THOUGHTS OF THE DAY.

Having to meet up few of my close friends during highschool for breakfast today has certainly brought me into alot of thinking. It was a great gathering though, to get to know on how each other is doing and so on. Also, to catch up on some of the other friends whom we haven't heard for quite sometime already. It's not an everyday opportunity we could meet up like how we did today, majority has gone at all direction towards different countries to pursue their dreams. It was certainly a good talk, though gossiping about others were also one of our topics for the morning. Haha.

Nimalan, one of my closest highschool buddy who just came back from London a day ago was the organizer. And it seems that this thingy were organised to meet up Fazil who's gonna catch a flight back to OZ at 12pm this afternoon. It was like some sorta last minute gathering before he leaves. Wei Huang whose currently only holiday from SG were there too.

We sort of talk abit about our life and etc. The usual kind of conversation, and i was surprised to hear that my friend San Kin is already working as a certified Pilot for Fireflyz, while Fazil will be graduating end of this year itself! Nimalan too who's reading Law in King's College will be graduating next year as well! Me on the other hand, still has 3.5 years to go. Arghh. Another freggin 3.5 years! Why medicine after all? As i've known that the medical curriculum aren't gonna be easy, the extra long working hours, lousy pay, stress and etc. Why still Medicine, at the first place?

It makes me ponder during the rest of my day. 5 freggin years of studies, 2 years of torturing housemanship, 3 years of compulsory government services, and at least another 5 years to specialize. What have i gotten myself into! Then, i was wondering if medicine truly is my passion. At the end of the day i did eventually came out with the answer, which i'm now gonna loudly and proudly say that "Being a doctor is my passion! I've chosen it, i've walked this far and will not regret the choice i've made!". It's really not easy. Then, i was thinking how many years of students life can one enjoy during his lifetime? I'm glad that i've still got another 3.5 years to go, before i step into the ever busy working life which is definitely many times worst if you were to compare it with my current students life.

Since i've gotten myself into the course, i've always respect the doctors, for being able to qualify and practice after going through so much. Now that i understand why did people say that medicine's one of the toughest course in the world, i've few thoughts and advice to give, especially to my fellow juniors (which i've always told). Take into mind that these are all through experiences that i've gone through so far.



1. Medicine is not tough, as long as you understands what the whole thing's about.

2. It will not be dull or boring either, if you could really enjoy the subjects and appreciate how hounoured you are, to be able know about your own body. How amazing it is, you will realize later on.

3. It's the interest and passion that keeps you going! Never lose interest, it's your choice anyways.

4. Being studious is not the only way to achieve good results. Being attentive in class, UNDERSTANDING (I mean really understanding) each lecture could bring you further in exams. (Of course, constant studying must be there. Just don't "overstudy".)

5. Study not for exams, but truly and sincerely for the sake of your knowledge. Try to imagine that what you're studying now will not only benefit you, but your patients in the future as well.

6. Therefore, do not spot questions/follow tips given etc. They can kill you. Plus you're only cheating yourself, and getting yourself into trouble in the future. Keep in mind that, you have to know EVERYTHING, doctor! You're gonna deal with lives! Stop cheating yourself.

7. Feel free to consult lecturers and friends when you really do not understand anything. (This would have been told to you for a thousand times, but many just do not have the courage to do so, at least after lecture hours.)

8. Read through not just once, but PLENTY of times. The medical terms and definitions aren't gonna be easy to memorize. This is what making medicine so difficult afterall.

9. Love the subjects, or at least try to find few positive points on the subjects you disliked. You'll still have to get back to it at the end of the day, so why not try to love it instead of hating it, which will never benefit you in anyway. (The HBM PAPERS!)

10. This is what i would always be telling about, if you know me. GO FREGGING GET A LIFE! Besides studying, we need a life too! Though not too much, but do not be a typical medical student. I've always believed that medical doctors can get cheeky in some other ways too, not with the books.

