Pack and Wrap

For the past few days, I've been clearing my junks and sort out all my stuffs in each individual boxes. I feel faint....in fact any moment from now. I hate to decide on the stuffs whether I should be chucking them away or pack it up for future use. Quite a pain on my butt , seriously mate.
Thanks to DDU for introducing me to this website called Freecycle Sydney. This is the place where the junks can be given away to online users for free. Instead of putting up on ebay, I've planned to give away my Ikea study lamp, telephone, telephone wires/adaptors, speakers ..etc.
Feeling all the stress mounted on top of my head, a bottle of chilled Stella Artois has made me a more relaxed person.
I've told my landlord that I'll be leaving soon. She was kind of upset to lose a good tenant -ya, that's me.

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K called me up and invited me to have lambshanks for dinner on Boxing day. I asked would I be interferring her dinneer with her hubby, her brother and gf. It's so odd to be like the largest 'light bulb' in between them. After rounds of reassurance, I agreed to go ahead with the invitation. Brought a bottle of sparking wine that leftme frigging headache the next morning. The dinner was nice and cosy.We chatted a lot on childhood sweethearts, parenting matters, jobs, and agriculture. K is an absolute fanatic about native plants. All of us went around her garden while she gave a briefing on her darling trees and flowers. It sux the thought of not having a date to accompany me. Thank goodness I had a Alaskan Mallamut who was supposedly to be my date. (kiddin' ya). That is K's doggie.

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I'm off to central coast of Sydney tomorrow. A was nice to take me on a trip to visit his friend there. He said we'll be having a swim at the beach or picnic. And on Saturday, I'll be taking off to North Queensland to visit Eviltooth. Wheeeeeee! Life is good to me ;)

Nowell Nowell


The only Christmas thing that I would look forward is to attend the midnight mass. St Bernedett's Church will always remain in my memory of the lonely Christmas seasons that I've spent in Sydney. No petrol stations and no mackers are opened on Christmas day.
Good for laundry day with gusty wind and plently of sunshine.

In fact the whole morning and afternoon, I've spent on packing and taping and MORE packing!! During the packing ordeal, I was confident to say that I've made the right choice on relocation. I also forsee that I just couldn't handle the pressure with moving .Maybe if I were a guy, it would have been different story altogether. Based on my calculations, I've moved at least 7 different houses in between Perth and Sydney. Geez, does anyone can understand the hassel of moving house at all?

THANK YOU.

my beloved friends

For making those overseas sms christmas greetings from Malaysia, Singapore, Perth. I feel so loooooooved!!! I've even received one sms from my long time nursing pal whom I've hardly talk to her for the last 7 years. That's certainly such a pleasant surprise ;)

Oh my hairdresser gave me a ceramic (spell?) hair straightner as a Chrissy pressie!! See, you don't have to be a celebrity to get the endorsement deals.hurhurhur.

It wouldn't be too long.....

Who's that cow

My bro has passed his exams and moving on to the 2nd year in SIM. Me, being labelled as the 'rich cow' in family, will be paying his next semester uni fees on the upcoming month.
Somehow or rather, it brought my mind to think that what would happen if I'll be the one paying for my child's university fees.
What sort of expectations that I would have on my child then? If he or she is unable to excel in his studies, will I still give him/her a chance to repeat with another cost added?
My dad brought us up in the family tradition that everyone should help one another out in regardless of anything -whether you like it or not. My dad has helped me on my education and now it's my turn on my bro's. I don't mean to put it this way but with those amount of 'kaching', I've realised I could have got myself on a house deposit.
To think on a more positive mode, at least I know I have the capability to do that.
If I ever become a spinster, I would insist that my brudder will be paying off for my retirement village unit.(u fugging hear me)
For additional info, a retirement village is like a small 2 bedroom (or even 1) self contained unit with facilities such as communal reading lounge, pool, recreation room, visiting Drs etc....
All facilities will be well taken care of and I wouldn't resist if I get a chance to perv on a cute hunky gardener. ho ho ho.

'Disheartening' Pre-xmas post

I'll be looking forward to attend the midnight mass on this coming Sunday. My boring Chrissy shall remain the same as last year's. Pretty uneventful which I would think. *sigh*
One of my fellow colleagues probably will experience the worst Xmas season when she was recently being informed that her best friends (who is a couple) are killed in an accident in Africa. Those friends of hers whom she would chose to take her timeout for travelling moments together. I've packed a little goody chrissy pack to cheer her up abit.
Back to my Xmas day, I've planned to do some packing and have a couple of beers. Tis the season to be jolly afterall.


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A asked me out to watch a scary movie called THE DESCENT last night. I agreed since it's Tuesday. In Oz, Tuesdays will be cheapest rate to pay for a movie.My friend called it the 'tight-arse Tuesday'. One would pay almost doubled the price on movies being watched on other days of the week. Knn, I was just freaking out throughout the whole movie. What's worst, I can't bloody sleep well at night which the horrific scenes kept on repeating on my mind. However, SAW 2 is another show which I'll never ever watch by myself again.





