Oh btw, I forgot to mention that I passed my Pediatrics exam!! YES!! This exam is legendary for being the hardest exam of all rotations and has failed the most numbers of students each year.
Phew~ I thought I would fail, coz seriously it's not easy, and I passed by only 5%.
The dilemma now is - since I could not decide if I want to apply for residency, I told myself I'll apply if I pass this exam.
Doesnt work la. I'm still in a dilemma.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Casa Loma (toronto part 3)
This thing between me and history - How can I miss going to a castle?
So here it is - my adventure to Casa Loma (Spanish for House on a hill)
One section of the castle has all this military display that I have to admit I'm not superbly interested in, so I didnt take any pictures at all but I find this comic really funny.
It says "QOR's coming to BC to escape calgary cold)
QOR: Queen's Own Rifles
BC: British Columbia (the state where vancouver is located)
So here it is - my adventure to Casa Loma (Spanish for House on a hill)
Riding past "museum station"
It's originally a house built by Sir Henry, later turned into a hotel when he had financial difficulties, and later bought by the Kiwanis club and turned into a tourist attraction.
Everyone gets a audio thingie that looks like an old style phone to go along with the tour.
So when you're in a certain room, look for a number label and press that number to listen to the story of that room. I gave up after 10.
So when you're in a certain room, look for a number label and press that number to listen to the story of that room. I gave up after 10.
One section of the castle has all this military display that I have to admit I'm not superbly interested in, so I didnt take any pictures at all but I find this comic really funny.
It says "QOR's coming to BC to escape calgary cold)
QOR: Queen's Own Rifles
BC: British Columbia (the state where vancouver is located)
So I climbed all the way up to its highest tower, and took pictures
One of the 98 rooms.
It also has this creepy underground tunnel that all castles must have!
You can see why most people turn back up, but I really wanted to see the stables (I know I'm crazy), so I walked, alone.
You can see why most people turn back up, but I really wanted to see the stables (I know I'm crazy), so I walked, alone.
As it turns out, there IS a stable, but there were no horses. Duh! But it does have a couple of knights in (not so) shining armor.
I took this before I stepped out the castle, and I like how the gargoyle looks like he's laughing at us
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) - Toronto part 2
The "museum" station was closed for unknown reason (or maybe I wasnt listening), and since I have to go South on the yellow track, I have to walk to "St George" station but I have no idea which direction it's in. I didnt have a toronto map with me so I took picture of the map in the subway with my hp to guide me
One of the side wall of the ROM.
I was trying to take pictures of bird that flew away before my stupid lagging hp can capture it!
Actually the main entrance of ROM is gorgeous but I dont wanna appear too sakai with so many people walk in and out
I was trying to take pictures of bird that flew away before my stupid lagging hp can capture it!
Actually the main entrance of ROM is gorgeous but I dont wanna appear too sakai with so many people walk in and out
Across the street - textile museum which I didnt go.
Just like the word "go" made out of blue straws
Just like the word "go" made out of blue straws
The roof inside ROM.
The words in the centre says "That all men may know his work"
The words in the centre says "That all men may know his work"
My favourite department of all - loads of gems, stones, crystals, diamond. Yummy!
Beaver. Isnt that cute!>
Raccoon. I saw one sleeping on top of a tree once when I was walking towards the hospital I work in.
I like the dresses in the textile department!
cool eh?
Actually it was a super huge museum. It took me the whole afternoon to finish walking, and I only took random pictures when no one was looking.
I particularly like the exhibition of China culture (pottery, lifestyle, religion, painting), but too many people so I'm lazy to take pictures.
I particularly like the exhibition of China culture (pottery, lifestyle, religion, painting), but too many people so I'm lazy to take pictures.
Friday, May 29, 2009
second rotation - psychiatry
OMG! I love my psychiatry rotation!
This is only my first week, and I've cried more times than I can count on one hand, but I love it. I feel like, finally, I understand! I can connect with the patients!
I'm now located in the outpatient clinic, so I see more stable patients (depression, anxiety, social phobia, bipolar, ..).
What happens is that I get to see and follow my own patients, from beginning to end (about 6 sessions, once a week), supervised by a preceptor, but the patients are essentially mine.
It's like running my own clinic! I get to schedule the follow up time according to my schedule. I get to write their notes. I get to influence how best to take care of each patient. Of course, there's a few key preceptors who'll guide us, but I'm essetially the main care provider for my patient.
The feeling of satisfaction, to see a patient goes from depressed/hopeless to gradually improving with every week of follow up, is the best feeling in the whole world (better than falling in love. Haha)
And my preceptors are awesome.
It feels so great to be in the office. Everyone is nice, friendly and caring. To the point that I'm so reluctant to go home that I stayed back an extra hour to do work that I could have done the next day.
For the very very first time throughout medical school, a preceptor sits down with me, looks at me, sees me, asks how I'm doing, and actually wants to know how I'm really doing. It's scary how psychiatrist seems to be able to tell when you're not telling the truth -.-
I'm not depressed. I know that.
