A Trip To The Hospital.

Yeah, I had a trip to the hospital. With my dad. But not to visit anyone but have a visit to the orthopedic department. Well, it's not a serious case as not everyone who goes to hospital for a check-up is a super big or serious case. More like seeking advice from the specialist. The orthopedic specialist's a Christian. Somehow my dad got to know him. So he brought me there. To Putrajaya Hospital.

So what was the problem? Basically I had this back pain for about 3 days or so. It occurred before past 3 weeks like that. 1st week I put the Chinese herb oil thingy and the pain was no more. Then on to 2nd week, the pain came back (it occurred while I was playing futsal). This time I did not put anything at let it be. Managed to go through the week. And then came to 3rd week, went futsal (the pain was still there but I still played on). After that, the pain was worse. Much painful compared to other times. It was bearable but annoying pain. Told my parents about it, 1st, 2nd, 3rd day tried putting the Chinese herb, then yoko-yoko. Pain did left a wee bit. At last resorted to go see the doctor. Just as a precaution to check if there was anything wrong with my bone or something.

And so had the doctor appointment the day before and went to the hospital today (Thurs). Reached there, did the procedures of registration etc, waited awhile for my turn. About the hospital, it looks new and quite equipped with various specialist departments. And high tech as well. Waited, then it was my turn to go see the doctor or should I say specialist. Oh yea, the way they use to notify the patient's turn is like going to the post office, get the number, and await your number to appear on the screen. That number is used when you are to collect your medication at the pharmacy as well to other depts if needed.

Alright, back to the doctor aka specialist. Went there, he asked me where was the pain, but somehow or rather is like before the specialist checked me, had conversation with my dad about how's the job, various cases of patients. Then how is the hospital, whether it's good or not, cater to who, the facilities and some of the problem faced by the hospital. Seems the hospital was not in the plan to be built. But due to safety precautions in case any of the ministers had any health complications, where to send them etc. After that only check-up is being carried on. Though of and on got stop and chat a bit. So the specialist then called me to go to the x-ray dept to get an x-ray. Which I did, walked there, went in to x-ray room. Got to change to some blue robe then lie on some sponge then the equipment for x-ray is on top of me. The attendant asked me to lie in two positions just for different view of the spine.

That would be my first time taking an x-ray. Funny thing was, before the specialist asked me to go for the x-ray. He said that come back after finishing the x-ray and no need to wait for anything. I did had in mind perhaps either someone going to deliver the x-ray images or there's something my high tech than that. So, did the x-ray and went back to the specialist's office. That time saw him already browsing through the x-ray images from his pc. Not bad eh. Seems that hospital's trying to have a paper-less sort of system. After looking at the images, the specialist. Pause... Think I'll use his name which is Dr. Tan instead of "The Specialist". And so Dr. Tan said my spine, in other words the Lumbar spine section is supposed to be a bit curve for a normal person. Mine was straight that is why it went against some nerves causing the pain. When he did the check-up on me he asked me whether got any numbness on my legs. Cause other patients have this sort of symptom is they have back pain. Mine was slightly different, I just felt the pain but no numbness on the legs. Meaning not the joint at the spine causing the problem but just a small part of the Lumbar thingy.

In the end, was given subscription for two medication. One is to ease the pain if I feel there's pain, the other is to make the muscle around the Lumbar area to be not tense so that the spine would be back to normal. Well, just need to lay off sports for awhile. Sadly to say that. Dr. Tan did asked whether I could come back to the hospital to do some physiotherapy. But the distance is going to be a problem. Ended up was given few guidelines on paper to sort of do it yourself physiotherapy. Lolz. Thank God it was not anything serious and at least can still go for the Cross Encounter Weekend. Phew..... (Note: The x-ray pic is not the real x-ray image that was taken on me.)

Down Memory Lane.

Down memory lane..... Where different thoughts came into mind. Of pass events, what I imagined myself I would be in future. Taking a glance back to my "good old days" of childhood. Where I was used to be a little bit more on the active side. Chose to play rather than doing homework. Remembered most of the time during prayer meeting at the old church building, I would be in the babies room, was given homework and being located at a not so noisy area where there was less toys or fun. While I was doing my homework I would easily get distracted by the noise made by other kids. And that made me wanna play with them as well... Though I was told by my parents to finish my homework or else I would be disciplined when I get home. Being as distracted as I can be I just took the risk of being punished and went to play. Come to think about it... Quite an astounding that I was so daring.

