Dreamscape Ascension

So long, L.A. Noire

2011-08-22T20:38:00.000+08:00

Damn's he's a good-looking cop. My sisters and I picked up a copy of L.A. Noire for the Xbox 360 some time June/July this year when we saw it being played at a local game store. The first thing that caught our eyes is it's STUNNING GRAPHICS. Step aside, Final Fantasy XIII - it's time to review L.A. Noire, arguably one of the best games for the major consoles 2011 has to offer. So in this

The things that come when you enter 20-hood.

2011-08-22T20:19:00.000+08:00

When I was a teenager, I can say that peer pressure did not affect me so much it did other kids my age. What I mean by this is that when I was 15/16 all my girlfriends were busy thinking about boys and snatching one to become a boyfriend etc. etc., and I was thinking about getting straight As for PMR/SPM (I'd be a lesbian if I said I didn't think about boys - point is I thought more of results,

Enough is enough.

2011-06-29T00:34:00.000+08:00

This is going to be a short one, because it's 12:26 a.m. and I feel like ranting. First of all, I don't understand the nonsense that's going around me now. I rant to my parents and they tell me it happens everywhere. I rant to my friends who add oil to the fire and only makes me angrier, together with them we form one angry mob. What could I possibly be talking about? This ridiculous quarrel

Forensics is Over, and Back to Sibu Again.

2011-05-24T13:10:00.000+08:00

You know, I've never felt older. Now that I am in Year 4, it seems like a dream sometimes. The paper for Forensics lands on my table and I'm scrambling to fill in the student details on the answer sheet (you know, those that you have to fill in with 2B pencil before it goes into the machine) and on the "Year" slot, I had to fill up #4. And then GAH, a reminder that I'm going to graduate soon. A

Losing half my wisdom

2011-04-11T23:49:00.000+08:00

This is a backtrack post - meaning that it already happened but I was just too lazy to write anything about it. Basically this is about something some unlucky young adults (such as I) suffer - impacted wisdom tooth (or in worse cases, teeth). The little bugger has been giving me problems since I was seventeen. Dull aching pain that lasts for a day or two every 2-3 months of which painkillers (

Year 4 = Senior-hood

2011-04-10T21:14:00.000+08:00

It's surprising how fast time flies when you're studying in university. Honestly. With all the packed schedules, projects, stuff to read (and I mean a LOT of stuff to read) we're suddenly here in Year 4 (give and take) and I find myself ordering a set of new books from the bookstore (LOL). The night before my first class in Year 4 is now here. And to think, a little less than one year ago, I was

Goodbye Sibu, Hello Home Sweet Home

2011-03-16T12:50:00.001+08:00

The end of Year 3 has finally arrived, and I'm moving out of Sibu already. It has been quite the rollercoaster ride since arriving here in late June - and to sum up all the rant posts and blah I've been writing for Year 3 - this is the post, as simple as I can write it. Ten Things I Learned From Being In Sibu I now know who my real friends and who my 'superficial' friends are. (You know who you

Well whaddya know...It's March.

2011-02-28T01:23:00.000+08:00

As they say, 'time flies when you're having fun'. Can't say I'm having a jolly blissful time here in Sibu, but eh, it's not so bad either. I mean, Labuan was worse with the fact that I had no car there, there was only one mall, and the schedule is tighter than it is in uni - but even so, humans are self-adapting, and therefore if you are optimistic you can find fun in the not-so-fun kinda places.

Somehow I just knew it.

2011-02-09T21:24:00.000+08:00

The sorting hat says that I belong in Hufflepuff! Said Hufflepuff, "I'll teach the lot, and treat them just the same." Hufflepuff students are friendly, fair-minded, modest, and hard-working. A well-known member was Cedric Diggory, who represented Hogwarts in the most recent Triwizard Tournament. Take the most scientific Harry Potter Quiz ever created. Get Sorted Now! Sad how the only

Finally! That's what I call service.

