So I have moved to a new place after 18 years... God has been really good to my family and I am believing for greater things to come in my family and my new home.
Five and a half months of work has gone by and here I am, waiting to start student life again! :)
Just a short cover I did since I'm blessed with a one week break. :)
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Sunday, May 3, 2015
You have been gone for more than a month now... but I still can't help but to miss you very much. Sometimes I still think that you're here and I find it hard to believe that you're really not physically around anymore. So many things in my life that I wish I could share with you.. like how I did before. Your last days were difficult, but I hope that your last few breaths when I was beside you were of peace and ease. The loss of a loved one never felt so real and heartbreaking till you left.. but your spirit of strength, long suffering and love I forget not. Death is part of life, what I see as a fine line or transition between Life and Eternal Life... So, see you again, YeYe.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Tough times don't last
I am out for clinical placements again and it just becomes so stressful when close to nothing that is learnt from school is of use in the clinical setting... So overwhelming... but definitely a good experience to toughen up and sharpen up. I can't wait to graduate!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Life's been pretty harsh the past 6 weeks and I don't really know how to begin talking about it. Emotionally I have been tossed and thrown on every side. It was an intense period of reflection and feeling nothing less but hurt. Even now I am just trying to believe what they say.. to let it go and move on. But it is difficult. A heart ache is different from the headaches and muscle aches I get so frequently. You meant that much to me.
No matter what, know that I am still the same.. I will still love you. Just be happy :)
No matter what, know that I am still the same.. I will still love you. Just be happy :)
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the ROCK that is higher than I.
Ever since 2014 started, nothing good happened.
So many friends I know are either injured, sick or suffered some kind of loss.
Ting fell off the bike on Thursday, suffered many superficial cuts and grazes. Worst ones on her face. Her upper teeth got misaligned and because she wore braces, her lips got cut terribly. When she took a photo of her face to show me, I teared. Not that I haven't seen worse cases, but because she was my friend, I was heartbroken. Thoughts and prayers are with her ever since... Right now, she is still traumatised and afraid of bikes. Sigh.
Odelia fell down while cycling on Monday, also suffered a couple of superficial wounds on her legs and hand. Currently in pain when she walks. My heart really goes out to her... Praying that the wounds will close and she will feel better soon.
But one thing I am glad, that these two friends of mine are positive people.
School started yesterday and a number of my friends including myself have fallen sick. Weather's been chilly and I probably caught a cold. Just wanna get better... Feeling so lethargic.
This morning, I received a text from a very good friend that her aunt passed on... So saddened by the news because her aunt is someone I know. Remembered in September last year, Emelia urgently texted me and asked me for a favor to do some kind of "music therapy" for her aunt who was suffering with cancer. Cancer is a really really terrible and scary thing... I can still vividly remember lugging my guitar to NUH, uncertain of how she looked like, what she would be like, would she turn me away or would she respond? Steps away, I identified her by the name above her bed. She was asleep. I quietly sat beside her. Moments later, I decided to gently tap her and introduce myself. Just in case I get strange stares by the nurses and neighbouring patients. She opened her eyes, stared blankly and was unresponsive to whatever I was saying. I had to repeat about 3-4 times before she acknowledged me. Thank God... Slowly I questioned her and interacted with her as best as I know how since I wasn't some professional counselor or psychologist. As she got a little more comfortable with me around, I asked if she would like to listen to some songs or hymns that I have prepared. I was hoping she would sing along. Emelia told me to try to get her to eat something. Ok, so I asked. She said ok. Thank God. I asked the nurse for a cup of Milo and as I brought it near to her, she almost shoved it away. She refused. I was stunned for a moment. Trying to be careful not to spill the cup of Milo over and trying to calm her down at the same time. Finally, I managed to coax her into having one sip of the Milo. She exclaimed, "So hot! How to drink!" I was a little frightened then but continued to talk to her about other things. Showed her photos of Emelia and that brought a little smile on her face. I genuinely enjoyed my time with her that afternoon... I am thankful that she is now in a safer place, a place that there's freedom, joy and no pain. And one day, I'll meet her... :')
So many friends I know are either injured, sick or suffered some kind of loss.
