Let's Round It Up, Shall We?

As much as I hate doing summary posts, which I think is a sign that I am neglecting this blog, but subconsciously I am not. Hey I have the best intentions for this blog, its just that I realized I write on a whim and I do get the most flow of words at totally inappropriate times. Times like there are no paper available or an Internet connection. Okay okay. This might be the last summarized post. Starting today I am on a goal to accomplish at least one post a week.

Well you see, I've not bored with this blog, its just that I am juggling a lot of leisure activities adjacent with my hospital duties. I go out at least once a week - Trivia Nights or Jo's Weekly Thing and make up sleep at least one or two days in a week. And the remaining time is squeezing in for reading fiction books that are totally non medical related, catching up on favorite TV shows and FaceBooking.

The past two months - September and October, were the best times of PGIship so far. It started out not the way I wanted it to be but eventually it progressed and ended way beyond my expectations. To sum it up it was balance of work, leisure, family and friends.

Here are the highlights:

1.) My Whim Manila Weekend Trip
After two months of non stop phone calls and planning, I finally booked a cheap ticket all the way to Manila to visit Jo. And it was very jam packed and fun indeed. I was able to eat a lot of good food, finally catch a musical live, meeting the star Ms. Dawn Zulueta and immersing myself in Binondo, Escolta and Intramuros for an afternoon of an enriching history class refresher. I capped off my visit with a shopping at PowerBooks Robinson's Malate - four books for 150 php including a commentary on Mexican cinema! Woo hoo! And since attorney is planning to work in Makati, hopefully this will be the first of a couple more visits of Manila pig out and roaming.

2.) Kim and Arnel's Wedding.
One of my closest friends finally tied the knot and to a very deserving gentleman. The wedding ceremony was heartfelt and seriously full of love. It was touching and genuinely blissful. So to the married couple, guys you still owe Dawnah and I the pajama shots and more babies to come!

3.) Charisma's homecoming and road trip
Cha one of the Berks people decided to have a two week holiday after working her ass off in the land of milk and honey for two years. One thing's for sure, it sure seemed like she never left and the talking still non stop. We did a road trip/bonding all the way to Simala for thanksgiving and petitions and then swimming in a pool somewhere in Argao and a dinner to end the trip. I can't wait for her next homecoming.

4.) Julie's homecoming and Dylan turns a year old.
Dylan Rafael turns one and Mommy Julie made sure to fly from NZ to spearhead the celebration. Our high school group is expanding into the next generation.

5.) Toledo weekend
After thirteen years of friendship, I finally was able to meet BFF Dawnah's hometown and her clan. And Toledo prove to be a peaceful place where I was able to gain and catch up on sleep while being her wingman for her 26 Beer-day. Sadly I passed out again before any one else. But I am really glad I was able to be a part of giving her another memorable birthday to cherish!

6.) Trivia Nights
Thanks to Dr. Milan's persistent invitation, I have a new and exciting way of unwinding and at the same time its a total learning experience, mid week Wednesdays just got extra exciting!

7.) Jo's Cebu City Week after Week
With partner in neuroses/crime in the Queen City of the South for four months it's about time she gets to live the Cebuano way of life. A slice of the city every week entails eating in homegrown restaurants and discovering new places that were yet to be explored.

8.) Kimmy's pre wedding visit
When Kim and Arnel personally attended to their wedding plans, it was a perfect opportunity to get to know the man she will be binded to. And it was a five very eventful days and not just on the ceremony but getting to know someone and getting to know that someone fully in a short span of time!

9.) Career Changing Decision
I think I have finally decided that I will never be a suited for a residency training in General Surgery. I don't think I have the skills, dedication and knowledge worthy enough to survive the grueling five year training. It's Orthopedics followed by Internal Medicine.

10.) General Surgery Rotation
Major thanks to the ever supportive, patient and willing to teach residents of the department. Though I realized that I will be never be fit for the program, I have learned a LOT of things on General Surgery. So far this has been my favorite rotation.

Looking back now, it was indeed an awesome two months. Living fully is indeed liberating. Good food. Good health. Good friends. It all sums up to the Good Life!