Reminiscing 2013
Looking at how other people talk about what happened in 2013 and what new aspirations and hope they have for the new year, I thought I should have my own list for reminiscence too. The only difficulty now is that since I have stopped writing blog or diary so regularly, I am having some problems trying to recall what happened during the past 12 months. Nonetheless, I have my calendar and FB which provide some recollection. Somemore, FB has this “year in review” which briefly sums up what I have been up to. Those that I can’t remember, I guess they are probably not as important.
So, chronologically:
January
New watch (bought in Dec 12).
2nd high key reservist last 2 weeks of the month, first official high key under 18CSSB. The CO got disrupted in order to run for Punggol by-election. Revisited sleeping in the open field somewhere in Sim Pang (Yishun area).
Regular Sunday breakfast at Sembawang Hills, and the occasional visit to Upper Pierce Reservior.
February
Chinese New Year 9-12 Feb.
March
2 of my closest friends since medic days got married this month. Congrats D and EL.
April
Beginning of my long-awaited leave. Probably one of the greatest highlights of the year. The annual family trip this year is to Korea (9-15 April), where we visited Seoul and Jeju. 2nd time in Korea, but totally new experience.
Went for a dementia conference at Taiwan (17-23 April), Alzheimer’s Disease International. 2nd time in Taiwan, and I still miss the food. It’s a place which I foresee visiting more often in time to come.
May
Spent about 3 weeks in Dover Park Hospice for an attachment, and I must say that it was an awesome and intriguing experience. It gives life a new meaning, and death a new definition. It did stir me a bit to do palliative medicine. Thank you all for the guidance.
June
Another friend’s wedding dinner at Sentosa. A public health talk to the residents at Sembawang.
MO farewell dinner at Seletar country club on 18th.
July
Has a short respite in CH this month. Nothing too significant happened.
August
My birthday leave. One year older but none the wiser.
Another one of my closet fren got married. Congrats XJ!
September
Back to the place which brings back some fond memories. TTSH rehab. Hosted a geriatric professor and gained more insight into frailty.
1st marathon run @ Yellow prison run on 15 Sep. This is probably one of the marathon that I will sign up every year.
October
My GRM Exit exam on 16 Oct. Likely to be the last final biggest most important exams of my life unless I decide for a career switch or further upgrade myself at another domain. Thank you all for all your help in guiding me towards the route of success.
CCK big farm run on 27 Oct.
November
On leave the whole month, mainly to protect the country.
3rd high key reservist. This time in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. 12-30 Nov. Limited phone/internet access. Eccentric weather. Good experience of air/land/sea combo in one. Good catchup with reservist mates. “Nostalgic” feeling of the camp.
December
Last call of the century on 19 Dec.
Became a Specialist.
Festive season with Xmas and NY.
I love this month.
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