tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90875586066705273952024-03-14T09:24:34.851+00:00Little Miss MedicMy rantings as a female doctorLittle Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.comBlogger301125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-79290446054776076192014-10-04T18:01:00.000+01:002014-10-04T18:01:59.603+01:00Procrastination is the route of all evil...
Over the last week I have been procrastinating the shit out of everything! I have a number of things to do:
study
work on my thesis
plan a wedding
pluck my eyebrows
buy funky stationary (which is essential to number1. study)
paint my toenails
shave my legs
organise my desk
declutter my study
clean my cupboards
Only 2 of these things are essentially fucking important right now, but Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-44044459415963562352014-09-26T20:20:00.001+01:002014-09-26T20:20:59.492+01:00Blogging Sabattical
Wow! More than 4 months since my last blog post. I can't tell you how much I have missed blogging! Unfortunately work and life (although work is my life at this stage) have been so demanding, that I haven't had time to even shave my legs, let alone keep a blog on track. My aim is try to become better at multi-tasking...
I have missed the blogosphere, other blogs and all you crazies that Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-40286667472229478362014-05-25T15:10:00.000+01:002014-05-25T15:10:59.701+01:00Awkward...
It is not uncommon knowledge that I hate medical students. I despise them like a gardener despises weeds. I literally cannot stand the sight of them.
I do realise that I once was this waste of space that is a medical student, but when you have a lot of shit to do, they really do not provide any reprieve and only seem to create more chaos. They will invariably fuck up whatever you ask them to Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-71855177386760479792014-05-04T18:17:00.002+01:002014-05-04T18:17:22.275+01:00Timeout
Going back to work has really hit me hard. I have had a constant headache for 4 days now, I wake up with it, it briefly goes away with double strength painkillers and then settles back in a few hours later. I have always suffered from backache, but now it seems to have tripled in severity. So much so, that I have a weekly appointment with a small Chinese lady, who literally beats the crap out Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-73629094691905699862014-04-24T17:21:00.001+01:002014-04-24T17:21:03.948+01:00Demonic Druggie
I completely jinxed myself. Last week I wrote a post about how I was working the Easter weekend and that all I hoped for was that I didn't get a tik patient coming in. I just had to bloody say that! (mistake number 1) Why???????
The night (Easter Monday) hadn't been going so badly until at 4am, when everyone seemed to realise the long weekend was over and they could all rock up to the Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-64888817811528994212014-04-23T15:20:00.002+01:002014-04-23T15:20:50.569+01:00Paddy the Dancing Granny
I am sure many of you have seen this clip on FB recently.
I am such a sucker for a good YouTube video and often run with my phone to find The Boyf yelling, "you HAVE to watch this! No, I swear this clip is the best one EVER!" and I say that every time.
But....this amazing granny is worth the watch.
Un-fucking-believable right? The dips, the lifts, the gasps from the audience.
I just Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-32756203536000146422014-04-17T11:01:00.002+01:002014-04-17T11:01:24.621+01:00Working Easter
For all of my sins I will be working this long Easter weekend.
source
I am really not the hugest Easter person, so I don't mind really, just as long as I don't get a tik patient.
They really seem to be coming in droves. I don't know what it? Possibly the fact that it's so damn cheap.
My last tik patient was annoying as all hell...
Little Miss Medic: Miss Tikkie, I know that the Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-36002161246874706802014-04-15T14:16:00.001+01:002014-04-15T14:16:33.241+01:00AH-ma-zing
There are so many amazing things on FB, YouTube and Twitter these days. I find myself spending countless hours scrolling down to just watch ONE more video clip in a half comatose state at 23:33 of a cute kitten or retarded German guy.
But. This has to be the most jaw-dropping amazing clip I have ever seen. Ever.
How she manages to do that so beautifully, one will never know. Imagine Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-6545494059228743852014-04-11T16:12:00.001+01:002014-04-11T16:12:28.244+01:00#oscartrial
I am completely unashamed to admit that I am COMPLETELY transfixed and obsessed with watching the Oscar Pistorius trial. I know it's sad, it may be sick to some and boring to others. What fascinates me is that real life law is pretty much just how I thought it would be and "being" in the courtroom feels like a privilege. I have always loved The Law and now we get to be at the coalface of one Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-24795981030983358002014-04-08T19:56:00.003+01:002014-04-08T19:56:23.266+01:00Books of 2014
After reading Lulu's post of her latest reads, I decided to do one of my own. These have been my books of 2014, thus far.
A story about an orphan, a medal, Art, a convent and love. This book really made me want to go back to Spain. ASAP.
The true story of Solomon Northup's life. I really wanted to read this before I watch the nominated Oscar movie. It reads like a diary and although Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-46856410521576495362014-04-05T17:28:00.003+01:002014-04-05T17:28:54.195+01:00Where the HELL have I been?
I know, I know! I have been terrible at blogging this year. I don't really have an excuse, except that I haven't really had oodles of time to blog. I've even stopped reading other people's blogs *eek*
So a quick recap of what I've been up to...
...been working my behind off
...sleeping as often and as much as I can (due to point 1)
...only just signed up for RubyBox and I freakin' Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-67571416594550435882014-02-08T13:10:00.001+00:002014-02-08T13:13:06.796+00:00Specialists
Each medical specialty definitely has a stereotype. It's so funny how totally uncanny it can be. By seeing a male jock walk down the theatre passage in butcher boots with a scrub cap sporting skulls, you immediately know he is an orthopod. Physicians are totally anal, paediatricians are too happy and draw smiley faces in their notes and neurosurgeons always have a "I am God" persona.
This Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-53622708210074653022014-02-03T16:00:00.000+00:002014-02-03T16:02:03.836+00:00This last week I...
