All in A Nutshell

Too many things happened out of a sudden, so i'll just go thru it one by one quickly.

Caramel blended coffee, is that enough to last thru the nite? Well, don't have to..

First time having breakfast in Cafe Cartel. Had a very nice ham and cheese omlette, topped with muffin and bread, with a glass of milk. Dear dear had a mushroom and cheese omlette. Was quite full after the breakfast, still think that i would probably skip lunch..




But.. Went out with yimin and ck to Vivocity for lunch at Terra Cafe. had a super cheesy baked rice while they had chicken cultet and fish and chips. Was funny when Ck thot that the plate of wedges belonged to him when the waiter came to our table. Was walking around till we got tired, as usual. So we went to 'Super hotdog' for a drink. I think one of these days i should eat there, it seems like a cheaper Carl's Jr. They both had an iced mocha, which we think is worse than kopitiam's coffee. I had a good strawberry ice blended. =] Took some photos, funny enough..





After that, i went for dinner with dear dear and khor @ kopitiam, where i thot its the food court, but turned out to be a restaurant under the swissotel group. The first thing that caught my eye was the $9 roti prata. The ambience was really good, quite comfortable talking with khor, nice person. We ordered a meal for 2 and a chicken rice. Interesting conversation there =P Then went off for a late night mahjong game which i won $80.. was quite lucky actually.. Heavy rain that night..



Back to church again in a long time, the presence of God was lingering around me when i stepped into the church, that was a good feeling. But somehow part of me was hardened and refuse to surrender fully. Guess that it would take time for me to accept Christ again.. Went out with Char Leo Ray and Ym after that, Settlers' Cafe, where we play our favorite game, 'Ticket to ride'.. Was good to see them again, talking about what we are recently up to, to know more about what is happening in church and the cell group. Then i went to town to collect my altered pants. Waited 30 minutes for my strawberry smoothies, hee.. including 2 times which they gave me the wrong drink. Had hokkien mee and beef noodles for dinner and a nice dessert. No durian..~!



Tired, but the sacrifice of little sleep gives me so much happiness~!

Haa

Today something absurd happened to me..

I remembered myself getting slashed deeply.
1: I regret for not trying enuff with u.. giving u so much hurts..
2: Chey.. Is that all u wan to say?
1: wad do u expect?
After that, i got slashed again on the same wound..

Call this a regret.. i wished i wasn't so curious to listen at all..

S.H.E- 中國話 MV

Fascinated by the '绕口令' in the song, would think that this is an interesting song..

What's with the service?

Something is wrong with services nowadays.. Was pretty shocked that although prices of food are going up, the quality of service is still the same, or even worse.

1.} Was buying takeaways for myself, sis and dad. A total of 3 packets all different ingredients, so i was chosing as i was ordering. The auntie wasn't very patient, as she was walking she was saying 'no more from this side already ar',' still got a not'.. Was pretty irritated by that attitude, and mumbling dunno what somemore..

2.} Bubble tea for my sis, so b4 me was a ger buying peppermint milktea, one of my favorites. The auntie was on the fone, and so she just anyhow pour an amt of peppermint syrup, that was gross lor.. anyhow make anyhow sell.. Where's the standard?? I was shocked..

What to do? Send them for lessons meh?

Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you'll get or when you'll get it.

Dunearn

Was back to Dunearn this morning to look for Mdm CHao, letting her know that i've been offered the teaching award and inviting her to the ceremony. Had a chat with her about teaching.. She has been promoted recently and going for some ceremony this weekend, and she was made to teach PW and CME.. A Chinese teacher teaching in English, how embarrassing can that be.. But i guess life comes with give and take, you have your fun and joy teaching, therefore you have to take in the late nights works, despair and pressure with work. I love a challenging life now.. Unlike in the past, rather be the one staying in a dead corner..

The pirate ship is available. The blur person has bought the tix to go on board, waiting to set off for the journey for endless riches and happiness, hoping that he will not be thrown off to the sharks. Along the way, there will be stormy days and hurricane. The pirate ship has to be better equipped and ready and the person has to be geared up too. Cant really go wrong when there's a map right? hee..

Keep it On

Went for an efficient shopping trip, got what I want except for that olive green shirt, don't seem to see it anywhere yet.. Carry on looking~!! Don't know what I should write here, but I feel great and happy these few days, guess it's the company~ Baked some banana chocolate chip muffins today, i think they looked great, smell good and taste superb! Self praise is no praise.. bleahx..

Blabbering

Just some blabbering before I start my day with some other work..

