Shortcut to Bali

Sunny Sunday and we planned to go on a picnic! :D

Candi Cetho (Cetho Temple) had been decided to be our next short trip destination. This temple is located on western slope of Mount Lawu (on the previous post, we visited Sarangan lake, which located on southern slope of the same mountain :D), on the border between central and east Java provinces. One hour needed to get there from our beloved boarding house in Ngrambe. The journey to this temple is challenging and arouses adrenaline,the road went up and downs, but all the anxiety, dizziness, feeling of unwell are paid off with the breaktaking scenery! Green everywhere, you can see the beautiful tea garden on both right and left side, love! <3 p="">

Don't ask for lunch. We again had satay! 

A high gate standing elegantly under the sky brought our memoris to the temple's gates in Bali, the God's island. That's why I named this post "Shortcut to Bali", the atmosphere here simply reminded us to that beautiful island. You must agree with me, no? ;)

In Javanese language, Cetho means clear or pure. As a place to worship the Siva God, this temple is decorated with a phallus statuse statue as a symbol of Siva. Fyi, phallus is statue which has penis look-alike. The main bulding is trapezoid shaped, located on the highest terrace of the land. Until now, this temple is still used by Hindu societies here for a worshiop ritual place. They put ritual sesajen (offerings) on the statue. When we were there being amazed with the scenery, the fog came down from the hills covering the temple area. 

And near the temple, there's a pura up on the hill, named Pura Kalisodo. :D

To sum up today, It was fun! And the trip was totally worth it! 

Looking forward to another trip! Who knows next time we will find 'shortcurt' to New York? :D 

Trip to Sarangan Lake

Whoa! I miss blogging to the moon and back!

Not because I was that busy and not having time to write... Well, I'm just suffering with loss of signal recently. My dearest team mate seccessfully fixed this poor strength signal problem, so here I am, ready to report the things that happened (esp about the holiday things), and be proud to bring you the photos! 

Remember we had one day off on last Thursday? We went to Sarangan Lake that day. Yes, one day trip to one of the famous lake located on East Java! Yeayness! :]

This picture was (not) beautifully taken by me. Not high-skilled in photography. Haha. *sob*

Sarangan Lake (in bahasa, Telaga Sarangan) is a natural lake that lies at the foor of Mount Lawu, southern slope of the mountain to be exactly, in Plaosan district, Magetan regency, East Java. It took two hours more (omagah!!) from Ngrambe, and two victims of its winding road found and diagnosed with travel sickness. I've had taken my dimenhydrinate pill before beginning this long journey, yet still, I felt nausea and heavy dizziness during the killing-two-hours. 

Sarangan Lake is one of Magetan's tourism. Around the lake, there are two-star hotels, motels and cottages.  I thought I'll be able to see the beautiful green pastures that lies beside the lake, and I was totally wrong, there are lots of souvenir shops and food vendors permanently built beside the lake. They sell everything, from the usual tourism shirt (white or black t shirted printed Telaga Sarangan in center of it, capitally) to wooden photo frames (which also the words Sarangan Lake written in its edge), from traditional snacks to various types of vegetables, from sate to mie ayam. *gulp* We had sate (satay) for lunch. But since I had no heart to eat the cute creatures with two long ears, I orderd chicken satay instead of the rabbit one. I just did not have a heart to grill Conny into satay..... :/

Look! 8 out of 10 chicken satay! With extra peanut sauce on it, yum!

I also found Leontopodium alpinum here! The symbol of endless love. :)

The mission won't be complete without renting the boat or horse riding over the lake. We only tried to ride the speed boat and errr...bebek2an (that's the way we called this boat, a floating watercraft designed to look like a duck.... yes, that's bebek2an!) To those who has vertigo or easily get motion sickness or seasick, steering bebek2an is really not recommended. All of us who tried riding this slow speed boat got dizziness right after. About the horse riding... Well, let the prince charming will be the one who rides the (white) horse to pick me up, and me no need to. Ha-ha-ha. 

