Went to observe the primary 3 class that i will be taking over in 2 week's time and realised that im in for trouble...
The kids are so naughty!!! There's a total of 44 and almost every single one of them cannot stay still for the entire 3 chinese lessons. When we first entered the class, one of the boys threw a tantrum and started throwing his things around...apparently, one of his teachers scolded him and he was unhappy about it. My CT ignored him and carried on with the lesson. There was another boy who was very talkative...he will talk to anyone, anytime. There were another few who will fidget in their place and disturb their classmates seated near them...
There was a new student in the class and he also misbehaved...making my CT very angry and had to ask him to the front of the class so that she can reprimand him. There was a malay girl in the class but from my observation, she has no problems understanding chinese and can follow the lesson.
I think im beginning to have a headache as my CT warned me that this is the first time she has such a mischievous class and the boy who threw a tantrum has violent tendencies, the boy who kept talking talks non-stop and will try to interrupt ya lesson, there's another few who will play during your teaching. There's so many of them trying to disrupt the lesson, how to teach? How can I managed them well enough so that when my supervisor comes to observe and assess my teaching, they'll behave?
Headache...headache...
It's Total Defence day and the school conducted an exercise where the whole school had to evacuate to Hougang Secondary in the morning and the whole canteen was closed. Each student was given a bottled of newater and also a small packet of biscuits as they won't be able to get food in school. The morning session was quite cooperative and they managed to assemble in the field quite quickly. Pretty impressed.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Monday, February 14, 2005
HPS Day 1
It was my first day at Hougang Primary school for my school attachment, otherwise known as practicum 1. During the morning assembly, one of the teacher actually introduced us to the whole school so he asked each one of us to say a few words..and I was the first to be called! I simply greeted the school and introduced myself as Miss Lai and that I will be teaching chinese. Don't know what else to say...quite nervous...Since it was a monday, there's no chinese lessons for the whole day as the school has set aside every monday for mother tongue remedial lessons.
The coordinating teacher-in-charge tried to coax me in choosing the 'floating' system instead of staying in the morning session. However, I stood firm and chose the morning session cos it's ridiculous to be in school from morning session to afternoon session just to make it easier to meet my cooperating teachers (luckily i was awake enough and not make the wrong choice).
I managed to meet one of my cooperating teachers and borrowed the primary 5 textbook from her so that i can start lesson planning. The other cooperating teacher wasn't really in a good mood today...I saw her with 2 other teachers and I think she was crying alittle when talking to them so I decided not to bother her today.
The principal was very friendly and he approached us in the staff lounge to welcome us and check to see if everything is fine. We left the school by 1:10pm.
The coordinating teacher-in-charge tried to coax me in choosing the 'floating' system instead of staying in the morning session. However, I stood firm and chose the morning session cos it's ridiculous to be in school from morning session to afternoon session just to make it easier to meet my cooperating teachers (luckily i was awake enough and not make the wrong choice).
I managed to meet one of my cooperating teachers and borrowed the primary 5 textbook from her so that i can start lesson planning. The other cooperating teacher wasn't really in a good mood today...I saw her with 2 other teachers and I think she was crying alittle when talking to them so I decided not to bother her today.
The principal was very friendly and he approached us in the staff lounge to welcome us and check to see if everything is fine. We left the school by 1:10pm.
Love means to...
- Embrace the differences and take it as an important part of growing.
We're often disgruntled when we see the 'differences' in our partners and become picky, irritated and critical.
- Know yourself and be real, confident, personally happy and contented
Lovers want to be loved and desired for who they are, not because you need the other to complete your unfinished development
- Give a gift to yourself and your partner
Find out what your partner desires and five it as a gift. Treat yourself likewise.
- Invest in your love relationship to earn daily interest.
It is easy to take our partner for franted when we have formed the relationship. Don't wait for things to turn sour.
- Love can be supported.
Successful couple relationships often benefit from support extended by family and circle of friends.
No one says being in love is easy. This is the reality of love.
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Unappreciated
Really dislike the feeling when you are unappreciated by someone...
Recently, I encountered a few instances where what I've planned or something which I've done for some people were unappreciated and ended up making me frustrated...
Why do I go out of my way to think of what to prepare and do to make someone's day to get an unappreciative, dismissive treatment at the end of the day? Do you think I have alot of time and energy to spare? I simply wanted to make someone happy but ended up making myself unhappy due to their response or rather lack of...
Is this an indication that I should stop being so foolish and stop being Miss Nice?
Recently, I encountered a few instances where what I've planned or something which I've done for some people were unappreciated and ended up making me frustrated...
Why do I go out of my way to think of what to prepare and do to make someone's day to get an unappreciative, dismissive treatment at the end of the day? Do you think I have alot of time and energy to spare? I simply wanted to make someone happy but ended up making myself unhappy due to their response or rather lack of...
Is this an indication that I should stop being so foolish and stop being Miss Nice?
Friday, February 11, 2005
Fave ice-cream
Tried the Venezia gelato hazelnut flavor today...simply heavenly!
It's really tasty and the best thing is that it does not have other "unhealthy traits" of ice-creams cos it is almost fat-free and the richness of the gelato will melt in your mouth!
(To Jo: do intro the nicer flavors yah? thanks!)
It's really tasty and the best thing is that it does not have other "unhealthy traits" of ice-creams cos it is almost fat-free and the richness of the gelato will melt in your mouth!
(To Jo: do intro the nicer flavors yah? thanks!)
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Lunar New Year
It's been awhile since I ate a hearty meal and last night's reunion dinner was one of the best I've eaten for a long while...
My parents prepared most of the food and we helped out as much as we could...it was a cosy steamboat and BBQ dinner but it's been quite some time since I ate with my family and had a good meal. Hence, was very contented and glad.
I was doing some last minute packing of my stuff in the room for the whole day so started having a little sinus problem. Although the sneezing was terrible and I felt a little ill, but being able to spend some time with my family and also to do my own things instead of facing the pc and doing work was really quite a refreshing change. I did not touch my laptop, not even to check my emails for a whole day...which is quite a record considering the amt of work that ive been doing online and things that demands my attention.
First day of this rooster lunar year is as usual, with the visitations in the morning and being back home for the afternoon. However, due to the recent hectic schedule, I'm really grateful to have this chance to slow things down a little and spend these few days to recharge and get ready for my school attachment.
To those who are reading these, have a great Chinese New Year, take care and may you be successful in things that you have set out to do!
My parents prepared most of the food and we helped out as much as we could...it was a cosy steamboat and BBQ dinner but it's been quite some time since I ate with my family and had a good meal. Hence, was very contented and glad.
I was doing some last minute packing of my stuff in the room for the whole day so started having a little sinus problem. Although the sneezing was terrible and I felt a little ill, but being able to spend some time with my family and also to do my own things instead of facing the pc and doing work was really quite a refreshing change. I did not touch my laptop, not even to check my emails for a whole day...which is quite a record considering the amt of work that ive been doing online and things that demands my attention.
First day of this rooster lunar year is as usual, with the visitations in the morning and being back home for the afternoon. However, due to the recent hectic schedule, I'm really grateful to have this chance to slow things down a little and spend these few days to recharge and get ready for my school attachment.
To those who are reading these, have a great Chinese New Year, take care and may you be successful in things that you have set out to do!
Saturday, February 05, 2005
the little things in life...
Just a simple sms from a friend...
Just a phone call to catch up with ya pal...
Just enjoying home-cooked food after some late nights at work...
Just a friend who is willing to listen to your troubles and share ya joy...
Just an email or ecard to find out how ya overseas chum is doing...
Just a warm gesture by strangers who give up their seat when you look ill and make way when you're in a rush...
Or even a smile from an adorable baby in the train.
Such little things in life should not be taken for granted in our society and more importantly do show that you appreciate what others have done for you...
It may be as simple as saying "thank you" or "I'd appreciate that" but do not become too caught up in the rat race and forget how to feel...
Just a phone call to catch up with ya pal...
Just enjoying home-cooked food after some late nights at work...
Just a friend who is willing to listen to your troubles and share ya joy...
Just an email or ecard to find out how ya overseas chum is doing...
Just a warm gesture by strangers who give up their seat when you look ill and make way when you're in a rush...
Or even a smile from an adorable baby in the train.
Such little things in life should not be taken for granted in our society and more importantly do show that you appreciate what others have done for you...
It may be as simple as saying "thank you" or "I'd appreciate that" but do not become too caught up in the rat race and forget how to feel...
Jalan prata
Ok, for my Malay friends out there do not read the blog title literally...it's actually my short form for Jalan Kayu's roti prata...hehe
Went for supper with Josh cos he did not get dinner before his lesson in TP and i need a break frm my work...
Had a good time catching up and eating, at least i don't have to face my work for awhile...and we went into an aquarium shop that's still open at 11+pm to look around...alot of nice little clownfish and blue tangs...even stonefish, puffer fish and corals were available...saw a show-off clownfish...maybe a performer in it's past life...haha..ok crappy...=)
Went for supper with Josh cos he did not get dinner before his lesson in TP and i need a break frm my work...
Had a good time catching up and eating, at least i don't have to face my work for awhile...and we went into an aquarium shop that's still open at 11+pm to look around...alot of nice little clownfish and blue tangs...even stonefish, puffer fish and corals were available...saw a show-off clownfish...maybe a performer in it's past life...haha..ok crappy...=)
Friday, February 04, 2005
Photobucket
My Photobucket's account is available to the public (at least those who read this blog entry) now. Access by http://photobucket.com/
Under 'Username', type 'Ger83';
Under 'Password', type 'Bubblegum';
Login.
Enjoy!
Under 'Username', type 'Ger83';
Under 'Password', type 'Bubblegum';
Login.
Enjoy!
Workaholic burnout syndrome
Been awhile since I've the time to enter a new post for my blog...after the last entry, work started to pile up and there were alot of discussions, meetings and also deadlines to attend to making me really mentally and physically exhausted.
For the past 2 weeks, my emotions have been on a rollercoaster ride that's never-ending...the stress from work and the high expectations I have of myself took its toll on my body. I had flu and sorethroat for a few days but could not afford to take a day off to rest properly cos there's just too much to do.
There were also presentations and assignments that were done in a group and I feel bad if I am not doing my part cos of my poor time management and balance with other matters. That's why there'll be certain times when I feel really guilty, especially when my groupmates are very understanding and try their best to not make me too stressed out...thanks all (you know who you are).
For the past 2 weeks, my emotions have been on a rollercoaster ride that's never-ending...the stress from work and the high expectations I have of myself took its toll on my body. I had flu and sorethroat for a few days but could not afford to take a day off to rest properly cos there's just too much to do.
There were also presentations and assignments that were done in a group and I feel bad if I am not doing my part cos of my poor time management and balance with other matters. That's why there'll be certain times when I feel really guilty, especially when my groupmates are very understanding and try their best to not make me too stressed out...thanks all (you know who you are).
Things I've learnt for the past 2 weeks
- Supportive and understanding friends are very important during stress periods in our lives
- Taking care of our mental and physical health is very crucial to perform well in whatever we are doing
- Time management and knowing how to prioritise is how others organize their hectic lifestyle
- One can be down but not out!
- No matter how busy one is, must take time to reflect and review what you have been doing...are you on the right track? Are you spending too much time on something that is not as impt or urgent?
- Don't be afraid to express your feelings...easier for females I suppose
- Positive attitude and passion for what you are doing will inspire you to do your best despite the circumstances
- Knowing when it's time to stop work and get a little rest or play is crucial for one to stay sane and find meaning in life when the modern lifestyle is so fast-paced
- Multi-tasking ability is necessary in this new era
Perhaps you don't agree to the above, no worries, everyone has the right to speak their mind...just post your comments...take care all!
=新年快乐=
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Free movie pass
Won 2 free movie passes to "Shall We Dance" starring Richard Gere and J.Lo...went to Bishan's Golden Village to catch it with Yifen this afternoon cos no need to attend sch today and next week we'll be very busy already so just wanna use the passes before the movie is no longer screening.
The movie was better than I expected...like it alot...if not for my packed schedule, piano lessons and recent overspending (gym membership and bodyshop extravagance), wouldn't mind going for ballroom dancing lessons...inspired? haha...
