Three years of training as a nurse. A long period for her to endure.All the hardship and finally made it as a full fledge nurse in the General Hospital,Singapore.
Then she was put into full time. Work with binding bond to serve a five full years. Failing which she'd be penalized. Must repay all expenses incurred by her during training to them.
It began on very well. The job suited her.No problems during her initial six months.Thereafter she began to feel the pressure stacked on her. Her schedule was extremely tight. Pushing her to the edge.
Reason was she had to juggle between career and romance.
She was going out with a her old boy friend. A rich and famous architect dope who used his position to seduce her. Into loving him deeply. Showering her with expensive gifts and dinning at fancy restaurants.Things she could only dreamed of.
The tight schedule of daily practical work and and the meetings with her friend took a toll on her, both mentally and physically. Things came to a head and she was primed for a relapse of her old illness,Schizophrenia.She was on the point of collapse but she was quick to respond to it before anything untold could have happened,Yes,she was prompt to point this out to her old lover.
In panic the sympathetic old lover did not know what to do to calm her down or to help her alleviate her pain.Seeing that there was no way out of that delimna she suggested to her lover that she ought to resign from the Hospital,but it was not that simple just resigned that is it? Definitely not for she had to pay indemnity back to the Hospital.She had no means of doing it do and did not know what to do?.
In deep despair her lover came to her rescue and submitted fully in cash to repay the Hospital.With that her resignation was accorded as resignation by her own free will.With that reimbursement the Hospital accepted her resignation gracefully without any fussed.So she left the Singapore General Hospital after actually serving one and a half years with the Hospital.Her bond was five years but her lover made good with a repayment for the rest of the months not served.It was a hefty sum of money but chicken feed to the rich and famous architect.
Leaving the Hospital she recuperated and underwent treatment for illness which was getting serious then.Well,given the full attention by her financially sound old lover and her own relatives she responded very well to treatment.For those she was extremely happy but no sooner has she recovered fully she began applying for jobs again.She just cannot stay alone and enjoy life with her rich and famous lover.
Experienced nurses were in demand those days and soon her application to Balestier Hospital, a private Hospital was a success after an interview.Balestier Hospital is a well known private hospital whose patients were mostly the well to do.It called itself HMI Baliestiar Hospital.H meaning health,M for management and I international.It actually a clinic & health screening centre.
Actually she was there in late 1992 to mid 1993. As usual her work went on quite well.As normal work at this centre was similarly hectic and pressure of work was no lesser.She survived there for about seven months before she re-applied to the General Hospital Singapore as a Nurse.
Her records with the Hospital was in tagged as good because she had earlier left on her own accord.Her relationship with her old lover continued with her as his mistress.The whole affair remained a secret from his family.So mid 1993 she rejoined the General Hospital Singapore,Everything went on smoothly until 1995.
n 1995 she again succumbed to her sickness and once again forced to resign her position as a nurse.This time it was the same as she could not cope with the pressure of the job.Her lover was a very busy architect was not seeing much of her as he had plenty of overseas engagement and therefore away most of the time,.Being left alone most of the time her mind begin to wander astray giving way to wild imagination and delusions.
Her behaviors deteriorated and her personality was effected.This led to hallucinations in the deep nights and she was living alone in a rented room then. Her lover was not around to console her, especially there was urgency that she had to see him as se missed his presence to be with her in time of need. .He was not available when it matters most to her.Apparently he was overseas attending to his business.There was no way she could have reached him as he never allowed her to.
Almost at the same time news of her parents had maternal problems and often quarreling.Their quarrels were leading them, heading for a divorce.These dwelt another severe blow on her on her troubled souls.Both parents have been very loving and dear to her.With them intending to break up really saddened and tortured her already sick brain. Both her parents were her loving guiding stars and with them breaking up definitely shattered her dear heart.She was lost and in panic and had all sort of illusions.
Plunged into deeper sorrow with all those above problems and at those critical moments and without any one to confide in when it matters most she just collapsed again.Her old faithful lover was apparently away and not to be found.According to reliable sources he was overseas on business meetings.She was so stressed when that happened she just simply gave up and had her relapsed.