Tomorrow will be my last day at work in 2006. (hip- a -hip horray!)
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My patient gave me some handmade soaps as a Xmas gift :)

Happy walking

As the feet department works under the same roof as the dieticians, WE started forming out very own walking group on (almost) every Monday afternoon subjecting on weather conditions.
The walking distance is roughly about 800m with steep slopes off and on. As for today, me and 3 other 'ang mohs' walked up to the local mall to have our lunch. While we were walking and chatting at the same time, they were saying how nice is it to be like me - being able to eat heaps and 'figure' remains unchanged.
I've explained that it's all due to my zero social life level. Less friends means less hang outs means less eating out means spend more time to workout.
When I was back in Singapore, my waist seems to be expanding every friggin day. By the end of 2nd week stay in Sg, my skirt is kinda tight to zip up.

My rules of engagement on keeping fit:

* EXERCISE - whether you like it or not
* DIET - eat good meals with proportions. Don't get understarved or over-starved on a meal.
* WATER - is still the best drink on earth( but I like Coke Zero more.)
* SLEEP - helps in rejuvation and maintain its mental well-being. Geez, I'll get cranky if I don't have enough hours of sleep. That's probably why I hardly burn midnight oil throughout my uni days.
* Occasional indulgence - It's OK once in a while but it's certainly not a sin. I've got this girlfriend who once ordered a bowl of fish ball noodles requesting only half a portion.She felt the need to compromise the calories from the choc which she ate few hours ago. Totally insane. *eyes roll up*

Getting into the Chrissy mood

Come and meet Mr Frosty!

This year, the staffs decided to have the Xmas luncheon at this beautiful natural santuary place called Eden Gardens

Judging by the number of crowds, one can tell how fantastic the place is

On the same week, I was invited by my previous workplace to another Xmas dinner.

This time round it was held at a pub called THE BLUE GUM.

ta daaaaa

I wanted to order Rosemary lamb shanks with potato gravy. The pub ran out of it. So I chose to have scorch fillet.I wondered why I ordered that since I'm not really a fan of steak.

Pressiessssss

Presents and cards to be sent all over the world. Christmas is the season for giving. Send a card to your long lost friend! At least it goes to show that you DO care and thinking of that person on this special festive occasion.

Diggin' into weekend

Tis good is Friday. Had a X'mas dinner with the colleagues from previous foot clinic. The only difference of having an Aussie Xmas gathering means each of them has to pay for their own meals and drinks. This is a common culture for small business groups. Unless if one works in a big multi firms, THEN the company may pay for your party. Anyhow, I was quite bored over there really. It's like having a meal with a bunch of people who are much older than my parents.

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Bonous entry:

I'm not sure what's the best way to put it. I feel that I may or may be in near future facing communication breakdowns once I get back to Sg for good.
People aren't tune into saying nice things unless it's for a reason. Don't know how to explain it. I'm sorta stuck right now. Basically, when the local folks say something especially when they are in a angry phase, they cannot calm down and say in proper, nice sentences without offending the opposite party.
For instance,
Angry peep:" I was shocked that why my pay has got deducted for no reason?"
Instead, why not try saying like " Can you please help me check on my pay which has been paid lesser than the usual?"

On the contrary, I think there are a lot of angry people in Singapore. To be more specific, a large population of angry people that I've encountered with has an underlying psychiatric disease.
Pardon me if I'm wrong to say that.

Humanpapillo drama

I think I may have a wart on my left heel.Lateral compression of the wart produces pain. Obviously it's a WART lor.
The defined pin- prick size with one black pinpoint in the centre is how I would describe it. I debrided it till it bleed.Added a stick of silver nitrate and now it has become a black 10cent size spot on it. Knn. I hate warts to the max. Sian halved. I'm going to further debride it this coming Fri.

on my way to work on a winter morning

Still not quite summer

Sydney's weather has been acting kinda strange. Well, we are well into the summer but the temperature is still hitting below 30 deg celsius. I'm getting frustrated to think what should I be wearing for the day. I hate wearing too little if the cold front is up. I hate over- layering if the weather gets too hot by midday. Last night, it got so cold in the middle of the night that I was so tempted to pull out my doona.

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I've started wrapping up the Xmas presents! ;)

Flowers

My auntie's shop in Eastpoint

My beloved cousin who cannot even recognised me when I was there.So lousy ;p.Mom's in the background.

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Speaking about flowers, I've never received any of it from any dudes (include my ex-bf) or in my whole entire life. Ex-bf thought it's such a waste of money. To him (boring!), maybe. To me, it's another story. Sometimes a bunch of flowers can simply brighten up someone's day. May it be a stalk or a bunch. Whatever it is, the giver just wants to see the smile on that someone's face upon receiving it. Such guy who cannot understand this theory should be booted out of the (my, at least) relationship.

Yeeehaa!kick kick kick!

