Yes,it was a weird night.For no reason i had a can of nescafe,difficult to sleep....Finally slept at 1 am...Then...in the middle of the night woken up ,the window was opened,the shades was pulled to one side,and i could see a shadow standing near a window...
"HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!"i shouted,and he jumped down from the window side...
I couldnt slept well...This is the first time i felt so insecure in a house
Wished i had the stick or my squash racqet with me,then i can whack the brains out of the malicious thief!!!!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
D4,D5 Jaipur,D6,D7 Udaipur...
Jaipur was the next destination for our india trip.Skipped Pushkar as wanted to reserve more time for Shimla...however my india trip end prematurely because of food poisoining....probably my gut would become more resilient after this....
Jaipur offered a different kind of sites to see.The city palace,the pink city and monkey temple were the fews that left some memories...Stayed in Pearl Heritage ,which to me was the MUST STAY hotel .Moderate room rates but 5 stars facilities /hospitality/restaurants/service....I must say Jaipur is the city to have a ayurvedic oil massage(to my shocking horror-need to strip near naked with a skimpy semi translucent underwear).It was really awkward but the massage was really relaxing...The visit to Choki Dani for some indian cultural experince plus great dinner was really worth the money...I even let a palm reader intrepreted my palm lines...here how it goes:
Me :HI,you speak english?
Palmist :Come,sit down(looking at my palm,not wasting anytime)
Palmist :Health got prob,long life,work in other country--good money good money
Me :Erm ok....
Palmist :Luck no prob,money no prob,hmm....angry nature ,angry nature...
Me :Wow,the angry nature kinda true
Palmist :Spend money a lot,strict person....once married 3 children...
Me :(now where did he get that???)
It only takes 5 minutes for him to read a person life...haha....
Udaipur is my favourite city of all.Peaceful,serene,soothing scenaries,lots of small shops to see/choose from...This is a city where arguebly is the most romantic city in India.I must admit it is kinda true.I had wonderful dinners with my travelling mates and met a spain couple who we encountered back in Delhi.Sadly this was the place where my food poisoining started...I cut short my trip and came back to west malaysia earlier....
I think this was the most challenging trip i ever been through ...with the upset stomach,extreme tempeture,tourist vultures, and vastly different culture/people...Never the less im just grateful to have experince such a trip with wonderful travelling mates...Being in India does changed my perspective on life...
Jaipur offered a different kind of sites to see.The city palace,the pink city and monkey temple were the fews that left some memories...Stayed in Pearl Heritage ,which to me was the MUST STAY hotel .Moderate room rates but 5 stars facilities /hospitality/restaurants/service....I must say Jaipur is the city to have a ayurvedic oil massage(to my shocking horror-need to strip near naked with a skimpy semi translucent underwear).It was really awkward but the massage was really relaxing...The visit to Choki Dani for some indian cultural experince plus great dinner was really worth the money...I even let a palm reader intrepreted my palm lines...here how it goes:
Me :HI,you speak english?
Palmist :Come,sit down(looking at my palm,not wasting anytime)
Palmist :Health got prob,long life,work in other country--good money good money
Me :Erm ok....
Palmist :Luck no prob,money no prob,hmm....angry nature ,angry nature...
Me :Wow,the angry nature kinda true
Palmist :Spend money a lot,strict person....once married 3 children...
Me :(now where did he get that???)
It only takes 5 minutes for him to read a person life...haha....
Udaipur is my favourite city of all.Peaceful,serene,soothing scenaries,lots of small shops to see/choose from...This is a city where arguebly is the most romantic city in India.I must admit it is kinda true.I had wonderful dinners with my travelling mates and met a spain couple who we encountered back in Delhi.Sadly this was the place where my food poisoining started...I cut short my trip and came back to west malaysia earlier....
I think this was the most challenging trip i ever been through ...with the upset stomach,extreme tempeture,tourist vultures, and vastly different culture/people...Never the less im just grateful to have experince such a trip with wonderful travelling mates...Being in India does changed my perspective on life...
Monday, August 1, 2011
Day 3 Agra
We left Delhi to Agra via train.The sights in Delhi were thought provoking...
The statement that India is a land of extremes is not over exaggerated.The poor comunity are really hardcore poor,sleeping on the streets with no proper shelter,kids malnourished with bronze coloured hair,scrawny bodies,begging on the streets...While some lived in luxurious home,kids pampered with all sorts of nice clothing/snacks...India's caste system practiced since their olden age left its impact even until modern days.Those poor will remain poor,and rich comunity will continue to prosper..
