Monday, May 18, 2009
IT'S FINALLY OVER!After all that hassle with publicity,elections are finally over.Though I got a post that I wasn't really very keen(Liaison & Logistics Officer),and not a post that I was running for in the first place,it's still something I have not tried before.So yep,I'd just have to brace with whatever is coming.=)
Foresee a busy year 2 school life with the SC coming up,but hopefully studies would not be affected.THe promise made to myself is not forgotten and it will be my ultimate goal.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
In an twinkling of an eye, we've entered week 3 of Year 2, Sem1.In that one year in OT, I wondered to myself, what have I learnt?How are they useful to me in future when I am a practicing clinician?All the answers were pretty fuzzy initially. Yet now as a year 2 student, I gradually understand their importance. Anatomy lays my foundation for BSM,which then allows me to know which muscles are activated under what conditions, hence allowing me to know what deficits a client would have with a lesion in that muscle. Sociology allows me to know how culture and family influences one's values and beliefs, thus reinforcing the fact that each individual is unique.Psychology lays my foundation for Psych disorders as well as to LLD,and perhaps Play and School.OT modules lays my foundation for future transfers,reasoning and many many more.
I wonder if I do have the appropriate time management skills with the increasing workload, adding on to the coming new role as the EXCO for the SC. Hopefully this would not add on to my current workload.
Was supposed to try out lifeguard today but since twinnie ended lesson late, we didn't go.Had dinner with clique and it brightened up my day.Missed the laughter that we had and it is one of those rare days where I get to go home with them again now that I'm not in the same class as them.
Haha,haven't blogged for months and I'm losing the hang of it.I need to brush up my english as well as my chinese.Is it really possible for one to be bilingual?I wonder.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
HOLIDAY ARE FINALLY HERE!It has been such an arduous journey getting by Year 1 Sem 2.But I'm glad we made it through!For once,I really feel the bond between people. There is no clear distinction which class anyone is in.We do things ogether,as an OT Year 1 cohort.And I have to say that is a really great feeling.
Just came back from our OT chalet,and it was really fun!Almost the entire cohort turned up and all of us had lotsa fun.Desiree, Eunice,Justyn and Chee Kiong were sitting in a corner,drinking,going really high.Syams came and all of us were really glad to meet him again.Some went for night cycling,others just sitting around chatting.
Went for kbox with the OT cohort on Monday to celebrate sylvia's birthday.Surprised her at kbox in amk and sang our hearts out with songs that most of us know.IT has been a really LONG time since I enjoyed myself so much.Whee!
Gonna go for UKM in KL next Wednesday and I'm looking forward to it!OT rocks my world.=))
Aim: 1)To be a good clinician upon graduation
2)To go to UoS upon graduation
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Today perhaps is the most inspiring day in 2009. Guest speaker,Mr Gilbert Tan, a c5 SCI tetraplegic came to gave us a talk about his life as a disabled.This talk aims to give us a picture of how life is like from the client's perspective. Initially, I thought it was yet another boring talk that most of us always always have.But I was darn wrong.
He was engaging, with a sense of humour.HE was really optimistic and "handicapable".How the doctor gave him only 5 years to live after the accident and now he's still alive after 26 years post-accident and the doctor is dead. The way he deals with problems really makes me realise how fortunate I am to be abled,with fully intact senses.He used to play the guitar, but now he can't. As a fellow guitarist, I know how much this could have meant to him,to lose the ability to move his fingers(UTS:no fine motor skills).
His story also made me realise how as OTs and PTs, we can touch lives,if Gilbert's PT had not told him, " Being disabled is not unabled. Not handicapped, but handicapable." (
Writings- My Expereience as an Disabled Person ) Perhaps, he may not have stayed strong and be what he is today.
He sang for us two of his composition 'Live life' and 'Can I Wash Your Feet', his words touched me. For once, pitch did not matter to me, but the words and feeling put into the song. An important lesson learnt today: Disabled can be THIS abled. The 5C's in life was also really meaningful,not anything more than material gains, but more spiritual.(it's getting long and late, shan't elaborate on his 5C's..)
"Singaporeans are perpetually busy, though they are generous at giving cash and kind, the thought of giving up precious time deters too many from being a friend to the disadvantaged, the disabled, the poor and needy. Learning that a disabled person still chooses to do community work will perhaps confront the excuses and reasons and maybe lead a few to consider making a difference in people's lives." - Gilbert TanSo here's the link to his website!He totally inspired me that I should be a good OT.=D Living Life With Gilbert Tan- Mouth Artist, Composer, Singer(attempting to do proper referencing..lolx)
Saturday, January 03, 2009
HAPPY 2009!!First post for the year and i have absolutely nothing to post about.Fell sick when school started and now down with sore throat.Wonder when will the day comes when i can just go offline without checking if he's online?Sock,I hope you'll have happy ending.Cos mine seems quite impossible.=)Nevertheless,its SEM 2 WEEK 12!2 more weeks to physio ICA, 3 weeks to anat ICA.Time to be friends with Martini, Moore and McMinn.Hopefully I can ace my modules,otherwise B+ is the least that I hope I can get.
Jia You to OT1's!(there no longer seem to be a clear segregation between the 2 class anymore except during tutorials ,but i still miss my fellow 72-ers who accompany me to my bus stop.)
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Another death proved the vulnerability of life. For someone who lived past the age of 90 and still going strong, I admire her colourful life. It was a pity that I couldnt hear from her the hardships she went through. World War II. Death of husband due to opium. Bringing 6 children up single-handedly. Enjoying the fruits of her labour.
She was all but a lady who seemed to have gone through more than what was expected. World War was hard enough. Then came the death of her husband. From a housewife to a working force. Big change. Everything was written on her face, yet not a single word was uttered.
To me, she was a kind lady with few words. No matter how unapproachable, she was one that many loved. One that many adored and never thought to give up on her no matter how ill she became on her last few months of life.
Prayers to thank her were read, to thank her for nurturing us to who we are. To thank her for giving us the chance to repay her. You left with us your children, who we will take care of.
On this note, I hope you'll rest in peace.
16-11-2008
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
time to delete away his msn again.i'm distracted.
twilight is a truly great story.suffering from the post twilight syndrome now.it's an amazement and after-effect that i don't remember feeling with the highly popular Harry Potter series.can't wait for the movie to be out in Nov.DESIREE!!I'm so gonna book you to watch TWILIGHT!!hahax.
