Back to school

Finally my eye is not as red as before and I can go to school to teach...also have to drag myself there no matter what cos no more MC...hehe...

Tried to open the powerpoint i prepared earlier on but there seems to be a problem with the website and I cannot download the file...so had to do without IT and gave an impromptu lesson for the primary 4 and 5s. At least they do respond to my questions so that's pretty promising.

Completed marking the p4 papers before going home. Brought their essays back to mark...had a very good time laughing at their work...know i shouldn't be doing this but they are really funny especially when they write the wrong words and express a totally different meaning...some actually drew as i suggested as the last picture is for them to imagine what will happen next...quite cute. Will photocopy some and put in my practicum file. =P

Still on MC

Luckily the doctor gave me 2 days MC cos this morning when I woke up, my eye's still red. Can't go to school so had to sms and inform the teachers and school.

Went back to sleep since it's so early...stay home chatting online, watching tv, can't possibly sleep whole day...not in hibernation mood...hope i recover tmr, i want to start teaching proper!!!

On MC

It's supposed to be the first day of my practicum teaching and I'm down with an eye infection. The redness hasn't cleared and it's still alittle swollen. So had to sms my CTs and inform my supervisor that I can't go to school today.

Went back to the doctor for MC and he gave me another eyedrop to reduce the redness. Got 2 days MC. Hope my eye will be fine by tmr cos I don't want to stay at home and be "sick".

Photos of Friday

The white lacy top I got for $15.

The Ocha-ken set I got from Far East.
The mountain of butter = gross...

The 'savior' of my laptop- Dave






Ocha-ken and friends in the tin cans above.

Eye infection

Woke up this morning with my right eye tearing and very red...there wasn't any pain but a slight itch...had to miss my piano lessons cos couldn't stop the tearing despite applying eyedrops.

After dinner, couldn't stand it so went to the doc...the clinic that i normally go to is close so have to visit the 24hr one. Luckily there's one or i'll have to wait till tmr. The doctor prescribed two types of eyedrops and a tablet medicine for me. Hope that by tmr my eye will be fine cos going for dinner to celebrate Dad's birthday in advance.

Laptop revived!

After school, met Dave at Orchard coffee bean, he's late as he had to deliver lunch to his gf, so understandable...think have gotten used to his lateness...it'll be surprising if he arrives on time i suppose...haha.

Went for a very late lunch at abt 3:30pm at Paragon's Sushi Tei. Had a tough time trying to find power supply for the laptop reviving. Went back to Coffee bean and managed to save my laptop...apparently it is very very sick...haha, luckily Mr Dave managed to save it.

Quite grateful cos now can use my laptop to do my lesson plans and presentatinos properly...got mint sweets from topshop where there's a small mirror inside. Bought coffee shots from Takashimaya also...like the coffee bean bits inside.

Treated Josh for dinner at Sakura in Far East. Bought a set of Ocha-ken tin cans with small figurines inside where the heads can nod for $15. Saw a white lacy top from Cotton Candy at the Basement of Far East for $15. Decided to get it cos it's the last piece and i quite like the design. Photos will follow probably tmr...too tired to upload...shoulders aching, feet aching...need to rest...haha

Teaching begins

Will start teaching the primary 4s tmr cos will be doing composition writing...hope they can understand what i'm teaching. So far the p4s are the smarter lot, they are fast in responding.

The primary 5s are poorer in standard, their grades are just 50+. They are quite talkative also. Saw how their composition class was done today. So far no problems yet, hope it'll remain this way all the way throughout my practicum.

Will salvage my laptop tmr, with help from Dave...

Practicum II begins

Today is the first day of Practicum II....went back to Hougang Primary in the morning session. Mr Law is still around and apparently, my cooperating teachers are different ( unlike what the pgde who stayed on told me online).

Both my CTs are pretty young and I'll be teaching primary 4 and 5 this time round. From my observations, the primary 5 are noisier. Their grades are also the borderline cases. Need to repeat my points more for them to understand.

This time round, at least we have 3 tables to share among the four of us in the resource room so it's not that bad. After this week's observations, I'll have to start teaching so hope to get my laptop fixed asap.

