SHIKIMIKIE

The thing is I don't usually answer back to people. Not that I get complaints often but you know! I actually rarely answer back. It's either I'm sure that I am right or I think that I am mostly right. The point is! There are just some people I can't stand anymore.

Let me just share some of my internship experiences. Can I just say that lately, I get really pissed off easily by stuff. And it's not just me. Ha! In Histopath section, we actually get to extract from our patients' and that means we actually have to deal with the relatives. Which I hate by the way. If you don't know already.

I have three stories to tell you. Just so you would be able to figure out what I am trying to tell.

First.

This happened during the morning pick-up. If you don't know what that is, it's when we extract blood from the patients' every morning for their laboratory exams and all that stuff.

Okay so let's start for real with the first case.

There's this patient who I was about to extract right? I informed the relative and guess what? The relative left. I actually don't know if I persuaded her to leave or what but when I informed her, she left. And I don't know why. If you know me, you would know I don't mind. Hospitals here should be like hospitals in Japan. NO RELATIVE ALLOWED. Anyways, so I tried to extract blood but when I injected the needle, he was like moving and tried to remove my tourniquet and his other hand was like so makulit. So obviously, I wasn't able to extract blood properly.

Morning picks actually go by pair so I helped my co-intern with his extraction and asked him to hold the other patient for me. Guess what? The relative is back and she was already complaining on how blood was already extracted yesterday and the other day and all that. I mean, they probably don't know that laboratory tests are repeated almost everyday for monitoring and all that. And she was explaining about a test that was done to the patient which is not actually our job so whatever. So I extracted blood with my co-intern holding him but he was still moving a lot and all that. So I just got like 1cc and went down.

Second.

This one was actually an endorsement so I was already expecting that it is a hard to extract patient. Edema is actually our enemy since it makes everything worse. Like, seriously. And my post mate actually already endorsed the relative was whiny and was like complaining.

So I was actually extra courteous when I went to the ward and then I searched for the vein and actually, I was able to hit the vein but the blood was coming out too slow so I kind of don't know whether or not to pull it already because it's still not enough but I'm aware that it might already be clotted so whatevs. When I reached the end of the syringe with my plunger, the blood is not flowing anymore so I pushed it back to the level of the blood and guess what? This relative asked the most ridiculous thing ever. WHY ARE YOU INJECTING AIR? I pulled it out and yup! It was clotted. So whatever.

I then answered IT'S NOT AIR. IT'S VACUUM. And then she kind of said so many things that I can't even anymore and said I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING. And she said yeah I know what you know what you're doing but blah blah blah blah blah. Can you just stop already? GUSTO MO YATANG IKAW NA KUMUHA NG DUGO EH? Nakakahiya naman. And then I kind of said that we have other patients like that as well. Just so she know that it's not gonna be my first time. And guess what she said? I DON'T CARE ABOUT OTHER PATIENTS. I was so close in saying I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR PATIENT TOO. But I just shook it off. So close.

I actually have other vein to extract from but since I don't want to stay because you know! I might say something else.

But then I said sorry and just walked away. Thanks to the relative of the other patient for actually defending me and saying it's really hard to extract from patients like that.

And then I endorsed it to the nurse and she said she also can't extract blood from that patient and so I was like okay, I'll just endorse it to my staff.

So that happened.

Can I just say that I was really really pissed off? Like, injecting air?? What kind of science is that? If I indeed injected air, she probably wouldn't be able to speak anymore because her relative would be dead. Annoying.

Third.

I've been hearing about this patient for a while now. Like the staffs are always mentioning her. Thing is we actually don't extract blood from those who pay for everything they avail. Like, those who are from the pay ward.

So then I got asked to go to her ward with the pathologist on duty and the relatives were so nice and all that. The guy was combing his mother's hair and all that. And then they were really really nice that the guy actually got a flashlight and pointed it to his mother's hand for the doctor to actually see better.

The staff on duty who endorsed actually said that she tried 4 times and failed and all that and then the pathologist I was with tried like 4 times and failed. But did the relatives complain? No.

So whatever.

They all get hurt. It's not like there's local anesthesia for those who are in the pay ward or something. Some people just have to be a little more understanding.

For patients' relatives one and two. What do they expect their patients to be in a hospital? Effing comfortable? No needles and all that? Stay home then. Government hospitals like my hospital now is trying to help but you have to help us too. Just effing shut up. It would really mean a lot.

