Emmm Good Food vs Poor Health!

I was with Dr. Han Tieru, WHO Regional Representative recently. We discussed numerous issues - from hospital to health, and covering a wide range of diseases as well. We even discussed personal health issues over dinner and lunch. What touched me most was his determination to control his weight. At least I have a strong reason to lower my weight now. I watched him eat, almost the same meal as I took. But he did not take a second helping. Emm. I knew all about dieting and reducing my weight. But somehow old habit is difficult to shed.

He has a philosophy too - "the best way to control our diet is to observe good mouth management". Besides controlling his diet, he exercises almost everyday. That is something I have to start very, very soon. Target date: 2nd May 2006. Yes, the very day I wil at Seremban Hospital - InsyaAllah.

HAI HATI

Sering aku berbicara dengan hati ini
Kerana itu saja yang mampu aku lakukan
Bilamana perasaan & jiwa ku resah, gentar, terguris
Hati ku menjadi tempat lontaran

Semalam aku merintih kerana sedih
Kelmarin hati ku mendengar keluhan ku
Hai hati, jangan lah kau pula bosan dengan diri ku ini
Hanya kau lah tempat aku mencurahkan segalanya

Hai hati, aku membawa amanah yang berat
Memikul tanggungjawab yang begitu besar
Dan aku amat memerlukan teman yang rapat
Kawan karib yang mendengar, melayan, menenangkan peransaan & jiwa ini.

Terima kasih hati
Kau lah penghibur ketika aku kesunyian
Kau lah pohon tempat aku berteduh dari perit getir kehidupan
Kau lah teman sejati ku dulu, kini & selamanya.....

RETREAT AT HULU LANGAT

Just came back from the Program Perubatan Retreat at Agrotek ChaletGarden Resort, Hulu Langat. Went a day earlier (30/3/06) with the committee members to sort out issues before the arrival of the articipants the next day. Everything went according to plans except for minor incidents.

The resort is about 14 km from KL. Its surrounding is pleasant to th eyes - its landscape is fantastic, a stream flows thru the resort. The next morning I woke up early to feel the coolness of dawn. Emm.. Heard birds cheeping happily, mist over the hilltop and the sound of the water is simply wonderful. I could not resist bathing in the stream that morning. Wow! Cold and refreshing. It has been a year since I last had a dip in Endau Rompin.

I noticed the participants enjoyed themselves. There were a number of unhappy faces but it did not matter that much. I think the most rewarding feeling is when 33 of the participants showed enough courage to slide down the 300meters Flying Fox line. I am proud of them - in particular Sister Normah & Sister Yeoh.

From this retreat, I managed to identify a couple of potential individuals who would be our future leaders if they are given proper guidance. My only sadness is that I do not have that much time in Melaka If only I have more time with them, I am sure we can 'rebuild' the KOTA MELAKA of Medical Services.