word of the day #4

I've realised that i can learn quite a lot just by watching Gossip Girl. I admit, i am a fan of that series. Though the storyline is no longer as entertaining as the earlier , i kinda like the whole messed up situation portrayed by them Upper East Siders. Furthermore, i love watching drama queens. HEHEHE

so, let's now focus to our next word :

ROAST :

- to subject to severe criticism or ridicule

- an event in which an individual is subjected to a public presentation of comedic insults, praise, outlandish true and untrue stories, and heartwarming tributes, the implication being that the roastee is able to take the jokes in good humor and not as serious criticism or insult, and therefore, show their good nature.

Reference : Wikipedia &

The Merriam-Webster

Good Doc, Bad Doc

Medical profession has always been regarded as noble and respectable career. Most parents will dream of having their children pursuing in the arena in the hope of getting good earnings and indirectly, providing great services to the nation.

Throughout over my 4 years as a medical student, i've seen the attributes that are needed in order to survive this challenging and demanding course. However, 1 thing that i particularly noted is that, most of them tend to have high ego level or arrogance as a substitute.

Observing some of my lecturers who also happen to be medical doctors, i see that they like to brag about their accomplishments of treating patients. Some even blame other doctors for not getting the right diagnosis in the first place and putting them in a position to repair the mistakes. Yes, of course, you have the rights to feel like a superhero when it comes to situation like that but life can be full of karma. Hence, being humble should be the way and i am praying that i do not end up that way in the future Insyaallah.

Moving on, i also notice another interesting behaviour; some can be so competitive that they believe they are better than anyone else. Let me give you a scenario. If your friends give out their views regarding the case, do you agree with them or do you tend to have different opinions and feel that you are right in the first place? Do you like to object the suggestions given by them? I admit, i can be one of them too. This usually happens when i am confident about that certain topics and i have studied them well.

In a way, you can blame the whole medicine stereotyping. It has always been known that you have to be smart in order to be accepted by medical schools. In Asian countries especially, you at least need to be a straight As students if you ever think of applying. Furthermore, the fact that there are limited number of students for each intake, it can instill the feelings of superiority once succeeded.

Despite all those, i do encounter some who are totally humble but excellent doctors. I hope that i can be in that category soon. till then, i need to make sure i can do well for my exams first.

word of the day #3

Found this word while watching Gossip Girl Season 4, Episode 6, entitled "Easy J"

TRUCE

Definition of TRUCE

1

: a suspension of fighting especially of considerable duration by agreement of opposing forces : armistice, cease-fire

2

: a respite especially from a disagreeable or painful state or action

SOURCE : Merriam-Webster Dictionaries

what hurts the most

whathurtsthemostiswhenufindouttoomuchaboutsomethingthatisnotreallywrongbutitaffectsyouemotionally.

word of the day #2

"Despicable --> deserving to be despised : so worthless or obnoxious as to rouse moral indignation"

Chose this word due to the animated movie " Despicable Me". The character really says it all.

word of the day #1

I've decided that in order to improve my English vocabulary, i will post a new word to learn as daily as possible.

so boys and girls, let me introduce you to today's magical word. coincidently, this is the brand of my car's stereo.

Clarion : loud and clear

that's it for today!

what's up Doc!

To date, i still can't make up my mind on which specialty im planning to dwell into.

im still divided between Ophthalmology and Psychiatry.

Though they are not glamourous specialties especially that of psychiatry, my heart usually gets a lil jumpy upon learning the topics.

Well, from what i've analysed among my lecturers (who are also doctors), they don't end up being that of what they planned back in medical school. most of them ended up being in those faculty which they used to hate. so, as for me, i do not fancy Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia and i really hope i don't go there!

maybe for now, i should just stay focus to Professional Exam 2. there is no point for me to think too much about the matter at this stage since there are many other aspects of life that i should also worry about.

it's the final countdown!

