Change

Juz a quick, short post to notify one and all (or remind for some) that I have switched MSP (that's Mobile Service Provider for all those who are unfamiliar with technical jargon & abbreviations :p) from:

Digi to Maxis

And my new number is:

017-3061119

Hence, please update your mobile(s) with my new number to prevent any unwanted inconveniences in the future, such as failing to contact me for whatever reason. =D Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

~Tim~

Retreat

EDIT: As mentioned earlier, I mentioned that I would include more pictures of the retreat. Here are some of the pictures of the retreat from Aiji's camera, including the ones we took at the waterfall. :) For more of these pictures, there is a blogspot account set-up by Steven just for this trip with close to 200 photos from all the cameras that we brought. Juz click here.

I should be paid for advertising Gracehill Orchard Lodge, the place where we stayed. Interesting thing is, I found out that Zoe's dad's friend owns it. Wow! Small world after all!

We had companions in the form of "man's best friend", 2 in fact!

While the guys were setting up the BBQ pit (as shown below), the girls showed their "affinity" for the camera =p

Another pic of Tak Yee's newfound interest in the guitar :)

At the waterfall:

This is going to be my Facebook profile photo for a while...

No, I didn't go into the water... why do you think I'm so dry here? :D

The only three medical students that went for this trip

We were supposed to have a "proper" lunch at Bentong, but we ended up having KFC instead after walking for a long time and finding nothing else that was appetizing

Savouring the cheap & good home-made ice cream

I got back yesterday from a one-night retreat at Bukit Tinggi (which is after Genting). I went with my church friends from FGT including my seniors Dar Ray & Tak Yee. It was a time of fun, a time of bonding, a time of getting out of our "comfort zone", and most importantly, it was a time of spending time alone with God.

There were 13 of us altogether and we went to the place by car... 3 cars in fact! So John drove his Honda City, Steven drove a Kembara, and Tak Yee & I took turns to drive my Honda Accord there and back (well, Tak Yee drove bout 1/2 of the journey back, I drove most of the time :p). We left on Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. and it took us about 2 hours to get to our destination from Subang Jaya. The drive up wasn't exactly "normal", we had to step hard on the accelerator when we were going uphill and brake often when we were going downhill. But all in all, it was a great drive with great company, both ways! :)

When we arrived, it was about 3 plus already. We settled in, got comfortable, and admired the beauty of God's creation all around us. It was so peaceful, the air was fresh and unpolluted, we could hear the sound of birds chirping and monkeys chattering. This was a place of relaxing the mind, body and soul. There was no electricity until 6 p.m. You could see butterflies fluttering their pretty wings and the beautiful flowers flaunting their exquisite colours. We were DEFINITELY out of our comfort zone. It was as if we were swept into the arms of tranquility and serenity. It was calm and soothing to the individual.

We were given a lot of spare time, as it was a free-and-easy trip, although Steven, the man behind the trip, did plan some sessions of reflection and listening to God. He conveyed his messages focusing on Exodus 2-3, where Moses fled from Egypt and had his first encounter with God via the burning bush. After each session, we were encouraged to find a spot to spend time alone with God and see if we could hear His voice speaking to us.

We were also encouraged to think about how we could live Godly, Christian lives. Steven shared that in order to do this, there were 3 main criteria:

1. Grow in spiritual maturity

2. Serve God

3. Live out God's purpose in our lives

We were also asked to think about the things in our lives that hindered us from knowing God better and having a close and steady relationship with Him e.g. habits, mindset, perspectives, and sin.

Steven also mentioned that each of us is given the skills, resources, connections (the people/friends around us) and opportunities to make a difference in our world and to the non-believers around us. We were also challenged to think about how we could channel all these things into something that will be pleasing to God and that gives Him all the glory.

Top & bottom: Yes, there was a swimming pool where we stayed!

More pictures of the beautiful scenery that encompassed our surroundings:

This is what the place looks like at night with electricity from the generator

The girls satisfied after enjoying their share of the home-made ice cream... Watching the longer version of the video below =)

Tak Yee unleashed a hidden interest she had in the guitar...

...While Dar Ray discovered his in the drums

The following clip is of Steven, Paul & Buddhi's pool-jumping escapades just before we left...

Well, I hope you enjoyed reading this post as much as I have enjoyed writing about it. God bless!

