~ Yeah!! ~ 11:20:00 pm

WOOHOO!! Finally... I've figured out how to put a real song into my blog, rather than those in MIDI format... Haha... So proud of myself... *Winks*... Haha... Well, for a non-IT specialist like me, I really consider this an 'achievement' cuz it took me almost the whole day to figure it out... Anyway, I changed the song format with my own 'blood' and 'sweat' cuz I can't find any in the Internet...

How I did it? I'm not saying... *Zip*... Hehe... But if you approach me, I will definitely teach you how...

Next step: Change the blog layout... The whole thing doesn't match anymore... So hopefully, in a few days time, I'll be able to find a suitable layout...

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Anyway, had a SUPER boring day today... Well, I have been facing the PC from 3 plus in the afternoon till now... It's really boring... *Duh*...

Holidays are here again... *Only for a week*... But doesn't seem like a holiday at all cuz there's so many things to settle...

My eyes are tired and I'm outta here... Bye!!

written, NaDiaH eRNiYaNTi
~ My day.... Bored... ~ 9:57:00 pm

How was my day today? Let me describe it...

Well, there was only 1 hour of sch today from 8 - 9am, instead of the usual 8am - 2pm... Our clinical class had actually been pushed to the just-passed Monday as our skills lecturer, who is also our mentor, was not available in school... So, me and Fione went to Ang Mo Kio Central to save money, update passbook, went to Popular to get plastic wrapper for books...

Reached home about 12+ noon... *It's amazing since I've been coming home late these few days*... Had a short nap and was woken up by a message from my Loved One... He had food poisoning early this morning and was given 3 days excuse from heavy duties... *Poor thing... Sigh... Sayang, apalah yang you dah salah makan?*... Just hope that he will recover soon... *I really miss you dear*...

Went out with my sis to Giant Hypermart at Sembawang Shopping Centre... Wanted to buy apples... *I need my daily dose of apples!!*... Ended up spending money on junk foods (snacks)... *I need to be more thrifty this month*... Slacked around the house after reaching home... Received phone call from Fione through the house phone... Cuz I didn't pick up my hp... Hee... Well, I was a bit irritated lah... *Sorry Fione... I didn't mean to sound rude or anything... Sorry!!*...

Breaked my fast... Had rice with ikan masak lemak (fish with gravy) and some vegetables... Watched Singapore Idol... Seriously, can't help feeling that it's crap... Not worth to spend my money to vote them... *Sorry fans... I just can't help feeling that way*...

Chatted with my closest guy buddy on MSN and found out that he may need to go for an operation... *Gasp*... How can I don't get worried? He already has a medical condition since childhood and sounds like it's getting worse... *Sigh*... I'll pray hard that he'll be fine... *Friend... Must eat more... You told me you're getting thinner... Take care of yourself ya! Don't stress yourself too hard...*... Imagine if someone whom you're close with and you've known for a long time, it will definitely dishearten you... *Sigh*...

So this is how my day was... 26th August 2004... Feeling bored now... *Sigh*

written, NaDiaH eRNiYaNTi
~ Nothing to blog about.... ~ 7:28:00 pm

*Sigh*... Haven't been blogging for 2 days already... Not that I don't have nothing to blog... Just that I don't have the urge to start blogging... Well, feeling more stressed now with the up and coming assignments which will definitely give me more white hair... *Haha... Juz kidding*... Been coming home late these few days... Reaching home at 6 and beyond... Feeling tired due to lack of sleep... Fasting to 'pay' back the days that I couldn't fast during the fasting month... That's about all...

Anyway, here's a song lyrics to which I enjoy the song very much... Well, cuz maybe it's my kind of genre... In a way, it describes my feelings too... Enjoy!

