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  1. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    My Reflection Of 2025

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    2025, was indeed a year.

    The year started out great, I worked on New Year’s Day as usual in the Department of Medical and in April, I entered into my final posting, the Emergency and Trauma Department. In May, I attended my best friend’s wedding.

    In July, I completed my internship and received my full registration under the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) as well as my Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and started locumming during my holidays back home and I also started floating as a Medical Officer in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It was a steep learning curve for me, transitioning from a House Officer into a Medical Officer. The anxiety increased and I was constantly tired. I remembered my love for medicine and service fading to the point I took a long break in October to recharge and reflect.

    2025 was also the year, I handed in my 30-days-notice to resign but revoke it the following day. Perhaps it was too much for me, although the working environment and superiors were more than sweet and kind. Physically, I was catching up but mentally, I was fading away.

    Looking back, thankfully, I did not. I celebrated my birthday before travelling back to Kuching the following day. 2025 was also the year when my relationship ended. It was a good and lovely 19 months. Perhaps, it was just time.

    November was the month I received my letter stating that I will receive my placement and I needed to report for duty on the 24th of November 2025. One thing for sure, I was sure to continue serving in Sarawak. The place? Unknown yet.

    On the 18th of November, I found out that I would need to report to the Health Division of Bintulu on the 24th of November 2025.

    Bintulu, that’s around 7 hours drive from Kuching. I didn’t have a place to stay nor a car and my things were all unpacked and I was just extremely busy. I packed whatever I could, shipped some boxes back home, those that I managed to do and on the 23rd of November, I flew to Bintulu.

    Thankfully, the doctor-in-charge of the Health Division was kind enough to let me know which place or clinic that I would be placed at.

    Yes, clinic setting. I did not apply for a clinic setting which so happened to be what many others in my batch longed for. Surprisingly, I got it!

    Considering the state of my mental health, I was more than ecstatic to accept it.

    2025 was also the year I moved and started working in a new place and also one that speaks a different dialect. I started doing oncalls as well and surprisingly, adapted very quickly into a General Practitioner’s setting as well as the new place. I also met another colleague who was previously my medical officer in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology when I was a House Officer and made new friends and acquaintances.

    Overall, 2025 was a mixed of both good and bad experiences. I felt both the highs and also went through a period of low mood. New people entered my life, some stayed and some also left. Nevertheless, I am thankful for all the experiences I went through as well as the lessons learnt.

    Hopefully, I can learn from the errors that I have made and grow, making me into a better person.

    Thank you 2025. Now, it’s time to move on, to 2026.

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  2. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    My Reflection Of 2025

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    2025, was indeed a year.

    The year started out great, I worked on New Year’s Day as usual in the Department of Medical and in April, I entered into my final posting, the Emergency and Trauma Department. In May, I attended my best friend’s wedding.

    In July, I completed my internship and received my full registration under the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) as well as my Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and started locumming during my holidays back home and I also started floating as a Medical Officer in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It was a steep learning curve for me, transitioning from a House Officer into a Medical Officer. The anxiety increased and I was constantly tired. I remembered my love for medicine and service fading to the point I took a long break in October to recharge and reflect.

    2025 was also the year, I handed in my 30-days-notice to resign but revoke it the following day. Perhaps it was too much for me, although the working environment and superiors were more than sweet and kind. Physically, I was catching up but mentally, I was fading away.

    Looking back, thankfully, I did not. I celebrated my birthday before travelling back to Kuching the following day. 2025 was also the year when my relationship ended. It was a good and lovely 19 months. Perhaps, it was just time.

    November was the month I received my letter stating that I will receive my placement and I needed to report for duty on the 24th of November 2025. One thing for sure, I was sure to continue serving in Sarawak. The place? Unknown yet.

    On the 18th of November, I found out that I would need to report to the Health Division of Bintulu on the 24th of November 2025.

    Bintulu, that’s around 7 hours drive from Kuching. I didn’t have a place to stay nor a car and my things were all unpacked and I was just extremely busy. I packed whatever I could, shipped some boxes back home, those that I managed to do and on the 23rd of November, I flew to Bintulu.

    Thankfully, the doctor-in-charge of the Health Division was kind enough to let me know which place or clinic that I would be placed at.

    Yes, clinic setting. I did not apply for a clinic setting which so happened to be what many others in my batch longed for. Surprisingly, I got it!

    Considering the state of my mental health, I was more than ecstatic to accept it.

    2025 was also the year I moved and started working in a new place and also one that speaks a different dialect. I started doing oncalls as well and surprisingly, adapted very quickly into a General Practitioner’s setting as well as the new place. I also met another colleague who was previously my medical officer in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology when I was a House Officer and made new friends and acquaintances.

    Overall, 2025 was a mixed of both good and bad experiences. I felt both the highs and also went through a period of low mood. New people entered my life, some stayed and some also left. Nevertheless, I am thankful for all the experiences I went through as well as the lessons learnt.

    Hopefully, I can learn from the errors that I have made and grow, making me into a better person.

    Thank you 2025. Now, it’s time to move on, to 2026.

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    #2025 #article #Articles #bintulu #Blog #blogging #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1823 #dailyprompt1834 #dailyprompt1843 #dailyprompt1844 #dailyprompt1857 #dailyprompt1929 #dailyprompt1931 #dailyprompt1940 #dailyprompt1942 #dailyprompt1950 #dailyprompt1956 #dailyprompt1964 #doctor #floatingMedicalOfficer #generalPractitioner #healthcare #hospitalLife #hospitalUmumSarawak #housemanship #kuching #Malaysia #medical #medicalOfficer #Medicine #moving #newPlace #reflection #sarawak #sarawakGeneralHospital #writing

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  3. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    My Reflection Of 2025

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    2025, was indeed a year.

    The year started out great, I worked on New Year’s Day as usual in the Department of Medical and in April, I entered into my final posting, the Emergency and Trauma Department. In May, I attended my best friend’s wedding.

    In July, I completed my internship and received my full registration under the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) as well as my Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and started locumming during my holidays back home and I also started floating as a Medical Officer in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It was a steep learning curve for me, transitioning from a House Officer into a Medical Officer. The anxiety increased and I was constantly tired. I remembered my love for medicine and service fading to the point I took a long break in October to recharge and reflect.

    2025 was also the year, I handed in my 30-days-notice to resign but revoke it the following day. Perhaps it was too much for me, although the working environment and superiors were more than sweet and kind. Physically, I was catching up but mentally, I was fading away.

    Looking back, thankfully, I did not. I celebrated my birthday before travelling back to Kuching the following day. 2025 was also the year when my relationship ended. It was a good and lovely 19 months. Perhaps, it was just time.

    November was the month I received my letter stating that I will receive my placement and I needed to report for duty on the 24th of November 2025. One thing for sure, I was sure to continue serving in Sarawak. The place? Unknown yet.

    On the 18th of November, I found out that I would need to report to the Health Division of Bintulu on the 24th of November 2025.

    Bintulu, that’s around 7 hours drive from Kuching. I didn’t have a place to stay nor a car and my things were all unpacked and I was just extremely busy. I packed whatever I could, shipped some boxes back home, those that I managed to do and on the 23rd of November, I flew to Bintulu.

    Thankfully, the doctor-in-charge of the Health Division was kind enough to let me know which place or clinic that I would be placed at.

    Yes, clinic setting. I did not apply for a clinic setting which so happened to be what many others in my batch longed for. Surprisingly, I got it!

    Considering the state of my mental health, I was more than ecstatic to accept it.

    2025 was also the year I moved and started working in a new place and also one that speaks a different dialect. I started doing oncalls as well and surprisingly, adapted very quickly into a General Practitioner’s setting as well as the new place. I also met another colleague who was previously my medical officer in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology when I was a House Officer and made new friends and acquaintances.

    Overall, 2025 was a mixed of both good and bad experiences. I felt both the highs and also went through a period of low mood. New people entered my life, some stayed and some also left. Nevertheless, I am thankful for all the experiences I went through as well as the lessons learnt.

    Hopefully, I can learn from the errors that I have made and grow, making me into a better person.

    Thank you 2025. Now, it’s time to move on, to 2026.

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    #2025 #article #Articles #bintulu #Blog #blogging #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1823 #dailyprompt1834 #dailyprompt1843 #dailyprompt1844 #dailyprompt1857 #dailyprompt1929 #dailyprompt1931 #dailyprompt1940 #dailyprompt1942 #dailyprompt1950 #dailyprompt1956 #dailyprompt1964 #doctor #floatingMedicalOfficer #generalPractitioner #healthcare #hospitalLife #hospitalUmumSarawak #housemanship #kuching #Malaysia #medical #medicalOfficer #Medicine #moving #newPlace #reflection #sarawak #sarawakGeneralHospital #writing

    #article #articles #bintulu #blog #blogging #dailyprompt
  4. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    My Reflection Of 2025

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    2025, was indeed a year.

    The year started out great, I worked on New Year’s Day as usual in the Department of Medical and in April, I entered into my final posting, the Emergency and Trauma Department. In May, I attended my best friend’s wedding.

    In July, I completed my internship and received my full registration under the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) as well as my Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and started locumming during my holidays back home and I also started floating as a Medical Officer in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It was a steep learning curve for me, transitioning from a House Officer into a Medical Officer. The anxiety increased and I was constantly tired. I remembered my love for medicine and service fading to the point I took a long break in October to recharge and reflect.

    2025 was also the year, I handed in my 30-days-notice to resign but revoke it the following day. Perhaps it was too much for me, although the working environment and superiors were more than sweet and kind. Physically, I was catching up but mentally, I was fading away.

    Looking back, thankfully, I did not. I celebrated my birthday before travelling back to Kuching the following day. 2025 was also the year when my relationship ended. It was a good and lovely 19 months. Perhaps, it was just time.

    November was the month I received my letter stating that I will receive my placement and I needed to report for duty on the 24th of November 2025. One thing for sure, I was sure to continue serving in Sarawak. The place? Unknown yet.

    On the 18th of November, I found out that I would need to report to the Health Division of Bintulu on the 24th of November 2025.

    Bintulu, that’s around 7 hours drive from Kuching. I didn’t have a place to stay nor a car and my things were all unpacked and I was just extremely busy. I packed whatever I could, shipped some boxes back home, those that I managed to do and on the 23rd of November, I flew to Bintulu.

    Thankfully, the doctor-in-charge of the Health Division was kind enough to let me know which place or clinic that I would be placed at.

    Yes, clinic setting. I did not apply for a clinic setting which so happened to be what many others in my batch longed for. Surprisingly, I got it!

    Considering the state of my mental health, I was more than ecstatic to accept it.

    2025 was also the year I moved and started working in a new place and also one that speaks a different dialect. I started doing oncalls as well and surprisingly, adapted very quickly into a General Practitioner’s setting as well as the new place. I also met another colleague who was previously my medical officer in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology when I was a House Officer and made new friends and acquaintances.

    Overall, 2025 was a mixed of both good and bad experiences. I felt both the highs and also went through a period of low mood. New people entered my life, some stayed and some also left. Nevertheless, I am thankful for all the experiences I went through as well as the lessons learnt.

    Hopefully, I can learn from the errors that I have made and grow, making me into a better person.

    Thank you 2025. Now, it’s time to move on, to 2026.

