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The Graduate Network is celebrating CNY!

2012-01-19T11:02:00.000+08:00

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World Pharmacist Day!

2011-09-27T16:20:00.002+08:00

http://www.fip.org/www/index.php?page=latest_news&news=newsitem&newsitem=96
25 Sep marks World Pharmacist Day since last year!
hehe..I didn't know about it until a year later.
Wishing all pharmacist a belated Pharmacist Day!
Continue to work hard in ensuring medication safety in all fields of being a pharmacist. Cheers!

Frustration..

2011-03-26T11:40:00.002+08:00

Now I kind of understand the frustration of ex-colleagues.
Was there room for discussion?
Is it so difficult to have effective communication?
Why strain the relationship even though the employer-employee relationship has ended?
Now I pray hard this unfairness will not continue. I'll know by end-Mar and everything will hopefully end by then...

Hopping Mad

2011-03-14T19:03:00.004+08:00

I don't know what's called an industrial practice and I do not want to care how I am being looked at. I just have a few questions:

- Is it not right to tender on the day of a forced leave? Is it right that I should tender only when we return to office the next day?

- Or should it then be ok to tender on the eve of CNY? Well..the eve is still a working day right?
- If nothing is written in the contract about notice pay, is it not right to discuss if I can go off earlier from a 3-months notice? Of coz..I'd be paying back.

- Is 1.5 months notice period thus too short for the company to bear?

Ok now comes the controversial part...

- Is it not right to go on a surgery during notice period? I did not plan for it to be IN the notice period. In any case, with a notice period that long, ANYTHING can happen.

Probably need some guidance on how such situations should be best handled.

I was told by some that I was indecisive at the beginning and that I should be the one deciding on my last day.
Well...to put it on contractual terms, 3 months means 3 months. I don't know if we can force our way through as long as we pay up. The concern I thought is it's still not nice to be so firm on such "favours". My request was acceded somehow there and then. However, it was eventually found that it was done with much unwillingness and displeasure.

Despite how it seems, no I did not plan for a surgery so that I can go to the new company "clean".
No I do not want to disclose to anyone what procedure it was for me. Not going to say it here too.
I just wanted to treat this like a normal MC.
Was told by the doctor prior to surgery that it would be just 1-2 days rest. Was however, informed after the surgery that my MC was longer than told. I informed supervisor immediately of the unexpectedly long rest.
I am told this incident is very irresponsible.

Things just has to come to this stage whereby I so feel like saying "Well..then make today my last day". However, I kept the words. I apologized.

Bad things always happen at the wrong time..huh huh

2011-03-08T12:39:00.003+08:00

Episode 1
When I was in Primary 2, I fractured my arm after falling down from the Monkey Bar. It was PE lesson, not that I was naughty and went out to play. Ahh..so accident-prone.
The pain was so unbearable that I can't even move my arm to get changed. That was the first time I went to the hospital as far as I can remember.
I was given a 1-month MC, I think. Oh gosh, it was so troublesome. I had to ask my classmate to take back my homework for me.
I had no strength in my hand to write. I fractured my right arm, so I had to scribble with my left.
I returned to school with the cast still on my arm. Luckily I had helpful classmates who helped with the heavy bags that all school students have.

Episode 2
I had chicken pox at the age of 24. Don't ask me why I didn't had it earlier. Having it at an older age does make it really uncomfortable and remembered. Haha...
All the fevers, the aches, the blistering and itchiness - I guess a lot of us cannot remember the process as well as I do.
To make things worse, I had a Pharmacy Board Exam that clashes with my MC. I can't go out (chicken pox is contagious). No invigilators would want to come my house (it's not their standard protocol, not like I was hospitalized, at least that is more confined). I almost had to give it a miss.
A common cold and flu does not have to be quarantined. That was the bottleneck - I need to be quarantined. Grr.. Luckily the hospital eventually gave me an ICU room just to take the test. I had to go via the back door, act like a thief and be in contact with as few people as possible.
I did all that and luckily all went well after much talking and worrying.

Episode 3
I just had my first GA surgery last Thursday. I woke up groggy and for the next 2 days sleep was my priority. I was forced to, by my body.
I never had the chance to find out if the grogginess was the effect of GA or that my body detected a wound and was trying to make me rest while it did self-repair.
To make things worse again, it is during my notice period. Little did I expect to be given 10 days MC coz I was told by the consultant prior to surgery that it was at most a few days, thus the weekend should be sufficient rest for me huh...
I guess boss must be mad at me =p As if my shortened notice period after much unhappiness has not been enough of a headache.
But what can I do? I have to bear this unnecessary pain, the expenses, and a scar left on the body. This is not an elective surgery, therefore I had no choice.

真是一波未平一波又起
Bad luck, but can anyone understand?

Mouldy~

2011-02-24T11:22:00.001+08:00

I think I'm growing mould soon...n the longer I stay here.
How good it is to get paid to grow mould...Not.
For retirement, it may be wonderful~

Time flies (or crawl) for a p'cist

2011-02-23T15:02:00.003+08:00

Just received a call from a fellow pharmacist 2 years my junior, relating to work queries made to office. The caller from the other end was unknown until he asked for the name of whom he had made the call to.
Despite saying he is my junior, as a Singaporean guy, he is actually of my age. Hence, after putting down the phone, I made a mental calculation to determine if guys..pharmacists my age has already completed their pre-registration phase.
Answer turn out - almost there, but 'no'.
And so I thought about how long ago it seems to be that I was doing my pre-reg. It felt like quite some time back.
How has other guys my age fared in their career then? Most are earning decent pay, except for those furthering their studies. If we were to look again at the male pharmacists my age, they are still a mere 'trainee' just like what I myself had gone through, and earning meagre pay. How there seems to be a gap between them and their counterparts who has choosen not to take up Pharmacy as their course of studies.
It left me thinking...I do not wish to look back.

Char Kuay Teow

2010-12-13T21:41:00.002+08:00

Heard it over radio~
Somehow Dr Leslie Tay (you know...the ieatishootipost doctor blogger??) was being interviewed about char kuay teow.
This blackish kuay teow fried with beansprout and the much loved (or hated) cockles will be EXTINCT after this generation!! Coz...no one wants to take over this char kuay teow business after their father or ah gong retires.
Well...Dr Leslie gave a lot of reasons..like how some uncles go to him and complains of chronic shouldache from frying kuay teow more than half of his lifetime, and how char kuay teow can hardly be innovated (unlike prawn mee in which we can add big prawns to make it special).
So I was just thinking how about we add big cockles to the kuay teow huh? Haha..and there are those who are considering the health risks of eating cockles.
I'm quite a fan of fried kuay teow.. and actually prawn mee too!! Honestly, the 're-invented' fried kuay teow of using less oil, substituting the ever sinful fried pig's oil or using substandard cockles that are just too tiny kills the meaning of a good-old-traditional-fried-kuay-teow!!!

Smart-->phone

2010-12-01T16:34:00.002+08:00

This entry is typed using my smartphone- iPhone. Still exploring the fun of it.. Lalala

fb~fb~fb

2010-10-05T17:47:00.002+08:00

You are outdated if you do not have a facebook account. Coz my boss (a father of 3 children , eldest about my age) has one too!!
We must really be careful of what we post online. Human interactions are afterall separated by only 6 degrees.

Pharmacist? Pharmist? Pharmers?

2010-09-03T14:10:00.002+08:00

Didn't know being a pharmacist is an international woe.
haha..
I am surprised at the response of a simple post:
http://baheyeldin.com/khalid/why-retail-pharmacist-is-a-bad-career-choice.html

My 5-cents worth:
Well, at the end of the day, it is your choice.
There are people who studied engineering or law and ended up opening their own shops to bake or going into art after a few years to 10-over years? Sometimes it's the time factor (you're born in an era whereby technology is not as advance OR it's blooming, you're born and started working when..well..what you do is just not as recognised as you first thought) We all move on..
Eventually, be happy with what you are doing =)

Voices about YOG

2010-08-24T16:58:00.003+08:00

YOG is gonna be over soon. No doubt I hadn't given much concern about this event before it started, this inagural event has earned so much comments from the public i.e. Singaporeans. Despite wondering why the budget could be exceeded X times (and what a budget is for if it seems like there is no budget looking at the planned and actual utilisation), I was surprised that Singapore can actually have enough venues to host all the games!! Yah..so my first thought was...it's pretty commendable, isn't it?

Yah...then came complaints of sub-standard participants or what nots, empty seats and not enough tickets for those who genuinely wants to watch. I would think these are separate issues, and the responsiblity lies on the individuals or institutions or countries who have or have not promised to appear.

Today, I chanced upon a comment in the news article that
"We have been given the honour of hosting the first Youth Olympic Games, a tribute to the good sporting infrastructure we have, with a wide array of sports and facilities to enjoy. Importantly, the facilities will not be white elephants, since they were already in place before the YOG. I'm sure nations who are thinking of bidding to host future editions of the Games are looking enviously at the high bar we have set."
How many countries held The Olympic Games in the past, and now the stadiums are just stationed there for tourists to visit, holding occassional games? I am more concerned that the facilities indeed will not go to waste. Our facilities are constantly in-use, day-in day-out, and hopefully they still will be...

