Now I can flaunt my hair...with style.

As requested by some readers out there who are curious on my new hairstyle, there you go with the pic. Heh, I hate to expose myself on the blog lah. And also being a shy person like me doesn't really help either. *cough cough*
My patients like my new hairdo. HEE. The English lady (as one of my patients) came in to have her feet treated. She's one of the most most gorgeous lady who never failed to shower me lots of care and concern. She ensures that I know where to get a decent place to stay prior the move from western state. She always said she will pray for me to get a 'man' soon - that's must be a joke. I would suggest if only she can pray that men who are only interested in sex to stay far away from me. *eyes roll up*

Here comes the real bitching:

I got a lady coming in who needed a pair of orthotics and her nails done. So after taking the general history and doing the nails, there is no way I can spend extra done for casting. So I suggest that she should make another appointment whenever she can. She gave an ok and will make an appointment at the reception. I'm totally overwhelmed by the reception-ist(boss's wifey) incompetent to simple instructions - " can you make another appointment for her on casting?". After the patient has left, she said patient didn't make any. COME ON. You should ask the patient when is she avaliable for the next appointment and not wait till patient to ask instead!!?!! I am flaring up in my heart...I need a glass of coke to cool me down. As you see, I'm paid more with the orthotic therapy. She spells the patients' names incorrectly. Got the name wrongly on appointment book. Sounds jia-lat ( horrendous).

Swim, Jacuzzi and Sauna...ahhhhhhhh

Sports conference went well except for a few long-winded speakers. Today's conference is held in the nice looking fitness centre. Towards the end of the conference, all delegates are allowed to use the onsite facilities. Wah, the suana shiok man. It's been a long time I went for a suana. Reminded me of the days where I often go to the country club in Singapore.
Back on the conference issue, I really don't understand why this ang moh uncle like don't how to switch off his mobile phone during the talk. Gees, I don't wish to label him anything but I hope he is not a bloody retard to undersand simple manners!?
Not only his mobile rang a few times, so does his text message beeps. WTF?? Annoys me and I really wish someone can smash his phone into pieces.
Unless he hasn't got the slightest clue of where the vibrate mode is.
DUH*

WOOHOO!! I can't wait I just can't wait to cut my hair. *do the hussel!!*

Tomorrow

No sleep in for me tomorrow as I'll be attending a sports trainer conference then.Best part is all delegates will get to use the healthspa facilities throughout the wholeday at the conference.

Sigh* I need to be more discipline on my continuing education. I should be reading a bit more than I should on those hopelessly romance novels (I'm an ultra fan of Nicholas Sparks). I should stop being a lazy ass!Grrr......

I am desperate for a haircut. I feel as though my head is growing weeds instead.

Stickers

So bored at work place. No interesting cases at the clinic, no interesting colleagues to talk to. I just feel so damn bored. Oh, lousy magazines at the waiting room too.
That's why I got literally nothing to blog man!!!
The only interesting day of the week is Thursday where I work at a public hospital. Besides my dearest male colleague in crime ( yeah we bullshit a lot), patients always ask funny (rather silly) questions like:" do you come from China? My cousin married to a beijing girl."
Please lor, Uncle, I'm Asian doesn't mean I come from China. Plus China is miles away from Singapore. Uncle continued:" Asians are really smart people."
Depending on each individual's pespective, somehow I find the comment very strange and also very bo liao.


Now, here come the biggest news of 2005.
I've just sponsored a child from Africa!! So the only way I can communicate with him is by writing a postcard and sending inexpensive items like stickers. Therefore, I plan to do some shopping on football or animal stickers.
Apparently, he loves playing soccer. I think I need some motivation in my life generally.
Sydney is supposed to be one of the most livest city in Australia and yet the thing is I am staying in a nice but secluded suburb. Hence, si beh no life. Work, run, shower, cook, sleep (what a routine).
So when I think of my sponored child, he will indirectly be the source of my motivation plus putting a constant reminder in my head that I am living in a much better world than him.

Stuck in the 80s?

That glasses actually belongs to the b0ss. I bet she hasn't changed her glasses for the past 20 years and if you look closer, there are some mould forming around the nasal cushions.Gross!! Probably the built up is also enhanced by frequent drilling of toenails that get trapped there.And WHO knows, those areas may be cultivating fungal growth... ... *oh no I feel like puking out my choc pocky sticks.

Nonetheless, 80s is always my favourite era. That's why I can't get enough of mambo parties and with songs by the bangles, Duran Duran, Debbie Gibson, Bananarama, Sheena Easton, Cyndi Luper, Bros , Pet Shop Boys and the list goes on... ...Sigh* I feel so stagnant here.No party, no booze and no one to go out with. I'll never forget those bagpackers night out which I usually go on every Tuesday in Perth.Free food, free entry, free drink and free dudes to watch from all nationalities.

Can't wait to have my hair revamp this weekend.

What a change!

Yesterday the clinic was as dead as the silence night.Today, it becomes alive and busted with patients. Finally, I can't stand working in a place that it's too slow in progress. Had a nail surgery done today. The receptionist (part time) was quite blurr.How can she not gave patient the original letter which i've written for the GP instead giving the photocopied one. *ah duh*

******

Do you believe a person's character can change overnight? Or rather is it because the way how they react is being under the influence of difficult circumstances? I got a job offer from SG and apparently HIM has quit from the hospital and now they are looking for someone to replace. I haven't thought about him for quite sometime until I received the job mail today.Such a shame we don't communicate anymore for that's the road he has chosen to be. Deep at the bottom of my heart, I wish he will cope well on tougher times like this. He may have hurt me so much but that can't be compared to his family 'sufferings' (ok, just trying to be indirect).

******
I asked VN if she would ever marry someone without University qualification? She will as she replied. And I will too. For as many guys I've met here, smart guys may not exist at the uni only. There are a lot of hardworking and humble guys (which I believe) who would know a lot of things out of the textbooks. And still, they are able to make their ways through. So, who knows, I may be marrying a cattle baron or a cute electrician or suave mechanic boy. No doubt I prefer a Mr Handyman though.

I'll miss my blog as I'll be leaving for Melbourne till Sunday.

