What a relief... all done in 2 hours

Every time I go to the post box I pass a shop which provides mammogram check up. And every time I would tell myself one these days I must go have myself check. No cost involve so why not.

A few weeks ago I made an appointment with them and get it done the following day. I was told that I would get my result in a week. There was no reason for concern so I totally forgot about it.

Last week Thursday, I received a call from the centre and explained that they found patches of shades in the tests and they want to do more tests to confirm what they were. That gave me a bit of shock and quite frankly disappointed with the result...they referred me to a hospital where they have the complete equipments for the purpose.

My appointment was at 9.00am this morning. Normally it takes half an hour to get to the suburb but we had experience getting there almost 2 hours during peak hours. Today is Saturday.. shouldn't be any problem with the traffic but we still allowed ourselves 1 hour to get there because both ES and I haven't been to that hospital before.



We arrived 1/2 hour early which is good because we got confused of the entrance to the breast screening area. There was only 1 guy there most likely waiting for his wife. A lady came up and introduced herself as Mary and explained things to us and the approximate time to get all what there is to do. This gives ES a choice of either to wait or to go somewhere and then come back to pick me up. He was prepared... he brought his mini laptop with him and he was happy to just wait there and play with his laptop.



Mary took me to a room and I signed a piece of paper basically giving my consent to whatever tests need to be taken. And then I was ushered again to another waiting room and after a while a radiographer call me to do a mammogram...not too impress with this test. She showed me the last tests and what they saw... 2 shades of white. After the test, the doctor confirmed that there is something there and need to get an ultrasound.

They took me to another room and did the ultrasound and showed me the screen... 2 black spots in different areas. To get more test I had to have a biopsy which I signed another piece of paper to give my consent. It didn't hurt at all... only when they put the local anesthetic that I felt something but it didn't hurt. My eyes were closed most of the time but it was actually better to watch the screen and see for yourself what is happening ... felt strange.

The doctor could tell by the sample taken that it was just a cyst and he was very positive and convinced that it was nothing serious. But they will still send the sample to the lab and I'll get the results in 3 days. I asked the doctor what about the cyst. Is it ok to just leave it as it is and he said it is ok...hmmm?.

Anyway, everything is good and they gave me a letter confirming that I have nothing to worry about. And to celebrate, we stopped by at Hungry Jacks on our way back a big double cheese burger... well actually I was starving and what a relief. Thank God

Santa Claus is coming to town...

What I need to do to get this electric buggy is to improve my handicap... 30 would be good...well, at least for me. I am a beginner, see.

An electric buggy is similar to an ordinary golf buggy but with battery operated motor and a remote control so you don't have to push it around.

Why do I need an electric buggy? Firstly, so that I can concentrate on my swing and hitting the ball...kaaangku boh. Secondly, I can eat my chocolate or sandwich freely without having one hand pushing the buggy. Thirdly...because it's a present from santa claus... :-P

Golf Competition

Today as usual I played golf weekly competition individual stableford & 2 best ball (2BB) stableford.

In stableford competition, golfers are awarded points based on their highest scores in relation to par on each hole. Meaning 2 points for a par, 3 points for birdie, 1 for bogey and no points for double bogey. So when you reach double bogey, don't bother to putt in the ball 'cos there is no more points. Resume play on the next hole and hopefully play better than the last one. I find this good for beginers because you don't risk holding up other players behind you.

One player's par on a particular hole is not necessarily the same as the par hole. For example I could putt in the hole in 6 strokes on a par 5 hole and I still can get a score of 2 points because my handicap is low. If your handicap is more than 20, your handicap par could be 6 or 7 on a par 5 hole, depending on the difficulty.. so if you putt the ball in 6 or 7 strokes you get 2 points.

2 Best Ball is where the best score on each hole comes from 1 of the 2 players is taken as their score. At the end of the round, all points scored are added each 9 holes and the total for the 18 holes. The players with the most points is declared the winner.

I didn't play well today as I played 2 weeks ago when I won the ladies individual stableford. Golf is a challenging game...sometimes very frustrating sometimes pleasing. But the walk to the 18th hole is always a good exercise and I will play better next time. hmmm.. that is what I tell myself everytime I play badly.

And I was promised an electric buggy for Christmas present... :-)

Lizard in the office

This morning as usual I was the first to arrive at work. The first thing I saw when I entered the office was a plate filled with water on the floor. It was strange... there is no cat or any pet that I know of anywhere around the office or warehouse. What was the water for? Maybe it was too hot and dry that they put water in the office... hmm it can't be.

Apparently a lizard got into the office yesterday and hid behind the display cabinet. The guys didn't see whether it got out of the office or not... thinking it was still in the office and didn't want it to starve overnight ...yes, the water was for the lizard.. what softies they are.

I thought they were having some sort of ritual... that's what I told them. :D

Sudoku

I've heard and seen sudoku many times before but got no idea what it was all about. It was like a game or something... a crossword puzzle with numbers. On my recent trip back home, I thought I should try that... something to pass the time during the flight.


Then I started to learn how to play. It was quite confusing and challenging initially but interesting and can be addictive. Now I play sudoku whenever I am bored though I am a slow player and still learning how the system work so that it can be solved quicker.
Good for concentration exercise...

Melbourne Cup

Today is Melbourne Cup Day and I am watching the carnival on TV to get an update of what's on. Melbourne Cub is Australia's major annual horse race held on the first Tuesday of November in Flemington Racehorse, Melbourne.


It's a public holiday for state of Victoria and it is a big thing for many all around Australia. Some offices allow their staff to get off work just to watch the horse race on TV or and some organise Melbourne Cup Lunch Party and everyone dress up glamourously.

What interest me most on this day is how people dress up and the must have head decorations...hats, ribbons, flowers and as creative as they can. This is also the time where fashion designer, celebrities and models go out and show their latest fashion.

Jennifer Hawkins is wearing a $250k head decoration.


Not forgetting the food... it's food fiesta with different range of menus.

I have never been to the race and never dress up to the occasion but some of my friends dressed up complete with their head decoration and go out for lunch party and watch the horse race of course bet on which horse wins.

This year a horse named 'Viewed' owned by a Malaysian tycoon Dato Tan Chin Nam won the Melbourne cup.

British English vs Malaysian English

I grabbed this from a forwarded email. This is quite true and it sounds more a pasar Malaysian English ... hehe

Who says our English is teruk? Just see below - Ours is
simple,short, concise, straight-to- point, effective etc.........

When giving a customer bad news.
Britons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you
want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other
outlets for you.
Malaysians: No Stock.

Returning a call
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
Malaysians: Hello, who page?

Asking someone to make way
Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
Malaysians: S-kew me

When someone offers to pay
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians:No-need, lah.

When asking for permission
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to
enter through this door?
Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?

When entertaining
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians: Don't be shy, lah!

When doubting someone
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians: Where got?

When declining an offer
Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
Malaysians: Don't want la...

In disagreeing on a topic of discussion
Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're
coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.
Malaysians: You mad, ah?

When asking someone to lower their voice
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please ! lower your voice, I'm
trying to concentrate over here.
Malaysians: Shut up lah!

When asking someone if he/she knows you
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time.. Do
I know you?
Malaysians: See what, see what?

When assessing a tight situation
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
Malaysians: Die-lah!!

When trying to find out what had happened
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
Malaysians: Wat happen Why like that....

When some one did something wrong
Britons: This isn't the way to do it here let me show you,
Malaysians: like that also don't know how to do!!!!

When one is angry
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Malaysians:Celaka u