Chinese New Year is round the corner and my practicum is nearing...yet at this time, I feel that I'm falling sick...must be the late nights, stress, flu virus going around, etc...cannot afford to fall ill now...alot left to be done....*verge of pulling hair out*
Gotta get back to my drawing for the composition class CCN presentation with splitting headache...who can "save" me i wonder? -recently promoted Singapore Panda Club manager...(not intending to be promoted till im president of the club...ahh, crappy...reasons for that? it's 12am, i'm feeling sick but cannot rest, need to complete urgent work for tmr...a trainee's life's just great isn't it?) *tsk tsk cynical me haiz...
The movie was better than I expected...like it alot...if not for my packed schedule, piano lessons and recent overspending (gym membership and bodyshop extravagance), wouldn't mind going for ballroom dancing lessons...inspired? haha...
Chinese New Year is round the corner and my practicum is nearing...yet at this time, I feel that I'm falling sick...must be the late nights, stress, flu virus going around, etc...cannot afford to fall ill now...alot left to be done....*verge of pulling hair out*
Gotta get back to my drawing for the composition class CCN presentation with splitting headache...who can "save" me i wonder? -recently promoted Singapore Panda Club manager...(not intending to be promoted till im president of the club...ahh, crappy...reasons for that? it's 12am, i'm feeling sick but cannot rest, need to complete urgent work for tmr...a trainee's life's just great isn't it?) *tsk tsk cynical me haiz...
Insomnia
Since the starting of school term this year, I have been sleeping late, 1+am is the average time i get to sleep but for the past week, the situation has gotten worse...I only sleep around close to 3am or even 3+am...for the first few days I understand is because I took some coffee that kept me awake but for the past 2 to 3 days, Ive "abstained" from caffeinated drinks and yet I still cannot sleep...quite awake at night and I suppose Im one of the night owls club members...
Perhaps it's stress? Cos practicum is nearing, meaning that the 3 modules Im taking for this semester will demand me to complete the presentations and reports soon...been thinking there's alot to do...so with so much on my mind, how to sleep in peace? Just glad that with the few hrs I get each day, I can still function quite ok in the day, just reaction a little slow or getting crappy when Im really tired...those around me should know...luckily I don't have nightmares when I catch those few hrs of sleep or else, I won't even "look awake" in the day...
Perhaps it's stress? Cos practicum is nearing, meaning that the 3 modules Im taking for this semester will demand me to complete the presentations and reports soon...been thinking there's alot to do...so with so much on my mind, how to sleep in peace? Just glad that with the few hrs I get each day, I can still function quite ok in the day, just reaction a little slow or getting crappy when Im really tired...those around me should know...luckily I don't have nightmares when I catch those few hrs of sleep or else, I won't even "look awake" in the day...
Previous post 25/1/05
Tried posting this on Tuesday night but not successful.
Had our Classroom management presentation on games today. We had a rather impromptu demonstration but luckily everything went well. Quite impressed by Mr Woo...haha, Woody who acted as the teacher cos he came up with the yellow cards/red cards idea to prevent students from disrupting the class during the demo itself...perhaps he found it effective in his past teaching experience. The 4 of us simply acted as Primary 2 kids attending a Maths lesson. Hopefully, we score well as a group. (Based on peer scoring and tutor assessment)
Decided not to take my Grade 8 Practical Piano exams this year because my teacher is not confident in me passing it and it's quite costly (abt 300 bucks) to just try try see if i can pass. So sad...he's unsure if i can make it...what to do? Lack of practice on my own and i've only learnt the piano pieces last year...need at least 2 yrs to prepare for grade 8 i understand...then ABRSM has to go change the syllabus for 2005...so this is the last year i can use the piano pieces that ive been learning for the exams but im not really prepared...why must they change the syllabus so soon? Waste my time and effort in preparing previously and now delaying me from completing my piano studies...argh!
Had our Classroom management presentation on games today. We had a rather impromptu demonstration but luckily everything went well. Quite impressed by Mr Woo...haha, Woody who acted as the teacher cos he came up with the yellow cards/red cards idea to prevent students from disrupting the class during the demo itself...perhaps he found it effective in his past teaching experience. The 4 of us simply acted as Primary 2 kids attending a Maths lesson. Hopefully, we score well as a group. (Based on peer scoring and tutor assessment)
Decided not to take my Grade 8 Practical Piano exams this year because my teacher is not confident in me passing it and it's quite costly (abt 300 bucks) to just try try see if i can pass. So sad...he's unsure if i can make it...what to do? Lack of practice on my own and i've only learnt the piano pieces last year...need at least 2 yrs to prepare for grade 8 i understand...then ABRSM has to go change the syllabus for 2005...so this is the last year i can use the piano pieces that ive been learning for the exams but im not really prepared...why must they change the syllabus so soon? Waste my time and effort in preparing previously and now delaying me from completing my piano studies...argh!
Sunday, January 23, 2005
Donation drive
After my piano lessons and getting lunch, went to SIF to get the tin cans for the tsunami donation drive. I was asked to get the funds from Newton Food Centre. I was surprised to see quite few people eating there cos it was lunchtime.
It was hard to get donations from the public because Red Cross has recently announced publicly that they don't need anymore funds. I had to explain that this is for SIF's teams that are going over to help the locals rebuild their homes, hence the donation drive name "Rebuilding Lives".
I headed back to Plaza Singapura's bus stop hoping to get more funds there. After awhile, I went to the bus stop outside Park Mall. A lady generously donated $10 and another was interested in joining the teams. Another mother donated $15...she wanted to donate $20 but did not have enough ready cash. It was really heartening to see them donating generously cos I felt like a spoilt radio that kept repeating "Hi, Good afternoon, we are trying to get funds for the tsunami victims under Singapore International Foundation. Thank you."
After gettting both tin cans a little more than half-filled, I headed back to SIF to return them so that I could leave. Unable to stay till the whole thing ends at 9pm. Don't have the stamina. At least I did a little bit for those people.
It was hard to get donations from the public because Red Cross has recently announced publicly that they don't need anymore funds. I had to explain that this is for SIF's teams that are going over to help the locals rebuild their homes, hence the donation drive name "Rebuilding Lives".
I headed back to Plaza Singapura's bus stop hoping to get more funds there. After awhile, I went to the bus stop outside Park Mall. A lady generously donated $10 and another was interested in joining the teams. Another mother donated $15...she wanted to donate $20 but did not have enough ready cash. It was really heartening to see them donating generously cos I felt like a spoilt radio that kept repeating "Hi, Good afternoon, we are trying to get funds for the tsunami victims under Singapore International Foundation. Thank you."
After gettting both tin cans a little more than half-filled, I headed back to SIF to return them so that I could leave. Unable to stay till the whole thing ends at 9pm. Don't have the stamina. At least I did a little bit for those people.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Out with Tzehan
Went to Far east to try to collect my discount card from a clothes store but the shop was not open...feel so lazy to make another trip down the next time cos think that the trend in Far east is getting too young for my taste...somemore the clothes are getting more expensive...haiz...
Had a very dissatisfying Bubbletea...should have just gotten the sour plum tea instead...makes mental note...next time cannot buy bubbletea from Far east.
Went to buy the choc biscuit smelling pen for sis in Kinokuniya and bought some stuff from the Sanrio corner in Takashimaya. Met Tzehan for lunch at the nice japanese restaurant beside Cold storage. Was thinking of buying a Cinammonroll Tin can with titbits but didn't get it cos quite pricey...$19.95. We took the train to Toa Payoh to catch the chartered bus to City Harvest. I went to the Christian store to get some Precious Moments card...thought they costs 30cents each so wanted to get the whole collection but was about to pay when we realise that they cost $1 each...bought 3 only in the end...haha
The service was pretty much what I expected...similar to Hope of God style but more singing today cos the sermon was about singing to God. Stayed for dinner and a birthday celebration for a gal named Christine who turns 20. Took a cab back home cos too tired and tomorrow's gonna be a long day..cos the donation drive will only end at 9pm.
Had a very dissatisfying Bubbletea...should have just gotten the sour plum tea instead...makes mental note...next time cannot buy bubbletea from Far east.
Went to buy the choc biscuit smelling pen for sis in Kinokuniya and bought some stuff from the Sanrio corner in Takashimaya. Met Tzehan for lunch at the nice japanese restaurant beside Cold storage. Was thinking of buying a Cinammonroll Tin can with titbits but didn't get it cos quite pricey...$19.95. We took the train to Toa Payoh to catch the chartered bus to City Harvest. I went to the Christian store to get some Precious Moments card...thought they costs 30cents each so wanted to get the whole collection but was about to pay when we realise that they cost $1 each...bought 3 only in the end...haha
The service was pretty much what I expected...similar to Hope of God style but more singing today cos the sermon was about singing to God. Stayed for dinner and a birthday celebration for a gal named Christine who turns 20. Took a cab back home cos too tired and tomorrow's gonna be a long day..cos the donation drive will only end at 9pm.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Workout routine
Went back to NIE to meet Dr Vilma and Ben regarding the Bhutan expedition...at least she gave the green signal with the project as long as it is in Dec 05 or in 2006. I went to California Fitness and started the workout routine finally before heading for SIF Park Mall to meet the project manager at 4pm.
She asked quite a lot of questions and was really glad when the meeting was over. I bought a pack of the SIF postcards which costs $5 and proceeds go to the tsunami victims. The postcards are actually very nice, photos of kids in the various hosts countries.
Headed down to Takashimaya where I bought some stationery from Sanrio corner. Went to the Japanese restaurant in the basement (Jiyu Gaoka Kiku Zushi Restaurant) to grab a bite before getting some small instant cup noodles from Cold Storage. Reached home around 8pm and was in time to catch Amazing Race...too lazy to wait till Channel 5 shows it at 10pm.
She asked quite a lot of questions and was really glad when the meeting was over. I bought a pack of the SIF postcards which costs $5 and proceeds go to the tsunami victims. The postcards are actually very nice, photos of kids in the various hosts countries.
Headed down to Takashimaya where I bought some stationery from Sanrio corner. Went to the Japanese restaurant in the basement (Jiyu Gaoka Kiku Zushi Restaurant) to grab a bite before getting some small instant cup noodles from Cold Storage. Reached home around 8pm and was in time to catch Amazing Race...too lazy to wait till Channel 5 shows it at 10pm.
Sunday, January 16, 2005
Mum's birthday
Today's my mum's birthday...no idea what to get her for a gift so ended up buying her a Hazelnut and Choco cake from Breadtalk...
We went for dinner at "Tian Wai Tian Yu Tou Lu" and got back home early. Had the cake and took some photos. =)
Happy Birthday Mum!
We went for dinner at "Tian Wai Tian Yu Tou Lu" and got back home early. Had the cake and took some photos. =)
Happy Birthday Mum!
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Lazy day
After lazing around at home for the whole day, received a call in the evening...Mr Busy aka Josh is free to meet up so he came to pick me up at 8pm and we headed for Tampines.
Bought tickets for "Seed of Chucky"and he got his dinner at Billy Bombers first. The movie was pretty short, only one and a half hours...just plain gross, not really that horrifying...
Went to Bendemeer for Teh Tarik but there were no more Paper Tosai so Josh had to go home disappointed...he took the wrong way when nearing Hougang so ended up cruising around Sengkang and Punggol for awhile.
Glad that he liked the birthday gift i got for him...just like what i thought when i first saw those signs...they are so Josh...haha...
Bought tickets for "Seed of Chucky"
Went to Bendemeer for Teh Tarik but there were no more Paper Tosai so Josh had to go home disappointed...he took the wrong way when nearing Hougang so ended up cruising around Sengkang and Punggol for awhile.
Glad that he liked the birthday gift i got for him...just like what i thought when i first saw those signs...they are so Josh...haha...
Friday, January 14, 2005
Primary School gathering
Have been kept quite busy with school although this semester only taking 3 modules. Alot to absorb cos there's this module that is suppose to be taught over 12 weeks but due to us going for attachment on Feb 14, the module is now being taught over 6 weeks max. Stresss...alot to absorb and we need to apply what we learn immediately.
Met up with my 5 primary sch friends at Crown Prince's Swensons to celebrate Lynn's birthday. We took some photos, had cookies and cream cake and went for a movie at cineleisure. Glad to finally meet up after all these years...