I guess, that's all so far i could think of. It's all from my point of view. Hopefully it does help, for those in the field who're dropping by. Do give me a comment or two, if you've any opinions about it.

Fellow juniors, i wish you all the best and do not worry about about studies right now, because what you need to do currently, is to go party untill you enrol to the course. YOU WILL DEFINITELY BE CRAVING FOR HOLIDAYS after you're in. TRUST ME! ;)

Ps. Batch 14-ers, all the best for you upcoming finals. :)

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY, CODIE.

It's been a while (by that, i really meant "A WHILE". Haha.), i'm now back to the blogging business again. :)

Was reading through my previous posts this afternoon and found that to read back what i've written/posted in the past gives me some sort of unexplainable feeling of satisfaction. The stories, the images, the comments, the replies etc. There's this thought that came to me spontaneously into my mind that, this blog should not be abandoned at the first place!

On the other hand, my camera too, had been lying at the corner of my room collecting dusts for the past few months. I was asking myself, isn't photography my passion? It's a waste to not make full use of what i've got hold of. In fact, it's a shame to give up my passion with excuses such as having no time for these things anymore due to studies. Where spending just a few minutes in the weekend could easily complete these tasks.

Now that i've made up my mind to get back to my blog, i'll try my best to at least try to maintain 1 or 2 updates per week. Keep supporting me alright! Stay tuned from time to time. ;)

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Anyways, i hereby introduce you guys to our new family pet, Codie! He's our cute white 3+ months old male Maltese puppy, whom has gotten his tails and ears dyed orange (temporarily). Definitely cute and smart! Having to learn how to housebreak in just 1 week time, and to obey to simply commands such as sit, stay, come and hand. :)


Say "Hi!" to Codiee. :) Super cute eh?


Random shot of him sleeping under the sofa.


Another random shot.


Closeup shot. You can practically see the details on his nose, that's why i like Canon!


Awwwwww.


Sleeping soundly.


Another candid shot.


Just to update some of you guys, my hols will be ending this week. Can't wait to go back to see you again, my dear. All the best for finals alright! Supporting you from the other site, 400km away. :)

To the others, Stay tuned for further updates! Ciowz!

I'M SO FREAKING BORED THAT I'M THINKING OF REVIVING THIS BLOG.

Should i or should i not? It's been a near to a year. Anyone still reading my blog currently? Hahaa. Just wondering. :) Gimme a comment or two on what should i do to improve my blog. I'd be glad to hear from you guys again. And yes, i'm thinking of reviving this blog again. Out of boredom. Ciowz! ;)

Ps. Oh yeah, did i mention that i'm coming back to photography? Stay tuned. :)

OOPS, DO I HAVE A BLOG?

HEYYYYYYYYYLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Oh well, it's been decades. I know i have not been updating, i'm sorry. Do not know if i should continue blogging anyways. Haha. This post is however to update my friends and family who has been following my blog everyday to check on my current updates. I'm sorry to dissapoint you guys alright. My bad.

So, these are my recent updates:
1. I'm attached!
2. I practically passed my first year, with the chance to present myself in both MCBM and HBM's D viva. Oh god, one leap closer to become a full fledge doctor. Phew!
3. Mamma Mia! The Musical. It was a random call and i got the tickets. Truly enjoyed the show. ABBA rocks!
4. I'm on holidays untill the end of CNY! So, call me out you if you're desperate to see me! LOL.


Nice day, people! ;) To those who're currently on hols, wishing you guys happy holidays! While for those who're still cramming themselves with books and notes, strive hard and you shall have no regrets in the future! Ciao.

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Replies from chatbox.

flyingspirit : Dude, thanks! You've gotta help me when i'm in. Haha. All the best on your CNS too! Good day! ;)

Prince : Thanks for liking my blog, but i do not update it often. Lol. My fault.

zihui : Heyyyy, haven seen you for sometime. Anyways, happy holidays and merry belated christmas too! ;)

Xiao Ni : Yup, my hols are till Feb 2nd. Heyy, cheer up alright! No worries, as long as you manage to enter the course you like. You'll reach the stage that makes you think that time does not matter, interests do. All the best and enjoy your hols alright! Goodluck! :)

FIRST EVER, HOSPITAL POSTING.

