Bit by Bit

I feel I have achieved quite a lot in a span of 3 weeks.

I can say I am learning bit by bit...how to be a doctor. A good one.

Also thanks to the currently airing TVB Drama On Call 36 Hours , no less.

That drama does depict the life of a houseman/intern quite well, trying to imagine how would life be for me next year. :)

If I were asked to sum up my experience for the past few weeks, my answer would be "practice makes perfect".

It does make a big difference!

And my supervisor did notice the difference after I came back from the break.

I told her I noticed that too, it's just an invisible sense of confidence I guess.

But still, there are heaps to learn and hopefully by end of 1st semester, I can gauge how far I have gone through for the year.

Chatting with the juniors made me realize how fast time flies. I was in their position 2 years ago...it felt like yesterday.

Oh well. Still what had happened last year taught me a lot in life. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

I will continue some time later.

I found back my childhood hero,

Kai Aun

Final Year

I have nearly forgotten that I have a blog.

Too busy enjoying myself during the holidays. Taiwan was fun! (Pics at my FB) Had good food and great company, definitely one of the most memorable trips.

After that, back to Malaysia to celebrate Chinese New Year. Got to celebrate for 4 days before returning to Australia. Nothing much to complain, really. At least I got ang paus this year! Too bad I forgot to count the money inside before I left. :(

School started 2 weeks ago. Officially a final year medical student now.

Was busy moving and unpacking my stuff. In a new place this year, totally love this place. (Considering the nightmare that I had gone through last year, I am sure nothing will get worse than that) Close to the school and there's a new supermarket right opposite the hospital! That's extremely convenient! :D

Starting with Gen Med rotation for 4 weeks, into the 2nd week now. Today's a public holiday in Hobart (Royal Hobart Regatta Day) and it's good to get some rest, just to recharge!

Just a random shot at the Regatta

Will update more often from now on and hopefully with some interesting stories as well!

It felt like yesterday,

Kai Aun

Greetings From Taipei

Happy New Year 2012!

Pic taken somewhere near SYS Memorial Hall

The fireworks display was awesome and I'm very much impressed by the crowd control system used by the police and the Taipei Metro.

Hope 2012 will be a great year for every one!

Xin Nian Kuai Le,

Kai Aun

Happy New Year 2012

2011 is coming to an end.

Too many things happened to me this year, both personally and academically.

In short, it is a very tough year indeed. (I think I said the same for 2010)

However, I do believe all these obstacles that I have faced and resolved will only make me stronger in the future.

If you ask me to sum up my entire year in a few words, I would probably say it's a mad, mad year, literally.

But still, I survived and if everything goes according to plan, next year will be my final year in med school and I am approaching the end of varsity life.

2011 - A year that I will never forget for the rest of my life.

Let's welcome 2012 and hope every one of you will have a blessed year ahead.

Cheers!

Kai Aun

A New Place

Sorry for not updating my blog. It has been a while, I know.

Too many things had happened (it's for real this time) and I am glad I survived. Just for now.

In a new place now and it's Mandarin every single moment, sometimes I do miss speaking English. Haha. Oh human.

Love the weather - not as cold as Hobart during winter. Just nice. Can even wear T-shirt and shorts in the room.

Will update more.

Till then,

Kai Aun

How Do You Say No?

People always say you must learn how to say No.

Especially when it is something that gonna jeopardize your future or put your safety/reputation at risk.

But sometimes, it is so hard to say No.

This is true when you're facing with something that is not 100% certain and also you know it is so hard to convince that person.

If I say No, I'll most likely offend that person. And no matter what reasons I give, I know it's a futile resistance.

And the person's argument is not totally invalid. He has his points.

Put it that way, the main problem that I'm facing is difference in opinion.

He has heaps of experience no doubt, and the road he is pointing to me might be the correct one and he does not want me to repeat the same mistake he used to make. I appreciate the kind gesture.

However, I see things differently and sometimes it's just so hard to tell someone who is so much senior than you that things have changed and I will actually benefit from what I'm planning to do.

I have been considering a few options.

One is to say no directly and that's possibly the last time we'd talk.

One is to divert the topic, leave quietly and never contact again.

One is to make up a story and convince him in a diplomatic way.

One is to give in, which I am not prepared to do so.

I don't know.

Why?

Kai Aun

Moving Out

After nearly 2 years of staying at this place, I am finally moving out.

Sweet and bitter memories - some things that words cannot describe.

But I am very glad that I am moving out.

1st year - splendid and memorable.

2nd year - alone and topsy turvy.

Not pretty at all.

Who would have imagined all these would happen?

One word sums it all - crazy.

Moving house is such a tiring thing. I thought my stuff wasn't that much. Wrong. Boxes after boxes, bags after bags.

Next year will be a better year, hopefully.

Sanity at stake,

Kai Aun