"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out."
Thank GOD for them (:
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I'll let the pictures do the talking.
Loves =)
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happy
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Indeed had lots of fun.
Everyday was packed with activities.
Day 1: Brisbane
- Accommodation: Mantra on Queens (view is splendid, accessible and room facilities were adequate)
A view from our hotel
- Shopping at Queens Street
- Story Bridge Adventure Climb
At the peak of the bridge with Brisbane City in the background
Day 2: Gold Coast
- Accommodation: Breakers North Apartment @ Surfers Paradise
Sunrise from our apartment with scenic ocean view
- Dreamworld
Featuring their Big 6 thrill rides
1. Giant Drop
Tallest, free-fall ride in the world, according to Guinness Book of World records.
Jaw dropping 120 metre plummet at extreme speed.
2. The Cyclone
The Cyclone, is one of the tallest, high-speed gravity rollercoasters in the Southern Hemisphere.
Travel 13 storeys, experience 1000 tones of high-speed, heart thumping, hair raising twists, as you somersault into a 360-degree loop and screaming sidewinder.
3. The Wipeout
Twist, spin and tumble 360 degrees
4. Motocoaster
Mick Doohan’s Motocoaster features a fluid track with changes in elevation and high speed corners, reaching just over 72 km per hour. The riders are held in by a unique restraint system in life-size replicas of 500cc racing bikes.
5. Tower of Terror
The Tower's electro-magnetically powered 'Escape Pod' accelerates its passengers to a massive 160 kph in seven seconds before it climbs to almost 38 storeys high.
6. The Claw
Swinging up to 9 storeys into the air at the speed of 75 km/hr.
Spins 360 degrees. The most powerful pendulum on earth.
- Shopping at Cavil Avenue
Day 3: Horse riding and Hinterland Drive
Horse riding at Numinbah Valley
Murphy, the one-eye horse I rode on
Stopover at the spring
Tea and coffee brewed using the water from the spring
Purling Brook Falls
Rainbow Falls
Twin Falls
Best of all Lookout
Natural Bridge Cave
- Dinner at Courtyard Mariott
Seafood Platter for 2
Day 4: Movie World
Superman Escape.
The exciting pre-show adventure is an attraction in itself, themed around the popular DC Super Hero. Guests commence their adventure in a metropolis subway loading dock. As they travel through the subway, a terrifying earthquake takes hold and threatens their safe passage.
To escape the catastrophe, Superman rescues guests by propelling their carriage out then vertically upwards at 100km per hour!
Hollywood stunt drivers
Roadrunner Roller Coaster
Wild West Falls
This is definitely a ride for cowboys not cowards! You'll travel past Indian reservations, ghost towns, geysers and wagon trains to put you right in the middle of a western movie set.
Then you'll venture deep into the heart of a massive mountain - home to a gold mine that's ready to blow!The only way out is straight down - a 70 km per hour, no brakes, 20 metre heart-stopping drop to the final splashdown!
Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster
Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster is a $13 million indoor rollercoaster ride. Coaster cars carefully replicated from Scooby-Doo the film, launch guests on a hair-raising journey complete with laser lighting and sound effects, animatronics and a kaleidoscope of colour, depth, height and trickery of dimension.
Batwing Spaceshot
Batwing Spaceshot, the latest in cutting edge, adrenaline pumping thrill rides is now open and complements the fantastic array of extreme rides now on offer at the Gold Coast's favourite theme park.
The awesome new Batwing Spaceshot is a rapid 4.5G vertical launch up a 60 meter tower, followed by a drop into a breathtaking negative descent - beyond freefall!
- Shopping at Beachfront Markets (Esplanade)
Day 5: Moreton Island
Shipwreck in the sea
Moreton Island Light House
Blue lagoon
Enjoying serenity
Desert
Sandboarding
Day 6: Jet Boating
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Worse of all, all the 9 days I'm in charge with lots of happenings (or excitement you may say).
Running a Mini-ICU or a high dependency ward.
It's a great achievement and I'm proud of myself.