2011-01-23T12:24:00.001+08:00

The night began simple enough - Arieza and Nadz asking me to go out with them on Friday night for some dinner and bowling (though I was not fond of the latter). We went to McDonalds for dinner (which makes me happy, always) and they played a round of bowling at the Sibu Bowl Centre (see previous posts). When they were done playing it was only like what...9:30 pm? It's way too early for a bunch of

Best PBL Ever

2010-12-23T15:32:00.001+08:00

Sure, the day began with my severe lack of sleep, a half-assed BST (bedside teaching) presentation because of said insomnia, and later an observation at the fluoroscopy room at the X-ray department. Driving around to the hostel - lo and behold - the downstairs cafe isn't open (for Christmas maybe, but they're all Malay...and don't give me that 'they celebrate Christmas too - this is 1Malaysia'

Finally an update

2010-11-24T16:14:00.000+08:00

Life in Sibu Yes, I realise that it's been ages since I updated anything on this blog. Thanks to life, in general, I just decided not to put anything here until I felt like it. Now I feel like it, so here we are. First things first, the pictures are not chronologically arranged. I'm too lazy to arrange it. XD My housemate's cat Rogayah. She's a spoiled, fat little princess; prancing around in

Hakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan Season 1 (Review)

2010-09-25T23:27:00.003+08:00

And so the story of how I found this beautiful anime begins here. I was peering at my friend's computer screen as she went online to look for Bleach episodes on one anime website. It so happened that her download had to wait, so I sat down at her seat to look at what the website had to offer. On the 'What's Hot This Spring' section, I scrolled down to see if there was any anime that might be

Unsatisfactory Raya Time

2010-09-20T23:31:00.000+08:00

Today I begin again my fortnightly (?) ritual of ranting in my blog. For those willing to care, read on. So Hari Raya Aidilfitri was on 10th September this year. I came home pretty early, about 6 days before the big day - and I ended up spending most of my time preparing for raya (clean-up, arrangements, decos) instead of really enjoying it. I only had the first day to go visiting, and spent the

Until We Meet Again...

2010-09-03T16:36:00.000+08:00

It looks just like this in Sibu Hospital. I'm not kidding. The title may be a bit misleading, making y'all think that I was going to go on and write crap about some sad drama that's going on in my not-so-interesting life. If you were looking for heartbreaking romance, deaths due to cancer or a best-friend-betrayal, you've obviously come to the wrong place. I am a 3rd year medical student, and

Impending Doom...I mean, Exams.

2010-08-19T18:10:00.000+08:00

So it's finally the (second) last week of the Surgery Posting. I have to say I am going to miss this posting a lot - not because it's my first posting, but because I've had a great experience in this posting. I mean, the lecturers are really nice (no matter how scary some people say they are), my group mates are the best people ever (we back each other up) and the Sibu surgeons and surgical MOs

Kara no Kyoukai - Review

2010-08-08T16:29:00.000+08:00

I was first attracted to this anime/movie series by it's title, which means "The Garden of Sinners". It's a very pretty title, yes. Before I go on, please ignore the fact that it's been a long time since this series ended - I just had time to watch it now, so it's useless to flame me for being late. The story revolves around a girl named Ryougi Shiki, who is a kimono-clad girl with boots, a red

Sixth week already?!

2010-08-01T22:44:00.000+08:00

Like the title says, I am now in the 6th week of the Surgery Posting. My friends in the O&G posting have 1 week till their exam (wishing them all the best!). I'm not going to say I mastered anything in particular, but I can say that I know a lot more about surgery and it's in-and-outs than when I first came. Besides our usual bed-side teachings, out-patient clinic sessions, operation theatre

Of Gangrene, Delta Mall and Late-Night Drives

2010-07-10T16:20:00.003+08:00

My Friday (9/7/2010) begins with an SMS from Nadzirah. "I'm done, waiting for you downstairs," it says. 'Oh shit', I think, and I get ready as fast as I can before racing down the steps of the ILF hostel (without tripping). Luckily for me I have a comfy pair of shoes - and both of us walk to the hospital which is about 10-15 minutes in walking time (from ILF to the surgical wards, specifically).

