apr 200824 May 2008
26 April 2008
snap: dearly missed
curly fries with fried chicken, rootbeer float and waffles with ice creamapr 2008
31 January 2008
18 January 2008
shoot: the past, the present and the future
hotel yunusjune 2007
it saw the completion of an intensive three year occupational therapy program through which she enjoyed tremendously (studying never felt that enjoyable!!) and where she bonded with people from all walks of life, poring over journal articles, groaning over unwritten assignments and laughing their heads off at all the hilarious antics people came up with during classes. it saw the maturation of the shuttler as she stepped out of her comfort zone as a student and into the clinical settings in which her eyes were opened to the realities of life. somehow the course had did some good in changing the shuttler's perspectives in life, but there never seemed to be a specific reason to put her finger down to. perhaps this is what they call synthesis afterall.
the year also saw the shuttler taking a month long break, travelling around in various places. it was a fantastic trip where she lounged by the poolside with a good book, suntanned along the beautiful beaches with a nice cold drink next to her, explored majestic views where previously she only saw them in pictures, saw the other side of the world and bascially enjoyed the total freedom and satisfaction that came with travelling.
it also marked the shuttler's first job as an occupational therapist, doing the very things she loved. life as an occupational therapist has been nothing but enjoyable, though there were occasional frustrating moments where the shuttler felt like pulling her hair out, but with the presence of wonderful colleagues, there isn't much to complain , really. friendships had been forged out of the working relationships and the shuttler believes that they are meant to be made for life. the weekend getaway with a handful of colleagues also managed to bond them much closer which was a real nice way to start her working career.
in the year to come (or rather, has already started!), the shuttler hopes for it to be an exciting one.
she hopes that she would continue to do well in her job, explore opportunities for research work as well as obtaining that particular piece of qualification which would do her good in her field. she strives to be "a catalyst of change", like what her supervisor had told her previously, and she is really excited at the whole array of possibilities that are awaiting her to take on.
she also hopes that she would be able to maintain her friendships with those people whom she has drifted away from, either due to the nature of her hectic schedule or just, you know, somehow drifted apart. life's too short to miss out on meeting up with old pals!
in her personal life, the shuttler is not expecting much. she hopes to meet that someone eventually, but she is not pinning much hopes and expectations on it. afterall, with higher expectations come harder disappointments isn't it? the shuttler is contented to let nature run its course and maybe something good may come out it.
may 2008 be a fantastic for you as well!
08 December 2007
11 November 2007
shoot: taking a stroll
national park, athens2007
the shuttler thought that it would be a good idea to blow off the thick layer of dust accumulating in this area and to revive what she had started out to be a place of writing and photography.
things have been going on well at the workplace, and the shuttler is extremely happy with whatever she is currently doing. sometimes she can't believe how lucky she is, with the excellent job and wonderful colleagues at the workplace. of course, there would be occasional moments of whining and complaining, but nevertheless, the shuttler thinks that she can't be happier at another workplace than where she is now.
with work comes responsibilities and many other considerations. but the shuttler thinks that she'll survive, just like how she had survived many other occasions.
things have been going on well at the workplace, and the shuttler is extremely happy with whatever she is currently doing. sometimes she can't believe how lucky she is, with the excellent job and wonderful colleagues at the workplace. of course, there would be occasional moments of whining and complaining, but nevertheless, the shuttler thinks that she can't be happier at another workplace than where she is now.
with work comes responsibilities and many other considerations. but the shuttler thinks that she'll survive, just like how she had survived many other occasions.
06 October 2007
01 August 2007
shoot: because birthdays are special
santorini07 jun 07
birthday wishes once again, in no particular order of merit!
till then, enjoy!
- the prodi
- pamcake who is far away flooding another city
- coffee addict who is busying herself with the young
- the country (for giving everyone a day to rest! with nice fireworks to watch!)
till then, enjoy!
31 July 2007
25 July 2007
16 July 2007
08 July 2007
shoot: the departure
16 june 07devon
so the coursemates have mostly left for down under, in the pursuit of a year of education before they return again to this sunny little island. the shuttler wishes them all the very best and for them to enjoy the year long experience living overseas on their own.
the shuttler shall stay on this sunny little island awaiting your return!
