Famous Last Words?

Bumping into a fellow MO on shift with me today, I asked her if those were textbooks sticking out of a bag she was carrying. Grinning, she answered, "It's my belief that tonight will be a good night!"

Well, it's 12:25am at the moment. Total # of cases on the queue: ZERO! Hah! :)


Nip/Tuck

My editor suggested I review this for an upcoming issue of the SMA News, but that might not be for a while since I'm a little occupied with various other things, which is a pity, 'cos I really love this show and wish I could tell more people about it.

Last night's double-episode special, for example, is ER, Chicago Hope, Sex and the City and Six Feet Under all rolled into one. Exciting medical drama, fascinating character studies, a sidestep into the seedy goings-on in Miami ( ie. The Scene aka a "swingers party" -- euphemism for sex orgy ), and a hilarious mystery involving the possible identity of serial womanizer Dr. Christian Troy's stalker / car vandal. I haven't enjoyed a medical TV show this much since ER's famous real-time-one-take-only episode many years ago ( they filmed it "live", complicated resuscitation scenes and all, a feat no other programme has ever been able to emulate ). For me, it's the best of all worlds if i can get my fix of medical action ( plus learn some cool plastic surgery terms like "brachioplasty", woo :)), coupled with ample doses of riveting personal trials, dark humour and ( ahem ) eye candy. Yes yes, Julian McMahon is a dream ( bad boys always get all the female attention haha! ), but in this episode, even Dylan Walsh ( who plays good-doc Brian McNamara ) had his moment: in a tender scene where his marital unhappiness pushes him inexorably closer to one of his patients, his vulnerability renders him almost boy-like as he stands partially illuminated by a light. Made me literally catch my breath.

And FYI, Singapore also has its fair share of good-lookers in the medical profession. Would you like me to name a few? :) Yeah, believe it or not, I'm not a zombie. And hey, ogling works both ways okay. :D


After a slew of busy shifts and only one off-day so far these past 20 days, I've got 2 offs this coming week, and 3 days of annual leave thereafter. Life's looking good, but instead of painting the town red or vegetating, I will be attending intensive exam revision tutorials. The good news though, is the momentum's coming along really well, and I intend to keep it that way. :)

And don't forget, there're two cool new movies due for release soon -- King Arthur ( with the sexy Clive Owen and gorgeous Keira Knightley ), and Spiderman 2 ( which needs no introduction -- Peter Cincotti apparently plays a small role, so look out for that ).

Shall leave you with a TV quote this time.
From Nip/Tuck.

Dr. McNamara: It's erotic when you use a feather. It's porn when you use the whole chicken.


Countdown to the launch of The Joint Venture starts today. Only 10 more days to go. :)
Enjoy your Sunday.