My training ground...

Hospital Umum Sarawak, Kuching.

Being tagger is tiring. Sort of used to the tiredness anyway.

In the mean of working 18 hours/day, it's meaningful to be with many newborns who borned today. Happy birthday to myself! :)

Three more days to go. Add oil Ching Mun!


Psst: Blogging from Nursery, HUS.

The speckies

So this person is still in denial to the fact that he is already specky...

Too bad, pre-service body check up requires a perfect eye sight and that's why!

Just found out that my left eye sight is no longer perfect too. I scored only 6/9 on my left for Snellen chart with my powerless left lens' specs. Sigh, since when?

Welcome to the club specky! :)

20th Oct.

20th Oct. This day jots a significant history. It was a turning point where I was borned again 7 years ago. I was baptized in All Saints Church, KL and came to know the Lord and His words better there after. Experiencing God's grace and faithfulness, life is never the same again.

20th Oct. this year is going to be my second turning point. It will be the first day of induction, the first day of getting pay as a government servant. Another brand new chapter of my life begins here.

Counting down the remaining few days, I have a mixed feeling of excitement and nervousness. Excited, for I finally able to earn and give instead of stretching hand to take. Nervous, for I do not know where my destination will be. The possibilities of separation from my loved ones, fighting with stress as a lone ranger and the need to build up new support system again. Also, the fear of not knowing enough for what I should as well as meeting unbearable superiors and colleagues.

Though I have somehow mentally prepared for packing and leaving instantly, I do hope to stay. Sigh, wish the Malaysia's management system can be more efficient by just letting us know our placement and settle down earlier...

"Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

All that You command me I will do, and wherever You send me I will go. Whatever destination it may be, may it be the training ground You have for me.

20th Oct. 09, bring it on!

又一个中秋

中秋节，
灯笼、圆月；
一家人，
整整齐齐，平平安安。
愿：佳节蒙恩！

United States' trip sum up

So here's the list of places we had been so far. Feel free to drop by my Facebook for pictures.

I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to my mum, aunty, uncles and family for their cares and hospitalities. Thanks for making this trip a wonderful one. Thanks for all baking and cooking moments. You guys are great! Also to Mr. Chen, small eye uncle, Fu, Bin Ge and family. Thanks for all unforgettable memories. Thanks a bunch!

Part 1 - Liberty Sunday

Elmhurst-walk-around
Stature of liberty
Ellis Island Museum of Immigration
Battery Park
Wall Street
China town in Canal street

Part 2 - Everywhere in Manhattan

Grand Central Terminal
Bryant's Park
Central Park
Museum of Natural History
Museum of New York City
Metropolitan Museum of Arts
Guggenheim Museum
Jewish Museum
Museum of Modern Arts
Intrepid Museum of Sea, Air and Space
South Street Sea Port
Canal Street
Manhattan bridge
Italian Street
Times Square
Rockefellar Centre
St. Patrick Cathedral
Ripley's Believe It or Not! odditorium
Madame Tussauds
Radio City
The Waldorf-Astoria
Christie's
Plaza Hotel
United Nation
Ground Zero

Part 3 - New Jersy, Brooklyn, Bronx

Ever Green Pear Farm, New Jersy
Jersy's Garden Warehouse
The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
Coney Island, Brooklyn

Part 4 - Washington D.C to Niagra Falls

Washington Memorial
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Capital Hill
National Air and Space Museum
Vietnam War Memorial
Korean War Memorial
White House
America bell of lliberty, Liberty Hall
Finger Lake
Hershey's Chocolate Factory
Corning Museum of Glass
Niagra Falls

Finale - Farewell and Beijing

Flushing
John F. Kennedy Airport
Beijing Airport
Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square
Wangfujin Street

To mummy and sago if you're reading this, thank you for all encouragements. I'll continue to give my best! Love you so so much!

Missing New York, missing the kid, missing you guys :(

Arriving New York City

We chose Air China which offered the cheapest out of all (RM3871 round journey) with 7 hours and 22 hours transit in Beijing back and forth respectively. The crashing history aside, Air China rated high from myself as not only there was no major delay but the plane departed 5 minutes earlier than the scheduled time for once.

We were flying with airbus to and fro Beijing-KLIA while a 747 airplane for the longer journey to and fro Beijing-New York. Service and food were generally good with the food loaded from KLIA cater as exception.

We flew across arctic and managed to snap some pictures.

Upon landing John F. Kennedy Airport, New York.

