Turning (almost) thirty

It’s been pretty nice that I turned twenty nine in the ward while doing my night shift -and psssstt! Nobody around me was aware of it. Gyahahaha. It was pretty fancy, actually because my chief that night was already a real psychiatrist –she just passed the national board examination the previous day- instead of a resident like the usual. There was one new patient, I got the chance to clean up the room a bit, and I had pretty good sleep! I also found out that somehow I was kind of able to make a quite accurate diagnosis with only few questions even when the patient was verbally inadequate, plus I finished (translating and) checking the morning report text in less than an hour (faster than usual). This is an achievement, and as I might be indeed an achiever, it’s definitely mood boosting. Haha

It’s also nice to wake up in the morning and find a message from a ‘twin sister’ whom I haven’t seen for a while. She seems to be doing pretty well with her family and her job, and it’s nice to hear from her. Another message was from a choir senior who with reasons I can’t really tell why, always remember that date when I change age. I feel like being remembered unconditionally, and it feels good!

A bit later on that day, I got another greeting from someone who I didn't expect would remember this kind of thing because he’s a guy –and guys forget birthdays, they certainly do. So it was nice that he remembered, and even asked about my plan to go to karaoke. He didn't spend as much time as usual on FB that day, and I’m still thinking whether I should explicitly thank him for using some of that short time to wish me a happy birthday. Or maybe not. I might've just taken it too personally :p

Not to forget, my mom, my dad, and my brother who each did it in their own ways. From them, I got a video of a motivational song, some amount to pay for PTX tickets, and a pair of decent speakers; makes me feel musical. That’s definitely important for I have proven to be easily ‘depressed’ when being music-less.. so I felt good for I've got music on my birthday :D

Another greetings came from two friends who has been making my music-deprived days in Bali much less boring. We didn't go to the karaoke in the end, but it was still nice to chat a bit and eat! Another friend –a former high school classmate- also texted, wishing me to be seriously happy. Haha. She’s currently studying neurology, and it’s very close to psychiatry. We once dreamed about studying together in the same city, living in rooms next to each other so we can easily change textbooks when necessary.. well. We’re not in the same city right now, but it’s definitely fun that both of us get the chance to do what we want to do.

A former junior high school classmate also texted. She changed her profile picture in the middle of the chat with a pair of pink baby shoes.. so I throw this random guess that she might be expecting a baby.. and I guessed it correctly! I just didn't expect that I would get a greeting PLUS a good news of about-to-have-another-'niece/nephew', so it’s awesome!

Last but not least, my most fabulous friend reported that he was about to give me hugs and kisses of lots of love and affection, but he said I’m full of compassion already, so he has donated the hugs and kisses to the nearest brondong he could find. Can’t really blame him on this..

So. It was a peaceful birthday. I’m definitely thankful/lucky/grateful for I have been blessed with a chance to have those great people in my life. Well. Although I’m kind of still waiting for someone to finish her ABCD homework to be submitted to me as this year’s ultimate gift..

So.. later! I’m gonna go check on her..