Breakdown on Kristal

Perhaps not everyone listens to kristal as i do... I listen it every
opportunity i have in the clinic. Even my kids knows to turn the
volume of the radio down as they enter the room...

I was doing some admin work because on Monday I have been called to
join a course - kind of like fire drill and instructions. Its good...
Thank god its first day of the month and i am actually supposed to do
statistics... otherwise i would have kicked some fuss... Anyways, I
was trying to do some of the admin stuff i was supposed to do on
oOnday to cut down on some of the work.

The Dj just opened the phone lines, and people was supposed to call
in... one of the regular listener called in and started to cry.
before she cried, she already sounded sad... When asked,... she
started to breakdown.. You can actually hear her breakdown....

Apparently,.. some friends of hers are having personal problems that
made them separate or going to separate... however, the way she cried
and made her plea made me at least wonder what is going on.

A lof of the callers called to say hi... but they also wondered what
is going on with her, typically she is this bubbly person. However,
when things get too much, you do breakdown, what with her dad being
unwell... and now her friend is in a pickle... i kind of
understand....

Questions from listeners rose... like... was she implicated in this
pickle herself? Why is she so sad when its not her problem? Why should
she butt in someone's problem... and so on.... speculations were
many... and no answers were derived...

However, one speaker did caught my attention. She said not to air
'problems' personal or not on the radio as the whole country and more
are listening. Issues of defamation rose... and perhaps.. she may
have made a bad situation worse!

I, myself sent in a text message. I asked the DJ to stop laughing at
the matter, also, if possible, stop talking about it. She is after
all, a good caller, and as i know it from listening for years, a
friend of the dj as well. So laughing at another friend on air is
actually not cool.. I then texted back apologising for being
judgemental.... HEY! I have so many dosa, i do not need to add on
more...

I thought that was interesting....

I am now off to Bandar. I will stop by JPMC first.. then to gadong to
see AZRA. Her birthday is coming up soon :) The little girl will be 6
:) we are 24 years apart! how cool is that???

WOW! I'm tech savy!

I have been cooking food for tomorrow and tempering with my blog
template all day... (after the first half of the morning!) and... its
good...

After joining blogspot since 2005, i finally changed the skin keeping
the essentials at the side :) I'm actually quite impress with
myself.... but thanks and acknowledgements need to be given to Burt
(who taught me to be 'smart' with java speech and also Wardah (My
youngest sister's friend) whom created my tagboard and counter :) I
kept all those features :)

Then.... I came about something... and decided to be brave and try it
out.... THIS entry is actually posted from my email!!! YES! I emailed
my entry without going through my dashboard...

YES! YES! I can hear people actually say... "Its there for ages!"...
HEY! I just noticed it :) and yes... it works and i am very impressed
with blogspot.

Fwd: Testing

Testing... Lets see if this works.

--
Friendship is the heart of so many special joys.

Text Message..

I was still in bed this morning when i recieved this.... and i think its something to be shared with all... Thank you Shibah.

Persahabatan itu seperti tangan dengan mata.
Saat tangan terluka, mata menangis.
Saat mata menangis, tangan menghapuskannya.

English Translation (To my best ability)

Friendship is like hands and eyes.
The momet your hands hurt, the eyes cry.
When the eyes cry, hands wipe it off.

However, there are some friendships, though you try to salvage, may not be worth it. Friendship, like people, change... and when you change... occasionally, the same people you think are compatible are no longer.

Sometimes, by hanging on to something that was initially not meant to be, may be more hurtful than it is worth. Someone told me to "cut your losses while you are ahead". He also asked if it was worth salvaging.

When a frienship makes you feel small, little, increases self doubt and brings the worse in you... its a friendship i rather get out of... it may be painful.. it may be lonely... people can get judgemental... but.. you have to do what you think is right for you. No more tears for me - thank you...

Map of Brunei

Everyone who is anyone… well… any proper country has a map of its own place. And Brunei is no different. However, our maps are very ‘sad’. One is sold in shops for $10, which I don’t mind paying for... but what disappoints me is that good road maps are missing from the book!

For someone whom has just relocated… and has to do several home visits around the place, without an assistant, and often people whom are unable to give good directions, a map is essential.

The map of Brunei currently on sale is a good start… However, maps should be updated annually. And if that turns out to be unrealistic… a change every couple of years should be considered. The roads are different from how they were 5 years ago. We must stay abreast of changes.

I particularly like detailed maps... like complete with the simpangs... and road names... and important buildings labelled onto the maps as such... just like any other international maps available of other countries – if we care to look into it.

I implore the authorities to look I into this matter and improve our map for a better one. I look forward to purchasing one before my golden years!

PDA - Public DIsplay of Affection

On Thursday, i drove down to Bandar Seri Begawan to start working on the LONG errands of things to do... but, naturally, one has to eat... off i went to TPH to have my lovely mee basah :)

I called up the sisters,.. but only Elia could make lunch. Nevermind... Anyways... I was sitting facing the door... and i was looking out when i realised (peripheral vision) something was not right...

First, i noticed it was a young couple (I assume not married because they looked unmarried and it was disguisting!) sitting on the table to the right of the main door. The couple were sitting side by side.