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    #2025 #article #Articles #bintulu #Blog #blogging #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1823 #dailyprompt1834 #dailyprompt1843 #dailyprompt1844 #dailyprompt1857 #dailyprompt1929 #dailyprompt1931 #dailyprompt1940 #dailyprompt1942 #dailyprompt1950 #dailyprompt1956 #dailyprompt1964 #doctor #floatingMedicalOfficer #generalPractitioner #healthcare #hospitalLife #hospitalUmumSarawak #housemanship #kuching #Malaysia #medical #medicalOfficer #Medicine #moving #newPlace #reflection #sarawak #sarawakGeneralHospital #writing

    #writing #sarawakgeneralhospital #sarawak #reflection #newplace #moving
  5. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    My Reflection Of 2025

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    2025, was indeed a year.

    The year started out great, I worked on New Year’s Day as usual in the Department of Medical and in April, I entered into my final posting, the Emergency and Trauma Department. In May, I attended my best friend’s wedding.

    In July, I completed my internship and received my full registration under the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) as well as my Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and started locumming during my holidays back home and I also started floating as a Medical Officer in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It was a steep learning curve for me, transitioning from a House Officer into a Medical Officer. The anxiety increased and I was constantly tired. I remembered my love for medicine and service fading to the point I took a long break in October to recharge and reflect.

    2025 was also the year, I handed in my 30-days-notice to resign but revoke it the following day. Perhaps it was too much for me, although the working environment and superiors were more than sweet and kind. Physically, I was catching up but mentally, I was fading away.

    Looking back, thankfully, I did not. I celebrated my birthday before travelling back to Kuching the following day. 2025 was also the year when my relationship ended. It was a good and lovely 19 months. Perhaps, it was just time.

    November was the month I received my letter stating that I will receive my placement and I needed to report for duty on the 24th of November 2025. One thing for sure, I was sure to continue serving in Sarawak. The place? Unknown yet.

    On the 18th of November, I found out that I would need to report to the Health Division of Bintulu on the 24th of November 2025.

    Bintulu, that’s around 7 hours drive from Kuching. I didn’t have a place to stay nor a car and my things were all unpacked and I was just extremely busy. I packed whatever I could, shipped some boxes back home, those that I managed to do and on the 23rd of November, I flew to Bintulu.

    Thankfully, the doctor-in-charge of the Health Division was kind enough to let me know which place or clinic that I would be placed at.

    Yes, clinic setting. I did not apply for a clinic setting which so happened to be what many others in my batch longed for. Surprisingly, I got it!

    Considering the state of my mental health, I was more than ecstatic to accept it.

    2025 was also the year I moved and started working in a new place and also one that speaks a different dialect. I started doing oncalls as well and surprisingly, adapted very quickly into a General Practitioner’s setting as well as the new place. I also met another colleague who was previously my medical officer in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology when I was a House Officer and made new friends and acquaintances.

    Overall, 2025 was a mixed of both good and bad experiences. I felt both the highs and also went through a period of low mood. New people entered my life, some stayed and some also left. Nevertheless, I am thankful for all the experiences I went through as well as the lessons learnt.

    Hopefully, I can learn from the errors that I have made and grow, making me into a better person.

    Thank you 2025. Now, it’s time to move on, to 2026.

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    #2025 #article #Articles #bintulu #Blog #blogging #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1823 #dailyprompt1834 #dailyprompt1843 #dailyprompt1844 #dailyprompt1857 #dailyprompt1929 #dailyprompt1931 #dailyprompt1940 #dailyprompt1942 #dailyprompt1950 #dailyprompt1956 #dailyprompt1964 #doctor #floatingMedicalOfficer #generalPractitioner #healthcare #hospitalLife #hospitalUmumSarawak #housemanship #kuching #Malaysia #medical #medicalOfficer #Medicine #moving #newPlace #reflection #sarawak #sarawakGeneralHospital #writing

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  6. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Lazy Days As A Medical Officer

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    Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

    While I’m at work, I’d be looking forward to returning home or towards my off day. In contrary, while I’m at home or on my off day, I’d be thinking about returning to work.

    Do you feel the same way?

    Previously, as a House Officer, I’m used to the “one off day per week”. Whereas, as a Medical Officer, weekends and public holidays are granted off days, except if you’re well… oncall and that depends on your current department as well as some departments require you to put in a half day shift during weekends or public holidays.

    I’d say for me, considering I live alone and I don’t even own a car here in Sarawak, I’m pretty much lazy and unproductive to the point I get restless sometimes.

    That’s counter productive as rest days are meant to make you feel… rested, right?

    Thus, on my off days, since I’m an early riser, I try not to disturb my circadian rhythm by getting up at the same time as usual every morning, partly because I forgot to off the alarm or somehow, my body clock just wakes me up every time.

    To feel so-called “productive”, I’d do some studying with my morning coffee till I well, lose my focus, then I start wondering about lunch and start cooking, handwash my clothes because I’m too lazy to walk downstairs with a bag of clothes and finally doze off for my afternoon nap.

    I’d then wake up in the evening to have dinner and pack my essentials and bag for work the following day before finally, retiring to bed early.

    I really need to be more productive during my off days.

    Even me writing this just sounds too depressing.

    Click here for more articles & daily dose.

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    #article #Blog #blogging #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1823 #dailyprompt1829 #dailyprompt1834 #dailyprompt1836 #dailyprompt1838 #dailyprompt1943 #dailyprompt1945 #dailyprompt1946 #dailyprompt1947 #dailyprompt1948 #dailyprompt1949 #dailyprompt1950 #dailyprompt1952 #dailyprompt1954 #dailyprompt1956 #dailyprompt1959 #doctor #doctorSLife #hospital #hospitalUmumSarawak #housemanship #kuching #lazy #lazyDays #medical #medicalOfficer #Medicine #plasticAndReconstructiveSurgery #plasticSurgery #plastics #sarawak #sarawakGeneralHospital #surgical #writing

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  7. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Lazy Days As A Medical Officer

    Click here for more articles & daily dose.

    Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

    While I’m at work, I’d be looking forward to returning home or towards my off day. In contrary, while I’m at home or on my off day, I’d be thinking about returning to work.

    Do you feel the same way?

    Previously, as a House Officer, I’m used to the “one off day per week”. Whereas, as a Medical Officer, weekends and public holidays are granted off days, except if you’re well… oncall and that depends on your current department as well as some departments require you to put in a half day shift during weekends or public holidays.

    I’d say for me, considering I live alone and I don’t even own a car here in Sarawak, I’m pretty much lazy and unproductive to the point I get restless sometimes.

    That’s counter productive as rest days are meant to make you feel… rested, right?

    Thus, on my off days, since I’m an early riser, I try not to disturb my circadian rhythm by getting up at the same time as usual every morning, partly because I forgot to off the alarm or somehow, my body clock just wakes me up every time.

    To feel so-called “productive”, I’d do some studying with my morning coffee till I well, lose my focus, then I start wondering about lunch and start cooking, handwash my clothes because I’m too lazy to walk downstairs with a bag of clothes and finally doze off for my afternoon nap.

    I’d then wake up in the evening to have dinner and pack my essentials and bag for work the following day before finally, retiring to bed early.

    I really need to be more productive during my off days.

    Even me writing this just sounds too depressing.

    Click here for more articles & daily dose.

    YouTube | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Spotify

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    #article #Blog #blogging #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1823 #dailyprompt1829 #dailyprompt1834 #dailyprompt1836 #dailyprompt1838 #dailyprompt1943 #dailyprompt1945 #dailyprompt1946 #dailyprompt1947 #dailyprompt1948 #dailyprompt1949 #dailyprompt1950 #dailyprompt1952 #dailyprompt1954 #dailyprompt1956 #dailyprompt1959 #doctor #doctorSLife #hospital #hospitalUmumSarawak #housemanship #kuching #lazy #lazyDays #medical #medicalOfficer #Medicine #plasticAndReconstructiveSurgery #plasticSurgery #plastics #sarawak #sarawakGeneralHospital #surgical #writing

    #article #blog #blogging #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1823 #dailyprompt1829
  8. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Lazy Days As A Medical Officer

    Click here for more articles & daily dose.

    Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

    While I’m at work, I’d be looking forward to returning home or towards my off day. In contrary, while I’m at home or on my off day, I’d be thinking about returning to work.

    Do you feel the same way?

    Previously, as a House Officer, I’m used to the “one off day per week”. Whereas, as a Medical Officer, weekends and public holidays are granted off days, except if you’re well… oncall and that depends on your current department as well as some departments require you to put in a half day shift during weekends or public holidays.

    I’d say for me, considering I live alone and I don’t even own a car here in Sarawak, I’m pretty much lazy and unproductive to the point I get restless sometimes.

    That’s counter productive as rest days are meant to make you feel… rested, right?

    Thus, on my off days, since I’m an early riser, I try not to disturb my circadian rhythm by getting up at the same time as usual every morning, partly because I forgot to off the alarm or somehow, my body clock just wakes me up every time.

    To feel so-called “productive”, I’d do some studying with my morning coffee till I well, lose my focus, then I start wondering about lunch and start cooking, handwash my clothes because I’m too lazy to walk downstairs with a bag of clothes and finally doze off for my afternoon nap.

    I’d then wake up in the evening to have dinner and pack my essentials and bag for work the following day before finally, retiring to bed early.

    I really need to be more productive during my off days.

    Even me writing this just sounds too depressing.

    Click here for more articles & daily dose.

    YouTube | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Spotify

    About Me | Privacy Policy | Contact Me

    #article #Blog #blogging #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1823 #dailyprompt1829 #dailyprompt1834 #dailyprompt1836 #dailyprompt1838 #dailyprompt1943 #dailyprompt1945 #dailyprompt1946 #dailyprompt1947 #dailyprompt1948 #dailyprompt1949 #dailyprompt1950 #dailyprompt1952 #dailyprompt1954 #dailyprompt1956 #dailyprompt1959 #doctor #doctorSLife #hospital #hospitalUmumSarawak #housemanship #kuching #lazy #lazyDays #medical #medicalOfficer #Medicine #plasticAndReconstructiveSurgery #plasticSurgery #plastics #sarawak #sarawakGeneralHospital #surgical #writing

    #article #blog #blogging #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1823 #dailyprompt1829
  9. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Lazy Days As A Medical Officer

    Click here for more articles & daily dose.

    Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

    While I’m at work, I’d be looking forward to returning home or towards my off day. In contrary, while I’m at home or on my off day, I’d be thinking about returning to work.

    Do you feel the same way?

    Previously, as a House Officer, I’m used to the “one off day per week”. Whereas, as a Medical Officer, weekends and public holidays are granted off days, except if you’re well… oncall and that depends on your current department as well as some departments require you to put in a half day shift during weekends or public holidays.

    I’d say for me, considering I live alone and I don’t even own a car here in Sarawak, I’m pretty much lazy and unproductive to the point I get restless sometimes.

    That’s counter productive as rest days are meant to make you feel… rested, right?

    Thus, on my off days, since I’m an early riser, I try not to disturb my circadian rhythm by getting up at the same time as usual every morning, partly because I forgot to off the alarm or somehow, my body clock just wakes me up every time.

    To feel so-called “productive”, I’d do some studying with my morning coffee till I well, lose my focus, then I start wondering about lunch and start cooking, handwash my clothes because I’m too lazy to walk downstairs with a bag of clothes and finally doze off for my afternoon nap.

    I’d then wake up in the evening to have dinner and pack my essentials and bag for work the following day before finally, retiring to bed early.

    I really need to be more productive during my off days.

    Even me writing this just sounds too depressing.

    Click here for more articles & daily dose.

