November Thoughts

Lately it has been difficult to articulate my thoughts. I feel the older I got, the harder it is to recollect my thoughts in one place and piece them together properly. I haven’t put out any blogpost since June and honestly did not realise how time has passed so quickly. So much has happened since then, many ups and a few recent downs had tremble me a little, just putting me back into perspective. Let’s see.

19 June 2023

One of the many sunsets during my jogs at Airlie Beach. This was taken with iPhone 14 Pro in RAW. Edited with Lightroom. The people here in Airlie Beach call this heaven.

I moved into this small little basement unit, stayed here for 10 whole weeks (1 term). No complaints though because it was free. But of course being the “atas” being that I am, this has been depressing for me. But all is well.

Now, where was I? I was doing a term of General Practice in Cannonvale, about 2 hours away from Mackay, where I was originally based at. I wanted to have a feel of what it’s like being a GP in Australia. Honestly, I loved it.

I love the people I worked with, I love how inviting the work culture was. I love the timing of the work. I love how flexible and dynamic the entire ecosystem was. GP was a real pleasure and I really felt like I belonged, as a doctor.

In many ways, I actually felt belonged.

Present day looking back, I think I should have appreciated it more and enjoyed my time even more. If I could turn back time, my only regret is not initiating more dinners and drinks with my colleagues. I think it would have been great. Being the awkward person I am, it is always very difficult to feel comfortable around people who are unfamiliar to me. But looking back, I wished I had initiated more.

Reflecting back on past work experience and hospital experience. the GP experience was incomparable.

Bring me back please.

Here are some random snippets throughout June-July during my time in Cannonvale/Airlie Beach.

Some of the amazing people I’ve worked with in Cannonvale. My time in clinic has been my happiest throughout my career as a doctor, although it’s only been a few years of working for me but the experience here was invaluable.

Cheers!