But I admit that my mental health is really really bad now. So bad that I should be seeing a psychiatrist myself, but I've been avoiding thinking about it. Coping mechanism!
Being in this rotation makes me realise that I'm essentially one of them. I'm so similar to some of the patients that it's scary. But it also makes me be able to emphatise more, coz I know how they feel. When my preceptor taught me about a patient, I feel like I'm learning more about myself as well.
I'm anxious. I've been anxious since the beginning of clerkship, and it's really getting in the way of my performance as a clerk. I burst into tears for what seems like no reason to me, but if there's one thing I've learned this week is that there's always a reason. The patient may not know what it is, so it's our job to help them find that reason.
After talking to my preceptor and crying like crazy, I realise that I can go on like this or I can get help. Do I wanna see a psychiatrist? Maybe not now. I'm not ready to face myself. Isnt that ironic?
This is only my first week, and I've cried more times than I can count on one hand, but I love it. I feel like, finally, I understand! I can connect with the patients!
I'm now located in the outpatient clinic, so I see more stable patients (depression, anxiety, social phobia, bipolar, ..).
What happens is that I get to see and follow my own patients, from beginning to end (about 6 sessions, once a week), supervised by a preceptor, but the patients are essentially mine.
It's like running my own clinic! I get to schedule the follow up time according to my schedule. I get to write their notes. I get to influence how best to take care of each patient. Of course, there's a few key preceptors who'll guide us, but I'm essetially the main care provider for my patient.
The feeling of satisfaction, to see a patient goes from depressed/hopeless to gradually improving with every week of follow up, is the best feeling in the whole world (better than falling in love. Haha)
And my preceptors are awesome.
It feels so great to be in the office. Everyone is nice, friendly and caring. To the point that I'm so reluctant to go home that I stayed back an extra hour to do work that I could have done the next day.
For the very very first time throughout medical school, a preceptor sits down with me, looks at me, sees me, asks how I'm doing, and actually wants to know how I'm really doing. It's scary how psychiatrist seems to be able to tell when you're not telling the truth -.-
I'm not depressed. I know that.
But I admit that my mental health is really really bad now. So bad that I should be seeing a psychiatrist myself, but I've been avoiding thinking about it. Coping mechanism!
Being in this rotation makes me realise that I'm essentially one of them. I'm so similar to some of the patients that it's scary. But it also makes me be able to emphatise more, coz I know how they feel. When my preceptor taught me about a patient, I feel like I'm learning more about myself as well.
I'm anxious. I've been anxious since the beginning of clerkship, and it's really getting in the way of my performance as a clerk. I burst into tears for what seems like no reason to me, but if there's one thing I've learned this week is that there's always a reason. The patient may not know what it is, so it's our job to help them find that reason.
After talking to my preceptor and crying like crazy, I realise that I can go on like this or I can get help. Do I wanna see a psychiatrist? Maybe not now. I'm not ready to face myself. Isnt that ironic?
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Toronto (part 1)
Yes!!!
I found my card reader - so the next few posts will be pure pictures
"Bye guys"
I found my card reader - so the next few posts will be pure pictures
First batch
The place I stayed in Toronto for my surgery elective :)
Townhouse - the first door on the left
the view from the house door
the front door, my host's jacket and very *artsy* picture
See that row of shoes? All belongs to my host! He says he needs one for each occassion and different colours too! Hehe
His very *artsy* glassware and dishwares
kitchen (duh!)
Living room
balcony (and his brand new bbq set)
stairs to the second floor
The door on the right is mine, and left is my host's.
And his certificate. I think he graduated from the bachelor of art in town planning or something like that. Isnt that awesome?
And his certificate. I think he graduated from the bachelor of art in town planning or something like that. Isnt that awesome?
He has great taste in interior design
The washroom is hotel standard la!
See? Even washroom has picture!!
Another side of the washroom.
And of course, boys will be boys (refer to picture)
And of course, boys will be boys (refer to picture)
My super cool bedroom, with super cool lights
I LOVE that bedroom!
I LOVE that bedroom!
He provided clean towels - pink and peach. Isnt that cool? Hehe
Complete with flat screen TV!
And of course, little crinkles (the little doggie from Mac) travels with me no matter where I go.
And of course, little crinkles (the little doggie from Mac) travels with me no matter where I go.
View out the window with pinkie :D
"Bye guys"Monday, May 25, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
億萬克拉的幸福
I doubt I'll pass my exam. Hmm. Oh well. Whatever.
I just finished the exam a few hours ago and I couldnt bring myself to care too much at the moment.
My next rotation is psychiatry. Just when you thought things wont get any worse.
I'm watching "angels and demons" tomorrow. Maybe. Hehe. I wanted to go last weekend but didnt. It was just released and I didnt wanna sit in a cinema full of people.
There's a lot of negative reviews about the movie. But I guess some people just never understand that a movie is NOT supposed to be as good as the book.
No matter how hard the scriptwriter, director and actors try, no movie will ever be as good as the original book.
I'm going to watch it, simply because I love the book, and I love Dan Brown. He brought me out of the world of romance novels into the magical world of history and mystery.
