On the way back to Seremban last night after a long tiring day, journey got delayed approaching Nilai. A car caught fire and fireman was trying to put off. No other vehicle involved or any clue of accident and I am curious how a car can catch fire just like that?
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Anyway, the fire was managable though the car was burnt to charcoal-like. Hope nobody was injured.
Well, things people do when they are stucked in a jam...
As for me... Just to save time, I was removing make ups back from a wedding dinner. I have this bad habit of multitasking. People warned me umpteen times of not using cell phone and SMS when I am driving, letting alone to eat and drive. Record breaking food was banana leaf wrapping nasi lemak during my rushed hour.
A reckless driver I am I know. But when the thought of time saving comes, and I am confident in multitasking, I'll just disregard all advices automatically. Sigh.
"Marriage means no longer living life alone, another person to take care of, another family to be put in consideration."
Thoughts shared by the bride on the pre-wedding night. She was telling me how joyous her wedding's preparation was, overcoming challenges they went through together. I could see the smile of satisfaction and the expression of affirmation. So sweet and lovely. Seeing her through from a fresh school leaver to getting attached, and finally exchanging vows. I can conclude time really flies, things change faster than I can notice.
On the big day of my church mates, Jen En and Ai Jin, the brothers reached punctually, group discussed the strategies to invade the house, with the panicking groom in the car. And of course the sisters had got a table full of tricks and plans for the invaders. I personally don't like the role of being the "bad guy". Undeniable, it was fun, especially with the brothers who were sporting and well prepared!
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After all funs and tortures, hero finally met his beauty and snapped pictures happily ever after...
Reception counter of the matrimony.
Group photo of the youth, All Saints Church.
Last snap before dismissing...
My appreciation to Ai Jin who has been with me through all ups and downs, for your praying hands and all encouragements. Truly thank God for you in my life, as so much a blessing and inspiration.
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Coming together is sharing life together. Marriage isn't the beginning of happiness but working things out together. The amplitude of strength shall be double as two are becoming one with one strengthens another in different aspects of life.
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It was the wedding that I was so looking forward to attend. Happy to be able to share this moment with you. God bless.
I have special fond towards senior citizens compares to kids. Conversing to them needs extra effort to hear or comprehend but I enjoy listening to their life experiences and thoughts sharing.
Geriatric is a study of elderly ages 65 and above. Studies show 20% of them suffer from mild to severe dementia by which 15% of them developing depression there after. My very limited exposure to geriatric psychiatry was like an arm chair strategy where we picked cases and discussed about the plan of management but unfortunately not many of them were being treated in reality. People perceive it as a normal aging process and many a times they are being neglected.
Having lost memory and ability to take care of themselves, they are helpless and feel very much a burden to their family members. The few persons I encountered have lost hope to carry on life. They pass time purposelessly and do not wish to live any longer.
“家有一老，如有一宝” (Having an elderly at home is a treasure of a family).
How far are we still practicing this? How much are they being treasured as somebody significant in our society nowadays? Have we given our best concern to our dear ones at home?
An ex-drugs addict in his 60s, bachelor, homeless, was tearful talking about how much guilt he has looking back his life. He feels worthless. The clerking stopped as I reminded him of his bad experiences. How I wish I could share with him the peace I own, the hope that carries me through.
When everything else fails, life is still worth living for my hope is set on You. Thank You Lord, for being my greatest strength to move on.
Memandang semangat rakan-rakan yang berkobar-kobar untuk memblog dalam Bahasa Melayu, saya juga ingin mencuba sedaya upaya walaupun tidak berapa fasih dalam bahasa negaraku. Sinilah tag daripada saudara Yu Ying.
7 fakta tentang saya
1. Saya sepatutnya mengulangkaji untuk ujian tetapi tengoklah apa yang saya sedang buat sekarang...
2. Cara-cara mengurangkan tekanan saya termasuk menyanyi, berlari dan tidur berpuas-puas. 3. Saya suka bersukan tetapi tidak handal dalam acara mana-mana pun.
4. Saya berazam untuk belajar bahasa Tamil sejak awal tahun lepas tetapi tiada kemajuan setakat ini. 5. Saya telah bertagih kuat melayari internet dan masih tidak dapat mengurangkannya.
6. Buat waktu ini, saya risau adik saya yang baru menjejak kaki dalam dunia cinta dengan gadis yang masih bersekolah menengah.
7. Memblog dalam Bahasa Melayu memakan masa yang agak lama, koordinasi antara jari-jari untuk menaip perkataan amat susah. Tatabahasa pun telah banyak merosot sehingga merujuk kamus online.
7 perkara yang menakutkan saya
1. Bangun lambat untuk sesuatu yang amat penting.
2. Seseorang hilang harapan untuk meneruskan kehidupan.
3. Kehilangan seseorang yang saya cintai. 4. Gagal dalam ujian. 5. Kena marah. 6. Dijangkiti penyakit tenat terutamanya penyakit yang memerlukan kawalan pemakanan. 7. Kehilangan daya upaya untuk menjaga diri sendiri kelak nanti.