Pissed Episode

Gosh, I think I can call myself being Miss Piss or Miss Pissy...whatever.
This time round the piss was caused by a patient's daughter. I was kind enought to provide a home visit for this patient. Being me, I was more concerned about getting her feet treated rather than minding of the low payment for a house call. Anyhow, I informed the patient's daughter that I would need a XX referral voucher from the Dr or else I can't claim any money from the XX department for the service provided.
"yes yes I will do that." as stated by HER.
It shouldn't take too long for a Dr to sign up a voucher. So I rang her today and asked if there is any reason that I am not getting the voucher on time.
Her excuses were awfully making me irritated to the max that I feel like screaming (like how I did to that CB accountant) to her.

" You know, it's hard to get the Drs to do the referral. "

What kind of excuse is that?

" But i remember that I did give you the referral before at the clinic"

Now she is trying to change the story , I see. For f*ck's sake, it probably would only take a Dr less than 30 secs to fill up 1/4 of an A4 size paper.
Can't stand any of her nonsensical rubbish, I told her that no matter what I want the referral by this week for the service that has provided almost 3 weeks ago. Can't stand people who made excuses after another. Why people just can't do the right thing and make things easier for themselves.What the fugged woman.

I am gonna ring the GP and check it up myself. Don't know why, I am beginning to find the people in Syd sux big time..for the majority I've met so far.

I'm upset/I'm dissappointed/I'm pissed

He didn't called me ever since got back from Sydney. Miracle. He rang me today. Asking me how I am.
' Ok, I'm fine.'
HE:" Just wanna let you know that I will not call you as often anymore because the phone bills is very expensive.'

'ok lor' (*eyes roll up*) Why are you telling me this for?'

HE:' no, I am just letting you know.'

' ok, anyway, since you called, I hope you can draw a line for your family and work. It seems to be that you are not spending enough time for the family.'

HE:' you don't understand.'

'What I do not understand? I am taking the chance to tell you now.Everyone in family is complaining that to me. Whether I am at home or not, the usual complain always start from you.'

HE:' ok, you take care of yourself and don't let me worry you.'

Me (ponders to self): Since when I let you worrying about me.

Lizzy's view on men

Don't be shocked Liz! Just wanna take this opportunity to continue from here on my own point of views on Singapore men or men in general. It is true that I can't stand men:

1) who are petty on nitty gritty stuffs (from my own experiences);
2) who whinge (thought only girlies do that);
3) who don't respect women ( some dudes are just pissed because they don't get what they wanted);
4) who have 'unknowingly' digusted habits (for goodness sake, stop digging that nose and avoid touch my stuffs with your last or second finger please)
5) who are OTT (over your 'fugging' top)
6) who has poor personal hygiene
7) who ask stupid questions ( not citing example here , it proves too much of an idoit who asked me this ridiculed question)

Again, readers are reminded that this is my blog where I'll be free to speak from my own views. Add your 2 cents or 5 cents worth on my tag board lah. I don't charge, it's free.

I hope my poor bro could cope with the bag where he is gonna meet my friend to collect it. Morever , the handles of the bag have already broke.....Think he probably has to be like an Indian to carry the stuff on top of his head. Well, I somehow feel 'regret' troubling people to do things for me. If only I didn't ask, then bro wouldn't waste his time to go far plus persuade my dad to lend him the car.*sigh* ;(

Upgrading needed at clinic

I find that my boss is having a lavish lifestyle with his wifey. A big new house, posh sports car, a family car and having desighed wears. Not I am jealous over here but there are certainly lotsa things to be done at the clinic for the benefit of patients at least.

1) I need a proper carrier bag! This is easy for patient who come in to collect their heavy casts of their feet. Very often they often have to carry it by hand. I got an old man coming today with an unstable gait. How is he gonna regain his balance when walking while on the other hand, he gotta carry those casts on his hands.

2) New drill set needed. The parts are falling apart!

3) More footcare/diabetes information phamplets

4) New paint- the clinic looks too cool with dull baby blue colours


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I find someone is abit overboard when asking certain questions or requests that I have to stand up to draw the line across. That's the best way I guess if not people will just try to be OTT of ya head.

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I got a postcard from Dublin - a virtualtourist friend. Reminds me of that Irish dude from Rosslare. I still miss him... .... no one has ever taken my breath away so much. He treated me with respect that I needed but timing wasn't right in the first place.
Talking about Ireland, I had a patient from Wicklow came in yesterday. Such a jovial and pleasant lady. I told her about my encounter with Irish dude. She thought I was only 20 yo. Heh, so happy with glee. Well, she said you never know the next time when I see you in 6 weeks' time, you would be hook up with someone.
Beri funny indeed.

Irritated (Bonus blog)

My bro is sorta like the middle man between my dad and myself. And he hated it to max being like a communicator between both of us. Dad stopped calling me ever since I got back to Sydney. He always has been the main stressor for each time I go back to Singapore for visiting. I can't stand his temper as I grow up. In fact, it should be the other way round isn' it? He gets ridiculously worked up for small stuffs and stuffs probably not worth the time to be pissed about. Bro has been trying to get me to ring back home to talk to Dad. I don't know about that... i just feel that if i give in to that which will mean I am submitting to him . Next thing you know that he will start flaring up for god knows what reason could be. My bro said since I have been working in Oz , he doesn't see me contributing money to the family.
See, money is a sensitive issue in the house. So I shall not talk about it too much.
As for my naive bro, he insisted (with dad's command) that I should be going home for Chinese New Year. My best friend 's wedding in June which I've decided to go back then. The thing is I am taking no pay leave. No work no pay. Each trip would have cost me like 1k+.Plus still gonna pay the rent here while I am away simply is not worth to go 2 times to Sg within 6 months.
I told my goot brudder about the situation.
How dare he replied like :" if you think you are suffering there just come back lor. I don't think you would pay my school fees anyway and I am mentally prepared."
What the fucking CB he is. *ucking arrogant dude. Supposed to give you money and study and now I would definitely think twice. KNNCCB. He sounded as if I don't need time to save money.