To be honest, I really pity people who dont love reading.
To me, libraries and book stores are the two most magical places. Isnt it wonderful, to be lost in a different world and time simply from looking at words printed on a few hundred grams of paper?
A movie can never compare because it tells you exactly what to see, but when you read, your imagination is the limit.
I wonder how I'm going to bring all my books back to Brunei.
I'm blogging too often :D
I just finished the exam a few hours ago and I couldnt bring myself to care too much at the moment.
My next rotation is psychiatry. Just when you thought things wont get any worse.
I'm watching "angels and demons" tomorrow. Maybe. Hehe. I wanted to go last weekend but didnt. It was just released and I didnt wanna sit in a cinema full of people.
There's a lot of negative reviews about the movie. But I guess some people just never understand that a movie is NOT supposed to be as good as the book.
No matter how hard the scriptwriter, director and actors try, no movie will ever be as good as the original book.
"Never judge a book by its movie. ~J.W. Eagan"
I'm going to watch it, simply because I love the book, and I love Dan Brown. He brought me out of the world of romance novels into the magical world of history and mystery.
To be honest, I really pity people who dont love reading.
To me, libraries and book stores are the two most magical places. Isnt it wonderful, to be lost in a different world and time simply from looking at words printed on a few hundred grams of paper?
A movie can never compare because it tells you exactly what to see, but when you read, your imagination is the limit.
I wonder how I'm going to bring all my books back to Brunei.
I'm blogging too often :D
Friday, May 22, 2009
在人生分叉路
*super stressed out*
I'm at a junction right now. Turn left or turn right.
"Left" is a road full of uncertainties, a road full of more junctions of uncertainties, but surely one will lead to happiness. Maybe. But one thing for sure, a LOT of people will be disappointed if I turn left.
"Right" is a road full of bumps, humps, mud and other very scary hindrance. No turning around if I regret. If I make it through all the yucky stuff, it might eventually lead to a road made of gold, and other pretty stuff.
I cant stop at the junction for too long, or I'll just end up hitting the wall in front.
So, left or right?
A lot of people say "turn right", but I dont think I'm tough and smart enough.
I'm at a junction right now. Turn left or turn right.
"Left" is a road full of uncertainties, a road full of more junctions of uncertainties, but surely one will lead to happiness. Maybe. But one thing for sure, a LOT of people will be disappointed if I turn left.
"Right" is a road full of bumps, humps, mud and other very scary hindrance. No turning around if I regret. If I make it through all the yucky stuff, it might eventually lead to a road made of gold, and other pretty stuff.
I cant stop at the junction for too long, or I'll just end up hitting the wall in front.
So, left or right?
A lot of people say "turn right", but I dont think I'm tough and smart enough.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
麵包的滋味
Havent blog for a really long time. I know. No excuses. 
Everytime I have extra time, I spend it watching drama. I ignore all my small-hobbies-slash-projects-to-pass-time; knitting halfway, my drawing book collecting dust, my guitar forgotten.
All I do is either watch drama or read novels.
I've been thinking. I have absolutely zero talent in drawing, so no one shall ever lay eyes on my drawing books, but I love it. I can take lessons!! Right? No one can blame me for having zero talent when I go for lessons coz that's why I'm there! What do you think of traditional chinese painting?
Well, not that I'll ever find time during clerkship *cry cry*
Anyway, wish me luck on Friday: Paediatrics exam :(
I didnt think I'll ever say this, but I do LOATHE pediatrics very very much.
My seniors just graduated last week.
Being there sort of motivates me. Well, the ceremony is very bosan, but I'm motivated by the thought of framing and hanging on my wall a certificate that says "Dr. Leeshi Yeo, M.D." Wouldnt that be cool?
Wahahaha~~~(let me dream bah)
I still couldnt find my memory card reader - frustrated la!!!
I wanna post pictures! I have total 900+ pictures in my nokia. Isnt that crazy?
Everytime I have extra time, I spend it watching drama. I ignore all my small-hobbies-slash-projects-to-pass-time; knitting halfway, my drawing book collecting dust, my guitar forgotten.
All I do is either watch drama or read novels.
I've been thinking. I have absolutely zero talent in drawing, so no one shall ever lay eyes on my drawing books, but I love it. I can take lessons!! Right? No one can blame me for having zero talent when I go for lessons coz that's why I'm there! What do you think of traditional chinese painting?
Well, not that I'll ever find time during clerkship *cry cry*
Anyway, wish me luck on Friday: Paediatrics exam :(
I didnt think I'll ever say this, but I do LOATHE pediatrics very very much.
My seniors just graduated last week.
Being there sort of motivates me. Well, the ceremony is very bosan, but I'm motivated by the thought of framing and hanging on my wall a certificate that says "Dr. Leeshi Yeo, M.D." Wouldnt that be cool?
Wahahaha~~~(let me dream bah)
I still couldnt find my memory card reader - frustrated la!!!
I wanna post pictures! I have total 900+ pictures in my nokia. Isnt that crazy?
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