In fright she had the composure to resign her position as nurse of the General hospital.Thus she left without any benefits as she was leaving on her own accord.She was residing in a rented room then and her younger brother was informed of her condition.He panic not knowing what to do?.Their mother had already shifted off from their family home in Taiping and was residing with her elder daughter in Kuala Lumpur,pending a divorce from their father.
Instead of putting her in a hospital in Singapore for treatment,her brother made the immediate choice and under the instructions from their mother made plans to sent her home to Kuala Lumpur.He brother presently a Manager of a trading company exporting goods to India and other South East Asian countries.To take her back he had to applied for leave from his Company.
Besides treating her in Kuala Lumpur would be much cheaper.Of course medical should not have been the problem as her rich lover could easily pay for all these,but he was not around then.Waiting for him to return will be late and maybe in vain.Their mother also insisted that she be brought back to home ion Kuala Lumpur with immediate effect.For the mother to be in Singapore would not be so ideal as she was unfamiliar with life style in Singapore besides in Singapore the had no other relatives except for the brother.
It was no easy task bringing her back as Ming was unwilling to leave Singapore .Although mentally unstable and having split personality she still bored loving thoughts about her old lover.Hoping he might dropped in to see her again to console her,but he was no where to be found or he was still in the dark as to what was happening.Driving back to Kuala Lumpur with a mentally ill sister was in deed a challenge besides dangerous,so he enlisted the aid of a friend, strong friend.
Strong friend I mean strong sufficiently to hold down a mentally sick woman should she rebuke them and turned aggressive or violent for sending her home to Kuala Lumpur.Mentally ill person were known to be exceptionally strong and difficult to control.Anyway somehow her brother got the services of a friend.
They had a tough time couching her to go into her brother's car for the trip home to Kuala Lumpur.This so because she was at no time wanting to leave Singapore and all the while pinning for her lover to see her.Unfortunately her lover could not be contacted.Apparently he was overseas.However after a long pursuasion she relented and quietly followed them into the car.
However she did not followed them quietly.She went into their car reluctantly often grumbling.At times a loud and some times to quiet to be audible.Most of the while she insisted on seeing her lover and demanded they called him .Also she was having the notion that they were lying to her or trying to keep her lover away from her.Well she was having delusion or something similar.Her brother and friend were patient with her trying their best to keep her happy and quiet.
However she was not aggressive though there were times she had attempted to screamed but somehow held back.Having secured her at the back seat her brother carefully drove off.There was no way he could have driven faster as fear she might open the car's door to jump out of the car as they know she never did want to leave Singapore.He drove on with ears fully attending to what she was speaking.She talking initially along the way but dozed off at certain stages.
There were times that she dozes off and within those split seconds she would all of a sudden woke as if in in hallucinations hearing noises and talking back to it in crying and also in laughter.That caught her brother and company by surprised but they kept their cool and slowly pacify her.
Her brother kept his composure and drove on home straight to Kuala Lumpur at a slow space,never did he dare accelerate faster and that could be fatal.He had to be extra careful as the mentally ill sister was not keen on leaving Singapore.She wanted to be in Singapore where her old lover is,even without a job at hand because her lover was filthy rich so nothing to worry.
With her condition getting worst by the days and she was getting difficult to be comprehended.Her mood were changing and were difficult to tell between reality and unreal.She was never thinking logically.Her emotion varies from minute to minute and not behaving normally in social situations. Her brother had only to shift her home,besides there was no one to take care of her there.anyway there was no one to consult on as the lover of his sister was no where around.Whereas in Kuala Lumpur her mother can look after her and she was insisting on her return.
At times,she remained alert and awake the whole while in the car crouching in one corner of the car grumbling. Very often she was calling out for her lover asking why he was not around to see her off?. They stopped at only at one rest place to ease themselves and to purchase some food and drinks.Ming too went down to refresh and eased herself at those stop but remained quite stable and stayed extremely quiet.However what ever it was they were all the time by her side guarding.