Beautifully scenic, aren't they?

Hello from home

Yes I am home. Flew back from New York City, the land of efficiency nearly a week ago with my primary mission completed. I met my mum whom I have been 10 years apart! And she is missed so badly, again.

I miss sleeping by her side, chatting with her till we fell asleep. Wake up smelling my breakfast ready. Miss her nag to put on sunblock or hand cream. Her touch asking if I am tired. I miss walking with her shoulder by shoulder. Her accompany to eat and shop, and how she put on clothes for me in public. Miss the time when I was treated like a kid, where I didn't need to carry heavy stuff but to eat ice-cream. Her hug and laughter that were so sincere. I miss receiving calls asking me where I am, and telling me what she bought and what's for the next day's breakfast. I miss her for checking weather and telling me if I should bring jacket or umbrella. I miss the feeling of having everything got prepared before me. I miss her...

Although it was only for the short 2+ weeks, I am grateful. I am truly blessed to have such great and wonderful mother.

Some other factors of why this trip was made enjoyable:
I was pampered.
Time spent with mum and aunt.
Experienced how my mum's life is like.
Ate all the fruits I want.
Fresh and big and cheap foodstuff.
Cooked and baked.
Met new friends.
Visited places of wonders.
Snapped tonnes of pictures.
And of course, exploring loads of fun with my traveling mate, Ernest!

More pictures will be uploaded soon. Stay tuned!

Graduation day

For more than five years ago, I decided to choose a rough path. And the tough times I had there after were more than what I could imagine. Looking back, I didn't know how I had been through this but amazed at what God had done in my life. Thank God my 5+ years of hard work is finally rewarded! I can proudly declare now that:

I have graduated!

I am grateful for God's faithfulness that when He said His grace is sufficient, He meant it. To all my friends who gave me comfort and countless encouragements over the past few years, thanks a thousand. Words can't describe how much had you painted my life. Without you university life is nothing! You guys are just great!

I am overjoyed, not solely for the MBBS certificate but being able to proclaim:

"Mummy, I finally made it!"

Through toils and turmoils, perseverance is learned.
Along with ups and downs, friendships are earned.
Standing by me, my heart-felt appreciation.
C1/07, I'm missing your presence!

P/S: All pictures' courtesy of Pauline, my personal photographer who came all the way from Sabah. Thanks again! :)

Graduation trip to Perhentian Island

In case you wondered why did I look dark during convocation, or why did I have multiple abrasions all over the body, here is the answer:

I went to the beach and I snorkeled!

And I am loving my tanned complexion!

It has been a while since I last blogged about vacation. This is a good time, probably the last time to travel before the hectic works start.

So here we spent the wonderful 3 days 2 nights in Perhentian Island lodged in Cocohut Chalet. Although the quality of chalet was slightly below par, it was still a good deal as we snorkeled in three islands in 2 days namely Perhentian, Redang and Lang Tengah. The different snorkeling spots provided different underwater species.

Compared to my last visit 3 years back, it deteriorates so those who want to pay a visit, do before it is severely contaminated. Anyway it's the companion that made the trip joyous. I am glad to have a great one!

Now, let these pictures do the talking:

P/S: Going to United States next. Can't wait!

So long, medical student!

Today is the last day bearing the name of a medical student, inofficially. Everything seemed a little extraordinary. The walk way to the hospital, the last patient I clerked in Hospital Batu Pahat, the on-going cameras' snap, the thought of whom haven't I dropped by to say bye...

The final hurdle comes a week later. Yet the feel of getting over is overwhelming. A sigh of relief for my 5 months hard works on portfolios had come to an end I supposed? Allow me to take few hours off, and I shall get back to study soon.

Longing to graduate, all graduation trips are well planned. Mummy is waiting to see me in my robe and hood. And it's time to join the earning society. So I can't afford to fail.

Faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence of things not seen. Let's make it through!

Our very last, End of Semester 10 Examination:
3rd - 6th August 2009
Do pray with us.

A LOT...

I've got A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT A LOT more to go...

Portfolios are so torturing.

Sob, I'm getting back now...

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So here, an applause to my completion after many sleepless nights.

The youth-consuming-Semester 10 portfolio aka my gold.
(If time is gold, mine is 24 carat slowly refined pure gold!)

Updated on 24/7/09.

