The Star published an article about the Japanese celebrating the arrival of spring yesterday. We , in Malaysia are feeling the effects of a political tsunami since March 8.
There is apprehension in the air as more drama unfolds. Five states in Peninsula Malaysia have a change of leadership. A change in helm at federal level appears to be in the offing. Who will it be ? A prince or an ex- prisoner ? We are waiting in apprehension .
This decision will chart the future of Malaysia & her diverse peoples in particular. The answer may be here sooner than you can imagine. April is almost here.
Political games will be finetuned to beat the odds. We are watching closely.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
class reunion
This is my first post of the year. 2008 . Whew !
My classmates in Penang are planning a grand reunion . It will be the first reunion of the graduating girls from year 1969. Many from overseas have confirmed attendance. I cannot imagine that many of our girls are really scattered all over the globe. Sri Lanka , St Maarten, USA, UK, Australia...
The date however, is not very conducive for those who have made plans to return to Penang for Chinese New Year or for Ching Ming. So far , the numbers are good but still not good enough. Fifty or so confirmed is not reflective of the 5 classes of 40 odd in a class. I believe 100 is a more encouraging number.
Perhaps January is still too early for the mood to catch on. Let us wait and see....
My classmates in Penang are planning a grand reunion . It will be the first reunion of the graduating girls from year 1969. Many from overseas have confirmed attendance. I cannot imagine that many of our girls are really scattered all over the globe. Sri Lanka , St Maarten, USA, UK, Australia...
The date however, is not very conducive for those who have made plans to return to Penang for Chinese New Year or for Ching Ming. So far , the numbers are good but still not good enough. Fifty or so confirmed is not reflective of the 5 classes of 40 odd in a class. I believe 100 is a more encouraging number.
Perhaps January is still too early for the mood to catch on. Let us wait and see....
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Life goes on..,,
More than a month has passed since my last post. I went to the Bali conference & back.
Meanwhile , Siti passed away on 30 th Nov . She was the double tranplant recepient. She sucumbed to infection following a double above knee amputation.
It was indeed heartening to see Tun 's healthy picture splashed over national newespapers. Then again, he was a very cooperative patient.
The girl from Timor leste "sponsored" by MM has been discharged after a succesful operation at IJN. She has made friends with Hui Yi , the double heart tranplant girl. Well done , MM. Your efforts have given new life to these girls.
Christmas is round the corner. Much has not been done yet - physically as well as spiritually. Got to be on my way .
Meanwhile , Siti passed away on 30 th Nov . She was the double tranplant recepient. She sucumbed to infection following a double above knee amputation.
It was indeed heartening to see Tun 's healthy picture splashed over national newespapers. Then again, he was a very cooperative patient.
The girl from Timor leste "sponsored" by MM has been discharged after a succesful operation at IJN. She has made friends with Hui Yi , the double heart tranplant girl. Well done , MM. Your efforts have given new life to these girls.
Christmas is round the corner. Much has not been done yet - physically as well as spiritually. Got to be on my way .
Friday, November 2, 2007
High Gear
Friday 2 nd Nov 2007.- all souls' day. Supposed to be one of those "ordinary " days , but turned out to be otherwise.
News of another heart & lung donor came early afternoon yesterday. The ICU team was again set on high gear. While the transplant team prepared to secure , the local resident team needed to do some housekeeping.. By the time the supply arrived at IJN, it was almost midnight. The ICU was on standby.
The 18 year old recipient was wheeled into ICU at 6 .30 am . Things went as routine until 10 am. There was a scare when the pressures plummeted. Doctors were called in. Finally , the haemodynamics steadied. We just have to wait . For acceptance & no rejection.
With the newly created awareness from Hui Yi 's case, transplants may be as common as CABGs.
News of another heart & lung donor came early afternoon yesterday. The ICU team was again set on high gear. While the transplant team prepared to secure , the local resident team needed to do some housekeeping.. By the time the supply arrived at IJN, it was almost midnight. The ICU was on standby.
The 18 year old recipient was wheeled into ICU at 6 .30 am . Things went as routine until 10 am. There was a scare when the pressures plummeted. Doctors were called in. Finally , the haemodynamics steadied. We just have to wait . For acceptance & no rejection.