Both men were very careful when talking to her. Very often with soft and caring tone for fear they might aroused her to transform to be violent and aggressive because she was temperamental .Her behavior could changed any minute. They were aware that should she begin to scream that could be disastrous ,bringing unwarranted attentions from the nearby public.But she remained claimed all the while.
The whole trip was a slow and tedious one,it took more than the necessary hours about six hours to reach Kuala Lumpur.Nevertheless they arrived at their sister's house just before night fall.On arrival their mother in haste rushed her loving sick daughter to her room.She put on a brave smile when she saw her mother.There were warm greetings and embarrasses,although both the mother and her shed some loving tears.
Herc sister's house is located in a local housing garden Sri Bintang in Segambut .Her sister is one of the Manager of a huge bank locally.Her name is Lilian.Actually her house housed only her immediate family of five,she and her husband plus a pair of children.They also have an Indonesian maid..Now with the mother and Ming they now have six members .
Their father was present that evening for he had just rushed to Kuala Lumpur on hearing his beloved daughter's return.His presence made dear Ming extremely happy
and her condition improved tremendously.She could recognized every one present and was seen happily chatting away with every one.That sudden changed in character surprised everyone indeed.
Soon it was time to bed and all retired to sleep but somehow dear Ming could not sleep and her eyes kept wandering about looking at the ceiling.Her dear mother tried to specify her but her mind kept wandering.All of a sudden she remembered someone not around and that was her old lover.In anxiety she got angry and gave out a screaming shouting her lover's name,asking his where about?.
At times she asked to be sent back to Singapore.Had not been the present of her beloved parents she would easily have created havoc and beyond control. Yes,she could still recognized her parents who wee very dear to her.Their present really kept her under control,although it was a long long night for them.
To continue or rewrite with further details.This only a draft.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Chapter 5 The Transformation - From A Cukoo To A Magnificient Parrot
Although she had excellent relationship with her colleagues she moved around mostly by herself.Keeping most of the time to herself dreaming sweet and beautiful dreams Well,she indeed was a dreamer.
Whenever free she would leisurely take a stroll out to the city.The city center was quite a distance away and she had to take a bus or other means of transport there.One fine day as she was walking out of the Training Center she decided to hitch a ride instead of going by public transport even though she was not in a hurry.
So putting on a board smile she kept hailing cars for a free ride.Coming along was Purgeot 504 driven by an elderly man.Seeing a damsel as if in distress waving frantically. He smiling broadly stopped to inquire",Hei! Miss,what is up?".With a juggled she gently replied that she needed a ride to the city center and you know what?.He of course obliged on seeing that pretty young chick.
Into the car she hopped and what a pleasant surprised,for in it was an old gentle man at the wheel.(Now who was he?May or may not review in this paragraph ,perhaps later in following chapters).By this meeting it certainly transformed her life completely - from a thinie wheenie small town girl so obscured,rather a cukoo to a beautiful smarter parrot.However life for her ain't that rosy all along.
She was very quick in building up their friendship and instead of going her way he took her to meet his other bosom buddies at a luxurious restaurants and clubs which he was affiliated.Those places were meeting places of the elites rich and famous of Singapore.Of course she was co thrilled by all these.She had lovely time dinning with them while enjoying wonderful meals.
The old gentleman had exposed her everywhere- exhibiting his price conquest.All those rich elites were all trying to out do each other in those places,out reach from from wives of course.On official duties or racing meets they tagged along their wives.Other days they shw off their mistreses.. her back to her hostel after taking her around on his flashy car.To them this was their romantic encounter was extremely special day and they often turned it into practical jovial joke- a joke both shared with much happiness. within the two of them.
Meeting this older gentle man was the turning point of her life.The generation gap between them never existed .Well that known personality was older than her by at least twenty-seven years.A reputable married man with grown up children as old as her who were all highly qualified professionals,working in Singapore . His wife is no small fly either - a highly distinguish person attached to some Singapore Ministry circle.