Super lack of updates, i know. Haha. Anyways, was really really busy with stuffs lately. Here are my recent updates .

Just went through the very first White Coat Ceremony held by School of Medicine this afternoon. Gotta say thanks to the Community Medicine family whom made this happened. Am really glad that our batch was the first to go through this historical event, and it was supposed to be a tradition for all medical students to go through before stepping into the hospitals and to approach patients. Few speeches on dress code and code of conducts in hospitals were delivered by the deputy deans for clinical and pre-clinical studies. The ceremony then proceeds on to putting on the white coat on ourselves, which signifies the must to adhere to the professional behaviour whenever and wherever the white coat is worn at hospitals. The Hippocratic Oath is then read with Prof. Dinker Pai. Ceremony ceases with the briefing on the upcoming primary care interface programmes by Dr. KKN which will be starting next week. Kind of like a historical moment for all of us there, who chooses medicine to be our lifelong career. Hopefully everything will go on well for the years to come. Time really do flies and here comes our first hospital postings which will be starting next week already! Am gonna be busy with preparation for the upcoming final examinations and the last continuous accessment. Year one has finally drawn to it's end, such a tiring and stressful year i'd say. But it's all worth it. Since it is my dream and passion to become a healer. ;)

SHORT UPDATE.

Have been back to AIMST for almost a week, settled down and managed to fork out all my notes from CA1 onwards. Sadly, do not have the motivation to start on anything yet. 9 week plus to go, 13 subjects to mug up! Guess this will be another stressful block. Sigh. Anyways, life's back to normal now. That is, eat sleep shit study lectures and the agenda repeats daily.

Updates, Qi Xian my ex foundation mate which has ranover to manipal India came over to visit and stayed over for few days. Time to catch up abit, they've finished their first year and yet we're still here struggling over for the finals. Oh, life. Have got used to this kinda lifestyle in sungai petani. Weather was good recently, at least. Nothing much. to those of my buddies who have gone abroad, good luck and take care! We've to keep in touch! Haha. Ta, for now. Pics will be up reli soon, too lazy to edit. Sorry! Haha. Ciao. ;)

TATA.

Malaysia's political scene is such a joke. Before this it was Pak Lah and Anwar, now here comes the new Ahmad. Oh well, Sept 16 is coming. Let's just sit back, grab some popcorns and see who survives. It's gonna be real interesting, i think.

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Nyways guys, am heading back to Sungai Petani soon. Check out my blog for my latest updates alright. Cheers! ;)

FAREWELL.

Oh well, it's 12 and guess what, i just woke up. Looks like today's gonna be another not-so-productive day for me. Oh, screw it. Haha. Anyways, attended Kathryn's sorta farewell dinner at Itallianies, Curve yest night. Joined few of em for a yamcha session latter at night at Laundry and Lotus. It was certainly great to meet up your old school buddies to catch up how's life and everything. Even we did recalled some of the stupid things we used to do during high school, great unforgettable memories. San Kin, Kar Zin, Wei June, Bryan, Yi Ting, Nim, Andrew, Steph Lim, Hui Ann, Nian King, Ken Chong and Wai Kwan was there. Few left after the dinner and few joined us for the yamcha later on till around 2.30am. This will also be the last time of me seeing Bryan, Kathryn and Nimalan as they'll be already be at UK during my next break.

Nimalan, my black buddy since high school. Dude, here comes your post la. Haha. This guys have always wanted me to post about him, no idea why la. My blog isn't that popular after all la weih, bro. Anyways, was really glad to have you in AIMST just few weeks ago. Really did not expect you to turn up as you were telling me how busy your "chiqs meeting" schedule were, thanks man. At least you've seen my campus for now. Will be there at Kings before you graduate if i've the time and the financial support. I promise. Accomodation all on you. ;) All the best in everything, and am sorry i can't be there at KLIA on the 9th to see you board. Safe journey and do keep me updated throught msn alright. (REPLY la when i message you) Good luck in London and may you get laid soon. Haha. JK.