With the newly created awareness from Hui Yi 's case, transplants may be as common as CABGs.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
circle of life
It was one of those rare occasions . Like those " schoolgirl " days when a bunch of giggly girls get to go out , have lunch & window shop. Grace , KC & I managed to meet up a few days ago . We planned to try out a new outlet in the Gardens , MVM , followed by some shopping.
We had a simple lunch at Red Ginger at North Point. No fuss food with a easygoing ambience. Good for a meet-up . Starter was pie tee , reminding us of Penang. The dory fish with that mustard coloured sauce smelled so enticing that Grace changed her order immediately she saw , or rather smelled my plate . For dessert , we ordered "pulut hitam ", another nostalgia food.
Shopping was a great flop. We did not manage to get anything. Not the things we planned to buy. Out of stock was one reason. But mainly because we spent too much time browsing & choosing. We were enjoying ourselves so much with the feast of our eyes that we forgot the time. Alas , we needed to leave or be caught in the homeward jam.
Ah, those schoolgirl days ..... retirement IS the beginning of childhood dreams.
We had a simple lunch at Red Ginger at North Point. No fuss food with a easygoing ambience. Good for a meet-up . Starter was pie tee , reminding us of Penang. The dory fish with that mustard coloured sauce smelled so enticing that Grace changed her order immediately she saw , or rather smelled my plate . For dessert , we ordered "pulut hitam ", another nostalgia food.
Shopping was a great flop. We did not manage to get anything. Not the things we planned to buy. Out of stock was one reason. But mainly because we spent too much time browsing & choosing. We were enjoying ourselves so much with the feast of our eyes that we forgot the time. Alas , we needed to leave or be caught in the homeward jam.
Ah, those schoolgirl days ..... retirement IS the beginning of childhood dreams.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
celebrity status
ICU is back to the normal " rat race " routine . The tidal flow has resumed.
Langkong has been transferred out to the normal ward yesterday. He appeared to be coping well. One ICU girl still has to be up there to monitor him.
Our little celebrity is beginning to live it up. She gets a minor make-up session a few times a day. Hui Yi has been on the mask again. The tube is out for more than 24 hours. The newspapers are showing outdated pics. She is able to order her meals. She is continuing her physio well with the assistance of Aleena. Looks like she too , is ready for exodus. Her parents are wonderfully supportive.
Very soon, this saga of celebrity patients will be over.
We really hope the effort given to these celebrities can be repeated for each & every patient who comes in.
Langkong has been transferred out to the normal ward yesterday. He appeared to be coping well. One ICU girl still has to be up there to monitor him.
Our little celebrity is beginning to live it up. She gets a minor make-up session a few times a day. Hui Yi has been on the mask again. The tube is out for more than 24 hours. The newspapers are showing outdated pics. She is able to order her meals. She is continuing her physio well with the assistance of Aleena. Looks like she too , is ready for exodus. Her parents are wonderfully supportive.
Very soon, this saga of celebrity patients will be over.
We really hope the effort given to these celebrities can be repeated for each & every patient who comes in.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Recuperation time
Raya has come & gone. For the Muslims , one can continue to share the celebrations with their friends for one whole month. One by one, the muslim girls are trickling back.
Over this season there is only a skeleton staff on duty in ICU. Fortunately , nothing "great" happened. Yes, " great " as in VVIPS or transplants.
Tun is recovering quietly in the VVIP suite. Syabas.
Langkong , the lung transplant man is behaving normal once again. He bathes in the bathroom. Go for his daily walk around the ICU. Eats normal food & watches AStro in his free time.
Hui Yi has just been re- extubated but needs a BIPAP machine to help her breathe. She was still unable to cope well on her own. Her parents spend a few hours with her every shift. She is able to watch TV with them. Her progress is still slow but she should be able to reach a normal lifestyle.
Again, I pray that those involved will continue to work for her progress genuinely.
Over this season there is only a skeleton staff on duty in ICU. Fortunately , nothing "great" happened. Yes, " great " as in VVIPS or transplants.
Tun is recovering quietly in the VVIP suite. Syabas.
Langkong , the lung transplant man is behaving normal once again. He bathes in the bathroom. Go for his daily walk around the ICU. Eats normal food & watches AStro in his free time.
Hui Yi has just been re- extubated but needs a BIPAP machine to help her breathe. She was still unable to cope well on her own. Her parents spend a few hours with her every shift. She is able to watch TV with them. Her progress is still slow but she should be able to reach a normal lifestyle.
Again, I pray that those involved will continue to work for her progress genuinely.
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