Hi MP

Get off my ass and act NOW!

Carrying out the last resort - appeal through my MP. My parents were convinced it would be in vain. I agree, but it's still worth a try when $40k is at stake.

Birthday CakeS

It's the time of the year for cake sampling. Under my sister's recommendation, I ordered from Flor Patisserie. I opted to get slices of cakes so that I could try more flavors. Ordered enough to make up the cost of a whole cake. I also added a whole chiffon cake so that I could try asking for free candles :X

See You Soon! For Fun

Ortho clinic again today.

He asked about my bills. Pay lor, what to do.

Nothing much for me today, so it's a hi and bye session. Was it because I forgot to bring my new HKAFO? He would see me again soon, in 2 months' time, just to know somebody is taking care of me.

Huh? So actually no need to come back to frequently one? Whatever, I don't mind at all. If not for all these consultations, I will never get a weekday break.

Consultation Services (SC - RV) $85.00
X-ray
 Spine Scolisis -AP & Lateral $110.00

Subsidy -$77.00
Out of pocket $118.00

Birthday Outing

Getting my teeth checked for the first time in 1+yr. Paid my dentist friend, W, a visit at the clinic he works at for polishing for scaling. Was late :X due to dilly dallying on my part and traffic jam on PIE... on a Saturday!

When I reached, W was having lunch at the foodcourt. No wonder he said nevermind.

Finally Walking

Nearly 1 month after receiving my HKAFO, I finally started walking proper. What a workout! Hot! Abrasions on hands and elbows! Shall wear longer sleeves next time. And shirt should be long enough to tuck into pants. And need to tie my pants.

Making Full Use of the MC

Today's a lucky, albeit busy day! I managed to schedule my No Use Hospital rehab clinic, CT scan for ortho clinic and PT all on the same day!

HKAFO's Second Outing + Spending Spree

Yesterday, heeding the vendor's advice, I went shopping for a pair of sports shoes. I bought a pretty pair of Columbia. Cheap with World of Sports membership!

Excuse to shop actually. I need socks too.

HKAFO's First Outing

Today, I brought my HKAFO for PT for the first time. (Sounds like a FML story haha)

You Are On Your Own

4/6
Ok I think CPF is not going to reply me. Knn at least say sorry can't help, you are on your own, instead of just keeping quiet mah!

Bed Bugs!

My thighs have been extremely itchy, with clusters of rashes. Curiously, only the area in direct contact with my chair are affected. Itching is worse in the day. So something is in my chair, but what?

Expensive Shit - Delivered

The orthosis vendor delivered my completed orthosis. Presenting the Hip-knee-ankle-foot-orthosis (HKAFO)...

Hot Gym, Hot Babes

OMG what's with the heat and open windows? Aircon not working at No Use Hospital gym!

Some aircon came back, but it wasn't cold enough. Dying during my exertions!

This is a place that needs to be colder. Only The Hope Killer outpatient gym can beat the heat here.

First Ramen Post-Discharge!

I'm baaack @ Ramen Champion!

One of my goals was to eat ramen outside and here I am! Got to eat very slowly, hence not so satisfying, but MSG always tastes so so so good~

O$P$ - Second Warning

One month on, another outstanding payment notice! Will the next one be red color?

Denial of the Reality

13/5
Time to take the bill out of cold storage. I'm seeing Dr L again next month, but before I storm into the consultation room to scream at him, I emailed CPF to ask if my claim was indeed rejected and why.

15/5
"Congenital anomalies are not covered under Medishield".

<denial>But I wasn't born with the spine problem what.</denial>

Thanks, CPF.

What should I say next?

17/5
I suppose this email thread is inappropriate for an appeal, so I replied asking how to file an appeal.

O$P$ & Mother's Day Celebration

Outstanding payment notice from No Use Hospital!

Play D3 first lah! I'm 1-day late! *Ignores*

Later tonight, was the belated Mother's Day celebration. Actually it's just an excuse to let Mother try the legendary eggless dairy-free cake.

Presenting, the Blue Forest cake from Delcie's.

About $45 I think.

Bad. Very bad. The cake is dry and rough with a strange odor. Cream is just weird without dairy. What's in that cream anyway?

If I had gone vegan voluntarily, it would mean I would have let go of delights contrary to my beliefs as well. I can't see myself embracing a cake-substitute.

Unless it's due to circumstances and that I miss cake so much that I would settle for less.

Sentosa & The Avengers

Landed on Sentosa for the first time in... no idea, definitely more than 5 years. Remember the last time was for the CNY flowers, which was a huge disaster with the heat and crowd.

Lunch was Malaysian Food Street. There was a queue to enter and no wheelchair priority BOO!

The interior and the people sitting near me.

Wanted claypot rice, but the waiting time was too long.


Char kuay teow, $5
Still can find $5 item in Sentosa, not bad. However, the portion is really healthy lifestyle. The prawns are Mother's so-called "玻璃虾", which has been soaked in baking soda for the extra crunch, but leaches the flavor.

Forgot what else we ordered coz no photos haha.

We went around looking for something to do. Came across the The Maritime Experiential Museum. Cheap entrance, hot weather, air-conditioned. We went for it. Not bad for the low entrance fee.

We took the monorail to the Siloso Beach. Got priority boarding yeah! Skip the weekend queue!

Wow when was the last time I have been to the beach? 2000 I think. Seriously. Ever since the sand became a no-go zone. I don't miss it that much when Singapore's waters are so murky and so not nice to look at.

Watched people attempting to surf in an artificial wave enclosure that looked like a bouncy castle. They were falling over most of the time. Good for laughs. Those people were so game.

Time to leave... took the monorail to Vivocity.

Dinner was Brother's favorite restaurant at Vivocity, The King Louis Grill & Bar, probably because they serve draft wheat beer. Father and Sister arrived and we ordered a platter to share.

The staff asked us for our feedback, so Sister told them that they served us food in a chipped plate/bowl. Did they regret asking? XD Service was ok, attitude not bad. Staff often wore a smile.

First movie since discharge is Iron Man 3 The Avengers at Vivocity! Pretty sums up the movie! Just forget the plot holes, don't think so much, sit back and enjoy!

Love the movie!
10/10

My thighs were super itchy the whole day, as they have been the past few days. The only grouse marring an otherwise perfect day.

Reality

The atomic bomb has been dropped.

Cure For the Wrist 2

I'm baccck!

Same long wait. Same treatment. Advised to return for another 2 treatments.

Got medication again. Still have plaster leftover, so no need to get more. $81.50.

I think that will be all for me eh hehe. Not 100% cured, but it's kinda expensive.

The Hope Killer Bill

Received the bill for my stay at The Hope Killer. It's managed to arrive sooner than No Use Hospital!