The problem solving course I was sent to with JS finally ended.
Freaking assignment to complete and submitted. Oh, mans. This so just feels like I'm back completing my degree course. Do I have the time ? What with the busy period of the end of the month ? What with my mom in hospital still ? I will not think that far ahead. As if.
Right now, I just need to crash. Exhausted beyond the realms of imagination. Way beyond.
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Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
One less
So the op was a success. I hope they managed to get rid of all the infected, affected tissues.
We've just arrived home from the hospital. Exhausted, we all are. My dad and sisters and the nieces and nephew had been staking Mother's room the whole day. Thank you all. Wak Long and Cik Toleh popped by to visit. Thank you for taking the time to see the stubborn one. AKA Mother.
You kind thoughts and prayers and love will forever be a source of strength to Mother.
Sis, if you are reading this, you must remember to take care of your health. Please don't over exert yourself and end up sick.
Call or text me anytime, yeah ?
We've just arrived home from the hospital. Exhausted, we all are. My dad and sisters and the nieces and nephew had been staking Mother's room the whole day. Thank you all. Wak Long and Cik Toleh popped by to visit. Thank you for taking the time to see the stubborn one. AKA Mother.
You kind thoughts and prayers and love will forever be a source of strength to Mother.
Sis, if you are reading this, you must remember to take care of your health. Please don't over exert yourself and end up sick.
Call or text me anytime, yeah ?
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Mom's not home
It's official.
My mom's been warded. Her infected wound had not healed at all. In fact, it got so bad that she might have to amputate the little toe on her right foot. A small thing became such a huge mess. As of now, when we left the hospital, she's just been placed in a room.
The day started when she went to the GP for consultation after much nagging from yours truly last night. After a few minutes of serious talking to by the doc, she was referred to SGH. Thank goodness my younger sis had decided to pop by. She's been holding the fort, with my dad at the A & E.
Ah.
From then on, it's just the waiting part. To get her blood sugar level tested. To get her X-Rays done. To get the opinion of the orthopaedic surgeon. The question of to operate or to run an intensive course of antibiotics. All this basically took the whole day. From the minute they registered at the A & E at midday today until about 9.30 pm to be placed in a room. Waiting and waiting and waiting. Horrible, ain't it ?
And here we are trying hard to be a medical hub. Medical hub, my backside, I'll tell you. From consultations at the clinics at SGH to being warded, people basically lose precious hours waiting for that "precious" doc's words. No sense of urgency at all by these people in the white coats and stethoscope around their necks. Horrible, horrible experience. I hope I'll die first before I even get a chance to be hospitalised. Like, seriously, mans.
Well then. As you and I both know. It was a goner the minute the flesh started to rot.
Parents. You can't live with them, you can't live without them. Really stubborn creatures, both of them. I mean seriously. What's the harm of listening to us kids once in a while ? Sometimes, you must know that your way isn't always the best.
And so.
I've just reached home to rest after popping by the hospital right after work. Worried, fear, abject horror. A lesson learnt, too painful for words. I hope Mother realised the seriousness of her condition.
Mother, I may lose you one day. I know that. I don't fear it. No one lives forever. But I really, really hope that day is later than sooner. Please spare a thought for us. Yes, us kids, the selfish creatures that we are.
I hope you know this. I hope you will remember this. No matter what;
I Love You.
xxx
My mom's been warded. Her infected wound had not healed at all. In fact, it got so bad that she might have to amputate the little toe on her right foot. A small thing became such a huge mess. As of now, when we left the hospital, she's just been placed in a room.
The day started when she went to the GP for consultation after much nagging from yours truly last night. After a few minutes of serious talking to by the doc, she was referred to SGH. Thank goodness my younger sis had decided to pop by. She's been holding the fort, with my dad at the A & E.
Ah.
From then on, it's just the waiting part. To get her blood sugar level tested. To get her X-Rays done. To get the opinion of the orthopaedic surgeon. The question of to operate or to run an intensive course of antibiotics. All this basically took the whole day. From the minute they registered at the A & E at midday today until about 9.30 pm to be placed in a room. Waiting and waiting and waiting. Horrible, ain't it ?
And here we are trying hard to be a medical hub. Medical hub, my backside, I'll tell you. From consultations at the clinics at SGH to being warded, people basically lose precious hours waiting for that "precious" doc's words. No sense of urgency at all by these people in the white coats and stethoscope around their necks. Horrible, horrible experience. I hope I'll die first before I even get a chance to be hospitalised. Like, seriously, mans.
Well then. As you and I both know. It was a goner the minute the flesh started to rot.
Parents. You can't live with them, you can't live without them. Really stubborn creatures, both of them. I mean seriously. What's the harm of listening to us kids once in a while ? Sometimes, you must know that your way isn't always the best.
And so.
I've just reached home to rest after popping by the hospital right after work. Worried, fear, abject horror. A lesson learnt, too painful for words. I hope Mother realised the seriousness of her condition.
Mother, I may lose you one day. I know that. I don't fear it. No one lives forever. But I really, really hope that day is later than sooner. Please spare a thought for us. Yes, us kids, the selfish creatures that we are.