First day in OT

2010-07-07T19:12:00.001+08:00

Okay, so first of all, I have to clarify that OT stands for "Operating Theatre". He he. Sibu's hospital gave me very little expectation on how the OT would be, but I had heard from Anis Suhana that it would be really cold. So upon naively pushing the doors marked "No Entry; Staff Only", a blast of cold air hits my face and my group members' faces, too - it was a starkingly different sensation

Halfway Through Week 1 Surgery

2010-07-01T17:04:00.002+08:00

And so, it's Thursday and I'm pretty much halfway through the 1st week of my 1st posting. My first impression of clinical years was "Yes, I'm finally going to Sibu, how exciting" at first...then upon actually coming to Sibu and being briefed by Prof. Hata and the other doctors, it becomes "This is Year 3? OMG, scary"...and then, upon going to the wards to see the patients for the first time,

Off to Sibu!

2010-06-24T23:25:00.000+08:00

As the title so blatantly gave away, I am finally going to Sibu for the 3rd year postings. First of all, I am rather glad that ICC is over. Not that I hate it or anything, but it does get boring after some time. We had a test at the end too, but it wasn't like a major if-you-fail-you-die exam, but I see the point of having the exam - if it wasn't there we won't be studying for Sibu. So, it

3rd year medic - ICC

2010-06-09T23:57:00.002+08:00

So the five week holiday (which I felt like it was really long that it bored me to death, yet was too short because I had procrastinated in writing fics) is officially over. I'm currently in my first week of ICC (Introduction to Clinical Clerkship) and let me just say...it's actually pretty nice.I couldn't sleep the night before class started on Monday. It was like I was in school again, after

First Week of Holidays...

2010-05-07T23:05:00.002+08:00

...equals boredom.I know, I know. THIS is the holiday that I've been waiting ages for. A 5 week long holiday with absolutely nothing to do (okay, I actually have to learn clinical stuff before entering year 3). So, what have I been up to?1. Writing fanfictions.- I've just finished one 18-chapter fanfic (of which is closed-circulation). I should be finishing my currently hanging fanfics on ff.net.

Post-Exam Stress

2010-04-15T00:06:00.004+08:00

Yeah, I bet you thought that after I had finished the First Prof Exam, my stress would be gone, right? Wrong. We still have the Elective Research to complete, and not to mention the two G&E papers to sit for. That's life, I guess. I'm proud to say that all the students who sat for the First Prof Exam passed! (I don't know if that broke any records).I highly doubt my lecturers are reading this,

As the exams near...

2010-02-28T20:38:00.002+08:00

Actually, I shouldn't be blogging right now. But I thought if there was anyone reading out there, they might as well read something out of my little (dusty) blog. So there's currently 30+ days to the big exam called the 'First Professional Exam', which ultimately tests our ability in basic medical sciences and also determines if we move on to the 3rd year.Now, we're gonna be asked all 9 blocks

Love in the Library

2010-02-02T14:24:00.002+08:00

The air is cold and wet outside, and I am seated by the window of the library with its blinds drawn, letting light peek through its various flaps. My eyes traveled up from the notes I was writing on Physiology, and I caught the sight of a young couple seated a few tables across me, whispering among themselves and their arms against each other's as they sat side-by-side.Now, I am not a usual

Procrastination - Random October

2009-11-02T00:10:00.004+08:00

The title pretty much says it all.I'm supposed to be studying for my G&E exam. Unfortunately, I just got back from a wedding and I'm not really in a mood to be reading notes. XDHowever, let's not waste too much time and let me recap on what has been done in the past month or so.Random October!The new green buses are around Kuching now. I snapped a photo of it on my way to class. WTH, right...I

Come the Eve of Aidilfitri

2009-09-16T21:12:00.003+08:00

It's been nearly four weeks of fasting, and what do you know? Aidilfitri is coming once again. It becomes a norm of sorts for Malaysians to anticipate this date as they do Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Gawai and Kaamatan. This, I believe, is the true meaning of 1Malaysia.So anyway, coming to the funny incident that happened today. I hung out at Nadz's room for a quick nap, then came down for the

Generic and Elective Subjects

2009-08-27T12:32:00.002+08:00

As the title mentioned, these subjects are something inevitable when you enter the world of higher education. Despite the name 'elective', not choosing one subject is NOT an option. This is all the Ministry of Higher Education and the university requirements to produce well-rounded graduates (or something like that. Can't remember the exact words in the speech.)Anyway, this semester us 2nd years

