I don't have headache. But I got headache today as my counselling case. It was a rather simple case. My patient was really nice and I did not feel intimidated at all. Assessor on the other hand is rather scary as I got my course coordinator. Hope he is not too strict. The 1 hour write up was just enough to let me complete everything. Well, I hope I have done enough as this would cost me 35% of the total score for this subject. Glad that its done.
It's the 1st of November already. Jes starts her SAM Finals today. Am really praying for her wisdom and memory. I know she can do it and it's just a matter of staying calm and focus. I dont hope but I know she is capable of that.
Mine will be 19 days from now. First paper will be on the 20th of Nov. I realized I only have about 3 weeks to study and I am a little freaked out. I really have to focus and start memorizing everything or else I would make it in time.
COME ON! JESLYN AND TAMMY CAN DO IT!
Ps: I Love my sisters.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Last Cycle
This post is 2 days late but it is still worth writing. Having examination just around the corner and leaving back home shortly after my last paper which falls on the 27th of November, I had no choice but to bid goodbye to Royal Adelaide Hospital(RAH). Thursday was my last day in for the year of 2010. It had been such a pleasure working there. From finding the hospital too big for recognition of wards and department to having those at my fingertips. Though I would not say I am familiar with the whole building. There are some departments where only specific or particular staffs are allowed. An example of that is the Intensive Care Unit(ICU).
Events that lead to a memorable Thursday:
1. Went to the thoracic medicine department which is usually empty but not this time. In a room of 5 beds, I saw two rather young and good looking men. I wondered why they ended up there. Lung problems due to smoking? I hope not. If it is, it's just a waste. They probably looked around 30-40 years old and life has just began.
2. Went to 4th floor and this young caucasian men was really nice. He said hi and asked me how am I doing. I really like these patients as I just felt like they light up the quiet and sad atmosphere in the ward. That 'hi' made my day. His smile was so bright that it outshines the summer sun seen through the window.
3. Went to 6th floor, something very unexpected and rare happened. I saw this physiotherapist holding on a metal plate with some poo on it. I am not quite sure where it came from but one thing for sure, she looked disgusted and panicked on to how to dispose the materials on that plate. Well, she basically walked around carrying it asking for the nurses' help. I mean, this is understandable as she is a physiotherapist and it is not suprising that she don't usually deal with these problems. The solution was, throw it in the toilet and flushed it down. I guess she was too traumatised to think of anything. Anyways, atleast all the poo ended up getting flushed down and not on the floor of the ward. One of the nurse then got an air freshener and sprayed it all over the ward. It was definitely a funny scene.
4. An old man and a woman aged around 70 years old or even more looking for interesting books to read to pass time in the hospital. Through his comments on the authors of the variety of books on the shelf, I can see that he is a very knowledgable person or atleast a man who reads alot. On the other hand, the woman just quietly looked through the collection and picked two old western books that caought her interest. Usually people of that age have literacy problem but certainly not these 2 patients.
5. When leaving, Alison Matthew the Admin Support Officer there thanked me for my time and my help. The Thursday team wished me luck and their smiles and encouragements are among the things I would treasure from this experience.
Things that I learnt from the hospital overall :
1. Went to the oncology department and got a chance to look at how chemotheraphy is done.
2. Differentiate the pharmacist working at the dispensary counter and the wards
3. See the role of physiotherapist in aiding patients with movement difficulties
4. Found out that patients who have the possibility of imposing dangers to others are accommodate into a single room and have a security officer guarding the door.
5. There are chaplains in the hospital that visits patients and pray for them.
Those Thursday are behind me now. No more waking up at 7.20am to ensure I get to hospital on time. No more wearing formal on Thursday. No more sitting in the cafe overlooking the doctors sitting down and talking about their patients. I will miss those.
Events that lead to a memorable Thursday:
1. Went to the thoracic medicine department which is usually empty but not this time. In a room of 5 beds, I saw two rather young and good looking men. I wondered why they ended up there. Lung problems due to smoking? I hope not. If it is, it's just a waste. They probably looked around 30-40 years old and life has just began.
2. Went to 4th floor and this young caucasian men was really nice. He said hi and asked me how am I doing. I really like these patients as I just felt like they light up the quiet and sad atmosphere in the ward. That 'hi' made my day. His smile was so bright that it outshines the summer sun seen through the window.