    YouTube | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Spotify

    About Me | Privacy Policy | Contact Me

    #article #Blog #blogging #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1823 #dailyprompt1829 #dailyprompt1834 #dailyprompt1836 #dailyprompt1838 #dailyprompt1943 #dailyprompt1945 #dailyprompt1946 #dailyprompt1947 #dailyprompt1948 #dailyprompt1949 #dailyprompt1950 #dailyprompt1952 #dailyprompt1954 #dailyprompt1956 #dailyprompt1959 #doctor #doctorSLife #hospital #hospitalUmumSarawak #housemanship #kuching #lazy #lazyDays #medical #medicalOfficer #Medicine #plasticAndReconstructiveSurgery #plasticSurgery #plastics #sarawak #sarawakGeneralHospital #surgical #writing

    #writing #surgical #sarawakgeneralhospital #sarawak #plastics #plasticsurgery
  10. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Lazy Days As A Medical Officer

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    Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

    While I’m at work, I’d be looking forward to returning home or towards my off day. In contrary, while I’m at home or on my off day, I’d be thinking about returning to work.

    Do you feel the same way?

    Previously, as a House Officer, I’m used to the “one off day per week”. Whereas, as a Medical Officer, weekends and public holidays are granted off days, except if you’re well… oncall and that depends on your current department as well as some departments require you to put in a half day shift during weekends or public holidays.

    I’d say for me, considering I live alone and I don’t even own a car here in Sarawak, I’m pretty much lazy and unproductive to the point I get restless sometimes.

    That’s counter productive as rest days are meant to make you feel… rested, right?

    Thus, on my off days, since I’m an early riser, I try not to disturb my circadian rhythm by getting up at the same time as usual every morning, partly because I forgot to off the alarm or somehow, my body clock just wakes me up every time.

    To feel so-called “productive”, I’d do some studying with my morning coffee till I well, lose my focus, then I start wondering about lunch and start cooking, handwash my clothes because I’m too lazy to walk downstairs with a bag of clothes and finally doze off for my afternoon nap.

    I’d then wake up in the evening to have dinner and pack my essentials and bag for work the following day before finally, retiring to bed early.

    I really need to be more productive during my off days.

    Even me writing this just sounds too depressing.

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    My FIRST SOLO Oncall Shift As A Floating Medical Officer

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    My first solo oncall shift was on the 17th of August 2025 a few days after I have completed my tagging period.

    I had a passive oncall on standby just in case things got out of hand, which is a good thing. However, I was adamant to try to survive on my own as if I only had myself and the specialist. Thankfully as well, it was on a weekday which meant I was able to reach out and ask for help if needed and the others would be able to assist if needed or advice me.

    As usual, morning rounds, followed by peri rounds. The role as an oncall medical officer of the day is to update the progress of the patients in the specialist’s WhatsApp group as well as to upload any latest wound pictures, if any.

    The day was rather busy with rounds and in between I would receive calls from Klinik Kesihatan (Community Clinics), usually requesting a clinic date. Thankfully, no referrals yet.

    After rounds, I headed back to the ward to complete any pending joblists before heading into the operating theatre (OT) for a patient that was awaiting her call to OT.

    During that operation, there was a referral from the Emergency and Trauma (ETD) Department, referring a case of laceration wound over the forehead for a 3 year old boy.

    The medical officer at the ETD was kind enough to assist in taking the bloods as well as admitting the patient. My colleague on the other hand came to check in on me after her day in the clinic and attended to this kid.

    After the first operation, the following case was called which was the 3-year-old kid. I have always enjoyed being in the operating theatre, or any hands on procedures.

    Despite knowing that I should be conserving energy, instead, I proceeded to carry on and after the second op, I entered an ongoing flap operation next door to assist.

    Another referral came for a laceration wound over the forehead for an Orthopaedic patient who was post-operative and transferred to ICU. Apparently, it was missed when the patient arrived at the Emergency Department as he suffered multiple opened fracture and was posted for operation immediately. Thankfully, he was intubated and sedated and I was able to perform a bedside toilet and suturing for him.

    By the time I was done, it was midnight. I went back to the oncall room to shower and change for the night. I would usually change into scrubs again if I were to be oncall, just to be on standby in case I was needed immediately.

    I did not sleep that night, it just felt wrong as the flap operation was still ongoing since 8am.

    I went in again to check in on them, however, I was not needed at that time. Thus, I kept a fellow colleague company.

    At 2am, I returned back to ward to complete the planned discharge of a patient and started my morning review. Thankfully, I did. In between, I was referred a new case of another kid who suffered another laceration wound at his right eyebrow. Thus, counselled the parents, obtained consent and admitted the patient.

    After that, I was requested to collect bloods or bags packed cell for the patient who was still ongoing operation. When the commotion was done, I returned to continue my early morning reviews.

    By 4am, I went back inside the operating theatre to check in on the ongoing operation. Technically, still far from done. Scrubbed in to assist with harvesting the skin for split thickness skin graft and refashioning of the affected limb.

    At 8am, we were finally done. The operation officially lasted for 24 hours. All of us scrubbed out and I changed out of my attire to return to ward and follow rounds.

    During peri rounds, a patient was called to OT and I entered organ as I dislike peri rounds. After the OT, all of us were just beyond tired and I went home for the day.

    No doubt, it was my first “solo oncall”, it did not feel lonely at all as since there was an ongoing operation, physically, I felt comforted knowing that there were people nearby and felt more like a slumber party instead.

    And the most important part… I survived it!

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  12. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    My FIRST SOLO Oncall Shift As A Floating Medical Officer

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    My first solo oncall shift was on the 17th of August 2025 a few days after I have completed my tagging period.

    I had a passive oncall on standby just in case things got out of hand, which is a good thing. However, I was adamant to try to survive on my own as if I only had myself and the specialist. Thankfully as well, it was on a weekday which meant I was able to reach out and ask for help if needed and the others would be able to assist if needed or advice me.

    As usual, morning rounds, followed by peri rounds. The role as an oncall medical officer of the day is to update the progress of the patients in the specialist’s WhatsApp group as well as to upload any latest wound pictures, if any.

    The day was rather busy with rounds and in between I would receive calls from Klinik Kesihatan (Community Clinics), usually requesting a clinic date. Thankfully, no referrals yet.

    After rounds, I headed back to the ward to complete any pending joblists before heading into the operating theatre (OT) for a patient that was awaiting her call to OT.

    During that operation, there was a referral from the Emergency and Trauma (ETD) Department, referring a case of laceration wound over the forehead for a 3 year old boy.

    The medical officer at the ETD was kind enough to assist in taking the bloods as well as admitting the patient. My colleague on the other hand came to check in on me after her day in the clinic and attended to this kid.

    After the first operation, the following case was called which was the 3-year-old kid. I have always enjoyed being in the operating theatre, or any hands on procedures.

    Despite knowing that I should be conserving energy, instead, I proceeded to carry on and after the second op, I entered an ongoing flap operation next door to assist.

    Another referral came for a laceration wound over the forehead for an Orthopaedic patient who was post-operative and transferred to ICU. Apparently, it was missed when the patient arrived at the Emergency Department as he suffered multiple opened fracture and was posted for operation immediately. Thankfully, he was intubated and sedated and I was able to perform a bedside toilet and suturing for him.

    By the time I was done, it was midnight. I went back to the oncall room to shower and change for the night. I would usually change into scrubs again if I were to be oncall, just to be on standby in case I was needed immediately.

    I did not sleep that night, it just felt wrong as the flap operation was still ongoing since 8am.

    I went in again to check in on them, however, I was not needed at that time. Thus, I kept a fellow colleague company.

    At 2am, I returned back to ward to complete the planned discharge of a patient and started my morning review. Thankfully, I did. In between, I was referred a new case of another kid who suffered another laceration wound at his right eyebrow. Thus, counselled the parents, obtained consent and admitted the patient.

    After that, I was requested to collect bloods or bags packed cell for the patient who was still ongoing operation. When the commotion was done, I returned to continue my early morning reviews.

    By 4am, I went back inside the operating theatre to check in on the ongoing operation. Technically, still far from done. Scrubbed in to assist with harvesting the skin for split thickness skin graft and refashioning of the affected limb.

    At 8am, we were finally done. The operation officially lasted for 24 hours. All of us scrubbed out and I changed out of my attire to return to ward and follow rounds.

    During peri rounds, a patient was called to OT and I entered organ as I dislike peri rounds. After the OT, all of us were just beyond tired and I went home for the day.

    No doubt, it was my first “solo oncall”, it did not feel lonely at all as since there was an ongoing operation, physically, I felt comforted knowing that there were people nearby and felt more like a slumber party instead.

    And the most important part… I survived it!

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  13. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    My FIRST SOLO Oncall Shift As A Floating Medical Officer

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    My first solo oncall shift was on the 17th of August 2025 a few days after I have completed my tagging period.

    I had a passive oncall on standby just in case things got out of hand, which is a good thing. However, I was adamant to try to survive on my own as if I only had myself and the specialist. Thankfully as well, it was on a weekday which meant I was able to reach out and ask for help if needed and the others would be able to assist if needed or advice me.

    As usual, morning rounds, followed by peri rounds. The role as an oncall medical officer of the day is to update the progress of the patients in the specialist’s WhatsApp group as well as to upload any latest wound pictures, if any.

    The day was rather busy with rounds and in between I would receive calls from Klinik Kesihatan (Community Clinics), usually requesting a clinic date. Thankfully, no referrals yet.

    After rounds, I headed back to the ward to complete any pending joblists before heading into the operating theatre (OT) for a patient that was awaiting her call to OT.

    During that operation, there was a referral from the Emergency and Trauma (ETD) Department, referring a case of laceration wound over the forehead for a 3 year old boy.

    The medical officer at the ETD was kind enough to assist in taking the bloods as well as admitting the patient. My colleague on the other hand came to check in on me after her day in the clinic and attended to this kid.

    After the first operation, the following case was called which was the 3-year-old kid. I have always enjoyed being in the operating theatre, or any hands on procedures.

    Despite knowing that I should be conserving energy, instead, I proceeded to carry on and after the second op, I entered an ongoing flap operation next door to assist.

    Another referral came for a laceration wound over the forehead for an Orthopaedic patient who was post-operative and transferred to ICU. Apparently, it was missed when the patient arrived at the Emergency Department as he suffered multiple opened fracture and was posted for operation immediately. Thankfully, he was intubated and sedated and I was able to perform a bedside toilet and suturing for him.

    By the time I was done, it was midnight. I went back to the oncall room to shower and change for the night. I would usually change into scrubs again if I were to be oncall, just to be on standby in case I was needed immediately.

    I did not sleep that night, it just felt wrong as the flap operation was still ongoing since 8am.

    I went in again to check in on them, however, I was not needed at that time. Thus, I kept a fellow colleague company.

    At 2am, I returned back to ward to complete the planned discharge of a patient and started my morning review. Thankfully, I did. In between, I was referred a new case of another kid who suffered another laceration wound at his right eyebrow. Thus, counselled the parents, obtained consent and admitted the patient.

    After that, I was requested to collect bloods or bags packed cell for the patient who was still ongoing operation. When the commotion was done, I returned to continue my early morning reviews.

    By 4am, I went back inside the operating theatre to check in on the ongoing operation. Technically, still far from done. Scrubbed in to assist with harvesting the skin for split thickness skin graft and refashioning of the affected limb.

    At 8am, we were finally done. The operation officially lasted for 24 hours. All of us scrubbed out and I changed out of my attire to return to ward and follow rounds.

    During peri rounds, a patient was called to OT and I entered organ as I dislike peri rounds. After the OT, all of us were just beyond tired and I went home for the day.

    No doubt, it was my first “solo oncall”, it did not feel lonely at all as since there was an ongoing operation, physically, I felt comforted knowing that there were people nearby and felt more like a slumber party instead.

    And the most important part… I survived it!