Southern Sons - You Were There

I guess you've heard
I guess you know
In time I'd have told you
But I guess I'm too slow
It's overly romantic
But I know that it's real
I hope you don't mind
If I say what I feel
It's like I'm in somebody else's dream
This could not be happening to me

Chorus
But you were there
And you were everything I'd never see
You woke me up from this long and endless sleep
I was alone
I opened my eyes and you were there

Don't be alarmed
No don't be concerned
I don't want to change things
Leave them just as they were
I mean nothing's really different
It's me who feels strange
I'm always lost for words
When someone mentions your name
I know I'll get over this for sure
I'm not the type who dreams
There could be more

Chorus

Can I take your smile home with me?
Or the magic in your hair

The rain has stopped
The storm has passed
Look at all the colours
Now the sun's here at last
I supposed that you'd be leaving
But I want you to know
Part of you stays with me
Even after you go
Like an actor playing someone else's scene
This could not be happening to me

Chorus
Ooh... I'm not alone
Ooh... I'm not alone
I opened my eyes and you were there

written, NaDiaH eRNiYaNTi
~ What's the deal with my family?? ~ 10:07:00 pm

Went for a wedding reception at Jurong today... It was my 2nd cousin's wedding (my mum's cousin's son)... Went there with my family, my 2nd aunt and her husband, my 3rd aunt's family; and 4th uncle's family... Waited at Chinese Garden MRT station at 3pm... Went there together... Upon reaching there, the only ones who welcomed us was my 1st aunt and her husband (well, my aunt's husband and the groom's father are siblings)... The groom's mother didn't even bother... *Duh!*... Well, basically, I never liked the family... And I mean, the WHOLE family as in my mum's cousins, with the exception of my 1st aunt's husband... All are SNOBBISH people... Well, almost all... Hee... Why I disliked them so much was bcuz of the way they treated my mum and her sisters... Well, my mum and aunts lost their mum (my late grandmother) at a very young age... As a result, they somehow 'insulted' and looked down on my mum and aunts... Even though the one who looked after them was their aunt (my grandaunt, my late grandmother's elder sister)... Till this day, sometimes, they still look down upon my family and my aunt's family... And if possible, keep wanting to find fault in us... That's why my mum keeps bugging me to strive for the best and don't let these people look down on us... Cuz she's been there and she doesn't want the same to happen to her children... Only in recent years, they stopped being TOO snobbish especially after my brother got into the army and me into poly in the nursing course... So you see, this is why I disliked that bunch of people so much...

Anyway, what's the deal with those people? Why so 'kaypoh' whether my sis is getting married or not? *Shhsh*... When the groom's mother asked my sis when's her turn to get married, my sis just answered, "Well, my boyfriend's overseas so my mum also dunno."... I know my sis is just joking and she doesn't like people to bug and pressurise her with this issue... But what's the deal with that woman? She told my mum, "Your daughter is so snobbish."... HELLO?? Can you take a look in the mirror first before you say others?? *Arggh... Just hate them so much*... Sometimes, it really seems as though they are standing by the sidelines, waiting for either one of our families to fall apart... And they will be clapping their hands in happiness... *Damn... I really can't stand them*... Enough about my family dispute (it's only between the elders, why did I drag it along?)...

Went to IMM after that while my uncle's family went to my grandmum's house in Yishun (somewhere near my house too)... When my mum and aunts didn't want to go, he gave that kind of face... Something like a displeasured face... *It's another family dispute... Not gonna talk bout it*...

While walking in Giant with my sis, wanting to get bread and some snacks, we saw our 5th uncle and his new wife, her sons and their new son (I'll let you decide what I'm trying to say here)... *Another family dispute again*... The moment I saw my uncle, I was like 'Oh shit'... Well, but what to do... He's my elder and I still have to respect him...

What's the deal with family disputes man? *Sigh*...

written, NaDiaH eRNiYaNTi
~ 'Open Water' ~ 10:12:00 pm

Went to watch Open Water at Shaw Centre Preview Theatre yesterday... Well, nothing great about that movie, unlike what is claimed that it's the next best thing after JAWS... Film quality is not good... Reminds me so much of the Blair Witch Project... There were some parts in the show that made me felt so giddy, especially the part where the two actors got stranded in the ocean... The waves were going up and down, so is the camera... *Well, given the film quality, this is expected*... Luckily, I didn't get 'sea-sick'... Hehe...

But it's quite scary to see how weak humans are against nature... Getting stranded in a big, vast ocean, I don't wanna be there... What's more, having man-eating sharks as your 'companions'... Hmm... Just feel so thankful that I'm not in that situation... *Phew*...

