Winter is here. It's cold outside but warm in bed. Waking up has been incredibly difficult and it's placing a strain on the number of hours available to study in a day for me. I always tell myself to wake up at a certain time the next day, but it never happens 11 out of 10 … Continue reading How to wake up easier
Author: Paul Chong
Don’t forget that sometimes, failing is not a step back but forwards too.
The Maxims of Medicine
Before you examine the body of a patient, Be patient to learn his story. For once you learn his story, You will also come to know His body. Before you diagnose any sickness, Make sure there is no sickness in the mind or heart. For the emotions in a man's moon or sun, Can point … Continue reading The Maxims of Medicine
Some updates..
How long has it been since my last post? All I remember was that I was filled with joy and anticipation for the upcoming new year. I had been offered a place to study Medicine at the University of Sydney in 2020! So much has happened since then. New country. New routine. New friends. New … Continue reading Some updates..
Dream Come True
So much has happened since my last post 6 months ago! I remember feeling so hopeless and doubtful about the future. Unsure, uncertain about how things were going to turn out. My dream of becoming a doctor seemed so bleak and futile after countless rejection letters from various universities. But things have all changed and … Continue reading Dream Come True
Completing the Bible in 90 days DONE!
Finally.. another one thing off my bucket list checked and done ✔️ Of course, looking back, I can’t remember everything i’ve read or learnt. In fact, i’ve probably missed out SO MANY things and skimmed over way too much during the days when it just felt so dry and overwhelming with so much content and … Continue reading Completing the Bible in 90 days DONE!
There isn’t a day when I don’t question what I do.
There isn't a day when I don't question what I do. Wondering to myself, should I really be doing what i'm doing? Is this really for me? Will I regret this in the future? Why am I subjecting myself to all these stresses and pushing myself to do what I do? Why not stay contented … Continue reading There isn’t a day when I don’t question what I do.
Loss
I was the type of person, That held onto things too tight, Unable to release my grip, When it no longer felt right. • And although it gave me blisters, And my fingers would all ache, I always thought that holding on, Was worth the pain it takes. • I used to think in losing … Continue reading Loss
What is it? (4)
I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command. Half of the things you do you might as well turn over to me and I will do them – quickly and correctly. I am … Continue reading What is it? (4)
A love letter.
Lord I am writing this post because I want to praise your name. I want to thank you for everything you have given, everything you have done. All that has happened. The emotions, sorrow, pain and troubles in life. Each of them were meant for a purpose; to shape and mold me into a better, … Continue reading A love letter.
Why do you do what you do?
Getting out of bed in the wee hours of the morning, Day after day slogging your ass off for hours on end. • Why do you do what you do? • Facing closed doors, Getting disappointments left, right and centre. • Why do you do what you do? • It's tiring, It's frustrating. Results aren't … Continue reading Why do you do what you do?