I did have a great time! One day trip is tiring and exhausting, yet FUN! See you on the next escape! ;)

Be strong Pa. I love you. Be good soon.

What makes a "Best Doctor"?

Been in hometown for a while, spending night by traveling around the net world. I found one good page (from here), a very good reminder for us as a GP. This article collects opinions about how doctors in one teaching hospital *guess so* define 'good doctor'. May what I've quoted here helps you, my fellow doctors and colleagues, to walk through the rocky roads to be a good doctor. :)

Miguel Paniagua, M.D., geriatrics: "My father said the day you feel comfortable practicing is the day you should quit, as complacency leads to mistakes. We should always be students of the art and science of medicine."

Salvador Cruz-Flores, M.D., neurology: "A great physician should be caring, compassionate and competent but he or she should also be available and affable. A physician should care more for the person who suffers an illness than for the disease a patient has."

Donald Jacobs, M.D., vascular surgery: "How do you define excellence in the profession? Dedication and commitment to provide the most advanced care and the ability to effectively communicate in a compassionate way."

Terry Moore, M.D., rheumatology: "I would define excellence in the profession as being a physician who updates his knowledge daily and keeps abreast of all new findings, teaches medical students, residents, and fellows well, and is active in clinical, transitional, or basic research. A great doctor not only treats the whole patient medically, but is courteous and fully explains and answers a patient's questions."

John Eisenbeis, M.D., otolaryngology: "Always put the patient first. Think about how you would be feeling if you were the patient. What are your concerns as the patient and, as the doctor, believe and address every single one of those concerns. Worry about your patients. If you do, you won't stop trying to cure them until they are cured."

Julie Gammack, M.D., geriatrics: "A great physician puts the needs of the patient above his or her personal, financial, and professional aspirations....hears, not just listens to the patient, and fosters a caring and trusting therapeutic relationship."

Ali Mehdirad, M.D., cardiology: "Be familiar with the latest literature, apply it to patient care, love what you do, respect, communicate, listen, respond to your patients' concerns and always remember that your patient is number one on your list."

Dulce Cruz Oliver, M.D., geriatrics: "A good doctor is a person who will accompany a patient on his or her journey both while suffering and while enjoying life."

Bruce Bacon, M.D., hepatology: "I think it is a privilege to be able to care for patients and to have their trust. Important attributes are to be caring and compassionate, to listen to your patient's needs, to answer their questions honestly, realizing that they are often afraid of what is going on, and to provide careful follow up communicating with patients in language and terms that they can understand."

Ghazala Hayat, M.D., neurology: "I value being such an integral part of the lives of my patients, having their trust, trying my best to cure or alleviate their ailments and furthering the progress of medicine through research and education."

David Karges, M.D., orthopaedic surgery: "A ‘best doctor' is one who is removed of hubris, who avoids the comfort zone and who strives to continually educate patients, and self, about injury and disease."

Jeffrey Teckman, M.D., pediatrics: "When you respect the intellect, are comfortable with the manner, and sense the heart of compassion you know you've got a ‘Best Doctor.'"

Anthony J. Scalzo, M.D., pediatrics: "We take a sacred oath upon becoming physicians and should never lose sight of what is really important, the health of individual patients, their physical, emotional and spiritual needs and those of their family and loved ones. If one's compass heading is set on doing your very best to heal all of these aspects of human health, then you will achieve best practice and always do what is right for the patient."

Dee Anna Glaser, M.D., dermatology: "I believe that you should treat your patients in the same way that you would want your own family treated. If you have done that, you have done the best you possibly could!"

Bill Sasser, M.D., cardiothoracic surgery: "Be prepared to give your best, always. Sometimes it is hard to be happy, but it is never acceptable to be rude. Let the patient know that you are human. Tell them stories about your life and family. Laugh every now and then."

Tim Rice, M.D., general internal medicine and pediatrics: "Great doctors are good communicators. They have the ability to listen to and understand their patient's concerns, and help them understand their condition. Great doctors care about their patients and people in need and are willing to help in anyway they can, whether the patient is sitting in their office or half a world away."

