Monthly Archives: June 2009

Dad needs helps with his surgery

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

I took my dad to ISEC this afternoon for a consultation with Dr. Fang Seng Cheong, an Ophthalmologist recommended by Rachel in the previous blogpost. Rachel was right. I could not tell how he spoke, but I could see. When … Continue reading →

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Cataracts robbing my dad alive

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

Maybe it is better to help my dad get treatment for his cataracts at some private clinic. It’s easier for my dad to get access to, and receive individual attention. At the beginning, I wanted to let Dad get treatment … Continue reading →

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Last Ice-Cream

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

Zewt, the blogger who can add the Malaysian touch to every imaginable topic without sounding like a gossip, wrote about his old primary school principal who caned students. You can check out that post here Well, as a budding Psychologist, … Continue reading →

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Bless my deafness

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

Mom met the family GP this evening to top up on her high blood pressure medication. While our GP, Dr. Soo, took her pulse by the wrist, I couldn’t stop laughing. The GP must have thought I found him funny. … Continue reading →

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First taste of academic freedom!

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

Recall that I am taking a course directly through Upper Iowa University’s independent study program? I have just mailed off my first unit coursework to the lecturer by regular postal mail. She resides in Illinois and if all goes well, … Continue reading →

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Buy a book from me

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

My new online bookstore is up! Check it out here: http://yvonnefoong.com/store/ I am uploading more books every few days. Those on sale at this moment come from my own bookshelf. Some are used books when I bought them, others were … Continue reading →

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Malaysian Rare Disorders Society AGM

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

A group of workers and volunteers at University Malaya Medical Center formed a support group in 2004. The group is called Malaysian Rare Disorders Society. I was invited to join their Annual General Meeting last Sunday. When it was time … Continue reading →

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