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Friday, August 01, 2008
Trust is as sacred as love.Never compromise on your values and principles.Don't rush into getting into a relationship. More importantly, don't rush into sleeping with your partner. You don't need to get into complicated issues later on. STIs. Unwanted pregnancy. Children with broken families. Deserted children.I'm not exaggerating. I've seen enough teenage lives ruined or being put on hold because of this. All my kuai lo doctors are with me on this, in fact, most of them have made an extra effort to educate and emphasize and some even, daringly go as far as to instruct all teenagers alike not to sleep around or have relationships so early in life. I bumped into Kien Ji whom I havent seen for more than half a year, who squished me so tight.We caught up for a few minutes on the sidewalk... He hasn't gone home for two years despite his mum's and grandma's wish for him to balik rumah...I told him about how I went home in haste for grandpa and how I made it just in time to see him one last time... His face changed a different shade... I have over and over again told him, to go home for his mom and his family who so badly want to see their lil boy... Priorities come first, and our priority should always be on our family.You never know. Life is unpredictable. One moment you're taking your very first baby steps into school/work- the next; you're walking down your wedding aisle; and then you find your parents ailing and frail... Grab the opportunity to do what you must do... Never put your priorities on hold- time waits for no man. You can always give the same ol' excuses and the excuses will remain til the day you die - unless you choose not to
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12:44 PM;;
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Pediatric Emergency.Seems to be busy on the days that I am on, unlike some of my classmates who were complaining of not having enough patients to see during their shift.Most of the kids come in complaining of constipation and I do AT LEAST a rectal on a kid everyday. To feel that hard, rock solid poo in their bum is comforting in confirming the diagnosis.Of course, some don't tolerate our fingers up their bum holes that well. But you cannot compromise on the best diagnostic exam, can you...?
I've now mastered the art of regurgitating WHAT are the NOTS to eat that can cause constipation as my Dr... (who shall remain unnamed for fear of my own group mates reading this) is pretty anal about this. "What did they eat for breakfast, break, lunch?"Me: 'Erm... I don't know. But I DO know that this is the first time they've had constipation. Previously, they've had normal bowels, passing 2-3 bowel movements a day'She:' Not good enough. Go back in'Back in. This time I came out with exactly what the kid's diet is like for his every meal.As I repeat what the kid eats ....'salami sandwich for lunch'...She pauses: 'What bread for the sandwich?'"Erm..." Guess where I go again? Third time into the examining room.This time I warn the mum how anal ("strict") she is regarding diet and constipation and I educate (in line with health promotion -one of our duties as a doctor ;) ) about how much water, the Canadian Food Pyramid, etc...Back out again, this time I'm pretty confident theres nothing left about diet that I couldn't have possibly missed out.Finally aced it.She went in to see the kid. Poked finger into bum. Kid cries-typical. Gets an enema- shoots water up his bum - kid cries even more.Poop comes out miraculously in a few minutes.Mission accomplished.
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11:48 AM;;
Monday, July 28, 2008
What a wonderful day today was!I'm still reminiscing happily about it =)My phone rang around twelve today. It was Rob. We were supposed to go out for brunch, but he just came back from last night's Anesthesiology party.. I said we could postpone it. Cos I was already munching voraciously on my healthy Kellogg's ALL BRAN cereal ;)Then he said he just needed half an hour to take a bath. Ok- so that bath was a little long, I did end up eating a little bit more ;)He came to pick me at my place. And we finally decided on eating a full, heavy brunch in Smitty's instead :) I had my french fries with my cordon bleu chicken burger which I was craving for ;)Brunch/Lunch was amazing. So nice to catch up with him- after almost 8 months?I told him before we met up, was skyping with dear ol daddy again and daddy went 'Who's Rob?' in his low tone...*laughs* I said 'he's my best friend during cardiology!'Great laughs. And then, we had ice-cream! This is my fourth ice-cream in 3 days! I had brownie batter and it was delicious. He sure knows I can eat! And I'm so comfortable with him that I don't care - he knows I'm a glut heheh =) And a huge eater for someone my size ;)Told him I'd bug him if I was here in Halifax during my birthday- I don't want to celebrate my 21st alone!!! He gave me a hug, and then, said I could bug him anytime for a meal =) He's one of my best friends here ;)Stephanie, my other resident- we're also trying to fit our schedule so we can meet up. The residents whom I am close to, they know I'm leaving for US soon, so they've been all lovely, getting my number and trying to keep in touch!I love it here. The friends I've made and the fun moments I've shared - will always be kept away and treasured in my heart. This one year here- has been an absolute joy. Despite working so hard and sometimes stressing out and suffering from sleepless nights. =) As they say, carpe diem. Make the most wherever you are, in whatever you do.
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11:17 AM;;
Sunday, July 27, 2008
It's been a wicked two days.Was off yesterday (Fri) so was up on SKYPE with my dad for 2 hours :) Anyway, despite him saying 'I don't have to work tomorrow ah?' COS I forced him to skype with me at Malaysian 1am time, I believed he enjoyed that 2 hour conversation more than I did ;)Giving his typical long-winded philosophical lectures...ahahaha.. Hey daddy, I didnt' say they weren't useful ;)In fact, you know I always listen to you :) Went out for a nice walk with Diane yesterday and she treated me to Dio Mio gelato :) And then, I had an Emerge shift today (Saturday) from 8am to 4pm. But it was so busy I didn't even have time to eat lunch. I was starving mid-day, made a cup of oat-meal and slurped like 2 tablespoons each time in between seeing patients... Yes, the sacrifices of a med student always involves- skipping out on important regular meals and SLEEP. Anyway, came home, went to treat Vickie to her birthday ice cream treat @ Dio Mio again ;) Too much ice cream!Then headed out with Mina, for a walk to harborfront, and had salad with her - she wanted 'healthy' food. And then, we had ICE-cream again!! So much for healthy *laughs* Now, I'm back home. Satisfied. Tomorrow, it's greasy heavy brunch with Rob, my big brother resident :)
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10:57 AM;;