I hope you know this. I hope you will remember this. No matter what;
I Love You.
xxx
Monday, November 26, 2007
Smell that ...
I am worried. Like seriously worried for Mother.
She's still sick. I thought she would have gotten better over the weekend but seems like her "cold" is worse than ever.
If I were to guess ?
It's that wound on her right sole. Blood poisoning ? Systemic infection ? Depressed immune system ? All caused by festering wounds on the limbs of diabetics. I have told her to see the GP tomorrow morning.
Actually, I had been saying that since I detected that "rotting flesh" scent. Listen to me ? Yeah, I bloody well wished she did.
She's still sick. I thought she would have gotten better over the weekend but seems like her "cold" is worse than ever.
If I were to guess ?
It's that wound on her right sole. Blood poisoning ? Systemic infection ? Depressed immune system ? All caused by festering wounds on the limbs of diabetics. I have told her to see the GP tomorrow morning.
Actually, I had been saying that since I detected that "rotting flesh" scent. Listen to me ? Yeah, I bloody well wished she did.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Books, books, books
I am such a nerd.
I totally maxed out my borrowals on my library card.
My sis was like saying that I am such an "L" for going to the library on a glorious Saturday evening. I retorted that it's much more beneficial to spend time with the books.
Ah.
What she didn't know is that I am so gone tomorrow. The best high, there is.
You tell me. *winks*
I totally maxed out my borrowals on my library card.
My sis was like saying that I am such an "L" for going to the library on a glorious Saturday evening. I retorted that it's much more beneficial to spend time with the books.
Ah.
What she didn't know is that I am so gone tomorrow. The best high, there is.
You tell me. *winks*
Thursday, November 22, 2007
High, high, bye-bye
Whoa .. !
My head feels really light. I am writing this with one eye shut as I am experienceing double vision. Definitely not double the fun !
I was helping Mr G earlier but I guess I might have reached the maximum inhalation of thinner. Goes to show that solvents and I can never be pals. I puked a couple of times and eyes were as heavy as lead. However, my head feels lighter than cotton.
Seriously, is this the high drug abusers are chasing ? I can do without it. I swear !
My head feels really light. I am writing this with one eye shut as I am experienceing double vision. Definitely not double the fun !
I was helping Mr G earlier but I guess I might have reached the maximum inhalation of thinner. Goes to show that solvents and I can never be pals. I puked a couple of times and eyes were as heavy as lead. However, my head feels lighter than cotton.
Seriously, is this the high drug abusers are chasing ? I can do without it. I swear !
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Flushed ...
I was broke beginning of this week. I came in to work with only 7 bucks yesterday.
Then before the day ends, I got back my claims. Not much but enough.
And today ?
Dad gave me "pocket money".
Something he hasn't done since I graduated from poly. More than 6 years ago.
A good day ?
You bet.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Another Birthday Wish
My elder sis turned another year older today. No celebrations as the school holidays had started and the kids were not around today. Apparently my sis's bro-in-law had taken the 3 kids out for a carousel (?). The youngest was left with my sis and when she came to pick up extra food, the poor kid crashed out in the living room. Exhausted beyond belief.
Yup.
It's official. It's damn hard being an almost 2-year old kid. :)
Yup.
It's official. It's damn hard being an almost 2-year old kid. :)
Sunday, November 18, 2007
I just fall in love again
In the business of flirting with the opposite gender, one can't help but try to see if there is any chemistry between two persons. You know, like the stuff from romance novels. The "zing" of the electricity between the flirter and flirtee. The exchange of words to check for compatibility, humour and wit. Once in a while, a touch on the arms or a friendly punch to the shoulders. And when one of the party walks away, the one left standing (or sitting) in the spot wonders if the feelings are similar.
Will there be another moment for another exchange like that ? Was the behaviour too forward ? Was it a mutual thing ? You know questions that boggle the mind and put a smile on your lips for a moment. Then you shake your head and realised how silly you're being. Of course, people flirt all the time, sometimes unconsciously. Unaware that they are "giving off" sexual vibes. So you turn back to continue your work, glad for that few moments of social interaction.
Thank you, kind sir. You are looking extremely spiffy today. By the way, nice pair of footwear. :)
Will there be another moment for another exchange like that ? Was the behaviour too forward ? Was it a mutual thing ? You know questions that boggle the mind and put a smile on your lips for a moment. Then you shake your head and realised how silly you're being. Of course, people flirt all the time, sometimes unconsciously. Unaware that they are "giving off" sexual vibes. So you turn back to continue your work, glad for that few moments of social interaction.
Thank you, kind sir. You are looking extremely spiffy today. By the way, nice pair of footwear. :)
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
End of term BBQ
I've just came back from the BBQ at Jo's. Nice food, much food. Nice company, excellent company. Good laughs in trying times. So let's not forget to celebrate life. There is no need to bear grudges. Peace and love to all.
(P/S: I'm pissed. Although I can still type well. High on sugar ... All those soft drinks and fruit cocktail. Man, I need to glug down a couple of bottles of plain water before I crash later !)
(P/S: I'm pissed. Although I can still type well. High on sugar ... All those soft drinks and fruit cocktail. Man, I need to glug down a couple of bottles of plain water before I crash later !)