...tried to meditate, but fell asleep....often
...laughed so much at this ridiculous movie
(he got his damn feet wet....shit dawg! I ain't taking that shitty dawg home with me!)
...watched The Wolf of Wall Street. Love LOVE LOVE! I did cringe a bit during some of the sex scenes, but what a fucking good movie. And please if there is a God, make me look like Margot Robbie.
...replanted my Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-63306554254718675692014-01-30T12:41:00.000+00:002014-01-30T12:41:42.399+00:00Why Oh Why
What is it with people and being in denial? Why does someone only go to doctor once they have a tumour the size of a small child growing on them? Why do morbidly obese people only seek help once they need a crane to get them out of the house? Why does someone with AIDS only agree to be tested once they are on death's door?
The obvious answer is denial.
de-ni-al An Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-46842133459564946242014-01-27T09:37:00.000+00:002014-01-27T09:37:24.863+00:00This last week...
...I have still been on leave and loving it! The Boyf and I stayed on a wonderful fruit farm in a small little cottage with no electricity. It was amazing! I did yoga everyday to this view...
...I have been doing all the NB health check ups; optometrist, dentist, dermatologist. Am getting all my moles checked out. I know 3 people who have gotten melanomas, under the age of 30, and it's Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-63906422552708042442014-01-17T10:43:00.000+00:002014-01-17T10:43:40.684+00:00This week I...
...am on LEAVE!!!!!!! Can I get a woo hoo! I have been dying a slow death inside waiting for this day to arrive. This will be my home for the next week.
A cottage on a fruit farm, with NO electricity. Bliss.
...have been completely shocked by these videos for different reasons.
On first watching this video, I chuckled at the Afrikaans commentary and felt that blue Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-45373320286459885772014-01-16T18:41:00.001+00:002014-01-16T18:41:45.875+00:00Gluten Free
A few months ago I had the worst abdominal pain ever. I was dying. The Boyf even had to examine me. He isn't a very good doctor when I am the patient and always thinks I am overreacting. I went to writhe alone in pain in the sanctity of the spare room. I eventually had a scope, which was normal. The specialist gave me the pain-can-be-stress-related peptalk. I know that talk. I invented that Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-19406494531293250592014-01-08T17:51:00.000+00:002014-01-08T17:51:00.645+00:00#100happydays
There has been a challenge floating around on the internet called 100 Happy Days.
Basically it involves challenging yourself to catalogue 100 days in the form of pictures showing things that make you happy. It's aim is to make you appreciate the little things in life more. Read more about it here.
So far my pics have been very simple things, as I worked yesterday till today, but here Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-81668417685408009302014-01-06T19:33:00.000+00:002014-01-06T19:33:11.085+00:002014
WOW!!! I cannot believe we are already one week into the NY. Holy crap!
Work has been crazy, so only a short post for today...
Here's one of the most talked about music videos of 2013, what a shocker!!!
More like terrible porn!
Have a good week.
LMM
xoxo
Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-83536961502440074272013-12-25T21:31:00.000+00:002013-12-25T21:31:33.924+00:00Working Christmas
Nothing quite gives you a kick in the stomach like working Christmas! Festive cheer in the form of women screaming in labour, with tinsel getting in your way and everyone hoping for the elusive "Christmas baby", coming in second to "New Year's baby"!
I hate Christmas so it's fine, but I'd rather be at home watching TV.
&Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-31405111572639088912013-12-23T19:22:00.003+00:002013-12-23T19:22:40.589+00:00These last 2 weeks...
Apologies for the lack in blog posts, but life has just gotten carried away!
Anyway...this is what I've been up to...
...I managed to hand write and post 50 Christmas cards. Organised me 1 : chaotic life 0
...my colleague got TB and now we all have to work extra shifts :(
...I had a catch up dinner with Lulu from Berry Diaries. She is just amazing and so inspiring!
...I felt somber, sadLittle Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-25233024429710896572013-12-11T18:48:00.002+00:002013-12-11T18:48:49.242+00:00Mandela
It has taken me a long time to think about what I want to write in this post.
I have never had a death in the family, at least not someone close, nor have I ever lost a friend. It blows my mind to think of how deeply I have been affected by Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela's passing, someone I have not even had the priviledge of meeting.
Unfortunately work has prevented me from watching many of Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-20221135127026498242013-12-04T19:06:00.002+00:002013-12-04T19:06:33.066+00:00The crazies out there
I have been SO busy lately, apologies for the lack in posts.
This morning I was listening to Gareth Cliff talk about this woman in Australia who knits with her vagina. Initially I thought she actually knitted with her vagina, but she just "stores" the wool there and yanks it out as she knits. Strange thing to one day ask, "I wonder if I can stick a yarn of wool in my vajayjay and knit with it.Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-57449492297476358722013-11-24T19:29:00.000+00:002013-11-24T19:29:16.674+00:00This week I...
...met the most wonderful patient. She was going to die. But she had the most amazing spirit.
...in true Jersey shore style, spent my weekend doing GTL (gym, tan, laundry)
...watched the new Kimye music video. What. The. Fuck. Worst song. Worst porn movie. Basically a motorbike in front of a green screen. Watch it here.
...had a sick puppy on my hands, who needed to be admitted for IV fluidsLittle Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087558606670527395.post-57903341210675372532013-11-19T20:19:00.000+00:002013-11-24T19:30:48.442+00:00Sigh...
I realised that I am NEVER going to stop being surprised at how stupid some people are.
Little Miss Medic: So what was the reson for your previous caesarean section?
Miss Pregnant: I was pregnant.
LMM: Yes, I gathered that. But why did you have a caesar?
MP: I was giving birth.
LMM: But WHY did you have the operation? They don't just do caesars on everyone. Was there something Little Miss Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727181809455432252noreply@blogger.com0