Nail spicule pic as promised

This long weekend holiday has been quite a fufilling one. Finally got to travel around New South Wales with my friend in crime, KH who arrived from SG last Friday. We did a day tour to Blue mountain and 3 sisters. At night time, we went clubbing at Side Bar which is just below the bagpackers. *ucking cheap the drinks. Pay 2 for 1 for any wine, beer or soft drink. Since I was out with a dude, chance of getting a guy to come up and talk to me was fairly slim. So I suggested that he can dress up as a girlie for once ;p

Weather is fantastic today. Slightly warmer than usual. Wanted to go for a swim but my skin has become extremely dry and sensitive recently. Think it could be the effect of taking roaccutane drug.

List of things which I wanna do:
1) Imax theatre
2) Book a hair appointment
3) Visit Koala Park

Don't why I feel so bored. Think I should start yoga lesson sometime soon.

Nail spicules

Don't know how on earth a person gets such such thick nails and I had such a hard time pulling those nails out today. "wow, that's a huge piece of nail coming off."Sadist me.Geez, I should have taken those pics of nail spicules! Damn..now I gotta wait for the next 'victim' to come along.

The other stuffs I always enjoy debriding neuropathic ulcers till they bleed and yet patients are still happily sitting on the chair due to lack of sensation on feet.

Got a mail from an ex-pt of mine from Perth saying that they are doing fine..bah bah. As you see, my car licence is registered with their home address. Because each state of Australia carries their own licence card, unless I decided to covert to New south wales, I just stick the one from Perth. Than again, I do not have a permanent home in Perth, so the follks were nice to help me out on that.

"Oz telecom sux" -that's tomorrow.

Car park fight

Ok, it's not really a fight. Rather while I was coming out of the parking slot, there was a car(the Magna) on my left signalling while waiting for me come out. The Nissan petrol on my right was waiting for me to get out of the slot obviously.The drama started once I get out of the slot, the Nissan went right into my slot. Leaving the poor Magna signalling and waiting for nothing. Magna was beeping loudly and I bet the driver in the car must be cursing and swearing at that Nissan driver for being stealing the lot.
So I did not witness any physical fight at all. Such a shame.HEE.

*****
Go the Sydney Swans! Sigh* West Coast Eagles could have won by just another kick though.

CCB accountant (Beng-yish blog)


Feel like a chao ah huay today. The reason is because I am so piss with that KNNCCB accountant. I hope he better write a good piece of itemised details that has been charged on my fees. KNN tell me over the phone that:" I charged 150 an hour."
WTF? I've done most of the work, u made mistakes on my net income avenue, and bloody charge me like AU$1350. You mean you took 10 hours plus to do my tax return. I don't believe it. I'm paying you to check through my work and not the other way around. More importantly, I am *ucking piss that I could have end up paying more tax if I don't check it through.
Long term managment plan:

Complaint to be made to: (if the letter is not justisfied)
1) tax agent board
2) Insitute of Charactered Accountant
3) Office of fair trading

If he ever made me pay those fees, I would hope he will crush and burn into pieces.
He's not being honest with his fees in the first place when I asked for estimate quote. Please lor uncle, if you think u charge 150/hr , I would still go for your service? No you stupid moron.

Let's just say would you pay for a rotten orange for a high price?
He needs a lesson on customer service.

Rugby game finals is ON!


Ever since I come to Oz, I've developed a liking to watch the rugby game.YEAAAAH.
This Saturday,it's between the Sydney Swans and the team from my old home town (perth), West Coast Eagles.
Well, some people said rugby is like a game for animals only. Where got...there are soo many muscular yummy dudes tackling each other for the ball.

I started a new job today at a local hospital...will try to sneak a few pics up next week.

My Dr friend

There are probably hundreds of blogs out there written by various medical professionals. Very unfortunate on my pal, his blog was being discovered by one of his patients and thus, leading to an inquiry by the local health bureau.
That's not the point.
Firstly, what does the definition of blog means? In fact, it's pretty much up to a blogger to decide whether he or she wants is to be frictional with true or untrue substance in it. In other words, the contents in the blog may not be fully evidenced as to what is presented in real life. That's why disclaimers are used by some bloggers because you never know some ultra sensitive nut cases will take your entry for real.
Blog gives me the personal space I needed and to write whatever that's on my mind. I can't totally agree that it is 100% factual to what I've written. Therefore, as for my friend's case, working in a professional is hard enough, all he needs is some private space to vent out his frustrations (come on, we all get angry for a reason!??). Then again, his nutcase ex patient choses to admit that my friend was writing all about him. Seriously, there are probably millions of blogs around the world about bitching about friends, colleagues, systems, workforce......and the list goes on.

Such situations can be quite tacky to handle especially when healthcare regulations/ ethnics may be involved. Whatever it is, I believe the organisations should at least support the staff and try their best to resolve the matter in the most possible way. Sigh* Unfortunately, when customer service seems to be the top priorty, those local organisations would prefer to wipe the ass of nutcases than protecting the staffs.

Castles fantasy

I've never seen a castle in my life. Mainly from the pictures of travel books. The old heritage structure of the buildings fascinates me. Any movies (Lord of the ring, Troy) which involves the scenes on castles would definitely keep my eyes open. It would be lovely to have a wedding reception in a castle and doing the ballroom dancing with the beloved husband after that.I would have a diamond tiara on a 60s hairdo, wearing a white modern victoria era wedding gown (plus fake long eye lashes).

I am dreaming......

I cannot get pregnant because... ...

Day 1: Start of Roaccutane 10mg
Deadline: Till 16th Oct, dose will then increase to 20mg daily.

Seen a dermatologist yesterday and he diagnosed with me with cystic acne (most serious form). *sob* He added on that it was indeed very unfortunate. *holding back my tears*
Every 1 in 5 patients (particularly the females of course) asked me "what has happened to your face??"
Obviously it acne on my face *duh*. Can't be fungal right? If not I'll be scatching myself like a monkey.

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Most of my clients are elderly folks. There was this couple, in particular, came in one day where they have recently celebrate their 50th anniversary.

During treatment: (names have been changed)

ME:" Mr Barney, your skin on ya feet is really fragile or thin."