The movie was in japanese,, the kids were left on their own and the eldest brother had to take care of his 2 sisters and another brother. The youngest girl fell one day and died...real poor things...their mother left them and they did not have enough money to survive. Had to get water from the park and also leftovers from the convenience store. Very sad and touching movie...<>
Met up with my 5 primary sch friends at Crown Prince's Swensons to celebrate Lynn's birthday. We took some photos, had cookies and cream cake and went for a movie at cineleisure. Glad to finally meet up after all these years...
The movie was in japanese,
Friday, December 31, 2004
Last day of 2004
Should all acquantaince be forgot....lalala...
Yes, 2004 is ending in another 11 hrs...this year has been quite fruitful with my first YEP experience, taking up the role as leader for the Bhutan trip next year. I suppose it's more because of YEP that I've grown as a person. Richer experience and more open-minded to different culture and custom.
Nice experience also include my 21st birthday celebration with my family and friends. And I'm getting concious about health so signed up with California Fitness. Hopefully, in 2005, there'll be a slimmer and tonner me. I also went to China with my family in Dec. Nice scenery, unforgettable photos.
Nice shops include Sanrio in Suntec, Bodyshop everywhere, Kokon Tozai, Sushi Tei.
The best Chawanmushi I've tasted: the japanese restaurant in Takashimaya, think is Basement 1, besides Cold storage. Their other food I've tasted is the curryrice, quite tasty too...thinking about japanese food is making me hungry.
Here's wishing all reading this a smooth-sailing year ahead and take care!
Yes, 2004 is ending in another 11 hrs...this year has been quite fruitful with my first YEP experience, taking up the role as leader for the Bhutan trip next year. I suppose it's more because of YEP that I've grown as a person. Richer experience and more open-minded to different culture and custom.
Nice experience also include my 21st birthday celebration with my family and friends. And I'm getting concious about health so signed up with California Fitness. Hopefully, in 2005, there'll be a slimmer and tonner me. I also went to China with my family in Dec. Nice scenery, unforgettable photos.
Nice shops include Sanrio in Suntec, Bodyshop everywhere, Kokon Tozai, Sushi Tei.
The best Chawanmushi I've tasted: the japanese restaurant in Takashimaya, think is Basement 1, besides Cold storage. Their other food I've tasted is the curryrice, quite tasty too...thinking about japanese food is making me hungry.
Here's wishing all reading this a smooth-sailing year ahead and take care!
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Tribute
Went for a workout in the morning before meeting my classmates for presentation discussion. Had 3hr lesson before I went down to Settler's Cafe for the meeting. After the meeting played a few games like Oasis and 10 days in Africa with Amy and Dingli. Had quite a nice evening but feel really tired.
Just feel that I should pay a little tribute to the taxi drivers that ply our streets everytime of the day:
Moon glistening in the dark sky,
Stars shimmer in the dim light.
People sleeping in their warm beds,
Us driving under the street lights.
Know Singapore at the back of our hands.
Queue Changi Airport till the break of dawn.
Search customers at the side of the roads.
Race streets till the diesel runs dry.
Hard work every single day.
Overstrained muscles every single hour.
At other's beck and call every single minute.
Ticking metre every single seconds.
Meagre pay,
Little sleep.
Put kids through to uni.
Make use of time after retiring.
Current affairs
Politics
Karaoke
You name it, we know it.
Just feel that I should pay a little tribute to the taxi drivers that ply our streets everytime of the day:
Moon glistening in the dark sky,
Stars shimmer in the dim light.
People sleeping in their warm beds,
Us driving under the street lights.
Know Singapore at the back of our hands.
Queue Changi Airport till the break of dawn.
Search customers at the side of the roads.
Race streets till the diesel runs dry.
Hard work every single day.
Overstrained muscles every single hour.
At other's beck and call every single minute.
Ticking metre every single seconds.
Meagre pay,
Little sleep.
Put kids through to uni.
Make use of time after retiring.
Current affairs
Politics
Karaoke
You name it, we know it.
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
World Vision
Went to Orchard to get the Bhutan travel guidebook from Kinokuniya with a 20% discount.
Saw a counter creating awareness about what World Vision do. Interested in child sponsoring but will have to wait till I get a job or else not financially stable. Think I'll choose the Mongolian kids then.
Met Dave and had coffee at Starbucks cos the movies were too late. Another friend that thinks that I'm leading a young tai-tai's life. Hey, if i don't pamper myself, who will? Thanks for the ride home, spare me from squeezing in the train.
Saw a counter creating awareness about what World Vision do. Interested in child sponsoring but will have to wait till I get a job or else not financially stable. Think I'll choose the Mongolian kids then.
Met Dave and had coffee at Starbucks cos the movies were too late. Another friend that thinks that I'm leading a young tai-tai's life. Hey, if i don't pamper myself, who will? Thanks for the ride home, spare me from squeezing in the train.
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Lesson and briefing
Returned back to NIE in the morning for a 2 and a half hour lesson and also a 2 hour Practicum briefing in the afternoon. By 11am, I was yawning away already...real tired...imagine, having to go back to the sch during the hols to attend lessons..real pathetic but not much of a choice...
Saw a poster regarding photo competition...maybe should try to enter and win some cash...first prize is $1000, second prize is $500 and third prize is $250. Wish me luck!
Saw a poster regarding photo competition...maybe should try to enter and win some cash...first prize is $1000, second prize is $500 and third prize is $250. Wish me luck!
Monday, December 27, 2004
Sanrio shopping spree
Tutored today and found out that the tuition kid's aunt from Malaysia is coming to Singapore to work and can tutor the girl so I will just tutor once more on Friday and that's it. No more extra income for me...wonder how I will pay for my California Fitness Membership...anyone wanna hire a tutor? once a week? 2 hrs?
Went to Suntec's Sanrio shop and bought quite a number of Cinnamoroll stuff...feel like a little girl in her wonderland, looking at the amazingly adorable things. =P
Went to Suntec's Sanrio shop and bought quite a number of Cinnamoroll stuff...feel like a little girl in her wonderland, looking at the amazingly adorable things. =P
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Taufik Trivia
Received this through an sms and found it quite funny:
Taufik's family are:
Taupok (Father), Taufu (Mother), Taugua (Brother) & Tausuan (Sister). He has a dog called Taugay.
Though I'm also a Taufik fan but can't help but smile at this silly and lame sms. He's album is coming out soon! Will hear it out first before I decide I want to buy or otherwise.
Taufik's family are:
Taupok (Father), Taufu (Mother), Taugua (Brother) & Tausuan (Sister). He has a dog called Taugay.
Though I'm also a Taufik fan but can't help but smile at this silly and lame sms. He's album is coming out soon! Will hear it out first before I decide I want to buy or otherwise.
Saturday, December 25, 2004
My fave xmas song
Finally, I managed to find out the title for the Xmas song I like the most:
"As long as there's Christmas"
from Beauty and the Beast the Enchanted Story
Belle
There is more to this time of year
Than sleigh bells and holly, mistletoe and snow.
Those things come and go much deeper than snow,
Stronger than the strongest love we'll know, we'll ever know...
As long as there's Christmas, I truly believe
That hope is the greatest of the gifts we'll receive.
As long as there's Christmas, we'll all be just fine.
A star shines above us, lighting your way and mine.
Cogsworth
Just as long as there's Christmas, there will be Christmas pud!
Tons of turkey...
Mrs. Potts
And cranb'ry sauce, and mince pies, if we're good!
Lumiere
Loads of logs on the fire...Ornaments
Lots of gifts on the tree, all wrapped up in red ribbons...
Chip
Wonder if there's one for me!
Cogsworth
We're due for a party. Where on earth do we start?
Fifi
I may wear my tiara you bought me in Montmartre!
Cogsworth
All the silver will sparkle!
Mrs. Potts
And the china will gleam!
Lumiere
And we'll all be as shiny as a brand-new centime!
Chip
After dinner, we'll play games...
Mrs. Potts...
'Til the morning breaks through.
Lumiere
Then we'll meet in the garden. This is what we shall do!
Chip
We'll build a snowman that will reach to the sky!
Belle
It will stay up until July!
Angelique
What are you doing? Stop, stop, stop! Put me down! Put me down!
Oh, this is ridiculous! Everyone knows that the lights go on first!
I don't want to go all the way up there, to the top!
Belle and Chorus
As long as there's Christmas, I truly believe
That hope is the greatest of the gifts we'll receive.
Chorus
As long as our guiding star shines above...
Belle
As long as there's Christmas, we'll all be just fine...
Belle and Chorus
There'll always be Christmas...
Belle
So there always will be a time when the world is filled with peace and love.
These lyrics © 1997 Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (BMI). Music by Rachel Portman. Lyrics by Don Black. Originally performed by Paige O'Hara, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, Fifi, Andrew Keenan Bolger, Angela Lansbury, the Ornaments, and Chorus.
"As long as there's Christmas"
from Beauty and the Beast the Enchanted Story
Belle
There is more to this time of year
Than sleigh bells and holly, mistletoe and snow.
Those things come and go much deeper than snow,
Stronger than the strongest love we'll know, we'll ever know...
As long as there's Christmas, I truly believe
That hope is the greatest of the gifts we'll receive.
As long as there's Christmas, we'll all be just fine.
A star shines above us, lighting your way and mine.
Cogsworth
Just as long as there's Christmas, there will be Christmas pud!
Tons of turkey...
Mrs. Potts
And cranb'ry sauce, and mince pies, if we're good!
Lumiere
Loads of logs on the fire...Ornaments
Lots of gifts on the tree, all wrapped up in red ribbons...
Chip
Wonder if there's one for me!
Cogsworth
We're due for a party. Where on earth do we start?
Fifi
I may wear my tiara you bought me in Montmartre!
Cogsworth
All the silver will sparkle!
Mrs. Potts
And the china will gleam!
Lumiere
And we'll all be as shiny as a brand-new centime!
Chip
After dinner, we'll play games...
Mrs. Potts...
'Til the morning breaks through.
Lumiere
Then we'll meet in the garden. This is what we shall do!
Chip
We'll build a snowman that will reach to the sky!
Belle
It will stay up until July!
Angelique
What are you doing? Stop, stop, stop! Put me down! Put me down!
Oh, this is ridiculous! Everyone knows that the lights go on first!
I don't want to go all the way up there, to the top!
Belle and Chorus
As long as there's Christmas, I truly believe
That hope is the greatest of the gifts we'll receive.
Chorus
As long as our guiding star shines above...
Belle
As long as there's Christmas, we'll all be just fine...
Belle and Chorus
There'll always be Christmas...
Belle
So there always will be a time when the world is filled with peace and love.
These lyrics © 1997 Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (BMI). Music by Rachel Portman. Lyrics by Don Black. Originally performed by Paige O'Hara, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, Fifi, Andrew Keenan Bolger, Angela Lansbury, the Ornaments, and Chorus.
Friday, December 24, 2004
Xmas eve
Geez...it's Xmas eve and guess what? I've fallen sick! Didn't even eat any heaty food and I've fallen prey to the nasty virus.
Suffering from sore throat and flu...had a splitting headache last night and felt quite nauseous...thought I was going to throw up my dinner but luckily didn't.
Now that I'm sick, I can't go tutor...gotta postpone the session...feel quite bad that I always postpone the tuition. Hope the child's mother understands and don't hold it against me...I wouldn't want to spread the virus to her daughter who just got well...
Suffering from sore throat and flu...had a splitting headache last night and felt quite nauseous...thought I was going to throw up my dinner but luckily didn't.
Now that I'm sick, I can't go tutor...gotta postpone the session...feel quite bad that I always postpone the tuition. Hope the child's mother understands and don't hold it against me...I wouldn't want to spread the virus to her daughter who just got well...
Thursday, December 23, 2004
Movie
Met Celina for lunch at Sakae Sushi then went for my piano lesson in Plaza Sg...after my lesson, I was walking to Paragon when I met Celina on my way so we went there together cos she's meeting her friend there too.
I went for the Vitamin C Cold Compress facial and bought the Jojoba starter kit for $18.90, suppose to cost around $30+ and a Xmas gift for a friend from Bodyshop.
Went for a movie at Plaza Sg in the evening. Wanted to catch "Meet the Frockers" or "Phantom of the Opera" but both are not showing yet...so ended up watching "The Incredibles"...quite a cute movie and Jack jack is so adorable!
I went for the Vitamin C Cold Compress facial and bought the Jojoba starter kit for $18.90, suppose to cost around $30+ and a Xmas gift for a friend from Bodyshop.