Bryan. Ohhh this guy. I'll never forget you, trust me. Haha. Heading to Sheffield soon, wishing you the best of luck in everything including getting yourself a gf as soon as possible. Never wanna hear you rant when you're back to M'sia next year alright. Trust me la, the girls are the one who's gonna regret for not choosing you. But still, please don't get too desperate. Let the sequence flow by itself else you're gonna end up haywiring. Take care and do keep me updated from time to time as well. Would like to visit Sheffield if i've the time in the future, make sure you get familliar with that place before i come dude. Let's go clubbing! Haha.

And lastly, Kathryn. Haven't been seeing you for the past 2 years since graduating. Recalling how good we are during high school, kinda regretted for not keeping in touch with ya. Still, at least before you leave for uk i did managed to catch a few words with you. 19th, safe journey and take care alright. Wishing you good luck and i shall see you again when you're back for your summer break next year. Cheers.

As for the others, just an update for you guys. San Kin has gotten his PPL and frozen ATPL licence, which practically means that he can already fly a plane on his own. Currently on a long hols and shall return to Langkawi untill his instructor calls him. Haha. Yi Ting, my tailou! Has been accepted by RMIT, Melbourne and will be leaving after CNY early next year. Dude, luckily you're still here in PJ la weih. Next time yamcha. ;) Andrew Yu, IMU medicine year 2 and is stressed up. Ken Chong, UTAR applied maths. Wai Kwan, Pharmacy Year 2 Nottingham Uni. Hui Ann, Wei June leaving for Cardiff, UK soon for Law twinning prog and Steph Lim leaving for the states. Guess that's all for now, will keep you guys updated. Currently these are the few i've meet up. And my hols has come to it's end, and will be back to the land of paddy fields this Sunday. To those who're leaving for better, best of luck once again! As for my batchmates, will see you guys back in the campus in another few days time. Take care and have fun! Keep an eye on this blog, will update once i've got the free time. Ta. ;)


P.s. : One more mint plus to go! ;) Hehe.

OMG, 5 FREGGIN MONTHS!

OMG, did not realised that it has been a freaking 5 months since i last posted! My blog is almost dead as i can feel and see. Am really really sorry to those who keeps on checking out my blog from time to time hoping for an update, tho they know the chances are slim. Sorry to have disappoint you guys, really. Reasons for being not updating is cause of the excessive amount of studies and exams i have to go through all these while. (Also to add on, the super lousy connection in my campus) That is why, i guess people say Medicine is crazy. It is indeed crazy. Have gone through 3 exams and 2 more coming up soon, one more continuous accessment and the final Professional Exam I that will determine if i could proceed on to year 2! Oh god, i've gotta buck up. Studies studies studies. Will still keep this blog active anyways, at least to release my rants about my life as a medical student. How i keep my "happening" life going etc. Time flies, first year is about to come to it's end. Many things have happened throughout the year of my life in uni. I guess i'm in the right field, totally no regrets, at least for now. Life has been good to me, to those who cares about me and my life. I'm really sorry again, will keep you guys updated from time to time alright. Am currently back to Petaling Jaya for a short one week hols, to those who are interested to meet up, just leave me a message or sms if you have my contact! Take care there! Will be updating soon again, omg so many stuffs to update! Stay tuned.

Just some random pics, more to come up soon.







Ta, for now. ;)

BACK TO JAPAN.

