Murmurs are such a pain in the arse

A major pain they are, but crucial in clinical examination. Miss it, and you can just end up failing your whole exam. It's THAT bad.

Of all the examinations of the different systems, I find Cardiovascular Examination one of the worst, yet it's such a core thing that there's no way you can ever escape from examining.

I was really worried the whole night yesterday, but fortunately, I managed to doze off. Was pretty tired when I got up this morning, cos my sleep wasn't very good. Woke up twice.

Anyway, I zapped the cardiovascular chapter of a book my housemate recommended. I already had a general knowledge of the examination, so this book was pretty handy in a way, it's not toooooo detailed...it's not toooooo brief either.

Did a thorough studying of that chapter this evening, and I think I sort of know the murmurs pretty well now. At least I know what kind of murmurs they are now, where they are found, wat other features they've got etc. It was such a pain and definitely frustrating when I first read about them, then it got better (I just hope I don't forget). I reckon reading about murmurs is much easier than actually doing and hearing it. It's not always you get to hear murmurs, so there's this lack of opportunity. And I guess I might have a good idea of how to differentiate the type of murmurs at different regions of the chest now.

(Julian, if u're reading this, I found this pretty cool website for murmurs. Maybe u wanna take a look? http://www.familypractice.com/heartlab/heartlab.htm The site has got audio sounds too! But it's not extremely helpful cos despite the sounds, I still have trouble guessing what type of murmur it is just based on listening)

Feeling pretty relieved after reading the chapter. Have jotted down some questions I've got regarding the cardio exam, so might try to get those sorted with my consultant next week.

Oh yes..I got a great offer today...haha..I will think about it when I get my top priorities sorted. Well, I got home early today, and headed off to the city to do a friend a favour, buy Mum's bday card, and to check out the status of my accomodation application since I've not received the tenancy agreement yet (worry it got lost in the mail). The friendly guy was there..haha..and he was so excited when he saw me. "HEY MICHELLE!!!!! Nice to see u again. Come in! I have great news to tell u!!!" he said. He also explained to me the reason why the tenancy agreement isn't sent out yet..will have to wait another 1-2 weeks. I was given the official receipt for the deposit too, so I can take the load off my mind for a while and wait patiently for the agreement to arrive.

And for the great news he wanted to tell me (haha..he actually called me on my hp today, but I didn't pick it up cos I was in clinic..hmm..can sense his excitement)....because I'm the first 100 to apply for the accomodation, the company in charge of this accomodation has given me two early-bird offers:

1. Free travel card (rail or bus) for one whole year (I'm intending to take the bus since I've got the rail already.)
2. One year free broadband or a brand new Ipod.

How's that?! Damn good right? His colleague was damn funny too. He wanted to bribe me more by offering to give me more freebies if I can drag my friends to move into the new accomodation (yeah yeah..biz tactics..). The offer he gave me was...if I can bring my friends in to move into my new flat, he will not only give me the free travel card, the free broadband PLUS he will buy me a brand new Ipod.

But the thing is...how am I gonna drag my pals to move in with me? If I could, I wouldn't have to source for this place myself..sheesh..and I'm sure they will go "aiyo..dun want lah..so ex..." (when it's actually not at all *rolls eyes*). I shall start calculating which offer (broadband or ipod) I should take. Anyone knows anything about the Ipod? Care to give me your feedback about it?