I know jeepneys are convenient and all that but sometimes I don't really understand. Okay maybe not the jeepney itself. The people, the driver, everything else. It's just so annoying sometimes. Like, really. Let me just point out some of the things that I hate about riding a jeepney.

1. I hate it when the people would extend their arms and address it to the driver when it's obviously not feasible for the driver to get their fare directly. Ano ba naman yung sabihin mong paki-abot diba? It really annoys me when people would say "bayad mama" and then put their arms in my front and don't say anything after that. So ako na pala yung driver? I mean, as a normal human being, hindi po hahaba yang kamay mo. So say "pakiabot" naman.

2. This is kind of related to the first one is that when you obviously made an effort na iaabot yung bayad sa driver and then this person who asked for your help don't even say thank you. Like, are you serious? Is it my job now na iaabot yung bayad mo sa driver? Kahit na hindi pa sa akin ipaabot yan, naiinis lang talaga ako kapag hindi marunong magpasalamat yung tao. E di lalo na kung sa akin diba?

3. I hate it when jeepney drivers stop by literally every 30 seconds to pick up passengers. Like, I hate it. As if naman sasakay sila no.

4. This one is related to the one above. Like, I hate it when passengers say "para" literally 5 seconds after one or two passengers just got down or up the jeep. I mean, WTF is wrong with people? Is it a crime to walk now or what? May zombie apocalypse ba?

5. I hate it when the driver intentionally not mind when people are actually saying "para" and continues to drive anyways. Like, you'd know when they heard you because they looked at the rare view mirror but what do they do? Speed up. Yup. Only in the Philippines.

6. I really don't like it when the passenger don't make an effort in shouting "para" so that the driver would hear him or her. Like, when you're at the other end of the jeepney, ano ba naman teh, sinong kausap mo diyan? Tapos magagalit ka kapag hindi ka narinig? Hello?

7. I don't really like it when the driver is smoking when it's obviously not allowed. I mean, I actually have witnessed a confrontation about this and yeah, whatever. As a jeepney driver who posted that no smoking sticker somewhere, you have to follow the rules. Kainis.

8. I really hate it kapag nakaupo ka and may sisingit sa upuan mo. I mean, lalo na kapag ang laki laki ng space sa ibang part.   Artista ba ako para tabihan mo or what?

9. I really really hate it kapag nagtatawag pa ng pasahero yung driver e wala na ngang upuan. Ano naman paki ng sampuan or waluhan yung jeep e iba iba naman ang size naming mga pasahero no. Ang tamang paraan e tignan mo muna kaya kung may upuan pa para hindi tayo lahat nahihirapan. Ang unfair lang na lahat naman kami nagbabayad tapos yung iba nakakaupo ng maayos.

10. This is probably the most frustrating and yet the most that I can relate to. I hate it when the jeepney driver decides to go to a gasoline station to refill when we're all obviously students and probably already calculated the exact time not to be late and then this driver just ruins it for us. Huh! You should be ready prior to the departure and not take us students with you sa gasoline station pa.

But you know, we have no choice but to deal with these bulls. But if I can change these, I would.

It's kind of insensitive of me to talk about this but I don't know how to express this feeling I have for what have happened. Recently, a 3rd year UST Biology student "jumped" off the 4th floor of the Main Building that resulted to his death. They tried to rush him to the hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Well, we all know that there's a very little chance of survival but I'm glad they tried.

I don't know how much of what I'm gonna tell you is true because I don't know him personally or whatever.

Rumor has it that his dad died recently and his mom is suffering from leukemia. Quite a big deal. And I also heard that he failed 24 units of his subjects. Well, that's quite a lot really. But not enough for him to end his own life. NEVER ENOUGH. SAD.

We all have different ways on how we carry our problems and stuff. TRUE. But thinking about it, it's kind of selfish of him to do that. Her mother is ill already and by actually doing what he did, he kind of added to his mother's problems. Like, in my opinion. Oh well.

I'm not blaming anyone though. There's not much to do about it now everything's done of course. But for the sake of those people who think of doing the same. I advice you to stop right there. And think. THINK HARD.

Just like what I put on my header, LIFE IS A ONE HIT WONDER. It gets hard sometimes. YES. Sometimes harder than the others. But problems are meant to be solved. It's so easy for me to talk about the topic because it's not happening to me you say? Oh well. Would it happen to me, I wouldn't kill myself. FINAL ANSWER.

I hope you choose the same too. BE STRONG!

