Thursday, October 29, 2009
Its been two weeks ever since I came back from the Holy Land.
And I've been tied up with my work and some family issues. It has not been easy trying to juggle the demands of work and family.
On the family front, what was supposed to be a insertion of stent into the coronary arteries became a complex issue. The procedure has to be aborted due to complications as the pre-op checks has determined that 2 of the arteries were 100% calcified. Now the old man has to undergo a heart-bypass surgery.
The surgeon said that he was living on borrowed time and that he is lucky to be alive. He further added that he is the under threat of a massive heart attack and should cease any form of smoking and drinking. He should also be scheduled for the operation as early as possible. When the surgeon gave him the earliest possible date, he said he needed time to settle other matters first and requested it to be postponed to 17 Nov 09.
I wonder how can anyone have such disregard for his own life? A normal person who knows the seriousness of the situation will go for the surgery as early as possible.No matter how much I talk to the old man, he won't change his mind. That's why I have been praying hard not to receive a call from home during office hours that something has happened.
Coupled with the demands of my work, I was nearly on the verge of a breakdown. But somehow or rather, I felt better after talking to a couple of my close friends. If not for their support, I would had break down. So now, I just hope and pray that everything would be ok.
My bosses were pretty understanding of my situation and allowed me to accompany my father to the hospital for his follow-ups. But sometimes, I just hoped they would not drive me too hard. Already, I have been tasked with so much stuff that I having difficulty catching my breath.
The only way I can destress was by helping J write a letter of complain to AVA with regards to the ill-treatment her dog went through. I knew J felt upset about the lack of responsibility of the pet groomer and that she couldn't do anything about it. Hence, I thought the best thing I could do for her was to help her draft a letter to the authorities to start the investigation chain rolling.
Am I still thinking of her? Hell, don't ask me..I don't know. I just want her to be happy.Labels: Random Thots
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
16 days in-country and I am all packed and ready to go back home.
I have already mapped out the food that I have been craving for the past two weeks or so and it is to be completed over the weekend..and of course, some company would be desired. It's never fun to enjoy good food alone.
So hopefully SS would be able to accompany me on the food jaunts.
The only thing I fear will be the amount of work that is piled up back in the office..haiz..Labels: Trips
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Monday, October 05, 2009
Didn't do much over the weekend, except to take the drive down to Dead Sea for some "pampering".
That place never ceases to amaze me as the salt content of the sea is an instant cure for foot rot and the mineral-rich mud, an instant spa for the skin. So, there I was, covering myself in the mud and baking myself under the 37 deg celsius sun to "beautify" my skin.
After the little adventure, I spent the rest of the day at the sauna and at the beach with a fellow colleague. That night, I slept a log. My sleep debt sure has been repaid. Now that the weekend is over, I am going to plan for a day trip, perhaps to Petra,Jordan to see the ruins there.
Two more weeks and I am going to be home..to the land of my Ba Chor Mee, Char Kway Teow, Bak Kut Teh and Orh Luak!!
And of course, its not only the food that I missed, but also SS. Due to the time difference (6 hrs), there isn't much opportunity for us to chat. Sianz..Labels: Trips
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Friday, October 02, 2009
Its our third day here so far..work wise. The work days has been long so far; we ended our work at 2200 and had our dinner at 2300.
Despite, the long work days, I still managed to take time out to do my runs and utilise the hotel gym to keep myself mean.
Now as weekend is approaching, we are starting to think of places to visit..Dead Sea, Cairo or Petra in Jordan? Hmmz..we are spoilt for choices..haha..
Besides work, exercising and sight-seeing, I am starting to miss the food back home and its only the third day..time to break open my maggi mee. The best thing is; I forgot to bring my belacan chilli!!!!!
Sianz...
I also miss SS; I think of her everyday...haiz...but i know that she won't miss me..haha..for I guess I haven't make a big impression on her yet..Labels: Trips
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