Harley Davidson

Met Rong after my piano lessons at PS...we intended to catch "Fearless" but the seats were singles or front rows so we headed down to Marina Square. He changed his bike to a Harley so got to ride in one...didn't know it was Thaipusam yesterday so there was a slight traffic jam as they were doing the parade.

We got the tickets for the 9pm show and went to Waraku Japanese Restaurant for dinner. The movie was quite violent but how Huo Yuan Jia died was pretty lousy...being poisoned to death...anyway, he emerged victorious in the final fight and he showed mercy to his opponent despite being poisoned. http://www.fearlessthemovie.com/

Although the max he rode was about 80+, felt that it was faster maybe cos it's on a bike instead of in a car...could feel the cold night wind blowing on you...can understand why some chose bikes instead of cars..there's a sense of carefreeness in being able to cruise down the highway.

Dream

Again, I dreamt of practicum...now that i know who my CTs are, I dreamt of one of them doing co-teaching with me...we had to draw using chalk on the blackboard (that was way before in sec sch???) to let the students guess the answer to a worksheet. At the end of the lesson, the students are supposed to hand up their work but being the first day of school alot of them have yet to complete so we gave them until wednesday to hand in. Then, during recess, I went to a resource room but later assembly followed and as it was raining the students and teachers moved up to the hall...thereafter, my dream ended...so weird...

The Classic

Caught the movie on SCV...it's the second time I'm watching this movie...yet still touched by the main lead especially when the scene shows the male lead going off to war while the female lead tries to tell him to come back alive...so sad to see that when they reunite, the guy has turned blind cos he went back into the battlefield to find the necklace the gal gave him before he left. Can find the movie website below:
http://www.classicromance.co.kr/

New specs

Collected my specs after a long day of lessons...started from 830am till 3pm with 1 hr break for lunch...followed by discussions regarding our presentation report.

Apparently, the frame is from Japan..Foxx brand...mum says it's nice...glad that it's thicker in the middle so that i won't break it so easily. Will be staying home to complete my part for the presentation report tmr i suppose unless i head for the gym...didn't go last week...hmm...

Zen

Went to Zen Japanese Restaurant at UE Square as Dad's Japanese friend is giving us a treat. He ordered the crab set meal for all of us and we were served crab in different kinds of cuisines...there was tempura, chawanmushi (the largest I've ever seen and eaten), bbq, steamboat.

I tried the Coconut Cream Brule...quite nice...the coconut taste wasn't that strong. The fruits beside had condensed milk on top and tasted quite nice.

Going to eat strawberries now...yummy...

I Not Stupid 2

Supposed to go to the gym with Joseph whom I got to know from match.com but felt pretty lazy so we changed plans to have lunch and catch a movie instead.

We went to Sun with Moon and I tried the Warabi Mochi which is green tea ice-cream with green tea mochi...quite nice. We went to Cineleisure to catch I Not Stupid 2. I prefer the first movie, find it's plot more interesting and more relevant to school life.

We headed to Heeren to get the mini arcade toy grabbing machine. There's a discount so I got it for only $44.90. It's actually for sis' birthday. She mentioned that she like that. It was pretty bulky and troublesome for me to lug to my lesson but no choice.

Met my family at Boon Keng for our dinner...it's "Ren ri" today, a day where every Chinese celebrates their birthday. We had Yu Sheng and of cos ordered my favourite Teochew dessert, Orh Nee.

Caught Brother Bear on the Disney Channel with sis...we laugh so loud at the last scene where the two bears were laughing at their funny faces created on the ice when another bear came along and looked normal in the ice cos his face was comically distorted actually. The image was so funny that we couldn't help but laugh out loud...hope can find the image then can post here. The song "No way out" is also very nice...can go to the website to listen to the sample: http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/animatedfilms/brotherbear/nonflash.html

Piaakk

As I was wiping my specs this morning, the middle section gave way...for a moment I thought I will have to go without specs for the day...luckily I still have my old specs...so got to make do with that.

Reached school fairly early and had to prepare for our presentation. To our dismay, there was power failure twice in the library block...give us a scare...cos we needed to print out our ppt slides.

