Seminar, seminar, matutuloy ka pa ba?

I went to school earlier this morning. It was about thirty minutes to eleven when I've reached Kalaw. I went down the FX with a smile on my face and went straight to school with the lab suit I was going to return to a junior that afternoon. There was also this appointment with my OT classmates that we were going to talk about the booking for tickets for our trip to Hong Kong this coming October for a seminar. Unfortunately, they already left when I got there. So I went straight home after delivering the lab suit to Kenneth. I got home around twelve and turned on the TV. THERE'S A HOSTAGE TAKING IN QUIRINO GRANDSTAND!!! That's like a few meters away from my school. What the?! I slept in the afternoon, hoping it would turn out fine when I wake up but it ended very very badly. I cried...the Hong Kong nationals were here to enjoy the country but instead, they met their deaths. A tragedy no asked for. I don't know what else to say. I tried to concentrate in my reading but I have failed to no avail. I tried to write a poem but it still didn't get my mind off what had happened. Will the same happen if we will pursue the seminar in Hong Kong?

Metropsych experience

Last Wednesday, we went to Metropsych in Pasig City as part of our four days practicum in our OT 4 and Psychiatry subject. We got to interview the mentally disabled people (Does it sound offending? I hope not) and next Wednesday we are going to pass our "Initial Evaluation" for our assigned clients. It was a really fun experience although after we got out of the facility, I for one , got really cautious around people. I feel as though I was still inside the facility and I subconsciously observed the people surrounding me. Weird enough, my fellow OT classmates felt it too. Experience really IS the best teacher. I wonder how much my observation skills have improved?

Surprisingly, I've learned that I really needed to read more about psychiatry. An OTs job is not merely "so-so". You've got to read, read and read; learn by hands-on and most importantly, think creatively in the actual job. This means that being an OT doesn't make you a "so-and-so" person. With wide knowledge in your head, two hands to do productive work and a holisitic mind, you can do great things in this field. We must remember that in contrast to physical dysfunction, mental illnesses are life-long. Clients with this kind of disability doesn't need someone to tell them that they are "SICK", they need someone to help them cope with it through life. And that an OT can give...(and of course, let's not forget the family's love with that)

That's about it~! Hope I can share more often. I've been pretty busy lately.

Is occupational therapy for you?

Here's a cute video that briefly explains the works of an occupational therapists. Found it on youtube~ hope you guys like it~! Be an OT~!

Cinderella for a night

August 20 - the Supreme PTOT Council alongside Team Elite conducted an acquaintance party for all year levels. A lot of people went and I think they have really enjoyed the party as well. There were also a lot of pretty girls with pretty outfits and thanks to Eryka and Lab-lab, I was dressed as nicely as them. It was awkward at first but I decided to break my shell a little and carried enough confidence throughout the party. Even when I was auctioned in front, I managed to control my nervousness and child-like mannerisms. (I think I did) I was sold for one thousand and five hundred pesos (Php 1,500.00) Overall, I had fun. Sigh...only if my feet didn't hurt like hell when I walk with the high-heeled shoes I borrowed from Hya. Heck! I wasn't able to dance because of the pain. I'll just sleep it off I guess.

I'll try to write a poem about it after my feelings have settled down a little. My mind is still in a disarray.