Ming was badly infatuated with him and he vice versa. Their romantic affair took off in a flying start almost immediately.They began dating at odd hour and dates.She had to follow her work schedule daily but he being a Boss in his own famous Architect company had only simply to adjust his time to her fancy.Any day could be his leave anytime.Most important in the hours not effecting his returning home time to be with his immediate family.
Undoubtedly he was a well known personality in the Singapore circle of elites with an excellent family back ground.What ever it was famous people too required some space for time out outside his normal activities to breath a little,don't you think so?.His meeting with a lovely young sexy damsel was his timely break out from normal routine,and what a coincidence?.God send I supposed.Singapore never had any major scandals maybe it is high time they be informed,and rightly so.
Being in love with an elderly successful architect widened her general knowledge tremendously and lifted her personality and better out look in life.Knowing the old successful business man trusted her into the limelight of the rich and famous, eating and drinking and entertained in five stars hotels and restaurants,a thing most girls could envy and dream of.He trusted her into a world of richness and high class living,she could ill afford or even think of as a trainee nurse.Naturally she loved ,admired and adored them all, anyway which girl would not?.
He only exposed her into his inner circle of friends minus their spouses and his wife of course.Whenever he was with all these buddies he would tagged her along,showing off his pet to them.Anyway to be away with the buddies were also the opportunities whereby he can be with her with them thereafter alone .At least there would not e any suspicions nor questions asked by the wife.
Through him she began to experience and acquire an excellent tastes for expensive branded,designed clothing from boutiques and luxurious items.Of course she could not afford all these herself but that was no problems as the old man showered her with all these items.As a young trainee nurse to own a Rolex watch worth something like twelve thousand ringgit, is something very special and this item she treasured to her heart.What about golden bracelets,chains and diamond rings to name a few,all expensive items.No other nurses or any young could have easily afforded all this items.
In those days of their rendezvous she romantically lost her virginity to him.She was then a trainee nurse age twenty five.From then on she became his mistress.He was then fifty-seven years old.Apparently she was enjoying every minute of their illicit relationship without a doubt .Yes,she had fond memories of them as she happily related to me her story.She is presently forty four and he seventy one.
She had fond memories of South Bay or Marina Bay in the 1990's when they met there very often.South Bay or now known as Marina Bay is near central area of southern part of Singapore and lies east of the down town core.t is set to be 24/7 destination with endless opportunities for people expose new living and life style,options,exchange of new ideas and and information business and be entertained by the rich leisure and cultural experiences. It is here where mot innovative facilities and infrastructure such as under ground "common services tunnel" are built and mega activities take place.Much of this bay were reclamation land which began operation in 1970.
Besides the luxurious food and entertainment (1990s'not present Marina Bay).Quite a secluded place for the rich I think.Like to know what they did there? No,besides enjoying the lovely food etc. and its other facilities they went kite flying.Yes,kite flying an old man and a young girl went kite flying there.
He was in simple attire so that others would not recognized by them.Anyway who could have thought an old famous rich man would be flying kite with a young girl out there?Well, they enjoyed themselves as if young couples do.He was with her flying kites a couple of times.It must be their favorite past time.It is definitely the last place place where his wife or relatives would find him flying kite with his mistress on a working day.
Well,that was what he thought but this is a small world let alone Singapore is not that big after all.People do recognized them especially him,such a known Architect
only thing were not all people were tales carriers or rumour mongers,.Besides,this couple were giving them business by their presence.If anything they would stop short by their employers.
Beside flying kites they also went boating,how romantic,the old man struggling with his paddlers were also anther joke they treasured within themselves.They also swam both on those shores and in their bed of hotels around how nice.The nice place also offered many high class restaurants and chocolate bars,and rest place.I have never been there could not describe much to any presently.All these were for the rich and famous.
The old architect was a race horse owner and owned a couple of horses.Of course she presently dwelt in those old days where she often accompanied him to the races that is whenever his wife was away or not available.There he would tagged her along showing all his buddies of his beautiful young mistress.What ever it was she never led in any of his winning horses,that is supposed to to be led in only by his wife.Well,in that case she would never be around at his side whenever the wife is around.