Something sweet to think about......

When I was locuming at a hospital, my partner- in-crime bought me sticks of carrot cake for breakfast from the Bedok market. It goes to show that no matter how shitty your day can be, there is always someone do care about you :)
When I'm busy with overloading of patients, she would buy me Milo from the vending machine. Overall, it is rather important to build up a strong cohesive working enviroment among members of workplace. Or else, one can be counting the minutes miserably once the day gets started.

Karaoke

My friend told me that she is going K-box at Parkway with a bunch of Drs. Kindly sponsored by the drug rep though. Nowadays the business tactics have sure changed. Not only giving out freebies, the drug rep has to socialise, give treats, and now sing song with clients is included.
I reckon the life as a drug rep is probably getting more busier than before. tsk tsk, those poor lads...

I miss singing karoke lor......

Ho ho ho! HO!

Having students around are a great way of building up my patience. I got a first year student with his first time hands on in the hospital today. Blurr as a sotong as he is, I think I may have overwhlemed him with lots of information or procedures. With a time constraint limited per patient, he hasn't got a choice but to learn it fast. *too bad lor
After all, when I was a student during a placement, no one tells me what to do , what to take, how to do it...etc. A lot of the time I've learnt things through my observations.
On a happier note, one of my patients just gave me a box of Lindt chocs for xmas!

"Tis the season to be jolly with more and more pressies flala lalala lalala. "

Sux to the pedestrian

I was driving towards the exit of an underground parking in a large shopping mall. As I maintained at a driving speed of less than 10km/hr, there was this whole family of 5 standing at the zebra crossing. Instead of focusing on crossing the road safely, the fatty bombastic daddy was chit -chatting with his sons. At this point of time, I was wondering are they interested to cross the road or not. Knn, wanna chat then chat somewhere else la. Don't make me hog the traffic for nothing.So when I tried to press my acceleration pedal again, the fatty bombom started to cross the road very ( he might be thinking he is a plus -sized model on a runway) slowly and pointed fingers at me for not stopping.
I wish I could break his fingers and stuff it up into his a**.

Whatevar.....

Buck up BUCK UP!

I did something kinda extreme while I was in Singapore. I classified extreme 'something that I've never dreamt of doing it...EVER'.

J rang me up at 4 yish in the wee hour morning to go for a run in East Coast Park. I sounded 'sian sian ' and agreed. Omg, what was I thinking at that time man?!.....Morever, I had to get up as early as 6am to be prepared as J 's sister's bridemaid on that day itself leh!!

I was surprised to see some of the pubs at ECP are still opened like 5+ in the morning?? Wah, singaporeans no need to oror is it??
What's more to my astonishment, there are quite a number of people jogging or rollerblading on an early Saturday morning.
After 45minutes of running, I can feel my thighs muscles are getting sore but tone.
Maybe that could be the answer to 'goodbye cellulite'.

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I got so much junks accumulated for the past 6 years of stay in oz. I've checked out with my local council for a possible' pasar malam' location. If the weather forecast shows that it doesn't rain on next Saturday, I've planned to set up a stall and 'leylong' my stuffs range from screwdrivers, pre-loved clothings,bags, photo frames, CDs to bric -a -bracs. I'm so excited to be the next pasar malam entrepreneur.
hurhur!

Day 'tour'

Since I've managed to secure a job back in my motherland, I was asked to do a pre-medical checkup prior the work commencement date. To elaborate further, the HR could only confirmed the work offer last Friday and I'm leaving to oz..like.....tomorrow! That leave me for just TODAY to do all sorts of pre-check requisit.

The day began with breakfast in Geylang. I managed to eat roti prata (again!) and a plate fried carrot cake. Feeling satisfied. My dad dropped me off to Bedok to have my health check. Once I got there, the nurse said I got to have my xray done at East Shore Hospital since the clinic hasn't got the radiology department set up. Win lor. After taking my height and weight (SHEESH my weight seems to increase everyday ever since I've been here), I waited for my turn to see the GP.
What a small world. The GP was someone whom i've worked with when she was only a houseman. We went on rattling for a while and she asked if we could have lunch when I'm back for good. Come to think of it, when we first worked together was like almost 7 years ago. The more amazing thing is she could still remember which ward I've worked in. Very impressive indeed. I reckon she could be sending more 'chao kah' (smelly feet) cases to the hosp when I'm back.
Next, I took a cab to East Shore and have my chest xray done. Afterwards, I have to go somewhere in the East to have acupucture for my stiff neck. (yes it works wonderfully well. At least, better than the physio I must say).
By the late afternoon, I managed to squeese abit of time for shopping at chinatown.

WO HAO LEI uh!!!

Asian family values

My friend's mom was rather disappointed because my friend (M) didn't contribute any family allowances. Despite the fact the parents has provided her with an overseas education and paid upfront for her car, M seems doesn't bothered about giving a single cent for family.
M's sis is starting her part time university studies next year and would plan to save up as much as she could in order to complete her uni.She knows that she can't rely on M at all.

