2013/06/05

Other Patients' Parents Hailed My Daughter's Pediatrician

It's the scheduled visit of my daughter to her pediatrician so we went there early. When we went inside the outer clinic, my daughter ran to the big box full of toys. She was having so much fun that I didn't have the heart to tell her not to get the toys out of the box. I just reminded her to be careful of the toys. Then I got an old copy of a famous magazine. I was so fascinated by the pictures that I was shocked out of my reverie when I heard the shout of my daughter. She shouted, "Daddy!" I smiled broadly as she threw herself to the arms of her father. Then she excitedly told her father about all the toys in the big box. Then my husband sat beside and inquired about the magazine in my hands. I told him I was looking at vintage engagement rings for sale in the magazine.

He wanted to know what designs I like. I just told him that I like most of the jewelry. My husband wanted me to be specific to the ones I like. So I told my husband that I preferred five pieces of jewelry. He burst out laughing, which made many people looked at us. I then informed my husband that I only want to look at them but I don't want to own the jewelry. My husband nodded because he knew that I meant what I said. He also knew how thrifty I am.

I then heard the secretary of Dr. Catherine Smith, my daugther's pedia, called my daughter's name. She got a thermometer and put it under my daughter's armpit. She also told my daughter to step on the weighing scale. She then compared the results with the previous month's results. She then remarked that there's a marked difference in my daughter's weight. The secretary then inquired about the vitamins and milk of my daughter. I informed her that my daughter is taking vitamins and milk that Dr. Catherine has prescribed. The secretary informed us that she noticed that there's a lot of improvement in the children she saw in the last week.

The parents who heard our conversation also joined in our exchange. They said that they like Dr. Catherine because their children's health has imporved. One parent told us that her son is already eating well. She informed us that she was doubtful at first about the efficacy of the prescribed vitamins since the brand is not popular and expensive. The other parents joined in our conversation and praised Dr. Catherine.

Suddenly, I heard the name of my daughter. The secretary beckoned us to go inside the clinic proper. We said hello and then Dr. Catherine performed an examination on our daughter. The doctor gave her a clean bill of health. I then told Dr. Catherine that we talked about her outside. I added that parents like her because of their children's improved health. She thanked us for our kind comments. She also informed that we shouldn't hesitate to contact us during emergency.

How to Choose the Right Charming, Timeless Timepieces

Time is insubstantial, yet it is something that we attempt to measure accurately or consistently keep track. It is virtually impossible to live our personal lives and operate in modern society without the capability to organise the flow of time properly. Ordinarily, in this contemporary period, we keep track of time with timepieces such as watches.

Other than their primary function of telling time, watches are fashion statements. Indeed, people sometimes make perceptions and judgments about an individual by the watch that they wear. Is he wearing a sleek digital watch with lots of functions? Then he must be a tech geek. Is she wearing a dainty gold-coated watch inlaid with diamonds? Then she must be wealthy; perhaps she may even be a socialite. Is he wearing a bulky, tough-looking watch with an altimeter function? Then he must be an adventurer who needs the altimeter to check altitudes as he reaches mountain peaks.

Some of the best watches that you would like to own are original Patek Philippe watches or other vintage watches. They are charming, and they exude a look of timeless elegance and style. If you want to make a fashion statement, then wearing a vintage watch would surely make you stand out among the crowd. To choose the right one for you, take heed of the following simple tips:

1. Carefully check the overall state of the watch. Ideally, the timepiece should not exhibit damages such as scratches, broken glass, damages, and shock traces. However, if you want to preserve its value as an antique, then do not disregard its patination, or signs of its natural ageing process. Such signs include bits of greenish tarnish on the metal or a brownish, cloudy glass face. Try to stay away from supposedly antique watches that look brand new.

2. With the assistance of a watch expert, open the watch and see if it has all components that are needed for its operation. Remember that replacing a missing component with another one is generally costly and exhaustive. In addition, carefully check inside for damaged parts, rust, sediments, and blemishes. These must all be fixed before you agree to a purchase.

3. Close the timepiece, and put it on your wrist. Does it feel comfortable on your wrist? Does the metal trigger an allergy? Is it too heavy on your forearm? Make sure it looks and feels great when you wear it.

4. After wearing the watch, wind up the crown. Observe if there is any unusual resistance in the winding mechanism; if there is, it means that it is defective. The hands should move smoothly. To do this, compare the regularity of the movements of the vintage watch and your own watch. They should be in sync with each other although a few seconds of delay is acceptable.

5. Lastly, reset the watch by aligning the hand that denotes the seconds at 12.

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