FMHS UNIMAS - An Upgrade

2009-08-11T10:22:00.003+08:00

It seems that lately, due to not publicly known reasons, my faculty has done some upgrades. When I say 'upgrades', I mean 'they added stuff to the faculty'. Some of them include the decorations at the lobby, and each of the 9 floors. I won't put up pictures of that, because it might be taken down. Didn't look very permanent to me.But what struck me as really surprising was the banners at the

Of Freshmen and Sophomores

2009-07-21T16:05:00.004+08:00

I'll cut the crap and get straight to the point. Since I'm fatigued from endlessly just reading, let me share about what's been up at FMHS. (I'm taking a break - I'm not a robot, you know)A few weeks back, there was a week-long program called faculty orientation for the Year 1 kids. On Monday, everyone was giddy, giggly and excited to meet the juniors (but more specifically, their buddies). In

Of Frontline and Floods

2009-07-05T23:02:00.003+08:00

Like the title says, I've been working on the Faculty magazine for the past few months now. Now I'm not the one to rant about the committee's incompetence (in fact, I'd like to thank Calvin, Wai Keat, Pi, Nadz, Atul, Anis and Sabrina), but there are some people that I know I'm not going to depend on in the future. You know who you are.That aside, it has been a tough week, chasing after the

1st Week of Sophomore

2009-06-11T13:59:00.003+08:00

Now, after a long, boring 2 weeks, I am finally back in UNIMAS, ready to work my butt off for the next year. It was pleasing to see all my friends again, (although some had to repeat, to my dismay). Well, life goes on. Anyway, during the first day we're briefed about what's going to happen this year, and this block (Nervous System and Behaviour).The only official holidays that have been confirmed

Goodbye freshmen, hello sophomore

2009-05-22T16:28:00.007+08:00

Okay, I know that's a little too late to be updating now. Sorry! I was busy with studying, what else? The packed, dull lives of UNIMAS medical students...sheesh. Anyway, the holidays have officially begun - and now I have the time to blog.So let's begin with what happened between December last year until now.January: Chinese New Year in Kuala Lumpur!Instead of visiting homes like other people, my

Blood in December

2008-12-10T01:11:00.003+08:00

It's me again - with a new bona-fide post! This post actually covers November as well, but it was not that heavily photographed, so I decided to just call it "Blood in December". Thanks to this block being the Blood block, after all.Without further ado, here's what's been going down so far:Visit to CSSD (Centralized Sterile Supply Department), Sarawak General HospitalIt was somewhere near the end

Beach Adventure - Again!

2008-10-20T20:43:00.003+08:00

As an attempt to complete our 20 extra-curricular credit hours before 13 November, our UNIMED club had a beach trip to Lundu last Sunday, and we're supposed to play and stuff, there.But before I get to that, let's review over the things I did between the previous picture-filled post and this post.Clinical Case: NeoplasiaIn laymen's terms, neoplasia is a benign/malignant growth - also known as

On the eve of Raya...

2008-09-30T21:23:00.005+08:00

They say time flies by quickly when you're having fun. Well, uni life is fun (but not the constant exams), and well, whaddya know? 4 weeks of fasting are over - and it's already Hari Raya! I've been cleaning the house since the moment I got home, and miraculously I still haven't finished with the floors yet. >.

Spiralling down...

2008-08-24T00:03:00.003+08:00

I think i need to look back at my definition of discipline.To me, discipline means what your parents, teachers, authorative members, etc, tells you to do, and you follow like a faithful dog. But what Pa says is that discipline is your own self-control.And that latter sentence doesn't exactly go with me. I need more of that latter sentence, though.Three things are keeping me away from studying,

Of Kampungs and Conference Rooms

2008-08-08T21:21:00.002+08:00

Btw, for those who don't know, kampung means village in Malay.So, last Saturday I had this trip to Kampung Tanjung Parang about an hour or so from Kuching. We passed by Samarahan to get there, and just because it's a kampung doesn't mean it's rural. They had normal houses, Astro, pipe water, electricity, internet, village hall, etc.My foster parents are like, the best! They gave Evone (my partner

Coffee, anyone?