This is a typical Asian family culture. When we grow up, it is only normal that we would takeover our family needs.
Just like my bro, I got to pay up his full time uni education on a yearly basis. Since he is leaving for Oz for a road trip, I have to fork out at least a few hundreds of aussie dollah for him to spend. All this is done under the command of my Dad whereby I don't have a second say.
If not he'll just blame it on his wrong decision to send me overseas study and now he is getting back such a lousy daughter who can't even help....

I need a rich man to marry off......

Oh I see...

Today I've learnt about something that described the character of an undesirable female client.

FONB = Full of nonsense 'beech'.

At least, I've been warned by the staffs before I see tat 'beech'. However, she made a hell out of my life that I ended having only 1/2 hr lunch break. ;(

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*DDU: I'm gonna ring your auntie later tomorrow.

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My parents just 'celebrated' their 32nd anniversay today.
But my dad so unlomatik one... tsk tsk* No flowers no surprises.

Wo Hao Xiang Shui Jiao

Si Bei tired ok!? I reached JB yesterday about 12mn. And again, my mom started poking my butt to wake me up for exercise. Today, I no exercise. Most likely, I'll do my run tomorrow.
I've been eating just too much for the past weekend.
Had 2 cups of 50cent vending machine kopi ( I love it) to keep myself awake.
As I am typing this blog, I feel so nua........

Changes

I went to Brewerkz yesterday for the very first time. Had 3 mugs of Golden Ale with a main course. *burp* She showed me around Clark Quay *Crikey* It has changed so much! All the clubs n eating places are so modernised and well-furnished. Very hippee indeed.However, my nursing pal was telling me that from Mon -Thurs, the quay can be quite dead.Of course, when it was time to go home, there are zero cabs at 11pm. Neber mind.
From my memory, I can recall Bus 51 does go to my place. But I was unsure whereabouts to get down my place....Am I sounding too sua gu here?
I was kinda tired....on the other hand, trying to pinch myself to stay awake just in case I've missed my bus stop.
Oh, did I mention that this is my first time taking a train to Clark Quay! How easy is that?

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Nowadays I am so tired to go out after office hours. Is there any sumthing wrong with me???
On the lighter note, I;m going Raffles Town club later to have a mega buffet with another family friend and her daughter who is also a MO.
I hope I don't over-yak coz apparently I heard she's on the.....err.....more quiet side.

*evil laughs*

No housework

The perks of not living independently is to be freed from housemaid chores.

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One of the nurses told me that a few of the deceased patients asked about me occasionally after I left the workplace. That was really nice of them. And today, this regular patient was telling me how his foot got worsen with his bad circulation.
Here it how it goes like:
" eh I think I saw you long time ago ( approx like more than 6 months ago?) for my problem with my 2 toes. Now no more toes already but I worried about my heel. So gek sim"

It's amazing how patients do posses super megabyte memory hor. Don't play play.

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This chubby meesee (nurse) was commenting that I looked like a 'ang kong kia'. What I assume from her words that I look like a 'plastic doll'?? heh heh heh

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What's wrong with all these people keep on changing appointments with me? hmph* Why all Singa (that's how my aussie friend calls my country) people are so super busy?

Good day in Singapore!

Here I am typing this entry in this room where the sun doesn't shine (just like what Shan said about her lab all the time).
It's good to be back and ate black pepper crab after my arrival. (ok, DDU, this is for your info) ;p

Ooo, lunch time. Think I wanna check out the ba chor mee (spell?) later.

** my html is screwed. Can anyone out there to help me out? :(

I am in a mutherfrigging mood

My ex boss hasn't pay up for my last week of work. I emailed him and he claimed that I got several insoles reviews. And my pay will be released in awaiting of these reviews within 3 weeks.*hello, how many patients I would know will come in for review.In fact, the patients may or may not come in even. In addition, he will let me know the latest outstanding pay by next week.
Firstly, whatever reviews that are totally none of my business. My services had been rendered and terminated on the date stated via the letter.
As far as to my knowledge, all employees are being paid weekly.
If there's any other outstanding pay to be made later, he should at least have the basic courtesy to clarify on that.


Thank goodness I've stopped working for such asshol*. Such lousee boss deserve a kick into his brains or something.
*ROARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

How hilarious

A while ago, I was chatting with this long time dude from Singapore on MSN. Along the conversation, I realised that I simply can't reconnect with the local dudes. Not saying that I'm pretending to be a true blue 'ang moh', it just doesn't feel as 'normal'.

