2012. Yet another chapter.

In retrospect, I was adamant about updating my blog frequently to note down the anecdotes of med school. Amazing how the stress that comes with exams and juggling of academics, sports and life in general can cause me to relinquish that “New Year Resolution”.

Forgive me for sounding so blasé about it.

It’s been 3 years since I last blogged! Now, where do I start?

Let’s see, in the span of 3 years, some of the highlights were:

• I’ve overcome many personal issues with regards to my self esteem.
• Joined 2 Mizuno Runs, 1 Nike Run, 1 Putrajaya Night Half Marathon
• Discovered futsal as my newfound favourite sport!Climbed Mount Kinabalu! Woots! Tinggi-tinggi Gunung Kinabalu! So Proud to be Sabahan! :D
• Scraped through phase 1 of med school by God’s graceFound someone I’m comfortable with :)
• Met many new exciting people and friends that I’ll no doubt treasure for life
• Met really inspiring people both in and outside of the hospital/clinical setting who never fail to humble me to this day.
• Signed up as a student tutorSigned up to work as a part time librarian.
• Moved to 3 different locations sequentially.

And the list goes on.

How did 365 days x 3 disappear like that?

Now I’m about to start my 1 year of research before I head off to UQ. For the love of science and hopefully benefit of humankind (no matter how miniscule)…I’ll be dealing with genetically engineered mice and I’ll be forced to…*gulp*, dissect them.

And I am determined to improve in futsal! I even bought myself a pair of new kicks to motivate myself, only to get them stolen by inconsiderate Chinese New Year Unicorn dancers who had the nerve to ask for angpau after stealing my shoes. I only wore them thrice! Ah well, perhaps this experience teaches me to be less attached to materialistic things and orientate myself towards the things in life that matter most.

Anyhow, I plan to post notes on this blog as I relearn Medicine with more oomph and hopefully it’ll help other medical students who seek short notes and tips to get by.

Happy 2012 and gong hei fatt choy!

Amanda.