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I didn't get to finish penning down my thoughts the last time and I was called off. So this is part 2 (I didn't even had time to edit and post!!!)
5. I now have a small class of physics tuition with 5 kids. The money is negligible but it keeps my mind active so I guess it serves it's purpose.I really don't mind because the girls are fun and the group is small enough for personal attention.

6. Made my visit to UH to see DR. Tiong . He wasn't in so I had a chat with another lady doctor. Wanted to reduce medication. Got the permission. Next went down to the RUKA centre to report lost of appointment card. Without a blink of an eye, the little girl at the window took out a new card and wrote out a new card for me. Wow and I was expecting some resentment from her.(She did it all with a smile, bless her soul) Come to think of it, they are dealing with tons of retirees so I guess I shouldn't be the first to lose a or misplace a card he! he! he! No offence to all retirees. Next I went to pharmacy to ask for medication since my appointment date was delayed to December. No hassle too. Didn't take too long too. All in all a good productive trip and kudos to UH staff for efficiency and speed.

7. The next trip was to GH the next day for my gynaecology visit. Now this is a different story. First of all, when I show the clerk my pension card, I was told to give her a photostat ed copy. Now if they want a record, they jolly well take it and photostate it with their machine there and then. Otherwise, I believe the onus is on us pensioners to produce the card each time we visit them. Well, GH what do you expect. Next the nurse who took our B P and height treats every patient there as is they just got out from some kampong. Rude and unpleasant is the term. As if that is not enough the microphone to call for there patients was so soft that all have problems hearing. Never mind we strain our ears and hope for the best. A name was called, sounded like mine, waited to see if anybody went in. Nobody, good chance it was me. So off I go. Enter and put down my name card in front off this young doctor. Next his analysis, and then decided I should be transferred back to a polyclinics?!? Ok maybe it was a good decision since GH ain't exactly near. I requested for UH. I then asked if there is any test to indicate my approximate date of menopause (something to look forward to) He look into the file and ask how old am I. I said 50. 'oh! not 56 ah?' No doctor 50. 'Oh like that anytime between now to 55.' Great as if any ladies doesn't know that. I got up and sat outside waiting for my presciption and return of my card. 5 minutes, 10 minutes 15 minutes. out came a nurse and ask. Apa nama? gave my name. Aiyah salah orang lah! ??!!??
To cut the story short, that young ciku has the cheek to ask me why I went in when he called for someone else! Hey, I showed you my card. Ain't it your responsibility to check since the FILE was in YOUR hand?
Sorted out. Lesson learned. Make sure you get the right medication. Check and recheck. Before one of them young guys do a boo boo.

8. A's birthday and the family celebrated with my sis and brother in law at Korean BBQ. Good trip, good food, good company. and guess what, A paid for dinner. Well big boy mah! Can buy dinner aledi!. Thanks. 23 years old and growing up well and nice. Thanks the Lord.

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9. Family had a good getaway at Avillion in PD for 3 days 2 night. The kids got a taste of karaoke. Do you know that E can sing well and he could really listen to the music and sing to a totally new song? Well if he can always sing to his patients to calm them down! ; ) Also found out the room consist of 2 groups of people with 2 types of song selection. 'Their old songs" claim the girl and our songs! OK we know we are from a different time zone!
The KL jakuns also got to play with chickens and rabbits at the pets' farm. And was capturing photos with a bullock cart. I am sure brother in law would have something to say if he was there-aiyah last time, we ride on them to school, now you all so excited seeing a bullock card. Well different time zone again : )
But the trip was good. Like I say in earlier, we plan to appreciate the time the family could spend together and we did just that for 3 days 2 nights. teasing, joking singing, and just talking.

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This is the first time I blog late in the evening. This is because the posting has been in my head for the last week or so. If I don't put it down in writing, it is going to hatch in my brain ; ).

1. Ad has his first assessment done with his boss. He did well. Top in the group. Happy for him and congrats to him. And to think that when he was in the old place, they readily took his offer to VSS. Guess this is the right place for him.

2. Finally received my correct pension amount after numerous phone calls and letters. But they still owe me the difference for the last 3 months. And they still deny knowledge that they have to deduct my housing repayments till November. So I still have to faithfully sent them direct to the housing department. Aiyah!But 1 out of 2 problems solve is still good.

3. Prayers for a friend in Sabah whose 5 years old son was detected leukemia. Now in KL for the last hope for treatment. Hasn't spoken to him because what can you say to a father who is about to lose his son. Will just say a prayer for him in the meantime.Saw a newspaper report too about a couple in Singapore who lost all 3 children at birth. Imagine the pain.I really don't know what one can say to them except a prayer. And at the same think feel blessed with our own family.

4 Hubby and me or more me since men don't really have much time to dwell in these matters, decided we should make an effort to have holidays together as much as we can.We can be joined by others but it is important that all members of the family should make time for each other without at least once a year. With that in mind,we can only choose time like public holidays because the members are so diversified. 2 working, 1 in school and 1 in uni.

dated 12.10.07