Company Trip

2010-08-10T10:55:00.002+08:00

1st day of work after a trip to Korea.
I still cannot understand what's good to shop in Korea except for their cosmetics and face masks.
Or maybe this trip repeats my last trip 6 years ago, so it's relatively boring~
I think I prefer personal trips. Although I have to pay on my own, it's still more flexible and enjoyable.
Anyway...photos up once I get them uploaded. Cheers!

Paul

2010-07-08T10:01:00.001+08:00

It looks like the octopus is right again. Together with 'Mani', the parrot.

KOI

2010-07-06T21:05:00.002+08:00

Hee..KOI is not a fish. It's bubble tea!
I see more and more people taking a liking to it =)
Yup..it's seriously nice!!
The first time I tried, i was at AMK and there wasn't so much of a queue. Probably coz it just opened then.
Now it has 6 outlets:

Koi Cafe Ang Mo Kio

Blk 704 Ang Mo Kio Central #01-2545 Tel: +65 6459 1518

Koi Cafe Bishan
513 Bishan street 13 #01-503 Tel: +6258 1729

Koi Cafe Illuma
201 Victoria Street #01-15 Iluma At Bugis Tel: +6884 6817

Koi Cafe People’s Park
1 Park Road #01-16 People’s Park Complex Tel: +65 6536 8330

Koi Cafe Marine Parade
Blk 83 Marine Parade Central #01-562 Tel: +65 6440 4869

Koi Cafe Toa Payoh
190A Toa Payoh Central #01-562 Tel: +65 6256 1169

I especially liked it's AI-YU - there's jelly inside!
To those who hasn't, give it a try. It's gaining unknown popularity so you know how good it is. *wink*

Rat Race

2010-07-05T21:08:00.002+08:00

It has been so long since I last blogged.
I don't even remember what my last entry was all about.
Hmm..more staff leaving the company. Oh gosh...employee's market right now!! So when is it my turn??
Well..sometimes I do feel a little bit mundane. So bored that once I enter office at 8.30am, I'm there until 6+pm. I don't even get to go out for lunch (since there is nothing much we can do for no canteens within walking distance). So that equates very much more than 8-hrs work per day.
Feel very much wanting to pick up Jap again. Was thinking of marketing grad diploma or equivalent but let's just forget about this paper chase for a moment to pick up a more relaxing skill. The best way to get out of the rat race is probably to channel one's energy into something else that one enjoys other than the papers, with value or not.

Cruising~

2010-04-24T11:58:00.002+08:00

Came back from a 3D2N Star Cruise to KL yesterday. Gotten my never-tried-before balcony class room for this trip. Hehe..pretty enjoyable despite being on the same cruise 3 times so far in my life. =)

First time to KL and to Petronas Towers. I know I'm suaku. Nothing special. Probably there for photos and A&W!! Never been there before mah, so must go look look see see. =)

Royal Caribbean next?

Jammed Escalator

2010-03-30T12:04:00.002+08:00

Had my first experience on a jammed escalator @ Bukit Batok MRT station just now. '~'

What happened?? The escalator went 'krong krong krong' !!! Jagged teeth and gear beneath.
Jammed while moving upwards, I thought I was going to fall backwards anytime. The lady besides even held on to me!
I was looking at those who walked up the stairs during the 'krong krong krong' process (what to do, I can't run up nor run back down on firm ground) and they were looking with fear too.
After much 'krong krong krong' (about a min? which is long coz anything can happen) it then came to a halt - heng ah...it didn't roll back. hee..
We had to walk up the escalator with much whispering and sighs of relief from most.

What a day -.-"

JGH

2010-03-29T20:07:00.002+08:00

Received a brochure from JGH, recruiting pharmacists. They sure have their way of getting our contacts.

Well, I think I know a little bit more about JGH than of KTPH even though JGH is not even built. Either that their advertisement is more wide-spread or it's one with even more "wow" factors.

I still marveled at JGH's arrangement of of their beds in the C Class ward. Each patient will have a window of his/her own due to the staggered arrangement of the windos and bed. It really looks more appealing that even bed-ridden patient can now look out of his/her own window, on top of the fact that such design proved (yes, they've trialed and tested) to be cooler. For those who have entered C Class wards before, you'll know how stuffy it is in there. Thinking of innovation with the patients in mind - kudos!

Bored~

2010-03-09T21:50:00.000+08:00

I sometimes feel so bored I feel like dying. =(

It's more like..err..a 9-5 job is a 9-5 job. I have nothing to do after I reach home everyday and nothing to make me feel fulfilling.

It's gonna get worse if I continue to be such couch potato everyday after I reach home. What should I do??

Fun-filled days~

2010-02-28T12:08:00.003+08:00

Had a fulfilling week this wk...Hee..so happy~

Heard more news from my AH girls. Yeah..and no matter what, ultimately the aim is to be happy everyone!
Heard from my teacher during our annual house visiting on CNY that her children are all doing something very different from what they had studied in schools. The lawyer-trained is no longer a lawyer after a few years, the engineer who graduated from a well-know overseas college and who was once angry with her bosses for being old-fashioned is also not an engineer right now, and her son who wasn't the smartest of the 3 is earning the most right now. That sets me thinking, well these are not isolated cases. That's is how the world has been. Ultimately, it's most important to stay happy and enjoy what you're doing!

And thanks to the girls for celebrating Joa's and my b'day!
Thanks for the flower! It's blooming in my house right now. Of coz...more meet-ups as each is going different path right now.

Fri was a marathon run, 1st to boss's house, and then to meet my uni girls. They was all so interested in my newly-acquired flat. Hee.. If anyone is interested I can bring you to see the construction progress of it. *smiles* It's exciting! We love the flat and it's location. It's really a treasure - even more so after 'supervising' it's progress last night. =) Looking forward to the next meet-up in May! Hope to hear some good news from the group too.

CNY celebration at boss's house, before meeting up with the uni clique was marvelous. As usual, boss likes to make us happy. It's a fun evening, I would say. Had food, games, and a chance for 10mil. Keke... And looking forward to the incentive trip in Aug. *grinz*

Post CNY

2010-02-18T21:11:00.002+08:00

Huat ah! And so does the newly-opened 'playground' of the 'risk takers'.
I wonder how Singapore is going to curb it's crime rate, looking at the news of gambling-related crime.
Wouldn't it be a good idea to ceiling the number of visits Singaporeans /PRs has to the casino if preventing locals from gambling overboard is the concern?
Would tax therefore drop if 'the country' has earned more from not one, but 2 casinos?

Boss gave a token of ang pow today on our 1st day of work after CNY. Huat ah! Hehe...

CNY

2010-02-04T19:17:00.003+08:00

Probably don't have time for updates during CNY, so might as well do it now.

This year's CNY seems a bit...low on mood.
No idea why.

Haven't gotten my 2 sets of new year clothes unlike previous years when I always carry on with this tradition.
No excitement about visits anymore. Not to relative's house, not even to teacher's house, although this tradition has been on for eon.

I have a leave on Chu 4 (forced leave by company, annual leave deducted). Wonder what to do with this extra day. Hmm...not like I wanted that day. With such a long weekend and not going anywhere special - 闷.

CNY...Anyone allows me to go your house 拜年? =p

Whines

2010-01-22T14:13:00.003+08:00

Sometimes I wonder..why the bad attitude with Singaporeans. I wonder if anyone shares the same sentiments that I do during daily commuting.

1.
People are still not keeping left when standing on the elevator! It's ok if it's non-peak. BUT...during peak hours when some people wants to rush but others do not, I think it makes sense to clear the 'express lane'. Not that I'm always rushing. Just find it rather amusing that whenever the 'express lane' jams, I'll see human heads bobbing up down left right like how otters do it in zoos. =p

2.
Singaporeans' eyes are probably somewhere at the back. Try, in busy times, to walk past a stream of human beings, there are bound to be collisions or near-collisions with either 1 sheep of the opposite stream or from somewhere else. Usually, they only care about their ipod or handphone on hand to care about who or what they are approaching. Some others just walk into you straight even though they are given plenty of space to maneuver elsewhere. I never understand why I met this almost every morning, but never once in other developed countries. Hmm...what's wrong with people in this part of the globe?

ok..enough whining for now.

There's No More Appropriate Title Than *$^#%@

2010-01-12T23:34:00.003+08:00

My day is like shit today.
Being blamed for nth that I did wrong while juz trying to elicit a response can be equally shocking. Looks like no response to me is a good response to me.
@#^#$&%

Happy New Year EveryOne~~

2010-01-05T16:28:00.002+08:00

I think lucky me had a wonderful 2009 to invite the coming 2010.

~In 2009~
I had a job change which allows me (at times like this to blog), more free times for work-life balance
Gotten a flat, initally seem to be out of inpromptu-ness, but managed to have thoughts sorted out, turning dream into reality
Went on a long enough holiday over the festive season with the help of a nice boss & dear darling who did most of the planning. We're lucky enough not to have the snow & transport hiccups

~Ended 2009~
Still in Rome, had a great week. Things appeared to be going my way. Hopefully it ended good, it starts good.

~Started 2010~
Went back to office knowing my probation has ended.