Im glad to leave Delhi,coming to Agra let me breath fresher air.Sadly visiting Agra i saw there a few instances why India gave tourists really bad experinces.We bought tickets for Taj Mahal near Eastern Gate,which needed 15 minutes of walking.There we noted a foreign Indian with his family being conned by other people into buying fake tickets(brown coloured) and was denied entrance to Taj Mahal.He complaint to the ticket officers but nothing much they could do.Both parties were annoyed with each other and in the end he need to buy the tickets(red coloured) again.His statement ring in my head for a very long time:"This is how india make more money,im so proud to be an Indian !"
I anticipated Taj Mahal even more after seeing other people ordeal/difficulty into witnessing one of the wonders of the world.We were lucky that we didnt fall into the hands of cunning tourist vulture,or the visit to Taj Mahal would be soured.From what i wanted to say,Taj Mahal Lived up to its beauty.The meer sight of the palace takes my breath away.I loved how the building radiate a pure glow of white,it felt so pure and majestic.The sun was ruthless again,even in the middle of the heat we had photo frenzy....The interior part of the palace was cooler in contrast to the outside,most probably it was built with marble stone,while the tombs sent out eerie kind of sadness...
Visit to Fathepur Sikhri was tainted by the dishonesty of our taxi driver.He asked for toll money though we thought it was included in the fee and we noted that he spoke something to the toll boy and he slipped back some money back concealed underneath a white paper.He tried to introduce us to guide but we were wise to refuse.The monument wasnt as amazing but still i can imagined its glory during the past.
Next Agra Fort was also an enjoyable place to visit as we were able to view Taj Mahal as how Emperor Shah Jahan did when he was imprisoned here.Loved the architecture but felt that some area lacked of safety precaution facilities .A child wander too close to the edge and luckily the parents manage to stop him in time.
The statement that India is a land of extremes is not over exaggerated.The poor comunity are really hardcore poor,sleeping on the streets with no proper shelter,kids malnourished with bronze coloured hair,scrawny bodies,begging on the streets...While some lived in luxurious home,kids pampered with all sorts of nice clothing/snacks...India's caste system practiced since their olden age left its impact even until modern days.Those poor will remain poor,and rich comunity will continue to prosper..
Im glad to leave Delhi,coming to Agra let me breath fresher air.Sadly visiting Agra i saw there a few instances why India gave tourists really bad experinces.We bought tickets for Taj Mahal near Eastern Gate,which needed 15 minutes of walking.There we noted a foreign Indian with his family being conned by other people into buying fake tickets(brown coloured) and was denied entrance to Taj Mahal.He complaint to the ticket officers but nothing much they could do.Both parties were annoyed with each other and in the end he need to buy the tickets(red coloured) again.His statement ring in my head for a very long time:"This is how india make more money,im so proud to be an Indian !"
I anticipated Taj Mahal even more after seeing other people ordeal/difficulty into witnessing one of the wonders of the world.We were lucky that we didnt fall into the hands of cunning tourist vulture,or the visit to Taj Mahal would be soured.From what i wanted to say,Taj Mahal Lived up to its beauty.The meer sight of the palace takes my breath away.I loved how the building radiate a pure glow of white,it felt so pure and majestic.The sun was ruthless again,even in the middle of the heat we had photo frenzy....The interior part of the palace was cooler in contrast to the outside,most probably it was built with marble stone,while the tombs sent out eerie kind of sadness...
Visit to Fathepur Sikhri was tainted by the dishonesty of our taxi driver.He asked for toll money though we thought it was included in the fee and we noted that he spoke something to the toll boy and he slipped back some money back concealed underneath a white paper.He tried to introduce us to guide but we were wise to refuse.The monument wasnt as amazing but still i can imagined its glory during the past.
Next Agra Fort was also an enjoyable place to visit as we were able to view Taj Mahal as how Emperor Shah Jahan did when he was imprisoned here.Loved the architecture but felt that some area lacked of safety precaution facilities .A child wander too close to the edge and luckily the parents manage to stop him in time.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Day 1 and 2 India - New Delhi
Yes,HOLIDAY!After long stretch of every other day oncalls finally im off to India for my long awaited end of housemanship trip...I should say that i am not well read on what im going to get myself into but my traveling mates had done enough research..
We reached New Delhi on 24/7/2011 and checked in Delhi Bed and breakfast.I was astounded on the detailed personal touch on every corner of the homestay.The room was very comfortable with well equit facilities such as TV,AC,Heater....etc...We only visited dreamland on the first night
We began our first day with a sumptuos breakfast prepared by homestay and went to the railway station to book train ticket for the rest of the journey.The owner gave us really good advice on what to do and to be careful of.It is true,the second we head our way to the ticket office located on 1st floor of the station,some chatty local indian came and tried to divert us to another place.A good advice for whoever wanted to buy train tickets,head straight towards the platform and there is stairs on right side,just go up and you will see the sign .There were people who were cheated into buying overprice tour-package.So,do not believe anyone who try to tell you anything when you try to buy train ticket from the official counter.
