Back to Normality

The last week had been a long one. Long hours. Long tired hours, ended with a long Sunday and a very busy Monday with cancellation of clinics and the likes.

My colleagues had been away and the combination of three people's responsibility was just real hard work. And the main problem was the Saturday call which I had with some really sick patients needing looking after.

But, my colleagues were back today. And as the school holidays had come to an end, the heavy morning traffic also came back, with a vengeance. Heavy morning clinic followed by lunch soon brought some normality to the proceedings and by the afternoon, I felt much lighter with spring back in my steps.

To top it off, I will be taking both Thursday and Friday off for the beginning of Ramadan although I would still be coming in the morning to do my rounds. Time to chill out a bit I think.

On Call Holiday

I got the short straw this time around having to cover for a colleague who booked a conference which happened to be during a Public Holiday. I took up the call to cover him and the day so far had been rather quiet. I spent teh afternoon at the apartment after a spot of lunch with a colleague.

Anita had brunch with some classmates and had just called to say that she was on the way back. Before reaching home, she had to pick up her new glasses. I offered to join her there so that we can have some afternoon tea while waiting for calls from the hospital.

Hopefully things stay quiet as it is since a couple of my colleagues would be away next week for another conference in Europe, leaving me to hold the fort. Happy Holidays all!

Annoying Leaks

It looked like the nightmare continued. This time there was a small leak at my study showers. Good thing was the plumber and supervisor acted quickly and the water pipe was shut down the same morning.

Unfortunately he had to remove a couple of rules and had to directly plug the leak. Minor thing but it left my room in a bit of a mess. Dust everywhere.

They had to let the glue dried up, which meant that the work can't be done on the same day. So, no entry to my study for the next few days until I could get it cleaned up.

Wierd Signage

I noticed that rather wierd signage at our new MediPlex building. It was meant to indicate the toilet. And from the looks of things the patron was rather desperate to get to the toilet to do their business, even putting their hands to the groin..... Not sure I've seen this before.

Work Has Started

It looked like I would be negotiating an obstacle course in the coming weeks on my route from the car park to my ward.

The work on the first floor of the MediPlex had already started rolling. They were putting up the dividers and before long, there would be drilling and dust. At least they had started after quite a long delay.

I wonder what would come up there later?