27 June 2007
18 June 2007
30 May 2007
snap: the countryside
gravel path, green fields and two hyperactive dogs.the perfect place to lie down and watch the clouds go by.
exeter
29 may 2007
28 May 2007
27 May 2007
21 May 2007
shoot: globe trotting
the shuttler came by this anamorphic drawing by julian beaver outside raffles city shopping center and was impressed by how the artist managed to create the three-dimensional effect by simply using chalk on the pavement. really impressive stuff, he had.
pardon the slightly poor photograph though. the afternoon sun casted the shadow of the tent used to protect the artwork.
well, the shuttler would soon be embarking on a backpacking trip together with the prodi. they hope to capture more beautiful moments and to share them with the readers of shuttersnap when they return in a month's time.
do check out this site again then!
meanwhile, the shuttler wishes the following may and june babies.......
pardon the slightly poor photograph though. the afternoon sun casted the shadow of the tent used to protect the artwork.
well, the shuttler would soon be embarking on a backpacking trip together with the prodi. they hope to capture more beautiful moments and to share them with the readers of shuttersnap when they return in a month's time.
do check out this site again then!
meanwhile, the shuttler wishes the following may and june babies.......
... mrs turtle
... the big mouth frog
... the self-aclaimed chiobu
... the ex class treasurer
... the cockroach
... the three guys of the cohort
... a wonderful birthday!
... the big mouth frog
... the self-aclaimed chiobu
... the ex class treasurer
... the cockroach
... the three guys of the cohort
... a wonderful birthday!
06 May 2007
shoot: to conquer greater heights
29 apr 2007so it's the end of living life as a student for most of the shuttler's coursemates. three years had gone past them in a whirlwind, and suddenly they find themselves standing right at the doorstep of the real working world. there would be more challenges ahead, with more obstacles to overcome and of course, greater heights to scale.
speaking of which, the shuttler would like to congratulate pamcake and ah lian for doing a wonderful job in clinching the top best paper yet again at the interdeparmental conference! they had lived up to tradition and delivered the best of the best! congrats once again to the entire team!
to the other coursemates, congrats on the completion of this intense and exciting course. it has been a wonderful journey and it's time to move on to greater things. =)
speaking of which, the shuttler would like to congratulate pamcake and ah lian for doing a wonderful job in clinching the top best paper yet again at the interdeparmental conference! they had lived up to tradition and delivered the best of the best! congrats once again to the entire team!
to the other coursemates, congrats on the completion of this intense and exciting course. it has been a wonderful journey and it's time to move on to greater things. =)
25 April 2007
09 April 2007
shoot: birthday greetings
xin wang hk cafe24 mar 2007
the shuttler had been rather caught up with work recently and hence the lack of entries in here.
however, the shuttler would still continue the tradition of her monthly birthday greetings (albeit belated!) here...
and so, here's wishing....
... the ah lian project mate
... the lil' brother who would be enlisting soon
... the wonderful welfare rep of the class
... the sotong president
... the old joker of the class
... the old turtle classmate
... the good old friend of fifteen years
... the twins
... the fellow mapler
... the hk trip buddy
...and last but definitely not the least, the shuttler herself,
a happy birthday!
however, the shuttler would still continue the tradition of her monthly birthday greetings (albeit belated!) here...
and so, here's wishing....
... the ah lian project mate
... the lil' brother who would be enlisting soon
... the wonderful welfare rep of the class
... the sotong president
... the old joker of the class
... the old turtle classmate
... the good old friend of fifteen years
... the twins
... the fellow mapler
... the hk trip buddy
...and last but definitely not the least, the shuttler herself,
a happy birthday!