At least as time passes by I wasn't that playful. But still, studies is still not a total, fully concentration for me. Since I don't have those sort of "gift" or discipline to sit down and study for a few hours and can memorize everything that was studied. Till now you ask me to do that, the fact is that I can't do it. During primary school, then to secondary school. Didn't imagine myself that I would finish the school days then on to college, and now applying for university. What's next? I have no idea. Being a teacher now, and teaching students, brings back memories of when I was a student. At least I get to have a feel of it. Really didn't went through at all in my mind that I would be a teacher. Of all the other things... No teacher in mind.

Sometimes things just happen the way you didn't expect them to be. Perhaps it's more like a challenge to self to boost up my confidence and so on. As for other things like getting the chance to see snow, building a snow-man. Going overseas, like to the other part of the world. Experiencing what is life like in a western country. Sitting long hour flights. Going to different countries, eating all sorts of food. Having the chance to play percussions in an Asia Pacific youth conference overseas. Not bad it seems. Not that I envisioned myself doing them before.

I can say it's all God's provisions and blessings and also His perfect timing that all those things could take place. As for the future... No idea at all what am I going to be or going to be at. As time goes by, different stuff unfolds slowly one by one. Perhaps at times a few at once. Be it good or bad situations I will be grateful as I know who watches over me, over my plans and over my future. Which is Christ Himself. Because reflecting over the past, the good and bad that took place, am glad I'm alive and well serving Him. That His grace was, is and always there.

Love Is In the Air. (Valentine's Day)

Love is in the air, people are in despair, whether they can find their pair, or find someone to care? Well, Valentine's Day. Another pretty normal day for me. Since I'm still single and available. Hope next time there would be something different. Like a bachelors day out. Will be in church having music practice for this Sunday's main service. Not to say it sound pathetic but rather why not spend the time serving God during Valentine's Day to show my love for Him?

Basically everyone have their say, so it's a free for all topic. For us Christians we can take this time to reflect ourselves as a whole on how much is our love for God. How much we love Him. While others may either feel depressed seeing other having a partner, going out to have romantic dinner and so on. It does seem to be quite a difference as we compare what the secular world portray about Valentine, the flowers, love songs and son. And us as Christians, love not towards man alone but to God which is the utmost important. Hmm.... You be the judge.

Nothing much to say for today... So have a Blessed & Fruitful Valentine's Day and to couples out there, have a lovely evening and remember not to be over-in-love till forget the principles of respecting each other. JoeltheYap signing out.

CNY 2008.

Yet another time of family reunion, adding to that the annual festivity season is back here again. Chinese New Year is back and everyone's happy about it. Well, don't know if it's true as some need to dig DEEP into their pockets aka bank accounts etc to provide us singles or anyone they feel "led" to give to which is none other than the famously known for many generations and also generations to come which is Ang Pow. This time round I tried to keep track of the amount of the red packet I've been receiving, not that bad amount I have to say. But then can't get to keep it as it's a sort of "law" that got to give parents for safe keeping. Hope that law won't apply for me next year. I wish.... So I would try to sum everything up here of what went on here on my side during the period of CNY.

First time feeling the CNY happiness in a school environment since I'm a relieve teacher there. And the feeling is quite interesting. Because it had been some time ago since I last felt that during my secondary school days. Before CNY eve, the school had a CNY celebration, with lion dance performance done by the school wushu club, songs presentation. Overall it's not bad. Then it's off for a week of holidays. As usual, went for reunion dinner, visited relative's home during CNY, dinner, visitation to other people's house and more eating. More like CNY is a visitation + eating sort of festival. CNY without food is a no-no in any whatsoever vocabulary or dictionary at all.

I think I manage to sum up everything. Coz it's mostly all visitation, people coming over to visit, food, going other place to eat and so on. Exception that it does feels a bit fast. This time round CNY just passed by quite fast. Don't whether it's because of weekends or something. It just feels like it just zapped by. Anyway, soon to be back to school and another set of holidays coming around which is school holiday. Haha.... Not that bad afterall. That's all for now that I can think of about this time's CNY. Would take this time to Wish everyone whom I know or may have accidentally forgotten a Very Happy, Blessed & Joyous Chinese New Year!!