Read further on the abstracts below:

				D		Rocephine		where will be a gd plc to stay in sydney
				D		Rocephine		not too ex n want surburbs hor
				Rocephine		D		seriously, sydney is an expensive place to leave, u pay for what u get
				Rocephine		D		that place u mention is auburn----> such a rough area.
				Rocephine		D		*live*
				D		Rocephine		where will be not rough then?
				Rocephine		D		where u wanna live????
				Rocephine		D		north south east west??
				D		Rocephine		i want somewhr surburb, near city (not too far kind lah), convenient to public transport
				Rocephine		D		u need to have a direction lor
				Rocephine		D		so many frigging places are near the public transport
				Rocephine		D		LOL
				Rocephine		D		tat's too general
				Rocephine		D		public transport got timetable hor
				Rocephine		D		they may not be running on time
				Rocephine		D		unlike in singapore
				Rocephine		D		regular services
				D		Rocephine		any where that is safe?
				D		Rocephine		at least not rough plcs
				Rocephine		D		and again,. it depends which diretion u wanna stay???
				D		Rocephine		which is gd?
				Rocephine		D		i dunno
				Rocephine		D		i dun have any idea in sydney
				Rocephine		D		plus i didn; stay here for tat long
				Rocephine		D		only my 2nd year
				D		Rocephine		so am i asking the wrong person?!
				Rocephine		D		look, im giving u my honest opinion
				Rocephine		D		if u thinku are asking the wrong person , then i can't say much to tat then
				D		Rocephine		the way u put it is like i am asking the wrong person mah
				D		Rocephine		so petty ah?
				Rocephine		D		no, that;s just my honest opinions
				Rocephine		D		at least im not lying to you.
				D		Rocephine		ya i knw
				D		Rocephine		anw, bondi beach thr safe?
				Rocephine		D		yeah don't get mix up. If I do know the answer, i;m happy to provide more info.
Is this what you call the latest SSNAG?? (sg Sensitive new age guy)

Just a sad note

I'll not be seeing my patients anymore.....................even though some expected me to bring photos once I'm back from my holidays.

However, that's not gonna happen anymore.

Weekend highlight

Dragging myself out of bed on a Saturday morning, I managed to arrive at Kirribilli market at Milson's point. Weather was fantastic with plently of sunshine and cool wind. The market, which I reckon is one of the best in Sydney as compared to Paddington or Bondi. What I love about the market is they've got loads of pre-loved and new clothings, vintage stuffs, seconds Gucci shoes to Ferregamos', bags, designed men's ties.....etc

Shop till you drop -kirribilli market

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Scottish Highlands Gathering-Part 2

The annual Scots festival is on again. Thank goodness it didn't rain this time around. However if it rains, the entrance fee could be waived. NO haggis stall this year...what a shame. I've been wanting to try that fried internal organs stuffs. I got myself a bottle of IRN BRU - the scot's coca cola (think orange fizzy drink).

It's kinda interesting to also learn that different Scot clans have different sorts of tartan colour representations. Check below:

There's even a stall set up for the aussie- scots to locate their heritage. So if you wanna ask about your scots great grand pa or great grandma who migrated to Oz and its history, this is the 'Uncle' to help you out.

How can a scottish festival missed out on the pipe band! DDU said the men don't wear undies when wearing klits. *giggles*

Career

Think I've come to a point where I need to take my career to the next level.
Options like becoming a podiatric surgeon which will take approximately 10 years to complete training prior gaining fellowship or should I take up something abit more outstanding such as Forensic Podiatry.

Right now at this stage, I would say gaining a Master's degree is the way to go first.

This is the website where I could have drawn my inspiration from: www.feetforwalking.org

End of clinical placement

The final year poddies have finally ended their clinical placement yestersday. It is also quite common to see mature-aged students (like me previously) still studying at the uni. For instance, Student A here is a mom with 2 kids who is working as a part-time nurse and now, she is almost graduating embarking on her new career.
However, it would have been in a different situation if a mature aged person is still studying for his/her bachelor degree in Singapore. My friend's friend has got this 'organised' mentality in his brain. He claimed he would like to graduate with the degree in 3 years time and find a good career and hopefully he can acheive that and this in xx years time.
Please lah, age is not a barrier at all to stop someone from learning. If you have the interest and motivation to learn, it doesn't matter at whatever age you start with your degree.

I got my chance to grill a lot of questions to the students before I put a big "PASS" on their assessment forms. Wha ha ha!

Aren't they looking studious??

Angry pod

Recently I got a news from my friend who used to work locally has quit her job.
She complained that the job was not only stressful but even more stressful to deal with angry, highly demanding patients.
I guess that has eventually max out her patience.
Who's to blame? Patients?On the contrary, it is natural to the people to accept the view that when one gets sick, he or she can be feeling frustrated at times.
Compared to working in Aust, a health care professional (in terms of my profession) do has the authority to dismiss seeing the patients based on reasonable grounds.
I think that's only fair.
After all, health care service providers are only humans and there's only so much sh** we can take each day.

Scenerio 1:

A pod sees roughly 5 patients per hour (no joke in public hospital).
let's just say that it happened that 3 out of 5 patients got angry.

