Latin at work. Amongst other things.

Well, in the course of my 3 1/2 years working in pharmacy, you get to understand different Latin abbreviations. Such as the directions written on prescriptions by the doctors. Now, I'm doing my wound care training, and all the different parts of the skin are in Latin. Oh, I love Latin! It makes something feel very important :) An example: Stratum corneum = the outermost layer of the epidermis. So basically, the very outside of your skin. It's great. Adds just that extra dimension of interest. Anyways, enough of that...

Ayala came back home for the weekend. (as I'm pretty sure I've already told you!) It was so good! I love her so much, and she's been gone for 2 months.

Ok, so the previous 2 paragraphs were written about 2 weeks ago... I've tried writing a few posts, then get interrupted and don't get back to finish them. So I'll attempt to actually publish this one.

I'm not feeling so crash hot at the moment; my cousin, Abby, gave me her flu :P Lovely! Thank God for the invention of Cold and Flu tablets :D And Mum's cooking. Yum, yum. Soup and fried mush (last night's left over mashed potatoes with steakettes and onion). Pretty good tucker even when you don't feel like eating.

The Man From Snowy River bush festival was on once again this last weekend. I didn't see much of it, but there were thousands of people in town. It's one of the few things that brings our sleepy little town to life. We got so busy that the 3 places that sell diesel (the caravan park, Mildren and Coysh and McLean's') sold out. That's pretty amazing.

Feeding the poddies has become an interesting adventure in the last week or so. The big ones can now lick my chin, so fighting them off is quite hair-raising at times. They can be really rough. And they have EXTREMELY SHARP FEET!!! The little ones are really sweet. I promise to put some more photo's up someday soon. Photos don't really do them justice, though.

Enough rambling for now, I've finally got most of the news down...
Enjoy your day!
With love,
Sar

Photos :) (finally!)

Our faithful old dog, Liz.




Part of our farm in spring. And some moos.



Bugsy! Well, her real name is Tikvah, but we call her mum 'Boogie' so she's 'Bugsy'.



This is a view through the bush of what the countryside is like. There are a lot of valleys and there a lot of bigger valleys and river flats, but other than that, this is pretty typical terrain. Other than this photo was taken in the middle of summer in the middle of a really bad drought! It's actually a lot prettier than this.



And this is what the bush is like behind our place. This is why we have such bad bushfires. So much undergrowth and dry grass. This is why the DSE does fuel reduction burns every autumn. This part of the bush is actually really damp (this photo WAS taken in the middle of the drought!) so it hasn't burnt in anyone's living memory.



Poddy calves. :D



Jerse. Isn't she beautiful?!




Now, these of the calves aren't the bestest photos ever, they're just for identification purposes, but I'm going to try get down a bit later in the day to take some nice ones.

Until next time!
Sar

A few of my favorite things... (updated!)

Now we all know this song, and this morning when I was making my coffee, I thought to myself, "Coffee is one of my favorite things." Instantly, I could nearly hear Julie Andrews singing, "When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I'm feeling sad. I simply remember a few of my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad!" How many of you now have the song stuck in your head?!
So, I thought, "What are a few of my favorite things, and why?" Now, I have a lot of favorites, but they're mostly confined to warm, comforting things; hot showers, coffee, spag bol. Lots of blankets on my bed! But then I have a few other strange ones: walking around shearing sheds and cattle yards (now I know that if you're from the city, you'll be thinking, "That's pathetic! Why would someone want to look around a smelly old shed or dirty yards?" I can't really explain it, but I guess when you're used to it, it's a familiar thing. Also it's incredibly interesting to look at the whole set up. Especially if the yards or sheds belong to someone else!)

So the previous part of the post I wrote about 2 days ago, and I haven't been back to finish it. And then when I thought, "I'll finish that post!" I accidentally publish it. Oops! Ah, well.