Went for a movie at Plaza Sg in the evening. Wanted to catch "Meet the Frockers" or "Phantom of the Opera" but both are not showing yet...so ended up watching "The Incredibles"...quite a cute movie and Jack jack is so adorable!
Monday, December 20, 2004
Updates
Hehe...I've bought the pumps that I like from Far East but my mum doesn't know yet...cos my room is quite a mess so can hide the bag away.
Went for a training session at Raffles' California today and gained abit of knowledge on how to train...especially for the arms...but decline the trainer from engaging him for monthly payments of $40+...am really quite broke already..how to afford a personal trainer?
Met up with Celina and checked out Cafe Rosso at Holland Village...quite a nice, clean cafe but not sure how the cakes taste as yet cos they look too pretty to be eaten! We headed to Sushi Tei for high tea then headed to Orchard's Borders...managed to get the cute postcards with animals. Couldn't resist spending money at the capsule machines again...but at least I limited myself to only 3...could have spent more but luckily no more coins...hehe...gotta start packing my room tomorrow or I'll never get started...tornado sweeping through tml...better stay clear!
Went for a training session at Raffles' California today and gained abit of knowledge on how to train...especially for the arms...but decline the trainer from engaging him for monthly payments of $40+...am really quite broke already..how to afford a personal trainer?
Met up with Celina and checked out Cafe Rosso at Holland Village...quite a nice, clean cafe but not sure how the cakes taste as yet cos they look too pretty to be eaten! We headed to Sushi Tei for high tea then headed to Orchard's Borders...managed to get the cute postcards with animals. Couldn't resist spending money at the capsule machines again...but at least I limited myself to only 3...could have spent more but luckily no more coins...hehe...gotta start packing my room tomorrow or I'll never get started...tornado sweeping through tml...better stay clear!
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Nice song
Just heard this S.H.E song and found the lyrics pretty meaningful.
《别说对不起》
望远镜 看不见你 你的心 飞去哪里 无声飞行 享受黑夜的静溢 别说对不起
别让我伤了心才说 不是故意 我却无法怪你 别说对不起 别让我的爱情变成廉价物品 我却只能爱你 闭上眼睛 却看不见你 想你的好 代替无力 我相信你
却开始不信任自己 别说对不起 别让我灰了心才说 不是故意 我却无法怪你
别说对不起 别让我的爱情变得小心翼翼 我却只能爱你 用行动来证明 你的决心 不要说说而已 我想要的不只是Sorry.
Quite touching isn't it? A sense of loss and not being able to control how things turn out. So sad...
《别说对不起》
望远镜 看不见你 你的心 飞去哪里 无声飞行 享受黑夜的静溢 别说对不起
别让我伤了心才说 不是故意 我却无法怪你 别说对不起 别让我的爱情变成廉价物品 我却只能爱你 闭上眼睛 却看不见你 想你的好 代替无力 我相信你
却开始不信任自己 别说对不起 别让我灰了心才说 不是故意 我却无法怪你
别说对不起 别让我的爱情变得小心翼翼 我却只能爱你 用行动来证明 你的决心 不要说说而已 我想要的不只是Sorry.
Quite touching isn't it? A sense of loss and not being able to control how things turn out. So sad...
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Back from trip
Hi all! Yup, I'm back from the Yunnan trip...the scenery there was simply breath-taking but the stairs-climbing was torturous!!! It's like physical training there! But come on, even the elderly people were there to rough it out just cos of the fantastic scenery.
The great part of the trip was the nice scenery and cheap books and cds. However, the negative part was having to bear with irritating, cannot-sit-still kids during flights (had to scold 2 boys for knocking constantly at the back of my seat making me irritable and unable to rest during the flights) and the constant need to look out for spittings on the ground. The Chinese still do not have any idea of hygiene in public places. Quite disgusted by the way they spit anywhere and everywhere. Really spoils the whole experience. Another negative point is that they do not know how to queue up. Always cutting queues and pushing and shoving to get their way. Haiz...I figure they still need some time to learn some social conduct in order to be able to compete with other nations for a gracious society.
I don't mean to criticise them but it really creates quite a bad image. Just give them some time to change. Another sad sight was to see beggars on the streets. Some of them were young kids who were disabled and did not even have proper clothing to wear in the cold weather. It's winter there now and even though there's no snowing but the chilly wind can really make one feel uncomfortable if you do not have enough warm clothing. Some of the beggars are mothers with their kids strapped on their backs or carried in their arms...my parents did donate some money to them but I couldn't cos i was penniless...didn't need to bring any money along since my parents will be.
Will miss the young children there cos they are simply adorable! They have such rosy and chubby cheeks and they will smile or laugh when u just look at them. There were quite a few instances where the young child smiled or laughed when I look at him or her. Was very tempted to take a photo of them but my parents did not allow cos they are afraid that the parents will ask for money if I did. Hopefully the Bhutanese kids are as adorable so I can take more pictures with them when we are there for YEP.
The great part of the trip was the nice scenery and cheap books and cds. However, the negative part was having to bear with irritating, cannot-sit-still kids during flights (had to scold 2 boys for knocking constantly at the back of my seat making me irritable and unable to rest during the flights) and the constant need to look out for spittings on the ground. The Chinese still do not have any idea of hygiene in public places. Quite disgusted by the way they spit anywhere and everywhere. Really spoils the whole experience. Another negative point is that they do not know how to queue up. Always cutting queues and pushing and shoving to get their way. Haiz...I figure they still need some time to learn some social conduct in order to be able to compete with other nations for a gracious society.
I don't mean to criticise them but it really creates quite a bad image. Just give them some time to change. Another sad sight was to see beggars on the streets. Some of them were young kids who were disabled and did not even have proper clothing to wear in the cold weather. It's winter there now and even though there's no snowing but the chilly wind can really make one feel uncomfortable if you do not have enough warm clothing. Some of the beggars are mothers with their kids strapped on their backs or carried in their arms...my parents did donate some money to them but I couldn't cos i was penniless...didn't need to bring any money along since my parents will be.
Will miss the young children there cos they are simply adorable! They have such rosy and chubby cheeks and they will smile or laugh when u just look at them. There were quite a few instances where the young child smiled or laughed when I look at him or her. Was very tempted to take a photo of them but my parents did not allow cos they are afraid that the parents will ask for money if I did. Hopefully the Bhutanese kids are as adorable so I can take more pictures with them when we are there for YEP.
Monday, December 06, 2004
Little Miracles' Gathering
Went to the gym with Jiahui today to attend the Bodybalance and Street Jazz class. The instructor for Bodybalance was a pregnant lady named Elizabeth...she's really beautiful...envy her...=)
Met up with Dave at Somerset MRT then took the train to Cityhall with him. Luckily, he was willing to help keep the photo albums for me, too heavy for me to lug along to Saz's place in Clementi.
Met the regular Little Miraclers at Saz's place for the Hari Raya potluck...watched "Nang Nak" the thai horror movie but didn't find it as scary as "The Shutter". Had fun playing with Mohd and taking photos with him...he's got such a pouty mouth...so adorable!
Flying off to China for the holiday with my family tml, blog when I'm back!
Met up with Dave at Somerset MRT then took the train to Cityhall with him. Luckily, he was willing to help keep the photo albums for me, too heavy for me to lug along to Saz's place in Clementi.
Met the regular Little Miraclers at Saz's place for the Hari Raya potluck...watched "Nang Nak" the thai horror movie but didn't find it as scary as "The Shutter". Had fun playing with Mohd and taking photos with him...he's got such a pouty mouth...so adorable!
Flying off to China for the holiday with my family tml, blog when I'm back!
Sunday, December 05, 2004
Art exhibition
Went to the gym alone today for some workout...was alighting from the bus just outside Heeren when the teenage girl in front of me tripped on the heels of the lady in front of her that she fell totally flat on the ground...so totally embaressing, luckily she's not badly hurt...but she was really sprawled flat on the ground...even her shoes fell off...
Had lunch at Marche then headed to Specialists' Centre where I got Dave's call that he's already outside my house, to pass me something...my sis got it from him. I went down to Cityhall to meet Siti and the rest to go to Esplanade for Rosman's art exhibition with 12 other Malay artists. He used the YEP journal to draw and made the pages into transparency kind...quite cool...we had dinner at Colors of the Bay and went for a horror movie at Marina.
"The Shutter" (Thai horror film) is quite well filmed...the female ghost was scary enough and the live sound effects were great...we were in the first row and the teenage gals who were in the theatre really know how to scream...Suz who was seated beside me was jumping in her seat due to the screams...and Nora who was on my right was hiding behind her bag. I just couldn't stand the loud, ear-peircing screams...please lah, if you're scared then don't watch a horror film...choose something else. Like the part where the female ghost was climbing down the stairs to reach the guy and also the part where she took photos of herself seated on the guy's shoulder...the ending was also quite smart. The guy became insane and the female ghost was still seated on his shoulder when the guy's last gf went to the asylum to visit him. I suppose the film is teaching us not to do things u'll regret and to not commit stuff that u'll feel guilty about or u'll be haunted by it all your life.
Had lunch at Marche then headed to Specialists' Centre where I got Dave's call that he's already outside my house, to pass me something...my sis got it from him. I went down to Cityhall to meet Siti and the rest to go to Esplanade for Rosman's art exhibition with 12 other Malay artists. He used the YEP journal to draw and made the pages into transparency kind...quite cool...we had dinner at Colors of the Bay and went for a horror movie at Marina.
"The Shutter" (Thai horror film) is quite well filmed...the female ghost was scary enough and the live sound effects were great...we were in the first row and the teenage gals who were in the theatre really know how to scream...Suz who was seated beside me was jumping in her seat due to the screams...and Nora who was on my right was hiding behind her bag. I just couldn't stand the loud, ear-peircing screams...please lah, if you're scared then don't watch a horror film...choose something else. Like the part where the female ghost was climbing down the stairs to reach the guy and also the part where she took photos of herself seated on the guy's shoulder...the ending was also quite smart. The guy became insane and the female ghost was still seated on his shoulder when the guy's last gf went to the asylum to visit him. I suppose the film is teaching us not to do things u'll regret and to not commit stuff that u'll feel guilty about or u'll be haunted by it all your life.
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Workout
Met Celina to do some workout at Orchard's California Fitness. Had tea at Coffee club just outside the gym. Went to Heeren to get Bubbletea...had a craving for that...managed to help my sis get the white musk gift set with dinner bag and the mango body butter with shower gel at the Scotts Bodyshop outlet...some branches don't have the bag anymore...spent yesterday afternoon trying to find out if the orchard road outlets have them but some of the sales assistants really wasn't of much help...quite disappointed by their poor telephone service...i suppose they figure that u're just enquiring and not really intent on buying...still thinking about that pair of pumps i saw in far east ($29.90)...should i get it? Been spending quite abit lately already...haiz...can't decide! How???
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Membership
Went to California Fitness in Raffles Place yesterday and ended up signing a 2 year programme and it's like a Diners' Club credit card promotion where I sign up for 18 months and get another 4 months free...
I will have to pay my dad about $95 each month...so my tuition earnings will all go to this membership already...but at least it's for something healthy...gotta make use of the facilities and attend the classes as much as possible, or else, it'll be a waste of money...
Heard from the consultant that a new outlet will be open next year soon, and should be in town area...hopefully, it's much bigger, with more interesting classes. At least, have a cafe like the one in Raffles, more convenient for those working out to get some food before heading back for more exercise.
Cos I signed up for the membership, my friend managed to get a 1 month free membership but he can only visit the Raffles branch, hope he don't mind though...and I still have the 7-day pass...any takers?
I will have to pay my dad about $95 each month...so my tuition earnings will all go to this membership already...but at least it's for something healthy...gotta make use of the facilities and attend the classes as much as possible, or else, it'll be a waste of money...
Heard from the consultant that a new outlet will be open next year soon, and should be in town area...hopefully, it's much bigger, with more interesting classes. At least, have a cafe like the one in Raffles, more convenient for those working out to get some food before heading back for more exercise.
Cos I signed up for the membership, my friend managed to get a 1 month free membership but he can only visit the Raffles branch, hope he don't mind though...and I still have the 7-day pass...any takers?
Singapore Idol
Waited the whole day for a friend to drop by but in the end, he was too busy...just hang around at home, playing the piano and going online.
