First, a quick catch-up from where I left off: I’ve been home, in Brisbane, for nigh on ten months. I’ve completed a year of a nursing degree without killing anyone – and promisingly, I’m convinced that I’m doing the right thing, and that I’ll actually stick around long enough to graduate, this time.
Along with study, I’ve spent the year making new friends, taking photographs and mastering the art of wok-cooking.
My aims for this blog are several-fold:
- I want to journal the experience of being a student nurse in Queensland’s healthcare system, although as my name is featured in large type rather prominently on every page of the blog, I’ll be trying to avoid making comments that’ll get me sued/fired/stalked.
- A showcase for my photography. I occasionally produce work I’m happy with. You’ll see it here.
- Recipes. I’m working on a book, and many of my recipes and associated photographs will be proofed here.
- Writing. I remember a time when I actually enjoyed producing prose and poetry. This was probably before I was required to APA reference every statement I make.
I leave for Dublin in two days time. The night before I fly, I’m hosting a steamboat dinner-party for friends I haven’t seen in weeks, thanks to my exams and hospital practicum. I’ll reach Dublin on Monday morning, and after a little under a week exploring Ireland I’ll cross the sea to Edinburgh, for a long-awaited reunion with my beautiful girlfriend, Hannah.
Can’t wait. I’ll keep you posted.