MRS Barney looks on hubby:" oh, that's why you can't take joke isn't it because you got such thin skin."

ME: *giggles softly*

MR Barney: *trying to stay cool and calm - or rather, ignoring his wifey's comment.

Feeling being inadequate

*ucking accountant. Charged me over 1k to do my tax. I'm VERY sure I am not going back to him.

NO WAY

Job review

After working for a year in Australia, life may not looks greener here as compared to Singapore. Most people would think that I am having a fun time here working and playing. Not exactly true though. Firstly, I got a aussie permanent residency because I wanted to stay here and gained much experiences if possible from various health care settings. Most podiatrists are working as a sub contractor to the clinics which means pods will pay their own tax and superannuations. Therefore each time when I got my pay, I have to 'dump' some money to the taxation office. For instance, let's just say that I am earning $1800 per week, the taxation will absorb $580. Isn't that abit too much?? If you don't pay tax regularly, you will end up paying a lump sum at the end of financial year. My outgoing expenses are mainly involved the rent, flights, car insurance/petrol, assortment of bills, continuing education and family commitment.

In general,
whatever you earn = expenses spent = no gain of $ in your bank.

My 'little' bro is going uni next year and my dad apparently thinks I am rich working here.
So his tuition fees will be on me..no choice. *SOB* If only I open a clinic, that would be a different story.

Ever since coming to Sydney, I haven't even spend a single cent on facial and hair cut. I am beginning to feel real 'ugly'.

Getting into retailed mood

My 100 bucks+ for today go to:

Glasson glitter tops x2 = $15
Belt: $15
Scarf and bag= $12
Shoes = $35
Singlets= $19
Skirt for a friend=$10

It's just one of those days where you feel like spending money to be happy.
More retail tomorrow... ...
Checklist:
1) Long beaded necklaces
2) Tree of Life top
3) mini Cardi

Maybe yes, I am a shopaholic. Besides staying so far from the city, I really don't know where should I go or spend my weekends.
I cooked Madras curry chicken today because I've got so much free time to prepare and cook.
Hopefully, I'll be playing basketball next wed with my former patient and team.

*****
My bro asked me if I have prepared enough $ for his school fees next year. He was asking like 4k a semester. There are like 6 semesters in total.Sigh* Now I know why I can never feel rich in my bank.

Back from Christchurch, NZ

Went over to Christchurch last Wednesday for a mega foot conference. Picked up Marlene early morning at her place so that she can drive my car and sent me off to the airport. Sydney's traffic is shocking. Freaking cars everywhere on the road by the time it got to 7am. I can't afford to take a chance to book for a cab. Just in case I get to meet some kind of super lousy 'middle-eastern look' drivers who don't even know how to get to the airport at all.What's worst, that stupid dude charged me 100bucks for the cab fare *middle finger*.

Back on Christchurch, the whole place looks like a big English town. Most of the time I spent on walking everywhere there. I guess I found another place perfect for retirement ;p while the first choice would be still Perth. There wasn't many malls to go to (which is a good thing) and basically I would just venture in places like Botanic garden, Museum, arts centre, soveniur shops and a shop full of used clothings. Oh I bought quite a nice wool chequered skirt with pleats for only 14 bucks plus Made in Edinburg somemore.Sounds quite boring? Well, most of the nights I was resting early. No mates to go for a drink anyway ;( The hotel which I stayed at provides daily breakfast. The hosts are very lovely people. Even got me a bag of breakfast goodies just before I leave for an early flight at 6am the next day.

At the conference itself, the most appealing part would be the trade exhibition. All sorts of sports brands, medical suppliers, and shoes companies were there to present their lastest products. On the other hands, most delegates were whipping off many samples (like the foot creams/lotions) and shove it into their carriers as they browsed through those stalls. Hopefully in the next conference , there will be more case study presentations rather than research ones. At least abit of fair mixed, so that people like me who can never like research will not be having too many cups of coffees in order to stay awake throughout the whole talk.

*sigh* I am suffering from acne now. Quite demoralising. Even patients asked me what has happened to my face. I can't wait to see a dermatologist in 2 weeks' time. Apparenlty, I just got to know that manuka honey may help to deal with the problem.

Sha Shay Sha Shay

Not trying to say I dress very well. Today at least got 3 humans asked me where I get the blue-knitted cardigan top.

First fashion victim: Boss's wifey (BW)

BW (in her most Singapore San-pak< "San Ba" in Mandarin> slang:
Eh where you get ya top from har? I also got leh. I got 3 somemore. How much you buy?

Me (eyes try not roll up and mind thinking that was a mouthful of questions to ask):
Oh I got that from Hornsby and cost only $10 bucks. Hurhur!

BW: HAR? So cheap uh? Aiyoh, I bought my 1st top for $40 bucks, 2nd and 3rd for $20bucks each.

Me: They are made in China and I don't think it's worth to pay so much. You can buy like several pieces for your friends.Ha!
(now you know we can never be great shopping mates)

Second fashion victim: Old lady patient (OLP)

OLP: Oh I got a sore corn...that's a nice top you wearing.

Me: Thanks. *giggle to myself*

Third fashion victim: Book- keeper (BK) at the clinic

BK:" That's a lovely top. Did you knit them ya self?

Me: " No, I got it for 10 bucks.Heh heh."

My supportive friend


Is my traditional chinese medicine Dr. He always think I am in a good profession and should set up my own clinic after I've got the experiences you need. Isn't it nice to hear someone being so encouraging?
He gave me this acne cream and instructed me:" apply on left cheek first and one week later, compare to the right cheek , then see got improvement or not."
ME:" orr, uncle."

Geez, no patients book in this Thurs.*sian half*
Maybe I should take the opportunity to check out the Bali tickets. KH - one of very very good dude friends needs a escapade from *ah hem* a girl.
Then if the weather is good I wanna go check out the swimming complex.

My typical dinner(Curry hokkien stir-fry noodles)

SO do you think I can be a perfect housewife and yet not desperate? *sniggles*
I cook everyday for myself after work. I don't believe eating too much outside food for one thing it is too expensive to pay here for one meal and usually I can't finish the large portion of the food here.