11 weeks to go for the anticipated professional exam 2!

as always, i haven't been keeping up with my words for early revision.

well nani, keep January in mind, hopefully some light of motivation might appear.

quotes of the day

"never take one another for granted"

"treat people the way u want to be treated"

a dream wanting to be a reality

people say that if you want to dream, might as well u dream big.

i want to own this, one day.

chanel 2.55

another hairy problem

some complain of having too much hair while some will sulk about being hairless.

being a woman, hair is the ultimate crown. by having different kind of haircuts, you will be able to style yourself differently. for the past questionable years of mine, i have been spotting the same hairstyle. medium-length of layered hair. i know that this style suits me the best but being an adult, i should be experimenting as many as i can before i end up wearing tudong one day, Insyaallah. i wanna try different look but at the same time, im not sure whether my face can pull it off.

another problem that im worried of is hairfall. i have been sweeping my floor on daily basis now since i cannot stand looking at those hairstrands on the floor. im not sure whether it is a normal hair life-cycle or is it something that i should find an intervention to. i have switched to many brands of shampoos available on the market. pantene, rejoice, sunsilk and the latest, tresemme. sometimes, i do see a change in the first few months but again, im not sure whether it's just a placebo effect.

some said that stress will worsen the hairfall. well well, since im in a hectic course, great. i hope i dont be bald by the end of my year 5. perhaps i should go to a dermatologist or even cheaper, getting myself a wig.

the animal in me

a controversial title? hahaha well, think not.

a few days back, i was watching the Oprah show; one of my fav TV shows ever since i was young. in fact my earliest memory on that is as early as in form 1. i would be watching it with my parents after lunch since it aired at 1pm on weekdays. While enjoying the show, we would at times, took this opportunity to enjoy desert such as Kinderbueno or ice cream.

so, back to the topic, the theme for this episode was on the Earth day and she made a coverage on an Award winning for Best Documentary, the "Cove". it was a documentary-made-into-film on dolphin slaughtering in Taiji, Japan. i never realised how cute dolphins are until i came across this movie. the sad part is that, i also witnessed a brutal way of killing these harmless creatures in the hidden terrains of Taiji which was described to be "the cove".

"the murder scene"

i cant imagine how heartless they can be despite hearing the cries of the dolphins during the "killing sessions". what is in their minds upon seeing the pool of bloods, flooding the lake? fortunately, the film can now be seen globally and changes are being made. it will take time and many lives will be taken along the way, but im sure, something will be done on this.

http://www.causes.com/causes/331088

to those who seem to care, please do sign in the petition to end this ruthless act. being a human being doesn't only involve to love HUMAN beings and promote world peace but also to those of other God's creations; animals and the nature. it's time to repay the kindness of our ecosystem.

Let’s get right, okay (okay)!

It's the last day of our semester break for this year before undergoing 2nd Professional Exams which is less than 4 months' away. Though we will be having 3 weeks of study break for it, i know the preparation should have started from today, or perhaps, even 6 months back.

Im sure, this time around, all of my batchmates will start to put their goals and time more in the exams. Nevertheless, i cant be sure of that. Being a student, procrastination is very synonymous in our lifestyle. We tend to regret this choice later on and will start to make promises to start studying early and work hard for the studies but heck, this rarely happens.

Some of the junior doctors that i have met usually "advice" me to enjoy my student life as much as possible since career-hood will not be as "relaxing" as that. Well, it seems likely that i need to gear myself for mental and physical challenges for the next 40 years unless i hit a jackpot and win a gazillion RMs for me to live with.

Anyhow, i should have known better. I chose to take this path and hence i should adjust my mindset for this. Less whining, more to study should be the motto. Come to think about it, I'm already in the 9th semester. Im already close to the end of the tunnel.

lifetime mortgage

They have been taking the roles of being parents for the past 23 years.

Throughout the time, they have never been tired or giving up in bearing the responsibility.

The money they've spent and the time they have sacrificed are amountful.

I know i have not always been a good child to you both.

Nevertheless, i pray to God that i can ease your burden one day and repay everything that you have given me.

O God, please give them the strength and provide them with healthy lives in order to carry on the days.

