A couple of nights back, a friend mentioned that he can include me in a list of people with reserved seats for the Gary V. Rebirth concert.  At the mention of the name Gary V., I suddenly became excited.  Here was a guy that who sings songs I enjoy listening to, and to see him live would just be awesome!  So I said, "I'm in!"


So off we went to Eastwood City.  Traffic was bad, but we were able to arrive with time to spare.  Ate dinner at one of the fine establishments before taking our seats.  The usher mistakenly brought us to the VIP section, and we were almost seated beside Mark Escueta of Rivermaya.

Before we knew it, the concert began.  As soon as Gary V. stepped on that stage, it was excitement nonstop.  The guy is electric!  He has so much energy when performing, you can't help but move along.  His charisma transcends different generations, be the young ones or the young once were having a great time.  I liked it when he sang his classic hits like Sana Maulit Muli and Take Me Out of the Dark, as well  remix of Shout For Joy which was emixed by his son, Gabriel.  He sang a brand new song called Ohhh as well, which I'm starting to like because it's so catchy.  We enjoyed the part where e performed with his son Gabriel as well.  That kid is the next Mr. Pure Energy if you ask me. 

Gary V. didn't just dance and sing, he also shared some inspirational thoughts.  And I appreciated that.  He really does want everybody to feel good during his shows.

After the concert, there was a meet and greet.  People lined up to have cds signed as well as take pictures with him.  The line was moving so slow, and we weren't able to wait any longer.  Too bad.  Maybe I'll get my chance during his concert at November.

i was looking at my copy of the duty schedule for june.  i was counting how many days i'll be going on duty for this month.  then i realized that it's freakin' june already.  i'm going into my 6th month as a resident physician.  how time flies!

august
    i took the boards at this time.  luckily for me, i passed.  it's official, i am now a licensed physician.

september
    i started applying for residency training in radiology.  i handed out my application to the best hospitals in manila.  i started my 2-week observation status at the hospital where i am currently affiliated with by the 2nd week.  i learned a lot in spite of the fact that i wasn't allowed to handle procedures or to actually interpret x-ray plates.  i had high hopes for this one.

october
    i started my pre-residency at my alma mater.  it was a month long thing.  i was really hoping i'd get accepted at my alma mater.  love thy own, as they say.  i really enjoyed my pre-residency experience there.

november
    waiting period all over again.  by the 1st week, i received word that i was not accepted at my alma mater.  competition was really tough.  even though i was disappointed, i was thankful that i was able to at least pas the initial stage and go into pre-residency.  handed in some more applications to other hospitals.  by the 2nd week, i got word that i got accepted at the hospital where i now work.  i can't explain the feeling of relief and accomplishment i felt at that time.  finally, i get to go out and apply what i've learned.  finally, i get to practice my craft.  started my pre-residency on the 3rd week.

december
    still doing my pre-residency.  we (the new residents) were gradually absorbed into the system, going on duty to get the feel of it.  we were also part of the christmas party events.  it was tradition that the new residents do a dance number at the party.  i think we did ok.  at least we're not going to do that again.  once is enough haha!

january - june
    officially a resident physician.  started off slow, but eventually we learned.  from going on duty with senior partners form january and february, to going on tandem duty with a co-first year resident from march to april, until finally going on solo duty starting may.  had some rough times here and there, to the point where we contemplated quitting.  but we held on, and we are still holding on.

so many things have happened in a short span of time.  although some unpleasant things have happened during the course of my first few months of residency, there have been so much more good times.  and i do believe i'm hving fun.  and you know what they say, time flies when you're having fun.