Went to the airport to fetch my dad and reached home in time for the Singapore Idol results show...felt that the fans were really fantastic...being so supportive and screaming throughout the show...think M'sians can hear them...haha
Decided to vote for Taufik Batisah cos felt that he has improved the most out of all the Idols and his effort and hardwork should be supported. Quite worried that Sylvester will win the title cos really think that he still needs to do quite a bit of work to improve his English (not that my English is that perfect but he's gonna represent Singapore someday and it won't look good...).
Luckily, Taufik won the title and is our very first Singapore Idol...so happy for him...he deserves it! At least my 1 pathetic vote counted and the money spent has not gone to waste.
Went to the airport to fetch my dad and reached home in time for the Singapore Idol results show...felt that the fans were really fantastic...being so supportive and screaming throughout the show...think M'sians can hear them...haha
Decided to vote for Taufik Batisah cos felt that he has improved the most out of all the Idols and his effort and hardwork should be supported. Quite worried that Sylvester will win the title cos really think that he still needs to do quite a bit of work to improve his English (not that my English is that perfect but he's gonna represent Singapore someday and it won't look good...).
Luckily, Taufik won the title and is our very first Singapore Idol...so happy for him...he deserves it! At least my 1 pathetic vote counted and the money spent has not gone to waste.
Monday, November 29, 2004
Jazz Dance
Went to California Fitness today for the Street Jazz class...quite interesting. Workout a little before and after the class before meeting Jo to go Partyworld for KTV.
Someone from the KTV actually wanted to know Jo but she declined...so weird. We had a late lunch at Sakura the Thai restaurant in Far East. Like the pineapple rice...very tasty. I got a top for $16 at a fairly new store.
Someone from the KTV actually wanted to know Jo but she declined...so weird. We had a late lunch at Sakura the Thai restaurant in Far East. Like the pineapple rice...very tasty. I got a top for $16 at a fairly new store.
Friday, November 26, 2004
IT class
Headed to Paragon's Bodyshop again today to make the exchange...my sis don't wish to buy the gift set which I got for her wrongly. Luckily, the exchange can be done and got a few more items instead to make up the amount.
Went back to NIE for an IT class regarding Swish animation. Actually, now having the lesson but just doing what I usually do, type and listen at the same time.
Later, will be having the first meeting for the Bhutan expedition. Hopefully there'll be lotsa ideas for fundraising or we'll need alot of sponsors. Feeling sleepy...yawnz...
Went back to NIE for an IT class regarding Swish animation. Actually, now having the lesson but just doing what I usually do, type and listen at the same time.
Later, will be having the first meeting for the Bhutan expedition. Hopefully there'll be lotsa ideas for fundraising or we'll need alot of sponsors. Feeling sleepy...yawnz...
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Vitamin C Facial
Went out today to meet Celina at the gym but ended up in Green Sanctuary. Bought alot of stuff cos members can enjoy 20% discount on regular priced items while gift sets have 15% discount.
Did the Vitamin C facial for $55 (usual $90)...it's the best facial i've ever done in sanctuary, very cold and refreshing. Quite thorough also...cos there'll be cleansing, followed by steaming, then cleansing again before the mask being applied...then there's the option of sunscreen or skin booster for completion. Feel so pampered...
Had coffee and chat with Celina at Coffee Club. Went home and realised that I got the wrong gift set for my sis...cham cham...maybe have to pay the extras myself...*shakes head in dismay...Too blur...just gotta bear the consequences...
Was walking around Far East...then went to the shop where i know the lady boss...bought a spag top for $10, black with floral prints...very lady...=P
Need to plan what to get for friends' Xmas gifts already...got some from Bodyshop today. Will look around and maybe get some gifts from my travel soon.
Did the Vitamin C facial for $55 (usual $90)...it's the best facial i've ever done in sanctuary, very cold and refreshing. Quite thorough also...cos there'll be cleansing, followed by steaming, then cleansing again before the mask being applied...then there's the option of sunscreen or skin booster for completion. Feel so pampered...
Had coffee and chat with Celina at Coffee Club. Went home and realised that I got the wrong gift set for my sis...cham cham...maybe have to pay the extras myself...*shakes head in dismay...Too blur...just gotta bear the consequences...
Was walking around Far East...then went to the shop where i know the lady boss...bought a spag top for $10, black with floral prints...very lady...=P
Need to plan what to get for friends' Xmas gifts already...got some from Bodyshop today. Will look around and maybe get some gifts from my travel soon.
Monday, November 22, 2004
Shopping
Went shopping with my dad's taiwanese friends...have known the taiwanese aunties for years so can shop for hours with them.
Yuanwan Ah yee bought the hair accesory from the Japanese shop for me...hehe, managed to get the design I wanted previously ^_^
After having lunch in Marche and shopping around Suntec and Citylink, we were heading back when Yuanwan Ah yee decided to get a soft toy Piglet for my sis. Liu Yi Ah yee then asked me to help choose a Winnie the Pooh...which I thought she is getting for her daughter...but in the end, it was for me. I chose a smaller Classic Pooh...but actually both the soft toys are quite huge...the size of our bodies...the head of the Piglet was really big too.
Went for dinner at Hang Gang, the Teochew restaurant...and I had 2 small bowls of dessert (Yam with Gingko)...yum yum...=P
Yuanwan Ah yee bought the hair accesory from the Japanese shop for me...hehe, managed to get the design I wanted previously ^_^
After having lunch in Marche and shopping around Suntec and Citylink, we were heading back when Yuanwan Ah yee decided to get a soft toy Piglet for my sis. Liu Yi Ah yee then asked me to help choose a Winnie the Pooh...which I thought she is getting for her daughter...but in the end, it was for me. I chose a smaller Classic Pooh...but actually both the soft toys are quite huge...the size of our bodies...the head of the Piglet was really big too.
Went for dinner at Hang Gang, the Teochew restaurant...and I had 2 small bowls of dessert (Yam with Gingko)...yum yum...=P
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Bhutan Expedition June 2005
Hi...
Are you between 17-25 years old?
Have you always wanted to do something for nature?
Are you concerned about conserving the Earth's natural environment?
Do you wish to join about 20 like-minded nature enthusiasts on an overseas project?
If your answer is yes to more than 2 questions above, we are looking for you!
I will be leading a team of around 20 members to Bhutan in june 2005. Recruiting of members will last till Feb next year. However, I wish to have more response before 24th Dec so that team bonding and other planning can go ahead first.
Basically, this youth expedition project will involve the members by creating more awareness in the Bhutan community about the endangered black-necked cranes. We will also help the local teachers make brochures for them to educate their students in the future. Any other details will have to await till I have done the recce trip.
In the meantime, help to pass the message around. Everyone sincerely interested are welcomed. Just contact me at 96205640. I will try my best to fill you in more. Thanks and have a nice day!
Smiles,
Geraldine
Are you between 17-25 years old?
Have you always wanted to do something for nature?
Are you concerned about conserving the Earth's natural environment?
Do you wish to join about 20 like-minded nature enthusiasts on an overseas project?
If your answer is yes to more than 2 questions above, we are looking for you!
I will be leading a team of around 20 members to Bhutan in june 2005. Recruiting of members will last till Feb next year. However, I wish to have more response before 24th Dec so that team bonding and other planning can go ahead first.
Basically, this youth expedition project will involve the members by creating more awareness in the Bhutan community about the endangered black-necked cranes. We will also help the local teachers make brochures for them to educate their students in the future. Any other details will have to await till I have done the recce trip.
In the meantime, help to pass the message around. Everyone sincerely interested are welcomed. Just contact me at 96205640. I will try my best to fill you in more. Thanks and have a nice day!
Smiles,
Geraldine
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Holidays are here at last!
Yeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaah! The long-awaited holidays are finally here!
Today we had our last paper- Tang poetry and guess what, I finished my paper way early...like in record time...4 questions completed in 1 hr! Meaning that I finish one 2 page answer (leaving a line in between of cos!) in 15 minutes! Decided to stay and wait around cos my classmates are celebrating Peishi's birthday early.
Samantha, Yanxuan, Corinne, Huili, Liyin, Wanjun and myself went to Fei Chui to get lunch. I went to this shop that has a lot of those capsule machines and was quite lucky to get the designs I wanted. Headed down to Orchard to help my Dad develop some digital photos. It's much cheaper at No 1. Color Centre. 25 cents per print for under 100 pieces, but if 100 and above, it's 20 cents per print. All done within 1 hr with no processing fee...real good deal right? Reached home dead beat but can get to rest and relax already...So happy!!! =D
Today we had our last paper- Tang poetry and guess what, I finished my paper way early...like in record time...4 questions completed in 1 hr! Meaning that I finish one 2 page answer (leaving a line in between of cos!) in 15 minutes! Decided to stay and wait around cos my classmates are celebrating Peishi's birthday early.
Samantha, Yanxuan, Corinne, Huili, Liyin, Wanjun and myself went to Fei Chui to get lunch. I went to this shop that has a lot of those capsule machines and was quite lucky to get the designs I wanted. Headed down to Orchard to help my Dad develop some digital photos. It's much cheaper at No 1. Color Centre. 25 cents per print for under 100 pieces, but if 100 and above, it's 20 cents per print. All done within 1 hr with no processing fee...real good deal right? Reached home dead beat but can get to rest and relax already...So happy!!! =D
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Day out
Yesterday I reached California Fitness Orchard by 745am...cos the first class that I wish to attend begins at 810am. I went for Yoga, Hip Hop and Bodycombat, back to back. The classes was fun and I enjoyed Hip Hop the most. Very fun. Did some cycling before the class.
During the Yoga class, was amazed at the flexibility of the elderly aunties...they looked like they are around 60+ years old but when it comes to bending down with their legs outstretched, their heads can touch their knees! No kidding! I saw it with my own eyes...luckily i was at the back of the class, so paiseh, younger than they are yet stiffer bones than them...haiz...
Had lunch at Sushi Tei and went for Intensive Eye treatment at Green Sanctuary before meeting Jh to sign up for the promotion California Fitness membership. Met up with Celina for coffee at Coffee Club and had a nice chat. Took SBS 36 to the airport from the bus-stop outside Tangs and at the next stop, Daphne Khoo boarded the bus with 2 other guy friends. Noticed that no one on the bus said hi to her, I guess they couldn't be bothered especially now that she has been voted out of Singapore Idol. She was seated just in front of me and one of her friends just beside me. They alighted at Suntec and during the bus ride, TV mobile showed the advert of Singapore Idol with Sylverster and she started getting very excited...I guess she's trying to get pple's attention. Quite pathetic but cannot blame her, she's still young, only 17. Fame is what alot of people go after sadly but truly.
During the Yoga class, was amazed at the flexibility of the elderly aunties...they looked like they are around 60+ years old but when it comes to bending down with their legs outstretched, their heads can touch their knees! No kidding! I saw it with my own eyes...luckily i was at the back of the class, so paiseh, younger than they are yet stiffer bones than them...haiz...
Had lunch at Sushi Tei and went for Intensive Eye treatment at Green Sanctuary before meeting Jh to sign up for the promotion California Fitness membership. Met up with Celina for coffee at Coffee Club and had a nice chat. Took SBS 36 to the airport from the bus-stop outside Tangs and at the next stop, Daphne Khoo boarded the bus with 2 other guy friends. Noticed that no one on the bus said hi to her, I guess they couldn't be bothered especially now that she has been voted out of Singapore Idol. She was seated just in front of me and one of her friends just beside me. They alighted at Suntec and during the bus ride, TV mobile showed the advert of Singapore Idol with Sylverster and she started getting very excited...I guess she's trying to get pple's attention. Quite pathetic but cannot blame her, she's still young, only 17. Fame is what alot of people go after sadly but truly.
Saturday, November 13, 2004
Last paper!
Looking forward to completing this semester's exams on Thursday...as for Children's Literature today, I completed the paper 1/2 hr earlier...
Met Samantha to go to NUS Library with Yifen to find Tang Poetry notes. We managed to find some, luckily not a wasted trip...fell asleep on the bus, a stranger had to wake me up...so paiseh...
Going gym tml tho my body's still aching a little from the last exercise...too long never workout already...need to exercise more!
Met Samantha to go to NUS Library with Yifen to find Tang Poetry notes. We managed to find some, luckily not a wasted trip...fell asleep on the bus, a stranger had to wake me up...so paiseh...
