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Happy and sad notes

On the sad note:
I've been taking this anti acne drug for the past 2 months and for the last 2 months, the dermatologist has increased the dosage. Something happened like last Thursday. I can't be bothered going to work. I was moody and tired and felt utterly irriated without a reason. Sure enough, I was late for work for half an hour and my colleague busted at me.Boss was on maternity leave so she doesn't know about anything at all. This wasn't me and why the hell I was feeling like shi*. I can't comprehend myself at a certain point. All I want is to get home to rest after work. On my mind, I was thinking could it be the side effect of the drug which I am taking? The information leaflet of the drug did state down mood change as part of side effects for one taking the medicine. I don't believe/denied that it may have hit on me. Other part of my mind is convincing me that this isn't happening to me or probably I am just feeling down on a typical morning in a harmless way. I don't wish the whole hospital knows that I am taking the meds. Why should they know in the first place? However, my plan is to see the dermato Dr again. It would be helpful if he can write a letter for my boss in charge to explain how this should affect my work to a certain extend. I don't feel suicidal please and all I can say is, mood change is the more appropriate word to describe me.

Nonetheless, after such big hoo haa busted scene, Anita rang me from SG to cheer me up. Definitely brighten up the rest of my day.

On the happier note:
I received a letter from my sponored child! I am soo soo soo happy when I got the letter in the morning. His family speaks Kihaya as part of their local language and Kiswahili is the national language. Heh to think that they got their own dialects like the chinese do.
At least I know he likes ball games, running and writing and maths. So I feel I've put the money into good use for giving him a chance on education. The letter which I've received was translated into English from Kihaya. Ed is my inspiration and like I said, he will always remind me that I am living in a much better world than he does so I gotta stop complaining! hurhur

My very own idea of proposal

If I ever ever being proposed by a man (IF , that is), he will not get away simply by asking me:" will you marry me?" Now times have changed and this is not exceptional. He ought to give me a damnx100 good reason on why he deserves me so much.
Heh heh.
Nowadays, I've noticed quite a number of ladies can get quite overwhelmed easily whenever their dudes presented them with a whatever carat diamond and proposed. True enough, said is easier than done.
It would be really unfortunate if the girl has accepted the ring and starts thinking later if he is the one in her life.
Tsk tsk.

This blog is soo lame. Weather is going to be sux this weekend again..which means.....no beach!
BOOHOO*

Jingle bell Jingle Bell Jingle Bell rock but this year..it may not ROCK so much... ...

One super hot afternoon, I decided to write some Christmas cards to my friends around the world. After buying 10 cards, I guess I still need another 10 to go..duh* making double trip to the shops on 2 consecutive days. ANYHOW, anyone or'blog fan' out there would like a xmas card from me, feel free to email ya addy ( you may choose to put down initials for privacy matters and likewise I would do the same.). To me, Christmas is always a good time to care and share with friends (far and near).
This Christmas would *probably be the most most pathetic one I've ever had in Oz. Usually my mom would come during the Xmas season to visit me in Perth. And again, I was supposed to go to Rockhamption -North Queensland for a getaway but my gf's dad is rocking up there too.
Our plan of going Whitsunday Coast for some candy eye on surfer dudes is pretty much dashed!!
What to do... ...

Maybe I will get a mini turkey roast and some bottles of Hoeegarden in fridge to beat the summer heat as well. And stuffed myself with food while surfing online. BOOHOO*

I feel like singing Whitney Houston's I"M EVERY WOMAN...I"M EVERY WOMAN......

I need to get clinque's blusher in Smoldering plum colour- I swear using that ever since I was 17. That was like almost a decade ago.....Christ!

Xmas list (draft copy)

Pic: This is the workshop at the clinic. Custom made orthotics (insoles) are made here with a lot of manpower involved. Sometimes I grind a lot of hard polypropene or EVA stuffs and also getting in touch with heatgun plus super glue. Hey check out who is the handy grrrl here.

All I want for Xmas (draft):
1) IPOD mini
2) Hair Dryer - the one which I got now has a very loooose nozzel head.
3) A handbag that never goes out of style ( Seriously, I am that kind of girl who hates handbag. So I rather get one which lasts and able to use it on all occasions). I saw that DKNY one....
4) Postcards around the world....Come on, anyone can do that! Ask for my address!
5) Sugar daddy ( apparently this wish has been granted much earlier than I expected....Hor, Dr Vagus?? ;p)
6) SK2 beauty stuffs - my patient swears using this but it's bloody ex!

Bus lineup!

This is the one and only bus that goes my housing area. What I usually do is to park the car near the bus stop and get a bus transport to the city. Toll and car park fees can burnt through your pockets here in Sydney. The good thing about the civilians here is they know to Q up for the bus...unlike back home, I always get squeesed by those si beh kiasu (English translate " being over panicky for nothing") aunties or ah peks who can't wait to get one of their feet step up onto the bus.

