Re: Kids

I saw quite many kids tonight. Disaster, don't really know what I am doing. Look like an idiot. Completely out of control. But I think I will get there eventually.

I feel happy when I know what 's happening.

Re: Hippocrates

Hippocrates is the father of western medicine. When we graduate, we have to make an oath--"hippocrates oath". So that we don't misuse our power. I really want to be a good doctor. I hope one day I will be one.

I feel happy when I can become a good doctor one day.

Re: Fate

Do you believe in fate? I don't believe in it completely but I think it exists. The reason I have a chance to study med is mainly because I come to Australia to study. If I didn't come to study, I don't think I will be doing med. Of course, one has always to work hard to achieve what he or she wants. But sometimes things just don't go the way they want. Everyone wants to be the best but I truly believe there are s'thing more than hard working that limits one's ability to achieve goals. Certainly, this doesn't give opportunity for people to be lazy or just blame other people or god for their mistakes. Let's use your sister as an example. I am quite sure she wants to become the top student in class. I think it's difficult for her to live under the shadow of a sister who achieves so much with her life. Your sister probably thinks it does not matter how much she tries, she won't be as good as you. That's just one of my hypothesis. I just want to say sometimes things don't work out or someone fails is always multi-factorial and it may not solely be your sister's problem.

I think this type thinking helps to be more tolerant to other people. I think deep down I want people to treat me the same way. Able to tolerate my slowness, mistakes and stupidity.

I feel happy when people can forgive my stupidity.

Re: Four hour work week

Tim Ferriss is a genius. He takes short cut in learning things. He can speak multiple languages. He does things efficiently and he writes a blog and two best selling books. I enjoy reading his blog because he gives a lot of information on how to do things effectively. If you have time, go and read some of his articles.

I feel happy when I learn how to do things efficiently.

Re: Lemon Chicken

This is the lemon chicken I cooked last week. I will try to cook again this weekend. Of course, my lemon chicken looks a lot of better than this. The recipe is quite simple. I will perfect this and cook for you when you come to Australia.

I feel happy when I can cook lemon chicken.

Re: Let's simply things

I believe most things can be simplified. It does not matter how complicated it is, there must be a way to simplify it. I think writing is a good example. Of course, it depends on the purpose of the article the author will choose the appropriate languages. But when the article is aimed at the public, say conveyancing contract and credit card conditions. The language used should be easy to understand. I am quite inspired by Alan Siegel who is advocating to simplify tax forms, legal documents etc to simply, day to day English. The most recent experience I had with simple, plain English was with Singapore airline. You know, usually the conditions apply for an air-ticket is bloody long and with so many words that no one understands. Singapore airline has simplified its conditions to one page with easy to understand English. I feel at ease and I buy the ticket from them. I think this concept should apply to medicine as well, we haven't changed our medical treatment consent form for god knows how long. I wonder how many patients can actually understand it and its implications. May be that would be a good research topic.

I feel happy when I read something I can understand.

Re: Viktor Frankl

Viktor Frankly is a German's psychiatrist who was a prisoner of war during world war II. I read half of his book in the last 2 weeks. He's a really good writer. His thinking was quite evolutionary. Unfortunately, the book was due today and I needed to return it. I may borrow it again next week and read it again.

I feel happy when I read a good book.