NO THANKS! :)

First of all, it's the vaguest title ever invented in the music industry. Next to a whole bunch of course. I mean, what's up with SHINee's Ring Ding Dong? Well, at least it doesn't actually mean something. Or is it a telephone ringing, doorbell, or what? See, unlike this one which kind of gives us an idea that they're actually promoting a dad to marry his daughter. Are they promoting incest or what? GROSS! That's why I kind of hesitated to listen to it when almost all the YouTube community made a cover of the song and I kept thinking why on earth are they buying it? And what the hell is going on? And stuff like that. Until there was a particular cover in which I was tempted to listen to (local celebrity kids) and actually, I realized that it doesn't literally mean to marry your daughter. Which made me pissed off even more. Like, what the hell? Is it gonna cost them extra 100 thousand dollars if they gonna include "I'M GONNA" in "Marry Your Daughter"?  Is it that hard to make it clearer? Am I the only one freaking out to this? Or is it supposed to make people freak out? Intrigued? I don't know.

Way back 2008, I was having a vacation in Japan when some fvckery happened. There were helicopters and shit all over Japan and it was just so crazy. No peace of mind at all and all that stuff.

What's wrong with North Koreans? And I happened to live near an American Navy Base so that was double the fun.

Apparently, they want to do it all over again. It's because of a celebration of who? Kim Il Sung. The grandfather of the current leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un. Or Kim Un Jong. Whichever is right. And he said that the missile thingy that they'll launch anytime now is a gift for his late grandfather. Yeah, if I were dead, I want a missile as a gift too, of course. That's what all normal people should think of as a "gift" to their grandfathers. Please take note.

Just so you'll get something from this blog post, they names the missile thingy "UNHA". Ugly name.

Now, Japan, including South Korea this time, are willing to counteract the missile thingy if ever the North Korean missile wouldn't follow the trajectory or if they "accidentally" do some crazy stuff to it and all that thing. I'm not so worried actually. But I'm not in Japan nor South Korea this time. The Philippine Government admitted that they are not ready. At all. However, they announced it to the public and that the people should be aware. Most especially those who are near the expected place of landing. I beg to disagree. If they were indeed informed, a natural and normal reaction would be of horror. But most of the local travellers would insist to cross the sea like it's 100% safe. Which I believe is not. You know, North Koreans are some bunch of ... people. Oh~ yes I said it. I said it. I said 'coz I can. Or because I don't know anyone from there. But really! Who's so sure about the path that they will be taking? Might be the other way around. By the way, is Taiwan worried at all? I haven't heard anything from them. Or I don't know.

I hate that in the Philippines, despite having a complete agency for the maintenance of waste and all that, it's TERRIBLE. AWFUL. Although I'd really like to commend some parts of Makati and Taguig for being clean. Somehow. And some parts of everywhere actually. It's just not so consistent and people literally LITTER. What's wrong with you guys? In Japan, you can't just throw anything that you're eating or drinking anywhere you finished it. DISCIPLINE MY FRIEND. DISCIPLINE. There are loads of garbage places in where you can throw your rubbish and you can only throw them when they are due. Usually, 3 times a week. Plus an additional day for papers/cans.

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That's all what I have for you now. I hope this post doesn't offend you in any way. But if it does, I don't really care. Sorry.

It's not that I have anything against people asking for alms. It's just that it's really inappropriate sometimes. Like in this particular post.

I go to school by myself. No driver, no one. If you happen to go to the same path as I do, you've probably noticed that guy near 7/11 that's like always there early in the morning asking for alms. I was like, okay, kind of old to work (can!). He's been there ever since I can remember (2008).

I apologize for missing minute details about life. Recently, I've noticed that his arms are full of TATOOs. And you best believe I was mind fcked. Like, seriously. I was like, was he a criminal? Tattoo addict? Whatever, whatever?

I mean, if he was a criminal, then who the F is he to ask for people's money? Why? In theory, he probably did it the hard way before that's why he was on jail the first place. If you ask me, it's a lot better than stealing/snatching/hold-upping people of course. But seriously?

I refuse to give anything to this kind of people like, call me what you want to call me but I have this idea that if people would stop giving to this kind of people then they would probably realize that it's not really easy to give money and all that and that they should earn it. Then maybe, they will find a job, make a living, survive, then everybody's happy. I know I made it sound like it's that easy but whatever. It's still their fault for me.