3. Went to 6th floor, something very unexpected and rare happened. I saw this physiotherapist holding on a metal plate with some poo on it. I am not quite sure where it came from but one thing for sure, she looked disgusted and panicked on to how to dispose the materials on that plate. Well, she basically walked around carrying it asking for the nurses' help. I mean, this is understandable as she is a physiotherapist and it is not suprising that she don't usually deal with these problems. The solution was, throw it in the toilet and flushed it down. I guess she was too traumatised to think of anything. Anyways, atleast all the poo ended up getting flushed down and not on the floor of the ward. One of the nurse then got an air freshener and sprayed it all over the ward. It was definitely a funny scene.
4. An old man and a woman aged around 70 years old or even more looking for interesting books to read to pass time in the hospital. Through his comments on the authors of the variety of books on the shelf, I can see that he is a very knowledgable person or atleast a man who reads alot. On the other hand, the woman just quietly looked through the collection and picked two old western books that caought her interest. Usually people of that age have literacy problem but certainly not these 2 patients.
5. When leaving, Alison Matthew the Admin Support Officer there thanked me for my time and my help. The Thursday team wished me luck and their smiles and encouragements are among the things I would treasure from this experience.
Things that I learnt from the hospital overall :
1. Went to the oncology department and got a chance to look at how chemotheraphy is done.
2. Differentiate the pharmacist working at the dispensary counter and the wards
3. See the role of physiotherapist in aiding patients with movement difficulties
4. Found out that patients who have the possibility of imposing dangers to others are accommodate into a single room and have a security officer guarding the door.
5. There are chaplains in the hospital that visits patients and pray for them.
Those Thursday are behind me now. No more waking up at 7.20am to ensure I get to hospital on time. No more wearing formal on Thursday. No more sitting in the cafe overlooking the doctors sitting down and talking about their patients. I will miss those.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Fired Up!
Final examination is exactly a month away. I believe all that is required is just a little extra perseverance, determination and discipline. A month of putting aside everything and let studies come first. I have to wake up every morning looking into the mirror telling myself "Nothing is going to happen today that I can't handle with You". No temptations. No distractions. Only wisdom and knowledge can shake me. And I want to be able to tell myself "You did well today Sze Lynn. Keep it up!"everytime I go to bed.
I know if I am able to live 30days like that, Success will be at the door waiting for me.
My only wish for this year's Christmas present will be good results to end Second Year of Bachelor of Pharmacy.
I know if I am able to live 30days like that, Success will be at the door waiting for me.
My only wish for this year's Christmas present will be good results to end Second Year of Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Am I a Lost Soul?
Everyday is full of excitements and suprises. Eventhough it might just be like a regular week in and out of Uni, there are still small little things that happen and make that day or week slightly different from the others. Today I was left thinking about me. Who am I? Am I just another lost soul you see on the street with no sense of direction about their life? Do I just follow where the crowd goes and see where it leads me? Or am I the one to point people to the destination? I don't know.
To be honest, having to leave home and coming to a foreign country at the age of 18 is a blessing but in the same time difficult. I am living so many people's dream. I am so lucky to have parents who can support me through all these despite their heavy heart and worries for me to study and live alone in a country or state they have never been to.
All that people see are the exterior which is fancy and glam but they often neglect the interior. The fear of not being able to adapt. The fear of not being able to withstand the pressure. The fear of mixing with the wrong clique. The fear of not being able to live in a place without family. So far, having been in Adelaide for almost 2 years, I would say that I am adapting well and coping with the stress in University while having family by my side.
In addition to all that, I am having a bunch of crazy yet hardworking yet caring yet smart friends to be with in the midst of not having our family with us. Being a family person, there are alot of things that I would keep it to myself and only share it with my family instead of with friends. I do tell my peers things that are going on in my life but that are only confined to shallow topics where they would only be able to see me as they see the surface. They do not know what is underneath. They don't see the corals, the fish or even the shark that are swimming freely in the deep blue sea. There are people who would reveal the whole sea to their friends but I am just not like that. I guess, it's because God made us all differently, uniquely, and fearfully.
However, since I came to Australia, my friends are the people I am closest with. Having to live with my best friends this year, I realized I am less reluctant in sharing my lifestory. Eventhough there are still things that are kept behind the thick and tall wall, it is starting to collapse bits by bits. This is because I felt that they will not judge me nor will they gossip about it. As they tell me about their stories, I tell them mine too and that pulls the two unrelated ropes closer to each other.
