Successful eye surgery with a little shock

5555! calling for your attention to read mai ka?

I just had cataract surgery on the other eye after the first was done early last year ka. I thought it'd be much easier since the left eye didn't have any complicated issue unlike the right eye.

It seemed so and all went smoothly for me to lie down on the operation bed. As it was the final ready preparation, before I started my 'พุทโธ', something hard with some weight fell onto my face. 

Thank goodness it hit my cheekbone and inside my mind, I was wondering if my cheekbone was broken and what the next steps would be.  Definitely, all in the room jumped yet with calm reactions and instructions to bring several types of cold pads. 

Long story short ka:

The eye doctor checked my cheek and said it was fine. She asked if I wanted to continue the surgery. After she confirmed that the accident didn't have any impact on it, I decided to go on with the operation ka. Things worked out smoothly from there.

After it was done, the doctor ordered to have my face x-rayed and the result was a relief like what she said ka.  She said several times she was very sorry about it and so did other assistants.

The doctor explained that the thing fell on me was extra equipment to help doctors see details better which isn't that necessary. 

How did I feel?

- Strangely, besides being shocked briefly, I was really calm and didn't feel angry.

- I appreciated my eye doctor who showed her caring all along. It was also helpful how confident she was to confirm the surgery.

- A little amusing?? story ka: one assistant got close to the surgery bed to kind of comfort me and then hugged me after I said they all must have been relieved because I didn't show any negative reactions to them. Sure they couldn't have agreed more.

She then asked me how old I am....when I said '70', she said, 'Oh! it was the most recent lottery prize for the last two digits.'  I was wrong to think she'd worry about me and my age na ka nia....funny dee mai ka?

I'm doing well and recovering ka...nothing to worry except to be patient to get my vision fully clear.

What an experience na ka.....once is more than enough ka.

Toothpaste as a gift

 Happy Chinese New Year to all ka. Today's the second day for us to celebrate it and after two big meals, I stay back home today with lighter meals kaaa.

Let me share one light cross-culture story na ka.

Last week, I had a little challenge, thinking of a gift to offer to a more senior American colleague who helped be our EdPEx resource person. At first, I thought of an 'elephant bag' for him to bring to his wife and decided not to as I felt it was kind of 'too basic and not consumable'.

After some long thought, I came up with 'Dentiste toothpaste' but again wasn't so sure if it was proper as a gift to an American.

I consulted with Copilot to advise that 'it isn't good as a gift to Americans since it's 'personal care' stuff. Then, I prompted Copilot that Dentiste is a local yet premium brand. Its response changed to add that Lisa (Blackpink) is its presenter and it should be seen as a good choice.

Using a world-known influ works.... up the level of our products too!

Before I gave this gift to our guest, I had to make a little intro what Copilot said and let him know that it's a Thai premium brand....even my Japanese friends love and see it as one perfect gift they always buy to bring back home. My Japanese friends and our 'ship' friends have exchanged toothpastes as gifts for some years now as well. I fulfilled my wish to give a gift that's Thai, consumable, and practical!

What did he say? What else could he say na ka 5555!

Any comments mai ka?

Lovely little stories

Hello all.... I'd like to add a little more smiles to you today na ka....see if this message can do it or not.

Recently, my life seemed to be quite busy, talks and pleasure, enabling me to learn more stories to share.

The first was from a soon-to-be doctor ka. He was chatting with an elderly patient (คุณยาย) while taking care of her wound. Then she asked him to get closer to tell him she dreamed of 'numbers'. He told her he'd plan to buy 2 lotteries if possible. That evening, it so happened that a lottery seller had the numbers. This young doctor did as promised, giving one to คุณยาย.

The story didn't end as expected as both didn't win any prize so my advice was for him to tell คุณยาย to keep the heaven's secret to herself ka.

I enjoyed listening to it, feeling so good about the warm interactions between patient and doctor....what I hope to see and hear more in the future.

The second was from a workshop about standards and quality. I was sharing with them how I defined 'quality'. My example was why I chose to buy 'Srichand lipsticks' not only because they were on sale, but also because of my pride to buy something made by Thais. 

I gave one color lipstick to a young guy who answered my question. I told him it could be for his 'fan' (hard to say it outright these days if it's a 'girl/boyfriend'/ 'hubby'/wife). He told us he sometimes wears lipstick....I told him it was an orange shade, not lip balm. He said it was fine with him and he wanted to try. It was a fun time for all to follow what he'd do and he himself was pleased with the color, saying he liked it ka....narak mak. Learning that he's married, guess he'd have to fight with his wife over the lipstick ka.

Something different was a good sharing to feel belonged.

Do these two stories bring smiles?