Lazy Sunday...not

This is THE day I'd want to be snuggling under my comfy duvet and sleep the day away. Let the wind and rain fight all they want out there, for I have my radiator emanating warmth from within...

Sigh, what a pity that wasn't to be had.

Woke up at 8ish this morning and took a 2hr train to Birmingham for McNeil's Responding to Symptoms competition semi-finals at Aston University. The school round was held sometime in December and I emerged as the first prize winner (hence being given the chance to represent Cardiff to compete with other pharm students through out the country for a place in the finals). Essentially, we were tested on our ability to source out information from the patient (role played, obviously) who was presenting a symptom at the pharmacy counter, and were subsequently judged on how well we counselled them on the treatment recommended (if any). It's organised by BPSA (Pharm Assoc of GB) and sponsored by McNeil Ltd. There were 16 semi-finalists in total, and only 4 will be chosen to enter the finals in Manchester next month.

Although I didn't think I did badly, I don't fancy my chances that much. Why? Well...I don't know...just gut feeling. Plus, just as I left the room I remembered that I forgot to give the patient lifestyle advice, so there we go, a few marks down the drain for not thinking on my feet.

In summary, it's been a good run. Hopefully the streak will extend to Manchester, but if not, I'd be proud to hang my head up high knowing that I've done my best and lessons learned will be remembered for the future.