After Convocation Day

I guess I have arrived at the time, 

when people look back and think to themselves, 

"oh how I miss those school days!"

 

The convocation was scheduled after I've officially started my first job.

Should I be glad that I at least have that half a month salary to pay the cost of graduation...

Two-hundred for the ceremony, gowns and some photos; two-hundred twenty for presentable framed photographs of me in graduation gown and holding the degree, another me and my parents.

I shall then declare myself on financial constraint until the next pay check comes.

Wait, what about the budget for a pair of running shoes for my first run?

I guess I will just continue to run in my good pair of white school shoes...

Apart from that, a late convocation is not so inviting because I have to take unpaid leaves.

While you are already in the working world, the mindset is already...

... a dietitian.

A convocation then becomes just another ceremony that you attend just to meet friends.

Since I first realized I bring home stress from work, I decide to take control over, trying to not take home work, to complete whatever necessary within working hours.

It's been three days away from work, including two-day leave for the convocation and one weekend holiday.

I don't have problem picking up the working momentum but I prefer not to leave aside my appointed task. I feel that I haven't fulfilled my accountability.

Thanks daddy mommy for coming all the way to attend the ceremony.

Thanks Rachel and Fion for the flower bouquet, and Rachel came and shared the moment.

For the people I'd failed to invite then later realize they can't space out their time table any more, 

as my facebook status updates:

"Sincerely seeing the convocation as just another ceremony, it's a shame that I'd failed to inform and invite my beloved ones. Well you don't have to see me in a graduation robe to love me, do you? 

Appreciate the blessings, I look forward to more times and days spent together in the future. xo."

Here's a link to a facebook video, taken by daddy, of me being handed my degree:
click here.

appreciate life,

Retrospective on the end of U life

So I was checking out on the IMU Learning Portal for academic calender, to check on the exact date of convocation.

Convocation usually held on a Saturday, hence 7 September it is.

At the same time, I was looking back at the assignments: reflective sheets, case reports that were worked on, hours spent, days spent, effort spent. They were gone. The page for Semester 7 and 8 were refreshed, updated with the placement list for our junior, ND110. Of course. It was like that as well, refreshed for us, seniors' gone, as well.

As I was clearing up my gadgets, making space to take photo in the coming Taiwan trip, the photos in the phone brought back memories.

Those time in Penang

 

 

 

The blue blue sky in Penang while we were on our back after work.
I can vividly remember WoanYin asking me what photo was I taking.
I told her the sky was really blue.

Quarantine time after OSCE (practical exam)

Then it was the one awesome night together...

Our Graduation Night

First time wearing fake eye lashes de AhSum *_*

Got close to her during Food Service Placement ;)

I believe that

缘起不灭

Bunch of ND1/09's visited Klang 

Photo booth together...

 

 

Dates with Jen' and Selina

It's a shame that I didn't take any photo with Selina that day.

After all these outings

I'd been sending out resumes and going on interview.
So fortunately, I've got a job as a Nutritionist.

This is a beautiful beginning =)

appreciate life,

Letting it Out

There's something about the way they scream.

I can't help but laugh along,

every. SINGLE. time. I. watch. this. video.

It's the ultimate OSCE (practical exam with few stations to go through and buzzer going off every station) tomorrow.
I need to let it out tooooo.

AAAHHHH o.o

appreciate life,

Kitakami @Sri Petaling

Have I posted about Kitakami (previously known as "Zakka Plus") ?

Zakka +

It was a place Jen' brought me to. 

It has became our usual.

We'll drop by for a cup of coffee over long chat.

We once spent one whole afternoon, chit-chating from the noon till the sky was already dark.

The cozy interior of the coffee place

It's a nice little hut, with transparent wall, which you can look outside while sipping on a nice cup of coffee. 

It is located near the old area of Sri Petaling, where I recalled it as an empty field with trees.

The developer transformed this place into few huts for business purpose. 

They sell some little decorations at the corner of the shop.

  

 

 

Jen' loves vintage, these are so her and her style.

 

They serve some pasta and snacks, as well as cakes and desserts.

I would recommend this little bowl of lasagna, served with some corn salad at side.

It's a little too salty for me though, 6.5/10 maybe.

Zakka plus was the place I first tried Affogato.

One scoop of icre cream, drowning in one shot of espresso.

