Waiting for Fireworks

New Year struck right during the halftime of United playing Middlesborough, which made things rather complicated. As soon as the halftime whistle went, Anita and I went out to our balcony in anticipation of the fireworks.

Unfortunately there were more building erected since last year around the Mid Valley area - the Eco City Park - which blocked our direct view. But the rapturous sound of the firework was heard everywhere. The biggest display came from the direction of KLCC. But noticeably, there were lesser celebration this time around. The fireworks at KLCC also only lasted a mere 10 minutes. I could remember it being much longer before. I guess everybody were being sensible with the economy at the moment ...

The display at Mid Valley was less spectacular although it lasted longer. The sound was more deafening as it was only half a kilometer away from our apartment. After all was done, it was back to the football .... and a cracking game of football it was ....

On Call New Year

It's second January and I was already on call while the rest were enjoying the Monday off. Some of the wards were still closed and the Casualty looked busy all morning. And I thought things would get busier as the day went on.

Weather looked dull outside and I was contemplating whether to head home now or catch a quick lunch. Maybe lunch is better as I might be busy later.

Happy New Year all.

New Year Lunch

The New Year started with a great win for United last night. Although it was only Middlesborough, the manner in which we came from behind to clinch the match in the final 5 minutes was reminiscent of the Ferguson era. And it was fitting as the great Sir was in the stands celebrating his 75th birthday.

The ward round came next after which I drove straight into town to sort my monthly credit card payment. I was surprised to see the new addition to Pavilion had already been opened. Now, you could walk straight from the new extension called "Connection" via an underground tunnel to Fahrenheit across the road. Great plan. If only another extension could be made straight to the new MRT line. That would really take the cake!

Waiting for my orderQuite and calmOn my way back to my car, I stopped for lunch at one of the Arab cafe there, watching people passing by in the great weather. Not a bad spot. Before I leave, I took the chance to explore the new extension, which I would blog about soon. Suffice to say, I did more exploration than I planned. Since I had already booked a trip for the haircut with the boys later, I couldn't hang around for too long.

I was lucky that I came to Pavilion early as the carpark was really packed at the time I was leaving with a long queue forming outside. I guessed everybody was up for some shopping ....

Reflecting on 2016

Another year has passed. And it had been a busy one.

Milestones? Idlan sat for his UPSR, and then changed school. We finally sorted out the renovations for the apartment as well as selling off our house in Taman Cemerlang. It had been a full year and it had passed on really fast.

I started the year with the sad passing of a dear senior colleague, Arwah Dr Ahmad Kamal. He was missed until this day, and many more days to come.

The hospital also went through a transformation of sort, with the implementation of the new EMR system, which was a mixed bag. It at times slowed down my work process, and well as can be helpful as some time. The system still needed tweaking and it would take a long time before a satisfactory work process could be found.

We had a couple of nice family trips this year. To Langkawi in April and then later to Fraser's Hill after Idlan's UPSR.

I have not had any real plans yet for 2017. It looked like the start would be busy, and after the long stretch of work recently, I was looking forward for a few days off in the middle of January. I may take some time to recharge then .... and may be able to do a bit more reflection ... Happy 2017!

Merry Holidays

Coming towards the end of the year, my clinics were still full and my calls were coming thick and fast. I wished that I had more time off but that will come after the new year.

After finishing a review on a patient earlier, I decided to just take a few minutes off to reflect and have a cup of coffee. The house was stripped for the renovations and the boys were keeping themselves occupied at home. Things were kind of hectic at the moment.

Still I was grateful for 2016 for it had given me plenty. Hopefully the next couple of days could afford me with some rest as I would be on call again on Tuesday ....