Alright guys, seems like i haven't been keeping my promises lately. Am sooo sorry again! Well, i'm back with more for "now". Haha. My holidays will now be officially ending in a few minutes time. Life is good currently. Just got my car to bring me around few days ago, gotta thank my parents for this really! Was kinda shocked actually. No worries mommy and daddy, i'll be studying real hard this time. Hopefully i'll be able to pass my 1st year with flying colours! Haha. Sounds impossible, but i'll try. ;)


Can you spot the Fuji? Haha.

Anywaysss, back to my long time abandoned post on Japaann. Darn it, i'm missing Japan. Haha. Alright, sooo we were on the way to Mount Fuji. Next stop on the way there, we dropped by at Lake Kawaguchiko. One of the famous 5 lakes which surrounds the world famous Mount Fuji. Nice view but lunch do not really came up to our expectation. Or probably we're just not used to the japanese food.


Lake Kawaguchiko.


Some artistic shot i planned to do, but failed miserably. Hahaa. Nice old fashioned cam though.


View of the famous lake.


Another view. Don't you just like the snow?


Had lunch at this restaurant facing the lake, great view i'd say. Haha.


Forcefully smiled with my pathetic set of lunch. XD

Everyone was hoping it to snow on that day, but the tour guide insisted that snowing is a bad sign for tour groups as most of the expressways will be closed due to slipery roads and thus affecting the whole agenda. Stilll, as a jakun from Malaysia who has not seen snowing since birth, it's his dream to at least see it once in his life. It's me the jakun by the way. An guess whatt? Right after the lunch when we stepped out the restaurant, the sky started to turn cloudy andddd, foam-like pieces of whitish stuffs started to fell down from the sky! Darn it, i know i am lucky cos it's snowing! I shall now proudly say that this is one of the moment i wouldn't forget for the rest of my life. The experience of looking upon the snow dropping down onto your shoulder is seriously priceless.


Hey look, it's snowing!


The negative consequences of snowing. =(

Proceed our next destination after lunch, to the Fujiten Ski Resort. It took us up to 2 hours to reach that place compared with the normal 45 minutes. As i've said previously, the consequences of snowing. Hahaaa. It's worth it though.


Snow resort, cool.


Wanna go skiing?

Did not really tried out skiing on that day cos it was really crowded and the snow was really heavy. Pluss i do not even know how to stand on my own feet after falling down. Sad case man. Anyways, it was a good experience even to see people skiing around you. Hahaa.


Snowboard.

Managed to captured a few shots of the Japanese kids when i was wandering around the area. Kinda like their cute expression. Do i sound lifeless, to take pictures instead of skiing in the snow resort? Hahaaa.


Cute little kiddie couple. They seriously kissed in front of both deir parents. I was shocked. O.o


Don't you just feeling squeezing her? Haha.

We started our journey back to hotel for dinner at around 6 later on. Another unique experience as well. Find it out on my next post alright guys? Till thenn, have a nice day. And best of luck for my studies again. T.T Life sucks. Hahaa. Ciowz.

SORRY.

Hey guys,



Extremely sorry for the lack of updates these days. Know that you guys have been visiting everday looking and hoping for an update, i promise it'll be soon. ;) Was kinda busy with gatherings these days and just a lil update, i've just finished my continuous accessment few days ago and is currently on a very short hols. Am returning to the uni early in the morning tomoro. To those whom i've not meet up due to time contraint, i'm sorry and i shall be back soon to see you guys again. For the time being, take care guys. Update will be up real soon alright. Cheers. =)


Shaun Ng
shaun-ng.blogspot.com

YOKOSO JAPAN - PT 2

Notice : Picture sizes from current (starting this post) and upcoming post will be slightly rescaled down to 600x400 from the previous 640x624 pixel. Reason is partly due my hostel's slow internet speed and upon receiving many complaints from readers saying that the pictures takes too long to get uploaded. Hopefully this will help a bit. =)


NRT Terminal 2 arrival hall. Look at the crowds!