On a normal (8 hours) working day, a pod would have endured and treated

3 x 8= 24 angry patients/ day

24 x5 = 120 angry patients /week

120 x 5 = 600 angry patients /month

600 x 12 = 61200 angry patients per year (spared from annual leave x 3 weeks = 360 patients)

Final answer= 60840!! Angry Frigging patients


Whoa, I need to check myself in at IMH for some psychiatrc rehabilitation at the end of year.

Teaching students a lesson


In a good way of course. The students who are currently having placement at the hospital will have their assessment marked by me. *evil grins*
I would expect students not to be just competent in clinical work (at least to an acceptable level) but theoretically as well.

Here are some of the highlights of the questions that they will being asked:

1) Anatomy of foot - if they don't know the muscles compartments or what nerve innervates the muscle, be prepared to get a big fat 'F' on report card.

2) Pharmacology
Podiatrists deal with a lot fungal cases in particular to the sole of the feet (tinea pedis) or the nails (onychomycosis). Students are expected to know at least 2 or more anti-fungal agents which they may suggest patients to use. Good footcare advice should also be demostrated at this point.

3) Terminology- understanding terms like onychocryptosis,onychauxic, subungal exostosis, paronychia, onychogrophosis, koilonychia

4) Dressings- types of adherence, hyrocolloids, semi-permable hydrgogels, alginate, foams etc...

5) Characteristics of arterial, venous, and neuropathic wounds

6) Biomechanics (eg, define 'subtalar neutral position'and orthotic/material used

7) Differential diagnosis on knee and ankle conditions.

8) Paediatrics- sever's dieases , Osgood-schlatters, Kholers, Freiberg's

9) Anasthetics -Side effects, dosage calculation , contraindications

10) Diabetic foot: ***most favourable OSCE question.
Neurovascular assessment and interpretation of results. Able to perform Doppler Ultrasound effectively.Causes of neuropathy. What's HbA1C vs normal BSL reading.

11) Identify upper and lower motor neurone disease. List at least 3 examples from each.


Now I'm brain fried as I'm listing all these questions with very minimal help from the textbook.

Time for a good night sleep.

Sweet Sunday

Best thing to do on a Sunday:

A cuppa of hot Nescafe and The Sunday Telegraph - priceless

No parking

I shall not go to PP mall on Saturdays anymore. The carpark lot allows 3 hours of free parking before it starts charging every half hourly. Going around and around for at least frigging 30mins and still no signs of parking space.I refuse to pay for the extra parking hours. I'm talking like if I've exceeded for the half hour, the rate is $5. For an extra hour, the rate is $7 and followed by $10 for exceeding 2 hours...etc..
Now as you can tell how expensive parking is in Sydney so don't go on asking me why I don't drive to city which the cost is much much worst.
Cb, just went I thought I've parked my car. This car was HORNING AT ME!!! How would I bloody know you are waiting for car park space if no signal was indicated. Knn!!....You could be stopping your car because you are waiting for your grandma to walk out of the entrance slowly or whatsoever.

Never mind. I began to proceed my journey to another mall. Watched the movie BOYTOWN and chilled out with a nice calamari meal. At least, I don't feel so gek sim anymore.

Alright, time for some couscous.

October Specials

I'm quite happy for patients to come back in 5 weeks' time for a free review after orthotics prescriptions.
Hurry!! While promotion ends without notice as advised.

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I've just came back from Hyde Park with Dentist Rach. We ate so many yummy thai food from rice paper roll, beef salad, thai pies to salty ocean trouts with mixed herbs noodles.
We also had desserts at this place called Passion Flower filled with lotsa Asians mainly.
Off to make a sweet dream.........

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Highlight of the day: My partner in crime at the workplace showed me his naked pic (from his back) which his wife took. Initially he refused to let me touch his mobile phone. I was quite taken abit that he showed me and receptionist 'da pic' later on. Perhaps when you work so close with someone for a certain period of time, both of us has established a good rapport with one another. Nothing is too embrassing to say or show I suppose.

Let me clarify that his pic didn't cause me any palpitations.

What

the

world

needs

now

is

Love

-Jackie DeShannon

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It can be one of my top karaoke singing list ;)

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Bonous entry of the day:

This could be a 'curse' or retribution is only the beginning.

Firstly, the autoclave machine broke down.

Next, the air con doesn't function well with water dripping all over.

Who knows what comes next. Orrbeegoot!

One of my regular patients asked how I'm feeling today. She was one of the most sweetest oldies I've ever seen. Her husband had died a few years ago and currently she is living with her lover, Roberto. I've almost gave away the fact I'll be leaving soon for good. No difference from last year, she is planning to organise the horse racing bet for the Melbourne cup. She asked if I would like to contribute on a dollar as usual to bet on the horse. I agreed instantly.

However, I'll never ever get a chance to know if I've won the bet or not.....

Today's annoucement


If I could find another Ronan Keating to be my hubby, I think I'll make the most beautiful dream (or love) ever in my entire life.

What's good for you


Don't know what's got into myself.
Recently, I love KFC to death.
Approximately having once a week with my beloved colleague. I can sense that I may need to get some counselling from the dieticians sooner or later.

