How 2009 Ended

2009 ended with me watching 2 good movies.

I was really, really impressed with Avatar.

I went there with high expectations (because KV couldn't stop talking about it after watching it) and the movie was actually better that I expected!

The animation was really good. It's like being transported to another world!

I just wish I had the chance to watch it in 3D.

The Princess and The Frog was also a good watch.

I watch cartoon movies for 1 reason only - to enjoy the jokes.

The movies that top my favourite cartoon-movie are Shrek (1 and 2, didn't watch 3 I think) and The Emperor's New Groove.

The Princess and The Frog couldn't match these movies, but it was definitely better than some of the other cartoon-movies that came out last year.

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I also read a few good books.

You really should try reading Jodi Picoult - somehow, I get SO hooked up with her books once I start reading them. The stories are really issues that will make you think, will make you wonder what you would do in that kind of situation, and will make you wish that you never have to make decisions as hard as that.

Am currently reading Between The Assassinations by Aravind Adiga - something different, something interesting. It centers around the lifes of really poor Indians in India.

Reread Life of Pi by Yann Martel - this time, I paid more attention to the story as I already know what the ending is (am not going to tell you about it); appreciate the book more this time around.

Also read the first two books of the twilight series - didn't find it very addictive as I already know the story (almost the same as the movie), but it's a nice story to read and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series (am going to make sure that I don't watch the movie first).

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Do you guys remember a few years back, there was a period of time where buses kept meeting in accidents and all night buses were cancelled? I wonder when the rules were changed and buses were allowed to operate at night.

And recently, after the bus accident nearby Ipoh, once again the issue was brought up - to not let buses travel at night.

But then, that issue didn't last long and bus rides are still going on as usual.

How about the seatbelt rule - is it still on?

I wonder what's the problem with Malaysia and rules.. we make them, we break them, then we remake them when there is trouble again.

What the &%@# are we trying to do?

Why do we have to wait for something to go wrong before we take action?

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Also, it seems like someone brought up the issue about housemen (again) in the newspaper.

I don't know who started it or why - but then there is one group telling we are overworked, getting scolded bla, bla, bla..while another group who thinks that we are too pampered.

The way I see it - the non-doctors, non-nurses think that it is impossible for a person to work for more that 24 hours and function. They think that everyone needs rest, the labour law should be followed, etc. Parents of housemen would also feel pity for their children - it's natural - all parents want their child to come back home and chill talk to them rather than immediately fall asleep, right?

On the other hand, MOs and specialists have gone through worse times - times where they had less than half the number the housemen that we have now, times where they have to handle more things and get less pay. Do you expect them to sympatise on you? They used to do 15 calls a month, and now you are complaining because you have 6 calls a month? Doesn't make sense if we complain, right?

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Anyway, 2010 is here and I am *gasp* 26!

Actually, it makes no difference to me.

20, 26 - age is just a number, right?

But I still can't take it when my nephews or nieces call me Aunty - just makes me feel ancient..I'm not that old, am I?

Somehow, the years have passed by so fast.

Sometimes, I feel like time just flew after I completed my SPM.

I don't make new year resolutions because I know that I would never be able to stick to them.

Somehow, when something becomes a necessity, it is harder to do it.

For instance - when I was younger, I used to beg my Mum to let me iron the clothes- it just looked like so much fun.

But then, once I was older and was expected to do the ironing - it just became a chore, something I didn't like to do.

Weird, huh..

Well, am oncall tomorrow - actually looking forward to it 'cos am oncall with a really, really nice MO. :)

Enjoying Myself

It's been a long time since I updated my blog.
I have had quite busy this week.
My MO and specialist were not happy that we (HOs) are not finishing our rounds before they start their rounds, so, now, we are forced to start our rounds early, at about 6.30am.
That, plus the fact that there are so many things I don't know about Ortho, which means I have to come back and study everyday makes blogging even harder.
However, what totally stopped me from blogging recently is a story book.

There are many kinds of story book.
Obviously every loves a feel-good kind of story book.
Nobody wants to feel sad after reading a book (or watching a movie for that matter).
It's the same with me.

There are story books which make you think, make you appreciate what you have.
There are story books which make you feel like puking.
There are books you wish you never started reading.

The book that I got me stuck this time is a simple book.
A book who's ending was very predictable.
No complicated storyline.
No hard, un-understandable words.
But I really enjoyed reading it.
Maybe 'cos it has been such a long time since I read such a book.
A book that you can just read and enjoy.
A book you look forward to reading.
I miss those times when I didn't have to care what time I slept - just read until you are tired enough to sleep 'cos you can always catch up with sleep the next afternoon.

My short break is over.
Time to get to studying.
I am oncall tomorrow.
:(

Kahov's Garage Sale

Today, there was a so-called garage sale in Kahovs. I don't know who organized it, but it was a welcomed thing because we really want to sell our stuff, but don't know to whom and how. It was meant mainly for the 6th years (to do the selling), but even some of the 5th years decided to take the chance and sell their stuff as well.

The poster was up quite a while back, but being the last-minute-person that I am, it wasn't until yesterday that I snapped the pictures of the things I wanted to sell and did the price list. I wasn't the only last minute one though, there were many others who were doing the same. I was planning to sell one of my jackets (which I almost never used), some books and some containers/boxes.

I think everyone was rather looking forward to today. The sale was supposed to be from 3-6pm, and we expected quite a number of juniors to be here, especially the 1st and 2nd years because they are the ones who will most probably be moving in to our hostel. I, personally, was looking forward to selling off some of my stuff..especially my jacket and my surgery text book (the heaviest one).

Unfortunately, the crowd never came. I don't know what the condition was like on the 2nd floor, but up on the 4th floor, business was slow. I only managed to sell off 1 book, and it wasn't even my surgery book!! (However, I heard that someone wants to buy it, hope it's true!). I know some managed to sell off a few books, but I don't know how the overall sales really went; I'm quite sure they expected it to be better though. I was kind of busy today with a project that I'm supposed to submit tomorrow (although, it's a group thingy, so Von Yen did most of the work), so I didn't go downstairs to see how the sales was for others.

The thing is, I heard that the juniors are having tests this week, which may be why they did not come over to our hostel. Most of the one's who did the buying were juniors from my hostel. Well, at least I managed to sell off 1 book, that's something, right? Surprisingly, I did feel a bit heavy hearted when it was sold, never knew I was attached to it. I know the same would not happen if it was my surgery textbook 'cos that is 1 book I really want to get rid off. 5kgs, can you imagine carrying that all the way back when there are soooo many other things to carry?

The garage sale is over. Unfortunately, I still have my jacket and most of my books and my boxes. I now have a few choices- donate to an orphanage (which is what I'm going to do with my clothes), bring it back home or just leave it in the room. Hmm..there's still time..guess will just wait and see..anyway, my Pull and Bear winter jacket is still for sale if anyone is interested...only 300 rubles.