I can't wait for the days when you both no longer have to work hard and hence, being able to live the life like you are supposed to.

grumpy

this year, i am spending my Syawal in KL, Malaysia.

for the past 3 years, Raya is not how it used to be. Our routine now includes shop-hopping, surrounded with a sea of non-muslims on the 1st day of Hari Raya. You don't even get to wear baju raya for the matter.

sucks big time.

i miss convoying with friends for house visits. i miss eating the Raya cakes. and of course, i miss receiving those green packets.

i think i'll turn into miss grinch real soon. is there any such ideology in our tradition?

irreplaceable but damn...

The late Heath Ledger has long left us. I miss looking at that cheeky smile and his prominent jaws.

but then, this guy also seems to have his features. aahh... hotness!

nobody has it easy

this thing can never be easy.

the way it toys your emotion around.

making you feel wrong for even having doubts about it.

this thing needs a lot of courage and emotional strength.

i pray to God that i will never lose them.

show me the light, give me the support.

hot hot heat

at the beginning of the fasting month, a report was released in the local papers mentioning that the Muslims would be celebrating the holy month in a humid environment this year.

it is now week 2 of the fasting period but the heat is slowly rising in.

my fan is now at speed 4 and im still sweating.

thank God, im a medical student currently in a clinical posting. hence, i spend most of my time in the freezing hospital.

guess that is one of the reasons for me choosing medicine in the first place!

The New You!

Here is your new baju for 2010.

Looking good ey!

Ramadhan Ramblings

"where will you be raya-ing this year?"

usual answers from many will be to their respective kampongs.

in my case, i will most probably be in Cyberjaya, a piece of land where only foreigners will take the opportunity of a short break either from their studies or works. No Raya Prayers could be heard and baju raya would definitely not be the usual sight on the 1st day of Syawal.

this is one of the reasons why i no longer yearn for Hari Raya simply cause i know nobody here and nowhere that i can go to for the celebration.

Back then, I was just like any other children, anticipating the announcement for the sighting of the new moon as well as the ending. On most of the nights, our sungkais would be followed with a visit to the mosque to complete our Terawih.

I would be helping my mom preparing Kuih Raya; one of my most fave moments. I guess that was how my interest in baking grew. i also miss the time when we would clean and decorate the house as well as shopping around for new bajus.

It would also not be a complete Ramadhan without playing firecrackers. In Brunei, firecrackers were sold openly to Public. I remember we used to have a fire battle with our neighbours. This game grew even more dramatic especially during the last week of Ramadhan.

Then, our first day of Raya would start of with the delicious traditional cuisine; rendang, lemang and ketupat. The first visit of 1st Syawal would usually be that to our uncle's crib and the visitings usually continue from there on. The highlight of Hari Raya would definitely be the feelings upon receiving the green packets.

Now, the word Raya sounds pretty miserable to me. I have cousins and relatives but they are distant to me. All this while my definition of family is only inclusive of my grandparents, my parents and my siblings. Sometimes, i do feel jealous upon looking at my friends' photos in FB with their family members. I wonder how the feelings are like.

Well, fortunately this year, i have a new member to celebrate Hari Raya with. Instead of 6 family members, we now have 7. Selamat Hari Raya Betty!

this train dont stop

it has been quite a while since i took a break from blogging. well, pardon me for that. life has been busy and i came to realise that year 5 is not a joke. It's already August and i have about 120 days to prepare for the upcoming Professional exams. Not much have been done for the matter and im about to smell regrets later on.

other than about my sad academic matter, my life is pretty much unpredictable. a few weeks back, my house welcomed another member. she is not your ordinary housemate, but she is indeed a diva. her name is Betty and she's beautiful. after getting to know her more, we have decided to give her nickname as DIVA. a frequent eater but never fails to groom herself. well ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to Betty Diva, a tricolour feline who weighs 3.2kg. yes, since then our lives are pretty much surrounded with her.

moving on, i need to spill it out here that i lost my Samsung Omnia Pro 2 phone which i got bout less than 2 months back. *sigh* the history repeats itself but this time, i dont think im gonna spend my savings to splurge on its replacement. i dont think PDA phone and me are meant to be.

it's already about 5pm. i am starving and my head is spinning. fortunately, it is pouring outside. loving the atmosphere but i am pretty much bored in here. i need to finish my EBM case but im totally not up to it. duedate is in 3 days time.

argh.. im screwed.

wot's up?

i've been in Brunei for more than a week now and i've been loving the current life where things are easy and peaceful. At least, i dont nag and whine bout my current uni's life. I can sleep and wake up whenever i want and TV has been a dear friend to me throughout the period. Other than that, i've also been feeding myself with nyummylicious food! Buttermilk chicken, kolo mee, cream puffs, Ideal Spaghetti? all have been ticks and digested.