I got a 6 year-old boy came in for flatfeet. The boy is sure a smartie. Can tell me exactly where the pain on his feet is. Unlike some adults, worst than kids who do not know what their problems are.My radiologist friend stated this:" Clinic is like a prositution- you have to give ya best and still theyhave to bitch about it - especially women who are not really sick in the first place".
So funny... ...

Cheap deals

Went to a hospital for a quick interview today. The good thing being a podiatrist is "you are wanted everywhere." So I forsee I'll start the job next month. hurhur!!

Since the shopping mall is just around the corner of the hospital, I've managed to get a cheapie deal on a white long sleeved blouse. Since there is a bit of (probably make up stain) near the collar, I asked for a new piece.
As usual, most (or 99%) of the sales assistants will say this quote:" sorry, that's all the sizes we have. Very popular the top." Errr, ok lor. I requested to have it checked out at other stores. She politely replied:" if you like it so much, I give you another 10% discount on the discounted price."
Wah!!
I bought it straight away. Since it's white, can bleach the top easily.

Think I am so sian in Australia. Can't believe it. Going back to Singapore is not having a holiday at all. I need to go somewhere else........

How to meet new friends (guys)

My receptionist said:" you should go out more often."

My receptionist's dad said:" you should go to a trendy bar!"

Another fellow podiatrist said:" no, maybe you should wait for a young and handsome bloke to come into the clinic and then you can drop dead from there."

The orthotic lab technician said:" have you been to that xxx club? There is a lot of young people hanging out there.."

Geez, I am giving an impression to all these people that I need to get a life.

Just a joke to share:
My receptionist added on:" If they can put a man on the moon, why can't they bring the rest of the men up there?"

Hurhur. Bad men should be exile up to the moon then.

You Frigging Bitc*

That refers to my previous landlord.She refused to return me my bond money. Say will return it but for the bloody 2 weeks, no news from her. By tomorrow, she and her ex husband can get ready to receive a summon for tribunal court hearing. Even though it's only a few hundred dollars, the money still doesn't belong to you beeech! Cannot stand people who are not being honest. Wait till karma falls on you KNNCCB si ABNN (if you don't know the latter abbreviation, just ask me).

VN and myself were discussing about our potential christmas gateaway. We wanna go to whitsundays (in Queensland- very beautiful island where lotsa couples got married there) and Great kepple island. Initially, we thought may be a bad idea to see so couples here and there. Then again, you never know where there may also be a few hot bods which deserve my drools on them. hurhur!! I'll make sure I'll bring a few bikinis set plus high SPF sunscreen along. Heh, 2 girls and a road trip.That would be loads of fun.

I miss the beaches in Perth...

Did I tell you I was in love with the Gypsy skirts nowadays?

Got this piece of very important information from this old lady patient of mine:

" if you want to buy a retirement village, you gotta pay a lump sum with a minimal cost from AU$75000. Then you have to pay about 170 bucks for every 2 weeks for maintainence cost.*fair enough*" As you can tell, I've already forsee my spinster mode and not interested to get hook up in near future.

Most boring weekend

Spent most of the time boiling the herbs to drink to improve my health. It is awfully bitter to drink but at least I don't feel as lethargic as I was yesterday. Otherwise, I'm spending the rest of my time uploading pics, chatting with VN and doing my tax stuffs.

Sissy sent me this bloglink:
http://tristefemme.blogspot.com
It is about this girl who chose to put up about her unwanted pregnancy on a blog. Very interesting blog that one should read on how the guy left once he found out she was pregnant. I still remember when I was a young and innocent 18year old nursing student, I was being put on a placement at a local women's hospital. I can never forget seeing aborted fetus in the treatment room. The fetus scene at the hospital always remain in my head. Don't know why and like I always tell myself, if you are not ready to deal with the consequences, then don't have sex. Yes, some people may say it's hard to control the emotions or rather think with your brain especially at the sparks of moment. I don't mind becoming a single mum once I'm ready plus no takers . 9 out of 10 guys I've met are either too thrashy or trying to get me laid. So what's the point of waiting for the right one.This is too hard......
Now I just wanna work hard, save enough money and buy a retirement village.

My body feels like a jelly

After stuffing so many western drugs for the past one week, my whole body feels so weak, so not energetic plus think I've slimmed down now. My pants is soo loose and I dislike that feeling. Everyday is plain porridge for all meals since I got not much appetite to eat.I miss mom to take care of me especially when I am so sick. She rang a couple of times to see if I am ok. And that's the pic of her which I took when I went back to Singapore. Oh that's my top she is wearing. Since it is too big for me, she can have it then. Mom always say I work too hard and yet all the bling goes to see the Dr. In fact, besides working mon-fri at the clinic, I am locuming at another clinic on Saturday. No choice, the burden of my brother's university fees is coming next year... ...

The people at the work place tried their best to take care of me each and anyway possible. Greg made me a cuppa hot lemon, Kylie- another fellow podiatrist always offer to make me a cuppa tea, the receptionist bought me some lamingtons.

Supposed to get a repeat dose of Augmentin tablets but the more I ate those antibiotics, the more nausea I get. Went over to see a traditional chinese physician and gave me 3 packets of herbs (that look like a bundle of roots, scrubs, and leaves) to be boiled and consumed. Then this Chinese Dr commented that I am in a good profession. Should get a chance to set up my own clinic if possible. He sorta relate how TCM (traditional chinese medicine) relates to the importance of feet. Yah, will set up my own clinic ultimately but I hate to forgo my holiday. The best is still marrying off someone rich and old and dying soon.

I am depressed because... ...

1) I am still sick.Never felt so miserable with flu, cough and fever.

2) I can't re-schedule a ingrown toenail surgery. I told the receptionist to change that but she claimed that it's not easy for patients to take time off for the procedure. *eyes roll up* What about me? What if I faint just because I can't breathe through the mask and will you be the one responsible?

3) pimples - they can never be your best friends.

4) whatever I cook and yet I can't taste it due to severe block nose.

5) I have to pay $ for flu tablets

6) my tax has not been done.

