BeN'Z ver 12

#TeamGrimmie

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 16:21:00 +0000

Need I say more about the title and this post?

In a gist, Christina Grimmie - a young girl who gained fame through youtube as zeldaxlove64 and the singing talent show The Voice, was shot during an autograph signing event in Orlando by an armed gunman He was then taken down by her brother where the shooter had shot himself. Sadly that took her life despite being rushed to the hospital.

Here's a copy and paste from my Facebook page as I think it summarises all the feels I have when I heard about what happened to Christina Grimmie.

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My heart goes out to ‪#‎christinagrimmie‬ and her family. It's an extremely sad and tragic incident. I still remember watching her videos when she just started out. I began my youtube life around that time too. Her beautiful voice, that keyboard and those Zelda and Sonic posters in the background.

We all seek to entertain whoever watches our videos. Whether our videos get 100 views or even hundreds of thousands or millions, our main purpose is to brighten the viewers day and inspire them to do more than their usual self.

I always tell people, if even one person who was sad or upset after an entire day's work watches my video and laughs or smiles - all that effort or stupidity I put into my video was worthwhile.

‪#‎restinpeace‬ ‪#‎teamgrimmie‬ ‪#‎youtuber‬ ‪#‎lifeofbenz‬ ‪#‎youtube‬

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If you haven't heard of her, do pay a visit to her youtube channel where he music will always live on and inspire. zeldaxlove64

#ripchristinagrimmie

What is your goal?

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Sun, 22 May 2016 17:09:00 +0000

Life is all about random occurrences that coincide leaving incidences and circumstantial situations that many would call fate or destiny.

Whichever you choose to believe in -

what is your goal?

Many of us go through life either taking the backseat or charging forward. Doing so, we end up with different experiences and different expectations. Things that aren't in control are where we're born, who are our family, what country do you reside in initially, what faith are you brought up to believe in? Have you ever thought about that?

Aside from those, we literally decide our outcome in life. You want to be a millionaire - you take the risk and push yourself till you achieve it. You want a laid back life doing a 9-5 job and withdrawing enough for rent and food for the family, you just do that simple job that supplies you enough.

I remember when I was younger and many of the essays or talks as a primary school student revolved around "my ambition". Back then when the mind was raw and unaware of real-life bribery, cheating, discrimination, racism - how simple life is. Though you did not have a luxury house or car neither a nokia 3310, the only thing you had to think of was handing in your homework to avoid scolding from that math teacher.

As I grew older things changed. I developed skills, developed awareness of the situation and surrounding. Dreams were still beyond our galaxy, a voyage to the unknown.

In a gist, I wanted to be a

1. professional pool player,

2. scientist,

3. astronaut,

4. formula 1 racer,

5. musician,

6. youtuber,

7. surgeon,

8. mechatronic engineer

- but look where I am today?
- A doctor that is keen to specialize in Dermatology. It's a really long way.. but for now that's my journey.

One may say what we choose to become is the sum of all our experiences and advice that we have recollected throughout the many years before jumping into college or university or for some straight into work. Yes, opportunity is an important thing. I know of many who wanted to be doctors but due to lack of monetary funds or scholarships, they're doing something totally non-health related. I also know of people who wanted to be a big time business owner, but struggling to make ends meat.

So today I ask you, what is your goal? I made my goal simple yet difficult since I was young.

~ Even if I end up looking like a fool, so long as somebody sees me and has a better day or even a laugh - it was worth the effort.

In essence, to make an impact on this Earth;

not a small one if I may say so ~

Have I achieved it? Probably in baby steps. What about you? Are you simply going through life living it for yourself? What is your goal?

Do you English or England?

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 05:22:00 +0000

The picture above got me thinking.

How often do we butcher our words. As I speak English primarily, this doesn't occur too frequently. Most often such pronunciation errors occur amongst people who speak it as their second language.

In Malaysia, the national language is Malay. Having said that, not all Malaysians speak Malay. What surprised me even more awhile back is some don't even speak a word of Malay or English despite living here for years/ their entire life.

I made a video about it. You can find it at the end of the page. Back to the topic today - we cannot fault people like the person above who repeatedly said cocknice instead of clockwise. This is because their tongues are not accustomed to pronounce such "r's" and "ss" (if you can imagine what I'm trying to say).