Planning for my Australia trip..
Winter wear. "Huh? What am I supposed to bring/ wear?" " Thermal wear?" Well, I have almost never travel before (other than Malaysia, and to HK and China when I was a little kid).
I dunno what to pack in.
Do I need a scarf, gloves?
is the temperature there very cold?
Fortunately I have kind friends who lent me their jackets/ trenchcoat.
Thanks thanks.
Went out with Jeremy yesterday. I mentioned to him about our (Esther and I) plans of moving out to stay together, Haha, Jeremy said he want to join in too.
We discussed the kind of house we want to stay (a condo with reasonable facilities) with a balcony where we can feel the fresh morning air and able to see a picturesque view.
We discussed the household duties.
Jeremy- cook
Esther- wash clothes, sweep the floor and manage our finances (if Esther couldn't handle, we'll hire a maid)
Joline- oh well, we can't think of any for me to do ( probably i'm useless? Haha, but isn't it good? =x)
Jeremy and I want to decorate our interior. Yes, our interest!
Have a home that is modernly styled.
A grand piano in the middle of the living room.
Jeremy and I will play duet. Haha. Esther will press the pedal. LOL
A condo with 3 bedrooms.
Jeremy 1.
Esther 1.
And I 1.
If there's a maid, she shall sleep in the living room. Enjoying the grand piano playing songs from the CDs and watching nice TV programmes.
Oh, and also a home theatre in Jeremy's room.
We'll have late Friday night movies together.
Haha. How far fetched we've gone.
It's so nice discussing such stuff.
Oh yes, and a pet!
Hmm.. Maltese or schnauzer would do.
I would prefer Schnauzer because it sheds lesser fur.
Jeremy argued, it's ok, because we''re (Jeremy and I) aren't doing the cleaning.
How mean of him right? LOL..
I'm loving this! Gets me excited! hahaha...
- Mood: excited
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Am so occupied with work these few days. AED course coming up, got a test to study for. But I haven't. Oops.
Piano recital is coming too.. And i barely practised. Sigh.
Had an eventful year.
This month itself:
1) Discharged a patient with discharge problems
2) Admitted 2 problematic patients
3) Discharged one problematic patient
4) Packed a rather difficult patient
5) Mum was admitted to hospital thrice
6) Working 9 days straight with lot of morning shifts and everyday doing in charge
7) Ended my morning shift at 8pm!? (my latest)
8) Barely see a patient and had to send her to the operating theatre (have to do her changes in less than 10min)
9) Our accommodation for Gold Coast is fully occupied
I don't know how much unfortunate things can befall upon me. Yeah, just praying that God will continue to give me His grace and blessings.
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exhausted
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Not sure if the present we're getting would be something that he'll like.
Been working for 6 consecutive days. Fortunately all is well. I like one of my HOs. Haha. Super nice, super funny and quite cute too.
Do things rather fast.
Take yesterday's example. My patient entered the ward less than 15 minutes, then have to prepare for operation. It's a SDA (same day admission) case. Oh well. I don't really know the procedure, so I tried calling the Team 2 houseofficer. And then I realized that there's no need to call her at all. And when I seen that the case is clerked (actually patient is on pathway), I flipped through the IMR. I saw stat dose, on call to OT. Gosh, I hurriedly sent the IMR down because I know the OT is going to pick my patient soon. Just when I handed over the IMR to my clerk, the OT staff came. Gosh! We're not even ready. And worse of all, patient does not have a plug. For me, when I see patients' veins, I know if I can take blood/ set plug or not. Looking at her veins, I have no coinfidence at all. So I asked a better colleague to help. Apparently she tried twice but failed. Then I instantly called my HO to help. it's not even his case, but he so willingly helped me. After trying thrice, he told me he got it in but he wasn't that good. Haha. At least he got the plug in. I'm super thankful (:
It's nice working with him. He is indeed helpful and a fast-worker. Someone who I can really joke around with.
After looking through facebook. I realized I seem to have an affinity with Raffles students.