7 lagu buat sekarang
1. 期待爱 oleh 林俊杰, 金莎
2. 美丽的传说 oleh 孙楠, 韩红
*Nombor 1 dan 2 adalah atas nasihat saudara Gordon supaya dapat menyayi lagu-lagu selain daripada lagu zaman dahulu di karaoke. 3. 靠岸 oleh 林宇中 4. 爱的就是你 oleh 王力宏
5. Tiba saatnya oleh GMB
6. Beautiful saviour oleh Planet Shakers
7. Best in me oleh Blue
7 perkara yang saya selalu sebut
1. Ok, can, yes, no problem
*Saya menyedari kelemahan saya yang tidak berani menjawab "Tidak". 2. Makan apa? Kat mana?
3. Pasal pembelajaran saya
4. Pasal projek pengkajian saya kebelakangan ini
5. Pasal peperiksaan
6. Rancangan cuti sekolah dalam seminggu lagi. Yoohoo~ 7. Prospektif masa depan
7 perkara yang amat bernilai
1. Tuhan Yesus 2. Keluarga 3. Kawan 4. Kesihatan 5. Masa dan kasih yang diluangkan oleh seseorang demi saya.
6. Benda yang diberikan oleh orang yang saya hargai. 7. Harta benda saya
7 pertama kali dalam hidup saya
1. Pertama kali saya menari atas pentas pada umur 6.
2. Pertama kali saya bermain piano pada umur 8.
3. Pertama kali saya bekerja pada umur 16.
4. Pertama kali saya mendapat kereta kepunyaan saya pada umur 19 dan malangnya saya melanggar dinding pada hari pertama saya memandu. 5. Pertama kali saya dimarahi oleh pesakit dalam bahasa Tamil tahun lepas akibat gagal mengambil darah dari vena. 6. Pertama kali saya melawat Sabah and berjaya mendaki gunung Kota Kinabalu 2 bulan yang lalu. 7. Pertama kali saya berblog dalam Bahasa Melayu sekarang.
Sekian sahaja, untuk sesiapa yang ingin menjawab tag ini, dipersilakan. Semoga berjaya dalam peperiksaan kepada semua!
It is 2 days after dumpling's festival, and I hadn't taken any dumpling for the year. Never expected to have 3 different types in a row for dinner today. Home made yummy dumplings!
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From the left: Bak chang, Nyonya chang, Gan shui chang with gula Melaka topping.
Being a jakun, I had never tasted Nyonya chang and what I used to eat with Gan shui chang was only kaya. A contented dinner I had. Thanks Alex :)
Entering the second day of Psychiatry posting, less consumptive as expected. It is a crucial period to buck up for my written exams which are 9 days ahead. Jia you!
It started few weeks ago when Farah, the organizer cum my housemate mentioned to me regarding the music night which was held annually. I missed Raju, my dance coordinator. So here came my recruited team...
Gratitude to my fellow friends who made the music nights a good remembrance. We had 4 consecutive music nights in their residence ushering the real official one last night. Putting aside sound system, it was good generally. However, the practice sessions we had were more enjoyable.
Ernest, the violinist and my singing partner. You did really well. Thanks for your time and practicing alongside with me.
Tek Jee, guitarist #1. It was great with your accompany. You know when you said "No" our spirits sank so abruptly. How can we miss you out as a team? Thanks for being around.
Sabena, my last minute pianist who was supportive enough to practice day and night despite her busy works. Was touched when you were counting beat by my side when I was stressed missing the timing for Scientist. Thanks Sab, owe you a big one.
Chern Wuay, guitarist #2. A fast learner, he was just happened to sit on the sofa and being counted as part of the team. Thanks, with you added more fun and laughter.
Michelle and Jia Ki, the well known singers in IMU. It was my pleasure to be able to play along. Thanks for tolerating my slow picking up and mistakes.
Standing: (Left) Tek Jee, Michelle, Sabena, Jia Ki, Joo Ee. Sitting: (Left) Me, Ernest, Chern Wuay.
Here ended our very last music night in IMU. I had a good time working with you guys! Not forgetting Joo Ee, my camera girl, Su Yi, who came all the way from KL, and my friends who turned up to support. For the organizer and team, thanks a bunch!
"爱是不保留", my favourite, my worship. Too bad the camera memory was full and it was not completely recorded. If it was not of the only plug-in-guitar, we would have had an a capella instead. Should have recorded our practice run through.
"Melody", I made the most mistakes ever. Sab and TJ must have had a hard time covering me. The crowd was having fun though, and I agree I looked shy :p The singing along part from the floor was warm. Appreciate your supports people!
"The scientist", lost count of how many times the mic had been changing. Nonetheless, well done Jia Ki!
"To love you more" featuring Michelle, the song that stressed me the most and took the longest to practice. Combination of a fantastic voice, stressed out yet skilled violinist and a-little-serious looking me. Not bad!
A groupmate of mine, Hui Chien had a thoughtful idea of strengthening the bond between groupmates by having a makan trip to maybe, Malacca or something. However, it turned up to be a dinner near my place as most of us rush back to hometown unfailingly every weekend.
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We started inviting people a day before and got some feedbacks.
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"If got people's birthdays I go, for friendship don't need la..."
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"Have you finished studying your Apleys? Still going for dinner?"(Err..this stressed me up for a while.)
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Nonetheless, the number of people turned up was much more than I expected. And it was a combination that I haven't had before. Perhaps I hardly made myself available for outings. Being the listener most of the time as usual, I enjoyed the get together too!
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How long more do we have chances like this, get together and eat, catching up and being lame to one another? Thanks to Chien for her effort to bring us together.
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On the other hand, I think I should too, go back home often. Gotta treasure every possible opportunity to spend time with my family.
Well, things people do when they are stucked in a jam... 