Let me mention clearly that I'm not making fun of this person or throwing racist jokes against Malay, Chinese or Indian ethnicities who do not speak fluent English. We must always look at things from the other person's perspective.

Taking this person and myself as an example.

I speak English well, he speaks Chinese well.

- no intonational errors in our respective languages.

He speaks England, I speak China.

Do you get my drift now?

In conclusion, let's not be hasty to joke about other people (as funny as it may be) like the story of the auntie who was selling coke but kept saying cock. If you don't usually speak Chinese, instead of saying yi tiu (one piece), you may end up saying ni diu (you F**k).

If you can speak more than one language or dialect, you're already awesome!

Have a great weekend all! You're fantastic!

AUNTIE ONLY SPEAK CHINESE !!!

The Beggar and I

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 16:00:00 +0000

No, the picture above was not the beggar I saw.

The pic above was googled. I didn't have the heart to take a picture of the man even from a distance. Suffice to say, he was a mid 30's to 40 gentleman; unkempt with poor overall hygiene, cavitating teeth, barefoot and with nothing but a rugged t-shirt and shorts.

It is only common to avoid eye contact or even conversation with "beggars". For most, people have preformed ideas of why the people beg.

Were they there by choice? or is there a syndicate behind it all?

If there was one thing humans are vulnerable to, it is compassion. Nobody says look at the Malaysians. They say, "think about the Africans everytime you have leftover food". The attacks in Syria, bombings in Paris, earthquake in India - and people send multitudes of supplies in form of medicine, food, clothings and some even money.

A few days ago I went to the automated teller machine as I was running short on cash. As I parked my car and walked in I noticed the man squatting at the side stairwell. I imagined that he would somehow ask passer-by's to give him money. As I vacated the bank, he approached me and asked for money -

"Minta wang, saya lapar. Tolong bagi sikit wang untuk makan".
(give me money, i'm hungry, please give a little so i can get food)

I gave him a simple hand gesture indicating I was not going to do so (no I did not flip him off). But I then felt maybe I should do something for this man. I walked a block away to find a coffee shop that sells a good meal. I bought some for myself and also got him a pack of teriyaki chicken rice with a char siew pao.

It totalled up to be less than RM10, but when I gave it to him - he immediately showed his gratitude. As I walked away I saw him scavenge the bag of food and devour the bread so urgently.

To me, it may not be much. But I can imagine that it may have been his only meal for the past several days or that even to come. I'm not one to give money away unnecessarily, but since he asked for food - why not. I urged him to get a job as he was physically able, but he showed humiliation and an expression of being rejected.

I guess we can only do so much. Leave it with a prayer ~

State of Mind

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:28:00 +0000

This picture reflects exactly what I'm feeling at the moment.

Looking back at 2015 that's just a week ago, Wow.

Truly a year that played a pivotal role towards my life's plan. Experiences that can't be bought, and questions of the future that are still a somewhat mystery.

In a gist, here's 2015 - as the full story may take 10's of thousands of words and emotions to convey *best to catch me for a cuppa if ya can!

1. Helping my countrymen, Kelantan

2. Disappointed by PPUM

3. The American dream

4. Disappointed by KKM

5. A new adventure in Malaysia, Kuching

6. Medical to Dermatology

7. Youtube stardom still a distant future

8. 2016 - still with big dreams but nothing concrete as usual

Well, the thing that bugs me most is to see people advance in life while I "lag behind". The pathway I chose is a really long journey, and I still can't help but think about the WHAT IFS.

Every year I would make certain resolutions. Needless to say some are met and some may never see light. This year I didn't make any yet. I guess I'm still finding my way in this State of Mind.

What about you?

NEVER STOP LEARNING!!!

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:56:00 +0000

They say curiosity killed the cat. I say curiosity saved the other cats.

From the time you and I were born, we NEVER stopped learning. If there was a day where you can definitely 100% say you didn't learn anything - you have got to share with me what did you do on that day. FYI, sleeping or being comatosed or dead - technically you're learning within your dream despite the motorless physical state.

Learning need not be a degree or even attending a class. Learning is when you learn something new no matter how minuscule it seems. Example, you walk pass an busy street in New York - you subconsciously learn about people behaviour or even from an advertisement on the billboard. What about in the dessert? You learn about how the wind and weather changes throughout the day.