~Coming 2010~
Hope things still go smooth
Gotta save to repay a huge debt
Learn how to be a better gf

Ciao~

Merry Christmas!!

2009-12-24T15:59:00.002+08:00

Thanks for all wishing me bon voyage! I won't forget your pressies =) though limited by the amount of euros I'm bringing over.
Have a Merry Merry Christmas!! Enjoy the seasonal festive. And an advanced Happy New Year!!!
See you guys next year~

Reckless drivers

2009-12-23T13:49:00.003+08:00

Saw 'My Paper' today's follow-up complaint about drivers who don't signal in their forum's corner of the newspaper.
I absolutely agree. Drivers nowadays probably think the road is theirs.

Just yesterday, while going home, I witnessed 2 drivers who just swerve out of the right turning lane without signalling because they have no patience waiting for the lane to clear.
On monday, there was a near miss of a car and a bus at the junction near novena square probably because the car wanted to beat red light.
A few days ago, there was another driver who tried to change multiple lanes without even looking.

It's amusing how drivers can ignore the lives of not just themselves but also the passengers with them. Think Singaporeans just have no sense of responsibility. Too proud too dumb.

Avatar

2009-12-21T11:32:00.002+08:00

Blue aliens living on a planet called Pandora. I thought it sounds boring to watch. Plus all the bombing and Aviation shooting from the trailer...Yawnz. This must be a guy's show.
I misjudged it!
Avatar is actually worth the 3 hrs of cinema time (yes, that looong~). The effect from 1 of the most expensive film. Thumbs up!
The storyline..hmm..I was so engrossed I too was confused where The Reality and The 'Dream' was. I think the director has won it that he can capture his audience this way.
Go catch it!!

This is going to be the death of me

2009-12-16T21:24:00.002+08:00

Fuming....
Why is there someone who can sit around doing nothing the whole day usually, but when there is the slightest thing to kpo he can touch the smallest thing possible and do that for the whole day!!

Sometimes I wonder why my office table is tidier than my house's table despite working in office for a longer time.

New BTO flats

2009-12-15T20:50:00.002+08:00

Dawson is finally out today, after the keys of Pinnacle@Duxton was given to 88 residents yesterday.

Together with Dawson are another 2 BTO at Bukit Panjang and Sembawang areas. I personally like the Dawson's combined studio-and-4/5-room flat for Multi-Generation living. =) But prices for Dawson is..wow!! Just as announced, prices will go up up up~
I still heart my Park Central!! =)

Considering it takes 6 years for Dawson to be ready, and the number of levels will only go up up up too, couples will never have enough combined pay for them to be entitled to high enough loan amount, I wonder how the next generation is going to pay for flats in the future. How to encourage early marriage this way?

Despite my complaints, I selfishly don't want HDB prices to stagnant for a better future of my flat =p

iPhone Craze

2009-12-10T13:34:00.002+08:00

SINGAPORE: The competition for the iPhone market in Singapore is getting keener, with all the three telcos now offering the device.
The competition started on Tuesday night with SingTel tweaking its iPhone plans to make them more attractive.
On Wednesday, M1 announced that it will offer a 12—gigabyte data bundle for two of its lower—end iPhone plans, which previously offered 10GB. The data charges are also now capped at a lower S$30.
It was a response to StarHub’s announcement earlier in the day of a S$30 cap to its data charges.
Both StarHub and M1 started selling the iPhone on Wednesday, ending the nearly 18—month monopoly which SingTel had over the sale of iPhones in Singapore.
With the latest development, the iPhone mania returned with a vengeance.
At two of M1’s collection points, the queue started on Tuesday night, hours before the phone became available at midnight.
Some 1,500 customers formed long lines at Paragon and Westmall, as those who had pre—ordered the phone had to join walk—in customers in the same queue.
When MediaCorp visited the Paragon Orchard outlet around noon on Wednesday, about 100 people were still waiting to be served.
Lawyer Ramesh Tiwary, who has been eyeing to sign up after his contract expired two months ago, did not mind the long wait.
"Over the last couple of days, the plans have been getting better and better, so I think now is the right time to get it. Now, it’s really good because over a few nights, things have become a lot better," he said.
Over at the StarHub’s Plaza Singapura collection point, queues were not as long because only customers who had pre—ordered their iPhones get to collect them.
Walk—in customers need to place their orders and are alerted to return to one of 20 collection points that is nearest to them. A StarHub spokesperson said this arrangement saves customers from waiting in line.
Still, customers like Aces Lim waited two hours before finally receiving her prized gadget.
For customer Michelle Tok, who was only browsing, she is hoping that more tempting offers will be dished out.
She said: "Prices are all very competitive, it’s not really a major issue right now. There’s a cap to how low they can go also. Of course, I would love to get it free, but it’s not going to happen.
"I think it’s the perks and also the after—service and feedback that I get from my friends that will affect my decision."
And here’s good news for Channel NewsAsia fans.
The Channel NewsAsia iPhone app is now available via SMS download by dialling 75500 with the message "app", so not just SingTel, but also M1 and Starhub subscribers can enjoy the free news app.
The news app is available at the iTunes store or via the channelnewsasia.com’s app page as a free download.

Wow..more attractive offers awaits~ Wonders what's the craze about this. For a phone that half the population is getting, it doesn't seem that attractive to me anymore. =p

Slaps myself in the face

2009-12-08T12:28:00.002+08:00

I think I just opened a can of worms last week. Was making myself miserable for no good reason.
Curosity kills the cat. Lesson learnt. But...I just thought it's not too bad to learn about some stuff through the unconventional way. =p
Women~ You can never understand us (we don't even understand ourselves).

Back to work issues...

2009-11-25T15:01:00.002+08:00

1 mth plus into working in a new environment.
Hmm..did I mention it's an ulu location?? Yes..so much so that we need someone to go out and tabao for the rest who is in office. *sulks*
My work can get busy at times, sometimes not. Good enough I can still spend a teeny weeny bit of time to do my own web surfing. =)
Leave application is flexible! Hooray! Much better than hospitals I must say, although it's at the expense of my pay coz I'm not confirmed yet. Good enough. Italy..here I come~

Park Central @ AMK

2009-11-10T19:16:00.002+08:00

Yeah..my going-to-be dream house. My home!

Click click: http://www.parkcentral.com.sg/

The showflat was very nicely done up. Very attractive~
But ID aside.. the facts presented below. =)

Site plan..hmm...doesn't seem very clear here. (Click to enlarge)

The layout of my flat..#209. hehe.

Isn't it good to have the balcony facing outwards?? Hehe... We'll be facing the old flats but a little bit high enough not to be blocked by them. Cool..isn't it?

The floor area is 120sqm. As you can see, a lot of unusable spaces such as balcony and planter areas. And that means we've to think of how to convert them into less wasted spaces on top of restrictions imposed by HDB. Looks like we must cleverly think of ways to make use of space.

I'm glad we had a hassle-free walk-in instead of the balloting process. Although there is not much choices available, it's better than stressing over choice units being taken up in the queue process. =)

Have to cough out ka-chings right now.

Smokers

2009-11-05T13:25:00.002+08:00

Saw a smoker carrying a trail of smoke with him as he walked past the bus stop in the morning.
Just wondering if they ever get fined for that.
They are polluting the Earth and bringing harm to others who breath in 2nd hand. If people are fined in MRT stations for just drinking water, stating that the spill can cause falls (even with plain water), why are they so lax with smokers? Should they be fined for smoking outside their 'designated smoking area'? Are they not suppose to smoke within I-can't-remember-how-many-meters around the bus stop?
The world is not making sense.

MOH Blog

2009-11-04T18:55:00.005+08:00

I didn't know MOH has a blog and our fellow pharmacists have written so much in it.

It's not just the clinical aspect. Look at where they're working. Look at what they're helping out with. Yeah..pharmacist is an all-rounder!

3 Nov - Asst Prof Joyce Lee (http://www.pharmacy.nus.edu.sg/staff/phalycj/)

http://mohsingapore.blogspot.com/2009/11/not-yesterdays-pharmacist-any-more.html

2 Nov - Adjunct Assoc Prof CHAN Cheng Leng (http://www.pharmacy.nus.edu.sg/staff/adjunct.html)

http://mohsingapore.blogspot.com/2009/11/h1n1-vaccines-keeping-vigilant-eye-on.html

31 Oct - Adjunct Assoc Prof Lam Pin Woon (http://www.pharmacy.nus.edu.sg/staff/adjunct.html)

http://mohsingapore.blogspot.com/2009/10/winning-is-just-bonus.html

Away from AH Day 6

2009-10-26T17:11:00.002+08:00

I finally get to experienced how office work feels like again.. I think the choice wasn't wrong. =)
I'm gonna have home-cooked food by darling later on..yeah!!

New Endeavour..