Overall, I give this movie a 2-and-a-half out of 5 stars... If not for the film quality and the unknown actors, it would have made a great movie... Anyway, the ending wasn't somewhat of what I had actually expected...

written, NaDiaH eRNiYaNTi
~ I CAN SWIM!!!!! ~ 10:44:00 pm

FINALLY!!! I CAN SWIM!!! Haha... I'm just too happy... All thanks to my instructor-cum-closest friend, Flora!!! Hehe... *Flora, you should be honoured... Wahaha*... Anyway, I'm really, really glad that I can swim now... The two-tone skin colour is really worth it ... Hee... Despite all the abdomen pain due to the NAPFA test on Monday, I really pushed myself to work hard in order to know how to swim... And the hard work has finally paid off... Nothing's in vain now... Hehe... But now, the pain has gotten worse... But then again, WHO CARES!! Yippee!!

Just like the other time, we went to the school's swimming complex after our clinical skills class at 2... Kept our valuable stuffs in the locker and just when we were about to reach the swimming complex, my dear friend Flora, has forgotten to take along her admission card from her bag... So gotta walk all the way back to the SHS block to get her card... When we reached the pool, there were so many ppl in the pool... Unlike the other time, I'm a little more daring to get into the pool this time, despite the people around... *Can't wait to get into the pool man*... Instead of going to the changing room outside the swimming complex, we went to the one inside the swimming complex... Didn't know why the way down seems longer than the way up... *Hmm*... Anyway, while we were changing, the lights suddenly went off!!! And we started talking about the seventh month thingy... *Creepy*... Got into the pool... Initially, Flora didn't want me to swim cuz of the abdominal pain... So we sat by the shallow end of the pool, chatting about stuffs, 'sun tanning', gossipping, etc... Finally, Flora taught me on how to learn how to swim... The 'dead corpse floating' position... *Hmm... Nice name... Haha*... And FINALLY, I realised that I was floating and at the same time, moving in the water with my legs kicking the breaststroke technique... *Woohoo*... Really felt a sense of accomplishment... To get into the pool for second time, I think I have really accomplished it... *Sigh... Just so happy*... Well, I did admit that at times, I was pushing myself a little too hard but I guess, it's really worth it, isn't it?

FINALLY!! A call that I have really been waiting for... It was a call that just brightens up my whole day... *Smiles*... I was in Food Junction with Flora, buying Japanese Pancake, when I felt vibrations from my phone... The moment the caller said 'Hello', I just couldn't contain my excitement... Well, he was coping well in the camp, although at times, he just feels like going home... *Hang on in there, dear... I'm just right beside you, supporting you all the way... Go for it!!*... I just realised how much I misses him... But it's okay... It'll be over before we know it...

written, NaDiaH eRNiYaNTi
~ Nurses' Day cum National Day Celebrations.... ~ 11:24:00 pm

Well, today, there was a Nurses' Day cum National Day Celebration ongoing in school... Didn't intend to stay back initially but bcuz Fione didn't wanna go home to an empty home, I decided to keep her company... Anyway, I was feeling lonely too...

So school started at 9 today... An hour of clinical skills lab... After that, Fione, Mac and myself headed to the computer lab to do our module evaluation... But, alas! Couldn't do it cuz the system did not have the specific module that we were supposed to evaluate... So me and Fione continued staying in the computer lab up till about 1.20+, checking emails, peaking at ppl's blog (*hehe*), typing out of CBT while Mac headed for Mt Alvernia cuz her dad was hospitalised for dengue fever...

Went to McDonald's to have my 'overdue' breakfast cum lunch with Fione... Couldn't wait to get out of there cuz of the loud-blasting music they were playing over the speakers... *Couldn't even hear what Fione was saying to me*... While sitting there, Fione sent me a message through my handphone... Cuz she told me that I had the 'I miss him' kinda look... Oh well... It was very nice of her to make me smile although she demanded payment for 5 cents... Haha... *Thanks Fione for being there for me... Appreciate it a lot...* Headed to the Food Junction to get my daily dose of apples... What can I say? That's my current favourite fruit now... Hehe... Walked to outside of LT K block, with the intention of discussing bout our nursing project... Was very distracted with the ppl playing the drums and guitar just in front of our bench and those who keptwalking around, preparing for the celebration event... As also disturbed by Tingyuan, who told me and Fione that he was wearing swimming shorts...*Gasp*... Initially of course dunno for what reason... Talked to Rozlynda, whose birthday happens to fall today... *Happy Birthday!!*...

