Lessons

I got this from some mail.

1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.

During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school? "Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. "Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say "hello. "I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned hername was Dorothy.

2. - Second Important Lesson - Pick up in the Rain

One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African Americanwoman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance, and put her into a taxi cab. She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached..

It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before hepassed away... God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others.

"Sincerely,Mrs. Nat King Cole.

3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve.

In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him."How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked."Fifty cents," replied the waitress. The little boy pulled is hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it. "Well, how much is a plain dish of icecream?" he inquired. By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient. "Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied. The little boy again counted his coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies.. You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.

4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path.

In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed theKing for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.Then a peasant came along carrying aload of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand! Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.

5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts...

Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll doit if it will save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away". Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.


It makes me feel so small.
All those things I would never have done. Not even thought of doing.
It just reminds me of how selfish and stupid we I am.

"Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like you do when nobody's watching."

It was not like that

What were you thinking?
I never thought that you would like me.
I never expected anything from you.
I know you were trying to be nice.
I know that I wasn't responding appropriately.
I know that I was avoiding you.
I know that sometimes I am still avoiding you.

I was happy you were nice to me.
It hurts me more when you weren't nice to me.
I just didn't know how to tell you that.
I just didn't know how to face you.

And I do not still hang on to you.
And not to the feelings I use to feel.
I moved on.

I really still want to be friends.
I just didn't know how.

It's all my fault.
You don't have to apologise.

Random

Was there ever a time when you were close to someone and then something happens and you couldn't even look at the person anymore?

drips

drips

splat

Choice

I am doing my PBL. So lazy..
I feel like I need to sleep but I'm not really sleepy...
Sien. Sien. Sien.
I don't like PBL. (Problem-based learning, btw)
Heck, I don't like studying.
Then what am I doing??

Sometimes, I wonder if I had chosen the right path? A lot of times I wonder why I had chosed this profession. The reasons that I had implanted in my head doesn't seem that valid anymore. I feels like I'm cheating myself. Do I really want to do medicine? Is it really what it is meant to be? I keep telling myself that I do like medicine.. but a lot of times I cannot help but to doubt my intentions. I'm already in my 4th semester. This really isn't the time to doubt or trying to figure what is best for my future. It should have been a few years ago...not now!!!!
Am I doing something I am not interested in? Am I doing something that I am incapable of? Can I nurture the interest in the shortest possible time? Can I learn to change to fit in needs of this field?
Seriously, am I making the right choice?

Electives

I am copying my electives report. Shhh...
I didn't get to do my electives this time due to some dating problems. Err...no, not the relationship dating, the calendrical (I don't think the word exist) dating.
I'm supposed to be doing cooking for my electives this time. I was so excited actually... but then I was told that the cooking 'sifu' was on holiday and will only come back later.. haih~~ By the time she comes back, I would already have been on my way to Sibu. So, there goes my electives..and my free food..
Since I did not do any electives, so I have to copy now lor... if not, I have nothing to pass up.
Arghh....but I am so sien now that I do not feel like doing anything....
It's not that I'm bored also... I have tonnes and tonnes of work to do. I'm just plain lazy. Sigh. Lazy pig.

Emotional

I hate feeling this way.
I hate it when I'm so emo.
Why do I feel sad and emotional so easily?
This is not good.. NOT GOOD!!!
Why do I think so much? Why do I have to take everything so seriously?
If I could just let go...maybe just a little bit. And appreciate a little more of the good things in my life, then probably I would feel less tensed? A little less emo?
Why do I feel so lonely when I miss someone so much? And if I miss them so much, why am I so afraid to find them? And ask for little tenderness...it's not too much to ask, is it?
Why do I regret the things I have done? Though regretful, why regret when there's no turning back. It's not worth it, is it?

Who Am I? 2

Your Personality Is

Artisan (SP) You are both grounded and flexible. You adapt well to new situations. You are playful and free spirited - but you are also dependable and never flaky. You don't do well in conservative, stuffy situations. It's probably very hard for you to keep a normal job or stay in school. You are always up for fun and adventure. Most people are too boring for you. You take risks and bend the rules. And if things don't work out, you chock it up to life experience. In love, you tend to take things quickly - but you have a huge problem with commitment. At work, you need to make your own rules. You're best suited to be an entrepreneur. With others, you are animated and physical. You prefer doing something with friends to just hanging out. As far as your looks go, you tend to be buff and in good shape. Your spend more time on your body than your clothes. On weekends, you need to keep active. From cooking up a storm to running a 5K, you wear yourself out.

The Three Question Personality Test

You Are a Light Pink Rose

You represent sweetness and grace. Your vibe: Kind and gentle Falling in love with you: is like falling in love with a best friend

What Color Rose Are You?

I'm like a best friend?? Is that good??

Men See You As: Not a Challenge

When you're in love, you lay it all out on the line And while men do appreciate your honesty... Do you ever wonder if you're being a little too available? Pull back a little! He'll be wanting you even more.

Do Men Find You a Challenge?

I'm no challenge?? Means I'm easy la..