TV Series

Mom taught me not to watch TV shows, especially when it comes to TV series.

She said they are addictive. You spend an hour watching an episode, then you spend the rest of the week pondering on what might happen next. You only think about catching the next episode on the day of its release.

Mom wouldn't have said it better.

Now with House MD, Dexter, True Blood, Heroes - the ones of which i'm following, and about a dozen more or so which i plan on following, my off days became an elaborate multi-genre show time that prevents me from having a life. And the sad part is, i'm hooked and liking it.

Which also explains the lack of posts these days. It's difficult to get philosophical when my mind's filled with killer rituals, vampires, grumpy doctor, and super powers all at the same time.

Well, really have to hope that it's just a phase...

The Passing Of A King

I hate to break my hiatus to blog under these circumstances but what happened today morning was simply too hard to ignore.

Anyone born during the 80s would identify with the shrieks and moans; the crotch-grabbing, moonwalking routines; the red leather jacket; the energy-overloaded songs - sheer awesomeness that was MJ.

MJ was a born star. A natural performer. An artist with the innate ability to wow crowds. Put him on stage with a spotlight blaring at him and he'll give you a show you would remember till your death. He was destined to be a star.

But might it be that the early stardom had also robbed him of his childhood - one during which he would learn and grow in keeping with the expectations and standards of the average society? Was he to be blamed that he had such ill-fated engagements with the real world off the spotlight which he was so comfortable in?

He knew of his predicament. So he had expressed in his song childhood. But still his actions often spoke louder than his lyrics. It might seem that he was already dead long before this morning. He was socially murdered when that boy's dad sued him for ass-screwing.

He planned to make a comeback. While that could probably bring him back to riches and fame, his soul was forever tainted.

God bless his soul, then. And may we remember him as the MJ as he intended.

Limb Loss

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A lady with a peripheral vascular problem not unlike that of dr gregory house came in for a therapeutic amputation of the affected lower limb. Less drastic measures had been taken prior to this ultimate step but to no avail. The affected limb would look dusky, feel colder, and the pain would be excruciating and debilitating. Risk factors includes co-morbids such as hypertension, high blood cholesterol levels, diabetes and other modifiable factors, especially smoking. 

The limb was chopped off, not as lucky as the fictional dr house. And it was not a pretty sight.

I bet none of you will have any sup tulang or bak kut teh for a while.

Have Heart

A seemingly healthy teenager came to the doctor with complaints of breathlessness and fatigue. An x-ray showed this:


He has a bowling ball for a heart. The cause? years of contracting against an abnormal valve trying to pump blood through it has caused the heart to compensate by increasing the amount of its muscle, which leads to an eventual heart failure and its associated problems.

This chap then underwent a valve replacement surgery and is still under cardiology follow-up, probably for a long, long time to come.

9th Anniversary

My wife and i celebrated our 9th year on the beachfront of Avillon PD. We were browsing through the homepage of the resort and finally decided to try the Spa Package. It costs me my other arm but what the heck, as long as the Mrs is happy, i'm happy. 

Chalets on water.

Sunlight amongst waving trees.

Bare feet on the fine white sand at the beach.

Still life worth a thousand words.

Tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Sweet, cosy room atop the gentle waves.

Food!

Food!!

Food!!!

Excellent spa services.

Excellent after-spa services.

Great prestigious experience.

Breathtaking view.

And the happiest couple in the world.

Thank you, dear.