Wandering in Waterford

Hello! So I have been off the radar for quite sometime, not just here but my book blog. I have been busy trying to qualify myself as a nurse here in Ireland. It has been a very long journey (talk about almost a 24-hour plane ride), and of course I am still getting used to the cold here (can get up to 5 degrees in the morning). It's a bit rough especially when you came from a tropical country where the coldest than you can get is about 20 or so.

Waterford in Ireland is a wonderful place. It's pretty laid-back and relaxed, reminds me of home. If I want to go to Dublin, then it's just a two our three-hour bus ride which I really don't mind. Coming here was like a dream, especially when it came to me as a birthday present. It was like yesterday I was still processing my papers, and now, I am finally here! In this country rich with culture and architecture - not to mention, really amazing people!!

I was sort of expecting I'd be at the wards for the adaptation program. (It's a six-week program that tests/checks your competencies), IF I pass it, I will have the pin and can practice here in Ireland, if not, I'm going back to the Philippines (which is not an option really). Not all passes it - so working hard is really a must. Now, back to the first statement - it was a pleasant surprise that I get to do my adaptation in the theater. They said I was the first in a very long time which made me really thankful, and I felt so blessed. I asked God for it - told HIM that I didn't need a love life for now, but I needed this. I'm so happy he granted the request. So no love life is somewhat okay because I get to do this, and I get to be in the place that I love and most comfortable in.

They say experience is the best teacher - but wait! My eyes were wide, and I can hear my heart pounding - WTF?! I'm felt lost, and like a newbie (it's a little foreign to me now) seeing all the tools and equipment in front of me. Some, I know, but some aren't familiar. So hey, wish me luck! I got 3 weeks to go before my adaptation ends. Hope all ends well.