2009-10-21T21:28:00.002+08:00

Had a 'personal tutor' today who spent his whole day just giving me an orientation, plus another half day tomorrow. Woah.. it's the first time I ever had such 'personal training'. Very not used to it.
I was facing information overload after a few hours. =(

General impression:
~ We have a number of young/not-so-old colleagues around, which I think would make it enjoyable to talk to them. =)
~ I'm new to GPO tender!!! Help!!
~ Miserable lunchtime coz industrial area makes it hard to go out. Might be stuck with 'tabao-ed' food and thinking of what else to do besides work during lunch hours.
~ Met storeperson Uncle Rahman who gave me a lift to CCK on the way home. He has been working with our big boss for 20yrs!! (the company is only 15 years old) He came here together with boss. Woo~...pioneers!

Randomness:
~ While at CCK bus interchange, I heard a BPian saying "eh...today 'Tiger' not around". Haha..the nickname that seems to last forever. =p Ex-BPians would know what I'm referring to. = Reminiscence =

Counting Down

2009-10-15T14:06:00.003+08:00

I can't believe that I'm actually MSN-ing during work hours. A short 15 minutes to login before patients start streaming in, but was it possible previously?
My sian-ness is overwhelming..hehe. So much so that colleagues are also influenced to be equally sian, if not, more sian than I am. And more will follow my steps?? Hehe *shrugs*

Things doesn't seem to improve, with new staff coming in. Probably foreigners are good. They do not expect much, unlike Singaporeans. Afterall they are given housing allowances which we are not getting. I don't think the allowance is applicable to other private companies? So it gives us good reasons why more Singaporeans are somewhere else too.

Yes, I'm in my whine-ny mood again...3 more days~

Moving on...

2009-10-05T14:16:00.002+08:00

Just about a month ago I wrote an entry. In a fury, I said I was quitting. My friend asked me if I did mean it. Nah~ I was just saying that in a spite of anger. Wasn't serious at that time.

1 month later from that entry, I've announced my plan to quit. Pretty sudden I admit. From going to the interview to actually signing the agreement, it was just a 2-days gap. And I tendered the next day. Well, opportunities to do something different and which I thoughtI'd like doesn't come easy. I am even giving up my bonuses for this.

Boss wasn't surprised. Think she had expected I'd leave sooner or later anyway. Lost of another manpower = more need to recruit/replace. I don't know how they are going to prepare for the BIG MOVE now they are just doing the replacement phase. This I think the senior management have to sort out before more people leave. I have no idea if they think I'm leaving without prior notice and if they want to be hostile so be it. I'm doing as per contract. In fact I've given slightly more than the 2 weeks stated. The boss will never say all the best. So here I wish myself 'all the best and hope I'll be happier there' *grinz*

Yada-yada...

2009-09-29T23:34:00.005+08:00

Feeling extremely sian today. Is it the result of a long long day? Work that ends at 8.45pm (though I started work at 11am =p)? Or is it something else? Will my luck change?

Side note. We have a great community at Bt Batok! Andrew now knows both myself and my sis. What a small world.

Feel like blabbering about things, but I have no idea what to blabber on. Yada-yada... Just don't feel like sleeping coz work starts 10.30am tomorrow. Yada-yada-blah-blah-blah. I should just sleep. Good night.

Wedding bells

2009-09-22T22:04:00.003+08:00

Facebook looks like a fabulous gossip place.
Yet heard another successful proposal!! Sweet little couples... Congrats on having found your happiness!! Gee~
Wonders how the guy actually thought through the process, and how the girl actually agreed. How would I say yes? Would I give such easy time?? Wahahaha... =x
Nah..No bad feelings about my boy. He's great!!
Just envious of their ring...Happy for them and more to come. Oh gosh..I must get some 1st hand stories!!
*Hears more wedding bells ringing~*

Half gone wisdom...

2009-09-20T16:48:00.002+08:00

Gotten rid of half my wisdom on Fri.
Talking abt the so-called 'negotiation' of my planned MC, I'm still mad at it. Shan't dwell on it again.

The whole process was rather thrilling. Hee..
Unlike Regina who has to wait outside after her anesthesia, mine wasn't so truncated.
They had to confirm at least 3 times it's the excision of the LEFT upper & lower wisdom teeth.
Anesthesia was administered with this metal-looking syringe. The dentist poked a few times into my gum, then deeper, and 1 jab on the upper gum. OK lah...it wasn't as painful as imagined.
Waited about 5 minutes lying down on the operation table, whole body and head covered except my mouth. Can feel the numbness. When I try to bite, the left gum was all swollen due to the needle pokes!
Think she had a hard time struggling with my lower tooth. There were more than 5 times of drilling. A few times she tried to yank out parts of the tooth, but the attempt was futile. I could feel bits of the tooth coming out. Not so much of pain but I think it's the force of extraction that's kinda scary, and the impact on the side of my lips when she kept opening my mouth bigger and neighbouring teeth.
My lower tooth came out in 4 parts..boo~ (photo not shown coz I think it's disgusting)
Once the gauze went in, that ends the whole process, within 15 minutes I think. From registration to getting my meds, it took just 1 hour..very fast!
The feeling of anesthesia was rather fun too. Feel my left cheek swell like pig. It was all numb, feeling-less to poking and temperature. Drank water, but nope, I did not spill any. *winkz*
The pain that came thereafter was excruciating. It came and went in slow pulses that can hurt so much my mouth went stiff. 1 tab of Arcoxia was all I had throughout these few days. Lucky me not having to bear the pain to sleep. Yeah!
No pain on the 2nd day. There's a bit of swell, no bruises *phew*. I can open my mouth to brush. Yeah! I think the whole process was quite successful. Just a bit of sore throat and headache today which I aren't sure if the extraction is the cause. Hate having to finish antibiotics though, but seeing having food debris on the tooth that was given back (blood-stained...yucks), I had better take it.

Unfair!!

2009-09-08T22:08:00.002+08:00

Complaints complaints complaints.
Grr... Can't even go for a problematic wisdom tooth extraction at wish. I've already shortchanged myself having the excision done before a public hols!!
Already working and talking non-stop with a sore painful tooth is a chore, and yet....

Yada..yada...
And various other welfare reasons.
I'm quitting!!

Compassion

2009-08-02T11:10:00.002+08:00

Human-ness should come from how you treat your staff as well.

I don't know why that I seriously felt a lack of compassion. Felt worthless to stay. Probably it's the comparison with other companies that makes it so. Or maybe I shouldn't be comparing to big companies.

Coming to think of it...
1. Having to barge right into HR asking for the status of the contract as close to just less than a week of re-employment, to...
2. Not having anything set up for me when I start work from small things like a simple name stamp, to...
3. Including me in the right email group for info dissemination, to..
4. Allocating work (including training).
All are either given on a last minute basis or things are just not arranged at all. Imagine not having a single basic thing set up for you even at 2+months into employment. Very efficient~

Then comes my personal grudge of not allocating a single leave at all. Everything just because the above are not set up right in the first place despite bugging, numerous. Leave really affects one mood a lot, especially mine since little things are not even done right. This is not how one should welcome or treat your new staff.

Is it just me?

Tioman getaway~

2009-07-23T22:43:00.009+08:00

Finally a weekend getaway~
It's so hard to take leave, so all I could ever afford is a weekend.
Minus off all the time spent in traveling--the bus ride that took forever, and the ferry that never come, all others were great, relaxing, fun!!
The pics tell us all.

Just look at all our smiles...so real..so jovial =)
I need LONGER weekends...
Seriously in need of a respectful weekend...*whines*

I'm a 2 month old Pharmacist...

2009-07-11T13:20:00.002+08:00

Today marks the completion of my 2nd month as a p'cist. ~.~
Tho I felt like 2 years have passed. oh no...这样一来很快老的 leh...
Heard lots of demoralising news recently. hai~ 真是命苦啊~
Have always told myself not to complain repeatedly. Looks like I still fail at being convincing. =(

有问题

2009-06-22T21:44:00.002+08:00

Sometimes I'd think I'm getting more and more 心理不平衡 whenever people ask me about leaves and flexibility of work. Did some whining again. I should stop being a bitch, but..can I?

Lost

2009-06-14T21:29:00.002+08:00

Wonders where my ka-chings has gone to even without spending much. Must be the exorbitant fee just for my license and the Congress. I seriously think there should be reimbursement.
Very unhappy.

Rojak

2009-06-09T22:45:00.002+08:00

I keep having a feeling tomorrow is a Thur when it's only Wed.
My spatial feel is being put into a blender. Brrr...
This week is a rojak week. I'm doing all the shifts possible in 1 single week.
Now my mind is so rojak I go home with headache all the time.
I think I'm feeling more spaced out whenever possible. Not tired as in sleepy per say, more of burnt out..Charcoal black aka 'Chao Tar'...
Sorry darling for facing my burnt-out look, and thankz for your understanding. =)

05.31.09

2009-05-31T21:23:00.002+08:00

05.31.09
你我.相依.永久

How romantic for the couple to think of it.
Had my 1st ever wedding invitation to my name by this sweet pair. Eddie (my colleague 5 years ago who still remembers us telling him an invite is a must if he gets married) & Mandy.
Had a great wedding lunch at Marina Mandarin. Nice ambiance. Funny montage. And it's a really different feeling compared to attending relative's. Felt quite touched after their montage..strangely.. *shrugs*
They have had a long-standing relationship of 8-9yrs (they ROMed close to 1yr ago..how far apart is this with the banquet). And it's yet another phase of life. Felt so excited for them!! Stay blissful!