St. Mary's school song

UNITED AND STRONG

United and strong, sing we a glad song
Of the School and the rules that guide us
Of our colours and crest, our work and the rest
Of the things that our School provides us

Chorus:
For God and for School
Afar be it known
We stand, by the badge of our School
The yellow and blue
Shall ever be seen
To the fore, in sports and pure knowledge

We'll aye seek her fame
Yea make good her claim
To a name and a fame the dearest
So work for the whole
And sing from your soul
For the sake of St. Mary's the dearest
(Chorus)

In the attempt to complete my resume that requires my ex-school's address, I browsed through the school song.

Oh~ How I miss singing that!

Durians!

The season is now!

I had it 6 times so far.
And counting...
:)

*Update: It's 10 times as of 3/8/09!

The final count down

An outstanding doctor makes a dead ward alive! I am just inspired by the way he deals with patient. Sometimes it isn't by how knowledgeable you are, but how much knowledge you can convey to patient.

Give a person a fish and it sustains him a meal.
Teach him to fish and he will fish for his living.

Patients themselves are ultimately their own doctor if they are motivated enough to get well.

In the mean time of thanking God for bring me thus far as a medical student, I admit I did feel inferior at times of not knowing enough for what I should.

Give a final push my friends! We will graduate together!

Portfolio-phobic syndrome

NCM, 25/C/♀
Complained of left sided throbbing headache and nausea x 2 days.
A few similar episodes since 3 months ago.
Precipitated by portfolio completion.
In contact with friends with similar presentations.

Provisional diagnosis: Portfolio-phobic syndrome

Management:
Supportive therapy
KIV anti-emetic prophylaxis
TCA 5 weeks (In viewing symptoms will last till then)

P/S: Down with upper respiratory tract infection. The spell of Paediatrics seems unbroken.
Painful wisdom tooth is growing, again. Wonder why do we need so many teeth...

The angel smiles

He smiles, so wide and sun-shinny. A 9-year-old boy came tightly held by his mother in his broad based gait. I attempted rapport building. He spurted me saliva all over. He has Angelman syndrome with most of the following features:

Consistent (100%)

• Developmental delay, functionally severe
• Speech impairment, none or minimal use of words; receptive and non-verbal communication skills higher than verbal ones
• Movement or balance disorder, usually ataxia of gait and/or tremulous movement of limbs
• Behavioral uniqueness: any combination of frequent laughter/smiling; apparent happy demeanor; easily excitable personality, often with hand flapping movements; hypermotoric behavior; short attention span

Frequent (more than 80%)

• Delayed, disproportionate growth in head circumference, usually resulting in microcephaly (absolute or relative) by age 2
• Seizures, onset usually less than 3 years of age
  
• Abnormal EEG, characteristic pattern with large amplitude slow-spike waves

Associated (20 - 80%)

• Strabismus
  
• Hypopigmented skin and eyes
• Tongue thrusting; suck/swallowing disorders
• Hyperactive tendon reflexes
• Feeding problems during infancy
• Uplifted, flexed arms during walking
• Prominent mandible
• Increased sensitivity to heat
• Wide mouth, wide-spaced teeth
• Sleep disturbance
• Frequent drooling, protruding tongue
• Attraction to/fascination with water
• Excessive chewing/mouthing behaviors
• Flat back of head

Half way through history taking, again he spurted me saliva.

"Don't play with saliva." I said, not knowing earlier that impaired swallowing mechanism and saliva drooling are the features. Mother warned him by a gentle slap on his lips. He was still smiling. Happily and contented.

He is the only child. The diagnosis was certainly life changing to the family. To expect a child is joyous, but who would anticipate a needful kid? I saw his mother teaching him patiently. I noticed the mother's cross pendant. I saw motherly love.

They stepped out the clinic meeting his father. The touch his dad offered was tender. The whole family walked away with much laughter. Staring at their shadows, I am glad for such loving and supportive family. He remains the angel of the family despite being a little extraordinary.

His smile will stay with me vividly. It is indeed the happiest disease I have ever seen. Hope my ignorance was forgiven.

So smile back if somebody is smiling at you. It may be the only way he communicates.

Porty my love

Porty porty I love you!
I love portfolios!
I so love portfolios!

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Just tried hypnotizing myself. Obviously it failed.
Motivation's needed :(

Congratulations

Event: C206, B105 convocation

Date: 30th May 2009
Venue: IMU Bukit Jalil

The graduates-to-be

Dreamed a little, don't break my bubbles...

To Min Ran who deserves a joyous graduation after years of toils and turmoils: You did well, we are all proud of you.