Went for a party which ck and i stayed for about 15mins, finding that it's rather awkward and we should be spending the time eating or shopping instead. And so, we had desserts, his treat, ironically just his desserts so being always late, i would already had spent a day waiting for him! However we only managed to find the shop with his great sense of direction, i remember walking to the garbage collection point behind the coffee shop.. haa.. i am famous for getting lost anywhere.. Still wondering why Chinatown is a famous stop for tourists.. If you want something more 'chinese', why don't you go to China?




Bought a book.. Yep! The book i've been looking for, the diary of Aya.. To my surprise, her mum also released a diary which tells us about her thoughts about Aya's condition and how she felt when she fought the illness side by side with Aya. Should take me some time to read because it is written in old chinese, and they are written vertically down and not horizontal..



Movie and dinner after that, had an enjoyable time with my 'date'.. dotx.. Feeling a bit guilty cause i agreed to watch it with someone else one.. but nevertheless, i'm glad i've watched it. Enjoying chocolates now~




Moo...~~~

ADHD

I have a serious problem. I don't really want to let go of the Pri 3 kid just because he has ADHD and learning difficulties. I don't want to shortchange him. I shouldn't give up on him just like that. But the practical me feels that it's only right that I stop tutoring him. Anyone else would do that. Who would want to teach with so much problems at such a low pay. It's true, low pay, long hours, loads of anger and unhappiness. Yet, this kid deserves a chance to be taught too. He needs to be understood and to be educated well. Not just dump him when we find problems with him. Think of it that parents dump their kid when they are born handicapped or wad, isn't that equally cruel. Was thinking about this equality thingy the whole time, nothing can ever be fairly treated, since this fairness is also made from humans. Everyone has a ruler in their heart. Different length and measurements. WHo can ever judge that what ever is fair. No one. No one can.

These are some of the things i read up.. doesn't give me any light yet..

How Is ADHD Treated?
Because there's no cure for ADHD, doctors treat people by helping them to manage the symptoms most effectively. Because some people have more trouble with the attention side of the disorder and others have more problems with the activity side, doctors tailor their treatment to the person's symptoms. So different people with ADHD may have different treatments.

Because ADHD is a broad category covering different things — attention, activity, and impulsivity — it can show up in different ways in different people. Some of the signs of ADHD are when someone:

has difficulty paying attention or staying focused on a task or activity
has problems finishing assignments at school or home and jumps from one activity to another
has trouble focusing on instructions and difficulty following through
loses or forgets things such as homework
is easily distracted, even when doing something fun
has problems paying close attention to details or makes careless mistakes
has trouble organizing tasks and activities
has difficulty waiting one's turn
interrupts or intrudes on other people
blurts out answers before questions have been completed
fidgets with hands or feet or squirms about when seated
feels restless
talks excessively and has trouble engaging in activities quietly

What Is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia (pronounced: dis-lek-see-ah) is a type of learning disability. A person with a learning disability has trouble processing words or numbers. There are several kinds of learning disabilities; dyslexia is the term used when people have difficulty learning to read, even though they are smart enough and are motivated to learn. The word dyslexia comes from two Greek words: dys, which means abnormal or impaired, and lexis, which refers to language or words.

Dyslexia is not a disease. It's a condition that you are born with, and it often runs in families. People with dyslexia are not stupid or lazy. Most have average or above-average intelligence, and they work very hard to overcome their learning problems.

PS3 vs. Wii - Apple Style!

This is what I've been talking about with my JC classmates! Really funny~

Busy

Was in school half the day doing nothing.. But I managed to keep myself occupied by compiling the revision for term 3 which is due only next week, and now its all done. Went to the bank to update account and to get the MOE giro form verified. Took me some time there and the teller was impressed that I'm teaching in a JC at a young age. =P Manage to know a few friends today and a new tuition deal.. A JC2 student and 2 Sec 4 students need Chemistry tuition.. Most probably would take the 2 Sec 4.. Easier to teach and will not need to throw in a lot of time.. Haa.. Extra pay.. Think by end of May need to tell May that I'm not teaching Yuva le.. Everytime I want to vomit blood teaching.. Not student's fault though, but don't know who to blame also.. I need to keep my weekdays free ba.. As for Gordon, still need to consider, cause I like the family.. haa..

Fun

Yet again, I find food on my table.. Had to ask around le.. 2nd time i see food on my table.. So i went over to Jeanette and saw the packaging of the food on her table.. Ah! its her.. haa.. Friendly teacher I know here who actually approached me and talked to me when I was new there. We even accompanied each other on the Staff Health and Fitness Day and had breakfast together. Sheis such a kind lady.. =]

Looking at my work, i tink i'm doing just fine.. Cant wait for holidays to come though..