Back to the tables..I was surprised everyone still remembered me!! They even knew my name after such a long 5 years of not contacting. Thanks Choon Tat for bringing everyone together! The old CAVR has indeed evolved. People leave, new people entered. My supervisor is now married with a cute chubby child and a very pretty wife!! And he lectures at Ngee Ann Polytechnic right now. How time flies.. I kinda missed the times as I chatted with the all-time nice colleagues. Can I turn clock's arms?

8th day at work...

2009-05-19T21:19:00.002+08:00

Day count #8 and my 2nd week at work officially as a pharmacist. Why 8 when it's only Tue? coz I worked on Sat as well...boo.
I definitely feel more relaxed than pre-reg training days, probably coz responsibilities haven't kick in yet =P It'll come, anytime soon.

Well, we're still doing the 'dung bug's job' and having 'war' at the Outpatient Pharmacy.
My days always start off bluish, dragging myself to work. When work starts and crazy busy times set in, I kinda 4get my blues, probably coz it was juz plain crazy, gives me headache at times.

I truly think as a p'cist we need to be succinct and clear in bringing messages across, unconfusing. We need to be convincing to not just the patients, but the doctors, nurses and everyone else. The need to translate what's up there in that jelly-like compartment and bring it to share.

My dream still remains the same, for those who knows me well.

Ahhhh....

2009-05-09T00:04:00.002+08:00

I think I'm regretting. 1 week break might be too short for me.
I can foresee myself dragging my feet to work on Mon.
Therefore...Can the weekend be longer??
Arghh...I hate this feeling.

Welcome 2 Taiwan =p

2009-04-29T18:47:00.014+08:00

Post-dated Taipei trip.
It was a short 5 days to be going anywhere far.
Outskirts include 九份, 野柳.
The rest are city tours comprising 士林, 西门丁,台北101, 北投的温泉, and 淡水的情人桥.

Photo Galore!! Enjoy!

Gotcha! The 'galore' is only 10% of what we have. =p
At least these are the snapshots of each locations.
Sry, I'm just being the lazy me. (No captions even)

My Most Said Phrase of the Day: "I'm not satisfied with my pay"

2009-04-27T22:09:00.002+08:00

My blog is not dead yet. So ppl...don't start abandoning this space yet. =P

Yes, my most said phrase, apart from checking for patient's IC number/address and asking "Any allergies", my next most said phrase as printed above.

Should have requested for locum...*Bangs Head*
The hospital has got... well...mediocre welfare (Opps). But it's a fact our pay is lower than other hospital's. And what I have to do today is to barge into the HR office today asking if my contract has been drafted. They are..well...not very fast huh, letting my contract sit there collecting dust and not informing me. It's not alright unless there is an intention to revise my pay *wink* which I doubt so. They are obviously not paying us across the board. Humph...

P/S: Any lobangs for CRA/ Regulatory position in pharma? I'm keen. Have been keen all along actually, and am 'keener' now. Slight internship experience in pharma should save me?

KNS

2009-04-01T09:32:00.002+08:00

I'm going to act 1st before they say anything, at least on my blog =p
Out of kindness I thought I can go JMC earlier for CE. But who knows they don't Skype thru JMC. Ok! I know I had assumed, but it's out of goodwill I thought of attending and..we had stocktake till 9.30pm yesterday before we can set our mind to think of the next day. I can jolly well reach here at 9am today instead of 8am.
I don't know what is going to be said about me again, but it doesn't make sense for me to travel all the way, with my personal laptop (mind you, it's personal laptop somemore. Too bad they have too few laptop to lend me and all are in use.I'm fine with it, so I brought my own, out of goodwill again) and travel 1hr to reach JMC for me to start my stuff. I'd rather be here early, fast fast finish it and not travel anymore (for the sake of not getting into more confusions again).
What's more. Bcoz I had my laptop with me, I can actually start work at 8am. (She sounds like I can't even enter JMC at that time coz it's closed but I did.) Honestly I don't see anything wrong with it.
I'm getting sick of all these.

埋怨

2009-03-29T19:26:00.003+08:00

While the majority of the pre-regs are now full fledged p'cist (congrats!), I still have 6 wks more to complete. A lot of ppl asked why. That's bcoz I didn't do my 6 wks of hospital attachment previously while others did. Never did I regret the choice of going out to see how industry performs though.

Still in doubt whether I'm suited for hospital. Probably not. IMO, it's not just the Viva alone that causes some of us to have doubt in becoming a p'cist bah. Somehow boss and the rest of the p'cist don't understand us. It seems like there's too much misunderstandings to clear. A lot of miscommunications. It becomes more of a management problem rather than self-doubt that we develop what we're thinking of right now. Are we such escapist? or Had they misjudged what that is going through our minds? It's just too many things to explain here.

Even though I had told them my wish is to stay,(Well..I can jolly well start looking for my 1st choice jobs since Jan. Why didn't I even send out a single resume? It's not bcoz there's no offer. It's juz bcoz I thought there might still be chance for me to develop some kinda liking to what I'm doing now) now I'm having doubts. Seriously!
Take this wk for eg. I had not done any readings as a pre-reg this wk, and yet I felt overwhelmed with work. Even as an intern or part-timer previously I had stayed back to complete what I need to complete without anyone asking or 'wayang-ing' to ppl of higher authority. I had no complaints. I don't understand why it matters so much who stayed back late or who doesn't. Anyway, it's true that ppl who didn't stay doesn't mean they're not doing work at home. It's unfair.
As I put everything down and think abt it. Only now do I realised I've swallowed a lot of unhappiness (applies also for the other pre-reg bah). And probably bcoz we're so disappointingly used to it, it appears not a problem, and I just don't wish to even mention a single word.
Politics..Argh!

If I have to go through politics in order to make ppl see, I shall be out and away.

Time-out

2009-03-14T00:16:00.003+08:00

Dinner out with the AH girls was great. Ohh..How long hasn't we been able to enjoy ourselves like that, like what used to be post-exam activity.

Not to forget the eventual meet-up for the JC Jiemeis also. Arranged since Dec last yr and only managed to meet last week. Next upcoming one at 18Apr. Girls...pls stick to it and double highlight it on your calendar!!!! =p And I seriously missed our get-aways. Ohh~ pray we have one sometime soon where I can see the light...hee.

Poisoned

2009-03-02T22:48:00.004+08:00

Sometimes I feel so blessed just to have you by my side.
But still...me being a little greedy (maybe slightly more than a little)...still love surprises!! They serve as good bonuses.
Sometimes I think I think too much.

Poisoned. 越陷越深。But don't think I need detox yet.
女人。。。

MC Day 8

2009-02-26T14:35:00.002+08:00

Ok...I'm feeling truly bored.
Have depleted my store of movie vcd/dvd at home.
Yes, there are learning log to complete, BUT... procrastinating as usual. I have afterall, another 6 days of MC.
2 weeks MC is kinda looong. What to do when the pox just refuse to dry up.
I think the big ones are going to leave crater-like scars on me, just like what the BCG had done. They went thru the same process of vesicle formation and drying up, what other differences do you think they'll go away with? I'm disfigured!!! Hopefully not.

Sickness Day 2

2009-02-20T14:14:00.002+08:00

Is acyclovir working on me? There seems to be more vesicles coming out. Starting to think if I shld have taken the vaccine way before to avoid so much trouble. *slaps myself*
All the qns abt SPC test. To trouble everyone else for special arrangement as well.
My core temperature just read 38.2. Ok, I didn't know I'm so hot.
Am feeling really lethargic, stomach prob still there, accompanied by headache, muscle pain n...itch though none has crusted yet. Generally quite unwell.

I actually expect more care.
I dunno. Maybe I hasn't done enough too.
Shall not complain.

Varicella Zoster

2009-02-19T11:44:00.002+08:00

Am counting those liquid-filled vesicles now. Count check at 11.46: ~6
Started with fever in the morning. Muscle ache, in fact abdominal cramp as well. Generally unwell.
Spotted more unusual rash as I was ready to go out see Dr. Asked him of chicken pox possibility which he told me to monitor further.
Ok, now I'm up and down aka 忐忑不安 =P

Implications that might follow:
- Cannot sit for Competency Test!!! (What else can be more serious than not getting my license?)
- If 2 wks MC given, Viva would be out for me as well.
- Training at NCC this wk halted especially when I don't want to infect every single immunocompromised cancer patients over there. And so I don't know what to do to make up for the lost training.

How suay can I get?
Can there not be further vesicles appearing so I can be saved of this stupid virus?

Procrastinator

2009-02-15T21:27:00.002+08:00

I name myself an expert at procrastination. Took leave on fri but has done nothing much really.
The bed is probably the most comfortable place in the world. Have been pigging in it for hours.
Even with that much sleep, my left eyelid has been twitching the whole day. Must be my lazy right eye snatching sleep from it's neighbour.

I want a clear blue sky =P

2009-02-09T16:31:00.002+08:00

2 posts in a day.
Not that I'm too free. I just wanna whine. Don't be misled by the title. It's a totally different issue.

