these were what we've just learnt this morning, in 3 hrs of symposium... Went through many pictures of babies that were born with abnormalities.. It was depressing to see a few months old toddle was bruised from multiple surgeries that he/she has to go through. It was so painful to hear that a few year old girl can finally give her 1st beautiful smile after countless surgeries, while more surgeries are still awaiting for her as she grows older. Many of them didnt manage to get treatment because of poverty or lack of access. Some babies cant even make it to see the world b4 they leave....
Can u imagine how much they'll hav to suffer just to smile and laugh happily like every other kids?
It says:
In every year, 4,000,000 children are born with congenital anormalies. In every 2.5 minute, a child with craniofacial anormalies is born...
He reminded me again wat had happened on last Fri.. Thought i can just learn a lesson n forget abt it.. but he mentioned the case again..
Rubber damming a posterior lower 7 that needs huge distal cavity prep & restoration. - 8th is absent, no support at all for a clamp! The rubber dam is just gunna eat into the distal side of the 7th. How am i gunna rubber dam it?! This is just too stupid. I'm a big dumb-ass if i just follow his instructions.. arhh..
3 IDs, that doesnt work. - this is my fault, i admitted! Have got a feeling that i didnt get the right point after the 1st ID. Tried 2nd time, not working again. Was hoping tat he'll do the 3rd one so tat i can proceed with the treatment and learn fr my mistakes .. but NO.. i'll hav to do it. He only comes over after i failed the 3rd one..AHhhhh.. stress! Hav wasted 1 hr before i get to start drilling..
Time to fill It's hard to fill by just looking at it. A huge DO extended subgingivally with just little tooth material left. Hard to even hold a matix band in place. "Go on n fill it with amalgam.." tat's wat he said. Took a deep breath, kept my mind as positive as i can, i tried my very best to pack the material in and carve. It was a challenge. When he came back for a check, the next thing he said was: 'ok, i think this is not goin to work. The filling wont stay long. Next time we'll hav to do a gold inlay when the patient comes back." Aaaaaaaarrrrhhhhh!!!!!!! I'm goin nuttttss!! Why didnt he notice that earlier and we can just proceed with impression taking?! We hav wasted sooo much of our n patient's time doin NOTHING! Even a dental student can tell that it's not gunna work by just filling it at first!! There're more work to be done next time as we'll have to drill the filling out again!... arrrrhhh Learnt my lesson. Now i've lost trust in him. Thinking of a way to escape..
Great that it's Halloween today! A good reason to go out to DRINK & DANCE... ^^
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: might still be able to learn sumthing fr a crappy tutor. Never giv-up!
Was down in Birmingham with my young uncle-Willie and Jane today, paying our relative- Shin a visit when i spotted this on the menu:
TUARAN MEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was soo sooooo shock! Not that i'm "sua ku".. I'm sure all KK ppl who saw this menu wil gape!
How da h*ll it appears here?!!!!!!!!!
This is a dish that we cannot find in anywhere else!! Not KL, not Melacca, not Sarawak! Even a Penang- kian wouldn't know about it! It only exist in the city where i grew up. It is the best in the small town nearby. It reminds me of my childhood. Back in old days, i always pester daddy to take us to that restaurant above a market whenever we get the chance to visit Tuaran.
A kind friend took us there when i'm back in KK for summer. It cost me LESS THEN A POUND!
Now i know what's meant by "NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE"..
However, I went for 'Wa Dan Ho' in Birm since i missed it more.. They served SAMBAL BELACAN too!!!
and......... a cup of Hot Milo
Penang fried Kui Tiaw
Willie & Jane
Shin
Shall Crown Birmingham as the Malaysian's Food Paradise in UK!!
To All Gentlements: All Girls Are Unsolvable Maths.. Even Differential Equations are Simpler!
There might be a way to solve the equations: By applying ASSUMPTIONS! - Good Derek came out with this solution. Clever!
However, it's not 100% accurate. You can never know what she wants because sometimes she don't even know what she needs. There's probably a 20% of chance to hit the target. It's much more better then nothing ...