That how she knew how to bet on horses and was damn good at it.Of course one thing she was or never gamble with her own money only his.It was a case of win I take lose the old man paid.Who would not be happy taking the winnings and not paying for the lost,a sure winner.
As a trainee nurse she was provided with living quarters to fescilitate her easy access to the Hospital and lecture rooms etc..She stayed for three years at the training Centre thereafter on completing her course she put straight away into practical work in the wards.Here she was also provided with living quarters Two to a room I was told.
Later after one and a half years she resigned on her own accord and later joined Balestial Hospital, small group of hospital in Singapore.Then she was residing in rented room.Her lover paid for the rental.
Later he shifted her to Tiong Baru flat residing on the 2nd floor.Tiong baru was a new housing estate then very well known for its wonderful designs with circular stairs to the 2nd floor at its back.There she dwelt with her old lover financed by him,of course. He was there when ever he could.While there he struck to an extremely low profile.
Dressed in simple attire and eating only at a near stall - a
Char Koay Teow "stall operated by an old timer.According to her they would at times eat all their three meals there =simple fried noodles.Cheap and tasty so she claimed but I do not think so.The old lover being a famous Singaporean personality was keeping himself a very low hoping no one recognized him there,A man of his standing could easily take her any where to dine not so lowly a place.The Chinese Old saying said,"Golden House Hiding Within A Beautiful Mistress".
This is only a draft will be subjected to a re-write if and when required.
Whenever free she would leisurely take a stroll out to the city.The city center was quite a distance away and she had to take a bus or other means of transport there.One fine day as she was walking out of the Training Center she decided to hitch a ride instead of going by public transport even though she was not in a hurry.
So putting on a board smile she kept hailing cars for a free ride.Coming along was Purgeot 504 driven by an elderly man.Seeing a damsel as if in distress waving frantically. He smiling broadly stopped to inquire",Hei! Miss,what is up?".With a juggled she gently replied that she needed a ride to the city center and you know what?.He of course obliged on seeing that pretty young chick.
Into the car she hopped and what a pleasant surprised,for in it was an old gentle man at the wheel.(Now who was he?May or may not review in this paragraph ,perhaps later in following chapters).By this meeting it certainly transformed her life completely - from a thinie wheenie small town girl so obscured,rather a cukoo to a beautiful smarter parrot.However life for her ain't that rosy all along.
She was very quick in building up their friendship and instead of going her way he took her to meet his other bosom buddies at a luxurious restaurants and clubs which he was affiliated.Those places were meeting places of the elites rich and famous of Singapore.Of course she was co thrilled by all these.She had lovely time dinning with them while enjoying wonderful meals.
The old gentleman had exposed her everywhere- exhibiting his price conquest.All those rich elites were all trying to out do each other in those places,out reach from from wives of course.On official duties or racing meets they tagged along their wives.Other days they shw off their mistreses.. her back to her hostel after taking her around on his flashy car.To them this was their romantic encounter was extremely special day and they often turned it into practical jovial joke- a joke both shared with much happiness. within the two of them.
Meeting this older gentle man was the turning point of her life.The generation gap between them never existed .Well that known personality was older than her by at least twenty-seven years.A reputable married man with grown up children as old as her who were all highly qualified professionals,working in Singapore . His wife is no small fly either - a highly distinguish person attached to some Singapore Ministry circle.
Ming was badly infatuated with him and he vice versa. Their romantic affair took off in a flying start almost immediately.They began dating at odd hour and dates.She had to follow her work schedule daily but he being a Boss in his own famous Architect company had only simply to adjust his time to her fancy.Any day could be his leave anytime.Most important in the hours not effecting his returning home time to be with his immediate family.
Undoubtedly he was a well known personality in the Singapore circle of elites with an excellent family back ground.What ever it was famous people too required some space for time out outside his normal activities to breath a little,don't you think so?.His meeting with a lovely young sexy damsel was his timely break out from normal routine,and what a coincidence?.God send I supposed.Singapore never had any major scandals maybe it is high time they be informed,and rightly so.