In my profession, we can never stop learning. The day we stop, is the day we give a subpar treatment to our patients. The world changes daily. And although the steps in managing a simple cough and cold may seem the same, as technology and biomedicine progresses - vaccinations come about and possibly one day an instant relief tablet.

Having said that, I am quite tired of it. Since young the aim was always to achieve straight A's in exams. 80% although an A, was still not good enough. Yes, I am ASIAN level. Going through medical school despite my personal belief it was considered a "holiday course" to me back then, I still studied taking exams one after another.

Years later and although my instagram and youtube may seem all the happs (happening), I still have to make time and study after working or even during. The road to become a specialist is long. For those who know me, I'm the slacker or the class. Not that I choose to be. Somehow I find that there are so many things to learn and see or do other than reading a book or doing questions after questions.

I may have ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) without me realizing. But I just cannot sit still when it comes to studying. It's such a bore listening to people telling me to study or etc. It's cool to know more about whatever I am doing. But the fact I have to sit another million exams to get there... I'm certain some of you understand my exact feelings very well.

In the end I ask myself - is it because I don't find what I'm doing interesting? Or am i just pure lazy. I guess it's a mixture of both. But do wish me luck for the hurdles I face in life. Hopefully one day I will look back at this post and say I made it through all those useless exams and achieved the ambition I desire.

Remember, knowledge is power. Knowledge is a right and a privilege. Let's make the best of it and

NEVER STOP LEARNING!

HOUSEMAN are COCKROACHES !!!

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 14:43:00 +0000

Man, that title - like the picture above just sends jitters down people's spines.

I don't know why but whenever I start a video or post, I tend to always reiterate the fact that I am a doctor. e.g.

"As you all know, I am a doctor"

I must apologize as I tend to have short-term memory unlike my readers/ people who watch my videos. #IMHO (In my honest opinion) there must be a God because me becoming a doctor with the little effort I put in compared to my colleagues - is a miracle. Them people are hardcore nerds man. I guess that's why I write and make videos - a hobby/ place to runaway from the "responsibility" bestowed upon me with the title DOCTOR.

Anyway, a week back I released a video with the title
"HOUSEMAN are COCKROACHES !!!".
Before jumping to conclusions that I am a malignant power-house medical officer who humiliates and condemn my junior doctors - houseofficers, Please do watch the video.

Surprised to say that video of mine went semi-viral amongst the doctor-circle in Malaysia (8000 plus views as i type). It is my most popular video since years back when I made violin videos or other videos that I removed from youtube in light of my professional outlook. Essentially, my video drew mixed feelings.

I spoke about what I see happening - somewhat like a daily routine: Senior doctors belittling the junior ones. If you didn't know, a medical student is proud and happy despite the "stress" up until they begin working from the bottom up. Most medical schools prepare the young padawan with knowledge to overcome illnesses. However, this knowledge sometimes only ends up lost in translation to clinical application.

If you've lost me there (geddit lost in translation? *crashcymbal), I'm talking about the stride from being a student and leaping to the heavy shoulders of a doctor. Although they're taught how to problem solve in medicinal sense - dealing with a patient for real is a whole different ballgame. The vast array of disease and atypical variants are astonishing to say the least. With that in mind, the junior doctor is not given a moment of failure.

At least in Malaysia, from the day you report to work -

YOU'RE EXPECTED TO FUNCTION!

I won't get into the details of it, but basically the learning curve is near 90 degrees steep and the student must be able to cope with physical and emotional stress daily. The issue is, like any other profession there comes a time when he or she experiences the BAD BOSS.

As I said, it's all about expectations. The houseman (or any other junior doctor) must endure brutal remarks or sometimes even physical abuse for mistakes as minute as a word written wrongly on the patient notes. You may think I'm exaggerating, but I assure you I am not. This kind of attitude from the senior doctors is what I was trying to address.

If we don't teach the younger generation what is wrong from right, they will grow up and be 'wrong' like their predecessors

I must clarify that I did not mention by any means that it is wrong for the superior to "teach" the junior, but instead of socially humiliating the person in front of patients and the surrounding on-lookers - to approach mistakes or inadequacies in a more appropriate manner. I won't continue further but let the video speak for itself.

HOUSEMAN are COCKROACHES !!!
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Finally, for the ones who thumbbed up my vids as I was standing up for the so called "victimised", as I said at the end of the video - people will not ill treat you by any standards unless you are not up to the minimum expectation. So like I always do for myself, I urge everyone to evaluate themselves regularly to better ourselves and to improve patient safety.