Oh, before i forget, let me tell introduce you to my new additional family members. It might sound disgusting to some but hey, we have a total of 14 now! we have 3 mommy cats; Shakira, Mimi and Snoozy and 11 baby kittens! *well, some of them are no longer babies though. if i were to mention each and every one of them, i think you might doze off along the way. but it's such a stress-reliever to watch them run, sleep, eat and play around with each other. If only they don't poop! hahaha i might not be able to post up their pictures due to one superstition. i kinda believe that the cat will die soon if a pic was snapped on it. i noe it's ridiculous but ive experienced quite a lot on this.

Despite having said all those, it's quite sad that most of my friends are not around to keep me entertained. Thank God, Nisha and Feeq are around. At least, there are some people that im looking forward to see. Gaahh.. if only the uni can fix their academic calendar PROPERLY.

so, there are still many things to be done before this long holiday ends. ive planned to do some revision along the way and so far, it's gearing up....... slllloooooooowwwwwwllllyyyyyyy...

Year 5 is approaching. it's time to get serious!

net shopping!

"Window Shopping" is a common phrase that you opt to use when you're moneyless. However, recently I've developed a new addiction, which is Net Shopping.

After a successful attempt of online shopping, i have a feeling my savings are at risk. You can find various of tempting products via blogs or famous websites such as amazon or ebay. One thing for sure, the only limitation to this is your $$.

Before that, let me introduce you to my new baby. Netherlands Home Shirt 2010-2012.

You might think it's just a JERSEY but for a (self-proclaimed) fan like me, i'd rather spent my money on jerseys than buying other clothes. Somehow, it gives me a pure satisfaction. and Oh, another factor is that i know some guys like it when girls have jerseys on. HAHAHA

but yea, the main reason why i bought this jersey is because it is not sold in KL. Furthermore, i used to have a Dutch Tshirt in which i don't think i can fit in anymore due to the expansion of my fat layers.

Though i was initially doubtful with the whole online payment thing, i was absolutely glad that i made a right choice. To begin with, you need to make sure you choose the right site. If possible, try to Avoid shopping via blogs. Next, you need to have a credit card or a Pay Pal account. I prefer the latter since it is safer; you don't have to reveal your credit card number.

After all were done, it's now the time to wait for the parcel. The company that i chose was so efficient that they updated the status of the order from time to time. The courier chosen by them is UPS. i gotta admit, i LOVE their services. They will give you your transit code and all you gotta do is to paste them in their websites and WALLAAA... every particular details are available. You can keep track of your purchasing and even be amazed with how much travelling your parcel is going through.

I made an order on 4th May and since i chose the Express Delivery, i got it on 6th May, 3.11pm. it's only a 3-days process, travelling across the Europe, China and finally, to Kuala Lumpur. At least, im now an "experienced" buyer.

I gotta say, the RM250 spent on the whole thing has been worthy. In fact, it is a Woman's Jersey, flown all over from the Great Britain. Now that im satisfied with the service, i might be tempt to buy other stuffs soon!

number one

I am sorry for not blogging. I haven't really got the mood to write lately. Though there were times words were jotted down, i usually ended deleting the post up. Other than that, i don't really have interesting things to share.

currently, Life is pretty monotonous but Surprisingly, i am happy with my current group mates. it's a relieve that i finally met people whom i can comfortably talk to. People who share the same jokes as me and accept me just the way i am. Even though i am posted in a quite tough and hectic posting, the presence of these people around managed to put my learning process at ease.

Other than that, i am still struggling with my never-ending problem : PROCRASTINATION.

It's already the end of week 5 which leaves me with 3 weeks period to revise Orthopaedics and FMS. i don't think i can make it in time. im depending hardly on luck now. bleargh.

till then bloggy. i'll get back to u soon.

taisliur!