A friend said: "When the girl meet the right person, everything becomes simple and direct. No equations need to be applied." This is quite true.. But how high is the chance then?
Why many engineers cant find a gf? - Another friend asked..
It's because half way through your risks assessment, the girl is gone! You're not fast enough.. So it is better to either work hard and learn your maths super well, or fail your maths and follow your feelings!
I'm pretty sure that many ppl will go for the 2nd choice..
If you've decided to giv it a go, then set your commitment to the MAX. Maximum is not 100% but 40%. A wise man will leave 60% of his time and energy to his friends, his family, his job, and his hobbies!
A message fr another friend:
To All Ladies: Do not set your expectation to the sky. It is not 'hardly achievable' but UNREACHABLE! Be generous to the guys and you will live happier..
Looking at my timetable for this year... i seriously need to moan or else i'll go crazy!
Mon 1330-1700 clinic Tues whole day restorative outreach Wed morning PBLss and symposiums Thurs afternoon another outreach or else oral surgery Fri afternoon, clinics again..
This isn't the complete schedule... Hav got another 3 hrs long of symposium in Northern Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) in some of the wednesday afternoon. Dont even know how far issit fr the dental hospital, how to get there, how long is the journey, etc etc..! Suppose to hav Wed afternoons off for sports- my only time for badminton, but our scl has been so cruel enough to rip my source of energy away.. =(
In the first few weeks, they r generous enough to gimme a day off on Thursday after draining my energy, but weeks later, they sneakily fit in a whole day schedule again with Oral Surgery as the start of the day! Clever! Giving me some sweets b4 slaughtering me..
My heart sinks deeper seeing some of my Fri mornings are occupied by either Oral medicine, oral surgery or Dental Casualty ...
The worst worst day wil b one of the Friday which i'm having:
9-1230 Oral Med 1330-1700 clinic
AND THEN....
1800-2100 MRI -hospital casualy!!!!!
Arrrrrh!!! i'm so gunna jump off the window!!!
24hrs a day is just too short! It's not enough. How am i gunna hang out with friends? When can i be a lazy worm, hide in my comfy bed, just stare at the ceiling, do nothing? Where can i dig out some time to watch some therapeutic dramas or listen to my favourite songs? What abt travelling? Do i still have the time and energy to explore? What about getting into a rltshp? I barely have enough time for my family, my friends, and myself, what's more towards sumone tat might need more of my attention? hm... forget abt it.
I know i shouldnt b complaining. I know many people working out there who have to work 7 days a week. I know medics are far more busier then us, so i should be thankful. I know i should be prepared to sacrifice. I hav even swear to my parents tat i'll forgo anything, including my life just to serve n treat ppl...
I'm not regretting.. I'm happy tat i'm still inching my way towards my paradise. I'm just feeling a lil tired.. So for now.. let me whine.. let me release all my hidden load.. let me sort myself out and i'll b back to the same ol' happy gal before dawn..
Thank you so much to Dave for introducing such a wicked song!! It is soooo meaningful tat i cant resist to blog about it at 5 in the MORNING, sacrificing my precious beauty sleep! It reminds me of my childhood, my home, my school, my friends... EVERYTHING!