My favourite Irish lady patient came in few days ago to the clinic. She has got such a pleasant personality that you never fail to enjoy a good chat with her. She knows about my encounter with an Irishman few years ago. Each time as she walked through the clinic, she often humours me that if I ever heard of that Mr Irish. And of course, I replied that if he ever writes to me, that would be a miracle. Allelujah!
What I have now it's only memories lingering on my mind. Who knows, it may gradually fade away as the years go by. Or perhaps, I can't even remember anything when I get to 60, 70 or even 80.Unless I suffered from early dementia *TOUCH WOOD*
Now, the focus of my life is to earn as much bling bling as possible to put my bro through the uni, taking care of myself, doing my distance running at least 2 times a week, keeping in touch with my friends and African sponsored child, Ed.

I went to the mall and walked past this pet shop. Male mice on sale. From AU$8.99 reduced to $3.99. So tempting to get one..then again as if i know how to take care of them ;p I need an animal companion!! Rented property doesn't allow animals though.

*note: Sugar Daddy Vagus, you confirming to be my one? or not?

Weekend recap

Last Friday, it has been such a loooong time that I went out at night to have a nice decent dinner with a couple of girlfriends. So we settled on having wood fried pizza and a large caesar salad. Conversations were the usuals. For them , they often talked mainly on studies, research, and next holidays. That's pretty sum up the life of being a student.

Spent the whole Saturday walking around the city and watched an Imax film. I am thinking to catch the one about Egypt next weekend.Supposed to wait for a call from a Brisbane buddy.Well, it seemed he was quite caught up with his friend plus party life. I'll leave him on that then. I need to stop shopping.....gosh I just have to keep myelf occupied on the weekends especially. I've thought of taking up scubadiving again. Geez, would you pay up to 200 bucks for just a 30min dive at the aquarium? Not unless I am desperate.
I do longed for the time to be home, to be with friends/family, to do my diving, to watch movies with friends,...etc..the list shall go on. There will be a time that I'll be home soon. Very soon...

Woke up on Sunday in the late morning. I was probably in the semi concious state. I had a recap of what happened between me and M in my so called 'dream'. Never would I even think of getting close to him. Maybe I'm just being overly nice. This is me and I am not gonna change it.
I missed him though- he's someone whom I can talk with at ease...aiya am i thinking too much here?!

Why the fees in Singapore Uni is getting sooo expensive? Think I am going bankrupt very soon after paying off my bro's fees. sigh* All I want for Christmas is a Good O' sugar daddy... ...

What my patients have said to me today (edited version)

Scenerio 1:

This 90 year old granny proudly announced that she is celebrating her 91 yo birthday in the coming January. "See, it's not fun getting old," as she commented. " I'm not young like you anymore, you got a good figure and very pretty too."

"Oh thanks Mrs Xxx, I'm so flattered," I replied with a wide grin on my face.

" You shouldn't be. This is the truth." Wah Mrs Xxx certainly made my day. *hops around*

Scenerio 2:

Old man to receptionist: " oh you giving me that new girl (that's me) again?? I didn't like the way she cut my toes."

Receptionist to me:" Mr Grumpy is bit fussy. He hasn't got any ulcers and not sure exactly what's the wuss about."

Old man with ? lover came to the clinic and I provided the treatment likewise as I treated with the rest of my patients.

Old man to receptionsist: " She's very good, very gentle."

*duh*

Scenerio 3:

Man with smelly ulcers to Receptionist:" She's very good. Gotta keep her here!"

I wish I can tell that man that only his ulcers interest me...

SO fun!

See that little patch close to those instruments? That's actually a piece of ingrown toenail which I've removed on patient's big toe.

I guess this is the main excitement for today's work. I've been a good girl as I went running today. I guess I would have gone to take a nap after work. I'll not be surprised if I start to notice my a** would start getting bigger without exercising.

Tomorrow I shall make myself happy going to the city and watch a film at IMAX theatre.

*6months more back to SG for holiday!! * A little too early for countdown? Who cares.

I hate to think that as each minute passes by can be so depressing for me....

Not so happening Sunday

I bought these chocs from the Scots festival last weekend. One of the choc bars said "it's not for girls." How bias is that. Anyway, I still buy it and it's very yummy.Who cares if it's meant for guys only.

Weather sux on weekend as usual. Wet and gloomy is the forecast for today.I douch know what I'll be doing today really... *eyes roll up*

*SCREAMS*

By the way, why do the blondies like to tan their skin until orangy colour? I mean, why try so hard if your skin doesn't allow that to happen. That is always the option of using fake tan lotions/sprays/gels to cater for your brown needs. No wonder the skin cancer rate is going sky high here... tsk tsk.

