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Farewell, Dr. Fernando March 31, 2010 As some of you have already read in my facebook page, Dr. Elizabeth Fernando, an Indian doctor who has seen me for the past 18+ years, retired lately. She did not say goodbye to me, though. I only learnt of her retirement when I tried to book an appointment at Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital. I nearly cried when the staff on the phone told me about that. Why would I be so upset about her retirement? I didn't know at first. It was not too long though until I figured out the answer for that. "Who else should I see?" This question is the answer. Before Dr. Fernando retired, I only knew she was my favourite doctor; but now I know she's irreplaceable. She is dependable, capable and gives me a sense of security. Every time when I feel so sick, I'd know after seeing Dr. Fernando, I'll be fine. And that was really the case. Sometimes I'm just too busy to go to Tsuen Wan to see her, and opt for another doctor instead, I wouldn't be cured. Then I would regret why I did not visit Dr. Fernando in the first place. She knows everything about me, and can almost always cure me in one go. This is perhaps due to her clinical skills, perhaps due to the long medical history she knows about me, but most probably because of psychological effect, the level of trust I have on her. Yes, I find it very hard to adapt to something else after you've become dependent on one. Having seen Dr. Fernando for the past 18 years, it's hard, if not impossible, for me to trust another doctor so much again. This is sad. I mean.. things like this will keep happening for the rest of my life. We're twenty something of age now, and have developed certain habits and preferences. Time flies and it's inevitable that people or things that we're so accustomed to disappear from our lives. That may be a certain restaurant, a place, a hair stylist, a family member, (and for dentists, a nurse)… And in case that happens, what do we do? Well, we always have to keep moving on. But before we have to say goodbye, let's treasure every moment we spend with our loved ones; before we move on, let's keep those precious memories in mind, and wish our dear friend all the best. I swear that from now on, I'll do my best to live up to the expectations my patients have on me. One day when I retire, if there's one single patient who feels the same sorrow I have over Dr. Fernando's retirement, I'll know I have got my job done. Unknown March 30, 2010 Our lives are full of unknowns. While some may say unknowns make our lives unpredictable, and thus more fun, I personally dislike unknowns. "Is this what I've been looking for?" "How am I supposed to tell the truth?" "What if…" Having unanswered questions in mind is like doing root planing for a patient - you feel there's some roughness on the root surface subgingivally, but you're just not sure if that's calculus or normal tooth irregularities, and you dare not remove that. "What if that's not what we really think is?" Sometimes if we're too impulsive and try to solve an unanswered question prematurely, irreversible damage may have been done. In those cases, we can only regret our lack of patience. Michelle March 28, 2010 It's a tradition for me to dedicate an entry to a student when I have my last session with him/her. Today is not my last session with Michelle though; I'll see her again tomorrow for listening, and later for oral practice. But given that it's the eve of UE exam today, I guess I can write this post earlier. Thanks to Thomas, I started tutoring Michelle last September. She's my third "real" student - there've been several others, whom I've only taught for two/three months. I've always said English is the easiest subject to teach. And teaching UE is a pleasure for me. Contrary to tutoring Math, I have more interactions with a student. I can share my experience, my thoughts on English as well as on other matters. I've set a mission for myself - to keep my students from making the same mistakes I made. Tutoring Michelle has also made my life regular. Every thursday I have clinic session till 5.30 or even 6. Instead of going back hall with an exhausted body and mind, I go to Shun Tak Centre for some coffee at Starbucks, prepare for what I'm going to teach, and when I'm ready, I leave and head for tutoring. My life is made meaningful because of tutoring. And though Thursday seems the most demanding day for me, I feel good. So, I gave my last pieces of advice to her and wished her good luck. It'd be really great if she gets an A in UE and study law at HKU (I'll be a 大仙 of her then XD). Two more things. First, I reconnected with Dennis, my very first UE student, on facebook lately. I'm glad to see he's doing great at CUHK. And I found this as I re-listened to a UE listening track (2004). It's highly amusing.  Extended reading: Dennis, Taka Re-U, UE March 27, 2010 Well, I had re-u with the guys yesterday. They're all doing well. Perhaps I'm the one whose life hasn't been so smooth recently.. Nevetheless, we had a good time, esp. when Thomas shared some exciting news. Well, congrats. What happened to him is rather common lately, though. Many of my hall mates, as well as non-hall mates, experienced the same. From my understanding, spring, in addition to being a season of hay fever, is a season of hope. I was once a beneficiary, though became a victim eventually, of this season. Yes, spring always gives us hope. What's more important is how we keep things working. That requires multiple parties to work, not just one. I had tried my best, only to find that things really didn't work. It's time that I turn to something else. This time, it's gonna be something even more controversial. Btw, in the run up to Use of English exam 2010, I'm going to disclose some writing topics that I think is possible. Step up against swine flu Due to the outbreak of swine flu in Hong Kong in recent months, the student association has organized a Health Promotion Week to step up hygiene in school. A talk was held during the week with Dr. Leung, a public health expert from the Department of Health, as the guest speaker. As an editor for the school magazine, write an article reporting Dr. Leung’s opinions on how different parties in school can improve sanitation in the campus and ways for individuals to enhance personal hygiene in order to combat influenza. Asian Games (Sports and Health) Following Hong Kong’s success in organizing the East Asian Games 2009, it was proposed that Hong Kong should further promote sports among its citizens by organizing a future Asian Games. Write an article for your school magazine, explain whether this is the best way to raise public interests in sports. In your article, suggest some other methods that can promote sports in Hong Kong. Informal persuasive writing: Teenage modelling v. teaching Your best friend, Jamie, is deciding on her career choices after F.7 graduation. She has always wanted to become a teacher and has already been admitted to an education programme at HKU. At the same time, she is also offered to become a model. Due to the success of teenage models lately, she has a growing interest in modeling. She is now considering not to enter university and become a full-time teenage model. Write a letter to Jamie, saying which career choice, becoming a teacher or a full-time model, she should take, and why she should not take the other. Electronic waste levy The government imposed an environmental levy scheme on plastic shopping bags starting July 2009. It was found that the plastic bag consumption in Hong Kong has reduced by a large margin since then. Considering the success of this scheme, the government is now considering to impose an environmental levy on electronics manufacturers. Under this scheme, a new product’s recyclability and amount of toxins (such as mercury and arsenic) would be rated by the government. The more environmental-unfriendly the product is, the more levy would be imposed. It is hoped that this would reduce the amount of electronic waste in Hong Kong and lower the burden of the current landfill sites in Hong Kong. Write a letter to the editor of Hong Kong Post, explaining whether this is a feasible measure to reduce electronic waste in Hong Kong. You may also suggest other methods to reduce electronic waste. Sign your name “Chris Wong”. 