Lazy Weekend

Was having a great weekend, by having a lazy Saturday by myself, staying at home, watching heroes up till ep 18. Finally realised that Clare's dad is a good guy and got to know more and more people with unique powers. Still think Clare is the most useful. Save the cheerleader, save the World! On Sunday, popped down to Jurong point for a movie 'SUnshine'. Went in the name of watching Michelle Yeoh kick ass but end up seeing her doing nothing except from crying when seeing the plants burnt up and dying the moment there's finally a close shot of her. She died in a yoga posture, cross legged with hands stretched forward holding on to the precious seedling that survived the fire. How pathetic can this be? A Sci-fi show turned Christian Blasphemy turned horror/alien movie.. Save the sun was just an illusion. Haa.. After that, went to 'surprise' M.J. at his surprise party. When we reached there, we were the ones feeling surprised, that the BBQ has not only his family members and church friends, also his sec sch and jc friends.. He's not even surprised. Where's the element of surprise? We were clapping hands and singing happy birthday song from far far away until we reached him.. Looked like a group dumb dumb.. haa.. But it was fun to see everyone again and talk about what we are doing and stuff.. Had fun telling Khoon about all the shows he watched, cause we watched further le, so jus spoilt his show lor.. haa.. And talked about '1 liter of tears', which i'm watching now, can cry.. was watching it in front of my mum, dare not cry lor.. will be quite weird.. now at ep 7 le.. getting more and more intense, crying more and more buckets.. Treasure people treasure life!


Was at Jurong Point and saw this treadmill competition for women. They had to run on the treadmill for 45min. Winner gets a set of exercising equipments worth $900 while the rest go back with a 'U-zap' thingy.. Imagine gym in a shopping centre.. [a bit like animal lei] =P

When You're Gone

Listening to Avril Lavigne's 'When You're Gone'.. Feels very touchy suddenly.. need someone who can understand me.. Always been putting up a brave and strong front.. None of it feels like me.. Been protecting myself by not expressing too much and being emotionless.. But now this has become part of me.. I will try to be more expressive.. I must..

Received a phonecall from MOE, been accepted by them and given the MOE teaching award, can see the pathway in front of me.. yet again, i don't really have a feeling about it although i tink i felt happy.. i think

The Calling - Wherever You Will Go

So lately, been wondering
Who will be there to take my place
When I'm gone you'll need love to light the shadows on your face
If a great wave shall fall and fall upon us all
Then between the sand and stone could you make it on your own.

If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low, I'll go wherever you will go

And maybe, I'll find out
A way to make it back someday
To watch you, to guide you, through the darkest of your days
If a great wave shall fall and fall upon us all
Then I hope there's someone out there
who can bring me back to you

If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low, I'll go wherever you will go

Runaway with my heart
Runaway with my hope
Runaway with my love

I know now, just quite how
My life and love might still go on
In your heart, in your mind I'll stay with you for all of time

If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low, I'll go wherever you will go

If I could turn back time
I'll go wherever you will go
If I could make you mine
I'll go wherever you will go

Singing this song to whoever out there.. p/s: i'm not a spirit

Singled Out

Haa.. Yet again, i'm single, i want to be. Life is short. Why limit myself? Why do i have to put up with such theories? I am myself, nothing gonna change much, unless i think it is appropriate.. Better put an end before situation gets sticky, can already foresee problems that are coming. Leave it..

Being single is so much more fun, the anticipation of meeting someone special, no restrictions in doing what you want, loving just thyself to the fullest, enjoying life. =]

Learning

Life is Skill with Experience..

That's what i have learnt today, about practice making perfect.

New way to teach mulitplication timetable, my dear's way
1. Visual (examples with explanation)
2. Table (practising filling up of timestable)
3. Roots (If 1,2 fail, find the root of problem and treat it first)

ASSUME = Once you ASSUME, you've ASS / U / ME.
DESEERTS = DESTRESS

Experience = Expe + rience
Expe can stand for Expectations, Expertise and Extra-ordinary..
rience means a lot.
Therefore, having experience = something special.

The first thing in life we learn is learn to learn.
Problem is people nowadays are refusing to learn.
SO we need 3 things:
1. Learning
2. Delearning
3. Relearning
In order to continue to serve in the workforce with excellence.

Never stop learning.. As long as my dear is willing to teach.
Life skills are meant to be learnt for a lifetime.

Dearest

My past is no longer important, wad is there to talk about? Lets work towards our future.. I miss your hugs dear..