I DON'T discourage charity in any sense. I think if you're really lucky in life and you want to share to those who're most in need then GO! It's a beautiful thing to share. But if the same set of people would spend all your loving and just wait for your second shower of blessing then there's something wrong won't you say? EXACTLY.

I don't care if these people aren't educated and equipped with knowledge. If there's a will, there's a way. Like, really. It's not that hard to use your skills and all that in life. They're probably way too stupid or lazy.

Are you kidding me? DON'T!

March 21, around 3 pm. I went to Globe Business Center SM San Lazaro to have a SIM replacement. Why? Because there's still no current solution for BB 4.11.08 so I decided I'll just use the spare phone here so I'll be a little bit more useful. And easier to contact. The problem is iPhone 4's SIM is not the same size as the normal SIM and the spare phone here has the normal SIM tray. I can't be bothered changing my number. It's too much to ask. I don't want to inform my friends/colleagues that I'll be using a temporary number because you know. PEOPLE ARE LAZY SOMETIMES.

The lady there was nice and all that. I didn't have to pay for anything and she told me that the activation should take within 1-2 hours. ALL GOOD. I went home and kind of only remembered to put the SIM about 5 hours after. It doesn't have a SIGNAL. GREAT! I then thought that maybe time starts after you insert it and all that stuff. So I waited some more.

I tweeted Talk2globe and I DIDN'T GET ANYTHING FROM THEM.

Apparently, PEOPLE HAVING DIFFICULTY IN SLOW CONNECTION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THOSE WHO DOESN'T HAVE ANY CONNECTION.

SO ANNOYING.

If you thought this is where it all ends. NOPE! I've also tried chatting with  more or less 10 "AGENTS" that claimed they'll update and whatever my concern to the GLOBE CENTER and all that but guess what happened? NOTHING!

Awhile ago when I was riding a jeepney on my way home, there's this couple (I think but I doubt as well) that rode the jeepney about 20 mins. away from my destination. It's not that I want to listen to them. They're like sitting in front of me so I can't help it. You want to know what their topic was? CELLPHONES.

The girl was surprised that the guy has two phones. She was like "oh! you have two phones! I didn't know that." and the guy sarcastically said "no, three." It's a Filipino way of like whatever-ing and it's fcking annoying. And then the guy said "that's because I'm a spoiled kid" and I was like WTF? He didn't even look like he took a shower for like a week and he's gonna brag about it? Give me a break. Plus! his phones aren't that great. Not great at all.

The girl then told him something about their school play and stuff like that but this guy doesn't seem interested and just continued listening to his phone's radio/mp3 I can't tell which. The girl said something like "it's really hard for me to send group message with this phone. My mom told me she'll get a new one for me." and all of a sudden, this guy said "i'm not used to using cheap phones." WTF? and he repeated it like 3 times. And he was like "I don't like the phones that my mom got me. I want a (can't remember but damn sure it's a never heard unit of Nokia) and she'll get what I want because I'm spoiled." Yeah, we get it! You're spoiled so you're probably too fly for a shower as well. Then he told the girl how his other phone is only for "sound tripping". Dude, that's obviously not an iPhone or any smart phones so stop with the bragging! You're killing me. And that the other phone is only for texting and he repeated "i'm not used to using cheap phones." Dude! you look cheap. I'm not used to looking at you (rude of me).  How about that?

This guy looks dirty. Not because of his dark complexion or whatever because there are many dark toned guys that look very fresh and neat. Unlike this one. His attitude is overpowering his fresh look and now he stinks. Ha!

I hate it when it's flooding even though there's no reason for flood to happen. For some stupid reason, this morning when I was on my way to the uni, it's flooding everywhere like near my home. What a mess. Apparently, I think a pipe from the water supplier broke and voila! Flood. What a waste of water. Don't you know that it's a non renewable natural resource? And then they're gonna say that there's no water here and there well in fact, you have an under quality pipes that are easily broken and what? You're gonna let us pay for that shit again? Wow. Thanks. And when I got home, apparently, literally, we have no water supply at home and all that should be in our home is flowing in the flood. Shame on you water companies. Like I see this everywhere. I mean, broken and fountaining water pipes.

I am a Medical Technology student from the University of Santo Tomas and as a student of the said faculty, I have to wear white. Now when I was still a freshman, people in the neighborhood asked me a lot on what course I am taking up and the worst part is, they answered their question. WTF? Why ask?

