I don't know.

I really dislike the phrase "I don't know."

When someone answers "I don't know" I always feel confused and frustrated. There isn't really much that I ask that you won't know. I am talking about questions on everyday activity and your opinions on everyday life. I'm not asking you a minute fact on a particular subject that only a few would know. So, I never understand why people answer "I don't know." 

To me, that phrase tells me - 1) the person doesn't care to think, 2) the person is avoiding my question, 3) the person is hiding something, or 4) the person really has no idea. 

#4 is usually unlikely because there is always something there... 

Instead of "I don't know", there's always phrases like "I'm not sure right now, let me think/check regarding the matter", "It's slipped my mind", "I haven't planned anything yet but I'm open to suggestions", "I'm really not interested", etc. 

You can even ask them a question - "What do you suggest?" if you really DON'T KNOW. 

You get the point, be specific when you answer questions. Even if you must say "I don't know" follow up with another sentence like "let me think about it" or "I might be free/busy". Don't just leave it at "I don't know" because for the other person it could mean a billion of things. 

Miscommunications are always the reason for arguments and frustrations. 

We can avoid misunderstandings if we are clear and precise when we speak. 

Update!!!

It's Thursday morning before I have to leave for school. So, it means that I've been in my RN program for exactly one week and 2 days and in between, I went to Las Vegas for the Labor Day weekend. It's sure been hectic. The first week of school felt extremely long because of a new schedule and classes, or maybe because I was looking forward to Vegas. Vegas felt like it came and poof it was time for reality again, as usual. Vegas trip was not a good idea because now I have a mountain of work to do! I'm not really behind but I'm not ahead like I should be.

I've met some really great people in school and everyone is really friendly and nice. I mean, I guess they are since we are going to be nurses, right? There are always some people who are just not going to be your next best friend though, you know what I mean?

We've already learned how to wash our hands properly and take vital signs. I'm really excited about lab and clinical but not so much the seminar where we have to make a 50 minute presentation - even though it's just to 10 people, I'm still feeling nervous about that. I really have to think positively and not let it get to me too much.

Alright, better get back to studying.

Life at 25

I've been 25 years old for approximately 11 days now. Thursday was my last day at Alpha Acupuncture & Herbs where I've been a receptionist for almost a year. I'm starting nursing school this coming Monday. I've already spent over $1000 on school supplies, requirements, etc. I'm super excited and also nervous because I heard the program is rigorous and I'm known to be a last minute slower learner. But, I can't wait to start clinical so I can start using my stethoscopes (I bought one and received one for my bday).

This post is super boring.

I've been watching some YouTube videos on room organization and came across two spectacular rooms. One is the maybabytumbler's room in Germany. She has a sauna inside her closet!? The other is thestyleblog's room in the U.S. Sara's room is enormous with great living and working space!
Currently, my room is rather modest in size as it's suppose to be a study. It's awkwardly oblong with a slide door that leads to the backyard. There's really not much options as to where my bed can go. So, I've been cleaning up these few days by organizing boxes and junks into my closet (which is rather well constructed with storage space). I've also bought some 3M Command hooks to hang up my bags, belts, and cleverly I put one hook on the inside of the closet slide door and hung my Burberry coat so it wouldn't be all wrinkly. My room is still undone because I have the oddest furniture. Most of them are from IKEA which is fine but they do not compliment each other...

Strange thing the mind is ... how did I start with a title "Life at 25" to discussing my room...

Maybe this is life at 25 - fickle.

Job hopping, Career hopping

Yes, the title says it all. I have a short history of job and career hopping. Not that I've ever held many positions, but it's more idealistic. My jobs have ranged from waitress, barista, and office receptionists to an admin clerk at the U.S Census Bureau and a product development assistant at a company that produces mainly NIKE clothes. All of these jobs have no direct relation to any future or career goals that I've ever dreamed. Career goals have mainly been in the medical field plus advertising and product packaging. I'm quite practical but also day dream a lot. I chose the medical field because of practicality. I desire the art field because it just seems so fun and interesting. I really should've gone into journalism or something but my poor social studies and english grades in high school really steered me away from anything that has to do with writing. Not to mention, I'm quite shy and can not speak publicly without stammering and turning red. I'm just a modest person who's not comfortable standing in the limelight, even when I excel.

Here's the deal: I am starting nursing school at the end of August at Pasadena City College. It's a two year program and I'll get my ADN and sit for the RN license. Funny thing is, I have two Bachelors and I am turning 25 in a few weeks. I guess age is not that big of a deal today, but to me it is. I can only hope this is something I can stick with. I guess I'm doing this also because I was accepted? My most recent goal was to apply to OT grad school for next Fall. Well, I've taken my GRE but haven't done much volunteering. I applied to the RN program early this year just to see if I'd get in and as a back-up.

So, do I use this back-up and forget about OT all at once? Maybe after ADN, I'll hop back into OT. OT was a really recent decision too. Last year, I was still going on about optometry school and sociology grad school. Somethings just seem too far-fetched. I guess, taking it one step at a time is probably a better idea than standing still.


Watch this space for future rants on nursing school.

Dude, get over yourself and lose the attitude.

I think the title already says it all.

Sometimes, things happen and people say things to you that you might not like. No need to pull a face and get angry. Get over yourself. Better yet, think about how you are feeling is actually how someone else feels when you treat them that way too.

It was only a stupid stove and a stupid joke and you can't even handle that?

Important message. I am so embarrassed to actually post this message but other people might find it refreshing.

The message is to wash your hands frequently especially before meals and in heavily populated places. I know this is so mundane and I do wash my hands!!!! Unfortunately I am not a frequent hand washer especially one before meals. I do not have OCD and I do not really see germs as so deathly. So unless my hands feel extremely dirty, I don't wash my hands before eating. My horribly gross habits. Sorry. So last weekend I went to las Vegas and ate a ton of crab legs and I got sick. Baffled at first but after I gave it some thoughts, my conclusion is my lack of handwashing before using my hands to eat crab meat.
Ok enough if this post. Sry for grossing you out.

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Stay positive

Quick post from my phone. I'm on my bed but I really want to do a quick update.

Just started officially volunteering at a center for kids to observe OT on Wednesday. It didn't go as well as hoped. Usual quiet me felt uncomfortable and lost in new places. Much rather blend in with the walls and not get noticed. Must work on this and improve social skills in foreign settings to make self memorable. Ok this is like a note to self post. Well I was nervous and excited. But I guess it's time to really take initiation to get what I want.

Well one more news. I applied to the nursing program at PCC in feb. Today I received an email that I am chosen as an alternate. Meaning that I may still have a chance to be accepted. That all depends on how many people drop out and how many people are on the waiting list with me.
Perhaps this is a positive sign.

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