- Mood: thankful
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How nice to be able to go crazy with friends. Sitting and talking about life. Taking pictures and laughing at ourselves.
We wanted to go to gym today, apparently it's closed because of swine flu..
Swine flu has impacted our lives though our country doesn't have a confirmed case yet. As a healthcare worker, there's so much precautions to take. At least they stepped down from a N95 mask to a surgical mask. The surgical mask is soooo much more comfortable.
Guess my face is too small for many masks. Have some suspicion that I couldn't fit into Kimberly Clark's, 3M's and also Dragger. Not being able to fit in any of those, means no need to work? Haha.
And please, director, please approve my leave.. I longed to go to Australia. This swine flu came at the wrong time. Just when I decided to travel. *Praying hard*
Lots of things in my mind I wanna tell it to someone. But I'm being egoistic... Sigh... LORD please show me Thy way..
- Mood: hot
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Hmm.. It's hard to please everyone. If only I could just voice it out to someone. Rarr!
Will be able to attend James' 21st birthday celebration =D
Eagerly waiting for my off day. Work is tiring. Eyes are weary...
The weather now is extremely humid. I can't take the heat man.. Global warming. *shakes head*
- Mood: drained
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I've learnt my lesson.
It doesn't pay to be nice.
Shall bear that in mind from now on.
(:
It doesn't pay to be nice.
Shall bear that in mind from now on.
(:
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I'm starting to have second thoughts about work. It has been so demoralizing.
Problems and problems have been piling up.
For little things you missed out, it means a lot.
It's annoying to receive calls from work to ask this and that on my rest day.
I think my managers are pitiful. They have to clear up our mess. Yes, due to some lapses, we're facing a court case. And probably another court case soon. Sigh..
I'm beginning to drag my feet to work..
Why is work so stressful? Why do we have to face ugly Singaporeans?
Anyway, I guess my colleague and I are alright now. Thank God.
Good Friday has passed.
Went out with some of my church friends and walk around Chinatown to look up at the travel agencies offers.
Chan Brothers seems to be our final decision.
Looking forward to it!
Stayover at church with Wiwin. Talked a lot, haha. A good counsellor.
On Saturday, Wiwin and I met my cousin. We went to Marina Barrage. Yes, and we flew kite there. The kite is like one in a million. Handmade and beautifully painted. I have never flown a kite before and this is my first. How fun.. But the kite can't stay in the air for long. And it wasn't long after that the lightning began to strike. There goes our day. The guy who sold us the kite was being super nice to us. He even treated us to a box of Nachos. He's too nice till I suspect he has ulterior motives.
Rejoice for it is Easter! Commemorate the resurrection of our Risen Lord and Saviour.
After service, walked around White Sands and Tampines Mall with Licia and Chermaine.
I found a photo album that I've been looking for! On the verge of buying but decided to hunt around for nicer designs. haha.
Exhausted after an hour or two of shopping. Rest is all that I need.
But I'm so bored now.. Seems like I've rested enough.
Problems and problems have been piling up.
For little things you missed out, it means a lot.
It's annoying to receive calls from work to ask this and that on my rest day.
I think my managers are pitiful. They have to clear up our mess. Yes, due to some lapses, we're facing a court case. And probably another court case soon. Sigh..
I'm beginning to drag my feet to work..
Why is work so stressful? Why do we have to face ugly Singaporeans?
Anyway, I guess my colleague and I are alright now. Thank God.
Good Friday has passed.
Went out with some of my church friends and walk around Chinatown to look up at the travel agencies offers.
Chan Brothers seems to be our final decision.
Looking forward to it!
Stayover at church with Wiwin. Talked a lot, haha. A good counsellor.
On Saturday, Wiwin and I met my cousin. We went to Marina Barrage. Yes, and we flew kite there. The kite is like one in a million. Handmade and beautifully painted. I have never flown a kite before and this is my first. How fun.. But the kite can't stay in the air for long. And it wasn't long after that the lightning began to strike. There goes our day. The guy who sold us the kite was being super nice to us. He even treated us to a box of Nachos. He's too nice till I suspect he has ulterior motives.