Just moved *again*

Finally,got myself a little nice one unit granny flat after struggling to find a place given like a week's notice to move out at the previous place. Will upload the pics of my new place for my blog fans to view later.

Got my connection set up today.Whee!!

On the down side, I am sick with fever, sore throat, blocked nose. Can't see the rest of the patients in the afternoon and managed to get Kylie to take over me. Met this Asian Dr from Malaysia and he even recommend a few good eating places in Sydney. As we all know, Asians can't get enough of good food. He suggested that I should live and settle down in Oz rather than going back to SG which he finds the latter too restrictive with rules.He even asked how many kids i have!?? Erm, a bit funny lor, he called out my name as "Miss XXXX" initially.

Sigh* Each time when I get so sick, I wish mom is next to me..... Can't talk to my patients properly. My throat just hurts each time when I tried to talk.

Off to bed for now to curb my misery.

Patient's sorrow

Mrs Sandler (not her real name of course) is from the country and just moved to the Sydney to live with her sister since the husband passed away recently. She sold the house and right now trying to look for one unit apartment or granny flat to live. Mrs Sandler is in her 70s and came in for a podiatry visit yesterday.
She looks healthy except for a stroke which causes the right -sided weakness to her body.
Since she haven't been to see a podiatrist for ages, I began to start trimming her toenails first. The next thing is she broke down and said:" I miss Russell so much.......he was my soul mate."
Being in a profession, I always think one should be more empathic rather than sympathetic towards the patients. In the end, I got her distracted in the conversations which at least, made it easier for my treatment.

She must have loved him so much........ As for me, I am still waiting patiently for someone whom I can grow old and live happily ever after.

One of those randoms...

Judging from the August earnings, I doubt I can go to the Annual's Podiatry conference in New Zeland. I'm planning to take up another job to work on Saturday at a local clinic. My life is pretty much stagnant in Sydney. No party, staying at home to watch CSI/Law&Order, online and washing/ironing clothes with occasional 1 or 2 bottles of beer.

Not sure for how long I can sustain such lifestyle.

However, wait till I've settled for the new housing, I plan to take up salsa dance. VN's coming to Sydney on this Friday which I'll be looking forward to meet her.

I think my room mate , Di, is very lucky to have a boyfriend like Pete. He actually bought her a laptop for her school use in regardless that Di stated she will pay back the money to him. Pete often drop by at my place and the couple would go to gym on every Tuesday evening and followed by cooking dinner together afterwards. *so lovely dovey*Think I am married to the TV faithfully every night for his accompany. It's been quite a long time that I have fallen in love. Maybe I don't even know how to love someone anymore. I don't feel panicking about not getting tied up or rather more afraid of meeting thrashy guys. On the lighter note, i'll be missing Di as she will be moving out to another place this weekend as well.

Moving *again*

Back in Sydney and now tying to get back into usual routine. My *itch landlord was 'kind' enough to give me only 7 days' notice to evacuate the house. I spotted a self-contained granny flat just 5 mins down the road and hopefully no one has taken that house yet.

Work is as usual except suffering from a bit of jetlag (no doubt I am only 2 hours ahead of Singapore's time). I was so wide awake at 12mn, feeling that it's still too early to sleep. I am planning to work one day a week at a local hospital which is like about 20mins drive from where I lived. At least, that would give me more opportunity to meet more new people.

Hasn't been talking to Dad much ever since I got home. He and his menopausal mood. That is something really hard for me to accept for what he is now. He gets into a foul mood out of the blue and the next time he is trying to talk to you in a cool and calm manner. There are certain things which I can't stand him asking me to do. He is a good hearted person but if only he can stop asking me to diagnose his friends' feet condition. He brought me to this Aunty's place and asked if I can do anything to her arthritic knee.Obviously, my dad doesn't know what I'm doing in profession. The last time he asked if I could help this uncle with his foot drop problem which eventually lead a major upsetting incident between us. For a moment, I can't believe we are quarrelling over a stranger.That's the thing in traditional Asians. They can't lose 'face'. They need to show off what they are good at...or rather presenting themselves in the best manner.
Maybe I will apologise to him in regardless whether I've done anything wrong or not. Just to make him happy at least.

Last blog in Singapore (*edited)

Received an email from my Aussie roomate. We had to evacuate the house in within 10 days time. No point panicking until I get back to Sydney then.Grrr* Moving house sux big time.
I'm still losing my voice. Seen a Dr yesterday and had a injection on my butt. *quite painful ok!?*
Finally get a chance to catch up with my best girlfriends for a quick drink at night. It has been ages that we girls managed to get together and have a good chat. Wen is getting married next year so I may be planning to come back to SG in June then.

Gotta meet Shan & Ed for lunch now. They are so sweet to give me a farewell treat. Tonight will still go to Balaclava because some friends are coming down for the sake of me leaving tomorrow. Definitely gonna be a big crowd tonight (nope, I didn't go in the end - too sick still).I do feel very glad to have many friends who care about me. In fact, they actually cancelled the whole drinking session since I'm sick.What's more can I ask for.

Nothing feels like home especially you are sick.I can only say that Mom took really good care of me for the past few days. That's why I never like to get sick when I'm overseas.

Hope Cousin Eve will get well soon. Thanks to her mates who passed the Dkny watch to me ;p Now I'm a happy Jan.

Managed to catch hold of a long lost friend working at Stila cosmetic counter around Shawn house.Had a quick catch up and exchanged emails. It's such a long time that since we last talked.

I can't sleep now..I usually get quite excited about sitting on plane. It's a good feeling to be on flight.....sounds crazy?

More sick.......

Think I really have to drag myself to the airport on Saturday morning... ... My throat hurts, blocked nose, headache, dizziness and the skin on my face starts to peel excessively due to the drugs I'm taking. Mom wanted me to meet her at Raffles Place for lunch but I'm just too sick to go out. Morever, I gotta meet Cousin Eve in evening to get the watch later at Bugis. Had to reject Ric and J on the movie tonight. My best girlfriends are organising a coffee session at Siglap later. Think no matter what I still have to go on that one.
Tomorrow will be meeting Shan in the afternoon and planning to stay at home for the rest of evening.
Looking forward for a peaceful Friday evening... ...