Moved to the K Garden just before 3... Met up with Abby and Sri... The event was kicked off with the National Anthem song... Sri, who's a Malaysian, sang along to the Anthem... The three of us (Abby, Fione and me) called her a 'traitor'... Haha... No offence though... Hee... Was followed by a speech by the Director of SHS (not too sure who)... There were some singing performance followed by fancy dress... And Tingyuan took part in it!! Wearing an 'armour' made out of tin cans, 'skirt' made out of straws... So that explains why he wore a swimming shorts... *Hmmm*... Then Mr Zaman a.k.a. Mr Raja sang 'The Reason' by Hoobastank... All of us was like laughing out hearts out... So funny... When he sang wrongly (he started singing before the band gave the cue), he blamed the band for playing the song for the first time... *Still dare to shift the blame... Haha*... So exaggerating at some parts but well, it was a good attempt... Well, there were lots of singing... And oh yeah, there were dancing too... There was this one guy who did a hip-hop dance and at one point, Abby said that confirm that he was going to strip... And Abby was so excited!! *Haiyoh*... Everything ended about 5... Went home with Sri...

By the way, there was this guy and gal who sang 'Heal The World' by Michael Jackson... Now, this song is already stuck in my head... Anyway, this song really goes well with our career, don't you think so? Well, since we have the 'healing hands'.... Haha... Like the song a lot so I'm sharing the lyrics with you guys... Enjoy!!

Michael Jackson - Heal The World

There's A Place In
Your Heart
And I Know That It Is Love
And This Place Could
Be Much
Brighter Than Tomorrow
And If You Really Try
You'll Find There's No Need
To Cry
In This Place You'll Feel
There's No Hurt Or Sorrow

There Are Ways
To Get There
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Little Space
Make A Better Place...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

If You Want To Know Why
There's A Love That
Cannot Lie
Love Is Strong
It Only Cares For
Joyful Giving
If We Try
We Shall See
In This Bliss
We Cannot Feel
Fear Or Dread
We Stop Existing And
Start Living

Then It Feels That Always
Love's Enough For
Us Growing
So Make A Better World
Make A Better World...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

And The Dream We Were
Conceived In
Will Reveal A Joyful Face
And The World We
Once Believed In
Will Shine Again In Grace
Then Why Do We Keep
Strangling Life
Wound This Earth
Crucify Its Soul
Though It's Plain To See
This World Is Heavenly
Be God's Glow

We Could Fly So High
Let Our Spirits Never Die
In My Heart
I Feel You Are All
My Brothers
Create A World With
No Fear
Together We'll Cry
Happy Tears
See The Nations Turn
Their Swords
Into Plowshares

We Could Really Get There
If You Cared Enough
For The Living
Make A Little Space
To Make A Better Place...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me

written, NaDiaH eRNiYaNTi
~ Tough day.... ~ 8:11:00 pm

Today is a real tough day... Real tough day indeed...

Firstly, I'm separated from my Loved One... Well, it's just temporary though... Cuz today is the day he has to report to the army... And it's quite possible that I wouldn't be able to meet him for 6 weeks... 6 long, draggy weeks... This is really going to be a challenge for me... Furthermore, he didn't bring his handphone along and the only thing I can expect is a phone call from him... Not exactly every night... As long as he calls me once every 3 to 4 days, I'll be contented enough... At least I'll know that he's well and doing fine... No matter what dear, I'll always be right beside you, supporting you all the way... We may be apart from each other but our hearts are definitely not... I'm gonna miss you dear...