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  14. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    My FIRST SOLO Oncall Shift As A Floating Medical Officer

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    My first solo oncall shift was on the 17th of August 2025 a few days after I have completed my tagging period.

    I had a passive oncall on standby just in case things got out of hand, which is a good thing. However, I was adamant to try to survive on my own as if I only had myself and the specialist. Thankfully as well, it was on a weekday which meant I was able to reach out and ask for help if needed and the others would be able to assist if needed or advice me.

    As usual, morning rounds, followed by peri rounds. The role as an oncall medical officer of the day is to update the progress of the patients in the specialist’s WhatsApp group as well as to upload any latest wound pictures, if any.

    The day was rather busy with rounds and in between I would receive calls from Klinik Kesihatan (Community Clinics), usually requesting a clinic date. Thankfully, no referrals yet.

    After rounds, I headed back to the ward to complete any pending joblists before heading into the operating theatre (OT) for a patient that was awaiting her call to OT.

    During that operation, there was a referral from the Emergency and Trauma (ETD) Department, referring a case of laceration wound over the forehead for a 3 year old boy.

    The medical officer at the ETD was kind enough to assist in taking the bloods as well as admitting the patient. My colleague on the other hand came to check in on me after her day in the clinic and attended to this kid.

    After the first operation, the following case was called which was the 3-year-old kid. I have always enjoyed being in the operating theatre, or any hands on procedures.

    Despite knowing that I should be conserving energy, instead, I proceeded to carry on and after the second op, I entered an ongoing flap operation next door to assist.

    Another referral came for a laceration wound over the forehead for an Orthopaedic patient who was post-operative and transferred to ICU. Apparently, it was missed when the patient arrived at the Emergency Department as he suffered multiple opened fracture and was posted for operation immediately. Thankfully, he was intubated and sedated and I was able to perform a bedside toilet and suturing for him.

    By the time I was done, it was midnight. I went back to the oncall room to shower and change for the night. I would usually change into scrubs again if I were to be oncall, just to be on standby in case I was needed immediately.

    I did not sleep that night, it just felt wrong as the flap operation was still ongoing since 8am.

    I went in again to check in on them, however, I was not needed at that time. Thus, I kept a fellow colleague company.

    At 2am, I returned back to ward to complete the planned discharge of a patient and started my morning review. Thankfully, I did. In between, I was referred a new case of another kid who suffered another laceration wound at his right eyebrow. Thus, counselled the parents, obtained consent and admitted the patient.

    After that, I was requested to collect bloods or bags packed cell for the patient who was still ongoing operation. When the commotion was done, I returned to continue my early morning reviews.

    By 4am, I went back inside the operating theatre to check in on the ongoing operation. Technically, still far from done. Scrubbed in to assist with harvesting the skin for split thickness skin graft and refashioning of the affected limb.

    At 8am, we were finally done. The operation officially lasted for 24 hours. All of us scrubbed out and I changed out of my attire to return to ward and follow rounds.

    During peri rounds, a patient was called to OT and I entered organ as I dislike peri rounds. After the OT, all of us were just beyond tired and I went home for the day.

    No doubt, it was my first “solo oncall”, it did not feel lonely at all as since there was an ongoing operation, physically, I felt comforted knowing that there were people nearby and felt more like a slumber party instead.

    And the most important part… I survived it!

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  15. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    My FIRST SOLO Oncall Shift As A Floating Medical Officer

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    My first solo oncall shift was on the 17th of August 2025 a few days after I have completed my tagging period.

    I had a passive oncall on standby just in case things got out of hand, which is a good thing. However, I was adamant to try to survive on my own as if I only had myself and the specialist. Thankfully as well, it was on a weekday which meant I was able to reach out and ask for help if needed and the others would be able to assist if needed or advice me.

    As usual, morning rounds, followed by peri rounds. The role as an oncall medical officer of the day is to update the progress of the patients in the specialist’s WhatsApp group as well as to upload any latest wound pictures, if any.

    The day was rather busy with rounds and in between I would receive calls from Klinik Kesihatan (Community Clinics), usually requesting a clinic date. Thankfully, no referrals yet.

    After rounds, I headed back to the ward to complete any pending joblists before heading into the operating theatre (OT) for a patient that was awaiting her call to OT.

    During that operation, there was a referral from the Emergency and Trauma (ETD) Department, referring a case of laceration wound over the forehead for a 3 year old boy.

    The medical officer at the ETD was kind enough to assist in taking the bloods as well as admitting the patient. My colleague on the other hand came to check in on me after her day in the clinic and attended to this kid.

    After the first operation, the following case was called which was the 3-year-old kid. I have always enjoyed being in the operating theatre, or any hands on procedures.

    Despite knowing that I should be conserving energy, instead, I proceeded to carry on and after the second op, I entered an ongoing flap operation next door to assist.

    Another referral came for a laceration wound over the forehead for an Orthopaedic patient who was post-operative and transferred to ICU. Apparently, it was missed when the patient arrived at the Emergency Department as he suffered multiple opened fracture and was posted for operation immediately. Thankfully, he was intubated and sedated and I was able to perform a bedside toilet and suturing for him.

    By the time I was done, it was midnight. I went back to the oncall room to shower and change for the night. I would usually change into scrubs again if I were to be oncall, just to be on standby in case I was needed immediately.

    I did not sleep that night, it just felt wrong as the flap operation was still ongoing since 8am.

    I went in again to check in on them, however, I was not needed at that time. Thus, I kept a fellow colleague company.

    At 2am, I returned back to ward to complete the planned discharge of a patient and started my morning review. Thankfully, I did. In between, I was referred a new case of another kid who suffered another laceration wound at his right eyebrow. Thus, counselled the parents, obtained consent and admitted the patient.

    After that, I was requested to collect bloods or bags packed cell for the patient who was still ongoing operation. When the commotion was done, I returned to continue my early morning reviews.

    By 4am, I went back inside the operating theatre to check in on the ongoing operation. Technically, still far from done. Scrubbed in to assist with harvesting the skin for split thickness skin graft and refashioning of the affected limb.

    At 8am, we were finally done. The operation officially lasted for 24 hours. All of us scrubbed out and I changed out of my attire to return to ward and follow rounds.

    During peri rounds, a patient was called to OT and I entered organ as I dislike peri rounds. After the OT, all of us were just beyond tired and I went home for the day.

    No doubt, it was my first “solo oncall”, it did not feel lonely at all as since there was an ongoing operation, physically, I felt comforted knowing that there were people nearby and felt more like a slumber party instead.

    And the most important part… I survived it!

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  16. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Day 1 Of My Final Posting – Day 647 Of Housemanship

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    My first day of my final posting, The Emergency & Trauma Department, commenced on the 11th of April 2025.

    Day 647, finally. Finally! I’ve pulled through and entered the last pit stop of my journey as a House Officer.

    In every posting, I have always looked forward to this posting. Prior to joining, I’ve always had mixed feelings and initially wanted to join Anaesthesiology. However, a few weeks prior to entering, the other postings such as Psychiatry, Klinik Kesihatan and Anaesthesiology were removed from our options and everyone had to rotate in the Emergency and Trauma Department.

    This is good. This meant more manpower.

    However, just as the previous postings, prior to joining any new department, I’ve always had this fear and mixed feelings because it is after a new environment.

    My fear was stumbling too badly on my first day. Thus, of course, I did my research and questioned the people I knew who were already in the posting.

    My First Day began on a Friday in the “Yellow Respi Zone“.

    The Yellow Respi Zone consists of patients who are unable to saturate well under room air, usually less than 90%. Having just completed the Medical Posting, the patients allocated there are primarily Medical patients or in particular, having respiratory issues such as patients developing acute pulmonary oedema or fluid overload secondary to non-compliance to their fluid restriction.

    Thankfully, I have just completed Medical. Thus, I am able to apply my knowledge learnt which was still fresh at that time.

    I arrived a little before 7am since the tagging shift is from 7am till 10pm, introduced myself to the medical officers and talked to a fellow friend who arrived and would be working in the same zone as well. I went through the triages and casenotes of the patients to see if there were any active cases or cases that were due tracing of bloods or referrals.

    The day started off rather quietly and it was manageable. I followed the morning handover rounds at 7:45am and after that attended to any new patients or refer if needed.

    Basically, when a patient comes in, especially to this zone where the patients’ chief complaint is “shortness of breath“, the first person who attends would usually auscultate or “listen” to the lungs and check the vital sigs prior to taking blood or doing a “full clerking” such as obtaining their past medical history or history of presenting illness.

    The next person that steps in usually helps with the bloods and fills the forms.

    Everyone worked together as a team and somehow indirectly we were communicating with one another without actually voicing it out. It seemed almost like a dance, or a workout.

    Afternoon came and afternoon handovers started at 2:45pm. I met a lovely medical officer who is a junior herself but one who was extremely upbeat and more than happy to guide me.

    I learnt a lot during my first day with her. She even encouraged me to consider joining this department during my floating period.

    The evenings became extremely busy to which I did not really realise. Maybe because it was my first day or maybe because I have just completed my Medical Posting (and it was much busier over there), or perhaps because I simply enjoyed working with my superior or team on that day.

    The day ended at 10pm and I walked back home. Thankfully, I lived within walking distance thus I saved time and did not have to worry regarding transportation or parking issues.

    My first day in my last posting or rotation started off well which is something I’m more than thankful for.

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  17. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Day 1 Of My Final Posting – Day 647 Of Housemanship

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    My first day of my final posting, The Emergency & Trauma Department, commenced on the 11th of April 2025.

    Day 647, finally. Finally! I’ve pulled through and entered the last pit stop of my journey as a House Officer.

    In every posting, I have always looked forward to this posting. Prior to joining, I’ve always had mixed feelings and initially wanted to join Anaesthesiology. However, a few weeks prior to entering, the other postings such as Psychiatry, Klinik Kesihatan and Anaesthesiology were removed from our options and everyone had to rotate in the Emergency and Trauma Department.

    This is good. This meant more manpower.

    However, just as the previous postings, prior to joining any new department, I’ve always had this fear and mixed feelings because it is after a new environment.

    My fear was stumbling too badly on my first day. Thus, of course, I did my research and questioned the people I knew who were already in the posting.

    My First Day began on a Friday in the “Yellow Respi Zone“.

    The Yellow Respi Zone consists of patients who are unable to saturate well under room air, usually less than 90%. Having just completed the Medical Posting, the patients allocated there are primarily Medical patients or in particular, having respiratory issues such as patients developing acute pulmonary oedema or fluid overload secondary to non-compliance to their fluid restriction.

    Thankfully, I have just completed Medical. Thus, I am able to apply my knowledge learnt which was still fresh at that time.

    I arrived a little before 7am since the tagging shift is from 7am till 10pm, introduced myself to the medical officers and talked to a fellow friend who arrived and would be working in the same zone as well. I went through the triages and casenotes of the patients to see if there were any active cases or cases that were due tracing of bloods or referrals.

    The day started off rather quietly and it was manageable. I followed the morning handover rounds at 7:45am and after that attended to any new patients or refer if needed.

    Basically, when a patient comes in, especially to this zone where the patients’ chief complaint is “shortness of breath“, the first person who attends would usually auscultate or “listen” to the lungs and check the vital sigs prior to taking blood or doing a “full clerking” such as obtaining their past medical history or history of presenting illness.

    The next person that steps in usually helps with the bloods and fills the forms.

    Everyone worked together as a team and somehow indirectly we were communicating with one another without actually voicing it out. It seemed almost like a dance, or a workout.

    Afternoon came and afternoon handovers started at 2:45pm. I met a lovely medical officer who is a junior herself but one who was extremely upbeat and more than happy to guide me.

