7th Occupational Therapy (6.6.07)

06 June 2007

Today is the 6th time I'm taking bus #21 to TTSH and the 70min long bus ride has slowly evolved into an enjoyable experience... On the way, bus #21 would bypass Bedok Reservoir, Eunos, Geylang, Kallang and Jalan Besar before reaching Novena. Something unforgettable along the way would be the morning buzz at major bus stops, scenic Bedok Reservoir in the cool morning, busy traffic at Eunos, bustling Geylang Serai, Circle Line Stage 2 construction, funeral in a corner shophouse at Geylang Lorong 36, flats besides Kallang River that are due for demolition, hardware shops at Jalan Besar, City Square under construction, charcoal workers loading charcoals along Serangoon Road and the quiet Mcnair estate...

Besides admiring the roadside scenery, I would listen to my beloved discman playing the tunes of Yaida Hitomi "Single collection" (1st ride 22.3.07), Ito Yuna "HEART" (2nd ride 19.4.07), Every Little Thing "Crispy Park" (3rd ride 27.4.07), Shiina Ringo "平成風俗" (5th ride 23.5.07) and Ito Yuna "HEART" (6th ride 6.6.07) to kill time and prevent motion sickness...

Upon reaching my destination bus stop at St Michael's School, I would need to cross the overhead bridge and zebra crossing, before walking up Sinaran Drive to arrive at TTSH. This brisk stroll up the gentle slope act as an adjustment interval after the long ride on bus #21...

Today's session began with the routine Q&A and measurements by Pei Fen. For the past 2 weeks, there is still stiffness and aching at the joints when I wake up in the morning. Pei Fen explained that it is very common for many patients. I incidentally found out that pain can still be felt at the fracture while doing the wrist exercises to form a fist. I also told Pei Fen about the blue-black sensation felt at my 3rd knuckles, which Pei Fen said that massaging might help reduce that feeling. Above all, Pei Fen told me that my left palm is suffering from muscle atrophy...

Unlike previous session, we have a young secondary school teacher Ms Norshida (phonetic) as observer today. Ms Norshida is here at TTSH as part of MOE's effort to enhance Pastoral Care syllabus...

Again, the 15min fluidotheraphy made my left hand red instantaneously. Next, I am back at the BTE PRIMUS exercise machine, where I trained turning the knurled knob, squeezing the grip handle and turning the medium screwdriver...

Today treatment is a shorter one compared to previous sessions. After the treatment, I had lunch at TTSH Kopitiam food court, eating cai fan, before going to the pharmacy to buy a pink Stitch soft toy for myself... As usual, I go to Orchard for some light shopping...

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