Mom has been nagging at me to see a Dr later.Hate to be sick.My head feels as if it's weighing 100 over tonnes..

Acceptance

Mr So-So thinks I am calling him names on my blog. Whatever. I don't usually use real names on my blog. I am running out of my time and resources to sort out things with him. On the other hand, I've been really sick as a puppy. Somehow I just can't take accusations of something which is NOT true (eg, the calling name thingy). As part of learning curve, I have to accept the fact that not all humans think the same and not everyone can take on you for who you are and what you are. Then again, perhaps Mr Soso has his own reasons for being so worked up. I will always remember the good times we shared despite that we most likely will not see each other at any more.

Ok, gotta tell myself stop tearing for *uck sake.

Right now, I just wanna enjoy my last 2 days stay in Singapore.....not sure when I wanna come home for another holi.



On the lighter note, I've had a nice Jap food dinner treat from Ken and his wifey. Gene bought all of us drinks after that. Ken smsed me today saying that he is sure to make me a happy drunk this Friday at Bala. Seriously, I don't think I can make it this Friday- since I'm having cough and sore throat.
Caught the show with Naomi today at Lido cinema. It has been ages that I've seen a movie here in SG. Met up with Emily later and she gave me a Christmas magnet made by one of the disabled kids at the special school. So sweet of her.
Had my hair cut on Tuesday. Spoke a lot with my best friend's auntie and the hairstylist. They kept on encouraging me to come back to SG to work.*sigh*

Just cried

Mr So-so happened to know I got a blog site. In fact, I don't even tell any of best/closest friends about this. I was abit hurt when I received some sms from him which were not meant to be true. All I need is some time to consider whether I should let him know my blogsite or not. This is my personal blog and I do chose carefully on the people to read it. The fellow bloggers which i've linked them on my website are mostly strangers - yes, people whom I've not met except through the blog itself.
I love to write about daily randoms of my day - the only avenue to say anything I want here. I always have the feeling that the blog is my best buddy. Friends in Australia cannot be compared to the friends in Singapore.....They are just different.....That's why when it comes to certain things which I can't relate to anyone in Oz, I'll blog it.

So much hurt after those SMSes, I had to excuse myself a few times from the crowd in order to sob at the toilet. How could people just assume that I am writing bad things about them and yet not reading the blog.

I wanna tell Eugene, Donny and Constance: thanks for being there with all your care and concern at that time. I love you all.

I know I should be ignoring him for at least not respecting my privacy.But, I don't wish to leave Singapore with a heavy heart plus bitterness shit. I'll do whatever I can to clear the air between him and myself....... for as long as I've done my best.

Gotta sleep early since I don't feel well nowadays.....

Ouuuch...my throat hurts!


Mr So-so supposed to msg me about the sentosa trip on Sunday and yet he didn't. As FF said, guys suck sometimes maybe ;(. Anyhow, I still go ahead to Silosa beach with the fellow girlfriends. Played volleyball and frisbee games in a team. Had a good chat with Vone. Heh, finally she is getting her first boyfriend soon. However for Su's case, we sorta condemn that guy coz he claimed that he can only meet Su at the end of the month when the pay day arrives. That guy really sucked! Vone and myself keep on grilling at Su that she shouldn'y give in too much. Plus Su had sent him her pic and not vice versa. How uncool he is.

Getting broke very soon..just spent like 200 bucks on medications.Sian* that almost equivalent to my DKNY watch. Life sucks with face lotsa pimples and down with a sore throat.
Had to cancel the dinner plan with Eugene and Kenneth tonight then. Met up with Annie yesterday and I'll always remember what she said:" Be gracious - no matter what happened.".

Last weekend in Singapore

Had my last day of work at the local hospital. One of the PCA (patient care assistant) is so sweet that she bought me a pack of Sunrise coffee- supposedly to be one of Nestle's best coffee. Annie- another PCA, always to persude me to stay on and work for good. Then again, I don't think I am ready for that kind of lifestyle in Singapore yet.

Met up with Emily and Naomi. Emily used to be a ex-nurse and Naomi was her ex-patient. I got to know Emily through a national day parade event.Naomi was my internet friend. Get to see the circle here? We had a nice dinner together at Millenia Walk and followed by a coffee session at TCC. After all the yakkings, I proceeded to Balaclava to meet a group of my girlfriends. As usual, the band played good music. Since the place was too smokey, the rest of us were just sitting outside the bar. Of course, as time passess, the group started to get a bit 'high'- though not reaching the point of hallucination. A few pals started forcing me to bottoms up on glasses of wine. Don't know why it seemed to be that I am the popular target of the night.
Managed to get JM to send me home. However, I am not going to continue my friendship with him anymore.
He is totally disgusting fella. He should look himself into the mirror. Don't he dare to think that just because I am leaving for Aust next Sat that he can take advanatage of me. What a real *uckhead. Wish I got a chopper with me at that time, then I can 'karate' his hands off me.
I felt sorta traumatised about the whole incident the next following day.
So he messaged me twice and yet I gave no reply. Last night at 2am, he was asking if I am ignoring him. Obviously dumbass. You brought this upon yourself and now you've being 'dumped' for good.

Saturday has proved to be quite a fruitful one for me. Met up with Susan and Yvoone at Orchard. In the later part of evening, met up with Anita.So happy for her that she has found her Mr Right after meeting a bunch of losers on and off. See? I think most dudes DO have a problem about themselves. Around dinner time, went over to Tanjong Pagar to meet up with Callie and David for Salsa night.
I had an absolute fun time there. No doubt Ive just learnt the basic movement for like 5mins. I got a dance invite from a stranger right after that.
Geez, I need to find some dance lessons once I get back to Sydney ;)

Class 95 FM

My favourite radio station in Singapore. I know I'm gonna miss it heaps when I get back to Sydney on 23rd July. Why is it I always such shitty feelings when I know I had to go back Aussie to work? Is it that sort of life which i really want? So contradicting myself as usual....
What is it exactly stopping me to work in Singapore? Perhaps the only reason would be the overseas experience which I needed most. The thought of moving house just makes it more sucky to go back to Syd.