Sleepless Night

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 21:05:00 +0000

This is me for the past few hours.

Working as a doctor I'm rather used to not sleeping for up to two days in a stretch. As such whenever I have the luxury of sleeping early or in on a Saturday morning, I utilize what was once taken for granted.

Next week I'll be starting my 1st week long "on-call" in Dermatology. Yes, the entire week I am subject to calls from the entire Sarawak for dermatology advice. Exciting! Although my "jonah-ness" scares me, I look forward to a pleasant week of learning and helping others.

But for now... Tonight i shall be awake for no reason at all. Just because my mind chooses to not sleep. Definitely going to be feeling it by noon.

Have a great and rested night/day people!
Be thankful to God for you are able to wake up to a new day!

Top 20 EASY dance MOVES

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:05:00 +0000

Yes, you read it right!

If you're anything like me, you love to watch X-factor, Fear Factor, American Idol, So You Think You can Dance and many other "reality TV shows".

Today we touch the topic of Dance. While most of us are born with two left feet and probably the gracefulness of elephants and rhinoceros-es; there are the lucky or some say talented few who make the art of dancing look effortless

There are many dancing styles from ballroom to hip-hop and even ballet or latin. All offering some form of eyegasms we normal people can experience. But, if you know me one bit, you would know that I almost never say no to a challenge.

In my limited dancing career that started from young to beats of Michael Jackson and the more recent K-Pop, I have won several awards. Don't make me start naming them. The list would be too short to show my prestige. HAHA.

So here it is, my latest video I uploaded on youtube. A simple video to make you become a pro in two and a half minutes! ENJOY! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe!

https://www.youtube.com/user/benedictsachdev0

Top 20 EASY dance MOVES

Yes, you may break out in hysterical laughter now. I seek to amuse and abuse your thoughts.

Born A Racist - Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 17:03:00 +0000

Judging by the title, you know what i'm going to write about.

It's simple. Humans are Homosapians. However due to differences in our genetic structure, we appear differently. This is what gives us our individual uniqueness. Although, on this very planet - we classify ourselves also according to our origins that give us a relatively similar appearance.

in a word

RACE

Since years before even your great grandfather was born, people were racist. Everyone knows about slavery with the "blacks" and the apartheid. In such an advanced stage of human evolution with technology and somewhat borderless travel, it's interesting how Racial intolerance is still rampant.

Malaysia is one of the only country boasting a multiracial society. Not saying that other countries do not have different races, but here in Malaysia it's very apparent. The "whites and the blacks" are generally the minority. The great thing about the multiracial society is the ability to adapt and embrace other cultures.

That said, as reported on a near daily basis - racism is still the tool of division by many. I would say that their "pemikiran kolot". I personally am from a mixed racial marriage with diverse cultures and hence I strongly stand against racism. Take a look at this video that I stumbled upon:

Born A Racist

At the end of it, I stand to my statement - we need to learn from the children and not from the elder generation or even mine. Teach the young and innocent to grow rightly and the future of Malaysia/ mankind will advance further.

Imagine if one day aliens came to earth and wanted peace? Think of Star Trek and its multiracial/ cultural/ planet/ religious acceptance.

Hitz.FM Sarawak The Martian!

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 23:00:00 +0000

Nope, I don't work at hitz.fm in case you're wondering. And I'm not sponsored by them - though I wouldn't mind :P

I was talking to a bunch of friends awhile back. It's normal to compare with other people. Somewhat making them or yourself a yard-stick. No doubt I am very blessed in so many ways, I think it's only normal to say -

FREE is GOOD
The problem is that most of the time, GOOD is NOT FREE.

SO... I was telling them how this one friend of ours seemingly wins contests time and time again. It made me feel " ... ". Reason being the prizes he wins are in the hundreds to thousands! And among one of the prizes was a GoPro. If you don't already know, I'm a youtuber and I spend lots on stuff like this. Not that I need'em to make my videos. But I am quite a geek about these things.

Well, the wait is over! I actually won a radio competition. I somehow managed to be the first caller through to win movie passes to the screening of "The Martian" featuring Matt Damon.