Hot babe check 1 2 3


My bro dressed up as a chinese vampire for the Halloween partay at Zouk last Monday. He sure got himself a good deal of this drop dead gorgeous 'fallen angle'.

I can't sleep tonight as I've taken a nap right after work. Obviously I am super wide awake.

I spoke to M over MSN and she told me one of the local hospitals offered me 3k a month if I wanna take up the job. I was utterly disgusted by that figure. Look, I just don't go to uni for another 3 years to get a pay rise of 1k more than my previous nursing pay. Podiatry is such a specialised area that each university has only a(estimate) maximum intake is 20 students. Of course, there may be some students drop out along the way. In short, there is still inadequate supply of pods needed in Oz. Unfortunately, it appears to me that that local hospital may be more concerned about their budget rather than thinking for patients who are in need of prompt treatment on their rotting feet. What a shame.

I hope the HR will read my CV correctly. I am very sure I've got what it takes on my job.*not boosting here but the truth is I've got 2BScs, 7 years nursing experiences, overseas experiences on various settings/clinics, qualified bar cert, scubadiving licence, and now doing my continuing education to attain as an accredited pod (as recognised by the association). On the other hand, I hope the HR- minded people would start flipping pages on lower limb mechanics and foot pathology.Don't just think that because I am a local and you can exploiting the local talent. IF my qualifications and experiences are not good enough, then make a list out on what is considered 'good' or not.
I am not going back to earn peanuts if I have a choice. I don't see the need to compromise at all. In health care industry, it's not just about qualifications as gaining the amount of experiences are equally important. Therefore I need(to continue) to prove myself till they can't give any excuse for such lousy pay.

Accountant Blues

The previous accountant rang me today and he was really furious when I told him that I've swapped another accountant with better service. He said I should have consulted him before hand. What the shi*. And he is now threatening me with a solicitor letter for not paying his fees (1350AU). I verberlized that he did not being honest in his fees in the first place and he rebuked back saying that "well , you didn't ask."
CB!!!!!!!!!!!! x100times.

Look, I can chose to make a complaint to fair trading office or pay him on the lousy quality work done. However, if i decide to make a complaint, it will take about 20days where the fair trading officers would be middleman to try and resolve the issue between us.

So would you choose to pay the full amount or fight till the end?
I am quite tired of fighting this battle alone... ...Seriously, I hope he will crush and burn in hell.

Scotts festival

What a shame that it rained yesterday at the annual scottish highland gathering. This is one of the pics that I've captured with the 'band' performing for a competition. Check out that lady's guranteed waterproof PVC white boots. Sure they are made for walking.

I saw a stall selling haggies! Heard from VN is actually a type of mince from lamb stomach?! *burp* Wanted to try it but there wasn't any dry seat or table due to the rain. Plus carrying an umbrella doesn't really help much. I went over the other stall and bought some chocs. That scott uncle saw me wearing a pair of thongs and asked if my feet are cold. Uncle obviously didn't check weather report. The maximum temperature was 23 degree celsius on that day though.

Sigh* count down to 14months for home. Was chatting with Kenneth over MSN yesterday. We can't wait to meet in Singapore for a piss nightout at Balaclava. To come to think of it, I am quite blessed by a number of friends whom I can always rely on and enjoy a good time with them.

My 1st post to sponsored child

Stickers are for Ed's birthday coming in November. I'm writing him a postcard from Syd too and hopefully he will enjoy this 'mini' present from me. *his pic can't be revealed online for privacy reasons*

Why the weather on the weekends are always gloomy one...... si beh sian. Tomorrow I am going for a scottish carnival near my place.

That CB accountant kept ringing my work place.Ever since he was informed by me on the multiple mistakes he made on calculation while attempted to change my personal details as well, I decided to ignore his exsistence. But my bet is he will try to screw some money out of me despite the work was done incorrectly. He would think I should as last pay for his service. I was telling Shan that if I ever give him a cent, that's because I take pity of him that he has to resort such dishonesty on his work in order to earn the income for his family. I've ever thought of throwing the money on the floor for him to pick it up. Then again, I thought it was quite an unglamourous thing to do since he is a disabled. I am beginning to find Syd very boring...maybe I have not had many friends.Not sure how long I would last here.. ...

Daylight savings

Damn pissed that I cannot upload some very beautiful images of myself on the blog. *cough*
No plans for tomorrow except I know I gotta stop my shopping mode. Move most of the winter clothes into the boxes as summer is drawing closer. Now I am an hour faster compared to the time in SG.

What's new:
1) the latex gloves are irritating my hands every now and then.

2) Ireland Vs Australia Footy game on tv now. Sigh* reminds me of HIM again *pui pui pui* It's been almost 2 years and I wonder how he is doing.

3) Bought a new Billabong blue leather 70s sports bag.

4) I wrote a postcard to my sponsored child and I got some cute glittering animal stickers for him on his coming birthday.

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.

**** ****
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.