Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 8:12AM 
Nothing beats a nice cup of tea after a long day at work. Well, that was what Puan Anita prepared for me this afternoon when I got home. At the apartment, it was easier for her to prepare all this. At the Gombak place which we shared with her parents, it was kinda difficult.
And that's why I preferred it at the apartment.
Monday, September 10, 2012 at 10:50PM 
Since it was more convenient to get to the hospital from our apartment, we decided to stay there until Irfan's infection and pain settle down completely. That would also mean extra long commute for Idlan to school. The driver would have to get to us extra early, but in his motorcycle, that should not be a big problem. We would probably stay there for another few days.
We like staying at the apartment. Things tended to be simpler here, and especially during weekends, going out was great. Getting to work was also would be a breeze .....
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 11:26AM 
The past week hasn't been great - apart from van Persie grabbing a late hat trick to deny Southampton a famous win. It started off with food poisoning in my part, then a small accident and my in-laws maid running away from the house. Puan Anita seemed to be under a lot o stress.
This week also also going to be a busy one for me with my colleagues going away to conference. I had to man the shop. No biggie, but I could do without those outside stresses.
To add to things, we were also in the middle of apartment hunting and sorting out the loans and mortgages was energy-sapping. A few other things at the office - medical insurance updates, medical license and the rest was adding to my crops of grey hair.
Things were simmering down nicely now, and I was more or less back to normal routine. More updates and photos should be coming more regularly very soon .....
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 3:32PM 
After 22 years in England, Itul finally returned to Malaysia for good, and would be reporting to work next week at my old place, UMMC. She had been back since before Raya but we only get to meet her last week, and again during Syahril's open house in Bangi last Sunday. It was the last for the day for us after having food earlier at another friend's house. No wonder I put on a few kgs.
She was understandably apprehensive, which reminded me when I reported for duty at Universiti Malaya some time ago now. It seemed like ages ago. I was not really sure what to expect, how my new colleagues would be like and in the first six months, it was certainly a shock to the system - both good and bad - from time to time. There were bad habits which I picked up since, but it was part of assimilating into a new work culture.
I made the transition - with some pain and headache, but I was glad that I did. I certainly returned to Malaysia at the right time, with starting a family as well as my Dad-in-law's heart condition. I was sure things would pan out just as well for Itul.
All the very best!
Aidilfitri 2012, Universiti Malaya, study, work in Diary Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 4:23PM 
Back to work today and was on call as well. The morning clinic was surprisingly busy and overnight, there was an admission who was quite unwell in the CCU. So, stuffs to sort out first thing. I finally managed to sort out the morning clinic just before lunchtime, in time to join Anita and the boys at the apartment. And then back for the afternoon clinic as well as doing out the admissions.
Anita was planning to cook tonight and has already invited my parents and sister to join us at the apartment for dinner. Hopefully the admission would be straight forward.
Weather was also holding up and the car park was understandably empty. I was writing the entry in the Doctors' Lounge and it was practically empty. Time for some coffee before reviewing the next admission.