Like, WTF man? I ignored the guy anyways. The fact that he don't know that I am not a nurse in any means, then he's not worth my time. And it's not like I stopped getting this kind of question. Seriously.

Let's get this clear though, I have nothing against nursing students and all that. I know that it's common for nursing students to wear white but please be educated enough to know that they aren't the only students who wear white. How about Psychology, Biology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, BioChemistry, Dentistry and all other sciences students? How about Medicine students? Do you know how it hurts to be downgraded sort of? They've been through 4 years of hardship to be able to wear their uniforms in the Medical school that they're in and you're gonna call them a nursing student? WTF man. If I know, they've already dissected you in their minds three times. If you're a nursing student, I am not hating on you or whatever so you might want to back off okay?

I really hate it/can't understand why hardcore tomboys (not hating) are still riding in the women section of the LRT (Light Rail Transit). I mean, the fact that you've at least decided that you like girls better than guys and that you dress up as guys, then I don't see any reasons why you still have the right to ride that particular section. I mean, don't call me a hater because I'm gonna be more than okay if ladyboys are gonna ride in that section but tomboys in the WOMEN section? Seriously? No way!

I've seen so many of them and I'd be like "why is he riding here?" and of course by then I'll notice their barely hidden boobies (bigger than mine). Apparently, he's a 'she'. And that pisses me off.

I know it's more convenient and stuff, but for once, stand up for what you believe you really are. Are you confused of your identity or what? Need to be enlightened?

You might say I'm judging but let me tell you a story. Not so long ago, a tomboy with a bunch of others rode the women section where I was in and they're talking about a borrowed camera-phone and this tomboy's plan of taking pictures of girls where they're going. Ha!

So, I just want to say that if you're already living your life as guys, that's totally fine. I'm cool with it! But if you're gonna mess up with the society (me), by still interfering with things that are made convenient for women, that's fucked up.

I really really really hate crumpled money It's one of my many pet peeves. If you know Philippine money, they're not quite that proper and it will not hold its shape after folding and whatever like that. It's vulnerable like shit and PEOPLE! It's our duty to preserve its shape by not doing anything like crumpling it or putting it in our pocket carelessly.

It's true that we'll spend it anyway so why do we have to take proper care of it, right? Logically speaking, and as a personal point of view and experience, I have this thinking that it's harder to spend new paper money than that of crumpled. Why? Because paper money seems like trash and we want to get rid of it. If you have like perfectly ironed money and when you look at it, it's something you want to have longer and not to spend it right away buying non-sense.

My cousin went here yesterday and she was like putting money inside her purse and I was like "I hate crumpled money" and she was like "I don't have anywhere to put it to" and is that a good excuse? I don't know. So people, your money will not always be your money. It goes out the circulation and it might be handed to me as change anywhere or wherever so please! Fix yourselves.

So! The other day when I was riding a jeepney back home, well it always happens but this is like the first time I noticed stuff. A little boy went up the jeepney and gave each passenger an envelope. When he was done, he wet to the back most part of the jeep (in relevance to the driver) and sat to the stepper (?). I was sitting at the back most part seat too. He started singing. Or is that even what you call it. I tell you, I can hardly hear it so what more the people sitting near the driver. Then I noticed his hair color. Well little boy, you're not supposed to color your hair when you're asking for people's money. What about food? What about your clothes? It's sad that they have to spend the money they get from people in such a way. I feel like the people should know the truth or something. Alms for my hair root maintenance please. Alms for my hair highlights please. Alms for my hair this, hair that. Don't get me wrong though! I know it's their right to do so. It's just that, if you're asking alms for food then you better buy food.

I cannot stress enough its importance, that is how important it is for me. I had this experience when I was still in the Call Center and it really drove me crazy for a second. I did someone a favor (closed the deal for him) and he did not even bother to say “thank you” voluntarily? Ha! I was waiting for it and initiated that he should say “thank you” and yeah he said “thanks”. A lame kind of “thanks” but anyways, it happened. Forgiven not forgotten.

It is just that we should not let someone do something good for us and make them feel like it is a wasted effort or that we do not appreciate a single fvck they are giving. We should be more civilized in that manner. Give it a try. It does not hurt much.

Is it not good to have someone help us or cheer us up and then thank them for that? I guess they would be happy too. There is no greater feeling than the feeling of being appreciated. You know that. Or at least second best. Or third. I do not care actually but you get the point right? I know you are wise. Thank you for being wise. And for reading.