One thing that i love about Brunei is the food that they offer. Though Malaysia offers more varieties, price is one thing that i loathe about. You need to have at least RM10 to get yourself a proper meal and ice water especially that in Cyberjaya! However, this is not the case in Brunei since most of them are VERY concerned when it comes to spend more than $10 on a meal.

These are the food that i miss the most when Im in KL

KOLO MEE!

BUTTERMILK CHICKEN! EXTREMELY RARE IN MSIA

IDEAL SPAGHETTI. SIMPLY CHEESEEEEYYYYY!

Sugar Bun Nasi (with Raisin) + Crunchy Ayam Goreng!

SASIAAAAPPPPUNNNNNN...... =(

pre-exam ramblings

as always, life as a student will not be complete without nagging about the exams. since i've already been in this path for almost 4 years, im slowly getting immunised with exams fever. i am now relying on lucks instead of efforts to pass them. i used to be a student who would start revising 1 month prior to exams and would stay up revising and writing up notes. my memorising skills were unbelievable back then.

however, i feel that i've come to a point where i am totally exhausted with all those. my brain is slowly getting fatigued. come on Nani. this is only your undergraduate course. u still have AT LEAST another 10 years to go before you actually finish your specialisation. come to think of it, there has been a study which mentioned that of all the graduating doctors, only 10% will proceed for the specialisation. that is indeed a scary thought. will i be one of those 10% or will i end up being a GP instead?

of course at this moment, everyone is aiming to reach to the highest peak. but life does not work that way. i'm sure, once ive started working, i will be influenced by the external factors.

*sigh* sometimes, i feel like im actually having a depression. im not sure whom to be blamed. is it due to this tough and challenging course that im dealing with or perhaps with the university that i am stuck in?

till this date, i am still looking for the answer.

for the love of Mother Earth!

post Babyface concert

here are the promised pictures.

Mr Babyface, great entertainer for the night.

Opening act by Najwa

Plenary Hall, Door 7, Seat J54 and J53

For other great review of the concert, you can click here!

concert review: Babyface Live in Kuala Lumpur 5th March 2010

a whole night of R&B songs simply made the tickets worthy. Babyface is one of the best artists for this genre and no doubt, last night's performance proved it all further. Babyface certainly knew how to entertain his fans and this was potrayed best by the immense loudness of screaming ladies who were anticipating and wanting lurveee from him. other than that, he also filled the time by telling some humorous stories and made the whole hall to be filled with laughter.

I am extremely glad that he managed to bring out the what i called as "R&B feelings" while watching his performance. at one point, i thought i was going to lose my mind especially when he sang the "I'll make love to you". mamma mia! he left me breathless! thank God, my other half was right next to me to keep my sanity intact.

he sang for 2 hours and kudos also went to his band which performed outrageously energetic live music. Babyface's voice was undeniably beautiful and powerful though there were moments when he lost his voice. oh well, he's 51 years old and it was a LIVE performance! you can't expect him to sound exactly like the recorded ones.

anyway, Opening act was by Najwa. this was my 2nd time watching her performed. this girl truly got the voice though you could not help but to notice that she was slightly nervous interacting with the audience. well, i hope she doesnt stop here cause she really has the talent. her songs are catchy too! so, while waiting for Babyface's turn, Sarimah took some time to entertain the audiences. i think she did a great job and i think she could pull of jokes better in English than in Malay.

in summary, last night defined R&B very well. however, i was a bit disappointed that he mostly played his 1980s hits instead of those during my era. but it's sokay coz i know my head swayed the whole time with the beats anyway. well, thank you Babyface for the "great-wonderful-double thumbs and big toes up" night and thanks to Pineapple concert for bringing a sensational R&B star in KL. lastly, lots of thanks to my other half for the opportunity!

PS : pics will be uploaded soon. but it's all depending on the quality!

dreams

" tpi ani bnr ah

saya tidak tipu

when i wake up

i was like saying

i love u

haha"

30 mins ago, i received this chat message from an old flame of mine.

he mentioned that he had a dream about me. his interpretation on this was perhaps that he still has feelings towards me.

i don't really know to respond to this actually. dreams are something that even psychologists have difficulty in explaining on the phenomenons.

nevertheless, i know for sure i do not wish to revive the past. he still has a special place in me, no doubt about it. but i guess there is just nothing that we can do bout.

the chapter is closed, long time gone.

