.....Remembering Malaysia's 59th Birthday.....

 

 

 

Today, the 31st of August 2016, our beloved nation Malaysia, turns 59. It is indeed something to be very proud of, because we have come a long way since we freed ourselves from the clutches of the western 'penjajah' or colonialists. Our independence is really something to be savoured, respected and guarded. We must never for one moment, rest on our laurels or be complacent. Our multi-racial and multi-religious society should at all times, work together to preserve our hard earned peace and prosperity. We should all embrace the 'Sehati Sejiwa' spirit. Yes! Malaysia Boleh!

  

.....Remembering My 67th Birthday.....

Thursday, 4.8.2016 was my very special day. On that day, I turned a year older. Six score and seven years ago, (4.8.1949) I was born in Batu Pahat, Johor. Since my very early childhood days, I've lived a life filled with many memories, both good and bad. My adolescent years were great; my teenaged years and my years as a young adult were even greater. My adult life however, has not been rosy and my golden years to date, have been interspersed with several chronic health issues. Nonetheless, I'm taking everything in a stride and living life, one day at a time. This 'Golden Girl' has hospitals/health clinics and a multitude of medications as her best buddies now. Despite everything, I always tell myself to remain positive and to treat all my health problems as blessings from Allah SWT. In short, I am strong but I am really, really tired!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.....9 July 2016 / 4 Syawal 1437H Mishap.....

 

 

 

Saturday, 9 July 2016/4 Syawal 1437H was a very memorable day for yours truly. At about 7 PM on that fateful day, I had a nasty fall at the back door, leading to the laundry area. The result was a VERY swollen right ankle. The accompanying pain was really unbearable. On the next night, I saw the Locum Doctor at Klinik Yap. (The delay in going to the clinic was due to the fact that someone was toooo busy to take me there). The Doctor suspected that I had fractured my ankle and asked me to go for further examination at HSA,JB . A referral letter was given.

 

On Monday, 11 July, Dr Leong at the A&E Clinic, HSA,JB examined me. He referred me to the Orthopaedic Department, where Dr Yong ordered that the necessary Xray be done. It was confirmed that I had two fractures on each side of my ankle. Soon after that, the temporary P.O.P was done. I had to come back for further examination and treatment at the Orthopaedic Clinic on Monday, 25 July 2016.

 

On Monday, 25 July, the full fibre glass cast was done. It cost me RM150.00. The next review date was fixed for Monday, 8 August 2016. Hopefully, after a month, my ankle will be properly healed and that I won't have to use the wheelchair and to hobble around the house anymore. InsyaAllah. God willing. Life during these past weeks has been difficult. Tears were so easy to come by, most times. But, despite everything, I'm truly blessed for this experience and the expensive lesson learnt, is that I have to be very careful at all times, so as to avoid unnecessary accidents and grievous hurt, in future.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



.....I Turn Seven, Today.....

I turn seven today.....having been given a new lease of life on Friday, 26.6.2009.....

 

.....Of being "Friendless", "Relativeless" and "Siblingless".....

 

 

 

 

I cannot deny the fact that certain past events in my life do have a great bearing on how my life has turned out to be today. It's disheartening to note that it hasn't turned out to be a really fabulous one at all. I won't go into detail on each one of the events. Suffice it to say, that they occurred after 1975, that is after the demise of my beloved parents. The significant years in question, when the events occurred, are 1976, 2001, 2002 and 2010. It's sad really, to be an individual who has no friends, no relatives and above all, an individual, who has lost the respect, care and concern of  her remaining siblings. This sad state of affairs, may be due to the fact that others may think that I haven't done sufficient good in my life at all! Sigh! My life is certainly an emotionally tainted one.....

       I MUST HAVE DONE NOTHING GOOD!

.....Looking Back.....

HSI, JB

 

 Female Surgical Ward



Post WLE Surgery

 

Almost three years ago,  that is on 16.7.13, I underwent the WLE procedure. This memorable date also fell during the fasting month then, that is, Ramadan 1434H. The prognosis was good, Syukur Alhamdulillah. To some people, constantly looking back, and journeying into our past is an unhealthy pastime, but to me, it's a-okay, especially if the events concerned, revolve around  'life and death' issues, so to speak. Those particular events serve as reminders to us, of the blessings that have been bestowed upon us by The Almighty.

 

 

Anyway, I honestly feel truly, truly blessed. Just for the record, come 26th June, 2016, I will be 'turning seven'. Go figure. I was given a new lease of life by The Almighty. I reckon those who are in the same boat as I am, will truly understand what I am talking about. 

 

 

 

Ya Allah Ya Tuhanku, thank you for all Your blessings.....Ameen.....

.....A Journey Down Memory Lane.....

 

 

The International Book Fair 2016 

 

My Princess and I made a trip down memory lane from the 29th of April 2016 till the 1st of May 2016. The main purpose of this trip was to check out the KL International Book Fair 2016 which was held at MAEPS, Serdang. We had decided to stay in nearby Kajang, which holds a special place in our hearts. Our secondary purpose of making this trip was to walk down memory lane in this town, after a lapse of sixteen years.

 

Our accommodation

 

 

 

We had stayed in Kajang aka the 'Satay Town', from January 2000 till May 2001. That was when I was posted at the Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Malaysia, in Wisma Shen, in KL.

 

Our home was in this housing estate

 We had rented a terrace house in Taman Jasmin, Kajang and I took the KTM Commuter train to work daily. Those were good and very memorable days, indeed, for me.  

 

 It really felt good tracing back our 'footsteps', so to speak. Kajang has not changed much. From what we could see, the traffic situation is still a-okay, but there have been new buildings built in the town proper. And of course, the food which the town is renowned for is still very much around.....satay, but of course!

 

 The following are some of the photographs which we captured during our trip.

 

  The Jalan Bukit junction

One of the many eateries in Kajang

 

 

 Having lunch

 

 

 Satay

 

 

 Taking the Commuter train to KL



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