Secondly, my whole body is aching... All due to yesterday's NAPFA test... Yeah, I didn't get any medal... My one and only best one is sit-ups, which has always been since secondary school... Sucks at others... I even quit running the 2.4 km run cuz I was feeling giddy and given the timing, I wouldn't have passed anyway... So, why bother to continue... As a result, my abdomen, thighs and back (I pulled a muscle while doing inclined reflexed pull-up...) are aching BIG time... Well, who asked myself not to train? Hee... Had a hard time sitting and getting up, although getting up is more painful than sitting or squatting, whatsoever... Hopefully, it gets better by this Thursday...

Thirdly, got news that Germac's dad is down with dengue fever... Well, let's hope that her dad will get well soon, ya!

That's about all... Feeling sleepy but I still wanna watch swimming at 12.30am later...

written, NaDiaH eRNiYaNTi
~ Is It So Hard To Love Someone? ~ 10:01:00 pm

Yesterday, one of my closest guy friends came to 'look' for me... I could sense that something was wrong cuz the only reason that either of us would find each other is when we are having problems and need someone to talk to... Weird, but that is how we are...

True enough, he was having a problem... He had just broke up with his girlfriend... Well, to you, it may seem as another phase in life that everyone goes through if they are in a relationship... But I see it differently... I could see how much he loved her and he would go through any obstacles just to be with her, no matter what others say or comment... I would say that she was a very lucky gal to get my friend as her boyfriend...

But his relationship was never smooth sailing... In fact, it has been hurting so much that it hurts me to see him in that state... But he withstood all conditions to be with her... And I really admire his courage cuz if I were him, I would have given up a long time ago... But what can I say... See what the Power of Love can do... In fact, it was his courage that gave me the willpower to move on in life and that it wasn't over for me just bcuz of what one person did...

I knew it was really hurting for him to let the girl he loved the most go cuz he was crying... Yes he cried... He told me that all he needs was a 'pair of listening ears'... I was really tongue-tied but I could feel his pain... It hurt him badly... But I would rather he let go now than to suffer on and on...

Well, he was there for me in times when I'm in need of someone to listen to me and talk to... In fact, he was there when I was at my lowest 3 months ago... And I'm so thankful for that and I'm glad that I have such a great friend... And I really hope to be there for him when he's at his lowest...

A message to my dear friend:

I hope that everything shall go well for you in times to come... It might hurt you badly now but I'll be here for you whenever you need me... I may not be good with the advices and stuffs but just by providing you a pair of listening ears, I'll be glad enough...

A message to my Loved One:

Thanks for loving me... I just realised how great a love can be... Love you forever, Miss you always... *Muacks*

P.S. My dear friend has just patched up with his girlfriend again... How ironic... Hehe... But whatever it is, I'm very happy for him... *smiles* (10.58pm)

written, NaDiaH eRNiYaNTi
~ HAPPY BELATED NATIONAL DAY & A start to a new beginning... ~ 8:08:00 pm

Well, I know I'm short of a day but it won't stop me... HAPPY 39TH BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!! Hehe... Maybe it should have been a 'belated' one... Hee...

How I spent my day on National Day... Went to Marina South to watch the fireworks and play kite-flying... Anyway, my third aunt, uncle (her husband), cousin, sister and myself, we reached Marina South at about 5+... Took bus 400 from Marina Bay MRT station and alighted at the 6th bus stop (well, not sure whether I really counted properly)... Went to a kite shop to get drinks and I bought a $2.50 paper kite... *Feeling like a small kid again... Hee...* Walked all the way to the river bay, facing Kallang where the parade is going to be held... Just when we were about to fly the kites, a policeman came and said, "No flying of kite today. NDP."... *Sucks!!* So ended up playing soccer with my uncle, cousin and sister... My aunt took over after I got tired and ended up she sprained her pinky toe... By 6pm, more and more people arrived and soon, the place got crowded... By then, we were already tucking in some barbequed chicken and sandwiches made by my aunt... *Well, I only brought a sitting mat and myself... Hehe..* We were joined later by my second aunt and her husband about 6+... Well, they brought more and more food (yes... I can feel myself getting fatter by an inch... Haha!)... Fried rice, murtabak, kuih apam (peanut filling pancake)... My parents came along at about 7.30pm, only to lose their way before that... *Sigh* They had actually alighted a stop before the intended bus-stop... Luckily, both my uncle and cousin went to look for them...