Just happened to know that one of my fellow friend's mom may have Ca Breast. To think that he had just came over here to work for not even a month and yet such a drastic thing can befall onto him.I don't know him for a long time but managed to come out twice for a few beers.
However, there is only so much I can do.....*sigh*
That's my weakest link- can't bear to see ppl getting hurt/depressed.

How come this JM always msg me and yet never ask me out? Not only he msg me bo liao msgs but I am beginning to find him a prick.

"Paparazzi"

Uh oh, someone else discovered my blog. Now have to write discreetly if not the WWW (whole wide world) will know my darkest secrets...hurhur!
Meeting more and more friends lately and now I am beginning to realise that I left with only 2 more weekends to go before I get my butt to Sydney.
Just had a Japanese dinner with Daryn at Mellenia Walk. Finally, after two long years that we manage to catch up again. Glad to hear that he is getting married next year. As usual, he is trying to introduce some ultra geeky or nerdy med dudes to me. LikeI always tell Daryn, if any guy wanna take on me, he has to show 110% of committment which will then eventually convince me to stay with him. No committment guys better steered clear of me coz they would only get on my nerves. Neither nor I will take such craps from them.Powerful uh* Bleah* I guess with my age I just can't complain to take up on the"leftovers". Going to have a med gathering with the fellas on this coming Thurs. KTV and dinner is arranged for this Friday with the net friends. Sat lunchtime to meet Esther.

No more eczema! Thanks to Dr Skinny (who works at X-ray department) who is willing to write the presciption for me. Will be arranging for a dermato dr for tomorrow to sort out my skin problem. That goes my bling bling. No choice, want to look pretty pretty have to make some scarifices somehow in one way or another.


Dr Ah Beng sent me some rather funny SMS today. This is how it goes:

Dr Beng: The cream is called Betamethasone full strength. If u're bored today wanna go jalan jalan?

ME: cannot la, i got dentist appointment today and after that meeting my friend for dinner.

Dr Beng: so late? how many teeth you are plucking out? Means wot? Cannot have laksa ever again?

I must remind myself to tell Dr Beng that his eyes are getting jaundiced....

2nd week in Singapore

Singapore has developed a number of changes over the period of years that I wasn't around here.Everything looks so familar and yet I wasn't sure of the exact shop names of the particular places anymore. 2nd week in Singapore is rather 'happening'.

Monday- Had my best friend's wedding dinner at Rlitz Charlton hotel. Me dressing up in a forest green plunging neckline and seqinine beads at the bottom of the knee length dress. Sexy babe indeed. ;p

Tuesday- Went out with the Sq girl Janet to balaclava for some 1 for 1 drinks. Night was average without any cute guys.

Wednesday- Went out with Janet and Dr Tay (which he always preferred to be called) for a Jap Sushi meals and Nydc desserts. Enjoying the best time of both companies. jan was nice to bring me to DFS for a shopping spree with 20% discount. I am eyeing on a DKNY bag for now.....hurhur!

Thursday- Little Bro Benny can only meet me at 9pm as he needed to distribute the NDP tickets at Raffles place MRT. Thinking that going home after work is such a drag so I went out with this Scottish fellow colleague for a drink at Indochine at Wisma. So funny..he knows I want Hoeegarden and I don't where to have it. Yeap he took me there then where we had 4 bottles of various beers like stella, heneiken and uh...can't remember. In between we shared viet paper rolls and fish n chips. Oh did I mention his blue eyes uh make my heart flutters? hurhur!
poor boy, he was on MC the next day for query appendicitis. The folks at the hospital said it was my fault for bringing him out to drink. bah*

Friday- Best day of the week. Met up with another fellow med, kai for katong laksa!! OMG it's been ages that I eat Harm". Then I also had Otak with a plate of Rojak with 2 cans of Coke Light. Geez I feel that I am such a glutton. Went back home and changed to meet Callie for drinking session at bala.
So so So so happy to meet the rest of my long 'lost' friends like Linda, Rachel. And my new mates, mabel and Lizzy. heh, glad lizzy likes the top i got for her. It's good to see everyone is talking to one another and for a moment, I thought it wasn't a good idea to group all different strangers together. LOL. Then supper was at next to Anson Hotel and finally i get to eat my fav black char kway!!!
Of course, after eating so much,think I am manipulating my tummy too much with food so I gotta wake up twice just to sit at the toilet bowl.

2nd week in Singapore

Singapore has developed a number of changes over the period of years that I wasn't around here.Everything looks so familar and yet I wasn't sure of the exact shop names of the particular places anymore. 2nd week in Singapore is rather 'happening'.

Monday- Had my best friend's wedding dinner at Rlitz Charlton hotel. Me dressing up in a forest green plunging neckline and seqinine beads at the bottom of the knee length dress. Sexy babe indeed. ;p

Tuesday- Went out with the Sq girl Janet to balaclava for some 1 for 1 drinks. Night was average without any cute guys.

Wednesday- Went out with Janet and Dr Tay (which he always preferred to be called) for a Jap Sushi meals and Nydc desserts. Enjoying the best time of both companies. jan was nice to bring me to DFS for a shopping spree with 20% discount. I am eyeing on a DKNY bag for now.....hurhur!

Thursday- Little Bro Benny can only meet me at 9pm as he needed to distribute the NDP tickets at Raffles place MRT. Thinking that going home after work is such a drag so I went out with this Scottish fellow colleague for a drink at Indochine at Wisma. So funny..he knows I want Hoeegarden and I don't where to have it. Yeap he took me there then where we had 4 bottles of various beers like stella, heneiken and uh...can't remember. In between we shared viet paper rolls and fish n chips. Oh did I mention his blue eyes uh make my heart flutters? hurhur!
poor boy, he was on MC the next day for query appendicitis. The folks at the hospital said it was my fault for bringing him out to drink. bah*

Friday- Best day of the week. Met up with another fellow med, kai for katong laksa!! OMG it's been ages that I eat Harm". Then I also had Otak with a ple that's fun to see but frustrating to think about.