24 March 2007
shoot: the curtains lowered for the last time
annual occupational therapy student conference24 mar 2007
with the closure of the annual occupational therapy student conference, it (almost) signified the end of the occupational therapy education for the thirteenth cohort of students. three years of intense education, endless projects and assignments, many stayovers and sleepless nights, tons of caffiene in their systems, and finally, they presented their final year projects.
the mad rush of meetings after exams. the punishing hours they kept awake in front of their laptops. the arguments they got into. the late nights they spent in school. rehearsing their lines again and again. sitting through three rehearsals only to find themselves exceeding the time limit over and over again. the rush to buy long sleeved tops.
all for this one very important day to this batch of students. the annual occupational therapy student conference. the day where they would proudly exhibit their research for everyone to see. the day where they would see their hard work and efforts put into good use.
the shuttler is glad to have her group of project mates whom they trudged through the final journey together. she also wishes to express her gratitude for putting up with her erractic tempers and perfectionistic streak. you guys have been a wonderful team that the shuttler has enjoyed working with.
and of course, how can the shuttler forget to congratulate the team who won the best paper prize?! major congratulations to the team, and the shuttler is sure that you have deserved it all.
and to pamcake and ah lian, continue to do the department proud by winning the top prize three weeks later!
the mad rush of meetings after exams. the punishing hours they kept awake in front of their laptops. the arguments they got into. the late nights they spent in school. rehearsing their lines again and again. sitting through three rehearsals only to find themselves exceeding the time limit over and over again. the rush to buy long sleeved tops.
all for this one very important day to this batch of students. the annual occupational therapy student conference. the day where they would proudly exhibit their research for everyone to see. the day where they would see their hard work and efforts put into good use.
the shuttler is glad to have her group of project mates whom they trudged through the final journey together. she also wishes to express her gratitude for putting up with her erractic tempers and perfectionistic streak. you guys have been a wonderful team that the shuttler has enjoyed working with.
and of course, how can the shuttler forget to congratulate the team who won the best paper prize?! major congratulations to the team, and the shuttler is sure that you have deserved it all.
and to pamcake and ah lian, continue to do the department proud by winning the top prize three weeks later!
22 February 2007
shoot: an occupational therapist to-be
01 feb 2007"occupational therapists should constantly reflect on themselves, what they do and the people they meet through their professional role. in order to earn one's "privilege to treat", one must be able to know oneself as much as possible - know where you stand. this process enables prospective practitioners to discover their "personal filters". this process also diminishes one's egocentricity and opens up one's mind to the multitude of personality that one may meet through one's career dealing with people at a genuine and "deep" level.
only through this process, then can one truly attempt to be open with one's prospective patients or clients."
only through this process, then can one truly attempt to be open with one's prospective patients or clients."
--- course manager, 2007
20 February 2007
15 February 2007
12 January 2007
snap: happy ot day.
second singapore occupational therapy day11 jan 07
the occupational therapy profession in singapore celebrated the second occupational therapy day with various events occurring around the various centers. the student population back in school also had their version of celebration, by donning the newly designed shirt for the event.
the shuttler wishes all occupational therapists and therapy students in singapore a happy ot day!
07 January 2007
snap: night city skyline
Lisbon, Portugal
21 Dec 2006
Travel across foreign nations,
Leave your homeland behind.
In the effort and exhaustion of travel,
You will find the savour of life.
--- Al-Imam Al-Shafi'
04 January 2007
shoot: five more months
pasir ris beach29 dec 06
the shuttler had been rather slow in updating shuttersnap despite her month long holidays which ended recently. she wondered where had all her time gone to, other than rushing for her project, lounging around the entire day and sleeping her time away. basically, taking a well-deserved break after a long period of work and internship.
the previous long internship ended with the shuttler extremely pleased with the comments and grades given by her clinical educator. she had a fantastic time with the department and for the first proper time in her years of training, she was truly enjoying herself during the internship, looking forward to work every day of the week. afterall, what else could the shuttler ask for, other than a wonderful and experienced clinical educator and a working environment that she loved?
with the beginning of the last semester of her training years, the shuttler is a little skeptical of the road ahead. this semester would definitely be the most challenging one, complete with difficult assignments, loads of readings, pressing deadlines and the final block of internship. and how can anyone forget the final year projects looming over their heads constantly till the day the cohort present their findings proudly at the conference? five more months of whirlwind action and internship would then round up the shuttler's journey as an occupational therapy student.
the shuttler would eagerly await the next leg of the journey: being an occupational therapist.till then, she hopes that she would be able to brave through the next five months or so.
meanwhile, the shuttler wishes all readers of shuttersnap a happy 2007!
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