How about peer pressure? I do admit that I failed and gave in to it. The things I talk about with my friends here are not the same as my home friends. We talk alot about a certain topics and in a way it is good as it helps widen my horizon. So that would be something that I do not mind. There are things that I do not normally do but now I will. I still doesn't curse and I am glad my friend do respect me of that. Not that they curse but they do accidently mention it once in a while. There are slight rough words that would slip out of my lips but not frequent at all. It does bother me when I see my friends change or try to adapt to their clique. Trying to do things to seek for acceptance. There is nothing wrong with that, but is that worth it? I am not the one to judge.
But I do hope I am not like that. I do hope that I can still see where the arrows are pointing. I dont want to follow them blindly thinking they can bring me to the place I want to be. I do not want to be a souless man. I want to be someone with intergrity and know my stand. I want to make my parents proud that despite how the world is revolving now, I will remain the same as the daughter they cherish and love. Someone they can trust and lean on. I want to be TAMMY YEONG SZE LYNN.
Anyways, sorry for the long post but I just wanted to type down my thoughts after going through today. Good job if you manage to read till this without skipping the middle part. Then, maybe you want to tell me your opinion? Leave a comment if you do.
To be honest, having to leave home and coming to a foreign country at the age of 18 is a blessing but in the same time difficult. I am living so many people's dream. I am so lucky to have parents who can support me through all these despite their heavy heart and worries for me to study and live alone in a country or state they have never been to.
All that people see are the exterior which is fancy and glam but they often neglect the interior. The fear of not being able to adapt. The fear of not being able to withstand the pressure. The fear of mixing with the wrong clique. The fear of not being able to live in a place without family. So far, having been in Adelaide for almost 2 years, I would say that I am adapting well and coping with the stress in University while having family by my side.
In addition to all that, I am having a bunch of crazy yet hardworking yet caring yet smart friends to be with in the midst of not having our family with us. Being a family person, there are alot of things that I would keep it to myself and only share it with my family instead of with friends. I do tell my peers things that are going on in my life but that are only confined to shallow topics where they would only be able to see me as they see the surface. They do not know what is underneath. They don't see the corals, the fish or even the shark that are swimming freely in the deep blue sea. There are people who would reveal the whole sea to their friends but I am just not like that. I guess, it's because God made us all differently, uniquely, and fearfully.
However, since I came to Australia, my friends are the people I am closest with. Having to live with my best friends this year, I realized I am less reluctant in sharing my lifestory. Eventhough there are still things that are kept behind the thick and tall wall, it is starting to collapse bits by bits. This is because I felt that they will not judge me nor will they gossip about it. As they tell me about their stories, I tell them mine too and that pulls the two unrelated ropes closer to each other.
How about peer pressure? I do admit that I failed and gave in to it. The things I talk about with my friends here are not the same as my home friends. We talk alot about a certain topics and in a way it is good as it helps widen my horizon. So that would be something that I do not mind. There are things that I do not normally do but now I will. I still doesn't curse and I am glad my friend do respect me of that. Not that they curse but they do accidently mention it once in a while. There are slight rough words that would slip out of my lips but not frequent at all. It does bother me when I see my friends change or try to adapt to their clique. Trying to do things to seek for acceptance. There is nothing wrong with that, but is that worth it? I am not the one to judge.
But I do hope I am not like that. I do hope that I can still see where the arrows are pointing. I dont want to follow them blindly thinking they can bring me to the place I want to be. I do not want to be a souless man. I want to be someone with intergrity and know my stand. I want to make my parents proud that despite how the world is revolving now, I will remain the same as the daughter they cherish and love. Someone they can trust and lean on. I want to be TAMMY YEONG SZE LYNN.
Anyways, sorry for the long post but I just wanted to type down my thoughts after going through today. Good job if you manage to read till this without skipping the middle part. Then, maybe you want to tell me your opinion? Leave a comment if you do.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
ZZzzz..
I have a huge problem nowadays. I feel like sleeping all the time. At 10pm, I feel like popping into the bed already. What is my problem? I woke up at 10am yesterday and by 10pm, I felt like my eyes were giving up. They ran out of fuels to keep it open. But of course I did not use toothpicks like Mr. Bean. Instead, laptop is my toothpick. It kept it open till about 11pm and I finally gave in to my sleepiness and placed my head on my comfortable pillow.
Woke up at 8am today for class and it's a torture. Regardless of the 9hours sleep, it's still inadequate. I was contemplating of sleeping in and skipping class but my conscience helps wake me up. What should I do? I can't be a sleeping beauty or in another term a pig. It's a no way. But sleeping felt so good. HELP ME!
