Here are a brief list of small observations I've noticed that rural life is somehow better than metro:
(1) No traffic - able to leave house just 5mins before work starts, which also means coming back home for lunch as well. The only time there seems to be traffic jam is really just after school finishes, and then it'll probably last 5-10mins. Another plus is the absence of traffic lights - there are only about 3 sets of lights in the whole town, and a handful of roundabouts.
(2) Cheaper living - was quite surprised that car registration in rural is cheaper than metro (by about $100 pa). Also, car insurance is a lot cheaper too, maybe cause there are just hardly any cars for you to crash into!
(3) Cheaper ski passes - I found out the other day that if you live around Hotham/Falls, you can obtain discounted lift passes for $34 per day (rather than standard $100) after paying $340 for a local ID. This would work out cheaper if skiing more than 5 days, but less than 25. Unfortunately they don't advertise this on the websites, only on leaflets at local ski shops.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
What a week
This week has been crazy. Man, Dentistry is such hard work and there are some days when you just feel like "Why am I a dentist?!". Every day this week so far has ended up with me feeling like that and coming home to hit the wine.
1. Monday - Almost pulled out a huge chuck of the tuberosity as I happily luxated out an upper 8
2. The crown prep on Tuesday was a strain on my back
3. Wednesday was exo day - (i) OAC whilst exoing a root treated 16 and (ii) on another patient, lacerated my finger because I slipped whilst luxating a carious root which took forever to budge. First sharps injury at work.
4. Thursday - 8pm finish and I could not get down to working length in 36 endo. Sooooooo frustrating
Now I have a dull ache all along on my RHS jaw and a massive headache. The weeks just gotten from bad to worse. Boy, I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Bring it on! At least the weekend is almost here & I got paid today. Life is good and I miss my dogs.
1. Monday - Almost pulled out a huge chuck of the tuberosity as I happily luxated out an upper 8
2. The crown prep on Tuesday was a strain on my back
3. Wednesday was exo day - (i) OAC whilst exoing a root treated 16 and (ii) on another patient, lacerated my finger because I slipped whilst luxating a carious root which took forever to budge. First sharps injury at work.
4. Thursday - 8pm finish and I could not get down to working length in 36 endo. Sooooooo frustrating
Now I have a dull ache all along on my RHS jaw and a massive headache. The weeks just gotten from bad to worse. Boy, I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Bring it on! At least the weekend is almost here & I got paid today. Life is good and I miss my dogs.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Anaemia, Fly swatter, T-Shirts
Finally have the time to update with a new post.
(1) Anaemia - or rather iron deficiency anaemia. This is what I feel like after living with a vegetarian for an extended period of time without eating red meat. Probably only had a couple of servings in the past few weeks. Looks like I should cook a big juice steak & eat it in front of Mel; maybe she'll be converted back into an omnivore again (world rejoice!)
(2) Fly swatter - wished I had one of these in the last 2 days. Killed about 10 flies in our house - very frustrating trying to chase after them with a tea towel. I guess this is what we get for living next to horse stables and leaving the door open (it's either the smelly horse manure or the yummy food we cook, most likely the former).
(3) T-shirts - haven't done my laundry for the past week, hence I've run out of clinic clothes to wear. Had to resort to wearing T-shirt to work today & it was great - so comfy. Definitely going to make this a regular clinic attire for now.
(1) Anaemia - or rather iron deficiency anaemia. This is what I feel like after living with a vegetarian for an extended period of time without eating red meat. Probably only had a couple of servings in the past few weeks. Looks like I should cook a big juice steak & eat it in front of Mel; maybe she'll be converted back into an omnivore again (world rejoice!)
(2) Fly swatter - wished I had one of these in the last 2 days. Killed about 10 flies in our house - very frustrating trying to chase after them with a tea towel. I guess this is what we get for living next to horse stables and leaving the door open (it's either the smelly horse manure or the yummy food we cook, most likely the former).
(3) T-shirts - haven't done my laundry for the past week, hence I've run out of clinic clothes to wear. Had to resort to wearing T-shirt to work today & it was great - so comfy. Definitely going to make this a regular clinic attire for now.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Harold
Meet Harold - our friendly garden gnome.
Nothing tastes as good as the veges you grow yourself. We had fresh BokChoy from our garden last night .. Stir fried with garlic. Mmm was so delicious.
2/52
In the last 2 weeks.. I have:
Our flight was derouted to Sydney on the way back as someone had an anaphylactic shock from eating business class food. After having spent the whole day wishing we had an extra day off, we sort off had our wish in a compromised bad end of the deal way. They finally put us up in a hotel room at 1am, for an airport pick up at 4am (yeah 3 whole hours later, why even bother Qantas?! I was hoping for one full day in Sydney!) Upon arriving in Melbourne, we bumped into a friend who left NZ 12 hours after us.
The highlight of Auckland was probably the fooooood & wine. Experienced the best seafood chowder EVER served in a (bread) bowl in a real bowl. I am currently in search of the best chowder in Melbourne.
So I've been driving lots recently, each trip home I clock up at least 240 kilometres. Its a tiring drive but I've discovered the sweet sweet benefits of cruise control, no more speeding on the Hume! I still have another speeding fine to pay off, but this one was in town for doing 59km in a 50 zone. Ouch.
At least I get credit card points.
- Driven 956km
- Been to Auckland & Sydney (don't ask)
- Come close to buying a pair of Ferragamo Varina flats
- Had my first half day
- Worked 3 days in a week
- Did my first surgical exo by myself- like actually raise a flap, remove bone and suture (with the help of my awesome could be a dentist nurse)
- Attended a beautiful wedding
- Paid off one speeding ticket, and (still) procrastinating about paying the next
Our flight was derouted to Sydney on the way back as someone had an anaphylactic shock from eating business class food. After having spent the whole day wishing we had an extra day off, we sort off had our wish in a compromised bad end of the deal way. They finally put us up in a hotel room at 1am, for an airport pick up at 4am (yeah 3 whole hours later, why even bother Qantas?! I was hoping for one full day in Sydney!) Upon arriving in Melbourne, we bumped into a friend who left NZ 12 hours after us.
The highlight of Auckland was probably the fooooood & wine. Experienced the best seafood chowder EVER served in a (bread) bowl in a real bowl. I am currently in search of the best chowder in Melbourne.
bliss
So I've been driving lots recently, each trip home I clock up at least 240 kilometres. Its a tiring drive but I've discovered the sweet sweet benefits of cruise control, no more speeding on the Hume! I still have another speeding fine to pay off, but this one was in town for doing 59km in a 50 zone. Ouch.
At least I get credit card points.
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