    I learnt a lot during my first day with her. She even encouraged me to consider joining this department during my floating period.

    The evenings became extremely busy to which I did not really realise. Maybe because it was my first day or maybe because I have just completed my Medical Posting (and it was much busier over there), or perhaps because I simply enjoyed working with my superior or team on that day.

    The day ended at 10pm and I walked back home. Thankfully, I lived within walking distance thus I saved time and did not have to worry regarding transportation or parking issues.

    My first day in my last posting or rotation started off well which is something I’m more than thankful for.

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    My Last Shift As A House Officer in Medical | Housemanship Diaries

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    At the time of writing this article, I am no longer in my Fifth Rotation, Medical but already in my Sixth Rotation, The Emergency and Trauma Department and at the same time, due for my last shift in my Sixth rotation as well as being a House Officer.

    Looking back, my last shift in the Medical Department seemed ages ago.

    However, I remembered that I was night shift at that time and was at Male Medical Ward (MMW).

    My duration working in this ward was around 3 weeks. However, it was my least favourite as compared to Medical 3, Medical 4, the Infectious Disease (ID) Ward or being part of the Perimedical team. The superiors were alright but it was the vibe of the ward in general that I found unsettling that I can’t quite place my fingers on.

    The night shift in Medical is from 8pm till 9am. However, on that day, I recalled leaving home at 6:30pm to go to work as we were not allocated any “long day” shifts.

    “Long Day” or “LD” are those who work from 7am till 10pm. Thus from 6pm till 8pm, prior to the night shift person coming, there is a 2 hours gap which is filled by them.

    On that week, there were no “Long Day’s” and everyone had the opportunity to return home at 6pm. However, who would fill in the “2-hours gap”?

    Thus, I remembered me and my colleagues at that time coming into a mutual agreement and compromise that one person would stay till 7pm and the night shift person would arrive an hour earlier at 7pm.

    It was a good compromise except there would be nobody to accompany us till 10pm and usually their help is valuable. Those hours till 10pm can get rather hectic at times.

    I remembered arriving around 6:45pm and started receiving handover from the AM teams and was cautioned to lookout for a particular patient in the acute cubicle who was rather unstable.

    Upon finishing our handover, the Medical Officer on-call for that ward arrived and things started to go hectic.

    I can’t exactly remember what happened but I was on my feet the whole time and did not begin my “coming mornings” till 3am.

    Thankfully, I was still able to complete them before 5am and the morning bloods were out in the system on time.

    That morning during my post night shift, I was “summoned” for minimal bloods which I completed immediately. Usually during my post night shift, I would remain within the sights of the “AM team” and offer to help out where I could.

    But I remembered at that time that I was completely spent. I decided to rest in the House Officer’s room and take any bloods a little later prior to my shift ending, if there were any.

    Surprisingly there were none after that. I recalled seeing a junior taking the blood of a patient as I was exiting the ward and asked him as to why he did not just ask me.

    He claimed that upon arriving for his morning shift, I looked rather spent and after I left to take a short break in the House Officer’s room, he just did not want to disturb me. After all, he said, it was only one patient.

    I was touched and grateful. It was a small gesture. However, it’s small, simple things that sometimes touches you.

    After that, I clocked out for the last time as a House Officer in the Medical Department.

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    My Last Shift As A House Officer in Medical | Housemanship Diaries

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    At the time of writing this article, I am no longer in my Fifth Rotation, Medical but already in my Sixth Rotation, The Emergency and Trauma Department and at the same time, due for my last shift in my Sixth rotation as well as being a House Officer.

    Looking back, my last shift in the Medical Department seemed ages ago.

    However, I remembered that I was night shift at that time and was at Male Medical Ward (MMW).

    My duration working in this ward was around 3 weeks. However, it was my least favourite as compared to Medical 3, Medical 4, the Infectious Disease (ID) Ward or being part of the Perimedical team. The superiors were alright but it was the vibe of the ward in general that I found unsettling that I can’t quite place my fingers on.

    The night shift in Medical is from 8pm till 9am. However, on that day, I recalled leaving home at 6:30pm to go to work as we were not allocated any “long day” shifts.

    “Long Day” or “LD” are those who work from 7am till 10pm. Thus from 6pm till 8pm, prior to the night shift person coming, there is a 2 hours gap which is filled by them.

    On that week, there were no “Long Day’s” and everyone had the opportunity to return home at 6pm. However, who would fill in the “2-hours gap”?

    Thus, I remembered me and my colleagues at that time coming into a mutual agreement and compromise that one person would stay till 7pm and the night shift person would arrive an hour earlier at 7pm.

    It was a good compromise except there would be nobody to accompany us till 10pm and usually their help is valuable. Those hours till 10pm can get rather hectic at times.

    I remembered arriving around 6:45pm and started receiving handover from the AM teams and was cautioned to lookout for a particular patient in the acute cubicle who was rather unstable.

    Upon finishing our handover, the Medical Officer on-call for that ward arrived and things started to go hectic.

    I can’t exactly remember what happened but I was on my feet the whole time and did not begin my “coming mornings” till 3am.

    Thankfully, I was still able to complete them before 5am and the morning bloods were out in the system on time.

    That morning during my post night shift, I was “summoned” for minimal bloods which I completed immediately. Usually during my post night shift, I would remain within the sights of the “AM team” and offer to help out where I could.

    But I remembered at that time that I was completely spent. I decided to rest in the House Officer’s room and take any bloods a little later prior to my shift ending, if there were any.

    Surprisingly there were none after that. I recalled seeing a junior taking the blood of a patient as I was exiting the ward and asked him as to why he did not just ask me.

    He claimed that upon arriving for his morning shift, I looked rather spent and after I left to take a short break in the House Officer’s room, he just did not want to disturb me. After all, he said, it was only one patient.

    I was touched and grateful. It was a small gesture. However, it’s small, simple things that sometimes touches you.

    After that, I clocked out for the last time as a House Officer in the Medical Department.

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    Surviving The Night Shift As A House Officer In Medical 3 | Housemanship Diaries

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    The Medical 3 Ward of Hospital Umum Sarawak or “Sarawak General Hospital” is located on the 9th floor of the main building.

    Thankfully, being allocated as the Night House Officer, we only had to take care of one ward, unlike being allocated in Medical 4 / Medical 5 / Infectious Disease Ward or being in the Perimedical Team whereby we were always on the go.

    The Medical 3 Ward consists of three teams, which are General Medicine, Respiratory and Neuromedical.

    During the daytime, we have allocated House Officers for each team. However, during the night shift, we are in charge of the whole ward.

    The jobscope of the night shift House Officer in this ward is the same as in other wards and postings which are transferring in of new patients, attending to acute issues and most importantly, coming mornings.

    If you have read my previous article on Surviving The Night Shift In The Medical Posting In General, I mentioned that in this posting, upon my arrival to the ward for my night shift, I would begin taking my coming mornings.

    The same goes for Medical 3. However, unlike the night shift in Perimedical, I do not take my arterial blood gases with my coming mornings.

    I begin from the Respiratory cubicles which is located at the back of the ward and then move to the front cubicles before finally continuing at subacute and acute cubicles which are the beds located in the middle of the ward, in front of the nursing counter.

    If I were late for my coming mornings, then I would proceed with taking the arterial blood gases together. But if I finished early, I would take the blood gases much later.

    By 5:30am – 6am, I would start running my blood gases and paste them in the casenotes of the patients. Around 6am – 7am is when the morning team starts arriving to trace the bloods as well as begin their morning reviews.

    Thus, I wait to be summoned for my bloodtaking or certests.

    Finally, at 9am, I return home from my shift.

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    Surviving The Night Shift As A House Officer In Medical 3 | Housemanship Diaries

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    The Medical 3 Ward of Hospital Umum Sarawak or “Sarawak General Hospital” is located on the 9th floor of the main building.

    Thankfully, being allocated as the Night House Officer, we only had to take care of one ward, unlike being allocated in Medical 4 / Medical 5 / Infectious Disease Ward or being in the Perimedical Team whereby we were always on the go.

    The Medical 3 Ward consists of three teams, which are General Medicine, Respiratory and Neuromedical.

    During the daytime, we have allocated House Officers for each team. However, during the night shift, we are in charge of the whole ward.

    The jobscope of the night shift House Officer in this ward is the same as in other wards and postings which are transferring in of new patients, attending to acute issues and most importantly, coming mornings.

    If you have read my previous article on Surviving The Night Shift In The Medical Posting In General, I mentioned that in this posting, upon my arrival to the ward for my night shift, I would begin taking my coming mornings.

    The same goes for Medical 3. However, unlike the night shift in Perimedical, I do not take my arterial blood gases with my coming mornings.

    I begin from the Respiratory cubicles which is located at the back of the ward and then move to the front cubicles before finally continuing at subacute and acute cubicles which are the beds located in the middle of the ward, in front of the nursing counter.

    If I were late for my coming mornings, then I would proceed with taking the arterial blood gases together. But if I finished early, I would take the blood gases much later.

    By 5:30am – 6am, I would start running my blood gases and paste them in the casenotes of the patients. Around 6am – 7am is when the morning team starts arriving to trace the bloods as well as begin their morning reviews.

    Thus, I wait to be summoned for my bloodtaking or certests.

    Finally, at 9am, I return home from my shift.

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    Laughing – A Way To Destress

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    What makes you laugh?

    Laughing – A form of de-stressing activity. To which some may find “distressing”?

    Or perhaps I’m just a little unbalanced.

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    However, back to the prompt, I would laugh at almost anything actually.

    Many would ask me on why do I laugh so easily or on almost anything. Honestly, I have no proper answer for it. Perhaps, the easily justifiable answer would be that it has become a form of my default reaction towards answering people. 

    Firstly, it softens my expression, thus making myself seem more approachable (or so I think). Sadly, that also means that sometimes people would not take me seriously. Next, it lightens the situation and prevents a tensed situation from escalating. However, it may also flip the other way around which may further escalate the situation instead as me laughing may deem that I do not take them seriously.

    Sometimes, when I am being thrown an insult, I do react by first laughing about it, as a shield for myself and preventing myself from being hurt or at least giving myself some time before digesting the issues. 

    Then, there are times, when I am lost in my own world, which is most of the time, I would suddenly remember something funny or find something amusing and start laughing to myself. At times, it may escalate into a hearty laughter to which some might find distressing.

    Nevertheless, after a good laugh, I would usually feel better, as they say, it releases endorphins, a “feel good” hormone and thus, “laughter is the best medicine”.

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    My First Hour Of The Day

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    What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?

    By default I rise around 4-5am. Perhaps out of habit as I usually take my time in the morning. Sadly, this also happens during my off days even when my alarms are off. My body clock is somehow tuned to waking up at such.

    As mentioned, I take my time upon waking up. Thus, upon waking up, the rain sounds which I fall asleep to would be playing in the background and I would sit by the side of my bed and slowly make my way to my kitchen which is just across my bed, since I live in a studio unit and put my kettle to boil.

    The kettle is usually filled the night before and hence, one thing less for me to think in the morning. This is then followed by my morning bathroom rituals and brushing my teeth.

    Usually by then, I would have been much more awake and proceed to consume my iron tablet, vitamin C and making my morning coffee which is a mixture of 3-in-1 sachet and a teaspoon of black coffee since I prefer an even stronger coffee.

    If I were working that morning, I would prepare both of my 1.5L of flasks by filling them with cold coffee which I have brewed a day prior for me to bring to work. 

    Why 2 flasks? Well, one is not enough.