Full Stop
Have you ever thought that you're not good enough for someone or something? No matter how hard you try to change things or improve yourself, it's not enough. You'll never be able to reach their standard. Or it's just that their level of expection increases all time. So I learnt my lesson. Put a full stop to that feeling. It doesn't matter if he/she likes my way or he/she think I am good enough because I am not going to change myself to suit him/her anymore. If our roles were exchanged, I don't think that he/she can even do what I did.
I might not be good enough for you but I am certainly good enough for Him.
I might not be good enough for you but I am certainly good enough for Him.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
X on Calender
Yesterday was a day to mark on my calender. Went to the gym and broke my own record. Woot.
What? : Treadmill
Venue: City East Gym
Distance : 11.01km ( 27.5 laps of 400m)
Time : 73.43 minutes
Calories : 810 cals.
It's not like it is a big deal as 11km in 73 minutes is slow but I achieved what I hope and beyond that. Was tending to do 20laps but in the end, the running calories and distance kept me going. Job well done.
Went to the gym 4 times this week and scrapped a total of 2000cals. Time is running out..Have to hit the gym 5 times next week. Hopefully I can do it and not let laziness get to me.
Why is time running out? Well, I paid for unlimited 3 months gym and October is my last month. So to make my money worth, I have to use the facilities as much as I can for as long as I can. LOL.. Does this prove that I am a typical money-minded stingy Malaysian?
What? : Treadmill
Venue: City East Gym
Distance : 11.01km ( 27.5 laps of 400m)
Time : 73.43 minutes
Calories : 810 cals.
It's not like it is a big deal as 11km in 73 minutes is slow but I achieved what I hope and beyond that. Was tending to do 20laps but in the end, the running calories and distance kept me going. Job well done.
Went to the gym 4 times this week and scrapped a total of 2000cals. Time is running out..Have to hit the gym 5 times next week. Hopefully I can do it and not let laziness get to me.
Why is time running out? Well, I paid for unlimited 3 months gym and October is my last month. So to make my money worth, I have to use the facilities as much as I can for as long as I can. LOL.. Does this prove that I am a typical money-minded stingy Malaysian?
Monday, October 11, 2010
Stay true
JUST THE WAY YOU ARE - BRUNO MARS
Oh her eyes, her eyes
Make the stars look like they’re not shining
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her trying
She’s so beautiful
And I tell her every day
Yeah I know, I know
When I compliment her
She wont believe meAnd its so, its so
Sad to think she don’t see what I see
But every time she asks me do I look okay
I say
When I see your face
There’s not a thing that I would change
Cause you’re amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you’re amazing
Just the way you are
Her lips, her lipsI could kiss them all day if she’d let me
Her laugh, her laugh
She hates but I think its so sexy
She’s so beautiful
And I tell her every day
Oh you know, you know, you know
I'd never ask you to change
If perfect is what you’re searching for
Then just stay the same
So don’t even bother asking
If you look okay
You know I say
When I see your face
There’s not a thing that I would change
Cause you’re amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you’re amazing
Just the way you are
The way you are
The way you are
Girl you’re amazing
Just the way you are
When I see your face
There’s not a thing that I would change
Cause you’re amazingJust the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you’re amazing
Just the way you are
Oh her eyes, her eyes
Make the stars look like they’re not shining
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her trying
She’s so beautiful
And I tell her every day
Yeah I know, I know
When I compliment her
She wont believe meAnd its so, its so
Sad to think she don’t see what I see
But every time she asks me do I look okay
I say
When I see your face
There’s not a thing that I would change
Cause you’re amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you’re amazing
Just the way you are
Her lips, her lipsI could kiss them all day if she’d let me
Her laugh, her laugh
She hates but I think its so sexy
She’s so beautiful
And I tell her every day
Oh you know, you know, you know
I'd never ask you to change
If perfect is what you’re searching for
Then just stay the same
So don’t even bother asking
If you look okay
You know I say
When I see your face
There’s not a thing that I would change
Cause you’re amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you’re amazing
Just the way you are
The way you are
The way you are
Girl you’re amazing
Just the way you are
When I see your face
There’s not a thing that I would change
Cause you’re amazingJust the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you’re amazing
Just the way you are
Boring yet productive
Monday (11/10/2010)...Instead of wasting a Monday, I made full use of it..Woot. Felt like I achieved something.
8.00am - Woke up and prepared lunch
8.20am- Catch the bus to Uni.