KFC, you rock lah!

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ok my blog fans out there,
do you prefer this 1) FONT size or this 2) FONT size

Red or green??
Let me know!!

WHERE ARE MY LINKS!!!!?????

Ok, I've just 'fugged' and lost all the links of my bloggers for the sake of change new blog skin.
arrghhhhh!!!!


Special request:

1) If you do know I've linked you previously, thank you kindly leave your blog web addy pleeeease.

2) Anyone know how to do the html-thingy so that I can get the address linked up again?? *boohoo*

Friday the 13th

Just when I thought I've had a good time in the city, I took a bus back home.
Along half way during the journey, the bus driver pulled over and stopped the vehicle.

*THE F***KING BUS has broken down*

What's worst, the bus stopped on the highway whereby cars running at 100km/hr. The weather in Sydney was soaring up to 37 degrees celsius. Of course, I perspired (sweat) like a pig inside the bus.
Half an hour later, another bus came to pick us up. All of us Q-up in one line to get on the bus. Right very this moment, I was thinking of snapping some shots from the back.Heh heh heh.

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3 more weeks to go to freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom!

Another patient's story

Humanity doesn't just exist within the great works of Mother Theresa or Princess Diana.
My patient (M),who is reaching the age of retirement, is a local school teacher with 2 lovely daughters.
She droved past a lane on a late night and saw a teenage girl crying by herself. Worried about her safety, M stopped her car and took her in. Ever since then, the girl is just like being part of M's family. M's daughters have no problems with her mom's decision to look after the abandoned teen.

The girl, who felt being uncared for previously, has grown up with a good job.

M has done a wonderful deed, at least, she did help the girl to stay out of trouble and it also gave her a chance towards a better future.

Paperwork

I've been quite busy nowadays that I hardly had the time to sit down and watched my favourite CSI.

Surprisingly, I got a call from Liz who is having a good time at work in ulu part of Queensland.

Smacking butt issue is undergo plan A which I'm not being able to disclose at this stage.

Wish me luck!

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MM medical centre in Singapore wants to employ me full time asap but they expect me to move back sooner and taking a pay cut of 50% offer.
*sigh* Sometimes I don't understand the mentality of the HR. If they think I'm well-qualified for the job, shouldn't they come up with better terms and conditions for the employment?
Very strange......

THANK YOU

To all my beauuutiful supporters.

Yes, unfortunately such incident has happened and pretty traumatising.
I'm handling it well....

Hopefully, the happy go lucky poddy will be back soon for a more uplifting entry.

Verdict on spanking issue

Boss can't take on any sides after listening to LV's and my story. According to de boss, LV explained that I was misleading him at the clinical work place and thus , he felt it was ok to spank my butt. What's more disgusting other than LV accused me of grabbing my arse first. Trying to be impartial or rather clean his hands off the case, Boss suggested to me to confront LV's evil actions and asked for an apology from him.
On a brighter note, I didn't realise if I'm actually capable to mislead a guy by just working with him at the clinic for half a day per week only.

I was soooo furious to the max after listening to his stupid suggestion. In other words, if I'm being raped, I gotta confront the rapist's desirable actions was wrong? As you can see, my boss has a terribly low EQ. Well, I didn't know it was that low.

I kept numb to his response. Boss suddenly just flare up his temper and asked what the hell I want.
OMG OMG,I was thinking to myself that how can you ask your co-worker what to do if she has been traumatised. Again, that clearly demonstrated his poor managerial skills and superbly low EQ level.

I'm not ashamed to say that I broke down afterwards. I even had to lie to patients that I had a bad cold.

He did apologise that he shouldn't raise his voice at me (geez, shouldn't I be the one doing it at him?) at the end of day.
Slowly, he began to list down the number of 'good' things he had done for me previously. Basically he wants me to give him some credits on that and possibly easing off such sexual harassement issue.
LOOK, I never ask for those frigging help. If he chooses to help me , then he should offer it with all his heart graciously. He commented that he doesn't feel appreciated after helping me so much.CCB. What ashamed to call himself a christian.

I regard this as a serious sexual harrasement issue at the workplace and I've stopped working on those days which LV is on. In other words, my regular clients will not be able to come on those usual days as I'll not be around. This is such a disappointments to all my ah pohs and ah peks. For the sake of my dignity and pride, I need to do the right thing for myself this time.

I'll not put an end to such issue even though I know that I am putting myself at risk of losing the job.

Perks being a Pod

The best part being a foot professional is to get a chance to mingle with the shoe representatives. After the mingling business is over, the shoe reps are quite happy to give me a new pair of latest sports footwear and test out.Now how good it that. And of course, I also must be convince that the footwear will be suitable for my fellow clients based on their needs.
What's more, I'm able to get shoes at a cheaper rate than compare to those public paying the retail prices. WOOHOO*
I got so many shoes now and my mom will be here tomorrow. I bet that's the first thing she will scream at me for having a 'mini' shoe warehouse.