Being in love with an elderly successful architect widened her general knowledge tremendously and lifted her personality and better out look in life.Knowing the old successful business man trusted her into the limelight of the rich and famous, eating and drinking and entertained in five stars hotels and restaurants,a thing most girls could envy and dream of.He trusted her into a world of richness and high class living,she could ill afford or even think of as a trainee nurse.Naturally she loved ,admired and adored them all, anyway which girl would not?.
He only exposed her into his inner circle of friends minus their spouses and his wife of course.Whenever he was with all these buddies he would tagged her along,showing off his pet to them.Anyway to be away with the buddies were also the opportunities whereby he can be with her with them thereafter alone .At least there would not e any suspicions nor questions asked by the wife.
Through him she began to experience and acquire an excellent tastes for expensive branded,designed clothing from boutiques and luxurious items.Of course she could not afford all these herself but that was no problems as the old man showered her with all these items.As a young trainee nurse to own a Rolex watch worth something like twelve thousand ringgit, is something very special and this item she treasured to her heart.What about golden bracelets,chains and diamond rings to name a few,all expensive items.No other nurses or any young could have easily afforded all this items.
In those days of their rendezvous she romantically lost her virginity to him.She was then a trainee nurse age twenty five.From then on she became his mistress.He was then fifty-seven years old.Apparently she was enjoying every minute of their illicit relationship without a doubt .Yes,she had fond memories of them as she happily related to me her story.She is presently forty four and he seventy one.
She had fond memories of South Bay or Marina Bay in the 1990's when they met there very often.South Bay or now known as Marina Bay is near central area of southern part of Singapore and lies east of the down town core.t is set to be 24/7 destination with endless opportunities for people expose new living and life style,options,exchange of new ideas and and information business and be entertained by the rich leisure and cultural experiences. It is here where mot innovative facilities and infrastructure such as under ground "common services tunnel" are built and mega activities take place.Much of this bay were reclamation land which began operation in 1970.
Besides the luxurious food and entertainment (1990s'not present Marina Bay).Quite a secluded place for the rich I think.Like to know what they did there? No,besides enjoying the lovely food etc. and its other facilities they went kite flying.Yes,kite flying an old man and a young girl went kite flying there.
He was in simple attire so that others would not recognized by them.Anyway who could have thought an old famous rich man would be flying kite with a young girl out there?Well, they enjoyed themselves as if young couples do.He was with her flying kites a couple of times.It must be their favorite past time.It is definitely the last place place where his wife or relatives would find him flying kite with his mistress on a working day.
Well,that was what he thought but this is a small world let alone Singapore is not that big after all.People do recognized them especially him,such a known Architect
only thing were not all people were tales carriers or rumour mongers,.Besides,this couple were giving them business by their presence.If anything they would stop short by their employers.
Beside flying kites they also went boating,how romantic,the old man struggling with his paddlers were also anther joke they treasured within themselves.They also swam both on those shores and in their bed of hotels around how nice.The nice place also offered many high class restaurants and chocolate bars,and rest place.I have never been there could not describe much to any presently.All these were for the rich and famous.
The old architect was a race horse owner and owned a couple of horses.Of course she presently dwelt in those old days where she often accompanied him to the races that is whenever his wife was away or not available.There he would tagged her along showing all his buddies of his beautiful young mistress.What ever it was she never led in any of his winning horses,that is supposed to to be led in only by his wife.Well,in that case she would never be around at his side whenever the wife is around.
That how she knew how to bet on horses and was damn good at it.Of course one thing she was or never gamble with her own money only his.It was a case of win I take lose the old man paid.Who would not be happy taking the winnings and not paying for the lost,a sure winner.
As a trainee nurse she was provided with living quarters to fescilitate her easy access to the Hospital and lecture rooms etc..She stayed for three years at the training Centre thereafter on completing her course she put straight away into practical work in the wards.Here she was also provided with living quarters Two to a room I was told.
