Bad and good things happen everyday, all we have to do is to keep ourselves optimistic and continue fighting!!!
Friday 19 July 2013
Saturday 13 July 2013
Life in Halifax #5 - I'm sorry, old man..
So I have been here for 2 months ++. Some people were asking me whether there is any culture shocks that I have encountered so far. Erm, I would say that sharing toilet with guys is one of the culture shocks so far.
Today I have encountered another culture shock. Maybe for some people, they wouldn't think that this incidence is considered a culture shock. Because it's getting more common in many other Asian countries as well.
There was this man get off his bike and approached me while I was walking on the street. I didn't stop just to talk to him so he walked with his bike with me. We started talking for a while and at that moment, I felt okay about it. After a while, he suddenly asked to walk me home. I refused for a few times yet he insisted to walk me back. And he even asked whether there is anyone at home. It was so so so so scary.....I was so concerned about me and my roommates' safety.
Luckily on the way back, there is a shop and to get into the shop, you have to walk a few steps of the staircase, so it might be inconvenient for him to bring his bike with him. And predictably, he stopped there.
After I said goodbye to him,
"Sorry if I have scared you.." He said.
I feel so guilty after he said this.
He mentioned in our conversation that he lives alone with his cat. Maybe he just wanted to find someone to talk to in this boring town? He mentioned that since he had nothing to do, so why don't he walk me back as a company. Maybe he just wanted to accompany me since I was alone. He mentioned that he is a psychologist. Maybe it's hard to make friends to be someone treating a condition which a lot people have stigma and discrimination.
I have a lot reasons at first to be scared of due to our safety. Yet, I have also a lot reasons to feel guilty with.
Did I just hurt a good person? I think I somehow did.
I'm sorry, old man..
Today I have encountered another culture shock. Maybe for some people, they wouldn't think that this incidence is considered a culture shock. Because it's getting more common in many other Asian countries as well.
There was this man get off his bike and approached me while I was walking on the street. I didn't stop just to talk to him so he walked with his bike with me. We started talking for a while and at that moment, I felt okay about it. After a while, he suddenly asked to walk me home. I refused for a few times yet he insisted to walk me back. And he even asked whether there is anyone at home. It was so so so so scary.....I was so concerned about me and my roommates' safety.
Luckily on the way back, there is a shop and to get into the shop, you have to walk a few steps of the staircase, so it might be inconvenient for him to bring his bike with him. And predictably, he stopped there.
After I said goodbye to him,
"Sorry if I have scared you.." He said.
I feel so guilty after he said this.
He mentioned in our conversation that he lives alone with his cat. Maybe he just wanted to find someone to talk to in this boring town? He mentioned that since he had nothing to do, so why don't he walk me back as a company. Maybe he just wanted to accompany me since I was alone. He mentioned that he is a psychologist. Maybe it's hard to make friends to be someone treating a condition which a lot people have stigma and discrimination.
I have a lot reasons at first to be scared of due to our safety. Yet, I have also a lot reasons to feel guilty with.
Did I just hurt a good person? I think I somehow did.
I'm sorry, old man..
Tuesday 9 July 2013
Life in Halifax #4 - A box of food from HOME!
At this moment, I'm drinking a cup of MILO here.
I finally received the very first thing from my home and it's a big thing! A really big one! Everything inside the box is my favourite!
I'm enjoying my hot Milo!!
The box that was full of food! Thanks FedEx! I received in 5 days!
Made in Malaysia!!
Maggi Asam Lasak is my favorite instant noodle!!
Chipsmore double choc, all time favourite snacks!!
Checkup White Coffee from HOME!!
Ah Huat White Coffee! Low fat =.=
Cotton budssssssssss!!
Biscuits, instant noodles, beverages, cotton buds......
I never know that I miss home so much until I received all these food.
Thanks so much, ENG JIA CHUI!! I really feel blessed having you with me always always always~~
Thursday 4 July 2013
The grandma and her cat
Here I share a link with you. It's an article about a photographer, Miyoko Ihara taking photos of her grandma, Misao and the cat, Fukumaru since 9 years ago when the grandma and the cat met.
Tuesday 2 July 2013
Life in Halifax #3 - psychiatry
Psychiatry weeks are going to end soon.
So far, I would say that the most interesting and the scariest part was the sessions in forensic psychiatry hospital. And I personally think that I have been exposed to things that I might not be able to see in my remaining life and I have learnt a lot there. However, the most valuable part I learnt there is not about my academic but about my life. I have learnt not to be judgmental to people who commit crime or having any psychiatric problem. I wasn't exposed to any psychiatric patients before I came here. I think the first day when I was there, I was a little bit judgmental to the lady whom I interviewed. After listening to her person stories, especially her childhood, I realized that I was wrong being afraid of whatever she has done or her behaviour or maybe her thoughts.
There is a sentence like this under the person stories component in psychiatry history taking,
"Find out what they think has made them who they are now."
I wouldn't say that psychiatry patients have no responsibility of who they are today, but parents and their genes have always play an important role. And no one wants to be called "crazy, insane" or whatever they are being called outside because of all the stigmas and discrimination. I know it's not easy to be non-judgmental so we need to learn.
Today, we went to child and adolescent psychiatry department. I saw these drawings on the wall.
So far, I would say that the most interesting and the scariest part was the sessions in forensic psychiatry hospital. And I personally think that I have been exposed to things that I might not be able to see in my remaining life and I have learnt a lot there. However, the most valuable part I learnt there is not about my academic but about my life. I have learnt not to be judgmental to people who commit crime or having any psychiatric problem. I wasn't exposed to any psychiatric patients before I came here. I think the first day when I was there, I was a little bit judgmental to the lady whom I interviewed. After listening to her person stories, especially her childhood, I realized that I was wrong being afraid of whatever she has done or her behaviour or maybe her thoughts.
There is a sentence like this under the person stories component in psychiatry history taking,
"Find out what they think has made them who they are now."
I wouldn't say that psychiatry patients have no responsibility of who they are today, but parents and their genes have always play an important role. And no one wants to be called "crazy, insane" or whatever they are being called outside because of all the stigmas and discrimination. I know it's not easy to be non-judgmental so we need to learn.
Today, we went to child and adolescent psychiatry department. I saw these drawings on the wall.
A very encouraging quote~ Not only for patients, but for everyone~
Be positive, people!! We know how to drive on bumpy roads, so do our lives!
Always believe in yourself! We can do it!!
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