~Tim~

Highlights

Ello everyone,

Remember when I told all you guys & girls that I would be uploading pictures with respect to university life in Monash University Malaysia (MUM)? Well, the post you've all been waiting for is finally here!! Contrary to popular belief, MUM medical students ARE NOT "super-nerds" who live by the phrase "All work, no play". In fact, there are some among us who are what you would call "camwhores"... The definition: You will need no further explanation as you scroll down this post. :)

The following pictures are accurate representations of what we MUM meddies experienced over the entire first semester... hanging out, having fun, watching movies, celebrating birthdays, enjoying good food & having an overall great time bonding with each other. So ppl, without further ado, I give you:

THE HIGHLIGHTS OF SEMESTER 1

At Transition Camp:

Playing water-balloon volleyball (best team-bonding game at TC)

During one of our pre-PCL discussions

Being exposed to an OSCE

Probably the highlight of Transition Camp where each PCL group had to put up a performance

This is one super-crammed photo =D

March 2008:

This is our faithful prayer meeting group

In the lift which we had to take to the 6th floor (skybridge) to have our prayer meetings. Toothpaste ad? :)

Joann's B'day: 20/3/08

Top & bottom: Celebrated on the 19th at Italiannies, Sunway Pyramid

Top & bottom: Celebrated on the 20th at Chilli's, One Utama

Adnan's B'day: 26/3/08

Top 3 photos: Celebrated at an Arabic restaurant in Ampang

Top & bottom: Celebrated at Manhattan Fish Market, Sunway Pyramid on the same day

We just love the camera (after watching 27 Dresses at Sunway Pyramid)

Just proves my point again... this time right after lecture with seniors Tak Yee & Joel

April 2008:

Terence's B'day: 20/4/08

Basically, we surprised him on his b'day by "marinating" him with unimaginable things e.g. flour, chilli sauce, condensed milk, etc. It was fun to watch and do... until he came and hugged you after that :(

After the "marination", he was "allowed" to go back to his room to get ready for his b'day dinner at Chilli's, Midvalley Megamall. Woot!

Genting Highlands day-trip: 21/3/08

Top & bottom: Posing... again!

Top & bottom: And again!!

Nice shot of me, Jun Yet, Rachel & Grace

Guess what we were pointing at?

Another super-crammed photo at the MUMEDS BBQ Night

And... another picture of our prayer meeting group. Notice Ah Sher meditating?

(L-R): Me, Ameerah, Adnan, Jess, & Ali

At Klang (yeah Grace, we know it's YOUR territory) after a wonderful seafood steamboat dinner

Top & bottom: Ice-cream at Swensen's, on a rainy day for that matter... Lol Terence, sounds familiar?

Taking a picture with church friends, among whom are 2 of my seniors, Dar Ray & Li Mae

p.s. NO, I did not forget to put in my b'day on the 30th, juz saving it for another post :)

May 2008:

Essentially, May was the month where we had most of our meddies adhering to our Friday "theme days", as well as some of our more interesting themes this semester. Scroll down to find out why...

Model of the general anatomic position =)

Beach Wear Theme Day

Formal Wear Theme Day

Don't ask what we were doing or why we did it

For some unknown reason, I blinked... Or at least I think I did

With Jess & Adnan

Monash-Tee Theme Day

Gothic Theme Day & Cheryl's B'day: 9/5/08

Some of the "normal", non-goth meddies (including me, duh!)

Samantha a.k.a Long Bean giving Cheryl a.k.a. French Bean a "Bean Hug"

The result of intensive planning for her b'day

We were all anticipating for her to cry... or at least shed a tear or two, which she didn't :(

But a very ecstatic b'day girl went home with more than she hoped for :)

Pink/White Theme Day (Unofficial)

Haiz.. Pat!! Be a lover, not a fighter!! :p

Top & bottom: We even take photos after lectures IN the Lecture Theatre

This is the end-product of what we did for Dr. Amudha on the last PCL lesson of this semester, for all her effort and love and "soul" she indwelt (or tried to :p) in us. PCL group A will definitely miss you Dr. Amu!!

Hillsong United Concert LIVE: 28/5/08

This was the 'bomb'! The motherlode of all motherlodes! Most rawkin concert of 2008 at Glad Tidings Church, PJ! Went with Sarah, Rachel, Nick, Zoe (Nick's gf), & Jun Yet (oh Samantha came as well, but she kinda disappeared with her other friends :D)

Wow, this must be my longest post ever with all the pictures! There's a whole lot more where they came from, yeah but I'm sure most of you are satisfied... You'd betta be!!

Other b'days in Sem 1 that I did not mention earlier are as follows:

Ali - 29/3/08

Arif - 3/5/08

Tshek Zen - 4/5/08

Jessreen - 6/5/08

Tak Yee - 21/5/08

Sukanya & Michele - 23/5/08

Han Sheng - 8/6/08

Jacelyn - 15/6/08

(sorry if I left out anyone or didn't feature your b'day above - there were either no pictures, not enough space, or both!)

Newae, this summarises the best moments we meddies shared and experienced together as a medical faculty... Hoping and praying hard that Semester 2 will be just as great... If not, better! Aite, happy holidays to all my fellow meddies!! Cya all soon!! Log back here for future updates!

~Tim~