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    There are days when I’m feeling hungry or in the mood, I would prepare myself breakfast. My go-to-regular is frying egg mixed with mushrooms, chopped chilli and curry leaves and adding them to my breakfast sandwich. During my time being vegetarian, I would usually grill or air-fry my premixed tofu which I have marinated with spices, acting as a burger patty and my breakfast sandwich is prepared. 

    There are days, despite waking up earlier, I would still miss breakfast, thus instead I would pack it for work. 

    After that is followed by showering and getting ready for work. I usually wash my hair in the mornings daily. Thus, prior leaving for work, I would dry my hair with a hair dryer and style it up in a bun and I’m good to go.

    How about if I’m not working on that day or if I’m night shift for that day? 

    Usually I proceed with my usual cup of coffee or I would go the extra mile by brewing myself a pot of masala or ginger tea with the tv playing in the background of some random YouTube video on productivity, to which I’m usually not listening to and merely keeping it on in the background for some background noise.

    Then, I would proceed to prepare my breakfast and start my day with some writing or studying.

    Well, that’s my first hour for the day, or perhaps a little more than that.

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    My Grocery List As A Junior Doctor – While I Was In My Vegetarian Phase

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    Being a Junior Doctor or a House Officer, we are located the lowest in the hierarchy of medical personnels. That is because we have just started practicing which means there is still a lot for us to learn on top of learning how to be a safe doctor as well as the simple management of the patients’ condition down to their tailored management. Thus, this automatically translates into long hours at work, a mentally and physically tiring journey as well as a reduction in our total night’s sleep.

    Are we married to our work? In a way yes and also no.

    Not that we want to or that we are workaholics but being in this field, it is an unspoken expectation which seems to have befallen us.

    Thus, our so-called “work-life balance” is almost always in disequilibrium and we try our best to destress in whatever way suits us best.

    For me, it is cooking and recently, I have embarked on a vegetarian journey for the Lenten season (at the time of writing this article, it was during Lent), as well as a way of trying to be a pinch healthier to my already unhealthy lifestyle.

    Since I enjoy making my own meals, I rarely eat outside. Thus, the idea that vegetarian food is a little bit difficult to be obtained or ordered online, does not really bother me.

    A bright side to this is that, I’m lacto-ovo-vegetarian, meaning I consume egg amidst being vegetarian as well as dairy products and throughout my vegetarian season, I did not reduce my food portion (which may be bad). Rather, I simply changed my food choices from non-vegetarian to vegetarian and from ordering take-outs to consuming more home prepared meals.

    Thus, what are the grocery items that I ensure I stock up on a regular basis?

    1. Tofu

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    I absolutely CANNOT live without tofu. It is extremely versatile as I could make any kind of dish with it. Most of the time, I would simply dice it and marinade with some spices and air fry it.

    At times, when I’m feeling fancy, I would use it as a burger patty as well.

    2. Mushrooms

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    This is another versatile ingredient. From enoki mushrooms to crab mushrooms, oyster mushrooms or button mushrooms, you name it. I’m a big fan.

    I try my best to stock up on fresh mushrooms. However, since I go through it pretty fast, I would usually fall back to dried mushrooms since it is readily available in the mart of my residential area.

    3. Eggs

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    Luckily, I chose to be lacto-ovo-vegetarian, meaning if I ran out of ingredients, I could pretty much add egg, be it just cracking them into my broth or frying them.

    4. Bird’s Eye Chilli

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    Bird’s eye chilli or “cili padi” as we call it in Malaysia.

    I am a big fan of spicy food and since I go through chilli powder pretty fast, I started incorporating them into my dishes.

    Be warned though, if you’re not a fan of spicy dishes, adding one too many may render the dish unconsumable.

    5. Rolled Oats

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    This usually takes some time before it finishes.

    Since I am a “heavy eater”, I started substituting my rice with rolled oats instead, which is something I started doing 2 years ago.

    I’m not a big fan of having my oats with milk as I find it rather sweet or sometimes just bland for my palate. Instead, I prefer savoury dishes and the oats complements most of the dishes well.

    6. Curry Leaves

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    This does not really serve any purpose except I merely enjoy the aroma emitting when I sizzle it with oil, adding a nice aroma to my dishes.

    7. Random Vegetables – Cabbage, Leafy Vegetables, Potatoes, Cabbage

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    I started eating greens again.

    I have always loved eating vegetables. However, it is not easily obtained since I do not have a car, I rarely go out and the nearby residential mart does not sell them.

    Thus, I order online, I usually have a few fallback vegetables which I would add to my cart which are cabbages, any leafy vegetables, potatoes and aubergines.

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    Cabbage is another versatile vegetable as I could add it to my curry dishes and it does not wilt immediately, as an extra ingredient in my stir fried noodles as well as when I cook “okonomiyaki”.

    These are my food grocery list by default. I’m not exactly a health conscious person despite being a doctor myself nor do I reduce my food portion. It is merely a step for me to try and be a little bit healthier which is sustainable for me and hopefully in time, it deems fruitful.

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    My Teenage Years

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    Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to.

    Upon reading this prompt, I was reminded of my high school days. The first year of high school was very tough for me in terms of adjusting to a new school, cultures and subjects.

    I went from a comfortable place to a different one without any guidance nor advice and I went from being a senior to a freshie all over again, which I did not like.

    In addition to that, I had a very bad temper and used to talk back to my seniors which did not aid in my reputation. Well, that was the first year, things started getting better the following year onwards and my grades picked up. I have accustomed myself to the flow.

    It was during my teenage years that I met my good friends whom I still keep contact to this day albeit not meeting much.

    Looking back, I enjoyed my routine and studying very much. Waking up early was the hardest part of the day, which surprisingly isn’t one for me now, I have transitioned into an early riser.

    This is followed by shower, preparing my breakfast and lunch for school, which mostly just includes me grabbing bread or biscuits and stuffing it in my bag and wait for my parents to send me off to school, which is usually my dad. He would send me off prior going to work.

    I was truly blessed to have experience that.

    In school, it was about attending classes, completing homework or assignments, gossiping with my friends or attending extra-curricular activities. However, the place I truly enjoyed spending my time was in the library. Thus, if I were to bunk class, I would lock myself inside the library and just study or read. The perks of being a librarian. Thankfully, my teacher-in-charge of the library always had my back if I were to be questioned regarding my whereabouts.

    After school, my mother would be the one who usually picks me up from school and most of the time, we would eat outside. Occasionally, she does cook at home and as I am writing this reflection, I truly miss these simple heartwarming dishes.

    This is then followed by me showering, completing my homework, studying, chilling, going out with my mom and getting ready for tuition or extra classes which are usually in the evenings or on alternate days.

    Life was simple and predictable. I remembered attending multiple tuition classes during the week, mainly because I was bored being at home as I was not allowed to simply go out with my friends as I pleased. Thus, I looked forward to those evenings.

    Holidays and weekends were the things I looked forward to as well and I enjoyed recuperating or simply helping my parents out with their chores, watching movies or TV shows, studying with music, writing and playing video games.

    Surprisingly, what aid me in studying back in high school was due to video games. Perhaps it was the way I “destress” and it drives my mind.

    I was not allowed to work during the holidays as my parents feared that once I get the taste of my own earnings, studying will no longer be a priority. However, my pocket money wasn’t great either. But I still got by and occasionally, my dad would slip in some money without my mom knowing just so I could enjoy a nice meal across the road with my friend.

    The stress back then were focused on exams and completing homework. Occasionally, life dramas do get in the way, all part and parcel of being a “teenager”, having crushes, jealousy and bullying.

    However, for the most part, I enjoyed my teenage years and looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing except to be more disciplined in my studying and to learn more.

    Those years flew by rather quickly. Before I knew it, I was a senior and the stress of choosing a major or course and the university applications kicked in. Over the years, I’ve accumulated multiple fond memories with my friends as well which were a mixed of beautiful ones, silly and extremely foolish ones, which we do look back and laugh about during our meet-ups.

    If you are reading this, I hope that you did enjoy your teenage years as much as I did too. If you are a teenager, do not fill your time with just studying, immerse yourself in extracurricular activities as well and discover new habits. It is the season of discovering yourself, and hopefully in years to come when you do look back and ponder, it will be filled with sweet memories as well.

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  26. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Part 2 – Life As A Peri Medical House Officer In Hospital Umum Sarawak | Main Building, Side Building, Infectious Disease Ward

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    The Peri Medical House Officer Team takes care of:

    1. The Emergency Department
      • Green zone
      • Yellow zone
      • Yellow respiratory zone
      • Green-Yellow zone
      • Asthma Bay
      • Red Zone I
      • Red Zone II
      • Decon
      • CSSD
      • EDOU
    2. Main Building
    3. Side Building
    4. Infectious Disease Ward
    5. SDC (Surgical Daycare)

    In this article, I will be sharing my experiences as a Perimedical House Officer covering main building, side building, SDC as well as the Infectious Disease (ID) ward.

    As I previously mentioned in my previous article, the work begins from 7am till 6pm (short days), 7am till 10pm (long days) and 8am till 9am (night shifts).

    Covering this part of the hospital meant taking care of “stranded patients” which are medical patients who are lodging in other department wards as there are no space or beds available in the main medical wards. Usually, patients like these are somewhat stable enough to be left on their own without constant supervision. Those that do require, are usually left in the Emergency Department or transferred straight to medical wards.

    The Main Building

    Taking care of the Main Building meant that one would have to cover:

    On some days, there would not be any perimedical patients in certain wards. Thus, there are days that we do not have to go to these wards. On bad days, there are perimedical patients on every floor and the patient count will be extremely high.

    During my time serving in the main building, I was blessed enough to have a partner. Thus, despite the high volume of patients, it felt manageable.

    Upon my arrival, I usually begin from the highest floor and work my way down. Thus, I begin from the 7th floor by checking with the TL or Team Leader to identify new cases and update the list followed by tracing the blood investigations.

    This is to ensure that the patients are not missed during rounds.

    I proceed with doing this in the wards of every floor till I am done prior to beginning my morning reviews.

    Usually by then, the Medical Officers have arrived and are proceeding with their morning reviews.

    Sometimes, we join in and sometimes, we are asked to review the other patients and on our own until the specialist arrives.

    Upon the specialist’s arrival, we would all meet up at one place to begin out rounds.

    Rounds in perimedical is similar to that in the ward. The only difference is that rounds are once daily and the patients are all around the place.

    In between, there would be new transfer ins, attending to acute issues of which the nurses from other wards would call or inform the House Officers from other departments.

    After that, it is followed by preparation of the coming morning bloods. The wards and bed numbers are labelled on top of the forms and kept in the ETD for the night House Officers to take.

    The Side Building

    The Side Building is less hectic than main building and that meant we had to cover:

    As usual, upon my arrival, I would begin at the topmost floor and check for any new patients as well as to trace the bloods.

    After all of it is done, I begin my review in the ICU Extension 2 Ward. The ICU Extension 2 ward consists of unstable, intubated patients of various departments.

    Usually by the time I begin my morning review, the specialist would have just arrived and we begin our rounds.

    After the ICU Extension 2 is followed by Neurosurgical Ward since they are located at the same place, then Neurosurgical HDU.

    Upon completion of morning rounds is followed by carrying out the active joblists, discharges and requesting for radiological scans.

    Similar to Main Building, the coming morning bloods are prepped and kept at the Emergency Department for the night house officers to collect.

    SDC – Surgical Day Care

    SDC is the Surgical Day Care as per the name. Usually patients who are admitted here come in on the day of the procedure itself and is discharged in the evening.

    However, when the wards are fully occupied and the Emergency Department is overflowing with stranded patients, the SDC converts temporarily to host the stranded patients.