Below is the English translation:
"Fragrant Rice" lyrics
Composer: Jay Chou Lyricist: Jay Chou
If you have too many complaints towards this world When you fall down you don't dare to continue walking forward Why must people be so weak, depraved I ask you to turn on the TV and see How many people bravely try hard to continue walking for their life Shouldn't we be content with what we have? You should cherish everything even if you don't possess it
I still remember you said your home was the only castle, you continue to run with the fragrance of the rice and the flowing river Smiling, the dreams when you were young, I know Don't cry, let the fireflies lead you to escape, the eternal dependence of the folk song in the country Just go home Go back to the happiness at the very start
Don't be so easy to give up, it's just like I say For dreams you can't achieve, switch it for another and it'll be fine Put some colour into your life, firstly paint the colour you like on love Come on and smile, merit and fame aren't the goals Let yourself be happy, this is what you call meaning The paper airplane from my childhood, it's finally flown back to my hand now That so called happiness, running barefoot in the fields chasing crickets and getting tired Picking fruits without permission and getting scared from being stung by bees, who's sniggering? I lean on the scarecrow while being blown by the wind while singing while sleeping Oh oh, if the sunshine sprinkles on the road then I won't be afraid of being broken-hearted You should cherish everything even if you don't possess it
I still remember you said your home was the only castle, you continue to run with the fragrance of the rice and the flowing river Smiling, dreams when you were young, I know Don't cry, let the fireflies lead you to escape, the eternal dependence of the folk song in the country Just go home Go back to the happiness at the very start
Wanna dedicate this song to my family members, caretakers, my childhood friends; JJ, Thien, YenJu, BK, fung, Otosan, Angie OA, Garret, Chu, dave, Doug, MenYe, Mun2,Sophie, Doris,LoCW, Sim, Sean, JW, SzeMei, SukTing, FuiYee, XiaoVun, BeeTian, WL, Yen Yee, Janet, Liang, Leon, Sarah, Mek2, YT, WJ, Kwan, all other classmates and teachers in Primary Scl, middle scl, College (6H, 5S1, IS), not forgetting all friends in uni, PL, AL, MW, Rach, wh, Angie, Tom, GG, Oli, both Grandpasss, K.Sau, fishie, Helen, Reem, Rosie, michelle, mikey, KW, Karen , Thing, Sum, Andy, Lin, Wendy, david, Adrian, Carol, etc etc... Plus my previous neighbours, anyone that i know and EVERYONE tat shares the same memory!
30 mins ago a metallic black Mivi hit me fr behind whn i was on my way picking lil sis up fr Sunway Pyramid.. Was sooo confused for few seconds, then shock & angry after realising that i've just got into a small accident. Was so panic that i dunno wat to do.. Shall i get out of the car and give it a check? Shall i argue/ talk to the driver? But we're stuck in a traffic jam.. The traffic light half a mile in front was turning green.. cars were moving.. wat shall i do?? Remembered tat i've asked a friend earlier about what to do or how to respond if i'm caught in a car accident but nothing helps. It's too complicated... All i can remember was to memorise the number plate..
Was staring at the women in the car, as hard as i can! The cars got moving again, she drove pass and raised her hand, appologising.. Nevertherless, it doesnt help. I'm still mad! Cant she just drive carefully?!?!
Took a quick look at the bumper when i manage to find a place to stop. Phew.. Nothing serious, just a lil scratch. Off to home.
Told mum what has just happened but all i get was a big scold fr her! NO SYMPATHY!! Hey it wasn't my fault but she's blaming it on me and my driving skills!!! Of coz i'm not giving in!! So unfair....
Sigh.. this is not fun.. i'm still traumatized..
p/s: back to the question -- What can i do if i'm caught in an accident? Any tips??
A sense of depression is sipping in again.. Time flies. Dont even have enough time to just sit down and rest. The house is full. Many people are still around. Have passed all the exams. Been out a lot. Meeting friends, playing sports, dinners, movies.. Clinics are still bearable. Lots of things are on goin during this summer - Wimbledon, Glastonbury Music Festival, Euro Cup.. No ... NOTHING IS WRONG! ~ other then the crappy Manchester weather~ Why do i still feel like crying?!! prob tooo much of laughters recently that i shall strike a balance? or.. dust has been accumulating for too long that my eyes need a thorough wash??? arrhhh.. dunno!!
According to -365 Birthdays Interpretation- , I AM NEUROTIC! =.="
Tried to call home yesterday but the caller ID has expired. sigh.. Sent mum a text and got a reply saying that she's givin sis a bawl for waking up at 11.. Poor gal. No way to rescue her..