Facial #3 - Yves Roucher, Sunway Pyramid.

I've decided that i should start my facial regime on regular basis. Come to think of it, it could be worthy to spend a lil amount of money for beauty. Since the other half's brother's wedding is in this July, he wants me to look smashingly fabulous by then. I guess he wants me to impress his family members.

So, after surveying quite a number of beauty parlours in town, i think Yves Rocher suits my criteria the best. It is not too cheap and at the same time, it doesn't make me to starve in order to save up the money. The products sold are within my budget range (if the beauticians ever forced me to buy some) and they are organics. They are French products by the way. In addition to that, this review further favoured me to opt for this instead.

Since this was my 1st trial, i went for the individual facial which cost RM 165 (Botanical Intensive Treatment + Eye Contour Treatment). They do have package of 4 for RM428 which mathematically means that it is only RM107 per session. I did not dare to sign up for the package right away since i wanted to give it a try priorhand.

So, first of all i was asked to change into the top that was provided. Then, the beautician started off the regime by applying cleanser and followed by deep-cleansing. The latter was something new since an electrical stuff was used for it. It uses ion charges to extract the dirt out of the skin. Then, she proceeded with the scrub and steamer to open the pores. Once this was done, then here comes the painful procedure of em all; EXTRACTION.

As expected, it was a nightmare. It was less painful than my 1st facial session but it felt almost the same as the one that i did in ZEN-SPA. I was quite embarrassed the fact that she spent about 30minutes doing this. There must be a whole lot of whiteheads! Im sure she was exhausted by then.

After this was done, the next procedure was the anti-septic. Again, she used this another electrical brush thingy and wiped it across my face. Painless but it was quite awkward for me. Next, she applied serum on my face and followed by the pampering shoulder massage. Though it was only for about 5 minutes, it was very refreshing! Finally was the eye-gel and mask before i was left alone in the room for bout 10 minutes for the peel-off mask to dry.

The whole session was supposed to be only 1hr 15minutes but mine was 30 minutes longer than expected. Though i ended up looking like a tomato with the redness afterwards, i could clearly see the difference with the blackheads. Thank God, this time, i only experienced a few breakouts. Little damage was done since i did not see many scars forming due to the extraction.

I'll say for RM165 and to be experiencing numerous treatments within the time period was all worthy. The beautician, Kak Siti was also friendly and made me feel comfortable throughout. She seemed to know what she was doing. I guess im gonna sign up for the package soon!

free sauna session!

Ive got this free offers for unlimited friends who would like to join this along.

Fee : Free!

Time : Anytime, but preferably during daylight

Attire : casual; beach wear would reduce its effect though.

Location : anywhere throughout Malaysia

Method : don't switch on your air-cond or fan. You'll experience an utter sweetness of sweat in no time.

Did i get you? HAHA

grease free!

monk - rare to see guys who are hygienic but this guy does it way over the top

emma pillsbury - the cutest OCD patient i've ever seen

I seem to have this one problem that kinda bugs me. this involves with dirt.

I don't think i am suffering from severe OCD but it really irritates me to see dirt in my house. There are times that i don't like to see things lying around purposelessly.

Perhaps, this happened due to the fact that i decorated the interiors and i kinda know where things should be placed in.

Other than that, i also face this "perfectionist" habit when it comes to cooking. Somehow, i like things to be in order and i hate it when the washed dishes still have the oil stain on them. I mean, eeeeuuwww! how would it feels like if you place that spoon on your favourite ice-cream? wouldn't it taste absolutely horrible? that's my point! why don't we clean them properly then?

however, due to this unhealthy habit, it takes me longer to finish cleaning the dishes. at times, my palm would experience the burning pain due to the acidic soap. i know i should let loose of this. but then again, i know i have been experiencing this even during my early years as a kid.

hmmphh.. bad habits die slow. i just need to make sure that i don't convert into severe OCD patient.

all about love

So, it was a Valentine's Day.