Going gym tml tho my body's still aching a little from the last exercise...too long never workout already...need to exercise more!
Friday, November 12, 2004
Interesting quiz
You serve with all your earnest integrity...
Koerdis
He is the Tilirreh of Blue.
Koerdis symbolizes Harsh Truth, and is the Opener of Ways.
Blue light is the acceptance of reality, the ability to face it and oneself and to investigate truth. It is also integrity and clarity of thought and vision.
If you have a Koerdis-guided personality then you are ruled by reason, logic, and the need to learn the real truth behind everything. You are inquisitive and open-minded, unconventional and experimental, honest and clear, direct and forthright, and always willing to investigate and then explain the nature of the world around you to others who might ask. To you the fabric of reality is the most interesting thing of all, and unlike Melixevven who innocently rejoices in the mundane and sees it in a warm-colored light, you are dispassionate and want to analyze and dissect reality through the cleanest most transparent lens.
You may be accused of being a know-it-all by individuals who are secretly envious of your ability to have all the answers, so be wary of coming across as tactless — or worse, heartless — when you dole out cold absolute facts. To avoid this, temper your expression of truth with compassion.
Your brilliant mind constantly engages in patterns of analysis and plays out a myriad of various scenarios in your head long before you actually come to any conclusions or do anything. But other people don't know that since they cannot read your mind. Therefore be gracious in explaining your reasoning, not just the theories and facts that you spout forth so effortlessly. And be gentle with those who are not as capable of handling truth as you are.
When imparting knowledge, always define your terms first to make sure you are referring to the same thing that your companion thinks you do. If you are talking apples and oranges, then you are talking about two different truths, often both valid, and you are wasting time and energy in needless argument, not to mention being a nerd in the worst sense of the word (as opposed to the cool kind of nerd *wink*).
Taken to extremes your pursuit and appreciation of pure truth can lead to cold detachment, pride and a sense of superiority. Well, you may indeed be smarter than others in so many things, but keep in mind that pride is merely complacency breeding false confidence which can hold you back from improving yourself further — pride can weaken you and make you stupid.
Keep in mind also that intelligence is only one of the tools in the arsenal of a Rennaissance Man or Woman, and that is what you want to be, right? You want to be completely well-rounded as a human being, because that is the only mathematically perfect condition to strive for.
The other tools in the arsenal, if you are curious — and I know you are — are wisdom, patience, humor, and the ability to put yourself in another's place completely to see how they came to be the way they are. Wisdom takes truth and looks at it from the widest number of perspectives possible, approaching that of the Absolute. Patience takes the truth before you and gives you the strength to face it and the time to internalize it. Humor allows you to look at painful reality objectively and to stand clear of it enough to see it for what it is without fear. Putting yourself in another's shoes gives you a unique second perspective and the most valuable lesson possible — mercy and compassion are nothing more than willingness to understand and explore the hidden logic behind another's motivations.
Another way to put it is, wisdom makes you genuine, patience makes you strong, humor makes you elegant and putting yourself in another's place makes you aware. Not bad, eh?
You might wonder why I did not mention Love. And why I just capitalized it. Well, keep wondering, my friend! Because that is for me to know and for you to find out! And finding things out is what you do best. So, get cracking!
Teachers, scientists, detectives, mathematicians, composers, researchers, navigators, philosophers, and other seekers are often guided by the clear and direct, searchlight-bright light of Koerdis.
More so than all the other Tilirr Personalities you have no fear of what is real and what lies in the world around you. For you have fathomed the Blue Mystery of Koerdis that the more you know, the more you become, the more you understand the farther you extend, and the more you seek within others the more you find of yourself.
As well you should, you who look in the mirror bravely, for with your
keen ability to see you open the eyes of us all.
Which of the Lords of Rainbow do you serve?
Koerdis
He is the Tilirreh of Blue.
Koerdis symbolizes Harsh Truth, and is the Opener of Ways.
Blue light is the acceptance of reality, the ability to face it and oneself and to investigate truth. It is also integrity and clarity of thought and vision.
If you have a Koerdis-guided personality then you are ruled by reason, logic, and the need to learn the real truth behind everything. You are inquisitive and open-minded, unconventional and experimental, honest and clear, direct and forthright, and always willing to investigate and then explain the nature of the world around you to others who might ask. To you the fabric of reality is the most interesting thing of all, and unlike Melixevven who innocently rejoices in the mundane and sees it in a warm-colored light, you are dispassionate and want to analyze and dissect reality through the cleanest most transparent lens.
You may be accused of being a know-it-all by individuals who are secretly envious of your ability to have all the answers, so be wary of coming across as tactless — or worse, heartless — when you dole out cold absolute facts. To avoid this, temper your expression of truth with compassion.
Your brilliant mind constantly engages in patterns of analysis and plays out a myriad of various scenarios in your head long before you actually come to any conclusions or do anything. But other people don't know that since they cannot read your mind. Therefore be gracious in explaining your reasoning, not just the theories and facts that you spout forth so effortlessly. And be gentle with those who are not as capable of handling truth as you are.
When imparting knowledge, always define your terms first to make sure you are referring to the same thing that your companion thinks you do. If you are talking apples and oranges, then you are talking about two different truths, often both valid, and you are wasting time and energy in needless argument, not to mention being a nerd in the worst sense of the word (as opposed to the cool kind of nerd *wink*).
Taken to extremes your pursuit and appreciation of pure truth can lead to cold detachment, pride and a sense of superiority. Well, you may indeed be smarter than others in so many things, but keep in mind that pride is merely complacency breeding false confidence which can hold you back from improving yourself further — pride can weaken you and make you stupid.
Keep in mind also that intelligence is only one of the tools in the arsenal of a Rennaissance Man or Woman, and that is what you want to be, right? You want to be completely well-rounded as a human being, because that is the only mathematically perfect condition to strive for.
The other tools in the arsenal, if you are curious — and I know you are — are wisdom, patience, humor, and the ability to put yourself in another's place completely to see how they came to be the way they are. Wisdom takes truth and looks at it from the widest number of perspectives possible, approaching that of the Absolute. Patience takes the truth before you and gives you the strength to face it and the time to internalize it. Humor allows you to look at painful reality objectively and to stand clear of it enough to see it for what it is without fear. Putting yourself in another's shoes gives you a unique second perspective and the most valuable lesson possible — mercy and compassion are nothing more than willingness to understand and explore the hidden logic behind another's motivations.
Another way to put it is, wisdom makes you genuine, patience makes you strong, humor makes you elegant and putting yourself in another's place makes you aware. Not bad, eh?
You might wonder why I did not mention Love. And why I just capitalized it. Well, keep wondering, my friend! Because that is for me to know and for you to find out! And finding things out is what you do best. So, get cracking!
Teachers, scientists, detectives, mathematicians, composers, researchers, navigators, philosophers, and other seekers are often guided by the clear and direct, searchlight-bright light of Koerdis.
More so than all the other Tilirr Personalities you have no fear of what is real and what lies in the world around you. For you have fathomed the Blue Mystery of Koerdis that the more you know, the more you become, the more you understand the farther you extend, and the more you seek within others the more you find of yourself.
As well you should, you who look in the mirror bravely, for with your
keen ability to see you open the eyes of us all.
Which of the Lords of Rainbow do you serve?
California Fitness
Visited California Fitness with Jo after the last time we had the trial. Woke up late so missed "Dance steps" but was in time for "Bodycombat"...luckily they changed the songs used for the workout or else so sick of the same songs...
Had quite a good workout then headed for the sauna...it was too hot so stayed 10minutes the longest. Afterwhich, we head to Sushi Tei in Paragon for lunch. Saw this 30l Tatonka backpack for $49 at Paragon's Planet Traveller...but couldn't buy it cos my parents forbade it. Missed a great deal...haiz...
Met Jh at Hougang Point's Coffee Bean to get some studying done. ^_^
Had quite a good workout then headed for the sauna...it was too hot so stayed 10minutes the longest. Afterwhich, we head to Sushi Tei in Paragon for lunch. Saw this 30l Tatonka backpack for $49 at Paragon's Planet Traveller...but couldn't buy it cos my parents forbade it. Missed a great deal...haiz...
Met Jh at Hougang Point's Coffee Bean to get some studying done. ^_^
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
1 paper down, 2 more to go...
Had Chinese Rhetoric as the first paper for this semester...as usual, Prof Lim's paper i always finish earlier than the stipulated time...nothing much to write for 2 questions...(have to answer 4 within 2.5hrs)
I managed to complete the paper by 11:05am (paper started at 9:30am) and decided to wait till 12pm cos need to go to Woodlands Library with Yifen to find Tang Poetry notes.
At least that's 1 paper down, one more coming up this Saturday and the last one is on next Thurs...hope to get started on the Children's Literature notes tonight, cos tml I'm going to the gym at Orchard (California Fitness) with Jo...hehe...hope to attend the bodycombat class, can release stress...=)
I managed to complete the paper by 11:05am (paper started at 9:30am) and decided to wait till 12pm cos need to go to Woodlands Library with Yifen to find Tang Poetry notes.
At least that's 1 paper down, one more coming up this Saturday and the last one is on next Thurs...hope to get started on the Children's Literature notes tonight, cos tml I'm going to the gym at Orchard (California Fitness) with Jo...hehe...hope to attend the bodycombat class, can release stress...=)
Saturday, November 06, 2004
Another attack
From: Juliana
ok it's so easy to say 'i don't have intention to ...'but anyway all the best!
From: "Geraldine" Thu, 04 Nov 2004 14:25:20 -0000
I have no intention of offending anyone nor force anyone into doing anything. I have no idea why you are so offended when I have not even tried to offend. If you are unhappy with the way I handle matters, just ignore my messages. You are not obligated to read or even respond. I am getting quite fed up with the response I get from you and will definitely not keep quiet anymore. I certainly do not understand what you have against me.
"juli kassim"
hey geraldine, i think you are still clueless about the term 'VOLUNTARY'! it means it's up to the person to help out of their own will-and not because they are obligated to or forced to gosh geraldine, until now, i still can't accept on how you talk to people... remember that time i said to you that you ought to learn some social skills and stop being so high strung and rude if you really want to be considered as a good leader... but i guess you still need to learn more about service learning yah..
From: "Geraldine" Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 08:22:15 -0000
Hi Carol, Yah...it's the exams period...but it's only one morning! It's your choice anywayz...I can't be bothered already...by friday Im done with all the reports so giving myself a break to have fun with the kids before facing the exams...Yup, must take care everyone..been raining quite heavily recently...don't get caught in the rain or else no pond to jump...hehe =) Ger
ok it's so easy to say 'i don't have intention to ...'but anyway all the best!
From: "Geraldine" Thu, 04 Nov 2004 14:25:20 -0000
I have no intention of offending anyone nor force anyone into doing anything. I have no idea why you are so offended when I have not even tried to offend. If you are unhappy with the way I handle matters, just ignore my messages. You are not obligated to read or even respond. I am getting quite fed up with the response I get from you and will definitely not keep quiet anymore. I certainly do not understand what you have against me.
"juli kassim"
hey geraldine, i think you are still clueless about the term 'VOLUNTARY'! it means it's up to the person to help out of their own will-and not because they are obligated to or forced to gosh geraldine, until now, i still can't accept on how you talk to people... remember that time i said to you that you ought to learn some social skills and stop being so high strung and rude if you really want to be considered as a good leader... but i guess you still need to learn more about service learning yah..
From: "Geraldine" Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 08:22:15 -0000
Hi Carol, Yah...it's the exams period...but it's only one morning! It's your choice anywayz...I can't be bothered already...by friday Im done with all the reports so giving myself a break to have fun with the kids before facing the exams...Yup, must take care everyone..been raining quite heavily recently...don't get caught in the rain or else no pond to jump...hehe =) Ger
Circle of Life
Volunteered at the Nature Society of Singapore's 50th Anniversary at Millenia Walk today. 800 kids were expected to come in batches and I was there to help at the silkscreen printing booth but end up going there as well as helping my friends at the dikir barat rap.
Printed a few designs on an apron as well as a free volunteer tshirt. The designs are really nice, they have animals like the slow loris, the squirrel, the long-tail flycatcher and the seahorse. I printed all four of these on the apron and slow loris and squirrel on the tshirt.
