Ileena's with some herbs & spices...: April 2011

Saturday, April 30, 2011

a true Cinderella story

Catherine Middleton,a true Cinderella story! Well, fairy tales are more than true ( finally!) ;p

I was in the midst of my surgery rotation on Friday and was actually fidgeting the entire time, hoping to get home on time to watch the Royal Wedding live cast. It was not much of a help since my internet connection went nuts earlier on before i left for school, was given a ''i-have-no-complains-but -was-admitted-for-i-don't-know-why'' patient for clerking and Mr Prof scoldings (surgeons!what do you expect?). As soon as the lesson ended,rushed home, called for a pizza delivery and was stuck in front of my screen,jaw dropped adoring every details about the Royal Wedding. A wedding filled with character and love!

From her hair up to the detailing on her lacy sleeves, everything was beyond perfect. Sarah Burton from Alexander McQueen did a tremendously amazing job. The top part of the dress was a bit similar to a lacy kebaya,don't you think so? Gorgeous!

Here is the picture of HRH on another reception later in the evening.also designed by SB.

From a commoner to a princess!

Her complexion ,features and gestures truly signifies a genuine princess.Truly, Princess Kate is now the world most favorite princess.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

facebook yay or nay

I am updating in here on a leisure weekend, finally! Nothing better than lazying around enjoying some free time, especially after few episodes of practical exams. I'm spending a day off today, devoting myself to err online shopping, ice creams, some groceries shopping and looking forward for some 'ikan bakar' and a movie tonight. Life abroad is somehow different from back home so enjoy it while it lasts!

My usual Saturday morning started with a cup of loose green tea and browsing through Facebook. It amazed me on how this particular thing abbreviated FB has such an impact in our lives. I am miles away from home but FB makes it feel like as if i am sitting next to my mom, listening to horrifying stories about fat people in order for me to keep watch of my waistline ( waving at mom "_"). It's good to still keep in touch with relatives,teachers and friends, seeing my younger cousins all grown up ( i got confused who is who day by day!). So near yet so far!

Ironically, some people have difficulty in defining courtesy.I made mistakes (countless!) throughout my life too, not implicating i'm any better, but at least i do have a bit of courtesy left in me to make things out so that things get back into place. One can turned down my FB friend request but in actual fact probably has been following this blog all the while and digging stories about me. Shame on you!

I strongly feels that FB is not a playground for you to judge a person just like that. There's nothing wrong in getting to know a person before hand. Haven't you heard of not to judge a book by its cover?

Have a nice weekend ahead!

xxx

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

sneak peak!

Hopefully i will end up looking good during my graduation ceremony. Robe is ready.. 5 more exams to go till finishing of undergrad!

Excited scared nervous..it's hard to explain. Is the feeling normal??

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

part 2 closer to.....

Obs & Gyne practical exam was held today and Alhamdulillah everything went well. Spent sometime on history taking, some physical examinations and playing with dolls :). I noticed that i have this some 'weird' interest in O&G but being its specialist is not really my option ( i think).

We shall get back to that one fine day. Who knows, Nana the gynecologist! ( would want to have my own fertility clinic with all cool settings just like in the movie ;p).

Exam comes in a package (at least for me!)- stressful days,sleepless nights,eye bags and a post-examination self reward. I see the latter one as a booster for me to do better in the upcoming exam ( in my case now is my surgery practical exam on coming Monday!). Had some time in between today and off for a quick window shopping ( i hardly have enough time for window shopping ,honestly only swipe and go :P). and among the gorgeous spring collections on the rack now are:

So whats your pick? There are few more adorable ones from ZARA and Topshop but seems that Ms Selfridge offers better. Do check their website for more details :)

Saturday, April 09, 2011

part 1 closer to ....

the finishing line!!

Had our first practical skills examination today for Internal Medicine. For obvious reason, had palpitations all the way to the hospital despite quite a thorough preparation before hand. Exams are exams..you remember one thing and you'll forget the other!

Was appointed to a patient for history taking and thorough med checkup. I was given a policeman as my patient with HTN. He was so tall about 185cm, i couldn't even reach his shoulder for lung percussion! "___". What a shorty doctor you have here!

Then comes the scarier part where i was given a LFT to interpret with only information about Bilirubin increment ( both conj and unconj) and an increase in serum creatinine level. Had 3 examiners right in front of me,pulling strings with each other to decide to whom i should go and answer. Infectious doctor insisted that the LFT result was taken from their department, so to her i went and yes Leptospirosis was the disease. Was quite in a guessing game but somehow i remembered the story of our Malaysia's actor allahyarham Din Beramboi.

and a self-reward for completing the exam for today :

Mutton ribs in an Uzbekistani restaurant.

The amount of fat i consumed tonight would probably last for the entire month!

Sunday, April 03, 2011

Birthday finale in Nizhny Novgorod

Finally, i am officially a 25 year old girl ( eherm!) now.hehe. A day well spent with the family here especially on my final birthday celebration in Nizhny ( after 6 years staying away from home!). From next year onwards, probably i have to celebrate being in the ward with patients (and their food).hahaha. :P

Special thanks to farid,aisyah,sue,jia lynn, alex,galen,emmy,7t,pearly,kiran,maal,hafiz for your efforts, surprises,dramas and gifts. hehehe. Appreciate them all till it all got sink on the bottom of my heart!:) More pictures feel free to click :

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=10150178066916469&id=592656468&aid=349528

Not to forget, friends from all over the world and that i've made friends with through out the years, thank you for the best wishes through facebook,sms etc. Thank you!

To mom and dad, thank you for letting this beautiful young lady into the world!

I guess the wailing stays forever, mom! :p