!=)

at first, it was only an idea...
a dream...an impossible thing to achieve...
but do you believe that dreams can come true??

my answer is yes...
it started when she dismissed us in our MS class, she went out of the door and i ran before she entered the elevator, i was so hesitant to ask to her if she could come to our hospital and deliver a lecture she already did, i also rode the elevator with her and she said, "email me"..

it's been 2 days and yet i still cannot get over it, a dream that came into reality. a dream come true.

She was the one who said that you are at some point in your life for a reason, and you meet people because of fate or just as simple as "life here on earth is intertwined"..

She graduated at my former school, SLU in Baguio, an ilocana i guess.. an intelligent researcher, math/statistics major, a patient-centered nurse who would use SMART-techniques to get to the results and meet the goals, a sought-after lecturer, a not so busy just a happy person (according to her)=), a former dean of FEU, my former professor in two different subjects, someone who gave me a "task" to think why i am the nurse of my patient in every encounter, our keynote speaker, and the one who inspired me and the one who added up to my experiences that dreams do really can come true ... Dr. Annabelle R. Borromeo.
(CV ba ito?)haha =)

Seriously, i could not let this experience pass without writing an entry about it, this is one of the highlights of 2013!=) despite of her busy schedule, she traveled a long and far way just to visit our hospital, and i was so nervous and so excited i dreamed of her and the activity 3 times yata!! adding up the pressure and the things that we have to do, the late nights and the stressful moments preparing for the event, i can truly say all of it was worth it...

I feel so blessed and teary-eyed because i was able to invite her and share to others (specially to my colleagues and superiors in tala) the inspiration she gives when she speaks.. inviting her and listening to her meant igniting the "heart" of a nurse..finding the true meaning of your actions, caring for others, doing good and most importantly, sharing what you have and inspiring others as well.

After the activity, it led me to a deeper realization of infinite possibilities, not just merely risk-taking but consideration of many options.. i am challenged of things that i would not like to regret after 10 or 20 years in my life. Positivism makes way for possibilities..=) You will not get an answer if you will not ask..=)

To Dr. Borromeo, thank you very much ..it is my honor to be one of your student..
i think i would like to add 1 more dream to my list...that is to be like you someday or just to be like a little you would already do..=) =) =)

 -love julea

a beautiful day..=)

=)

This day, me and my co-reporter Sir Lord Charles Campo reported Acute Glomerulonephritis in our Pathophysiology class at FEU..We had to report first because the first group was not yet ready.

I wrote this entry because of that feeling between happiness and being blessed. 
It adds up to my few realizations this past days and one day, when  i will read this entry again, it would remind me of those delightful experiences along the way..=)

The report went well, thanks to sir charles, he is the one who really made a greater effort on our report, he was able to answer the questions asked by our classmates and mam yang.. even with busy schedules in their hospital, he managed to give a lot of time for our report..
I think we made a great team because we both collaborated and prepared for the task, we enjoyed sharing things specially that he also studied in SLU in Baguio. Who doesn't want to reminisce things that happened in Baguio? haha (college days and nursing duties..)

Today, it made me realize that oftentimes, you have to surround yourself with people smarter than you, for it makes you inspired to do things better. Also, its very nice to feel that God allows you to be surrounded by people who would help and guide you along the way..In whatever place or scenario you maybe, enjoy every part of it, express and do what you are ought to do. We only pass once on a certain instance in our lives, do the thing that matters so you won't regret in the future..

In my readings about "finding yourself" i was moved by this phrase, "You either feel it or you don't; none is better than any other. When you find something that zaps you out of bed in the morning, cling onto it. You'll only bloom from there." 
 When you feel the passion inside you,do the good things that inspire you, as for me, i would like to express how i appreciate good things that happen in my life, all the opportunities that leads to my growth, and the tasks which makes me wanting to learn more..

                                                  report well done..=)

It's been a very good report,thanks again to charles..
not a perfect day but a beautiful one..=)  

Godbless reader!=)



   

the Espana River Experience

this day,i experienced one thing i really couldn't imagine i did..haha
and it would not be possible without my super classmate and workmate..

                                           (a picture of Morayta- Espana River as per JABR)

Joseph Alvin B. Repotente aka JABR..hehe =)

it was a super rainy Saturday and we are having our Pathophysiology class at the 7th floor of Nursing bldg. Sir Philip announced that classes were already suspended because of the heavy rains and flooding in the area.. After eating, we decided to go home and go to the lrt station because the vehicles are stucked and not moving in front of Morayta. The story didn't end there,but that's where it started -when we saw the super long lines bound to the ticket windows.. we went down and walk, walk, and walk. My feet was wet and dirty, but, during the first time that i have to put down my feet to the ankle-deep dirty water, i could just see myself how long i stared before getting my feet soaked!

