From Siem Reap..

People! Hellos! Greetings from Cambodia..=] Well, this trip has really been an eye-opening experience for the three of us (Lynn, Keng and me). We were at first pretty jaded only after 3 days! Felt like we've been away from home for about a week! However, as we immersed more into the local culture, we're beginning to feel that 2 weeks ain't going to be enough to backpack around much.

So far, we've taken a bus from Ho Chi Minh City across the border to Phnom Penh, and then a boat to Siem Reap. We are going to check out the famous Angkor Wat for the whole of tomorrow before setting off to the Eastern Provinces of Cambodia to live with the locals. Well, most of the time spent is on travelling from place to place, which is seriously a waste. What we fear now is that there will be little time left to explore Laos, a land of natural beauty.

The trip so far has really made me feel how blessed I am to be born into a country like Singapore where everything is provided for, and the government wise and good (can't think of any other word to describe). This backpacking trip has so far transported me out from the busy city life in Singapore to a pretty much laid back lifestyle over here in this region of Southeast Asia. I feel that all of us has been ingrained to rush and have our schedules packed to the brim to really slow down and appreciate the things and people around us. This is really important because such things cannot be taken for granted. Better to appreciate now then to regret not appreciating when all is gone and it's too late, no chance left.

Ok, so I'm leaving you with this thought for now, will try to update this space again when I have the opportunity to do so. Take care and God bless in the meanwhile! =]

A knife cutting through butter..

Dude! The past few days have been pretty exciting for me. =] Tuition now is getting tougher for me, teaching 6 hours for a stretch ain't no mean feat I tell you. I'm just glad that I'm taking a break soon to backpack with Li Keng and Wei Lynn to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia. I believe this trip is going to be wack!

Anyways, as I said before in my previous post, I've signed up for the Singapore Biathlon 2008 and they require me to do a swim trial, swimming 30 laps below 40mins. I've started training already, and I'm glad to say that I've been making good progress! Praise the Lord! So far, my timing has dropped from 41mins+ to 39mins 45s to, as of 110108, 37mins 45s! Woohoo! Tuesday is my swim trial date, I believe He will be there sustaining me in the pool. I will bring you guys good report. Till then, take good care, drink loads of water, and don't forget to exercise if you can!

Reflections from my medical attachments

Finally! The last of my medical attachments has ended today. =] It was all in all a very insightful and wonderful experience for me. Through these 4 attachments, I have gathered enough information to make a very informed decision about applying to medical school. Also, through these 4 attachments, I have stopped to think twice about whether medicine is really for me.

I believe that there is a purpose for everything. That I did not apply to medical school at the end of my JC life was a brilliant example, and I thank God for that decision. I honestly feel more matured and ready to make this life-altering decision of taking up medicine as a subject, career, passion and life-long commitment. I would not have dared say that 2 years back, but I'm ready. God has worked in ways so fantastic in me, and by just thinking of it, I am reassured of His great love for me. I feel really blessed.

On top of that, I have the support of my family and the most important person in my life that I am holding on forever. There is no better time than now, the time is right! These 4 attachments has taught me many things which I feel will serve me well in the future, enabling me to be the best doctor I can to glorify God!

2008 has arrived!

Hey people! It is finally 2008! I'm going to turn 21 this year! Gosh, that is so old! I feel old now..Ok, updates updates. I have registered for the Singapore Biathlon 2008 already! Will be taking my swim trials this month on the 15th. After which, I will be backpacking to Cambodia, Laos and Kuala Lumpur. =] What an exciting month ahead!

Will be on attachment to NUH from next monday to wednesday. Shadowing a paediatrician for 3 days! Children galore! Sounds like fun.. =] Ok, will write in again soon! Take care and belated New Year!