I got a taste of what it's like to be the chief resident last week when our chief resident decided to take a few day's leave. I had to leave all my work and follow the most junior resident at her post.

The worst was when I had to get back to the hospital at two in the morning under the pouring rain to read an icu patient's abdominal ct-scan. It's a blessing that I live just a short 5 minute ride (or 8-minute walk) from the hospital where I work.

Going on duty is so much easier than being on call...

Kining bao

Nga nagatago sa suok

Dinhi sa amoang grotto

Kontento ba kaha

Sa ginagmay nga dahon

Na iyahang pagakan-on

Salin sa utan-monggos

Na ihagis kaniya?

-jara-

(c.2009)