Day 4

We were there early in the morning, hoping that dad's condition improved and we'll hear some good news from the surgeon. We were hopeful because, dad's fever was under controlled and his blood pressure was normal. A good sign. After waited for almost 2 hours, we finally got to meet the surgeon and indeed, it was all good news. Now, the risky surgery could be put on hold. And the nicest thing that we heard from the surgeon was, "it's looking good, you can be discharged. But let's monitor it for another day and you can go back tomorrow." You can't imagine the relieve on our faces! Dad was so happy and talked alot, unlike the last few days. I quickly sms my brother and told him the good news.

Day 5 - Discharged!

Day 2

After the long day yesterday and with dad safely recuperating at the hospital, we decided to get a good rest to replenish all the lack of sleep we had, and made it to the hospital only around noon. Dad looked alright but seemed to have some slight fever. Dad's doctor came around in the morning and told him that he had arranged for the surgeon to meet us today but never said what time. So, it was waiting time at the hospital but we couldn't stay long because I have classes to teach that day, so we left early, hoping to come back after my class at night to see him again.

At this time of the day last week, I would have just got back from admitting my dad into the hospital, hoping that he will not feel so much pain on his diaphragm and would be able to take a good rest after he had been enduring the pain for 5 long days!!

Monday, 4th Dec, I was getting ready to bed, hoping to wake up early the next day for my morning gym workout and 3D Avatar show after that. CK and I had been wanting to watch the movie since December, but, we couldn't get any nice seating, so, we postponed until January. We purchased the tickets online and were eager to finally able to watch the show.

A year has ended, a new year has emerged. Let's embrace the new year with hope, joy, happiness, good health and success! Let by gones be by gones and lead the new year with a fresh start.

More countdown photos at http://ckng.smugmug.com/Events/2010-New-Year-Countdown/10812092_rXBcF

When Shee Loo invited me to join her in the dance, I thought that it would be interesting to try out other dance besides belly dancing. Furthermore, it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to dance on a big stage like Dewan Sri Pinang and to a live band! So.. why not?

Last week, we had a video session with my Wednesday class students at iFitness Centre for completing their first routine in the Beginner-Beginner level. There are two reasons for the video. Firstly, it is for them to keep a record of the routine they have learned, so that, they may refer to it in the future. Secondly, it is for them to review and take a look at their dance in hope that, they would be able to evaluate and correct themselves. I know that some students may feel discourage after looking at the way they dance. But, I'm hoping that they would think positively that, by knowing their mistakes, they would be more determined to get it right the next time!

Our first performance of the month, it was on the 5th of December. The day was pretty eventful for me. It was my dad's birthday and also the birth of my 3rd batch of baby guppies!! There were about 20 - 30 of them! I still haven't managed to count them, as they moved around too quickly!

It was a day meant for belly dancing and pure celebration! Hahaha.. .

It is a busy December for me this year. We had four different shows to do within the first 3 weeks of the month. It was tiring, but fun and exciting. (Psst! I managed to burn some calories in the process!! Slimmed down a little, a good start.. hope to burn more!) After the final show we had last week, I told myself, "ok, ok.. now, it's time to get back to my IT projects and enjoy the holidays with my beloved ones.."

(Cham! I still have one outstanding project to do.. to my Just2Translate friends, I'm really sorry for the delay of the project, please forgive me and enjoy the holidays, yah!)

Some photo preview over here. Stay tune for more ..