Had a hard time in consult clinic this afternoon with a support worker. The lady was talking on behalf of a schizophrenic patient (Mr X). A simple history taking and examination took me more then an hour to complete! That woman was so reluctant provide the patient's history at first, claiming that she has been through all the questionings for so many times in other departments. After an argument with the consultant, she has got no choice but to obey. Half way through the history taking, she was complaining that she heard the consultant back stabbed her outside the room, in front of the staffs and students. At some point i was thinking... who is having Schizophrenia actually? However, i felt happier communicating with Mr X. He sounds optimistic & cheerful. Talking to him is like chating to a kid. So adorable! It was a good experience after all. ^^
Well.. we're definitely enjoying our summer.
Went paint balling with our dental schoolmates. Came back with bruises everywhere. It was super fun tho.. No pain no gain! Poor Alex got 5 shots on the same arm... ouchhh!
Was so bored after clinics. Peilian suggested that we go for a walk in Plat field..
~'New Housemates' in action!~ Dinner at Toby Carvery, serving typical English food ^^ SOOOOoo lucky that i've got thm keeping me occupied =D
Met up with dear Michelle on Sat. The weather was perfect!
Wendy sis is here for a month. Eric moved out on Sat. Thomas is away, travelling with his family. Everyone else is in bed..
1 more month to go......................................
Many frens are graduating this year and leaving for home. Have been saying lots of goodbyessss and take care recently and everytime, it's depressing.
Woke up earlier to watch Kathy off this morning.
Julie is moving back to London tmr and KaWai came up to give her a lift. We drove all the way to Leeds for dinner and met up with Mikey. He has been working 7 days in a week. Without much rest, he looked drained. It was a pain in heart seeing him aged... [NOT THAT HE'S AN OLD MAN ok.. but still...] It was great catching up with Mike and he treated us a dinner. Visited his cash and carry before we left for manc again.
It is really hard to be parted with friends, especially close frens that i've known for years. Dunno how much more i can take before bursting out like a baby.
Anyway, life still has to move on. I sincerely wish that everybody will be successful in their courrier and achive whatever they are seeking for. Hopefully everyone wil look happy and healthy by the time we meet again.
Exams ended on 3rd June and the last paper was OSCE. 30 mins of briefing and waiting in lecture theater B was dreadful. We all went panic when the unthoughtful women told us that the 1st group who went in came out with miserable faces... arrrh! 19 stations to work on, with 6 mins for each station, we dont know what exactly is gunna happen.. Now our real doom has arrived.. hm.. prob not everyone but for me definitely! The experience was... horriendous? Exciting? Challenging? Fun? Dunno... cant find a word to describe it. Frankly, i dont even know what to feel after the exam. I dont feel happy nor sad. Neither awfully bad nor good. It was a rush.. Everything was a rush. A lot of time, it is not that i dont know the answer but just that my mind experiences word fatique! I always spurt out something that i DONT wanna say! There's a silent voice constantly telling me: "Idiot u shouldnt hav said that!" "Dude, u've said the wrong thing again!" "arhh, what's the term again?". This is annoying.. On the other hand it was kinda fun as this is our first experience of taking our exams in such a different way. It was like playing games as we have to move around the cubicles, talk to the actors, play with the mannequins..
Anyway, exams are over. It's time to chill a lil. Thomas took us to Stockport for an English dinner. It was my 1st time having proper English dinner in UK after all these years!!! The food is yummy and it's cheap!
Was super duper triple happy when Helen pass me this little pressie during my break in London.
----- a sticker that's signed by one of my so-called "IDOL"
WONG FU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cant stop OMG OMG OMG-ing ..
This is tooooo gooood to be real !!!!!!!!!!! Cant beleive that I've got an autograph of Phil Wang!!!! Thanks Helen a trillion for making one of my dream come true!! Lovvv her soooo much! Think i shall frame this up & hang it on the wall! =D
It was great meeting up with Danielle, Helen, Gloria, Eric and Ka Wai in London. Before returning to Canary Wharf, KaWai took us around central London. We stopped by Tower Bridge and strolled along River Thames. The night view was spectacular.