What can be prettier than this?

Affogato

The place I fall into ice cream drowning in coffee

More photos...

A nice coffee place is about 

the moments shared and the memories made.  

Address: Jalan Radin Anum 1 opposite Caring Pharmacy, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.

Facebook page: Zakka Plus

Me and Jen'

Sometimes, although we can't meet up.

We'll still drop by this place by ourselves.

With a book, or just the mood to chill and relax.

appreciate life,

"Student Dietitian IMU, CADIE"

We have had our Mock OSCE today, 

had a taste of Objective Structured Clinical Examination.

Suppose the examination comprises the elements from our usual practice as a dietitian,

I should be able to handle it when the full set comes.

From Kuala Pilah, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Bukit Jalil, Seremban, to Pulau Penang,

I marked the end of the dietetic placement in Pulau Penang with a long sleep from 4am to 1pm, as I arrived at home around 3am+

The daily responsibilities as a student dietitian and
the academic assignment as a student.

Towards the end of the placement, feeling glad to work under En Chandra,
understanding the importance of continuity in the Nutrition Care Process,
as well as the difficulties in ensuring it when multiple cases and responsibilities clashes.

Earlier when there were less cases,
I've done some extra learning and developed some education tools.
Which, all these are part of the dietitian's roles.

 THANK YOU!

From top: Ms Chew; Pn Noraini, En Hisyam, En Chandra, Ms Wong and Ms Khor;
Photo left out: Pn Saf and Pn Azlinah.

It's been great pleasure working with and learning from the dietitians in Hospital Pulau Penang. 

Us in the group had also received individual feedback and comment from our supervising lecturer, Ms Ng, today. I've worked with her since my placement in the long term care setting, which is the entire final year except for community placement only.

She has known me well, my weaknesses and strengths. I'm feeling lucky throughout the final year. To have the preceptors in HPP, giving me feedback that helps me grow. Besides, the reassurance from Ms Ng, as well as the constructive suggestion.

Say goodbye to the title "Student Dietitian",

I need to look to the future and continue to pour my "extra" love to the patients who need the care.

This is the time, I look back and laughed at the old me, feeling glad that I've came this far.

It's a long way still.

And nothing comes easy.

I've found my passion and I shall live it then!

Life in Seremban

Life has been contented.

Not a direction or way of life I pictured as a young girl (I never really pictured about it though), I'm feeling grateful for it is moving somewhere, the feeling of living for no purpose hasn't been haunting me anymore.

Just started to spend more time on my piano and guitar, recently bought a nice book.

Things are less as bad when you finally recognize the presence, becoming aware of the situation. I didn't know I'm so afraid of being alone until one day I told someone I could do anything on my own. I start to seek help, when I really need it, realizing the need that I'm needing, if you know what I mean...

It's not easy, to put down the armour and face your fear.

Well that's my recent biggest growth.

Life in Seremban

has improved, or I must've started to adapt.

Le front gate view from my balcony

Bought chocolate for myself.
Becoming less stingy about these things.
Used to think I shouldn't buy chocolate and books with my own money,
such weird mentality I myself don't understand why...

The mochi is really good! Gave the yam one to mom and she loved it.
All the way from Taiwan.
Thank you Rachel!! =D

Afternoon IPD session meaning no early wake up in the morning, you thought?

NO!

I'm still waking up before the sun rise or around 7 o'clock.

It's a good feeling though.

It's a beautiful day 

perfect for photo shooting. 

Should bring my SLR next week.

Went to the ward in the morning to search for IPD case portfolio the other day. 

Found out the canteen stall is not open for business, thus I made my lunch!

It's been two nights staying till late in HTJ and clinical school.

The light along staircase is finally fixed.
But the good mood was screwed by a big fat lizard decided to jump on my ponytail
the moment I opened the door of my room...
Just grateful it didn't any other part of my body...

Mrs.Azib knocked at my door early in the morning
to give me these:
homemade butter cake and a cup of hot milo.
She's just so loving and caring :3

Every corner and road on Bukit Rasah

has been haunted by the memories from first month here.

Thing is how it is depending on how we see it.

So I say...

At least the night light is now on, when the sunlight is gone.
I shall finally be on my own path with a single soul ready to move on and not lingering around.

appreciate life,