My conversation on radio:
DJ (guy) - What do you think of Matt Damon?
Me - Well, I think he's a good actor.
DJ (guy) - Oh he's just a good actor not a good looking man?
Me - Um well, you know.. that'd be awkward if i said that (in my mind - i'm a dude, he's a dude, the fella asking me questions is a dude - this some gay shizz goin on)
DJ (girl) - Basically today is your last day on earth. Jeng Jeng Jeng. What would you do?
Me - Well, I'd probably spend time with my family - cuz you know, i prolly won't see them for a long time.
DJ (guy) - What an honourable answer. And for that we're gonna hook you up with movie passes to the screening of The Martian.

And essentially the conversation ended.
How do i get my tickets ah? When and where do I show up for the movie?

Hopefully they call me back or message me. Haha. Quite good ratings this show.

If I can win, anybody including YOU CAN WIN TOO!
Have a swell week! Just don't get stung by a bee!

B***h I'mma Trip and Kick YOU!

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 14:45:00 +0000

Yes fellow readers, I meant every word right there in the title!

Unless you live in a cocoon, another galaxy or you're an "uninformed oblivious ignorant" person; you would know the REFUGEE situation happening. Basically, there's a Syrian refugee crisis where people are fleeing the country across borders out of desperation due to the current ongoing civil war.

Many countries have started accepting thousands of refugees and efforts are being made to accommodate more. It's really tragic to see the lives of innocent people ruined due to war. Imagine the children who knows nothing about what's happening. They end up being orphaned or even killed.

This person in the video below made me even more upset. I mean, WOMAN YOU'RE A JOURNALIST/ CAMERA WOMAN!!! In my opinion, people working in the news should be unbiased and have neutral grounds when working. When you're done with work, it's up to you. Well, i'll leave it to you guyz to decide.

JOURNALIST CAUGHT ON CAMERA KICKING REFUGEES

Journalist Caught On Camera Kicking Refugees
This woman was caught on camera kicking and tripping refugees
Posted by NowThis on Tuesday, September 8, 2015

By the way, the lady was apparently removed from duty (aka fired) by the newscasting station. Let's all be people of empathy and sympathy for other human beings okay?

Who on Earth blogs nowadays?!

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:10:00 +0000

They say a picture paints a thousand words. Well, that picture says a few words and well.. That's all it needed to say.

My intentions of blogging that started way back in high school more than a decade ago weren't like other kids. Most were to rant about crappy student life, diss the so call "cool kids" without them knowing, and no money to buy paper and a diary so save by typing online (after all nobody reads the nerd's blog).

I began writing (or should I say typing) to better my command of english, essay writing and as a means to channel my thoughts. I also started as back then it was the in thing to own a blog. After awhile the craze continued but I got bored and stopped; restarted in university with ads! Yes, make some money while sharing nonsense that readers like you get conned to read! (jokes)

click here to see my very first blogpost

But the question really is:

Who on earth blogs nowadays?!

Social media has grown so rapidly since a decade ago and in all honesty,
I feel blogs are ... dead. Think about it - there's facebook, instagram, twitter, snapchat, youtube. They're so much more exciting than reading 1000's of words that most of us just scroll past, seeing only the pictures in-between.

You know I'm right! You just stopped to see this line right after all the pictures in-between. Go read the previous paragraph you bum!

Moving on, let's not confuse ourselves with sites like thehuffingtonpost where we read articles so commonly via shares on facebook. Those are professional sites, not blogs. Let's remind ourselves what blogs are via wikipedia:

In a gist, I believe a blog which for some remote reason stands for WEBlog - should be thought of as a Wlog. This is in reference to Vlog, that stands for video log, a Wlog stands for written log. Now don't mindscrew us all by saying, "but Benedict, since you type instead of write why not say Tlog as in typing log". Ain't nobody gonna accept new terminology now. Blog is blog. The end.

In conclusion, you're probably mind-baffled as to why I'm talking about all this. It's simple. I have all the other social media platforms and since someone asked why did I blog again after the prolonged hiatus - my answer is:

I can't be recording myself daily as nobody would like to watch me on a daily basis. Also, writing brings out the more subtle side of me, making me less of a weirdo and lunatic given I'm a doctor.

A Malaysian Government Doctors Rant

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 18:32:00 +0000

As a child I was pre-groomed to be a doctor. Those who know me would probably say - we know! However, I don't say this merely due to my Punjabi side of my mixed heritage.