Leave

Mum was pointing out this article to me.. She's actually my grandma's sister, my relative. To think that the unfilial children are pushing her around and treating her badly. I feel that all seniors and elders are to be respected for they are experienced and we have a lot to learn from them. Undeniably, this relative is not someone easy to deal with, don't really like her though, but that does not mean she has to suffer. As children, don't we all love our parents? Especially the one that give birth to you and give everything else to you as well, your mother.. Where are your conscience people? And i so happen to see her daugther ytd, but din manage to talk to her. Thank God that my grandmother is well-loved and taken care of. I want people who i love to be living in happiness. If they are happy, i'll be contented. WIll not try to do anything to hurt them.

100th Post

This is already the 100th post.. Life has changed, time has changed, i'm the same old me, just older.. Haa.. Kidding, time has no power over me now.. I am living in bliss and happiness, embracing the coming of a brand new day, loving the way life is. Life is.. Great.

=P

"Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you'll get" ~ Forest Gump

Was told that i should be thankful to someone who came out of the way that put a stop to what was to happen, to be happier and living better, see things clearer. I totally agree with that. Life's exciting now, because while i keep moving forward, i know more and discover more.. So long, unhappy days.. seems like there's no chance you can come back already.. find someone else ba.. haa =P


Took this photo yesterday, thought that it's quite unique.

Singapore Short Film - The Letter (Raw Cut)

A beautiful story regarding the guy named Chee Chiong and his unforbbiden love, kudos to the makers of this film. Sad story yet it tells us a lot about society.

S20

Met up with William and Chun Yuan.. haa.. din see each other for a long time, we were remembering the goodie old days where we would make fun of WIlliam, him and his happy bottle, him and his vegetable rice everyday.. And talking about what we are doing and what we have been up to.. Learning guzheng sound cool haa..

Meet the Robinsons / Ngs

At first i thought 'Meet the Robinsons' would be a boring show, but i was rather entertained and i would recommend everyone to watch that, not that it has a good rating of 4.5 starts but is because it's not like the Disney production in the past, which are either for pure laughter or just for princesses, for instance 'Cinderella' and 'Snow White'. This movie has got a big theme, that is DO NOT LET THE PAST HOLD YOU BACK n KEEP MOVING FORWARD! This was brought out quite well.. It's not the past that define or mould our future, so we have to move forward and dream big. Just that Louis, who decided not to see his mum when he travelled back in time, it does not matter anymore. Everyone is unique. Was laughing badly when i saw the T-rex and Frankie the frog..


Meet the Robinsons!

After meeting the Robinsons, then i went for a family gathering BBQ to meet the Ngs.. Din know that i have so many extended relatives until today.. Some i have never met in my entire 20years on Earth.. It's that my grandfather has a few brothers, and all of them have at least 4 children ( that's my family) and maximum of 8 children (his brother), and almost children are married with kids.. Just by counting the children that were playing at the playground and those who cant even walk, i tink there's abt 20++ le.. Imagine nearly 100 or more people with the same surname at the BBQ.. I guessed my grandma had been introducing us (the grandchildren) to the aunties and uncles for XX times le.. that who belongs to whose.. haa.. And dad telling people that i'm teaching and they all want to know there is PJc.. We found a nice pit and started our BBQ, to eat.. Haa.. but my aunt wasn't full, she din eat much, so she drove us to MAC!! YAhoo! Dun feel like staying there oso, supposed to be relatives but yet we dun noe each other.. hardly see people of my age.. haa.. But i heard that this is our first ever gathering together, hope to see more of such gatherings, so that we can know more people..


The Ng cousins

Went to Sentosa todae, trying to have a getaway.. Turned out that the place was super crowded.. din get to do what i wanted to.. get a good tan and play the sky luge.. Instead we went to the 4D Magix Show, where i got quite a scare.. When crabs were moving around in the film, i can feel things grabbing my feet, and when the pirate was splashing water, water was sprayed onto me.. like 3 times.. There were lots of laughter and lots of scares too.. For a moment, i could forget my worries..

Bah.. think i should stop here.. getting too emotional..

我怀念的 MV

Pretty much sum up everything.. There are many beginnings waiting for my ending..

Heroes

I'm hooked onto heroes.. there are so many of them with special powers inside.. Nikki/Jessica who possesses super human strength and Claire who has regenerating powers. I tink both of them are freaky.. When i was watching the homecoming ep, i was totally freaked out when Jackie died with her head cut opened by Slyder who merely moved his fingers. That scene was far too long and bloody.. Then there is Hiro who can bend time and travel to the future and past.. cant really control his power, but adds on to the comical effect of the show.. I would like to possess Matt's power to read minds ba, with that you can be most perfect fren one ever had, able to read thots.. but wud be bad to read negative and hurting ones. At least everyone is made truthful in front of you.. If not the power to fly.. ha.. Save my air ticket.. =]

Complaint

Here i am complaining about one day's work.. Today is a long day, spent time in 2 JC1 practical lessons to help them to get a better and more accurate titrations. The students are more lively and 'enjoyable' in that sense, that they will ask questions if in doubts.. But they make quite a lot of mistakes too.. So many of them have to do again because they prepared too much of the standard solution, causing the change in conc.