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To me, the best answer goes to this:

Lisa Cannada, M.D., orthopaedic surgery: "My golden rule is ‘always treat the patients as if they are your family members.' Make sure you are available to answer questions and that they understand the answers."

Have you been a good doctor yet? :)

Enjoying New Life in Ngrambe, Ngawi

How are you dear readers? :D

It's good to be back again! After a week spent in city of Ngawi, we finally moved out to one of the village named Ngrambe, which located about one hour journey by car from the town. 

We have been already working in Puskesmas Ngrambe for (more than) 3 weeks. So far I can enjoy the new atmosphere I have to adapt. The people here are very friendly and nice. Hope I will be able to make new friends here!

One day, I had a chance to attend DDTK (Deteksi Dini Tumbuh Kembang) which held in dusun Manisharjo.  I was lucky to have time playing with kids, and I loved to take photos of them, they're incredibly photogenic! The midwives and kader were kiiiiiiinnnddd, and when it's finished and we were about going home, they offered us durian. Yum! I have eaten five pongge (okay, I'm ready to blame) until my partner, Mas Ari, said "Yesterday, when I was on my shift at emergency room, I got a patient with heart attack after eating big packages of durian. You must be careful then." I stopped chewing and soon after we arrived in puskesmas (health center), I asked friend to measure my blood pressure. Thank God it showed 100/70, I was afraid I got sudden hypertension attack et causa eating too much durian. Phew. Anyway, look how cute the kids my digital camera caught! They're effin' adorable! 

And today, we held health seminar about HIV-AIDS to barbers who works in Ngrambe. It went well, the audience kept paying attention to what we presented, and the crowd was gooood. Next, another same-themed seminar in Balai Desa. Yosh! 

The post won't be complete without me telling you the culinary track here. Here are some of my fave. No more sushi, no pizza, no friend chicken, but I enjoy the food which tastes delicious. Yet, nothing can beat my mom's cook :p

Most Favorite! Since I am a noodle lover, I acclaimed this is the best noodle in town, eh, village!

Bakso Bakar, suitable for your afternoon snack. :p

And this!! I made Abon Ayam on sunny Sunday with Ibu Kost. She's very good at cooking!

That's enough for this post. Gonna update soon! Wish me not to be homesick and be able to stay strong living separated from home, please. Thank you for stopping by! See ya!

Quotation

I miss everything about her.
Her smile.
Her laugh.
The way she walks.
The way she talks.

God, I miss her! I've been living in hell since she left me.
I often caught myself staring at her picture.
I remember the day I saw her, even though it wasn't love at first sight. We went to the same university. I knew her but she didn't know me. She was somebody else's girlfriend. But I knew one thing at the first time I saw her. She's got something that words can't tell.

(Test Pack - Ninit Yunita)

Is that nice if there's someone who falls in love with you that deep and never give up on you? May we find one. Amiiiiin. :)

Voice of Ngawi-rica

Yooo wassuuuuppp....! :D

Finally I arrived in Ngawi, my new place called 'home' for the next one year. 

I'm excited, but also lil bit scared about the adventure of it all. To be getting in new work place, to meet new people, to survive getting out from my comfort zone... Well, who doesn't feel afraid? 

Thank God for sending me good friends for accompany. They are the precious ones who will help me going through this challenging year. Since I'm far far away from home, they're all my new family. :)

L to R: Kenny, Ari, Iji, Aini, Elix, Dian, Ervina, me, Intan, Novina, Lisa, Wina, Putra, Leo

The first week in Ngawi, we had to complete the orientation (yes, just like what new employees do before start working) at Dinas Kesehatan Ngawi and RSUD Dr. Soeroto Ngawi. All the staff were nice and friendly. Hope all is going well. :D

And on March 8, one of our beloved roommate, Aini, had her birthday! We brought her baked brownies as birthday tart subtitute. Otanjoubi omedeto Ai! Wish you aaaalllllll the best!