By 5pm, I was dead tired...so decided to go get an early dinner (hardly ate during lunch...no time, the kids just kept coming). Had dinner at ThaiExpress...yummy...
By the way, I've found my facilitator, who is Ben from NIE, my photographer, Robert and expert bird-watcher, Ding Li and nature-lover, Nora...so far so good...got all these valuable team members...hope everything will go as smoothly as this. =)
Now, it's back to revisions...
Printed a few designs on an apron as well as a free volunteer tshirt. The designs are really nice, they have animals like the slow loris, the squirrel, the long-tail flycatcher and the seahorse. I printed all four of these on the apron and slow loris and squirrel on the tshirt.
By 5pm, I was dead tired...so decided to go get an early dinner (hardly ate during lunch...no time, the kids just kept coming). Had dinner at ThaiExpress...yummy...
By the way, I've found my facilitator, who is Ben from NIE, my photographer, Robert and expert bird-watcher, Ding Li and nature-lover, Nora...so far so good...got all these valuable team members...hope everything will go as smoothly as this. =)
Now, it's back to revisions...
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Haha...2 left
Haha...the efforts put in has not been in vain...left with 2 reports now...feel so happy...managed to complete the tang poetry one just minutes ago...
Alas...revision days are not that far off already...hehe
Alas...revision days are not that far off already...hehe
Sunday, October 31, 2004
Are you meant to fly solo?
Results (contradictory to those i posted before this):
Satisfied Solo
Your sense of self is strong. Happily, you've come to grips with life on your own and enjoy a certain amount of solitude. You might have arrived here through resignation or by conscious choice. Either way, your life is -- or could be -- full without a partner. It could be that for you to have a full life, you cannot have a partner. Are you so set in your ways that a mate just mucks things up? If you're in a relationship and questioning it, you might be happier on your own. If you don't feel you need a mate, could that be because your definition of yourself leaves no room for a significant other? If you met a certain suitable someone, could you relax your standards, take down some of your emotional obstacles, and empty a drawer in the bathroom?
Satisfied Solo
Your sense of self is strong. Happily, you've come to grips with life on your own and enjoy a certain amount of solitude. You might have arrived here through resignation or by conscious choice. Either way, your life is -- or could be -- full without a partner. It could be that for you to have a full life, you cannot have a partner. Are you so set in your ways that a mate just mucks things up? If you're in a relationship and questioning it, you might be happier on your own. If you don't feel you need a mate, could that be because your definition of yourself leaves no room for a significant other? If you met a certain suitable someone, could you relax your standards, take down some of your emotional obstacles, and empty a drawer in the bathroom?
Dubious results
Do you pick men wisely?
Beg to differ to the quiz results...think fen-jie and jh can vouch for that...
You're Pretty Good at Picking 'Em
You seem to have a good sense that people aren't perfect, and that you need to accept certain compromises in your quest for long-term love. "Will any guy give you everything you need? No," says Dr. Gilda Carle, author of Don't Bet On The Prince: How to Have the Man You Want by Betting on Yourself (Golden Books, 1998). "But when you feel good about yourself, you are able to give yourself what you want, too -- and you recognize that your most important need is simply for someone who can treat you well, make you feel good about yourself, and not put you down." So far, your search hasn't netted you the man of your dreams, but you're well on the right track -- just keep doing what you're doing, because your choices aren't bad. You're just still in the middle of your journey.
Beg to differ to the quiz results...think fen-jie and jh can vouch for that...
You're Pretty Good at Picking 'Em
You seem to have a good sense that people aren't perfect, and that you need to accept certain compromises in your quest for long-term love. "Will any guy give you everything you need? No," says Dr. Gilda Carle, author of Don't Bet On The Prince: How to Have the Man You Want by Betting on Yourself (Golden Books, 1998). "But when you feel good about yourself, you are able to give yourself what you want, too -- and you recognize that your most important need is simply for someone who can treat you well, make you feel good about yourself, and not put you down." So far, your search hasn't netted you the man of your dreams, but you're well on the right track -- just keep doing what you're doing, because your choices aren't bad. You're just still in the middle of your journey.
Are you ready to date again?
The results:
Ready to Dive In
What are you waiting for, girl? You have definitely moved on. You may not have shed all of your feelings about your ex -- the occasional bout of fury or wistfulness sometimes creeps up, but you definitely have your former relationship in perspective. The new men that you meet won't be punished for your ex's sins, nor suffer unfair comparisons to him. Most important, you're past the point where you need to have a man around 24/7. You're open to the idea of meeting someone, but until that day comes you're doing just fine on your own.
Ready to Dive In
What are you waiting for, girl? You have definitely moved on. You may not have shed all of your feelings about your ex -- the occasional bout of fury or wistfulness sometimes creeps up, but you definitely have your former relationship in perspective. The new men that you meet won't be punished for your ex's sins, nor suffer unfair comparisons to him. Most important, you're past the point where you need to have a man around 24/7. You're open to the idea of meeting someone, but until that day comes you're doing just fine on your own.
Why are you still single?
Another MSN quiz results:
Wounded and Withdrawn
Ideally, you'd like a relationship with a sexy and considerate man. Unfortunately, you're not willing to take the risk. Perhaps you've been hurt in the past and have a basic mistrust of men. Perhaps you've been on your own for so long that the idea of having to open yourself up to another person is terrifying.
Kathleen Woodward Thomas, a psychotherapist and author of Calling in "The One": Seven Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life (Three Rivers Press, 2004) says that women's fear of intimacy manifests itself in many different ways. Some women deal with their own fear of commitment by choosing commitment-phobes. Some women date men that they don't respect, so that they won't become too attached. And some women just avoid the dating scene entirely by hiding out in a career or other interest.
"A lot of women are very afraid of appearing desperate, so they go to the opposite position. We pretend we don't need anything. But love kicks in when we are vulnerable with each other. That's not pathetic, that's just human," Thomas says. To break out of this pattern and find the love you deserve, you need to accept the fact that getting hurt is a very distinct possibility.
"The reality is that love is risky and we can't predict the outcome," says Nina Atwood, a Dallas therapist and author of Be Your Own Dating Service: A Step-by-Step Guide for Finding and Maintaining Healthy Relationships (Henry Holt, 1996). "We put our hearts on the line, and that takes emotional resilience. So you need the basic confidence in yourself to know that no matter what happens you'll be okay."
Wounded and Withdrawn
Ideally, you'd like a relationship with a sexy and considerate man. Unfortunately, you're not willing to take the risk. Perhaps you've been hurt in the past and have a basic mistrust of men. Perhaps you've been on your own for so long that the idea of having to open yourself up to another person is terrifying.
Kathleen Woodward Thomas, a psychotherapist and author of Calling in "The One": Seven Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life (Three Rivers Press, 2004) says that women's fear of intimacy manifests itself in many different ways. Some women deal with their own fear of commitment by choosing commitment-phobes. Some women date men that they don't respect, so that they won't become too attached. And some women just avoid the dating scene entirely by hiding out in a career or other interest.
"A lot of women are very afraid of appearing desperate, so they go to the opposite position. We pretend we don't need anything. But love kicks in when we are vulnerable with each other. That's not pathetic, that's just human," Thomas says. To break out of this pattern and find the love you deserve, you need to accept the fact that getting hurt is a very distinct possibility.
"The reality is that love is risky and we can't predict the outcome," says Nina Atwood, a Dallas therapist and author of Be Your Own Dating Service: A Step-by-Step Guide for Finding and Maintaining Healthy Relationships (Henry Holt, 1996). "We put our hearts on the line, and that takes emotional resilience. So you need the basic confidence in yourself to know that no matter what happens you'll be okay."
Marriage? Hmm...
MSN Women Quiz "Are You Ready for Marriage?" results:
You're ready to tie the knot.
Finding the right person to settle down with helps you become the person you want to be in life. You have a healthy self-esteem and a good grasp on reality. "You don't have what I call the Jerry Maguire syndrome," says Les Parrott, marriage expert and best-selling author of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. "You don't need anyone to complete you. Rather, they complement you." Whether you have found the One or are still on the lookout, you can breathe easy. When it comes time for wedding bells to chime, you'll be set and you'll be radiating pure, honest-to-goodness happiness too.
How ironical when im still very single...sigh...
You're ready to tie the knot.
Finding the right person to settle down with helps you become the person you want to be in life. You have a healthy self-esteem and a good grasp on reality. "You don't have what I call the Jerry Maguire syndrome," says Les Parrott, marriage expert and best-selling author of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. "You don't need anyone to complete you. Rather, they complement you." Whether you have found the One or are still on the lookout, you can breathe easy. When it comes time for wedding bells to chime, you'll be set and you'll be radiating pure, honest-to-goodness happiness too.
How ironical when im still very single...sigh...
Friday, October 29, 2004
Heavenly
Feel very accomplished today cos i managed to churn out 3 lesson plans for my writing module and another lesson plan for my IT powerpoint. Handed up these 2 assignments promptly and then headed to Hitachi Tower for my treat despite the rain...
Went for a very relaxing facial and then another half-body massage at Green Sanctuary...feel almost like im in heaven!
Tried the Yami yoghurt's macademia nut flavor...don't like it...think peach is still the best. Next week no more lessons...just gotta hand up 4 more reports and im done with the frustrating papers!
Went for a very relaxing facial and then another half-body massage at Green Sanctuary...feel almost like im in heaven!
Tried the Yami yoghurt's macademia nut flavor...don't like it...think peach is still the best. Next week no more lessons...just gotta hand up 4 more reports and im done with the frustrating papers!
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Reports...reports...and more reports
It seems as though the reports that we have to complete are never gonna end...it's like less than 2 weeks from our first paper and here we are still slogging to try to complete all these big reports that demand quite alot of attention and time from us.
By Fri, I have to complete 2 reports somehow and by next week 2 more...really wondering how we can survive this torturous week of rushing reports and not having enough sleep...think almost all of my classmates have not had a good game of chess with Mr Zhou already...
Quite a few have also fallen ill due to the stress...hope they get well soon...cannot afford to miss any papers when exams come. No idea when all these rubbish will end...hopefully as soon as possible so that life can get back to normal.
Had a meeting with Dr Vilma just now about leading a YEP next december, hope I'm not snatching a project from Colin's gf. The project will be in Bhutan, quite interesting project dealing with black-neck cranes...gonna do alot of bird-watching and it'll be in cold weather...woohoo...no need to feel hot and bothered..i like..
Hope to find a suitable facilitator soon so that can start planning for fund-raising and team-building matters. Must work fast or else other YEP teams will start on their fund-raising campaigns and the amount of donations collected will be significantly reduced.
Gotta get back to typing my next report...sianz...
By Fri, I have to complete 2 reports somehow and by next week 2 more...really wondering how we can survive this torturous week of rushing reports and not having enough sleep...think almost all of my classmates have not had a good game of chess with Mr Zhou already...
Quite a few have also fallen ill due to the stress...hope they get well soon...cannot afford to miss any papers when exams come. No idea when all these rubbish will end...hopefully as soon as possible so that life can get back to normal.
Had a meeting with Dr Vilma just now about leading a YEP next december, hope I'm not snatching a project from Colin's gf. The project will be in Bhutan, quite interesting project dealing with black-neck cranes...gonna do alot of bird-watching and it'll be in cold weather...woohoo...no need to feel hot and bothered..i like..
Hope to find a suitable facilitator soon so that can start planning for fund-raising and team-building matters. Must work fast or else other YEP teams will start on their fund-raising campaigns and the amount of donations collected will be significantly reduced.
Gotta get back to typing my next report...sianz...
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Concert
The concert was fabulous...Liang Jing Ru sounds great especially when she simply sings without any music...great voice and she's getting slimmer and slimmer...*envy* there were about 2000 over people and even the stairs were filled with audience...
Too bad it ended too early...lasted for only about 1.5 hrs...luckily, Josh came to NTU...picked me up and we went for a late dinner at Jalan Kayu...reached home by 10:10pm and totally conked out before 12am.
Too bad it ended too early...lasted for only about 1.5 hrs...luckily, Josh came to NTU...picked me up and we went for a late dinner at Jalan Kayu...reached home by 10:10pm and totally conked out before 12am.
Monday, October 25, 2004
Headache ah!
Suffering from a headache...soon head will be splitting open...lousy hot weather and loads of work to do...need to give myself a break by going to the Fish Leong's concert in NTU this evening.
