Unprofessional

Was told off by a lecturer for not recording down what was discussed in front of the lift about one patient that was jointly managed by both our teams. Can I record what was said and play it back?

Hmmmmm....maybe I should record down what's been discussed at the cafeteria next time.

Can I not get the coffee?

Picture this:

After doing the balancing act of carrying at least 10 cups of coffee from Secret Recipe on the ground floor, squeeze into the crowded lift while guarding the coffee with your life up to the 9th floor, used one foot to kick the conference door open as no one is gentleman enough to get up from their seats to hold the door, felt the great relieve that balancing on one foot with 10 coffees in hand is still possible, the tachycardia and adrenaline rush immediately resolve as the coffee hit the table just in time for the pre-op discussion.

Now, not even having the chance to breath the sigh of relieve, got told off straight away by the secretary that the Prof will only take Latte so remember to get a cup for the next meeting while she conveniently just sits there.

I went to 5 years of medical school so that I could get the whole team coffee single-handedly once a week. I want to use my cert to wrap Nasi Lemak already.

Secretaries are just too posh or wearing heels too high to be carrying coffees around. I miss those days where consultants show appreciation by treating us to coffee and not waste human talents like this.

Penang Day 1

I know this is a super duper delayed post. Been in orthopaedics for almost 2 months and am still trying to adjust myself. There's more free time but the work is intense in the sense that if my consultant wants something done, we have to get it done right this moment. Stressed out in another sense.

Lets start my photo blog on my last trip to Penang during my long awaited break after I finished my Paediatrics rotation.

Just about 2 hours journey, we turned into Tanjung Malim to try its famous Pau. The shop's name is Yik Mun and it's visible from the main road.

There are other selections from the menu too but since we were there for morning coffee, I ordered the famous Pau and coffee.

There's chicken, beef and vegetarian filling for the pau. The dough was really soft and melts in your mouth. The filling had strong curry powder taste and smell but was not that special. The pau is also available at outlets in Midvalley and a few other shopping complexes but at a higher price. I think I only paid RM 1.40 for the pau and RM 1.60 for the coffee.

Durians!!!! Found at one of the rest-stops on the highway. I didn't get to eat any till just recently. Missed having it so much. I recently tried the Mau San Wong (King of Cat Mountain - well, I didn't name the durian that) species and it was soooo creamy like butter. That one single durian cost RM 40. So expensive but worth it.

There were so many types of local fruits sold. I was shocked at the size of the buah jambu. It was almost the size of my palm.

More colourful fruits.

Finally, we reached Nibong Tebal, which was another hour away from Penang.

The famous seafood restaurant, Law Chiang Kee. We had to wait for almost an hour before there were seats for 4 of us.

So hungry!!!! We were given sample of Dau Sa Pia, a type of biscuit and it was not bad. The tomato ketchup was mixed with crushed peanuts. A different twist to the usual pure tomato ketchup.

Dishes that we ordered. I loved the steamed fish with mushrooms the most. Very fresh and the sauce really complimented it well. The squid was very succulent and juicy but the best squid that I've tasted in my life was still the one in Greece. How I wish to go back there again.

I let my dad take over the wheel just before we reached Penang Island due to the extreme skills required to maneuver the car along narrow roads while avoiding motorcyclists coming from every direction. Hehehe.

My aunt's babysitter made the best otak-otak (Fish cakes) that I've eaten so far. The curry wasn't too empowering and there were big chunks of fish in it.

Supper:

Bak Chang - steamed glutinous rice with mushroom, pork and dried prawns. The food around Pulau Tikus area is so much more expensive. I think it's the location.

More stories to the food trail in Penang in Part 2.