This year, we had decided to just spend the day by preparing special meals together. We spent about 3 hours preparing for the complete course meal comprising of appetisers, 2 main courses and desert.

Appetiser : Double Baked Potatoes

Main Courses : Chicken Kiev & Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas

Desert : Chocolate Lava Cake

Drink : Sprite + Ribena

Result : Everything tasted great except for the Chicken Kiev. Well, it would have tasted better if i used less butter in it. Meanwhile, Quesadillas and Double baked potatoes were amazing. Chocolate Lava Cake on the other tasted exactly as that in the Divo Panini restaurant at the Curve.

Well, i now realise that it is way cheaper to do them all by yourself rather than ordering them at the restaurants. Nevertheless, the tiring part is definitely the cleaning up. However, with the existence of caring partner who also helped along throughout the kitchen process made it absolutely worthy.

It was the most delicious Valentine ever!

PS : sorry for lack of photos. the food was so tempting that i absolutely forgot to snap them. Recipes can be found in the Videojug!

im not a doc, not yet a Dr

back in UBD, i was taught that it is wrong to call yourself as a Dr when you are still a student. Whenever everyone calls you as a Dr, you should politely correct them and show how humble you can be as a medical student.

However, since im already in the 4th year, should i start to get used to the title? I've seen some of my friends who have already starting to put that title in their names. Somehow, i still think that they don't deserve to use that word yet.

With the lack of knowledge in me, i don't think i deserve to use that name at all. Furthermore, that title also bears a huge responsibility that i have to carry. Something that i don't think i can handle it well. Looking at my current attitude in studying, i don't think my lecturers would even bless me to use the word Dr .

So, Call me a Doc, once i've obtained my MBBS. or perhaps, once i can utilise the knowledge confidently and efficiently.

Once in a 4 year opportunity!

For the first time in my life, i had a close encounter with the World Cup Trophy. Thanks to Coca Cola for bringing the opportunity here to KL.

It seems like the fever is getting worse! The cure is only 129 days away!

theme song of the world cup!

only hope

They say it is a wise thing to have hopes

One of my lecturers mentioned that those who don't hope, are actually bunch of losers

But sometimes, having hopes will make you to get hurt in the end

The feeling of not having your dreams meeting to your expectation is utterly painful

Shattered wishes and broken hearts

Who says life is easy?

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!

Babyface is coming to KL

The 10-time Grammy-winning R&B star will be heating up the stage at the Plenary Hall situated at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on March 5th, 2010 at 8.30pm.

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds is set to perform here in Malaysia as part of his South East Asian tour. The man responsible for producing number one hits for the world’s biggest-selling artists, like Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Madonna and Michael Jackson, to name a few, will be stopping over in Kuala Lumpur to entertain his Malaysian fans.

The singer, songwriter and producer has had several chart-topping hits of his own including “Every Time I Close My Eyes” with Mariah Carey, a track that was nominated for four Grammys Awards. Through his own recordings, Babyface has helped to restore the smooth and sensitive R&B crooning style, making him one of the best-known faces of contemporary music.

Concert tickets will be made available from January 28th, 2010 through the Axcess Tickets Hotline (03) 7711 5000, or online throughaxcess.com.my. Tickets are priced at RM153, RM253, RM353 and RM453.

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miserable

As a medical student, you tend to appreciate free slots in the timetable. No matter how long or short it is, it does make a difference in our day especially that concerning my sleeping period.

However, the down side of it is that, it leaves me with ample time to THINK.

Something that i sometimes, tend to OVERDO and indirectly, making my mind to be located beyond than where it is supposed to rest peacefully in.

So...

STOP! IN THE NAME OF LOVE!

Zen Spa Qlap

There are not many online reviews on this spa and let alone those in Brunei. So, i hope this review may help some of you laydies out there.

Well, i went there on 21st Jan 2009. This was my 2nd facial session after having my first one in Energy Day Spa in Great Eastern Mall last December.

Initially i had difficulty in choosing the Facial treatment in Brunei. Mainly because i don't really know whom to seek for advice and reviews from. Since i was in my holiday and mom didnt mind me in doing one, hence, i decided to just take a risk and did it at ZEN Spa in Q-lap.

