Like Running Water...
Tuesday, 17. November 2009, 11:41:52
1. I woke up this morning and was greeted by Boo. Jet black and absolutely gorgeous, I am in love with that cat. We curled up and snuggled for a bit, and in no time at all, I felt comforted and healed.
I love Boo.
2. I love it when things magically fall into place. We had our doubts about raising enough funds for the hospital, but just one day into it, we have secured a stethoscope for donation (courtesy of my Community Placement Organisation) and obtained the price of a vacuum extractor for the birth unit (or... 'The Baby'!
), which turned out to be far cheaper than I had anticipated! 
I am over the moon. I really think we can make this work, and it's going to be FANTASTIC.
3. My final written exam is two days away.
Well, one day away, if you count the fact that today is done.
Is it strange that I feel fine?...
I was worried about it for a very long time, but now it's finally here and I'm just keen to do my best and get on to bigger and better things.
I'm reminded of a conversation that I had with Cassie not too long ago.
Cassandra: But you're brilliant!
Kate: I don't feel brilliant.
Cassandra: That's a confidence issue. That has nothing to do with your abilities.
She doesn't know this, but that was probably the most helpful (not to mention the most practical) thing anyone has ever said to me about this exam.
It struck me at the time that she was absolutely right. My confidence is shot. I didn't plan for it, it wasn't my choice, and it's a shame that it happened, but the fact of the matter is, I need to wake up. I need to save myself before I drown in this.
Because with the issue of confidence, I'm the only one who can.
I know it's too late to hope for a miracle, but I still have a day.
And I can work wonders in a day.
Just watch me.
I love Boo.
2. I love it when things magically fall into place. We had our doubts about raising enough funds for the hospital, but just one day into it, we have secured a stethoscope for donation (courtesy of my Community Placement Organisation) and obtained the price of a vacuum extractor for the birth unit (or... 'The Baby'!
), which turned out to be far cheaper than I had anticipated!
I am over the moon. I really think we can make this work, and it's going to be FANTASTIC.
3. My final written exam is two days away.
Well, one day away, if you count the fact that today is done.
Is it strange that I feel fine?...
I was worried about it for a very long time, but now it's finally here and I'm just keen to do my best and get on to bigger and better things.
I'm reminded of a conversation that I had with Cassie not too long ago.
Cassandra: But you're brilliant!
Kate: I don't feel brilliant.
Cassandra: That's a confidence issue. That has nothing to do with your abilities.
She doesn't know this, but that was probably the most helpful (not to mention the most practical) thing anyone has ever said to me about this exam.
It struck me at the time that she was absolutely right. My confidence is shot. I didn't plan for it, it wasn't my choice, and it's a shame that it happened, but the fact of the matter is, I need to wake up. I need to save myself before I drown in this.
Because with the issue of confidence, I'm the only one who can.
I know it's too late to hope for a miracle, but I still have a day.
And I can work wonders in a day.
Just watch me.
WIDGETIZE
Anonymous # 17. November 2009, 21:58
haha so you were where i thought you were. you elusive woman. ahhhhhhh what's this about a vacuum extractor? that sounds a lot like a hospital i know who requires.....
but most of all! i LOVE how quotable i am! eheheheheheh hm, that was a rather cocoa-like moment. but i do!! i'm so glad that it helped you, after all, we both rock :D
game up let's study what we can. we can work wonders today. and so, i'll see you tomorrow dear :)
Anonymous # 17. November 2009, 21:59
did you see my pompoms?
Fox # 20. November 2009, 10:19
Hehe... Yes... I am elusive. And you, my friend, are very, very smart!
Haha! And you ARE very quotable!!! You rock!
Can't wait to have you back!