Congrats to all graduates! Though it may be the beginning of a rough ride, I know you guys will pull through. God bless for your future undertaking.

I am looking forward mine!

♥ Never be afraid of giving up your best, God will give you His better ♥

I am fantasizing!

Just amazing!

Good points about me

Paper was being circulated and we were asked to write down one good point about that person. This paper has become priceless. The word "strong" had repeated a few times. Thank God for He is my strong backup.

Point 8, good friend during buffet? Hmm okay, I count it as a good point.

Point 9, loyal sister in law? I know who wrote this! (Deceptive and infectious!)

And of course, I won't take offense for knowing what people think my weaknesses are.

Short trip to Raub

Thanks to Nana, we had another housemates-get-together-trip to her hometown, Raub on my labour day weekend, with a rejoicing reason behind.

The major purpose of the trip was to have her a "merisik", a step nearer to marriage. It started off with the process of dressing up, awaiting the arrival of the prince charming and his family. Arriving with hands full of gifts, the two families gathered to chat and discuss. I found it interesting when the ring was worn by the mother of groom-to-be to Nana. In-law relationship is one of the toughest to build up. This act seems to have started the ball rolling on a good ground. Last but not least, family and couple snaps followed by serving of lunch. I satisfyingly took up the role of photographer :)

Our theme colour of the day was pink. So here it goes, the four beauties! (Perasan)

Not forgetting the fun time...

Dining in the rain...With Nana's sister and familyGayanya Zahiah...Time to bid goodbye...

Thank God for an enjoyable trip. I am grateful towards the hospitality provided by Nana and her family. Being able to experience the stay in the midst of jungle depending only on the well water as source was a fresh experience. I will always treasure the fun we had and the laughter we shared. Glad to have attended the joyous event :)

♫ We had joy we had fun we had season in the sun ♫

Reflection

It doesn't take someone great to inspire me. By just the attitude of an ordinary person, I am reminded. I have taken many good things for granted. Perhaps getting too busy is not an excuse to loss heart on things that I had been holding on to.

Two months have flown by bringing me nearer to my career. I drifted along days without making sure I live today better than the day before. Not to say meeting the requirements of my dedicated lecturers, I am not satisfied with myself either.

"From the last time I saw you, you had deteriorated." Said DK, tenderly.

"Your exam is near, I am worried about you." Dr. B pressured.

"You should have known this during your early phase of medical school. " Dr. T concerned.

"So you are the worst group?" Joked Dr. K.

"Am I giving my best?" I questioned.

Work harder, will I?

Despite repeatedly saying the same thing to myself, allow me once more. I want to do better!

I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. - Phil 4: 14-

有你的天空不再一样

雨后的天气格外阴凉，
攀藤植物上的水珠把五脚基滴得更潮湿。
吸着空气中的绿草味，
压力暂时被抛诸脑后。

欣赏大自然的美，
我允许自己在忙碌的课业中偷偷闲。
纵然只是一霎那，
却为此刻感恩。

失落倒霉的两个星期已逝，
蒙福的是那患难中的陪伴。
人生的道路，我不再单独。
有你，我觉得幸福...

Restful weekend

After the sleepless nights with endless typing, I am done with my portfolios (Proud to say but it is only for this posting)! So here came my rewards...

Hiking up Bukit Minyak Beku, this was just the beginning point...Housemates united at Pantai Minyak Beku

And a breezy sunset sea view dinner with buddies, what more can I ask for?

As quickly as sunset, good time flies in a glimpse of eye. I thank God for this restful weekend. Rest is for a further walk, I am all ready for next week's works again.

Looking forward to the next sunset :)

Greetings from Batu Pahat

By God's grace, I have reached my final semester of medical school. Yeppie!

Passed by the fountain below for times, never know what's the significance of the stone and hammer until I finally being enlightened that: Hey, I am in Batu Pahat!
Much settled down with my three housemates namely (from the left) loyal housemate Khung Ying and two new housemates Wan and Nana.
It has been a long awaiting weekend. Workload has been crazily heavy. It makes me treasure my weekend and sleeping time more. Nonetheless, life is fun so far and I am keeping well. I am yet to explore the nice places around!

Excitement aside, being in the final semester pushes me to be firm in decision making. Housemanship is around the corner if everything is smooth sailing. The trend of me leaving home seems further away each destination. So where is next?

A lot of uncertainties. Responsibilities might tie me down. And home is where a heart belongs? Sigh.
Into Your hand, I commit again.