It's not hard to understand why sis would rather go out than to stay at home whole day.
I think I've subconsciously done that too.
On a number of occasions, he's successfully chased us out of the house. We've all had enough of these nonsense. Coming to think of it, it's quite scary to have such heated arguments. But that's only the start. I'm quite used to it, but I guess there are others who are not.
I don't know what else to say for a post meant for the eye of the public. I think I've complained enough in my previous posts anyway.

Randomness.
I don't know when it is I start looking at the night sky. It's only in recent years I start appreciating it even from a walk home. It's tranquility looking at the twinkling stars, spotting my Orion (what to do when this is the only constellation I know how to spot). 好梦幻的 Clear Blue Sky =P

Weather Outlook

2009-02-09T11:02:00.002+08:00

Gloomy...
This is not about the weather's weather, but abt my weather.

Main Forecast:

Dark clouds over 9-12Feb.
(Got painful presentation to prepare for and the upcoming test)

13-15Feb should see some sunlight peeking through the clouds.
(暴风雨前的宁静. Got a little bit of breathing space, but still gotta read for NCC and test.)

Heavy rain with thunderstorm from 16-20Feb.
(Foresee NCC attachment with questions bombarded, ans req the next day, weather could possibly change to hailstorm, ouch!)

21-22Feb sees typhoon.
(Better to stay indoors. Purpose? To mug lor..but I guessed I'd also be drained by then from the previous hailstorm.)

Am awaiting 23rd Feb to be over. At least the bulk of it would be over by then, leaving Viva to clear up.
No other terms can describe this Pre-reg Training as aptly as pregnancy. =P It's the painful labour period now.

Lack of Sleep

2009-02-03T18:04:00.000+08:00

Sleep affects me once again. Not as much as last time when I was practically coughing and voice-less for a wk. My 2nd time at MC since starting work.
It's funny how a MC can allow more work to be done even though sleep predominates my day. The most amaxing thing is my panda eyes from last night disappeared when I tried to find traces of it just now!
Now I appreciate once again how a MC can help greatly in getting work done. Afterall we're given 14 days MC, a waste not to take right? And I'm already considered the healthiest out of the batch. Yah..true..have never taken MC before and had gone to clinics stating 'first visit'. Either that's true or I was doctor-hopping.

Emo-ing..with project presentations and our big test coming up, I foresee more sleepless nights. As if that's not enough, NCC to add on just before the test is a real killer. Leave must be cleared before the test!

What a day...

2009-01-25T14:44:00.002+08:00

My 200th post. Say Yeah!!

It was interview day cum 'meet in-laws' day yesterday. Irregardless, it was also my calmest day. No nervousness, no jittery. I had nothing much to say for my interview, don't feel like talking yesterday. I don't know if they really want me or not. In any case, I really feel nothing. Yes.. sound very stoney.
Had my 1st visit to his house too. It was a normal meet-up with his parents, didn't talk much as well. Maybe shall elaborate more when go over again on 初三.

Anyway, it's CNY!
在牛年里，祝大家。。。
新年快乐
’牛‘转乾坤
心想事成
旺。。旺。。旺。。

It's my day! My b'day! =P

2009-01-16T22:39:00.003+08:00

Declaring a yr wiser now!
Thx everyone for your wishes. An accumulated wishes from all over the places - sms, msn, facebook and personal wishes, lets me know that you guys noted or rmb my b'day. Very much appreciated!

Had been a real hectic week for me. Really bz. So much so that I'm looking forward to a short break on CNY. Hopefully can start catching friends up starting march/april, which is close to a yr since I last do my catching up. 人老了，见面的机会也少了.

A big thank you to AH pre-reg for the small celeb with the cake. 真是好姐妹!
Also thx darling for the advance surprise. =) Never fails to make me smile. =P

Irritating patient

2009-01-01T11:41:00.002+08:00

I don't understand why some patients just enjoy picking up a fight. Spoilt my last day of 2008 by having such irritating patient. Obviously she's purposely picking a fight with me coz she came with the 'I don't think you're willing to help me' attitude to start with when I'm already trying to see what I can do. Obviously it's gonna take time, if you're not happy with a little wait, just bring your prescription with you. Do you think you're going to a market by coming empty-handed?
I was even trying to see if she's under psychiatry care as per previous patients who has come making a scene, but she wasn't. I don't blame such patients as I understand their mood can be chaotic. She just refused to listen and can even make a few turns out and back to the pharmacy just to hurl insults back at me. Duh! I was already trying to be nice to tell her she can visit the Dr, and if she'd rather walk away without even stopping to listen, fine. If she'd rather complain than to go without medicines, what's more is there I can do?

On hindsight, the rest of my day was somewhat affected. Although I thought I was fine, I guessed I was still in the moody moody state. Sorry if that has affected you too.

Time Flies...Don't They?

2008-12-21T14:16:00.001+08:00

Was looking at the pics we pre-regers took a few months ago. Comparing with the photos now, we do look quite different. More matured? More haggard? Grew older liao?

It's surprising what a short 6 months can do to us. Our smiles are really different.

The Power of Vitamin M

2008-12-19T22:05:00.002+08:00

Super duper elated today to know that extra ka-chings are going into the payroll. Yeah! Not that there's a huge surge in the digits shown in the bank acct, just that it came as a surprise since we were told that we're not entitled to these.
Such the power. It can really bring my sian-ness up to manic state.
Wahaha... That makes this Dec a really wonderful month. So many things to keep me smiling. =)

Girls' Talk (Supposedly)

2008-12-17T23:03:00.002+08:00

I know I should be more consistent in blogging.
I can't. Too bz.
Was watching 女人大主意 and they bitched about the top 20 vice of guys.
Was also talking to friend about how 'simple' my wants are. Just 1 want. I just want him to be truthful to me. No lies, nothing to hide. As simple as that.
Just that there's a long list of 'I Don't Wants' which follows, waiting for compilation. Haha...How simple is that?

The Day Before My Blue Blue Day

2008-12-09T20:32:00.002+08:00

Days after weekends are getting bluer and bluer...
Had to work on Haji with an off in lieu that's as good as not giving, since I'm not supposed to be working on the allocated off day anyway. Not that I don't like working PH/Sun. I do prefer them to Sat actually. It's always bad welfare that turns me off. Sometimes I seriously think that leaving could be a better choice. 不想干了，有谁肯养我呢？=P
Haji was great. No, it had nothing to do with the festival. The meet-up was great. Old friends are still the same old friends. Same level of crappiness. Thx to house-owner for the venue (climbing up-hill was a 'great' exercise =P). Thx to the silly boy for chauferring. Thx to me for the initial suggestion. =P We should meet up more often for days like this are always enjoyable and so that there won't be comments like 'I think I haven't seen Andrew for 4+ yrs since we grad' -.-" hehe...
Next up...Jiemeis...when's our long-awaited gathering? 我等到脖子都长了。。。

Potential?

2008-11-25T20:50:00.002+08:00

I was all smiles yesterday. Hee... How long haven't I been smiling to myself like an idiot??
It's great feeling to know plans has been made to involve me even though nothing has been promised on my side. It made my heart skip a little. I didn't know I can be easier contented than I thought. It wasn't anything dramatic, just a fact thought out loud. But guys are guys, how much of what is communicated actually holds water? Afterall guys are known to say 1 thing n yet do another.
I need to understand more. Time..yes, is very much needed for my decision. It could be making good progress, but still wanting to keep it in view. Even though I'm not doing anything on purpose, it's good to note that guys shouldn't be given such easy time =p

Emo

2008-11-20T23:15:00.002+08:00

I've been bumming around in Pharmacy for too long.
It makes my heart cold to see more ppl breaking down.
Viva..the important practical test..is coming up next thur. There's really a huge gap for me to catch up on. I know I've to buck up, but I just couldn't bring myself to.
A lot of times I wonder why I choose this path, probably really to just get my license. And hopefully I can.

Rainy Days...

2008-11-12T22:15:00.002+08:00

As much as I don't like the hot sun, I hate the rain.
Rainy days are terribly terrible.

Bad news.
#1. I can't walk to HortPark for my 963, thus taking about 1.5hrs to reach home aft all the waiting and jamming on the road.
#2. Car accidents everywhere. Can't drivers watch where they're going?
#3. My shoes get wet. The hidden trap--my soles!!! This kinda tell me that I need some new shoes too. 1 more to add to my shopping list.

Good news.
#1. It's cool enough for a good sleep while I'm home. *Snuggle onto bed* (In need of morning call tmr)

There It Goes...Poof

2008-11-09T22:09:00.004+08:00

Sold my weekend to FAPA.
Too many concurrent panels make it very hard for us to coordinate between different rooms of talks. Somehow I felt that Singapore Pharmacy Congress is still more informative than FAPA, probably coz overseas delegates mostly present on their papers and is really not very applicable to local settings. The Centennial 1 that I went for as a student was still better, in my opinion. And food was good. =)

I came home as a pig, sleeping my whole afternoon away. In fact, I was alr dozing off my on way back in the MRT. If this goes on, I won't be surprised if I get another MC soon. What's healthcare if you're gonna deteriorate the health of your employee?

bitch

2008-11-08T00:27:00.002+08:00

I seriously feel like bitching. But I shall not attempt to defame more here.
Seriously there's 1 day soon I'm gonna be 果断 to say 'bye-bye' to my current work.
Weekend burnt due to FAPA. I'm not gonna coerce to stay full day again. Have put up enough of these nonsense, miscomm n what nots.
I didn't see my ex-boss at FAPA. Wonders if she attends it.