    At max, the patient load is only two cubicles full and the patients being admitted there are usually relatively stable.

    Similar to main building and side building, I begin my day with tracing the bloods, x-rays or any relevant radiologist reports before beginning my review and rounds with the medical officer and specialists.

    The Infectious Disease Ward

    The Infectious Disease Ward or “ID Ward” is located in a building separate from the main or side building.

    Previously, it used to be the House Officer’s Accommodation. However, it was subsequently converted into a ward.

    The ward consists of two floors with each floor containing 6 isolation rooms for each floor. Upon entering the ward itself, one has to change into the hospital scrubs and prior entering the ward isolation rooms, one has to don apron, shower cap and gloves, the standard PPE.

    The casenotes are not allowed to be brought in, thus all reviews are written outside.

    What do I do if I were stationed to at the Infectious Disease Ward?

    The house officer allocated to the ID ward are those from the Peri Pool, meaning our shift is from 7am till 6pm for short days.

    Thus, upon my arrival, I would change into the hospital scrubs. Then, I would proceed to trace the bloods. The bloods sent from the ID ward are usually late. Thus. It would either be pending in the system or yet to be in the system.

    Next, I will begin my reviews, first to the newly transferred in patients followed by the rest while awaiting the medical officer.

    There is a whiteboard consisting of the names of the patients in the isolation rooms. Usually in the morning prior to entering the isolation rooms, we would have a short round and presentation with the ID consultant with the whiteboard.

    Thus, during my time there, I would constantly update and personalise it according to my style which would be easier for me during my presentation with the ward consultant.

    After that, we will all proceed to the isolation room. As House Officers, we are the scribe and assistants of the medical officers. Since, we are not allowed to bring the casenotes into the isolation room, thus we will type everything inside our phone and transfer it onto paper after our grand rounds with the patients.

    Rounds at the Infectious Disease Ward is only once daily.

    After the completion of rounds, just like any ward is the completion of active joblist.

    Personally, I enjoyed my time in the Infectious Disease Ward a lot, mainly because I was given the autonomy to customise the board as I liked, present to the consultant myself and was asked multiple questions during rounds and having discussions which I find rather stimulating and enjoyable.

    On top of that, I even had time to return home for a quick lunch every time I was stationed at this ward.

    In the afternoon, some patients on high oxygen support may need arterial blood gases (ABGs) at certain time. If not, it is the preparation of coming morning bloods and transfer ins of any new patients.

    Being in charge of the other places is considerably less hectic than being allocated in the Yellow Zone which can get rather crazy at times as there is massive movement of patients constantly. It actually feels like as if I am at KL Sentral during peak hours.

    However, do not fear if you are allocated into the Peri Medical Pool. The workload can get extremely hectic and it can be rather messy. But, always try your best to learn as much as you can during your period serving there and to enjoy your journey.

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  27. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Part 2 – Life As A Peri Medical House Officer In Hospital Umum Sarawak | Main Building, Side Building, Infectious Disease Ward

    Related Posts:

    The Peri Medical House Officer Team takes care of:

    1. The Emergency Department
      • Green zone
      • Yellow zone
      • Yellow respiratory zone
      • Green-Yellow zone
      • Asthma Bay
      • Red Zone I
      • Red Zone II
      • Decon
      • CSSD
      • EDOU
    2. Main Building
    3. Side Building
    4. Infectious Disease Ward
    5. SDC (Surgical Daycare)

    In this article, I will be sharing my experiences as a Perimedical House Officer covering main building, side building, SDC as well as the Infectious Disease (ID) ward.

    As I previously mentioned in my previous article, the work begins from 7am till 6pm (short days), 7am till 10pm (long days) and 8am till 9am (night shifts).

    Covering this part of the hospital meant taking care of “stranded patients” which are medical patients who are lodging in other department wards as there are no space or beds available in the main medical wards. Usually, patients like these are somewhat stable enough to be left on their own without constant supervision. Those that do require, are usually left in the Emergency Department or transferred straight to medical wards.

    The Main Building

    Taking care of the Main Building meant that one would have to cover:

    On some days, there would not be any perimedical patients in certain wards. Thus, there are days that we do not have to go to these wards. On bad days, there are perimedical patients on every floor and the patient count will be extremely high.

    During my time serving in the main building, I was blessed enough to have a partner. Thus, despite the high volume of patients, it felt manageable.

    Upon my arrival, I usually begin from the highest floor and work my way down. Thus, I begin from the 7th floor by checking with the TL or Team Leader to identify new cases and update the list followed by tracing the blood investigations.

    This is to ensure that the patients are not missed during rounds.

    I proceed with doing this in the wards of every floor till I am done prior to beginning my morning reviews.

    Usually by then, the Medical Officers have arrived and are proceeding with their morning reviews.

    Sometimes, we join in and sometimes, we are asked to review the other patients and on our own until the specialist arrives.

    Upon the specialist’s arrival, we would all meet up at one place to begin out rounds.

    Rounds in perimedical is similar to that in the ward. The only difference is that rounds are once daily and the patients are all around the place.

    In between, there would be new transfer ins, attending to acute issues of which the nurses from other wards would call or inform the House Officers from other departments.

    After that, it is followed by preparation of the coming morning bloods. The wards and bed numbers are labelled on top of the forms and kept in the ETD for the night House Officers to take.

    The Side Building

    The Side Building is less hectic than main building and that meant we had to cover:

    As usual, upon my arrival, I would begin at the topmost floor and check for any new patients as well as to trace the bloods.

    After all of it is done, I begin my review in the ICU Extension 2 Ward. The ICU Extension 2 ward consists of unstable, intubated patients of various departments.

    Usually by the time I begin my morning review, the specialist would have just arrived and we begin our rounds.

    After the ICU Extension 2 is followed by Neurosurgical Ward since they are located at the same place, then Neurosurgical HDU.

    Upon completion of morning rounds is followed by carrying out the active joblists, discharges and requesting for radiological scans.

    Similar to Main Building, the coming morning bloods are prepped and kept at the Emergency Department for the night house officers to collect.

    SDC – Surgical Day Care

    SDC is the Surgical Day Care as per the name. Usually patients who are admitted here come in on the day of the procedure itself and is discharged in the evening.

    However, when the wards are fully occupied and the Emergency Department is overflowing with stranded patients, the SDC converts temporarily to host the stranded patients.

    At max, the patient load is only two cubicles full and the patients being admitted there are usually relatively stable.

    Similar to main building and side building, I begin my day with tracing the bloods, x-rays or any relevant radiologist reports before beginning my review and rounds with the medical officer and specialists.

    The Infectious Disease Ward

    The Infectious Disease Ward or “ID Ward” is located in a building separate from the main or side building.

    Previously, it used to be the House Officer’s Accommodation. However, it was subsequently converted into a ward.

    The ward consists of two floors with each floor containing 6 isolation rooms for each floor. Upon entering the ward itself, one has to change into the hospital scrubs and prior entering the ward isolation rooms, one has to don apron, shower cap and gloves, the standard PPE.

    The casenotes are not allowed to be brought in, thus all reviews are written outside.

    What do I do if I were stationed to at the Infectious Disease Ward?

    The house officer allocated to the ID ward are those from the Peri Pool, meaning our shift is from 7am till 6pm for short days.

    Thus, upon my arrival, I would change into the hospital scrubs. Then, I would proceed to trace the bloods. The bloods sent from the ID ward are usually late. Thus. It would either be pending in the system or yet to be in the system.

    Next, I will begin my reviews, first to the newly transferred in patients followed by the rest while awaiting the medical officer.

    There is a whiteboard consisting of the names of the patients in the isolation rooms. Usually in the morning prior to entering the isolation rooms, we would have a short round and presentation with the ID consultant with the whiteboard.

    Thus, during my time there, I would constantly update and personalise it according to my style which would be easier for me during my presentation with the ward consultant.

    After that, we will all proceed to the isolation room. As House Officers, we are the scribe and assistants of the medical officers. Since, we are not allowed to bring the casenotes into the isolation room, thus we will type everything inside our phone and transfer it onto paper after our grand rounds with the patients.

    Rounds at the Infectious Disease Ward is only once daily.

    After the completion of rounds, just like any ward is the completion of active joblist.

    Personally, I enjoyed my time in the Infectious Disease Ward a lot, mainly because I was given the autonomy to customise the board as I liked, present to the consultant myself and was asked multiple questions during rounds and having discussions which I find rather stimulating and enjoyable.

    On top of that, I even had time to return home for a quick lunch every time I was stationed at this ward.

    In the afternoon, some patients on high oxygen support may need arterial blood gases (ABGs) at certain time. If not, it is the preparation of coming morning bloods and transfer ins of any new patients.

    Being in charge of the other places is considerably less hectic than being allocated in the Yellow Zone which can get rather crazy at times as there is massive movement of patients constantly. It actually feels like as if I am at KL Sentral during peak hours.

    However, do not fear if you are allocated into the Peri Medical Pool. The workload can get extremely hectic and it can be rather messy. But, always try your best to learn as much as you can during your period serving there and to enjoy your journey.

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  28. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Part 2 – Life As A Peri Medical House Officer In Hospital Umum Sarawak | Main Building, Side Building, Infectious Disease Ward

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    The Peri Medical House Officer Team takes care of:

    1. The Emergency Department
      • Green zone
      • Yellow zone
      • Yellow respiratory zone
      • Green-Yellow zone
      • Asthma Bay
      • Red Zone I
      • Red Zone II
      • Decon
      • CSSD
      • EDOU
    2. Main Building
    3. Side Building
    4. Infectious Disease Ward
    5. SDC (Surgical Daycare)

    In this article, I will be sharing my experiences as a Perimedical House Officer covering main building, side building, SDC as well as the Infectious Disease (ID) ward.

    As I previously mentioned in my previous article, the work begins from 7am till 6pm (short days), 7am till 10pm (long days) and 8am till 9am (night shifts).

    Covering this part of the hospital meant taking care of “stranded patients” which are medical patients who are lodging in other department wards as there are no space or beds available in the main medical wards. Usually, patients like these are somewhat stable enough to be left on their own without constant supervision. Those that do require, are usually left in the Emergency Department or transferred straight to medical wards.

    The Main Building

    Taking care of the Main Building meant that one would have to cover:

    On some days, there would not be any perimedical patients in certain wards. Thus, there are days that we do not have to go to these wards. On bad days, there are perimedical patients on every floor and the patient count will be extremely high.

    During my time serving in the main building, I was blessed enough to have a partner. Thus, despite the high volume of patients, it felt manageable.

    Upon my arrival, I usually begin from the highest floor and work my way down. Thus, I begin from the 7th floor by checking with the TL or Team Leader to identify new cases and update the list followed by tracing the blood investigations.

    This is to ensure that the patients are not missed during rounds.

    I proceed with doing this in the wards of every floor till I am done prior to beginning my morning reviews.

    Usually by then, the Medical Officers have arrived and are proceeding with their morning reviews.

    Sometimes, we join in and sometimes, we are asked to review the other patients and on our own until the specialist arrives.

    Upon the specialist’s arrival, we would all meet up at one place to begin out rounds.

    Rounds in perimedical is similar to that in the ward. The only difference is that rounds are once daily and the patients are all around the place.

    In between, there would be new transfer ins, attending to acute issues of which the nurses from other wards would call or inform the House Officers from other departments.

    After that, it is followed by preparation of the coming morning bloods. The wards and bed numbers are labelled on top of the forms and kept in the ETD for the night House Officers to take.

    The Side Building

    The Side Building is less hectic than main building and that meant we had to cover:

    As usual, upon my arrival, I would begin at the topmost floor and check for any new patients as well as to trace the bloods.

