The week that was
25th of June came and passed by. As it is, we dont celebrate anything this year. But having to struggle around at home cos of pain, is a real downer.

Had left to KL with Peter on Monday evening. It was a good drive. We checked into the hotel and after a while went up to KLCC to meet sf, mia, coco and max. It was an interesting meet up. Was meeting Mia for the first time eventhough we have known each other on chat for a few years.

Tuesday was the start of the conference. Nothing spectacular, but it had some interesting moments. The talk on diet made me lose a bit of appetite for an hour or so. Had an interesting discussion with an Indian gentleman working at Jeddah, as well as a senior land surveyor attached with the Survey Department. Followed up with dinner and shopping with the latter at MidValley. It was a reminder not to bother heading there again. The traffic jams and mess in the carpark was a real dampener.

Wednesday morning. Arghh. Was adjusting the water flow from the taps. The water was flowing out slowly and stagnating a bit in the bath tub. The next moment i was falling backwards with the flimsy shower curtain breaking my fall. Ribs fell on the edge of the bath tub and the head just missed the water closet! Very noisy fall. And Peter who was outside didnt realise .... BRB.. OK, am back after like 16 hours later :) Struggled out of the bath and told Peter what happened.

The ribs were ok. Made the mistake of not putting an ice pack immediately. Struggled a bit but could still move about and drive. Made a verbal complain at the reception that there wasnt a non-slip mat in the bath tub, and that water was draining out too slowly. The subang medical centre was just next to sheraton, and yet was just too lazy to pop next door and check up on the injury. Peter had to drive as i was feeling to uncomfortable. That evening when we got back, we noticed that nothing was done about the complaint. Again we verbally informed the reception on what had happened. And off we went to KLCC for dinner. This time it was with sf, farmy and a male friend of farmy. Had earlier called Luq, an old school mate, and he joined us.

When we got back to the hotel, as expected nothing was done. Called the reception and asked if one had to fall and break one's head before the hotel would do something. The nice handyman popped by within minutes. It seems that the non slip mats were recently removed from all the hotel rooms. He had no idea why though.

The next morning off we went for the AGM. Half way through, i slipped out and went shopping :) Yeah, did shopping while in pain. Checked out of the hotel and told a guy at the reception that i was surprised no one from the hotel ever bothered to ask me what sort of injury i sustained and why i was complaining. So much for making guests happy and making their stay a pleasant one. Only at that point did the guy ask if i wished to speak to the duty manager. So much that will do considering i was leaving. I'll probably write a letter to the GM later.

On the drive down, I called up my fellow director, Ong. We stopped by Tangkak and got durians compliments of Ong. Two big bags, perhaps about 30 fruits. Dropped off Peter at his home. Passed a few fruits to a colleague at the office and was back home around 8 plus. Carrying the durians, luggage etc probably aggravated the pain. It was a torture to lie down and to wake up.

The next day dropped the kids at mom's place, and took a cab straight to the medical centre. Seems theres a fracture and the prescription was a corset and painkillers. Thats it. And yeah,lots of rest. Sigh.

I hate falling sick. I hate being cooped up. Yes, having the internet at home does help. But given a choice would rather be at the office. I'll probably take a cab or get my staff to come pick me up tomorrow. As for today, am off shortly. Take my painkillers, and sleep. sleep. sleep. And wait for my bro to send lunch over.