Rejoice for it is Easter! Commemorate the resurrection of our Risen Lord and Saviour.
After service, walked around White Sands and Tampines Mall with Licia and Chermaine.
I found a photo album that I've been looking for! On the verge of buying but decided to hunt around for nicer designs. haha.
Exhausted after an hour or two of shopping. Rest is all that I need.
But I'm so bored now.. Seems like I've rested enough.
- Mood:
listless
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I think I need a break though I just came back from Annual Leave. I'm gonna breakdown soon.
Haiz.
- Mood:
stressed
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Eventful things happened in the ward recently. We still have to move on with life. My friend was badly traumatized. That day when she was my junior, I dun even dare to ask her to do anything, but that's impossible. Oh well. I'm rather sure everything in her mind that day was worrying about that particular patient. Gosh.. I hope that patient gets better.
Looking forward to Taiwan trip. Well, I hope that it's final we're going to Taiwan. Initially was Taiwan, then Gold Coast, then not going, then Malaysia, then Korea and now back to Taiwan again. Haha. Hopefully this trip will be fun and fruitful.
James is back, like finally! Haha.. Must find time to go out with all 3 of them already.
Esther got her new phone! Yipee... Can call her and talk for free once again. Haha.
Whereas, Rohani is so hard to get. Hey girl, I'm not a guy u know, u dun have to play hard to get with me :P
Please reply my messages or answer my phone calls. Thanks :)
- Mood: excited
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Deep down wishing that there will be a better tomorrow.
I hope I'll grow to be a stronger person and more meticulous in my work.
Sometimes I'm too tired from work. Like really.. Physically and mentally drained.
Off days are the only days to really catch up on beauty sleep and have time for myself.
I used to think that I don't need time for myself, well, that's because I detest loneliness. And yeah, I still dislike it now.
If I don't care for myself, who will? (I'm not trying to say one should be self-centered either)
Really wanna go to the beach to scream out loud.
On the contrary, finding excuses to even bring myself there.
Through time, I realized how important friends are in life. I believe everyone needs friends. No one should be a loner. Friends who are able to share and care. Friends who made your day, brighten up your life and run life's marathon with you. How nice isn't it?
I thank God for friends like these. Cherish your loved ones :)
Was almost trapped in the lift today. Thank God! =)
Some things I will never forget:
- sitting at the dam/ sea, feeling the breeze
- precious moments at marina barrage
- sitting at the merlion
- sitting at the steps of millenia walk
- 2007's christmas
- NUS hostel
- sitting in someone's car
- lower pierce reservoir
- sentosa
- 2007 YF camp
- staying over at friend's house
- baking cakes at friends' house for friends' birthday
- Mood: blah
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Think I really need some time alone. Had a week of annual leave but it isn't enough. Going back to work tomorrow. Sigh.
Don't you ever think there's a problem going on? Don't you think we need to sit down and talk?
I don't know what I did was impulsive or not. Well, I'm just sick and tired of whatever is happening. Too much for me to bear.
Who can stand the feeling of negligence? Not me for sure.
I hate it when all the time I'm so alone. Wanted to talk to someone, but you weren't there. Wanted someone to accompany, but you never can. You are always so busy. Too busy for me.
With that I can conclude, I'm never your priority and not worth any sacrifices. If so, that clearly shows that there's no point hanging on.
Disappointed. Just disappointed. Sigh.
Embrace reality, girl.
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disappointed
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a long waited leave after hectic days at work. finished my splendid night with crazy people. travis kept entertaining the girls with his crap all night long.
well, not much plans for my leave. shall be a goody girl and stay at home. however, staying at home means having to face someone everyday. sigh. would end up more frustrated than happy.
i miss going out with james, esther and rohani. james is still in australia, enjoying his backpacking. cant wait to meet up with them again.
went to esther's house yesterday n played with burberry. he's such an adorable puppy but super mischeivous. how i wish i have a puppy too. i wanna groom n train him (:
- Mood: depressed
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