National Library

Got a day off from lessons due to NTU Flagday, so took the chance to check out the newly opened central library with Mum. Quite impressed by the huge selections located at the reference levels. Caught two exhibitions of photography works and developments in Singapore. The famous Singaporean calligrapher, Chen Rui Xian was being interviewed by a Chinese reporter at the rare collections section. The nice view from the higher levels left a deep impression. However, the new, taller building lacks a sense of cosiness as compared to the now-demolised Stamford Road central library.

Fireworks Preview

NDP rehearsals meant that spectacular fireworks displays should be available at the finale of the whole performance. Although I have my doubts about catching the fireworks preview as this year's venue is at the Padang instead of Kallang Stadium, I joined my sis gamely to await the "live" show.

The first round of mini fireworks; the appetisers started by 8:05. 2 mega beams of light were noted shining into the skies as the main course; the second round of bigger and more fireworks were being prepared. By 8:30, dessert was served. We left the small window where we caught the live action feeling contented.

Wasted trip: Not

Tried calling the coordinator but couldn't reach him. So had to make a trip to NIE personally. Met Huili on the same bus, by the time Corinne arrived, a queue had formed outside the coordinator's door. Someone remarked that we were like patients in queue waiting to see the doctor for remedies. Sigh...Shortly after Yanxuan arrived, we were next in line and since all of us had the same problem, we went in as a grp.

Once he realised we were Chinese teachers, he started the discussion in Chinese. Think he's frustrated by the complications in the system and having to refer students to different departments. He referred us to the lecturer in charge of the GE; the specialist to enquire. Before leaving, he remarked that the lecturer can't speak Chinese, we'll have to communicate with him in English..."discrimination based on language abilities"? Headed to the next building to try our luck. It's lunch hour and we've not met the lecturer before. Glad to be able to clarify the matter and understand that the first lesson begins on Mon.

Timetable Boo boo

Another day out with Mum in Bugis area, passed by Jackie Chan Sports Club but didn't enter the new gym...new corner in Seiyu Level 3 selling Hush Hush merchandise...the interesting bags caught my attention.

Haven't really been online lately & the recent overcast skies makes me feel like going into hibernation. Can't afford this leisurely lifestyle soon cos new semester beginning next Mon. Yet, timetable still has some problems with regards to GE registered. Hope can clarify the matter with the person-in-charge by tomorrow.

Walk walk

Accompanied Mum to have lunch & check out Novena Square & United Square since we've not been there for sometime, see if there's any changes...Had lunch @ Ichiban Boshi & for the first time was disappointed with the Agedashi toufu...the skin was overfried & the 豆腐 inside tasted more like 豆干. Not much changes to the shops there but noted quite a cool CD shop in United Square...like the decor which resembles a lounge bar.

Quite startled upon my return to find the air-con in my room automatically switched on (waste electricity!!!)...think the remote has some probs..previously without using the timer mode the air-con will stop while the power is on...hope the routine check tomorrow will declare it ok or else need to spend $...

Dim Sum

Met Celina to go gyming at Somerset...didn't attend any class just used the machines. Went into the sauna room too, been some time since i last stepped inside.

Had Dim Sum with Mum & 大姨 at Teochew City of Centrepoint. Went shopping in Robinsons and OG before heading home.

Received Jh's sms that she's finally back in Sg...hope to meet up this saturday =)

Completion

Just finished typing in all the data and my eyes are feeling so sleepy, even blinking is real slow. Heading for lunch soon...getting quite sick of the food cos not much of a variety here...at least tmr I don't have to travel all the way here to Boon Lay.

New nephew

Went to my cousin's place to celebrate his newborn's first month...got to view some of Ah Siong kor kor's photographs...really like the tsunami aftermath where a small flower was the shot's focus...the baby boy is named Tze Raye （柯子锐）, quite a nice name. Didn't dare carry the baby cos he's so small, perhaps gotta wait till he turns 1 at least. =)

Plaza Sg Saturday

Met Linda for lunch at Plaza Singapura's Mos Burger...had a nice time catching up. Did a little shopping with her too. Had to wait for abt 2 hrs before piano lesson begins...did walk around to check out some clothes & gift shops but nothing caught my attention...

Cinnamoroll

Just trying out the "add image" function in blogger with an image of my fave Sanrio character. =)

Finally

Just completed the coding for all the 68 groups...whew...a little sense of accomplishment =) Now switching to the brainless task of typing the previous data into Excel.