Thursday 29 October 2009

2 years...

Today marked the full 2 years we are here. In these 2 years we have never been back to Malaysia, unlike many of our friends. Last year I was working full time, and this year, well, first part of the year I was pregnant with Abid and now Papaboyz is busier with his work, exam coming, conference etc.

Doesn't feel like 2 years have gone....

I must say for the time being this is less than ideal for my career. Many of my friends have begun their masters (to become specialists) and by the time I were to start working again many would be my bosses. But if I were to live till 88 (my grandmother's age now) and assuming I will work till age 65, I know this gap years won't make a dent at all to my glorious career (berangan nak menyedapkan hati).

I am grateful that I had the opportunity to work in the NHS (National Health Service) here and I could see the lacks in our own Kementerian Kesihatan. Their patient database is very2 advanced that it is research-friendly, which is very important for the future of medicine. I promised a friend that I will write about my working experience here..err soon ok..(tunggu mood datang).

And as for my boys, I'm glad that I'm staying at home now. I imagine that I will never be able to get to know them if I were still working. At least we have a good start together. I'm happy that they learn the basics directly from me. With these strong roots and foundation, I hope they will grow beautifully and 'fruitfully', and whatever happens that will sway them away they will be strong enough to keep their feet on the right path.

For the time being I will just enjoy the unlimited cheap books and cheap fruits (dalam hati- and cheap chocolates) and time to blog and baking and baby talk (things doctors don't do).

And I thank Allah for putting me within walking distance to the fantastic super efficient library.

p/s if we can get a beautiful autumn shot I will share with you people (time to change the red-orange spring tulips header)

6 comments:

hartini said...

wah bas.... ko memang sound happy skang. aku pun happy untuk ko..

Fadhil said...

Doc,

No need to worry about your friends becoming specialists or ending up being your bosses. You may not be able to overtake them in terms of seniority but there's nothing to stop you from overtaking them in terms of skill or capability. Your time will come, as long as you have the desire to succeed.

Wishing you more happy years ahead.

Mamaboyz said...

thanks tini and mr oldstock :)

LereD said...

bas, dun worry about the master 'thingy' at this moment.
i always have faith that u can do great job at anything (my first observation was masa kita study sama2 dulu..very dedicated)...and now being a very good mother...
later, insya Allah when time comes u can continue study...(sure bleh punya bas)
All the best Bas! Gambatte ne!
**btw, i hope that when my 'time' comes, i can get some free tips & advice from u..hehe..biler yek?)

Mamaboyz said...

lered, thanks.. apa yg kau hint aku ni? kau dah nak walimah ek? kau kalau hantar aku kad jemputan kau kena hantar tiket sekali

anon suria said...

dun worry about loosing something but you WIN something ( your precious time with the heroes..). Kita tak kan nyesal ikut hubby kan???? insyaAllah ada pintu rezeki lain yang kita tak tau.

Jangan sedih tak balik cuti ke malaysia, pengorbanan yang mungkin org lain tak leh buat. Tapi HASMA dapat buat & shahril mesti appreciate sgt pengorbanan hasma.