Basically, everyone around us (inc. me) were armed with cameras to capture the special moment, which was the fireworks... Well, seriously, there was nothing great with it except for the fact that you can see it live and feel it... The whole thing only lasted for about 3 mins... But even so, it's great having to gather with your other family members... After the fireworks, I started flying my kite... Yeah... At night... I was considered good for a first timer... Hee! My cousin lost her kite cuz she let go all of her string as it was not tied at the end... *Wanna challenge somemore... See lah!*... Sat at the river bay for some quiet moment and peace... Walked to the other side of Marina South with my sis and cousin... All in all, it was tiring but fun... Hee!!

Besides that, 9th of August marks a new beginning in my life... Yeah, it's official... I'm taken!! Hehe... Anyway, to my Loved One, I LOVE YOU! *muacks*...

Some pics...








written, NaDiaH eRNiYaNTi
~ A visit to Institute of Mental Health.... Great Day!! ~ 6:17:00 pm

Today was one of the best days that I had experienced... Well, we went to the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) a.k.a Woodbridge Hospital at Hougang... NYP had actually adopted a ward at IMH and every Saturday, volunteered NYP nursing students will entertain and play games with the patients there... Well, it was a totally eye-opening experience... It's not everyday that you are able to go to such a place and meet such people although I'll be heading there in January next year (well, maybe..) for my attachment... Hehe...

Began the day with meeting Fione at her bus-stop at 8am to take bus 88 to go to IMH... Since she had to bring along the goodie-bag, might as well I helped her too... Hee... It was only 8.30am when we reached the bus-stop outside IMH and we slowly walked in... As usual, she was singing to me just to irritate me... And guess what, I was beginning to sing back too... Haha... *Fione, I can do whatever you can do... Haha...* Anyway, there were a few NYP students there already before us... Mr Bernard Lian came at about 9.05am with the rest of the students and 3 of his Advanced Diploma students... We were asked to fill in a form... Since I was below 21, I was supposed to get parental consent... Haha... Of course, I wasn't the one who forged my mum's signature... *Thanks Fione... Wahaha!!* Only went to the ward at about 9 plus near 10, after Jeraldine, Kewei and Shuhui were the last people to arrive...

The ward that we went to was Ward 35B... Most of the patients there were chronic cases... Some of them was even admitted way back in 1993... Can you imagine? Being coped up in a place for 11 LONG YEARS!!! And you can't even go out of that ward!! The main door was being locked so that the patients are not able to escape or run out... Well, Bernard Lian ever told us that there was a patient who ran out, only to run to the nearest building and jumped down... The patient died in the end... *Terrible isn't it?* Well, in this job, you have to be quick-thinking and never caught offguard...

Anyway, the moment we stepped into the ward, some patients were there to greet us... Well, not those kind of formal greeting but I could see that some of them were excited to see visitors in the ward... Cuz it's not everyday that they have people coming to the ward... The NO was there at the door and we were showed to the nurses' station where we kept our bags and the food was kept in the pantry... When I first stepped into the ward, I was kinda shocked with the condition of the place that they were staying... Well, that was their play area where they can play games, sing karaoke, watch tv, etc... Since most of them was sitting down on the chairs, Bernard Lian brought us to the centre of the area to introduce us to the patients... Well, the moment he asked patients to step up to either sing or dance, quite a number of the patients really stepped up to sing or dance... Haha... They were really daring... Unlike us, who would refuse to do this or that... *Sigh... I'm one of them... Haha!!* One even played the harmonica... Heard all kinds of songs, saw all kinds of dance... Hee...

In the end, Bernard Lian told us to perform a song or a dance to entertain the patients instead... Since it was going to be National Day on Monday and Germac, Fione, Evelyn, Kewei, Jeraldine, Shuhui and me were wearing red, we sang 'Stand Up For Singapore'... Wasn't great but at least, we attempted... Hehe... After that, we had some karaoke sessions but most of the songs were in Mandarin, Hokkien... Haha... And Mr Bernard Lian sang 'Bengawan Solo'... Was a good attempt... Hehe... Most of the patients then were already on the 'dance floor' and we joined in the fun too... We were 'letting our hair down'!! Hehe...