We began our first day with a sumptuos breakfast prepared by homestay and went to the railway station to book train ticket for the rest of the journey.The owner gave us really good advice on what to do and to be careful of.It is true,the second we head our way to the ticket office located on 1st floor of the station,some chatty local indian came and tried to divert us to another place.A good advice for whoever wanted to buy train tickets,head straight towards the platform and there is stairs on right side,just go up and you will see the sign .There were people who were cheated into buying overprice tour-package.So,do not believe anyone who try to tell you anything when you try to buy train ticket from the official counter.
The first destination was Red Fort(Lal Qila).It was once a residence for Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.The fort was built with red stone,under the hot scroching heat,the buildings looked magificient.We travel by taxi though there are places to reach etiher by foot or tricycle.After the red fort we headed for lunch which somehow we were diverted into another restaurant,overprice and food is just mediocre,so lesson to learn,if you wana go sumwhere specific,do not listen to driver:"closed...not open now......i have a better place..."it is just their scam to get comission when they brought new customers to the shop.
Jama Masjid was another disapointment.I got so irritated with the attitude of the people there....I told them im not using the camera in my pocket,but he insist to charge me for the camera,plus he tried and pulled out my camera from my jeans,really felt like punching the guy in the face.In response i just waited outside.
Next was the Humayun's Tomb,At least the lanscape of this monument was a scene to behold.Lot of locals visiting this landmark,and eagles/crows flying leisurely over the top of the tomb.
Day2 india ended with nice dinner from Saravanan's restaurant,We ordered Thali,mysore park,different kinds of roti and local drinks.it did provide some consolation after few unhappy experince during the day.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
A new chapter
Been working as a neurosurgical medical officer for the past 1 month.Adjustment disorder is surely a problem.As i mentioned,the choice was not mine.I once thought i would be able to cut/repair on human body.But many experinces had thought me well that particular field is not my way of life in the future.
I know i need stability,i need time for things i feel important,and most importantly not being call in the middle of the night for some kind of emergency operation.The prolonged standing,the bloody gloves,working closely with anaesthesis,cold OT hall....OMG
But being in this department gave me a chance to see things existed underneath.How true , that people can appear kind but underneath lies a snake waiting to spit it's venom.People can make you believe,give you a thousand reason for you to make a decision,but what you didnt see it is also for their own benefit.
The longer in medical field,the lesser friend you would retain.Somehow perception on the ones you know will just change.Friends can become enemies ,in just matter of "cases".People tend to think for themselves 1st sometimes,rather than for the patient.
Endless learning,and i think i just started...
I know i need stability,i need time for things i feel important,and most importantly not being call in the middle of the night for some kind of emergency operation.The prolonged standing,the bloody gloves,working closely with anaesthesis,cold OT hall....OMG
But being in this department gave me a chance to see things existed underneath.How true , that people can appear kind but underneath lies a snake waiting to spit it's venom.People can make you believe,give you a thousand reason for you to make a decision,but what you didnt see it is also for their own benefit.
The longer in medical field,the lesser friend you would retain.Somehow perception on the ones you know will just change.Friends can become enemies ,in just matter of "cases".People tend to think for themselves 1st sometimes,rather than for the patient.
Endless learning,and i think i just started...
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
It's all about unhappiness
No matter how hard i tried,things doesnt go as planned..
When i try to accept a decision,a decision to give and take,but i was compromised instead..
What am i doing here?When initially i thought i have found the way,i got lost even deeper
I cant even imagine where will i be sometimes...
Other people can have their choices,why was i sacrificed? for the sake of the system that filled with flaws and personal agenda?
Is it worth it???
When i try to accept a decision,a decision to give and take,but i was compromised instead..
What am i doing here?When initially i thought i have found the way,i got lost even deeper
I cant even imagine where will i be sometimes...
Other people can have their choices,why was i sacrificed? for the sake of the system that filled with flaws and personal agenda?
Is it worth it???
Some part of life,it's just like walking along the beach,leaving footsteps behind,after a few seconds,they are washed away by the wave,as if you were never here before...
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Series of unfortunate events..
Im currently at one of the lowest state of my life...
Didnt make it through the exam,which i tried to prepare for the past 4 months...
Family members one by one got sick...(but recovering)
Unfinished issues with my sisters family,which really starts to get on my nerves...
Life may not go as planned,im trying my best to put a brave face on all of these and move on.It does hurt and felt defeated sometimes, when those you expect support seems to care less.
It doesnt really matter
Wipe away everything and life goes on...:)
Didnt make it through the exam,which i tried to prepare for the past 4 months...
Family members one by one got sick...(but recovering)
Unfinished issues with my sisters family,which really starts to get on my nerves...
Life may not go as planned,im trying my best to put a brave face on all of these and move on.It does hurt and felt defeated sometimes, when those you expect support seems to care less.
It doesnt really matter
Wipe away everything and life goes on...:)
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