Remember when you were in school and they make you write those essays "My ambition" ? Well, I wanted to be a scientist/ surgeon. Probably due to my constant analytical and scientific inquisition.
Knowledge was powerful, and I as many - wanted to be powerful.

As I grew older, my mind was open to new and more intriguing career paths. By the age of 14-years-old I wanted to be a professional pool player! And I believed it was achievable! Youngest world champion was only 15. I would've been younger :P Ah, the big dreams.

It didn't stop there and never stopped since. I went through a lengthy process of trying to be a musician, engineer, and race car/ f1 driver. But, my asian heritage eventually pushed me to the line of medicine believing that the rest are merely hobbies than career options. With much debate and heaps of miracles - I am as you already know, a Doctor.

Many would argue that I should chase my dreams and do what I love in life. Suffice to say, God has a greater plan for every one of us. And looking back, I am glad I chose to follow God's plan. I am who I am today and have everything I have because I chose to follow.

Do not misinterpret me. I do have my complaints and dissatisfactions being a doctor. I wanted to quit being a doctor many times for many reasons:

the lengthy hours, no day off, no proper meals,

inappropriate wage, donkey work, lousy colleagues,

poor patient care, and the list goes on.

In a gist, I felt that I deserve(d) more for the effort and heart I put into my work and to the patient's I care for.

Yes yes. I know what's on your mind and many especially Malaysians.

"You should know that being a doctor is a sacrifice; if you're in it for the money you should do something else"

Those are the common lines used. But let me say this very LOUDLY:

CHOOSING TO BE A DOCTOR DOES NOT MEAN YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE A PAUPERS/AVERAGE LIFE AND NEGLECT YOUR ENTIRE PERSONAL WELL BEING, FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

I say this because we as doctors in Malaysia have already come to a point where there's no return.

We (doctors who work in the government) have the

GOVERNMENT SERVANTS ATTITUDE:

jealousy, discontent, abundant complaints, can I punch out yet.

We constantly draw self pity amongst friends who are working other jobs and are doing much better than us. Always saying "Not as rich as you", "Don't have so much free time as you", "On-call".

We stereotype doctors in the private sector as sell-outs/ money hungry people. Yet, We complain about being over-worked and underpaid on a weekly if not daily basis. I know countless doctors who work second jobs: e.g insurance, MLM's, online businesses, and etc.

We become workers than doctors. Rather than taking that extra half hour or even 15 minutes to explain to a patient the need for a lifestyle change for his/her illness- many scold the patients and condemn them for their actions that brought them to the hospital. Imagine if you were the ill patient. I guarantee that you probably think twice about going to see a doctor the next time you're ill. You'd probably go to the "bomoh" or "sin seh". And doctors probably say, why didn't he/she come see us rather than seek alternative medicine. Geez I wonder why???!

We become critics and Gods. Many Senior doctors instil fear into houseman (junior doctors)/ medical-officers (junior compared to specialists and consultants) and as such create an unwanted working environment that essentially says -

do not disturb me, if you do i will scold you ;

you must know how to be a doctor, but i'm not going to teach you how.

And if something goes wrong?? You can imagine the ferocity and beating the young doctor goes through. Common sense, a person can never learn if he or she is never taught to begin with.

The years of diligent study and joy we brought to our families when we received the title MBBS or MD on our graduation day, to some young doctors seem pointless and a wasted effort. The potentials of individuals who could have been an outstanding physician/surgeon/ etc -

ruined by the so-called "more experienced doctors".

Many of us who practice would probably agree that we would not want our children to become doctors due to any number of reasons I mentioned above.

I leave you with this to ponder upon:

What do you think is the problem with our system compared to other countries?
Is it the hierarchy that everyone hates yet when in power uses blatantly?
Is it the patient to doctor ratio?
Or does it boil down to doctors in the government service being "under-paid"?

Btw, I have a youtube channel too! click here

Need extra income too ya know :P LOL

To change or NOT to change

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 05:23:00 +0000

Change is a word that describes the forever constant and perpetual innovation of a specific item or circumstance. Simply put, change is a process that occurs everyday at any point in time, without people even realizing it's occurrence.

From a baby we change into young learners, mimicking and slowly developing our own cognitive ability. By the time we know it, we're already in the dilemmas of teenage-hood. Scouring for the most beautiful girlfriend and engaging ourselves into activities that would slowly define our permanent character.

