Three Days After Christmas

Christmas illustration that I drew with Sharpies

28th December (Sunday) - Four days had passed, but many things had happened. I met some really great people whom I poured out all the stress and stuff that I've been facing in work. One of the girls who was my senior back in my student days gave me advise. In the area I'm working, seniors are always right, juniors are always wrong, so keep your mouth zipped and sealed. Sadly to say, this means juniors, no matter what they do, right or wrong, they are always, ALWAYS, wrong. Arguing with the senior means they are going to write a long complaint about you. So whatever it is, I have to swallow it down my throat, even if it's venomous poison.
Naturally, seniors rule the place, so no matter what you do. You have to follow everything they do. Of course, there were occasions where they say it's okay, you can do it. But according to the girl, yes, you can do it, but if something goes wrong. Don't expect them to bail you out. They will point their fingers at you. Human nature, naturally.
I also met a few office ladies while attending to some important business, and they told me, political issues isn't like back then, where everything can be reasoned out. What I've been though, with that inches thick of negative feedbacks, just show how vile the issues are now. Sad to say but true. Being the only sore thumb sticking out, I have no say in anything. I guess that's why people work in groups than solo. It's like one ant facing the rest of the world.
And last but not least, knowing what you are going to do in 5 years time. One of the patients told me, "If you can't plan your future in 5 years, then it's like wandering around aimlessly." Really? All I said that in 5 years' time, I planned to aim for a Degree, or Post Basic Speciality, and maybe to get another book published (depending whether the covers will be ready or not). She gave me a nice smile and said, "You are more of the nursing type. You'll make a great nurse." That's really so sweet of her. I thought I was pretty much drowning in a dark pool judging from all the negative comments I get.
A few silver linings among the dark clouds : I got a day off on my the first day of the New Year. Hopefully I'll get to watch Night at the Museum 2, but I missed the first one, but I guess it doesn't matter much. Of course while chatting with my colleagues we talked about some of the most anticipated movies for next year: Avengers 2, Mockingjay Part 2, Fallen... I finally gotten my Fate Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works anime and am now happily watching it. And now when I'm not writing and needed a break, I practice my drawings, which you can browse in Deviant Art.
So yeah, things may go bad from time to time, but as my patients and friends told me, "Don't let others pull you down." So yeah, let's go full speed ahead.

PS: Thanks to my sister for getting me an Elmo cushion. So soft. :D