Summer in Moscow

Summer came very early this year. And most people will swear to you that summer is getting hotter and hotter each year. One evening more than a week ago, we went for a stroll at the park.

The park was already in a buzz of activity as we arrived.

Sunbathing in the park. No, the grandma in a bathing suit was not headed towards me.

People and more people everywhere in crowded Moscow.

Shashlik! A few chunks of grilled pork for a price of 190rub (around RM25).

Having my exams real soon and now busy with my obstetrics posting. Updates only if i manage to squeeze in some time.

Malaysian Students' Annual Dinner (MASSAD) 2007

It was the craziest day of the year. From choosing the perfect coat to making up and hair styling, all of us were anxious to make the night an unforgettable one. MASSAD, an annual dinner event organized by the 2nd year students, was aimed at bringing all Malaysian students together for a night of food, fun and entertainment.

MASSAD 2007 was held at Sputnik Hotel. A whole lot better than last year's venue. Our only complaint was that our side of the hall had too much sunlight, so much that it blinded us from watching properly what was happening on the stage.

A few photos with those sitting at the same table.

After the VIPs left, the lights were off, music blasted from the speakers and everyone just went wild. There was even a 5 minute eye candy for the guys :) .

It sincerely sucked as the clock struck 12, when all of us had to go back to our hostels, and of course back to our books. Then it hit me real hard on the head that my finals are just 2 weeks away. And I haven't even started revising yet! Wish me luck!

Picnic at the Park

Thanks to all those who commented on my previous posts. Mother's Day was never a poignant occasion to me till I left home. As a dedication to my own beloved mama and to all wonderful mothers out there, I shall leave my blog the way it is, pink and flowery, for one whole week.:P
On Saturday about a hundred of us went picnicking at a park (organized by the Malaysian Fellowship). There was some serious torrential rain but it didn't dampen our spirits to have a great time. The picnic was a blast, albeit the bad weather.

The price to pay for having fun: Sore throat, runny nose and a terrible headache.

My Mama

Mama has a scar on her lap. Maybe it was just a birthmark, i thought to myself during my younger days. Little did I know she got scalded by hot water while mixing some formula for me in the car on a bumpy road, when i was just a few months old.

Mama has some extra inches on her waist and hips. Jokingly, I told her that she needed to go on a strict diet. Little did I know that all these years, while the rest of us enjoyed the drumsticks and the meatiest parts of the dishes, she was munching on bones alone in the kitchen.

Mama is a typical auntie who checks newspaper ads for the best deals in town and bargains like there's no tomorrow. Little did I know that of all those things she bought at bargained prices, none were for herself.

Mama doesn't give money to those asking for donations on the streets. I thought i had a better heart and donated. The very next day I read in the papers about the proliferation of charity scams. Little did I know that her bags were full of salvation army flags and old folk's home open day coupons.

'Little did I know' was the excuse I used as a rebellious teenager (seriously deluded by raging hormones), choosing to believe that my judgments were better than mama's. I knew that Mama helped a blind man cross the road everyday before dawn. I even knew that she once bought a bunch of rambuatans which was half-rotten from an old lady because it was raining. Yet i pushed every bit of those to the far-flung realms of my mind.

Recently, mama has been asking me stuffs about computers and the internet. I remembered the times I taught her the basics of using a computer, which were held in a hurried manner and with me being irritated by her questions. Mama never once raised her voice at me. She patiently learnt everything she could to keep in touch with her children living faraway from home.

Mama's e-mail to me yesterday slapped me hard across the face. It suddenly occurred to me that I am becoming the snappish, unthoughtful and ignorant son, making little-did-i-know excuses again. But this time, I'm taking my final steps into adulthood while mama's hair is turning gray.

My Mama, a filial daughter, a beautiful wife, a loving mother, and now a grandmother.

Mama, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very very happy mother's day, to apologize for everything i've done wrong, and to say that I love you lots and lots.

Happy Mama's Day!!!

Parents' Wish

I was checking my mailbox while having breakfast this morning and realized that mum sent me a link through e-mail.

Now overwhelmed with indescribable feelings thinking of how hard it must be for my parents attending to my octogenarian grandma who is suffering from Alzheimer's. And also how soon my parents, too, will suffer from the throes of aging. I'm devastated. And I feel helpless. Guess being away from home too long has taken a toll on me.



The slideshow made my eyes wet. Did it do the same to yours?

p/s: Just a friendly reminder, it's Mother's Day this Sunday(13/05)!!!
Do call home, or even better, bring yourself home!

I feel pressurized...to write something

Last week, in chun keat's chatbox, I spotted something...

foo: walau a...sinis pula..not saying which good or not la..as long as updated ok la...not like david..:P

chun keat: ya lor... david also don't update... update a bit ma... hehe...

Admittedly, i've not been doing much writing for the past few months. Laziness got the better of me and i'd rather sleep than type. But today I'm under pressure, because 2 of my best friends said something so unexpected about me...:P...so i shall write a little something...

UK trip...
I totally chose the wrong time to visit my sis in London. Julie was busy finishing up her reports before flying off to celebrate CNY back in Malaysia while Jun Yau was occupied with on-calls. And on the top of that, Jun Yau was relocated to another hospital, which means that they had to move to another place, which means shifting Julie's mountainous piles of clothes, which also means muscle aches and back pain for me after that. But nevertheless, they did try their best to make the trip a fun one for me...Thanks lots for everything!



Foo in Glasgow
Because of me, Ah foo skipped classes, sacrificed valuable pak-toh time with his gf, and suffered one of the most embarrassing experiences in his life - "these are not your cards!"...:D

Conclusion(s):

• Ah foo gambles...frequently!
• Ah foo ( at that time) has never been to some of the most famous places in Glasgow which are located only within walking distance from his hostel.
• Ah foo really obsessed with taking photos loh...We spent like the whole night at River Clyde (the place in the picture), me watching ah foo snapping hundreds of photos of the same backgroud over and over and over and over again...
• tasted of one of the yuckiest food ever - Haggis!!!
  
• Ah foo, planner of my itinerary in Glasgow and Edinburgh, made the trip leisurely but fun and eventful. Thanks a lot ah foo!

Sunway City Ipoh
My new house is ready liao... so we can go hang out there if you guys are interested. Ready as in finshed renovating, furniture installed and all, though some final touches has yet to be done.
I'm now officially torn between Ipoh Garden and Tambun . I'll still be staying in Ipoh Garden when i'm back in Ipoh coz everything is so convenient over there....

Aidan's growing fast