2008-07-30T00:08:00.003+08:00

Ah, coffee. Makes you look sophisticated and keeps you awake for hours.I'm not the usual coffee drinker. Mainly for the reason that it's diuretic (aka makes you wanna pee every now and then). But it is great for keeping yourself awake through the most boring of lectures.Ours doesn't look like this, unfortunately.And let me tell you, when you're sitting in a freezing cold Auditorium A in a fluffy

After the 3rd week at UNIMAS...

2008-07-19T19:26:00.004+08:00

Okay, this is going to be a post full of text, so I expect you to tolerate the substantial amount of words.Week Two: Faculty Orientation WeekAs if one week wasn't enough. The 2nd week comprises of mainly talks by our Professors in the morning/afternoon as well as tours of the faculty and the General Hospital just a few blocks away (why do you think it was isolated from the main campus??)By 5 pm,

UNIMAS!!!!

2008-07-08T13:27:00.002+08:00

I have one word to summarize my first week in UNIMAS. Unbelieveable.My room is on the 4th floor, counting the ground floor as ground floor. It's WAYYYY up, and there's no lifts. The boys are on the G and 1st floor while the gals occupy the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors. It's a small hostel anyways.The moment i stepped into my new room i was like WTF??? WTH is with all the DUST?! My mom was like zonkers

Going To University!

2008-06-22T19:17:00.003+08:00

Gosh, the time has come! It was a boring two-month holiday, which I spent by buying books, playing games, watching TV/Anime/Movies and gaining (a lot of) weight. And now it's about to be over!The results of Matrix 2007/2008 were out on the 18th June. One day before my b-day. And what luck - I got into UNIMAS! And for Medic no less! I was so glad, but now that I'm gonna be a future doc, this is

I'm BACK!

2007-08-21T15:03:00.000+08:00

I'm back! ...Well, from Labuan, anyway. Life at KML (Kolej Matrikulasi Labuan) is somewhat a fast-paced pandemonium. But all in all, i still enjoy life in Labuan...although i have some complaints...My block always has NO water. Which makes me really pissed off and emo.Food tastes bad (or bland) and there's too many ppl at the cafeteria.I'm starting to hate ta pow.Homework's too much, time is too

Back from Educamp!

2007-04-13T22:08:00.000+08:00

Wow, i thought i'd never survive four days away from my dear computer. Yeah, i think we teenagers depend too much on technology these days. I fear of what would humans in the future'll be like.Anyway, interview aside, Educamp was tons of fun. I arrived at UNIMAS Kota Samarahan (old campus) hall, where all the participants from all over Sarawak were signing up and stuff. I met Takaa there, and we

Working!

2007-04-08T14:25:00.000+08:00

My aunt owns this shop see, like how would us Malaysians say it: kedai runcit. A mini-mart of sorts. One of her helpers has to go back to Indonesia for a month, prolly since she misses her family, so I'm supposed to take her place while she's gone...O_oToday I hadn't gotten enough sleep. Like...besides the fact that my sleeping time was all wrong, I was kinda nervous about the whole Educamp at

Goong S Ep 11 + PSP...

2007-03-27T14:57:00.000+08:00

I watched Goong S Episode 11 yesterday, and I must say...it's a little disappointing. Episode 10's preview said that one of the two princes, Lee Hoo and Lee Joon is going to become the Hwang Taeja (Crown Prince)...but there's nothing much in Episode 11 to tell who's going to become the Crown Prince >_>... I love their set...ever since I watched Goong last year. I wonder how MBC does it...^^ *

Yay for first entry!

2007-03-23T17:31:00.000+08:00

Okay...I'm not so much of a frequent blogger like my friends are, so don't expect much updates :D What am i supposed to say for a first entry?Okay...one, I am currently working on Katelion: Book One of Justice cast's CG set...it's taking me a week or so...and i have fics to complete too >_>Two, my latest craze: Tales of Destiny - the PS2 remake! Yeah, yeah i know it's in Japanese...but who cares!