Off-season

I’ve been out to training with the Sturt Sabres in the last couple of weeks. Looking to start the ABL league here in Adelaide, with the first game on the 14/3. It has been a season or two since I played ABL, so it was good to get out there and have a run with the current team. It is a young team, with a lot of promising juniors coming up to join the squad. Also, we have Jacob Holmes (36ers) joining us mid-season so that will strengthen us even more. My brother Marcus is recovering from a knee recon, so he will be playing again soon. It looks as if we will be a strong team at full strength. We are off to Mt. Gambier to play their ABL team on the weekend for a practice match, should be a good hit out.

I haven’t really heard much about the other ABL teams around Adelaide, but I’m sure all the teams will have some suprises in the off season.

Other than that, I’ve been working at the RAH, still relieving and its been pretty good until now. I go back onto Night shift again next week. Also, I’ve been enjoying playing FIFA 09 on my PS3. Been playing online and really hooked on the game. Look out for the name SCHRUTE_HALPERT if you are ever online  :)

Work updates

It’s been a while since I last posted – been pretty hectic at work. Since my first week on Nights, I’ve been working on Gen Medical for a week, cardiothoracic surgery for a week, and last week I was working on Plastic Surgery. It has been a bit annoying working as a reliever because just as I learn the workings of a particular unit, I get shifted on to the next. It has been great working as a doctor after all the years of studying and definitely different to the life of a pro basketballer.

My longest day so far has been 13 hours – start at 7am and finish at 8pm, but at least we don’t have to work 36hr or 48 hr shifts like they used to.

In terms of basketball, I’ve started up training with the Sturt Sabres here in Adelaide, with the ABL season kicking off in about one month. It feels good to get back on court, and especially after working I really look forward to going out to training and the upcoming games. Stay tuned for game reports on those games coming soon. We have a practice match on Tuesday against Southern Tigers, then Norwood the following week and we head to Mt. Gambier for a game soon too.

Its fantastic to be back in Adelaide, in my own house again and driving my car, but I definitely miss those things I love in Singapore. Til next time…