It was an exciting morning. I didn't know that I was going for a government research for Metabolic Syndrome. I woke up at 6.10am. I reached the college at 6.50am. I was lucky no.6 and started my registration. I thought it was just a normal 'FREE' glucose test, but by looking at it. It's more than that. The place was soon flooded by aunties and uncles by 8am. I was lucky I was one of the early birds. 7.50am: They poke the butterfly needle and withdraw blood from me 8am: They made me finished up a cup of glucose drink 8.05am: Interview session from a med student 8.15am: Meetup with a doctor checking if there is any growth on my face, and my waist-to-hip body ratio 9am: My 2nd blood withdrawal 10am: My 3rd blood withdrawal And I earned RM30. (with a packet of Nasi Lemak and mineral water) *phew* After a fasting session and a disgusting sugar water drinking session. Picture: Children waiting for their parents