What irked me was... the girl started to touch the boy's face. At first i thought it was nothing... then... he flinched. I was left thing "WHAT IS GOING ON?" i kept on observing as she repeated her action. SHE WAS MEMACAH JERAWAT BOYFRIEND NYA IN A KEDAI MAKAN IN FRONT OF EVERYONE!!! i was .... YUCK! i pointed it out, pretty loudly, with an evil look to my sister. IT WAS HORRIBLE!!! THEN.... SHE DID NOT EVEN WASH HER HANDS... SHE DID NOT LEAVE HER SEAT!!!

obviously the girl is dim... and the boy a WIT for being with her!

It does not stop there.... Their food came. They ordered a plate of main course, and an order of dessert. I do not understand why the boy cannot feed himself. He was fed by the GIRL!!!

I mean... what is wrong with picking up a fork or spoon, scoop some of the goo and drop it in your own mouth. Then... she uses the same spoon/fork to feed herself... I am like... "I hope you both have good dental hygiene... and that you hope the guy do not have cold sores or herpes!!!"

If you think it stopped there... you are mistaken.... they LINKED hands while eating... like... WHY???

surely such PDA can be reserved for when you are alone... in the comforts of home without EYES of the public on you... especially not my eyes... and mind rolling in small deaths!!!

Not writing...

sorry for not writing... i have meant to... but i dunno why i didnt...

i actually wrote several short entry... but never actually published it.... nevermind... will publish it as soon as i get hold of my laptop back :)

for now... i am just writing several short entries to keep you all happy :)

I have technology aid..

The last time i wrote and divulged my sadness on the lack of everything upon my being in a new clinic... that was so sad...and i got several response.

However, i am happy to report now what i have a NEW computer and a PRINTER... of which are of HP brand... and are all mine :)

I no longer have to walk all the way to the dietetic department or the admin building just to print a letter for a patient... or when i needed to write a report :)

I am much happier... thank you to the ever so understanding CEO of SSBH :) thank you to the appropriate body for finally realising the dreams of many :P

I'm a happy bunny :P until disaster strikes! hahahahaha...

klutz day???

OH MY GOD! WHAT IS IT? KLUTZ DAY???

Today, i wore this nice HOT pink baju kedah i have worn maybe twice.... i look very very nice... despite being HEAVY!

Anyways... i had a patient at 8.... and i was sitting on this small table with my kid when i heard..."PRAAAAKKKKK".....

Thank god the kid was oblivious!!!

Luckily i always keep a wrap in the clinic because it gets cold... so i wrapped it around my waist and drive home to change. Instead, i just put on a pair of black pants...

what is happening? Yesterday i got locked in... and today i skirt gave way!!!

:)

locked in today....

At lunch today, i went to do some stationery shopping. I brought along my office keys. As usual, I stayed on after office hours to do more work. At 5 plus, i decided i was hungry and wanted to go home. I was ready to go when i realised i left my office keys in the car. I was LOCKED IN!!!

I tried to open the windows and jump out of it.... but i am afraid of heights so that plan was abandoned as easily as it was conjured. I looked out for other ways to get out, but found none... and so... i had to called the nurse (whom is luckily picking up her kids from Ugama school to open the door for me!) We had a good laugh!

I am cancelling my holidays in June to exchange it for when my sister returns home... perhaps, if luck prevails, even go to KL with her.... fingers crossed...

Admin work

At the beginning of every month, I allocate 2 solid days for admin work. This includes registering new patients into the database, offering new appointments and also writing appointment letters. A big part of the admin day is doing the monthly statistics.

I actually enjoy these activities. They are so mundane... it need not much brain activity. I can do this.

Other admin work includes patient writing up, report writing, calling patients, referrig patients and more....

I think i enjoy doing MY admin work..... perhaps I should have an admin day weekly.

Today, i did something special... I did the contact number of all the departments in the hospital and its heads :) i enjoyed it... it really is no brainer... having a change of work is refreshing :)

today...

I did something i rarely do... clean up the bedroom... Oh sure i change the sheets, sweep the floor.. but i dont make it a daily task to put away clothing into the cupboard... or arrange them in colour or codes etc.

Woke up early and decided to clean up my mess... and i did..
i hung all my baju kurong....
I folded all my pants and shirts and put them away...
folded my intimate stuff and put them away...
changed the bedsheets...
coordinated my wardrobe by colour, from warm to cool...

The rest of the day... i watched TV... and do nothing!

affinity for older men...

One of the first blog entry I wrote about in 2005 was how I have this easy connection with the older or younger folkes... well.. Yesterday, I joined the "Mukim Sihat" at Sungai Mau. I didn't know of the activities they carried out but i thought i came prepred. (I didn't! Everyone was clad in sports attire, where as I was dressed in nice dress shirt and pants! Anyways... I did join in the walkaton despite it!)

There, i met up with some 'old' friends and people whom i knew when i was still working in RIPASH. It was nice to know that they still recognize me :)

One of the activities that morning was Tai Chi... it was really funny. the instructors was way in front... and showing them the moves as slow as they can... and the people at the back was to follow... but this old man... He was trying so hard to follow, and coordinate his moves... he could not... and i was laughing so hard just watching the old man... I could not even see his face, but i memorised his head and back.. he is just SOOOO cute!

Later, I joined the walkaton and was walking with the local old lady... she was very entertaining. I was walking slowly... and she too walked slowly. She pointed out all the plants on our walking path including houses of people who lived in the area... not that i know them!!! She was very cute too :)

I had a wonderful time... I was tired towards the end of the day, but i was happy and had a great time... perhaps I would join this kind of activities in the future....