The Sunday Currently, No. 6

Fresh from my Pinas vacay, here is my latest (after such a long time) Sunday Currently! (P.S. Photo above was taken at sunset in Paseo del Mar, one of Zamboanga City's favorite hangout places.)

Reading | The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith 

Writing | this blog post *smiles*

Listening | Justin Bieber's latest album, Purpose (I'm a few album repeat away from belieb-ing!)

Thinking | of coming back to work! I'm honestly excited!

Smelling | my fresh from the cabinet mint green-gold jumper

Wishing | Praying for the sign I need in terms of professional development.. should I leave?

Hoping | for an answer to ^^^^

Wearing | mint-green jumper from Bench that I've had for 3 years, black leggings

Loving | today's cool weather

Wanting | for things to be much more organized

Needing | to be settled in one housing officially (my cousin and I are currently transient residents in one of the hospital accommodation because of the fire incident that affected the tower where we're housed, and this room is just a mess) 

Feeling | weird, jetlagged, I guess

Disclaimer: I wrote this yesterday with every intention of posting it immediately but my internet wasn't cooperating. Sorry for the delay. Have a good day!

(The Sunday Currently, Original concept by blogger Siddathornton)

Friendly reminder

How many of you can say you were a robot once upon a time? I know I can! That is me inside the robot suit and with me is one of the insanely creative people who made this impressive (by the reaction of the people who came to have photo opp with the robot) suit, Ate Iris.

I tell you, guys, if we charged everyone who wanted photos with the robot, we will probably end up with a month's salary. But we didn't because it doesn't feel right. The team wanted people to be engaged once they see the robot hence getting into our booth, and indeed, we met that goal.

Thanks to the team for trusting my "robot" skills, to Ma'am Mayon for being my sub, to Ate Iris, Ate Joyce, Ate Camille, Ate Richelle--aka the robot's glam squad, and everyone else who had fun during the Global Hand Hygiene Day!

Remember, guys, safety starts with washing your hands!

OFW Sheidydiaries: Noob

Assalamualaikum!

I am now far from my hometown, in a vast modernized desert. The flight went easy and smooth, alhamdulillah. I've been here for 5 days now and honestly, still in a bit of a culture shock. But in shaa Allah, I will be able to adjust well. =) 

I am currently staying with 6 other nurse in one huge flat but since my cousin is also here, I wish our request to become roomies will be granted. ;)

Everything feels strange. Being in a foreign land indeed is a challenge. But this is Saudi Arabia. For a Muslim like me, this is a huge  privilege. I am indeed looking forward to umrah and hajj opportunities, in shaa Allah. For now though, please keep me in your prayers. My batchmates and I are under a 3-month probationary period so I will be needing your duuas to be able to face every challenge with confidence, wisdom, wit and presence of mind.

May Allah grant all our halal desires. Ameen.

That's gonna be it for now. More later in shaa Allah.

Blabbers and wonders

Assalamualikum.

It has been over a month since my last update. I feel like I don't know how to blog anymore. Not like I am an expert or anything.. just.. I know you get what I mean. Anywootsiedoops, I have been MIA for such a looooong time because I had "important" "adult-ish" "mature-ish" stuff to take care of (and still taking care of at the moment). And as much as I am itching to share the details, I would rather keep it to myself and my family for now (woah, I feel like I am getting married or something, and it's not that, not yet). In shaa Allah when everything's set.. I actually drafted a couple of posts for when the time comes I am ready to talk about it. YES, I AM A VERY EXCITED PERSON. I haven't been in a couple of months so "excited" is an understatement. Ya Allah, I am grateful for Your infinite love. <3 If you have been following me on Twitter, you will notice all the happy tweets blended in with the nervous tweets. It has been a  roller coaster of emotions but I am humbled by His generosity.

What has happened the past few weeks?

• I was in Manila, with my sister and cousins. We were all looking for a job. :) We're back for a few weeks to follow up all credentials and fly back to Manila to accomplish another set of requirements. In shaa Allah everything will run smoothly. 
• Inah undergone surgery because of abnormal uterine bleeding. We stayed in the hospital overnight, discharged the next morning and alhamdulillah, she looks and feels better. Immensely grateful. :')
• My niece, born 4 months early, passed away. Too precious for the world, I say. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.. May Allah grant her Jannah and may the one's she left behind remain strong, patient and faithful despite this trying time. Ameen.

It's a cuddle weather Saturday today. Have a good one! Peace and love.

Whipple!

Writing a blogpost to release tension. *winks* I've been reading about Whipple's procedure for almost an entire day now. There's still more to read. This happens when I overthink and all the if's comes rushing to my head. I have handled a patient post-whipple surgery and I remember everything I did was routine nursing care. But tomorrow will be different because I will be receiving him a couple hours post-surgery. Plus, it will be my first time to be a private nurse. SO YES I AM SCARED!

May Allah azza wa jal relieve me of the nervousness I feel, give me wisdom at all times and grant me presence of mind as I take care of my patient tomorrow. 

Ameen.

 Assalamualaikum! :)