Hope the music will help ease the pain away...managed to complete my term paper before the class cos went to sch lib earlier to complete it. At least, that's one more report down.
Hope the music will help ease the pain away...managed to complete my term paper before the class cos went to sch lib earlier to complete it. At least, that's one more report down.
Friday, October 22, 2004
Day off
Declared another day off cos no point travelling for about 2 hrs just to reach the lecture theatre for a 'waste-my-time' IT lecture...simply learn nothing from the lecturer except that he's real rich and super into IT stuff...always telling us his "heroic" past...real sickening...
Managed to complete my picture book...tomorrow is the "fa biao hui" hope they'll like what i've done...not easy at all...A3 size all the time and effort put in...worthwhile attempt.
Tried hard to find some elderly pictures online but failed to find suitable ones...in the end might need to draw for my teaching of writing lesson plans...haiz...
Managed to complete my picture book...tomorrow is the "fa biao hui" hope they'll like what i've done...not easy at all...A3 size all the time and effort put in...worthwhile attempt.
Tried hard to find some elderly pictures online but failed to find suitable ones...in the end might need to draw for my teaching of writing lesson plans...haiz...
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Children's Poems which I wrote
童诗
为什么？
为什么天是蓝的？
为什么云会飘走？
为什么雨水会蒸发？
为什么彩虹是七色？
为什么人要争吵？
为什么会有战争？
为什么不能一夜长大？
为什么爸爸不再回家？
因为
因为上帝喜欢蓝天。
因为风把云带到另一边。
因为云要长大。
因为这样世界才会美丽。
因为意见不和。
因为有暴力。
因为时间不会飞过。
因为他不再想念家。
不会
他不会要求太多。
他不会藏藏躲躲。
他不会要芭比娃娃。
他不会要电动汽车。
他还不会叫妈妈。
他还不会叫爸爸。
他只会要抱抱。
他只会要亲亲。
向日葵
微风轻轻。
笑脸迎迎。
向日葵向我摆摆手。
蜜蜂嗡嗡。
蝶儿飞舞。
向日葵向大地拍拍手。
含羞草
轻轻地碰它，
它便害羞地卷起。
再见啦！
为什么？
为什么天是蓝的？
为什么云会飘走？
为什么雨水会蒸发？
为什么彩虹是七色？
为什么人要争吵？
为什么会有战争？
为什么不能一夜长大？
为什么爸爸不再回家？
因为
因为上帝喜欢蓝天。
因为风把云带到另一边。
因为云要长大。
因为这样世界才会美丽。
因为意见不和。
因为有暴力。
因为时间不会飞过。
因为他不再想念家。
不会
他不会要求太多。
他不会藏藏躲躲。
他不会要芭比娃娃。
他不会要电动汽车。
他还不会叫妈妈。
他还不会叫爸爸。
他只会要抱抱。
他只会要亲亲。
向日葵
微风轻轻。
笑脸迎迎。
向日葵向我摆摆手。
蜜蜂嗡嗡。
蝶儿飞舞。
向日葵向大地拍拍手。
含羞草
轻轻地碰它，
它便害羞地卷起。
再见啦！
Escapee
Felt quite sick of school...so sick that I can feel a headache creeping up and tummyache acting up...
In the end, decided to leave school after attending 1 tutorial and completing a script for my elective's work.
Tired escapee reporting live from the comfort of home...signing off...
In the end, decided to leave school after attending 1 tutorial and completing a script for my elective's work.
Tired escapee reporting live from the comfort of home...signing off...
Monday, October 18, 2004
Facial treat
After attending the motivation lesson in the late morning, decided to drop by Hitachi Towers' Green Sanctuary and give myself a facial treat...
Had a very relaxing facial, went window-shopping at Far East Plaza next...
Had a very relaxing facial, went window-shopping at Far East Plaza next...
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Total treat
Hahaha...in the end I did not go for tuition after my lessons today...went down to Orchard instead where i got a late lunch at Sushi Tei...drop by at Green Sanctuary of Paragon next...went for a half-body scrub and massage...truly divine feel...haha...used my 20% birthday discount so paid only $44...totally worth it!
Bought a cute japanese puppy soft toy from Takashimaya for only $9.90...gonna give it some lavender spray treatment later...it smells a little weird...=)
Bought a cute japanese puppy soft toy from Takashimaya for only $9.90...gonna give it some lavender spray treatment later...it smells a little weird...=)
Saturday siesta
Feeling pretty productive last night cos i managed to complete 2 of my reports (1 lesson plan and 1 report)...but today while i get up from bed, if not for the lesson plan due today, wouldn't want to travel all the way to boon lay...real sianz....
Now in class, having a short break...don't feel like giving tuition, lousy tutor...=P
Now in class, having a short break...don't feel like giving tuition, lousy tutor...=P
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Yucky tutorials
Another sad, boring day in school...if not for the consultation for my moral education lesson plan, wouldn't want to attend any class today...real annoyed that my precious time is being wasted just like that...attending classes whereby i learn almost zilch stuff...
Plus, I could have made better use of my time by completing my assignments...now contemplating if I should attend 2 lessons of Tang poetry tomorrow...quite pointless...real sianz...how?
Plus, I could have made better use of my time by completing my assignments...now contemplating if I should attend 2 lessons of Tang poetry tomorrow...quite pointless...real sianz...how?
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Stress level rising
Finally...finished sorting out my YEP photos and placed them into photo albums...2 big albums of 200 photos each and 2 smaller albums of 40 photos each...scary isn't it? And i did not placed all my photos in them yet...haha
Consulted 2 lecturers today and realised that exams are less than 1 month's time away and minus the A3 picture book, still have 9 more reports to complete! Argh...better stop here and start on some work...or i'll never finish in time!
Consulted 2 lecturers today and realised that exams are less than 1 month's time away and minus the A3 picture book, still have 9 more reports to complete! Argh...better stop here and start on some work...or i'll never finish in time!
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Art exhibition
Went to Saz's graduation art exhibition on Friday...met his wife and son and took lotsa photos with his son (7 mths old)...really cute boy...=)
After mingling around til 8+pm, went to Jurong Point (JP) to catch "The Exorcist" with Suzana, Siti and Juliana. Quite a grotesque show, real superb sound effects...but think staunch Catholics might faint at the plot...
On Saturday, went to Bodyshop in JP to use my 20% discount...ended spending slightly over $100...heez...can't help it, they do have alot of nice stuff...value for money...
Managed to find and buy the french film "La Papillon" from Times bookstore today...they only have the last dvd left so i bought it cos it was under $25, quite worth it...
9 reports to go, 1 month to exams...*_*
After mingling around til 8+pm, went to Jurong Point (JP) to catch "The Exorcist" with Suzana, Siti and Juliana. Quite a grotesque show, real superb sound effects...but think staunch Catholics might faint at the plot...
On Saturday, went to Bodyshop in JP to use my 20% discount...ended spending slightly over $100...heez...can't help it, they do have alot of nice stuff...value for money...
Managed to find and buy the french film "La Papillon" from Times bookstore today...they only have the last dvd left so i bought it cos it was under $25, quite worth it...
9 reports to go, 1 month to exams...*_*
Thursday, October 07, 2004
Thanks to all for giving me such a memorable 21st bday celebration! *muacks*
Firstly, would like to thank my family for celebrating my bday with me in advance (sun had dinner, yesterday had ice-cream cake frm Andersen's) so that I can celebrate with my pals today... ^_^
Next, would like to thank all my NIE classmates for being so sweet by preparing the bday cake and the gifts...the cake's really tasty! =P
Would also like to thank all my pals who sms me at different times of the day, sending me well wishes...=)
Special thanks to fen-jie and xian-jie for having dinner with me and played the different games at settlers' cafe with me...had a great time!
Lastly, had a wonderful time on this day whereby I'm legally considered an adult, thanks to all my loved ones...
谢谢! Terimah kaseh! Nandri! Arigato! Merci!
Next, would like to thank all my NIE classmates for being so sweet by preparing the bday cake and the gifts...the cake's really tasty! =P
Would also like to thank all my pals who sms me at different times of the day, sending me well wishes...=)
Special thanks to fen-jie and xian-jie for having dinner with me and played the different games at settlers' cafe with me...had a great time!
Lastly, had a wonderful time on this day whereby I'm legally considered an adult, thanks to all my loved ones...
谢谢! Terimah kaseh! Nandri! Arigato! Merci!
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Nurture...be a teacher...if only it's as simple as it sounds.
Really dread tutoring the weekday student...it's as though I'm a primary school student sick of attending tuition sessions...real pathetic isn't it? Really not much of a choice cos it's my own fault for agreeing to take up this assignment when my friend from NTU asked me. Now, just hoping that someone else who has better time management and experience can take over this assignment...
Today, the mum interrupted the tuition session cos she was unhappy with the way I conducted the tuition session. She claimed that I should not be basing the tuition session on the assessment books which she got for her child. I should be revising the year's work with her child instead. Hello...in the first place, during the 1st 2 sessions of tuition, the mother asked me to use the assessment books and not to get her child anymore. Think now she ‘ganjiong’ already, scared no time to cover everything before the exams, which is pretty understandable but at least give me some due respect as her child's tutor and tell me nicely mah...what “are u going to continue to just give her work to do from the assessment books? If these 2 maths assessment books are not bought by me, how are u going to teach?”
No problem, I can find my resources, afterall im still in NIE with a bevy of trainees...can always consult them if necessary. I told the mum that I've been giving her child work because although the school has finished teaching the maths syllabus, but I do not know if her child knows how to do the sums of the topics taught in the second semester. I have to assign her some work in order to mark and assess to understand if her child grasp the topic's main idea. At the end of the discussion, the mother simply took the 2 assessment books away without letting me go through the wrong answers which her child did for the previous work assigned...Fine...it's her child's loss, not mine. I can only do that much, if the child or even her refuse to cooperate, even if I were the top, the best tutor in Singapore, I won't be able to help her child improve in Maths or Chinese results. I can only say that I've tried my best.
Lessons learnt:
* Don't take up tuition assignments when you think that you can still squeeze in time in a hectically packed schedule
* Stay true to yourself and be answerable to the way you teach. At least when faced with a “confrontation” by the parent, you can still defend your case.
* Help the child as much as you possibly can, when all else fails, give an encouraging smile. Although the child may not show any response to your encouragement or smile, at least you don't make the child feel intimidated or fearful that him/her has failed in reaching your expectations. Acknowledge the child's efforts to try despite the pressurizing schedule in school and involvement in co-curricula activities.
Finally! My NTU friend managed to find someone to take over me for this assignment! So relieved!
Sunday, October 03, 2004
Bodyshop products anyone?
Hi all...
Since it's my birthday month this October, I have a 20% discount on all regular items...so if u've been waiting/thinking/considering buying any Bodyshop items but have yet to do so, feel free to sms me asap (prefarably by 9th October) cos I can use this discount only once. Do include in ya sms, the name of the product, the quantity as well as the original price if possible. Will reply u once i've gotten the product for u.
Cheers,
Ger
Since it's my birthday month this October, I have a 20% discount on all regular items...so if u've been waiting/thinking/considering buying any Bodyshop items but have yet to do so, feel free to sms me asap (prefarably by 9th October) cos I can use this discount only once. Do include in ya sms, the name of the product, the quantity as well as the original price if possible. Will reply u once i've gotten the product for u.
Cheers,
Ger
Saturday, October 02, 2004
Low or no motivation!
Think i've contracted the lazy bug cos lately don't feel like tutoring my students...I've missed 2 sessions out of 3 this week...this cannot go on! Perhaps, the stress of trying to balance my academic work (reports after reports) and tutoring plus other 'japalan' stuff is burning me out...
Just went for a KTV session at KBOX of Suntec with Paul today. Haven't been singing for quite sometime, sorry people if u were there this afternoon...your ears gotta bear the lousy voice of mine...felt really tired cos slept at 5+am and woke up at 6+am today, but really glad that Paul accompanied (both the phonecall and the singing) gamingly. Thanks alot. Appreciated it. =)
Just went for a KTV session at KBOX of Suntec with Paul today. Haven't been singing for quite sometime, sorry people if u were there this afternoon...your ears gotta bear the lousy voice of mine...felt really tired cos slept at 5+am and woke up at 6+am today, but really glad that Paul accompanied (both the phonecall and the singing) gamingly. Thanks alot. Appreciated it. =)
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