Unluckily, we went back to Morayta and  the scenario about the stuck vehicles just got worse. I really cant imagine until this evening how i surpassed walking Morayta-Espana reaching Welcome Rotonda just to ride a bus..OMG! we did that by walking in the center island of that Avenue..there were waves!!!haha we were soaking wet and the most horrifying part of walking in that elevated center pavement is when we have to come down at the intersections and cross the flooded roadssss carefully not to step on any manholes...  (>_<)

Its hard to study here in Manila if several days you have to conquer such scenarios..even if you have car or the money to spend for your fare, if similar things like that happen, you have to find ways to get home safely and the company of a friend will make it easier?haha
however, its really one of a kind experience..
and the biggest lesson for today:

Money is nothing, a genuine friend is a treasure.;p

Question to myself: if that same scenario will happen (i hope it wont), will i cross the street and walk on the center island again???
Answer: let us see..haha=) TBA- to be announced...

keep safe dear reader!=)

the Seamen's Experience

the logo of Seamen's Hospital

Kuya Caloy the Admin Aide that so helpful to Tala visitors..

During the first day of Orientation and Lecture at Mario Oca Hall

amosup! amosup! amosup!

these are the words that the participants are yelling during the Basic Life Support with AED conducted by the DJNRMH HEMS team at Seamen's Hospital last April 10-11, 2013.
(oh btw, this is my first entry for this year..haha)

anyway, let me start this blog entry...

i wanted to share this for the reason that ive learned many things during this training being a support staff to the HEMS team of our hospital (again after quite some time).. At first, I was hesitant if the Nursing office would pemit me to go outside for two days because of the things that i was tasked to do.. However i am excited to visit another hospital and experience what they so call--the "seamen's experience''..=D

this blog is about my 2-day experience at Amosup-Seamen's Hospital (amosup- Associated Maritime Officers and Seamen's Union of the Philippines) it is located at Intramuros, Manila.

So what is the Seamen's Experience??=)
 for me it can be enumerated as follows..
1. Champorado- the morning snack that you'll love all over and over and over again.(super favorite ni Sir Albert)
2. the FOOD- ang sarap. period.
3. Accommodating and Kind staff/ participants- jolly and appreciative participants
4. the Quarters- the Female room intended for staff and visitors. I missed my boarding house pero ang tahimik..creepy =/ wala kasi akong kasama that time for like 3 hours..hehe
5. the Freebies- who doesn't want that?=) bag, keychain, mug and bottle opener..

the thing that ive realised during this experience is that sometimes you have to empty your hand so that you can hold/pick new and better things. Also, try to learn and do again the things that you may be doing before.. it helps to see new things because its an avenue to grow.

Lighten up and laugh, appreciate the instance that you are destined to be at some place and doing a task that could give you new learning. We are here for a reason and putting God at the center of whatever you do makes the activity/task successful.=)

I may feel tired at the end of the day but the fulfillment and joy is there. I was embraced by one of the participants and i felt the sincerity of their "thank you".

To HEMS Team- Sir Albert, Sir Jec, Sir Ralph, Sir Eson- for sharing me this great experience, to Mam Cita and Sir Sam for allowing me to go there.. and to Jay sa mga text buti hindi sya nanakot..haha thank you..=) ang saya..=)

back to Tala tom..=) reponders...Amosup! Amosup! Amosup!=)

2012: making it happen...=)

Happy new year to all!!!

as i promised that before we turn our calendars or put them away, and welcome 2013.. i would make my last entry for this year..

Here i am, at home from hospital, not from duty but something more than that. my mom is sick but she is recovering right now.. a tough and challenging situation for us, thanks for the prayers..

2012 is all about a year making things happen.. from ER  duty during the early months of this year, to the paperworks being assigned at Nursing Office, to the N1 application and interview,   the ever challenging so worth it Hospital Week, being employed as Contractual Nurse in MNCHN, enrolling my Masters at FEU, all the way to organizing the Graduation and Send off party of RN Heals Batch II...

Godbless us all.. take care and have a good health always...=)

Thank you 2012!!! welcome 2013!=)
bye for now.. gotta go.. keep safe!
julea

extra challenge:a level app..=)

=)
how's it going??

as for me, i could compare my life in the most recent days...to a smarphone..=)
why? for me, my everyday routine is having a level app..(level up)haha
i missed writing blogs that is why i would tell you my dear reader why and what are the reasons why i said it so.

from the last time i wrote an entry, it was still the hospital week fever that i was telling.. The things that happened after that was about...still Hospital week accounting!=) the keeping and recording of the RIS and the receipts was something that i did not imagine i could do.. because at many times when i was still younger haha.. its not an issue whether i have many coins or paper bills im ok even if i have no money basta i have my baon and my service to pick me up until highschool., and i tend to forget many things about money matters, but during this Hospital Week, we were able to account for the things that has been used and fix, keep and record the receipts for the month-long activity.

the MNCHN thing..=) working as a contractual nurse in the program was really a one step-up from being a volunteer at our hospital, the Shining Tala. i learned the things that should be done especially at the Pedia Clinic,where I was able to see the importance and connection of Maternal and Pediatric Care. Naiiwan na ako mag isa pag Immunization day..=) but, mas madali ang work pag may kasama ka.. And what i like during Wednesdays is that i have a chance to teach other nurse volunteers about vaccines and the EPI program.
Trainings..trainings..strat plan..wow!! it was my first time to attend such planning and at that day, i found my self having a headache..my mind was like a blank cd, i was amazed at how Mam Malou, Sir Sam, Mam Cita and the other staff expressed their thoughts and ideas to come up with an Operational Plan for the MNCHN Program. the second time i attended a similar planning, i came up with little ideas and was able to put some metacards on the wall...=)haha