Jump forward past college and obtaining the dream career with a scroll that not only honors our parents desire for our lives but also take us on a path away from our comfort zone. We then only really start to realize that change has happened.

We weren't that same toddler in diapers or class monitor. We evolved into a person of contribution to society and one that prolongs mankind's existence by starting our own families with children.

But let us not mistake that despite change being flowery, it may also lead us unto a narrow and dim path where regrets will crop up, pushing us onto the edge of the tallest peak in the vicinity. Contemplating the decision to change our life with death. Interesting isn't it?

We live our lives aiming for the next "A" or 4.0 GPA, pay-rise and the next luxurious holiday, but only the few aim to change their lives from zero to hero. And thus i leave you with this,

What's your CHANGE today?

P.s. Should i change my blog layout? Haha. Have a gr8 day!

- Posted using BlogPress from BeN'Z iPad mini Retina

Damn cheating boyfriends

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:52:00 +0000

People give their heart and emotions to that other person who they deemed to be worthy of it. In this current day, finding the right person is like striking a lottery. Many people end up playing with the other person's emotions. With lies, false promises, and worst of all - cheating with another person.

Cheating may just be as simple as a kiss on the cheek or all the way downright dirty sex. Whichever it may be, being the victim of such a truant lover is nothing to shout about. It just ends up with a bitter taste in the mouth and lots of questions mostly causing self doubt. Insecurities will arise and the most common questions would be:

"Why me?
What have I done?
Am I not good enough?"

If you've ever been in such a situation, my sincerest sympathy. That said, I made a video just sharing a view point on this. In a gist, calling cheaters ass holes who aren't worthwhile, and telling those cheated on to be happy the have a bad-hat out of their life, and those cheating with - there's a high likelihood they'd end up playing victim in the near future.

do watch and enjoy! share with friends who have been in a similar situation or are currently going through this hardship!

Damn cheating boyfriends

btw, go watch the movie - love, rosie (beautiful show)

Father, son & alcohol

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:15:00 +0000

A father taught his son about the evils of drinking alcohol. He put a worm in a glass of water and another in whisky. The worm in the water survived while that in the alcohol curled up. He asked his son, "what do you learn from that?" His son replied, "when you drink alcohol, you won't have worms."
Haha. Got this from a pastor at a church in Johor Bahru. Funny. :)

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5 years, Officially a Doctor! MBBS

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:58:00 +0000

As the title goes, this morning I woke up as Benedict Sachdev the medical student from IMU.
I will be sleeping tonight as Dr Benedict Sachdev MBBS (IMU).

It has been a long journey of 5 years.

Began on the 28/2/08
2 and a half years pre-clinical phase1 at Bukit Jalil IMU campus
2 years clinical phase 2 at IMU Seremban Campus and half a year at IMU Batu Pahat Campus
Ended on the 28/2/13

The past years have been full of wonderful memories from the

mind blowing orientation of ragging and bullying,

enjoying the daily 2 hour lectures as a holiday,

memorizing FLM's at the library,

practicing clinical skills at the clinical skills unit,

representing the batch, house team and IMU in sports,

attending life changing talks,

having tea in the library and hanging out at the student pool lounge,

rushing assignments like a mad person,

waking up as early as 5 am to get to the hospital,

preparing presentations one after another,

enjoying my life staying next to the beach,

watching movies at the cinema on a near weekly basis,

playing games, youtubing and making videos,

talking with people of superior intellect and ... ,

embracing the government health care system with my now fellow colleagues,

sharing memories and tears with patients,

witnessing life and it's middle and end,

travelling back and forth as the only crazy person from Port dickson to Seremban on a daily basis,

running home on weekends to spend time with family and friends,

studying last minute and passing by God's grace,

staying for the first time in my life with a housemate,

food hunting and tasting with buddies,

hanging out at the shopping mall,

football gang/futsol gang,

sitting exams one after another,

and lastly - enjoying this experience of learning with wonderful friends, lecturers, staff, and most importantly family & God.

Truly I tell you, this course at IMU (international medical university) has been life changing, maturity growing, knowledge overwhelming, fun and leisure filled, and lastly one of a kind!

Thank you my dear family, friends, colleagues, teachers, lecturers, university, hospital and clinic staff, and everyone else who have played even a minor role in my journey at IMU. Most importantly thank you God who without I would not have become Doctor Benedict Sachdev!

