What's New?

Okay, not really that "new". It's been over two months since my last entry. It's not that I'm that busy. But I am that lazy. Laziness is the worst habit a medical student could have. I've got to get over it!

A few things that had happened in the last two months:

1. Elected as the female Malay representative in the Malaysian Students' Association (MSA).

2. Sold flowers for the MSA stall, during Malaysian Food Fest 2006. Unfortunately, didn't get the opportunity to enjoy any of the food due to the ever-busy flowers stall.

3. Went to Hana-chan's friend's house to cook assam laksa. Turns out a little spicy, but I like it just the same. Thanks to my parents for sending me the belacan stock granules, dried daun kesum, bunga kantan and asam keping! Can't wait to have a kitchen of my own when we move out from Sharada Hostel!

4. Had my first block exams. A bit disappointed in my performance, but it's all due to my lacklustre studying habits. My Physiology and Anatomy papers barely passes the distinction mark, while Biochemistry is my best subject. The worst had to be my Anatomy spotters paper. We're lucky to have Histology spotters to compensate the marks.

5. Currently working as a secretary for the upcoming Malaysian Cultural Festival, "Lagenda 2006".

6. Attended a programme called "Saturday Circle", held every two weeks. It's a programme where one of the brothers or sisters would speak about a topic (we had topics about hadith, lailatul qadar, etc.), followed by Q&A and current issues updates.

7. Joined the girls' basketball and futsal team. I even surprised myself. Didn't escape unscathed though. I already had several fingers injuries, lips swollen and had fell down at least a dozen times. Ironic how sports is supposed to make you "healthy". Hehe. The basketball tournament would start tomorrow, where we'll play Batch 18. Futsal would be on the 1st of January.

8. Went to Mangalore to visit our friends. Had a nice time shopping at the mall.

9. Visited End Point, Udupi, Malpe Beach.

10. Watched a movie called "Red Ribbon" during our PPD class. The movie revolves around the character Prem, who is suffering from AIDS.

11. Watched House MD from time to time, Eyeshield 21 when I can find the times, and finished watching My Boss My Hero (thanks Hana-chan!).

Both my parents are now away in Mecca to perform their hajj. Insya-Allah, you can do it, mom and dad. I love you both. And to my siblings in Temerloh with my grandparents, don't be naughty!

Can't wait to be back with all of you :)

Some Pictures To Look At

My sister Sumaiyyah working as my roommate Maziah's temporary nanny



MAHE Building



Our dissection hall is situated in this building



One "fine" day in the lecture hall



The most convenient mode of transportation here - auto. You seriously feel like you have a personal driver.



Tiger Circle



Us with our colourful umbrellas during the monsoon season

Flowers I got from some lovely people, during the Malaysian Food Fest

Najwa (I call her "gakusei") and me (she calls me "sensei")

After Eid prayers in the masjid

Our hari raya meal. Thank you to the seniors for cooking for us :) Oishii desu!

Du'a is read first before the meal!

Muslim INTECians on 1st Syawal

Kak Fid, Damia, Kak Dina and me

Watching the sunset at Malpe Beach, before heading for our Maghrib prayers by the seaside..



Eva and me enjoying the beautiful scenery at End Point



Our friends Hazimah and Mus came all the way from Mangalore.. and we brought them to the food court to eat nasi lemak



With the lovely kids from the orphanage. They are so genki!



With our custom-made salwar



Batch 19 Muslims - picture for our hari raya card

Wish to post more pictures.. but it seems like after a while I'll get the "problem loading page" message. So this is it for now :)