WELCOME TO FEU, WELCOME TO THE FUTURE!
 (from the Opening Remarks of dean Salustiano last November 17, 2012)


Certified Tamaraw!!=) yes! i am putting into reality my one goal from my 3-year plan project that we did before we graduate..=) I enrolled at the Masters Program of FEU..take note..masters (there's no such word daw as masteral accdg to my prof, Ms. yang)=)=)

i felt really excited to go back to school and to conquer the roads of the Metro..Thanks to my ever helpful workmate,gadget consultant and classmate, Joseph Repontente for without him, i think i was not able to know the important things that i should know..really. baka nawala na ako sa FEU at sa Morayta. Kahit mabilis sya maglakad, or mabagal lang ako..haha the usual week wolud go having duty at the OPD and during Thursday we have our Clinical Teaching class with Dr. Anabelle Borromeo, the Chief Nurse of SLMC. an inspiring class and a motivating teacher.. during Saturdays, MS with mam Yang, and the ever full of question markssss (for me) haha..our research class..seryosohang research na, i have to cope up and make an effort to understand the things and terminologies in our class..

As 2012 comes to closing... i would like to still enjoy the coming busy days... i  am preparing for a party for the outgoing RN Heals in our hospital, i am challenged and i would like to see my "organizing" skills would make the ceremony a memorable one!!

So blessed...choose what your heart tells you, not because you have to do it, but because you want to..=)

cheers to Tala!!=)

September na??=)

and im right here, believing that this is the best time to write an entry to my blogsite.. from my last post dated July, this entry would contain learnings from the event that happened last month...the hospital week celebration 2012.. the pictures were already uploaded at social media sites but this entry would tell you the behind the scenes happenings and ideas that made the event i can say--- a success.

the first proposal of activities was made at the month of May, and two following months (June and July) were the most busiest time of my life..hahaha but i was wrong, the supposedly week-long activity was held for the month of August. I never imagined that i could do things and i have to do great things during the hospital week celebration!

We went to different hospitals to attend meetings and during those, the checklist should have: attendance, updates, and dont forget the whiteboard...=) I have met many personalities from different walks of life..hospital staffs, Medical director, Admin Officers, security personnel, maintenance staff, event organizers, i talked to many people from someone i dont know, to the secretary of Secretary Ona. got it??=) i thought of using (the secretary's secretary) the title of this blog but i thought of a better title instead..ill mention it later, anyway, along the event preparation, ive listed some important things that ive learned..

1. document- dont rely on your memory, some things are really hard to remember..=)

2. less talk, less worries- some people may "quote" you and misunderstand you

3. prioritize

4. think then act to solve problems- solving problems does not end in finding solutions, but doing actions

5. do it yourself- sometimes, you can delegate tasks to others but you are the one responsible when a problem arises..you can delegate responsibility but not accountability.

6. Always ask permission- no need to explain..=)

7. its not the matter of relationship--did i got it right??

8. pro lets it go, move on- in work settings, being professional is being professional we have to let go of the drama..talk out the problem and move on, there are important things to do..

9. Important things are the learned hard way- para maalala ito ng bongga period.

10. learn early, less mistakes- (sighs.......)

11. Achieving your intention must justify the action

12. ENJOY- the most important thing along the way!!

13. when you are experiencing difficulties, think like you are an arrow, dragged to be launched successfully.

14. we are committed to work, not to people-- from sir sam.=)

15. if u cant overcome problems, undercome them..walang problemang walang solusyon

16. respect begets respect

17. friends pull you up when you are down..thanks to sir Eric, sir lucky, mam isan, mam jaime, mam glo, Sir Sam..=)

18. Smile and be happy the best things are yet to come..yehey!!! may work na ako..=)

the balloon during the first day was used by a debutant before the event and i cant forget what sir Joel said to the celebrant "i donate nyo na lang po kay St. Lazarus yung balloons, feast celebration po kasi nya"..haha first day done! Mam chic just texted me that they cant come due to rainy weather that day, but at around &am, she texted me they are on their way to DOH.=) before i forget, information cascade happened as requested by Sec Ona, all the preparations at San Lazaro has to be moved at the Convention Hall...omg dr. egay calling me, omg..haha

during the supposedly second day activity, i woke up before 3am and was instructed that the hospital sportsfest activity has been postponed..hems opcen???

third day, research forum also cancelled..

fourth day, may oras pa ba? meron pa sir!

cancelled din ang fifth day....

the picture frame,bouquet, certificates, up to the post evaluation and the video created by sir Joseph, this is what i say----if it will take 20 years for these things to happen again, all the hard work and experience is worth it...so worth it.. i would like to thank mam cita and sir sam, for without them i would not be part of the momentous event, to dr. javillonar for those little recognitions that mean a lot to me..=)

it is my pleasure to make little things possible for the celebration of the National Hospital Week celebration 2012.=)