Later after one and a half years she resigned on her own accord and later joined Balestial Hospital, small group of hospital in Singapore.Then she was residing in rented room.Her lover paid for the rental.
Later he shifted her to Tiong Baru flat residing on the 2nd floor.Tiong baru was a new housing estate then very well known for its wonderful designs with circular stairs to the 2nd floor at its back.There she dwelt with her old lover financed by him,of course. He was there when ever he could.While there he struck to an extremely low profile.
Dressed in simple attire and eating only at a near stall - a
Char Koay Teow "stall operated by an old timer.According to her they would at times eat all their three meals there =simple fried noodles.Cheap and tasty so she claimed but I do not think so.The old lover being a famous Singaporean personality was keeping himself a very low hoping no one recognized him there,A man of his standing could easily take her any where to dine not so lowly a place.The Chinese Old saying said,"Golden House Hiding Within A Beautiful Mistress".
This is only a draft will be subjected to a re-write if and when required.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Chapter 4 Trainee Nurse At Singaore General Hospital
The Singapore General Hospital had a long history of 190 years in service.They have treated annually at least 700,000 patients visits at their specialist clinics,manages 70,000 inpatients and 78,0000 surgeries.Such great achievements and service excellence,It is one of the best in South East Asia without the slightest doubt.
Ming enrolled into a private institution for her tuition in preparation for her forthcoming SPM examination which was robbed of her during her sickness.With a lapse from studies of more than two years it surely was a difficult task ahead.It was important that she get through it for without it ,her future would be diminished.Her sister finance her course,a very sisterly gesture from her indeed.
S o she left the hair salon and concentrated on her studies.It was difficult but with hard word and sheer determination she patiently studied with some tuition from a private college.With that she sat for the school certificate examination as a private candidate.
Apparently she passed her examination with flying colors.Armed with that qualification she could now apply for better positions offered in the press.Thus she began sending application to available vacancies.Her application to the position as Trainee Nurse at the Singapore General Hospital was selected and she was called upon to present herself for an interview.
At the interview the interviewers were pleased with her resume,excellent qualifications and good personality.Those selected were given a medical examinations of which she went through. There were no questions asked regarding her sickness.Well,they never asked so she told them nothing.
She was filled with immerse joy when she received news of her being selected for that position as Trainee Nurse.However there was a slight hitch as she had to sign a bond with the Singapore General Hospital binding her to accept the three years training period and thereafter served the Singapore General Hospital for another five years.Failing which to adhere to her contract of service she had to reimburse the Singapore General Hospital of her default.
As she was so happy that she got that position she without hesitation signed that contract and accepted all the conditions in training etc..So at the age of twenty-two she joined ad Trainee Nurse of the Singapore General Hospital,Singapore. When she first went into training her dear mother sent her there.Her beloved mother left her at the Training Center with a nice bunch of grapes before leaving for home.
Initially she was filled with much joy as she joined the training.Three years was a long period to get by.Her duties as a trainee nurse was quite tough in the initial stages filled plenty of activities and to keep fit and smart at all times.Their schedules were practically very tight.At the beginning there were only courses followed with lots of practical work.Well,for her it was quite strenous but she managed to keep up the space.
They were given dormitories to live within .Two to each dormitory.Although she had a friendly attitude with all the other trainees she kept much to herself.Her behavior was slight squeer to many of her friends but she never had any quarrels with them.Of course at times she spoke to herself and moved freely alone around.Three years of training was soon to pass easily.
The training was by no means easy as she thought it would be it was hectic with tight schedule through out.Besides daily attending daily lectures they were also given a lot of practical work for them to get use to the vast heavy work load as a nurse.Attending to lectures all of them could easily cope with.The practical work was extremely tough for young girls especially the night duties..
During her training she met some Christians (Protestants) and was involved with them whenever she was free.She also attended their church regularly.She claimed that she accepted the Lord while a trainee nurse at a tender age and was duly baptized by a Pastor at his house in front of some church goers.
to be continued.this in only a draft.
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