I think Autumn is definitely here. I'm glad... Autumn and spring are my fovorite seasns. Mostly because of the temperature and the colours. Around here in spring, everything is a vivid green and all the fruit trees dotted around the hills are covered in either white or pink blossoms. Autumn I love because there is still a hint of summer, but there is a bit of chill in the air too. And the trees in Corryong go an awesome colour! It's just a tad chilly sitting at the computer. And there is a thick blanket of fog sitting on us in the early mornings. Lots of dew, and the trees (well, the deciduous ones anyways. I know that not all people know that eucalyptus aren't deciduous) are turning, changing colours. And the DSE (Department of Sustainability and Environment) are burning off (fuel reduction burns) the national parks. A lot of people complain about all the smoke in the air, but I love it. It makes it feel like autumn. I do like the fact that you have to wear a jumper outside in the mornings! I have to sit down one day and put some photos up here, but I just can't find the ones I want!

I have to go, my older sister, Ayala is coming home tomorrow so I have to go get things a bit organised. And of course, studying! ;)
With love,
Sarah

Boomerang, Charlotte Ritchie

This song is a lesson I'm still trying to learn, unfortunately. I'm getting better, but I do tend to say things without really thinking. Bad habit :P but still trying to break!

Talk is cheap no matter what you say,
You're gonna reap tomorrow what you sow today.
So don't take too lightly your deeds to men,
'Cos the winds of justice will blow again.

Hey watch what you're doin'
Watch what you say!
That boomerang's comin' back your way.
The harder you throw it the farther it flies,
It might hit you harder than you realise.
You gotta play by the golden rule in this game,
or you won't be ready for the boomerang.
Watch where you're throwin' that boomerang.

Don't point your finger at what others do,
'Cos there's three just like it pointing back at you.
You know, a little bit of love goes a long long way,
You might need a little back on a hard up day.

Hey watch what you're doin'
Watch what you say!
That boomerang's comin' back your way.
The harder you throw it the farther it flies,
It might hit you harder than you realise.
You gotta play by the golden rule in this game,
or you won't be ready for the boomerang.
Watch where you're throwin' that boomerang.
-Charlotte Ritchie


So my happenings today were slightly exciting :) I sent off my Diabetes unit of my course! Yay! It was really interesting, I would like to learn more about it. So after this, I have Woundcare (there's some gross bits in there, like puncture wounds and protruding objects. I have the most interesting job! lol) and another 5 books, then my traineeship is over! I think they're something like, asthma, complementary medicine (another BIG book...), men's and women's health, market and promote pharmacy services area, and pregnancy and maternal health. Then I am DONE!!! :D Whoo! I can't wait. I hope to have them all completed by May. So lots of hard work, but it'll be worth it. I have been working at this course (nearly a university course) for about 1 and a half years. It will be good to have it finished!
The other happenings were that Mum and Dad got their first batch of poddy calves for their contract rearing business. The little poddies are so cute! I'll post some photo's soon.

I just realised I have to update my 'about me'...
Gob bless,
Sarah

Apologising (once again!) for not writing...!

Hello!
As my title says, I am very sorry. I am not at all constant writing here, and I should be.

I as just reading over my blog, and was realising how depressing my blog was! Always complaining, not very encouraging at all. And I don't think any of it made any sense what-so-ever if no one knew me. Must have been retty boring for anyone to read it!

Well, on to news... I am now the oldest at home. Ayala (my older sister) applied for a job in Sydney as a nanny. She got the job, and moved up in the first couple of weeks of the new year. So since about mid January, I've only seen her once. But she's coming home this weekend!!! I'm so excited :D Then I think she'll be back down for the MFSR festival (Yes, I know. It's been a year already!)

In May, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound is coming to Australia. I really hope we can go to the concert. The theme is A tribute to the Cathedrals. Should be pretty good :)

Interesting things are happening at work, but just what I can't say at the minute. I'll post more about it when I actually find out. Well, for one, my boss is pregnant. She's due in August. Not sure what date.

Anyways, I have to go. I told Mum I'd make an apple cake. I haven't yet started... to busy looking at blogs! And studying of course. LOL.

Gruss Gott! <3
Sarah