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I think it is a lil bit late for me to sum up all the major events which had taken place throughout the year 2009 since today is already 6th of January. Well, my final posting at Pediatrics Department is kinda busy tho’.

January:

The year begun when I attended my faculty’s annual dinner (Gosh! I’ve forgotten what’s the name of the club). Good food, nice dresses and entertaining performances. One thing to be proud of was our beloved Dean (of Faculty of Medicine) never fails to attend every dinner organized by my batch.

February:

Post-end of Year 4 exam. Rewarded self with lots of good food. That was the first time I went to Look Out Point at Hulu Langat and Tenji Japanese Buffet at Solaris Mont Kiara. I remembered I made myself the most expensive floats by mixing 3 scoops of Haagen-Dazs ice cream into my coke at Tenji. Hah!

Thereafter, I started my 2-week humanitarian elective posting at Medical Social Work Department. All I need to say is, medical social worker rocks! Their contribution in patient care is significant too.

March:

Holiday! Revisited Cameron Highlands and all thanks to Auntie Bee Hiong for the treat. Besides, both Chuong Hock and I went backpacking for 13 days in Thailand. We started from North Thailand (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Sai), traveling down to Ayutthaya, Bangkok and Pattaya. Faced some “panicking” moments in Bangkok but Chuong Hock, make it a secret of us two ya?

April:

Started my research work officially. Thankful that I had a team who worked with the same school of thoughts as mine. Things went on smoothly as planned although we faced some challenges in between. Definite appreciation is still dedicated to our beloved supervisor, Associate Professor Dr. Farihah Haji Suhaimi, who had shown us what true spirit of research is!

May:

A busy month. Finalizing the manuscript and our group was chosen to participate in oral presentation during the Scientific Meeting. Even though we did not win the grand prize, we were satisfied as in our supervisors’ eyes, we were already a winner! Thanks to Prof Farihah and Prof Faizah for the post-conference lunch at Grand Seasons Hotel too. To date, my research manuscript has been accepted by the International Medical Journal (IMJ) and it will be published by September this year. Yippie! That will be my first medical article.

Jun:

Started my final year medical student life officially with its first activity i.e. 3rd Personal and Professional Development (PPD) Camp at BTN Kuala Besut, Terengganu. I believe this is the longest bus journey I’d ever taken. Overall, the camp was a fun and informative (minusing the BTN part). At here, we formed our very first “Killer Gang”. Cool!

July:

July was a gathering month. Firstly was our “Killer Gang” grand reunion where it was a food and games night before starting our new posting! While another one was with my best buddies from secondary school. Especially Anwar, I had not met him for almost 3 years till this reunion was held.

August:

While August was an outing month. 2 major outings in a row i.e. to Sungai Gabai Waterfall with fellow CF members and the most heart pumping hiking at Bukit Tabur, Melawati KL. Definitely there will be no more TCA for me until I overcome my acrophobia. Fuh!

September:

The only holiday for final years fell in this month and it was the most anticipated one! I had booked flight tickets to fly me back home very early for this reason. Home sweet home! Upon coming back, I followed my godbrother to Pesta Tanglung UKM at Kajang (The first visit in my entire 5 years of studies in UKM). I got the chance to write a calligraphy painting at one of the exhibition counters. Well, my writing has deteriorate much. Lacking time to practice I believe. Sigh.

October:

The most historical moment in my medical school life! Where I finally owned a complete buddy line members from first year up to final year (me). A book of generations had been passed down and is to be filled by the new members joining into my “family” every academic year.

November:

Busiest month ever. Filled with lots of activities and programs. Posting at Teluk Intan Hospital, went back home impulsively to celebrate Deepavali with Mak Oi, celebrated buddy Jia Hui’s birthday and got to know 2 new friends, Chee Beng and Alex.

December:

Most awaited month every year. Why? It is my birthday on 22nd! This year is rather special since I spent almost the whole month at Teluk Intan for my Surgery posting under 2 great teachers’ supervision i.e. Mr Pani and Mr Rizal. I was touched by my buddies act to celebrate my birthday at Fullhouse. The venue was specially chosen suiting my fondness in white English cottage style of interior designing. Thank you!

This year 2010 is gonna be TOTALLY DIFERRENT! In 10 weeks time, I’ll graduate. I believe I will spread my wings and fly confidently in the sky of medicine. God bless me and everyone!

“Not so challenging? That is boastful!”

I am not bragging but I believe anyone who has done Bukit Tabur will feel that Broga Hill (or its real name, Bukit Lalang) is an easy job. “Lalang” stands for thatch in Malay and they are the main attraction to this 300 meters high heap.

But trust me, it is a relaxing climb for all ages. I saw grandmas and grandpas walking down the hill while I was on my way up. Some families even made it a family outing bringing kids along and they (kids) seemed to be enjoying it!

It took me only 45 minutes of driving last weekend from KL to Broga Hill, which is located at Semenyih Negeri Sembilan. The primary intention was to catch sun rising but it looks like I need to pay a second visit to accomplish this mission ‘coz I woke up late that morning!

To reach the first look out point took me roughly 30 minutes from the starting place. There are 3 to 4 stops before one can reach the top but each of these stops give a slightly different view and you will  not be surprised to see it! No wonder, it attracts so many “photo kaki” to photo shooting here.

One very special phenomenon that I notice is that no trees grow on this hill. The sole survivor is thatch, making it a bald hill looking from far. Occasionally, there are some rocks protruding from the ground. That’s all!

Going up is easy but to go down the hill is a little bit tough at some places as they are quite steep at some slopes. A walking stick might help to provide additional support in fear of rolling down the hill.

I spent about 2 hours on the hill top enjoying the scenery and taking photos before leaving at about 11am. I promise to myself that I’ll come back, bringing some good friends along.

This is the consequence of not applying sunblock before going under sun – First degree sun burn! =.=

P.S. for the hikers/photo kakis who has allergic rhinitis or asthma but wishing to climb Broga Hill, do take prevention like having a tablet of prophylactic antihistamine a night before or, bringing your Ventolin inhaler along for respective cases. The thatch pollens might trigger an acute episode of exacerbation.