My appointment was at 10.30am and I was attended by a young Filipino beautician. She was nice and friendly. Environment-wise, Zen Spa has a calming Spa theme; just like any other Spa that i have been through.

So, i chose the Basic Facial Treatment which cost B$ 40. This involves basic facial procedures such as cleansing, scrubbing, extraction (OUCH!) , masking, toning and moisturising. Unfortunately, this also excludes massage. Hence, i did not have to change into a different attire which was in a way quite convenient for me.

Extraction process was still painful to me though this was my 2nd encounter. Her comments on my skin condition was more or less the same as mentioned by my previous beautician. Oh well, tell me what to do to solve this!

The whole procedures took about 1.5 hours. 30 minutes was allocated for the masking process in which i was being left all alone in the room, doing nothing but to daydream and stared blankly at the ceiling. Thank God, i was accompanied by the background soothing music. It could have been more blissful if the massage service was offered to me. Overall, i was treated or pampered for only 1 hour.

By the end of the session, i noticed that my nose had less redness. My skin was somehow clearer temporarily. However, i experienced a breakout the day after. To date, i am not sure whether my skin has improved but i am still experiencing small bumps all over my face. Can somebody tell me whether this is normal?

Well, To sum it all, i gave the Facial Treatment to be 3.5 out 5. Recommended if you are in Brunei but im not sure whether it's the best so far that we have in town.

I would like to link THIS SITE just in case you want to read more on what Brunei can offer for facial treatments!

138 days left!

World Cup is approaching!

Ive just finished reading thru the analysis for this year's World Cup.

Here is my prediction for the teams that might make it to the top 16.

Group A - France and Mexico

Group B - Argentina and Korea

Group C - England and USA

Group D - Germany and Ghana

Group E - DUTCH and Cameroons

Group F - Italy and Paraguay

Group G - Brazil and Portugal (this is the killer group!)

Group H - Spain and Chile

Let's see whether i'm right this time!

pre-sem 8

welcome to Sem 8. well, to be more accurate, i have about less than 36 hours before entering the new sem. so nani, 7 sem down and hence 3 more to go.

honestly, as my course approaches to the end, my anxiety heightens. I will experience this butterflies in my tummy imagining about my housemanship years. I know i still have about 1.5 years more to go but I am sure, time will pass by just in the nick of time.

During my final year, i will be facing professional exam 2. i am expected to be able to recall the syllabus in my 3rd, 4th and 5th year. i gotta tell you, THEY ARE LIMITLESS! they are no boundaries to my syllabus and everything can even come out in the exams. BLEARGHHHH. Medicine is totally an insane course!

unlike other undergraduates who look forward to start their working life, i seem to be in the other boat. maybe i am expecting a torturous and hectic life and hence, making me to feel demotivated whenever about my career. just thinking about those sleepless nights during my oncall is enough to make me shivers.

i hope i don't lose my sanity in this career. I totally understand now why every doctors have been discouraging me about the course. Guess that's what you get if don't follow people's advice. im in a way attempting my own suicide.

HANG ON NANI! BE STRONG!

this train must not stop!

6 months away and now im back in this Land of Abode of Peace.

Brunei, has always been the same old Brunei that i know of. In a way, it's a good thing cause that is what home is supposed to make u feel like. The Familiarity.

Nevertheless, i'm quite disappointed with the latest development in this town. There seems to be nothing interesting around.

So, Today, I decided to give the Mall a try, in the hope of buying something interesting to be brought back for my other half. But to my disappointment, i couldnt find any. I was also disappointed to see that Charles and Keith shop did not offer good varieties as well.

I mean come on Brunei! You can't make everything to disappear from this land. Please support your industry and economics. Having shops closing down is not cool. You need to start to reimpress the tourists again.

I am talking here as a proud resident of Brunei. I have spent almost 17 years of my life in this country. I cherish the times that i've been here and i really love this place. Sometimes, i feel like Im a Bruneianised Malaysian. Brunei is my home. Period.

So, please wake up my dearest. Bring back the glory again.