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).

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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.