It was followed by 'Passing the Ball' game where we get the patients to sit in a circle and we passed the ball to the next person... When the music stops and the ball lands on you, you have to do a forfeit... Me, Germac and Fione joined in the fun too by playing with the patients... And I was SABOTAGED by the Advanced Dip student!!! *Sickening!!* Immediately, Bernard Lian got me to the centre of the circle and asked me to either sing a song or dance... I WAS SO PAISEH!!! But it was very encouraging when the patients clapped and Shuhui and Jeraldine became my 'backup dancer'... Haha... Well, I only sang 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'... Very disappointing right? But it took me a lot of courage you know... Haha... It was then followed by some light refreshments for the patient...

The karaoke session continued after the light refreshments... It was really fun!! But it seems as though only me, Germac, Fione, Evelyn, Kewei, Jeraldine and Shuhui were the 'crowd motivators' while the rest of them were just standing at the side, looking on at us... But SO WHAT?? This is the only time we can enjoy ourselves and act 'crazy' without people saying a thing... Lots of oldies English, Mandarin and Hokkien songs... We danced the 'A-Go-Go', made a 'human train', etc... In the end, the few of us sang 'Unchained Melody'... Seriously, this is the first time ever I felt that singing was great without having to bother whether you have a great voice or not... What really matters was that both the patients and us were having fun... And we even saw Bernard Lian enjoying himself... The patients were then given the goodie bag that Germac, Fione and me had bought yesterday... Could see their happy faces which made me happy too...

Everything ended at about 11 plus... Bernard Lian then took us to their dormitory... It was very sad to see their living condition... Looks a lot like a prison with metal wires as the grill... And nothing to their belonging... Even the shower room was locked up... We were then showed the Seclusion Room for violent patients where the walls had cushions... It was really eye-opening... Well at least, we would know what to expect when we go to IMH for our attachment next time... After Bernard Lian dismissed us, one of the Advanced Dip student brought us to the Child Psychiatric Unit at Basement 1, Ward 30A... Although we couldn't enter, seeing from outside was good enough... I saw one patient on the restrainer... Very pitiful... I wouldn't want to be on such thing... We then headed towards the A&E department, to Clinic A or B... The moment we saw the vending machine, it was like 'heaven'... Haha... After all that dancing and singing, of course we were thirsty and dehydrated... Saw some pamphlets and collected it... Well, after Evelyn, Jeraldine, Kewei and Shuhui left, I went with Germac and Fione to the department for kids to read books while waiting for my LOVED ONE to reach IMH...

After that, went to his Godmum's stall at Bishan where I had Mee Siam... Almost met his mum, if not for the fact that she wanted to sleep... *Phew* Sat there till about 3.45... His Godmum was a nice person although he told me that she was very naggy... Hehe... But she gave really good advices... And I couldn't agree any better... Haha... *Sorry Dear!! Hehe..* Headed home and here I am now, writing this entry for my blog... Having a headache now cuz I laughed too much while at IMH... But what can I say? I had a really great day!!! Cheers!!

written, NaDiaH eRNiYaNTi
~ I'm Sorry.... ~ 9:56:00 pm

Got my advanced theory results today... Well, I flunked it... Was hoping for a pass cuz I could answer most of the questions... Guess, it's just not my luck... A bit disappointed though...

But I guess what made me feel really down was what I read in his blog...


A message to my Loved One:

I'm really really sorry for what I've done... I really didn't know that my actions could rake up so much of your past memories... I've been quite busy with my assignments and stuff that somehow, I neglected you and your feelings... All I could think about is me, me and ME!! I guess that I'm the selfish one here... I never even spared a thought about your feelings... You keep saying it's not my fault but everything started bcuz of me... Just bcuz I wasn't in the best of moods, doesn't mean I can't reply to your messages... All I can say now is I'm sorry but I know no matter how much I apologize, I have already hurt you...

All I want you to know now is that I will not let this happen again... I know I'm very busy now but I will make it up to you... You may not be in my eyes but your heart is with me always... I love you...

written, NaDiaH eRNiYaNTi

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