Ting fell off the bike on Thursday, suffered many superficial cuts and grazes. Worst ones on her face. Her upper teeth got misaligned and because she wore braces, her lips got cut terribly. When she took a photo of her face to show me, I teared. Not that I haven't seen worse cases, but because she was my friend, I was heartbroken. Thoughts and prayers are with her ever since... Right now, she is still traumatised and afraid of bikes. Sigh.
Odelia fell down while cycling on Monday, also suffered a couple of superficial wounds on her legs and hand. Currently in pain when she walks. My heart really goes out to her... Praying that the wounds will close and she will feel better soon.
But one thing I am glad, that these two friends of mine are positive people.
School started yesterday and a number of my friends including myself have fallen sick. Weather's been chilly and I probably caught a cold. Just wanna get better... Feeling so lethargic.
This morning, I received a text from a very good friend that her aunt passed on... So saddened by the news because her aunt is someone I know. Remembered in September last year, Emelia urgently texted me and asked me for a favor to do some kind of "music therapy" for her aunt who was suffering with cancer. Cancer is a really really terrible and scary thing... I can still vividly remember lugging my guitar to NUH, uncertain of how she looked like, what she would be like, would she turn me away or would she respond? Steps away, I identified her by the name above her bed. She was asleep. I quietly sat beside her. Moments later, I decided to gently tap her and introduce myself. Just in case I get strange stares by the nurses and neighbouring patients. She opened her eyes, stared blankly and was unresponsive to whatever I was saying. I had to repeat about 3-4 times before she acknowledged me. Thank God... Slowly I questioned her and interacted with her as best as I know how since I wasn't some professional counselor or psychologist. As she got a little more comfortable with me around, I asked if she would like to listen to some songs or hymns that I have prepared. I was hoping she would sing along. Emelia told me to try to get her to eat something. Ok, so I asked. She said ok. Thank God. I asked the nurse for a cup of Milo and as I brought it near to her, she almost shoved it away. She refused. I was stunned for a moment. Trying to be careful not to spill the cup of Milo over and trying to calm her down at the same time. Finally, I managed to coax her into having one sip of the Milo. She exclaimed, "So hot! How to drink!" I was a little frightened then but continued to talk to her about other things. Showed her photos of Emelia and that brought a little smile on her face. I genuinely enjoyed my time with her that afternoon... I am thankful that she is now in a safer place, a place that there's freedom, joy and no pain. And one day, I'll meet her... :')
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Little efforts count.
No matter how busy I am, I tell myself to never make excuses to stop serving. I will continue to do my weekly home and ward visitations, knowing how much the people are blessed because of the time spent talking to them and making them feel cared for.
So whatever you are doing, do your best. Love people the way you want to be loved. :)
So whatever you are doing, do your best. Love people the way you want to be loved. :)
Out for clinicals!
Life's been tough... it's been hell of a time for me since last week. Stress level has been going way too high and anxiety level at its peak. I know worrying doesn't work. So I am not worried, just feeling very stretched at the moment. I believe I will get better!
Apart from the pressure, I am nevertheless thankful for a good placement and supervisor. NUH is definitely one of the best learning environments in Singapore and my supervisor is one experienced clinician who is nicknamed, "Walking Encyclopedia". He is so knowledgeable that I feel terribly inferior. Well, that just means one thing, READINGS! Truly, knowledge is power. With knowledge comes good clinical reasoning and with good clinical reasoning, smart assessments and effective treatment can then be performed. I need to improve on my planning skills! Time cannot be wasted. :)
Apart from the pressure, I am nevertheless thankful for a good placement and supervisor. NUH is definitely one of the best learning environments in Singapore and my supervisor is one experienced clinician who is nicknamed, "Walking Encyclopedia". He is so knowledgeable that I feel terribly inferior. Well, that just means one thing, READINGS! Truly, knowledge is power. With knowledge comes good clinical reasoning and with good clinical reasoning, smart assessments and effective treatment can then be performed. I need to improve on my planning skills! Time cannot be wasted. :)
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