    After all of it is done, I begin my review in the ICU Extension 2 Ward. The ICU Extension 2 ward consists of unstable, intubated patients of various departments.

    Usually by the time I begin my morning review, the specialist would have just arrived and we begin our rounds.

    After the ICU Extension 2 is followed by Neurosurgical Ward since they are located at the same place, then Neurosurgical HDU.

    Upon completion of morning rounds is followed by carrying out the active joblists, discharges and requesting for radiological scans.

    Similar to Main Building, the coming morning bloods are prepped and kept at the Emergency Department for the night house officers to collect.

    SDC – Surgical Day Care

    SDC is the Surgical Day Care as per the name. Usually patients who are admitted here come in on the day of the procedure itself and is discharged in the evening.

    However, when the wards are fully occupied and the Emergency Department is overflowing with stranded patients, the SDC converts temporarily to host the stranded patients.

    At max, the patient load is only two cubicles full and the patients being admitted there are usually relatively stable.

    Similar to main building and side building, I begin my day with tracing the bloods, x-rays or any relevant radiologist reports before beginning my review and rounds with the medical officer and specialists.

    The Infectious Disease Ward

    The Infectious Disease Ward or “ID Ward” is located in a building separate from the main or side building.

    Previously, it used to be the House Officer’s Accommodation. However, it was subsequently converted into a ward.

    The ward consists of two floors with each floor containing 6 isolation rooms for each floor. Upon entering the ward itself, one has to change into the hospital scrubs and prior entering the ward isolation rooms, one has to don apron, shower cap and gloves, the standard PPE.

    The casenotes are not allowed to be brought in, thus all reviews are written outside.

    What do I do if I were stationed to at the Infectious Disease Ward?

    The house officer allocated to the ID ward are those from the Peri Pool, meaning our shift is from 7am till 6pm for short days.

    Thus, upon my arrival, I would change into the hospital scrubs. Then, I would proceed to trace the bloods. The bloods sent from the ID ward are usually late. Thus. It would either be pending in the system or yet to be in the system.

    Next, I will begin my reviews, first to the newly transferred in patients followed by the rest while awaiting the medical officer.

    There is a whiteboard consisting of the names of the patients in the isolation rooms. Usually in the morning prior to entering the isolation rooms, we would have a short round and presentation with the ID consultant with the whiteboard.

    Thus, during my time there, I would constantly update and personalise it according to my style which would be easier for me during my presentation with the ward consultant.

    After that, we will all proceed to the isolation room. As House Officers, we are the scribe and assistants of the medical officers. Since, we are not allowed to bring the casenotes into the isolation room, thus we will type everything inside our phone and transfer it onto paper after our grand rounds with the patients.

    Rounds at the Infectious Disease Ward is only once daily.

    After the completion of rounds, just like any ward is the completion of active joblist.

    Personally, I enjoyed my time in the Infectious Disease Ward a lot, mainly because I was given the autonomy to customise the board as I liked, present to the consultant myself and was asked multiple questions during rounds and having discussions which I find rather stimulating and enjoyable.

    On top of that, I even had time to return home for a quick lunch every time I was stationed at this ward.

    In the afternoon, some patients on high oxygen support may need arterial blood gases (ABGs) at certain time. If not, it is the preparation of coming morning bloods and transfer ins of any new patients.

    Being in charge of the other places is considerably less hectic than being allocated in the Yellow Zone which can get rather crazy at times as there is massive movement of patients constantly. It actually feels like as if I am at KL Sentral during peak hours.

    However, do not fear if you are allocated into the Peri Medical Pool. The workload can get extremely hectic and it can be rather messy. But, always try your best to learn as much as you can during your period serving there and to enjoy your journey.

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  29. Inside the Red Head's Head @[email protected] ·
    Daily writing prompt Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. View all responses

    One simple thing. Not some complicated thing like writing a song or fixing a customer’s programming issue or cooking dinner for my wife and our kids. No, something simple. Something small scale.

    I’ve got one. A good one.

    Somewhere along the line my wife and I got into a routine that had her falling asleep before me. We’d go to bed at the same time (put your dirty minds away, we’re not talking about any funny business here) but due to my weight problems and my massive sleep apnea problem I had a tendency to snore at an absurd volume. If I fell asleep first, Jen would be awake all night. The solution was to have me sit up in bed to let her fall asleep first. I don’t have the weight problem anymore (thanks, gastric bypass surgery) and I don’t seem to have the sleep apnea problem anymore (thanks again, gastric bypass) and while I do snore some, I don’t roar like I used to or do it as often. I still sit up in bed and let her go to sleep first. This is not the simple thing that brings joy to my life though.

    There was one additional thing in our nightly bed time routine. While Jen was laying down trying to sleep and I was sitting up reading or surfing the net or watching a TV show on my iPad or laptop, I would rub her back. Thats the thing. That’s the simple thing that brings joy to my life. I just rub my bride’s back every night while she drifts off to sleep. It’s not that big a deal, but we’re both pleased it happens. Sometimes I’ll be doing something on my computer and won’t have a free hand and I get annoyed at myself for being distracted. She asks me to do it every night, sometimes while I’m already doing it. It’s just a thing we do at night and it’s just nice. It makes me happy. Sometimes I keep rubbing her back for a long time after she’s fallen asleep. Sometimes I’ll stop when she’s asleep and then after a while just start again for no reason. It’s just something we do.

    https://robertjames1971.blog/2024/06/01/one-thing/

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  30. prad1521 @[email protected] ·

    Finding happiness has been an elusive thing for me. The happiness of achieving success is fleeting, existing for only a few moments when you find your efforts starting to pay off. Once success becomes the new norm, I am often plagued with self-doubt, preparing myself for the next challenge in life. In the constant ups and downs of striving for success—whatever that may mean—we often overlook the small moments. When they say, “enjoy the journey and don’t focus on the destination,” this is what it really is about….. enjoying the small things in life.

    Finding Happiness in a Smile!

    One of the simplest yet most powerful thing to find happiness…. is a smile. Looking at yourself in the mirror and smiling first thing in the morning is very self-assuring. You are reassuring yourself by starting your day positively, preparing yourself to face any challenges the day might throw at you. That smile then becomes contagious, spreading positivity from you to the other people around you, thereby making us feel connected with others.

    Natural Beauty

    Watering my plants, tending to them, and watching birds flying in the sky helps me feel grounded and reminds me of the simple pleasures that surround us. I feel like I am part of this enormous world that somehow maintains a balance despite our best efforts to destabilize it. The sunlight hitting the leaves after heavy rains and creating beautiful patterns on the water droplets, the smell of soil permeating the air when it rains after a hot dry spell—all of these uplift my spirits. They make you feel thankful to God, Nature, or Science, whichever you seek guidance in, for the life you have and the small part you play in the enormity of the universe and beyond.

    Simple Pleasures of Daily Chores

    The aroma of freshly brewed filter coffee in the morning, the water trickling down my body while having a bath, seeing a clean room after cleaning the house, the comfort of a warm blanket on a cold night, or the taste of our favorite meal—everyday chores, if experienced fully, bring immense joy. Ticking things off my to-do list and seeing it all done at the end of the day brings about a sense of achievement, like having won an award!

    Cherished Memories

    Today’s photo apps often remind us of what we did last year or throw up some random memory that makes us stop scrolling through apps on our phone and cherish that moment. Whether these memories bring tears of happiness or joy, they remind us of how much we love others and how much we are loved by others.

    Quality Time

    Spending quality time with loved ones, even in small doses, can be incredibly fulfilling. A brief conversation with a friend, a family game night, or a quiet evening with a partner can create lasting memories and strengthen relationships. These moments of connection remind us of the importance of the people in our lives. Whether it’s children or fur babies or any other pets…. the child proudly showing their latest creation, the wag of a dog’s tail, the purr of a cat, or even the sight of fish swimming in an aquarium can be soothing and remind us of the unconditional love we have for them, demonstrating our capacity to love immensely.

    Music, Art, Writing

    These activities not only help soothe our minds but also allow us to express ourselves and discover things about ourselves we might not be fully aware of. Sometimes, I find myself humming a random song and then realize that the lyrics are actually what I am feeling. It’s like my brain is sending me indirect signals to be more aware of what I might be actually feeling.

    Conclusion

    Finding happiness is not about the great big moments but about doing multiple small things that bring immense joy. They say time and tide wait for no man, but if you want to slow down time…. enjoy the small things happening to you all the time. You will suddenly find you have not just a lot of time on hand but also good time!

    What are the little things that you do that bring you immense joy?

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    Finding happiness has been an elusive thing for me. The happiness of achieving success is fleeting, existing for only a few moments when you find your efforts starting to pay off. Once success becomes the new norm, I am often plagued with self-doubt, preparing myself for the next challenge in life. In the constant ups and downs of striving for success—whatever that may mean—we often overlook the small moments. When they say, “enjoy the journey and don’t focus on the destination,” this is what it really is about….. enjoying the small things in life.

    Finding Happiness in a Smile!

    One of the simplest yet most powerful thing to find happiness…. is a smile. Looking at yourself in the mirror and smiling first thing in the morning is very self-assuring. You are reassuring yourself by starting your day positively, preparing yourself to face any challenges the day might throw at you. That smile then becomes contagious, spreading positivity from you to the other people around you, thereby making us feel connected with others.

    Natural Beauty

    Watering my plants, tending to them, and watching birds flying in the sky helps me feel grounded and reminds me of the simple pleasures that surround us. I feel like I am part of this enormous world that somehow maintains a balance despite our best efforts to destabilize it. The sunlight hitting the leaves after heavy rains and creating beautiful patterns on the water droplets, the smell of soil permeating the air when it rains after a hot dry spell—all of these uplift my spirits. They make you feel thankful to God, Nature, or Science, whichever you seek guidance in, for the life you have and the small part you play in the enormity of the universe and beyond.

    Simple Pleasures of Daily Chores

    The aroma of freshly brewed filter coffee in the morning, the water trickling down my body while having a bath, seeing a clean room after cleaning the house, the comfort of a warm blanket on a cold night, or the taste of our favorite meal—everyday chores, if experienced fully, bring immense joy. Ticking things off my to-do list and seeing it all done at the end of the day brings about a sense of achievement, like having won an award!

    Cherished Memories

    Today’s photo apps often remind us of what we did last year or throw up some random memory that makes us stop scrolling through apps on our phone and cherish that moment. Whether these memories bring tears of happiness or joy, they remind us of how much we love others and how much we are loved by others.

    Quality Time

    Spending quality time with loved ones, even in small doses, can be incredibly fulfilling. A brief conversation with a friend, a family game night, or a quiet evening with a partner can create lasting memories and strengthen relationships. These moments of connection remind us of the importance of the people in our lives. Whether it’s children or fur babies or any other pets…. the child proudly showing their latest creation, the wag of a dog’s tail, the purr of a cat, or even the sight of fish swimming in an aquarium can be soothing and remind us of the unconditional love we have for them, demonstrating our capacity to love immensely.

    Music, Art, Writing

    These activities not only help soothe our minds but also allow us to express ourselves and discover things about ourselves we might not be fully aware of. Sometimes, I find myself humming a random song and then realize that the lyrics are actually what I am feeling. It’s like my brain is sending me indirect signals to be more aware of what I might be actually feeling.

    Conclusion

    Finding happiness is not about the great big moments but about doing multiple small things that bring immense joy. They say time and tide wait for no man, but if you want to slow down time…. enjoy the small things happening to you all the time. You will suddenly find you have not just a lot of time on hand but also good time!

    What are the little things that you do that bring you immense joy?

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