Congratulations MeDt108 / C2/10! Press on and be a good impact to society. Always remember, you can do it! FAR OUT!

for those wondering, i got a family medicine case for my exam with ischaemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver and alcoholism. I was asked about both my obs&gynae as well as orthopaedics portfolio.

Final Exam for MBBS

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:42:00 +0000

Short note. sorry for the lack of updates. have been busy with chinese new year celebrations and now in 3 days time - Wednesday 27/2/13 I will be sitting for my final examination!

After 5 years in the medical course at IMU(international medical university, Malaysia), it boils down to this:

Waiting in the hall at IMU Seremban campus at 7:30am on wednesday.
They call me for exam
1 hour with a patient with any type of disease under the sun - obtain a full history, perform a thorough physical examination, make a diagnosis, plan out the investigations and management
half hour with 3 examiners about the patient
half hour with another 3 examiners about any of my 10 portfolios/reports I prepared in my final semester

And by then, I go home and sulk/ celebrate.

On Thursday 28/2/13, that is the following day -
I will know if I will continue being regular Benedict, or Doctor Benedict!

Do Pray for me. I reallly realllyy need it! haha.

To the rest of my colleagues, all the best! Here goes nothing!

Harlem Shake! Do it!!!

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:44:00 +0000

From a meme to a viral video that some say has spread faster than PSY's Gangnam Style!

I need no further introduction - Enjoy this video that my cell group made just because it had to be done!

Harlem Shake Malaysia - Chinese New Year Edition

Hope you enjoyed! Like, Share & Subscribe!

I HATE HOMEWORK!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:50:00 +0000

Many of you may agree or choose to disagree to the title.

If you fall in the latter, Screw you :)

Homework is a never ending thing. Whether you're a student, a teacher, an office clerk, or even the President of United States.

One thing to learn is: Kill those homework givers or they will kill you :P

Anyway, made a video the other day! Wohoo! Sorry it ain't in HD though. I did record it in HD for those of you who follow my Instagram. But while editing, i never knew you have to create a project on iMovie in HD otherwise you can't save it in HD later on. oh well...

Next time kays peepz!

I HATE HOMEWORK!!! - lifeofbenz

Don't forget to tell your friends about it, thumbs up and subscribe!

SNSD Girls Generation!

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

For obvious reasons, I need not introduce today's post.

For those who are still oblivious, the title is a 9 girl Korean sensation world famous for their catchy songs. Probably more so by their insanely tremendous beauty/ hot looks!

Well, the argument up till the end of time would be - Korean girls - Plastics (cosmetic surgery)

To most girls, they'd be jealous and snub'em. To most guys if not all, they'd be drooling and wanna date/bed'em!

This song has been out awhile and I thought of sharing it due to its catchy yet diverse and beautiful beat, mix, and tune!

Enjoy the song/ girls - whatever rocks your boat :)

Girls' Generation 소녀시대_Front-Runner Stage "I GOT A BOY"_KBS MUSIC BANK_2013.01.18

And here's a little encore they did at their live performance, combining some of their most famous songs:

Girls' Generation 소녀시대_Encore "Genie+Hoot+Gee"_KBS Yoo Hee-Yeol's Sketchbook_2013.01.18

Betcha like that :P
Btw, did you notice that all their pictures feature their amazingly long sexy legs? Just food for thought.

WahDuhEff?!!

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:14:00 +0000

The title is the youtuber who posted this.

I rarely watch videos longer than 5 minutes unless they are really good. The content on this video is just like its title.

A must watch for sure! Hence the millions of views already.

PEOPLE ARE AWESOME 2012

And Ironjagg commented:

HAHAHA!

Are you awesome?!

Dear, Eat my dick!

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Not trying to be crude/ rude, but you know how people always get angry and start scolding you? The conversation ends up with suck my dick or eat my dick or somebody else's penis.

Well, look no further today - Louis took it seriously and here's the scoop on what it is like to actually eat a big fat cock. (sorry for being rude!)

Eating Penis Slow Motion

How did that make you feel? Tasty isn't it?

It just gets funnier!!

noreply@blogger.com (BeN'Z) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

A short remix of the whole "political" incident. LOL

Dance Remix: Listen! Listen! When I Speak, Listen!

1 comment was to play this in clubs. Farout.

You probably can buy the game soon!