D-E-P-R-E-S-S-E-D

2008-11-03T21:00:00.003+08:00

Getting depressed again, with all the last minute assignment I've to complete. Why do I always end up getting all the last minute things?

'Sayang' session doesn't prove to help me at all. Just made me realise more of how much I've been compromised in training. Oh well, I don't know what to expect since we've been left to die in the ocean during my Polyclinic attachment 2 years ago, and the reason was 'they don't want to spoon-feed us'. That was how I started to really hate Pharmacy and didn't bother to care or question. Thus going to industry instead of hospital the last attachment. And probably as people are slightly nicer over there, work had been enjoyable.

With the crisis sinking in right now, it's the fight between the angel and devil. Leaving for something I might like better in? Staying for the nice people around and getting my bonus? Half a year to go....

Right now? I hate presentations!!

Great Day Out

2008-11-02T00:25:00.002+08:00

Went Southern Ridges for the 2nd time, and 3rd into HortPark. Today's weather is nice, after the rain in the morning. Probably that's what made the trip from Kent Ridge all the way to Vivo fast. Took only 3+hrs to finish the whole trail.

Made our way to Sentosa after that. Met Jer Lin.

Luge was..alright, could be more fun with more people. Malu-ly dropped my flip-flops, not among the trees luckily. Had to retrieve it back, and they almost couldn't find my lost slippers among the other 'lost n found'. Keke..

Song of the Sea. Erm...when is musical fountain not nice right? Tho I prefer our old musical fountain with that monkey mascot. Okie both that monkey and this weird fish don't make very nice mascot, but the old fountain has got better performances leh.
It used to be just a plain fountain, with water splashing..
Which was then upgraded to lazer.
Better lazer, with some changes in theme along the way.
Then fire, together with the lazer from Merlion's eyes.
Yup, it's true that there's fireworks now, but the visual effect of the beautiful fountain is lacking.
Somemore it's not free anymore~

Met Jer Lin again after the show. Hee..

Hmm...they're really out to get tourists' $$. Sentosa is really becoming more and more like an island of 1 big theme park (with casino soon) now. Where's my old leisure island??

Still, Sat out is enjoyable. That should be the way to spend every weekend, and not to stay in bed. =)

Unexpected Call

2008-10-31T23:05:00.002+08:00

Yippie! *Like a small child jumping up and down* Glee..
My boss..ex-boss to be exact called. Hehe, nothing of any focus actually. She called just to say hi, but then again, why would she call if she has better things to do right?
She still remembers me!! I'm glad!
Now I know I had been a good employee. *Grins*
At the same time, more dilemma to fight as to how soon I'd be leaving hospital. My current preceptor a.k.a supervisor just asked abt my interest and I supposed she can tell I'm quite neutral (to anytime-can-leave-soon) of my liking of the hospital.
This boss of mine 'aww' when I told her I need 6mths more. Seems like she can't wait for me to be out huh? Meaning I could jolly well be able to find a job if I've completed my training now huh? This is just my guess.

Such good boss!

Hectic Hectic week...

2008-10-26T16:54:00.002+08:00

JCI is over finally. The nightmare of labelling, and laminating and cutting is over.I didn't even get to see a single auditor despite them being in the same ward as I was. And yes, we got re-accredited!!! This makes the whole hospital super duper happy.

Fri was a fantastic night's out. Relaxing. I was pretty much entertained I went home all smiles. =P My sat is thus not as blue.

Was out on an 'excursion' to Kallang for our costumes for our DnD. I still think all of us r realli out of theme in that costumes we rented at a not-so-cheap price. The whole DnD was ok. Apart from the fact we're dressed weirdly, the programme was gd, with our CEO as the frog prince of the night. Realised he always covers his face, either with paints or with a mask, like last night.
I've seen some photos up on facebook, untagged. Looks like all of us are still too malu to identify ourselves. Haha... Nonetheless, we still have the 还朱格格的架势 =P

Poisoned

2008-10-21T23:00:00.002+08:00

After the 'poison milk' case, now comes a poison compress case. No worries, it's probably safe as long as there's no rupture or leak of any of the packs. When in doubt, just throw lor. haha...
For more info, refer to the official letter: http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/etc/medialib/hsa_library/corporate/pr20072009.Par.11421.File.tmp/HSAPressRelease-CompaniesRecalling3BrandsOfHotColdPacksFoundToContainToxicSubstance-20Oct08.pdf

Hmm...I wonder if light stick is also poisonous when broken. Imagine it's absorbed and you glow!

Ok, sry. My blog's getting boring.

I've heard the news...

2008-10-14T22:41:00.002+08:00

...My condolences.

Professional Cleaner

2008-10-12T00:33:00.003+08:00

Did a 'Just Clean It' for JCI (JCI = hospital's accreditation audit for the benefit of those who dunno). Is there a better way to label the bins? Why can't they standardize the label size for every bin, big or small?
We're going crazy~~

I think the labels are driving us so crazy we might need some haloperidol or sth.
Need to think of a way to build up strong bubbles to enclose crazy tots in it that'll nv be popped. How nice~~
It's time for my meds =P

Anyway..Spring cleaning was a hassel. The labelling are even more so.
But dinner was nice and cozy..n fuzzy~

Greed...

2008-10-06T22:13:00.002+08:00

Yes, I can never be satisfied easily.
More free days for me means more time for play.
More time for play leads to an even greater wants for ginger, spice and everything nice.

Weekend has been great. Emo-ing...I missed student's life for the late nights out, flexible hours, all the partying, all the nonsense, and my I-Don't-Cares.

Thanks for all who has been trying to make my day. =) U really do!
Alright...I'm still emo-ing~

Hello Kitty!

2008-10-02T23:31:00.009+08:00

Photos here!
Decided to post just a selected few now that I have a wee bit of time.

Big headed Hello Kitty.

I just find them kawaii.

Didn't know the reflections can come out so well.

Ohh~ I just love water reflections. What's more, they look suspended.

Introducing Dear Daniel...

Green colour looks outstanding here. The more I look at it the cuter it seems. *grins*

Last bit of the fireworks just before the cam dies off.

The weekend..What's Good? What's Not?

2008-09-29T00:10:00.002+08:00

It's good to...
...know that you can have slightly more rest on weekends
...catch up on more sleep
...go out during the weekends, catch a movie, have a good meal, do shopping
...even staying at home, watching tv, relaxing

It's bad to...
...still be doing work even though it's supposed to be my weekend!
...know that you can't complete your work after doing the above 'good to-s'!
...know that tmr is Monday, praying that the weekend could be longer, and Monday never comes.

How long has it been? 3.5 months. The last time I had worked for 3.5months I felt like staying on and never go back to school.
I have never once hated life like this. I've become more serious. Less jokes from me now, more criticism, cynicism. Every word that comes out of my mouth sound like complaints. Looks like I've failed, again and again, to convince myself. I can never force myself to like something I never liked. I Give Up.

Vroom Vroom...

2008-09-28T22:30:00.003+08:00

Can't believe the F1 race can keep me glued to the tv for a whole 2 hours.
Was so exciting!! So much like how we played with the computer games =P
And I supposed there're some of us who's itching for a race after this.
Today just wasn't a Ferrari day. So many mishaps. Such a joke to drag a 'tail' along (for those who had watched it) -.-"

Cool! So much strategies, manpower, speed, organisation, so much to consider just for a single race. No need for Toyota Production System. Just learn it from this race alone.

My 2 weekends

2008-09-24T21:34:00.004+08:00

Entries delayed due to photos delayed.

Waiting for more photos of my cousin's wedding before putting some pretty pretty 1s up.
In brief, the day was normal. We were juz too kind to make serious pranks on the groom n brothers. It was nice to have juz a small group of brothers n sisters. It makes transporting easier n less hassle as a whole. Din help much throughout the day, I feel, apart from the fact that our niece sticks to us like glue despite seeing us for the 1st time. The 2 brothers did more. 辛苦他们了。They make good body guard for the couple through the day, part-timing also as Mr Photographer and Mr Driver. Some confusion at the reception table, but things went well generally. =) The day ended with the groom hugging the toilet bowl when his friends came to '闹洞房'。Heex.

Ok...the next weekend was spent with Hello Kitty. Didn't know the entrance fee cost a scary $15. If I had known, I wouldn't have gone.
Could have grown out of childhood. Nothing too attractive. Funfair, lanterns, lights, fireworks, people, hello kitty, dear daniel, and the sanrio group of buddies. Oh, fireworks are pretty as always - Suits the hello kitty theme, simple, a little cute, musical (due to the wistling 1s..hee) and magical. Hope those pictures turn out well. =)

Sick..

2008-09-15T21:51:00.002+08:00

Had my 1st MC aft 5 yrs.
Woke up with fever, measured 38.1 degrees.
No. I din feel the world spinning. In fact, I was perspiring and I do feel a wee bit hungry.
All I did was feel sleepy...very sleepy despite sleeping for > 12hrs since I reached home on Sun.
I guess sleep deficit was it's cause since I had been waking up early for 9 days in a row, Sun being the worst, waking up at 4+.