Free shoes leh.

So pissed so stressed

Wow, what a fufilling day at work I must say.

Event 1: Stay away from Mr LV. He DID spank my butt (to be exact, it's somewhere between the waist and upper aspect of gluteal muscles). IF he ever tries to be funny, I hope someone will bite his fingers off or a psycho patient who turns violent and cut his fingers off with the scalpel blade.Fug him to the core.

Event 2: I called this pt ' No panty Ah poh '( elderly lady). Each time when she comes in to the practice, she has removed all trousers and full length leggings without any underwear on.
Maybe she is really old and can't be bothered. Because of that,15 out of 30 minutes consultation time are spent on dressing on and off. I've repeatedly told her to put know short stockings in the next visit and reinforce the advice to the daughter in law as well. Hopefully this will be the last 'nagging' .*roooar*
In fact, I was late for a nail surgery because of her.

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Unwind after work:

Had a vietnamese steamed rice vermicelli with grilled pork and a Venezuela Dark choc drink from Max Brennan.

Patient says (part 2)


This 88yo Ah pek (old man) asked me if I am married.

Me: "no"

Ah pek: " wonder who will the lucky dude that will win your heart."

Me:" you bet. We shall see."


Whoa, nowadays got so many patients singing praises on me. Now, that's a good thing.
Funny that sometimes I do feel like a celebrity as they often like to ask questions about my personal side.

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Bonous 'kaopeh' entry

There are two housechores which I hate doing the most.

Ironing and washing dishes.

I can iron like a stack of clothes within 30mins.Basically I just wanted to get it done and over.

Dishwasher will be the perfect gift on my wedding (that is, if I get a chance to marry).

Patient says

One elderly auntie came in today for her follow up. While I was setting up with the instruments, she went saying like this:" what's this pretty young lady like you doing here treating old ladies' feet?"


I just grinned :)

Guy buddies

I've got a bunch of really nice lovely guy friends. They treat me as a lady with respect, take me out to nice dinners, play pools, watch movies and we can pour sorrows to one another without afraid being judged.
Ok that's all cool.
However, ever since certain dudes start to get attached, they begin to act lan-lan. All of a sudden, they seem to be vanished into thin air. Instead, they seems to opt to 'disconnect' communication with me. So CB. They better don't come crying to me if they breakup OR invite me for the wedding out of the blue coz I will show them back my lan lan face with an (limited amount) ang pow.

So far, KH is the most consistent ;D Seeeee, I praise u for the good effort. Of course there are few more who deserve to be mentioned.

It doesn't hurt to keep in touch with your friends once in awhile.Yes, even if it's just a few exchanged sentences just to keep the communication going.
I always believe true friends will remain with me for life no matter what happens.

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I may get a new job next Feb for a short period of time only. Benny may be coming to Perth to study.He is approaching me to be his uni nanny. Means in terms of helping him to get settled down like finding accomodation, purchasing a car and so on.
He is willing to pay for my accomodation, entertainment fees, flight from Syd to help him out.

heh heh. That is if he has been confirmed to be accepted into the uni.

Huuuump Day


This week seems to be exceptionally slow. I yearn for the weekend to come but shucks! I'm working this Sat.Why I am doing this to myself :(
All I need is a holiday or some form of relaxation indulgence.
I tried booking a mini spa package with Jurelique for next week but the lady said the therapist will be away for 2 weeks. knn* of all the frigging dates.
For a moment, I miss those good times I have shared with my friends in Perth like going out for late night movies, dinner, coffee sessions, BBQ in the parks (see pic).
*tmd, cannot upload-ROAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRR

Not happy hump day.

Hot Stuff !

When you feel the world is so lonely and has deserted you, 3 invitations started pumping in via MSN or SMS asking me out on the same day.
Pout lips*
Ms M asked me to go shopping but I had to reject as Jan is flying in from Sg tomorrow! Woohoo! I can't wait for that copy of Straits Times which I hope she won't forget to bring!
So just when I thought I was gonna settle down with Jan till the evening, a SMS message started to beep.
Ms M2 is another friend from Sg who will be flying off on Sat afternoon.
OKAY!!
That's almost like triple 'dates' in a day.

Happening mama.........

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Bonous entry: Mackers

Mackers as being called by most aussies here for Macdonalds.
L and myself decided to walk to the local Macker's cafe for a coffee and catch up.
I am amazed by the number of parents bringing their children to have mackers for dinner.It's not a sin to eat Mackers but as a parent, there is always a limitation for your child towards eating junk food. Everyone of us would know eating excessive fastfood is most likely getting onto the path of developing heart diseases, clogged ateries with large amount of fatty plaques, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes....etc.
The shocking conversation which we've heard across the table between the dad and his son went like this:

Son: Dad, can I have a second cheeseburger?

(L and me stunned with our eyes wide open)

Dad: Sure son. Here's some money to go and get it yourself.