Whatever will be, will be March 25, 2010 Well, I know I've lost my mind for the past few days. I've calmed down, and I realize that I should follow a principle I've long followed - whatever will be, will be. This is how someone is to be a happy person. But, is being a happy person ever my top wish? I don't recall any instance that I wish I'm a happy person. I've treasured instant moments of thrill, but I've never regretted not being a cheerful person. (That's the reason I think "Cheerful, Powerful, Dental Dental Wonderful" is kinda stupid..) In fact, I need that - remember my artists-need-to-have-imperfections-in-life theory? I need to feel blue to be creative. Anyway, I read this article in Headline Daily. I found Headline Daily's iPhone app, as well as AM730's, really useful. Now I don't have to carry something that's environmental unfriendly and stains my hands around.
Something's troubling March 23, 2010 It's 2.30 am (Mar 24), and I finally have the quietness I require for blogging. Well, my feeling is rapidly changing these days. Sometimes I feel so upset, sometimes I'm so excited about everything. What I can comment at this moment is that there's clearly something in the air. I don't know if that will eventually change my life at all, but I guess short-term pleasure is still pleasure - we should seize every moment of it. Speaking of something in the air, I am certainly not referring to the suspended particles in the air which causes the severe air pollution for the past two days. But I found myself quite a weather forecaster - I tweeted "something special's in the air" on Monday, and there came the dust storm. The API on Monday was really so high that I could not believe myself at first instance. There was even a moment I suspected that someone sabotaged the monitor station's sensor.. Enough of the "in retrospect" series. From today onwards, I'm counting on myself, my present self. In retrospect (3) March 22, 2010
Albert Yip March 21, 2010 Well, despite having tweeted this, and that so many of you have already read abt that, the "Albert Yip" thing is huge in HK, at least among the blogosphere. That's why I have to record this in detail. Well, this is the restaurant's page in openrice, where the hot pot menu is found. Alternatively, that can also be found here, because I've decided to keep a good record of that.
In retrospect (2) March 20, 2010
In retrospect March 16, 2010 Every once in a while, I'm short of idea for a new blog entry. And when thinking of something really good in the past, I'd like to repost that for the sake of some late adopters of this site. Today's article was originally posted on Nov 18 2006.
PS 由於作者的題材跟描述較為不雅，跟本網的高檔形象不相襯，筆者特意作出修改。 文中耐人尋味的符號「μ」，原為「屎」字。 Slam Dunk March 12, 2010  How many of you have watched this cartoon long long time ago? ATV has been rebroadcasting this recently. But I'm not going to wait for one episode per week. And it was a good news to me when I found this on tudou. I spent a lot of time in this reading week watching it. And I've watched all 101 episodes in one week.. Kinda time-wasting yea? Well, I'm never the hardworking-type.. Despite having a few more RPD essays to write, I'd opt for freedom and fun first. Especially exam is no way near yet.. However, exam is coming closer for some, some like those AL students. UE exam will be on 29th and 30th, c'mon, do more papers. Btw, I've read the new manual just now and found that Winnie Choi's going to be my new PBL tutor. Well, Winnie Choi is better than Lisa Cheung. And all Slam Dunk episodes have been watched. Kevin, time for hard work. The end of renaissance March 8, 2010 Things have become a little complicated lately. You guys should know that I usually see a half-empty glass. But recently the glass turns completely empty. Why? It could be due to my personal emotions, but others' also contribute to my feeling of helplessness. Everything seems so fragile now, and I start to wonder: what's real, and what's not? What am I really looking for? Will I eventually get what I need? Who will give that to me? How can I be happy again? Why is life always filled with misery? I have forgotten when was the last time I felt true happiness. I could have experienced some, but didn't feel any, for I have forgotten what's like being happy. A fulfilling week March 5, 2010 It turns out that the first week of March is not too bad. At least I didn't waste the last two days of the week - it's the first time I have patient to see for all three polyclinic sessions. I got a new patient, after losing one. And the patient seems nice. Who has tried this chocolate? It's made in Germany, and it's super nice. Right now, my favourite is Dark Whole Hazelnuts, and perhaps Yogurt, and à la Mousse au Chocolat… Probably because these are the only flavours I have tried. So my favs are subject to change. But I really love each of them. Ritter sports chocolate is now available at Prizemart, Parknshop, and Watsons. (Where else?)  So, I have not much else to say. Perhaps except I found that I've forgotten how to blog.. It's really quite a long time since I blogged.. Well, I'll try to practice more.  PS Our popularity index has finally returned to normal. So, I'm happy to announce that there's been (57074-56037) 1037 visits from Feb 2 to Mar 5, meaning 32.4 visits per day. It's not bad, is it? |