Moving on from the precious Japan post, our flight departed at 11am sharp Malaysian time. FYI whole journey from KUL to Narita, Japan takes around 7 hours. Our plane landed safely at the Narita International Airport Terminal 2 at 5.30pm Japanese time (1 hour ahead of Malaysian time). Well, the flight wasn't really that enjoyable. Imagine sitting on de same place for a freaking 7 hours while watching lame movies like SumoLah! Sigh. Anyways, the feeling when u first seen the city of Japan from the plane before u land on their airport was fantastic. I mean like, it's so much more organized and lively compared to cities in Malaysia at night. Haha.


On our way to the bus. Temperature was 6 degree celcius.

Can't comment much on that since Japan is already a developed country while Malaysia is still "developing". Haha. Alright, back to the airport was seriously crowded. It seems that for every single minute, there will be either a flight departure or arrival. Narita has been rated as one of the busiest airport in the world. Probably this is the reason why we've gotta queue up sooo long just to go through the immigration.


Narita Excel Tokyu Hotel.

After passing through all the photoshoots and fingers reading (Japan is super strict in terms of immigration), we met up with our tour guide of the trip and proceed to Excel Tokyu Hotel for check in. Simple hotel for us to spend our first night on the land of the rising sun. Weather was pretty cold at only 5 degree celsius.




Admire the Japanese's honesty. Spotted this in a garden.

Woke up at 6 in the morning next day, had breakfast and there we go. Started our journey to our first ever destination in Japan, the Hakone-Izu National Park, where the famous Mt Fuji lies. Journey from Narita to Hakone takes another 2 hours and along the highway, i pretty managed to capture down few sights that never failed to make me go "woahhh!".


Goodbye Narita.


Cool bikerider. My first ever panning shot.


Tomei Expressway toll.

On the way, the bus stopped by at the rest area before proceeding to the Mt Fuji area.


Rest area.


They've got deep fried food vending machine! Cool.


Haagen Dazz spotted.


The weather out there is freaking cold, probably cause we're already reaching the destination.


Random shot. A petrol station at the rest area.


Welcome to the home of Mount Fuji. Almost there. =)

Guess that's all for this update. More to come up soon, so stay tuned. Gotta get back and rush on my studies again. Sigh. In the meantime, happy Good Friday folks! Enjoy. =)

TRAPPED IN AIMST.

I'm backkkk, well at least for a while. =) Darn, i can't even believe the fact that i've abandoned my blog for the past 3 weeeks! Never in my history i haven't got any time to update for this long. Am soooo sorryy guys! Really. Well, i'll be temporary holding on to the Japan post and talk abit about my life over here. At least to update some of my friends back at home or those who're studying abroad.


Overlooking the scene from my room.

Lifeeee, is realllly hectic now. Have been busy with lectures, studies and some events over here. FYI i've just completed my task for being the emcees for the AIMST CNY Cultural Night not too long ago, and currently am busy-ing completing stuffs for the upcoming AIMST Vice Chancellor's Public Speaking Challenge Trophy organized by my entire batch, Batch 13. So guys, if you're from AIMST University, do drop by at our newly launched official blogsite and leave at least a word or two: http://www.aimstvccup.blogspot.com/ . Glad to have all your supports here.


The feeling of being trapped here at AIMST seriously suck. Hopefully i'll get a car here sooonnn. Sigh.

As for my studiess, one word says it all. KILLING. I'm serious about it, Biochemistry especially. The lecturers are good, it's just that there are too much to cover in such short period of time. Personally, i think metabolism is the killer for now. Well, i kind of admire Dr Ong for being able to finished his phD in Biochemistry! Tsk tsk tsk, i can't even manage one small part of it for now. Sigh.


The killer.


Study study study.


Histology is pretty interesting. A picture of the epithelial tissues. Lookin great eih?



Now i know, why people say medicine kills. And oh, my 1st CA(Continuous Accessment) is coming in less than 3 weeks time. Gotta buck up on my studies again. >.< Sigh. As for my blog updates, it'll be latest by end of this week i promise. Back to Japan! Keep visiting from time to time and have fun out there yo! Good day. =)