8.45am- Reached Uni and read newspaper while waiting for class to starts
9.10am- Pharmacy Practice 2 lecture begins
10.05am- Lecture ended and practical starts
11.00am- Finished practical and went to Gym
12.30pm- Done with Gym and bathed in Uni. Went to meet JY and walk to City West campus
1.00pm- Reached City West library. Ate lunch (2 pieces of bread)
4.oopm- Went to Maccas and grab an ice-cream and JY got a McDouble. Went back to library
6.10pm- Met with YH and went home together by tram.
6.50pm- Reached home. Cleaned up.
7.30pm- Cooked dinner with Nic and YH
9.00pm- 'Chor dai di'
9.45pm- On-ed computer and write this boring post.
Eventhough it's a rather boring day, but atleast it's productive. The day might be long but it is not tiring because I felt I did the right thing thus felt good.
8.00am - Woke up and prepared lunch
8.20am- Catch the bus to Uni.
8.45am- Reached Uni and read newspaper while waiting for class to starts
9.10am- Pharmacy Practice 2 lecture begins
10.05am- Lecture ended and practical starts
11.00am- Finished practical and went to Gym
12.30pm- Done with Gym and bathed in Uni. Went to meet JY and walk to City West campus
1.00pm- Reached City West library. Ate lunch (2 pieces of bread)
4.oopm- Went to Maccas and grab an ice-cream and JY got a McDouble. Went back to library
6.10pm- Met with YH and went home together by tram.
6.50pm- Reached home. Cleaned up.
7.30pm- Cooked dinner with Nic and YH
9.00pm- 'Chor dai di'
9.45pm- On-ed computer and write this boring post.
Eventhough it's a rather boring day, but atleast it's productive. The day might be long but it is not tiring because I felt I did the right thing thus felt good.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Male vs Female
It got me wondering..Why do female get criticized when they wear low cut blouse and not male when they wear a low cut shirt? Just because females have breasts? Male has chest too. Especially for Asians, when you where that kind of blouse, people tend to look at you differently. As though you were trying to seduce someone or something. But why do guys not get that? Dont you think they were also trying to show off their chest or something when they wear that? What you think?
The above 2 pictures are random pictures I found from Google. No prejudice here but
The above 2 pictures are random pictures I found from Google. No prejudice here but
to simply show as an example on how each gender pull off the low cuts.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!
I am finally done with my Pharmacology and Pathophysiology test. I don't know if I have done enough but I did my best. So it's time to put my focus back to the Commonwealth Games. Woot! Good life lies ahead but that won't last long as finals is just around the corner. Ignorance is bliss?LOL..
Time for this..Look at that cute tiger. I love commonwealth Game.
Ignore the writing below. I just wanted a picture
to amplify my feelings.
Time for this..Look at that cute tiger. I love commonwealth Game.
This the medal tally for day 4!
I am sorry if it's too small..Can't make it bigger (perhaps its cause I dont know how to).
Malaysia is down to seventh place with 10 medals (3 golds, 3 silvers & 4 bronzes).
Leading is Australia with 69 medals (32 golds, 19 silvers, % 18 bronzes).
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Yawn!!
I am super sleepy and bored right now. I dont want to study anymore. But I dont have a choice. I have a test on Friday which is 2 days from now and it weighs 25% of my total grade for this subject(Pharmacology and Pathophysiology 2)..How? Any idea on how to keep me awake?
Methods tried:
1) Listening to songs
2) Dream
3) Continue staring
4) Facebook
After doing all the 4 things mentioned above, I am still sleepy. It's not like I dont have enough sleep but I just dont know why..Gosh.. I know method 2 and 3 dont work but desperation kicks in.
I want to watch Commonwealth Game so badly that I gave in to temptation for the past 2 days. Should I still watch Day 3 of Game?
Btw, Australia is leading now and Malaysia is in Top 5..LOL..Go Oz..Go Malaysia.
Australia is so stong..I've heard the anthem played like 10 thousand times since the opening of the game.
Methods tried:
1) Listening to songs
2) Dream
3) Continue staring
4) Facebook
After doing all the 4 things mentioned above, I am still sleepy. It's not like I dont have enough sleep but I just dont know why..Gosh.. I know method 2 and 3 dont work but desperation kicks in.
I want to watch Commonwealth Game so badly that I gave in to temptation for the past 2 days. Should I still watch Day 3 of Game?
Btw, Australia is leading now and Malaysia is in Top 5..LOL..Go Oz..Go Malaysia.
Australia is so stong..I've heard the anthem played like 10 thousand times since the opening of the game.
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