Today was pretty much how a Monday morning should be...F***ked up. I woke up not wanting to attend classes, but eventually decided to as I might have to present a case, and also because by the time I weighed the pros & cons, I was pretty much wide awake.
I ended up leavin a l'il late, and was in a real snappy mood, snapping at my friend and pulling a long face for being late. As I was attending the hospital rounds, Dr.S had asked us a question, and we couldn't provide him with an answer. He asked us where our books were & told us to get books. You see, I don't really see the logic of carrying a textbook to the hospital as it is inconvenient to carry it around, & secondly, we don't have time to read in the hospital! I somehow managed to get a textbook from a friend of mine who was in another ward. Dr.S then asked me if the book was mine. I was honest and said it wasn't and even explained why I don't carry one. He totally annoyed me by sayin something like this 'Do you think your pretty face will help you pass your exams?'. Well, for a moment I did feel flattered, you know, but then again, it made me feel like a total bimbo!! Rounds continued with him asking me questions every now and then, and obviously I couldn't answer.
Following rounds, I was told to help someone in my group to clerk a case for presentation as his partner was absent. I was so freaking annoyed. I hate going out of my way just because someone else is irresponsible enough to be absent on their day for presentation. Grumbling, I went to help him, and to my surprise, it didn't turn out that bad. Next, came the presentation. Dr.S was there again and once again I got it from him. I had answered his question and then misunderstood his following statement, and thus, annoyed him. This time, he asked if I was planning to practice medicine in Kazakhstan. Irritant!
I was glad that the clinical sessions was finally over for the day, and headed to the gym. As I was filling my water bottle at the water cooler, I paced in front of the gym entrance. Then suddenly, a guy opens the door from inside and asks :
Guy (G) : Excuse me, do you wanna come in?
Me (m) : Err yeah..in a while.
G : (puzzled look).Oh, ok. I saw you walking, so i thought you wanted to come in.
M : Thanks(big smile). I'll leave the door open. I'll be coming in awhile.
I filled my bottle up and went in the gym. Smiling inside. Suddenly, all the frustrations in me vanished. I felt happy. And just because of a kind, thoughtful and sweet gesture by someone whom I've never even spoken to.