Today we didn't see a single patient.

After MDT it was lots of paperwork clearing up cases and tying up loose ends. Must say I was helpful to my supervisor helping her make calls and write up notes and discharge people.

My final evaluation was at 2.30 and it went fast. She graded me as high as or higher than I'd graded myself last night (I bet most ( Read more... )

today was really fun and productive. i came in, saw my first shower assessment, was whisked away to an OT study day with MH OTs from nelson and here, learned about Interactive Drawing Therapy, MOHOST and had a two hour lunch at Wither Hills winery (ooh flashy! these people know how to plan a study day) and ended the day with supervision during ( Read more... )

50% of the placement is over as of today. I'm officially half way through (yes midway was a bit early ( Read more... )

Week 2 is over! So fast, as usual. Midway already yesterday, went okay but full steam ahead in the next three weeks to achieve all the objectives. One case study, one education session and one activity analysis. Hope the right clients pop up soon ( Read more... )

guess i should update ( Read more... )

 last night after dinner i was about to take a shower when L came in and said, "We're having an earthquake." He took my free hand, (the other clutching my towel) and asked, "Can't you feel it?" A pause and then yes, I felt the house swaying. Not trembling like I'd once felt in Sg and not vibrating but a gentle sway, like we were on a boat, or like ( Read more... )

 We had a great time in Wellington just relaxing, eating, drinking, making merry etc. The apartment we stayed in was on the dock so that it was right smack in town and close to everything but minus the noise and traffic. It was a one bedroom, just the right size for us, with a lovely bathroom with underfloor heating. That, I will miss. Everything ( Read more... )

 Woke up to an unbelievable sight. a good 10cm of snow had remained from the snow overnight. dunedin never looks like this! looked and felt weird cos we are essentially like in a beach house with a couple of cm of wood between us and the thick blanket of snow. it's crazy! felt rather cut off from the world, especially since buses aren't running, ( Read more... )

alors, c'est aujourd'hui. mon chéri rentre! il fallait me réveiller tôt ce matin pour bosser mais je ne l'ai pas fait. pas assez tôt en tout cas. c'est pas ma faute! notre lit est trop confortable, c'est toujours une lutte pour nous lever ( Read more... )

1. Carrying me through a full day of classes, even though I woke up with a headache ( Read more... )