This week I got a bit obsessed with the human heart. It's a bloody wonderful and powerful little thing we often take for granted until it malfunctions or stops. I had the great opportunity to watch another pathologist work again this week. I've discovered there's more than one way to not only eviscerate (they like... Continue Reading →

It is a truth universally acknowledged by all tube commuters that some people are just plain stinkier than others. Stinkier and less pleasant to be stuck under the armpit of. Bad smells were not something I thought I would exactly escape by going to work in the mortuary, although I don't get the tube anymore... Continue Reading →

Week three in the mortuary is complete, and it's been eventful. For a brilliant start, this blog hit 850 views and that is so incredible. Thank you so very much for reading, following and supporting me. In other news, this week had me attending Corporate Induction at the hospital, doing numerous online courses, and some... Continue Reading →

Week two is done and dusted, and I'm more confident than ever that I've found the career I always wanted. I summarised my week to a friend via text message today and it went as follows 'Honestly I have no idea where to start...'. That's still very much the feeling, but apart from a sweetcorn... Continue Reading →

There's something I've realised this week and especially over the weekend it's become very apparent. I have no filter regarding when it's okay to talk about my work and when it's not, but let me elaborate on my week and what I mean by that. I had a really great first five days at the... Continue Reading →

Last weekend, the Association of Anatomical Pathologist Technologists (AAPT) held their annual conference in the Park Plaza hotel in Cardiff. This cheeky, yet-to-be at that point, Mortuary Assistant writing this very blog managed to get a ticket all thanks to my new boss who was eager for me to go. It did make for many... Continue Reading →

So you'll be pleased to read that technically I am no longer a liar and a fake, and today was 'Day One' of when I can legitimately call myself Mortuary Gem. This morning I went to work in an actual mortuary in my new job as Mortuary Assistant. I suggest there should be a fanfare... Continue Reading →