Can you believe it's my 1st visit to a polyclinic? And they tag me a Caucasian when I get my appointment card at the end of the visit. -_-"
Waited 2 hrs just to get a piece of paper called MC and some std meds which I had at home and had taken them even before I've seen the doc. Why can't pharmacist give MC? Hmm...the pharmacy is faster now that there's e-prescription. Great! Keep that up so that we won't be the patient's sandbag after the day's long wait.

Hmm..my nose is still blocked and I nid more sleep. =P

New Float

2008-09-12T23:17:00.001+08:00

Drowning?
Holding on tight to the float??
On hindsight for the past 3mths, I'm not really drowning. Just like what I told Chay Leng: can still cope (coz I'm not studious, I have no high expectations of myself where books are concerned), just felt 'no life'.

Had previously done my continuous-1.5yrs-total-no-break-full-time-study-cum-tuition-cum-full-time-temp-during-holidays together with ad-hoc-part-time-work-during-term-time (ok..i know that was a mouth-full, it was long-standing in real time too) without complaint. Yes, I've taken some life off the usual student life especially during exam period, but even with such continuation, I got to have my fair share of travelling, I got to enjoy some great meals or some great shoppings with some great companies, and with some satisfaction of ka-chings into my pockets.

I was a happier girl back then.
I practically had no break. I actually earned much less than the already meager pay we have now.
But... I had more travels. Had more free time, to myself, to friends. Was richer (somehow).

The heavy hands of time (and when time=$$) and also money just crash on me.

Had looked thru the work scedule more than once. Stared at it. Scrutinised real hard at it. Paid particular attention to Sat. Do we need all 8 pre-regs on Sat? 9.30am-2pm? No lunch in between? Felt Sat to be quite 'zuo bo' when all of us are there coz there are simply too many of us, yet the whole day is gone simply coz WE ARE THERE. 很纳闷. Yet I felt it prudent to suggest having rotation scheme on Sat. It equates free offs and not part of annual leave ya know. Thus kept mum.

Gerry saved the day by suggesting the same thing without hint of what I want! She's the best! If everything goes well, I shld be a happier girl again. *grins*

Money No Enough

2008-09-08T21:52:00.002+08:00

Was looking thru my bank acct. Damn! I've just spent close to a month's pay over the past 1mth+8days. That amt was inclusive of the huge (at least I tot it's huge) donation I've made and 2 mth's deduction of loan, but still...sharks!
Such poor life we have as pre-reg. I'm even poorer now than back in sch. *sulks* Not like I've yet bought Gucci or Louis Vuitton.
Rubbing hands and waiting for my insurance payout. In the meanwhile, I shall declare myself bankrupt. I'm broke. Very!

I guess I found the reason why...

2008-09-05T19:31:00.000+08:00

My new rotation-Medical Information (aka Drug Info or simply DI to us).

1 week into it. My feeling? Bored. Have been to 3 rotations now, so on my way home I start to ponder what I like/don't like.

I guess I know the reason why.

Purchasing and DI are rather mundane. Day in day out you do the same thing. There is no endpoint to look forward to. Yes, I can complete all work in time, do my best to make them 'sui sui', but ultimately there's no specific target for a task completed. Reason why I get bored very quickly.

I like things with a strong endpoint, a strong purpose. I liked projects. Yes, it can give a hell lot of problems while doing, but you carry it out with an end in mind to keep you going. In in-patient, although I'm not that strong clinically (I felt dumb, not very useful, it was like hell), but somehow, I feel a better sense of purpose there. The love for reviewing IMRs is present coz I know for today when I look at the patient, his condition and his meds, for tomorrow he'll probably still be there and I can make sure any changes to his meds are well-prescribed. Upon discharge, I dispense his meds. I followed him through!!

Following-up is the key! That was what I liked about Regulatory previously despite the day-to-day faxing, printing, and writing e-mails. There was follow-up to anything I submit, and the goal is to get a new drug or any kind of changes approved! And if I'm done with it, I'm done with it until the next period. I had thought I like to be a CRA due to that very fact too!
For that, it'd be no surprise should I like to run clinics if I were to continue in hospital.

I've said my piece. This is evidence left in place to see if I do what I say. (For follow-up in future..hehe...)

Aja Aja!

2008-09-02T23:02:00.002+08:00

Just watched a show of a fellow NUS grad who fought with cancer and won the fight. Saw him before. He appeared in our NUS magazine too. And this fight made him stronger, more matured, full of zest and spirit. The fear is still there, undeniable, but at least he's still hopeful.
Thought of my classmate at that very instance. Though looking fine whenever she appears in front of us, but heard things are not too bright. Really pray hard for her, she's one strong soul too. Never give up! Jia you jia you jia you! 一难不死，必有后福。

Mid-rotation spree~

2008-08-31T22:10:00.002+08:00

My 1st inpatient rotation has just ended. There're still some loose ends to tie, but I guess I've given myself a good weekend by doing the following.

- Woke up at 8.30am for my talk which starts at 9!! Took taxi down but was still late -.-"
- Slept my sat away only to start on my clinical discussions at 1am. o.O
- Woke up 10+am the next day (i.e. today) and refused to get up till 11+. Hee...
- Went for a shopping spree in the afternoon, exchanging ~S$200 for my trophies.
- Had satay for dinner. Watched tv till now, and procrastinate on my loose ends to tie.

Great!! I'll suffer in the week to come. Boo...

Lifeless...

2008-08-29T22:48:00.003+08:00

Yes..I feel very dead.

Time seems to past so fast yet so slow.
So fast that 2.5 mths of my pre-reg training has been completed. A quarter done.
So slow that pre-reg is not over yet. More things to do.
I'm so self-contradicting. o.O

Tho have been going out every weekend. Still feels sianz that I can't party on weekdays. = (
Wished for a car to bring me around. I might be less tired with it. But then again, by the time I've saved up enough to even pay by installments, will I still need a car by then??
Who wants a car pool? To NUS? To Alexandra Road? I'd love the company...hehe.

The Pharmacy thing is acting on me again!! I can't find the zest to continue with it. But ppl there are really too nice for me to 'betray'. Brrr...

Needs retail therapy! Needs food therapy! Desperate!!!

Paralysed

2008-08-22T23:45:00.002+08:00

My body...my limbs..they're aching 2 days after our hospital's 'NAFA' test. Such health welfare of a hospital for their staff right? Such retarded body system I have huh? Ok, I'm so paralyzed I could hardly bend my legs, yet today is such a long day.
Dinner was great. Must support my preceptor and most AH staff who organised it mah. Is my luck growing? Got some vitamin supplements for the lucky draw just now. Brought luck to the others who shared table as well (or maybe they brought luck to me). We're the lucky table! Every1 who has got their lucky draw tix has got something to bring home!
Sorry if I've MIA-ed for long.Bz bz bz bumble bee. Need a breather. No time for that. Help!

Saded...

2008-08-11T21:05:00.002+08:00

Jing Ting is unhappy.
Why?
She's unhappy coz she has no life.
She's unhappy coz she feels overwhelmed.
Too many things she don't know at work.
Too many things to take care at one go.
Too little time to find out.
Too much to ponder over, including what to do after this period.
Too many self-doubts about what she wants to do.
Too hesitant about deciding.
When is it going to be over?

Simple Story

The Graduate Network is celebrating CNY!

World Pharmacist Day!

Frustration..

Hopping Mad

Bad things always happen at the wrong time..huh huh

Mouldy~

Time flies (or crawl) for a p'cist

Char Kuay Teow

Smart-->phone

fb~fb~fb

Pharmacist? Pharmist? Pharmers?

Voices about YOG

Company Trip

Paul

KOI

Rat Race

Cruising~

Jammed Escalator

JGH

Bored~

Fun-filled days~

Post CNY

CNY

Whines

There's No More Appropriate Title Than *$^#%@

Happy New Year EveryOne~~

Merry Christmas!!

Reckless drivers

Avatar

This is going to be the death of me

New BTO flats

iPhone Craze

Slaps myself in the face

Back to work issues...

Park Central @ AMK

Smokers

MOH Blog

Away from AH Day 6

New Endeavour..

Counting Down

Moving on...

Yada-yada...

Wedding bells

Half gone wisdom...

Unfair!!

Compassion

Tioman getaway~

I'm a 2 month old Pharmacist...

有问题

Lost

Rojak

05.31.09

8th day at work...

Ahhhh....

Welcome 2 Taiwan =p

My Most Said Phrase of the Day: "I'm not satisfied with my pay"

KNS

埋怨

Time-out

Poisoned

MC Day 8

Sickness Day 2

Varicella Zoster

Procrastinator

I want a clear blue sky =P

Weather Outlook

Lack of Sleep

What a day...

It's my day! My b'day! =P

Irritating patient

Time Flies...Don't They?

The Power of Vitamin M

Girls' Talk (Supposedly)

The Day Before My Blue Blue Day

Potential?

Emo

Rainy Days...

There It Goes...*Poof*

bitch

There It Goes...Poof

New Float