Worse would be the JC2 remedial.. Especially the 2nd class which is at 4pm. Only one girl came at 4.10pm. At 4.15pm, 2 girls came and saw that only one girl is present. So one of them asked if they can take the Worksheet and leave since they did not bring her notes and materials. I assured her that she doesnt need. She replied ' How u sure?' In my mind is like 'i'm the teacher, obvious that i'm sure right?' So i asked her back ' If you don't want to stay, take the Worksheet and leave then." When she was leaving, she asked if her attendance in this case wud be marked. I said no.. (You don't stay, don't give me respect, still expect me to mark you as present. Crazy! ) Then the other fren give attitude and walk off upon hearing this.

Even if students sleep during lesson i'm not bothered, at least they came.. With students who cant even be bothered to attend, I don't see why you don't deserve the results u are getting.

Yes, Time has changed.
However, People changed more.



A photo of my work table, in the corner of the small office.. Mr Tan is now my best friend, since we eat lunch, talk and discuss together most of the free time. He bought me the mango freezie from the cafe in school. 2nd time he treated me drinks le.. Cool man! Cafe in PJC.. haa..

Nevertheless, he claimed that i looked blur today.. Dunno why lar, seems to be in a daze sometimes.. =P

Thankful

Quite thankful for someone to be there for me most of the time, except times when this someone need to work, and is long hours of work.. Good person, caring person, but not my type, hurts me a bit to tell this person that i only want to be friends and nothing more. Guess friends are what i need more now. Thanks to CK and YM for organising this Sat's outing haa.. Although CK sounded so much more excited.

Saw from Sun Ho's mtv yesterday, i find this quite true..

'Death is easy, it is living on that is diffiicult'.. Wrong of me to think of 'dying'.. =] Music heals the soul and Friends make up the rest of it.

Free Hugs Campaign

Here's Free Hugs Campaign.. An organisation that is formed just by sharing of hugs. After the video, i wished i had a hug too, it's where people can show care for one another, that in this world, there is no discrimination. So, give a hug to people you care for, you love and you wish to bless. Love is such a blessing. =] (wished i had a hug)

Stupidity

A lot of times we would be thinking who is actually telling you the right thing. I guess seeing is believing and not gossiping. However, there is something called foresee, that is to see it coming. And sometimes, i believe i have such a skill. How cool is that huh?

Lab work today was great! Spending time guiding the clueless juniors how to make a solution and then doing titration. Had to keep reminding them to put the apparatus on the table top instead of holding it in the air to check the volume. Wondering how is it ever accurate to measure with your hand moving about..

Zzz.. losing appetite..

Off to Work

Yay, going to school now, helping out in lab work is the most joyous thing to me.. I love doing practicals and so would be happy to guide the juniors.. And today is contact time, so i'm on half day off.. heh.. same as fri timing.. shiok!

Sch..

End the school sickness with going to PJC.. but to teach, very different from teaching Primary School. Back then i battled the noise created by the students, now i fight the silence of the golden mouth.. Had 2 lessons today, the first group of students was completely silent, and not paying attention, except for a few of them. When i asked questions, no one answered or I would say bothered to answer. No motivation to learn i think.. When i called a name from the register, another person came up to do instead of the person i called.. blah.. the lesson felt so long.. I only get to go through 4/5 questions. But for the second group, they came on time and well prepared, asked questions, motivated to learn and responsive. I finished going thru the paper and 9/16 of them handed in. They really make my day.

RTs there not really friendly.. Too bad for me lar, just joined so they already form groups le.. end up i work and hang around with my own teachers and department teachers, hopefully that make me more experienced as well haa..

The truth

Number 23, 10/11, i wished it din happen.
You throw in everything, nothing comes back.

School Sick

Perhaps no one has heard of this before, I'm School Sick.. Sick in the way that i missed schooling life, where you have friends, a focus and loads of wonderful memories. Went back to PJC that day to know what I'm supposed to do and where my table is, felt so weird, a bit uncomfortable in that environment le, think its because i'm no longer a student there. And teaching students that are around 2 years younger than me, with that almost negligible content left in my brain, i'm pretty much useless there.. Well tomorrow is my first day at work, hope for the best =]