Had to skip lunch in order to prepare for our presentation. Some of the points were arguable for the tutor but she did give us credit for trying to come up with a new teaching material. Just glad that the presentation is over.

Went to Capitol Optical to make my new specs...costs $168. Had to choose frameless type again cos they don't have the semi-framed ones that I like and within my budget.

Tried the organic scallop burger at mos burger...quite tasty...and surprising the natsumi burger is without bread...just the ingredients...maybe try next time. Fell asleep on the train...so darn tired!

I actually dreamt of practicum last night!!! Must be feeling the pressure but there's about two more weeks!

Rabbit's eye

It's the fourth day of the lunar new year and guess what? I'm stuck at home doing presentation stuff with my left eye in pain...unsure if something bit me or cos of heatiness or simply becos ive been looking at the pc screen for too long.

Anyway, have to erase each character with the mini eraser in Paint to show the strokes of each word in Moviemaker. Having probs adding the completed moviemaker character in ppt tho...haiz...why so ma fan?

2 nights ago, went to the airport to welcome Dad's taiwanese friends then we went to Jalan Kayu for prata...waited at least half an hour before our food arrive...so hungry by then!

Dad cooked claypot rice and mutton soup last night...but i didn't eat alot this time...think still full from the late night prata...hehe

Back to erasing the character...surprisingly, it can be rather therepeutic after sometime...haha...lying to myself...ah q spirit!

Discussion

Met up with Yunny's friend, Jeremy for breakfast. He's driving so more convenient cos I had to go to Yifen's house for our presentation discussion. Yifen's mum cooked claypot rice for us...very tasty...

We discussed till about 3+pm. Feel so tired after I got home. The reunion dinner is as good as before...feel so full after dinner. Watched tv programmes till 2am before I slept.

Meeting with supervisor

Went early to school for our presentation discussion. After lessons, we went to look for some of our lecturers in their offices to wish them happy new year. Our supervisor arrived early so we met up with her. She's a taiwanese who has been in singapore for 15 years. Heard that she has been a principal before but she's quite young actually to be one. We thought that she should be quite strict although she was quite friendly with us.

Met Dave at California at last and I left the gym after a short workout cos meeting Yunny for dinner. Went back to Sun with Moon, tried the Niku Udon...taste gd! Yasai (fried vege and fish) was also quite tasty. Sweet box was the final dessert. Yummy...

Tomorrow is the eve of chinese new year but we still have to do our presentation discussion at Yifen's house! So sad! Cannot take a break cos Shuduan's group did a very good job today...stress level getting higher...haiz...

Sample

Went to Orchard with Mum today for lunch and to do some shopping. Went to Sun with Moon and they only serve sweet box after 2:30pm. Tried the udon and sushi with tempura. The tempura costs the most. There were alot of food samples in Isetan. The apple jam tasted very nice.

Lemongrass

After attending the extra lesson to make up for friday's, took the train down to Somerset to California gym. Waited for Dave to drop by but he ended work late so I went for Bodycombat. Went to Heeren to walk around. Found the mini machine that can grab soft toys found in arcades costing $49.90. There's 2 colours, pink and red. The pink one is slightly smaller in size. Went to Lemongrass to try out the tom yam soup...real spicy...couldn't finish so had them pack it for me. The pineapple rice is also quite nice.

MTVs

Found Rain's Sad Tango MTV but the loading is super slow...http://mtv.uying.com/html/20060116/4372073177.stm

There's another blog teaching how to sing the song and also with a link to Wang Lee Hong's Kiss Goodbye...http://blog.sina.com.tw/milly30/article.php?pbgid=8151&entryid=10167#comment_26363

Sad Tango

Caught the mtv last night, it's Rain's new single and it's very nice!!! Of course in the music video he was dancing and he really has very slick moves!

Went to Bugis with Yifen and Wanjun after class. Tried Crystal Jade Cakery's Mango cream bun, quite nice...not too sweet. Bought a small pencil from Lovelyland for 90cents cos it can be bent abit..the outer cover is similar to rubber...quite cute.

Intended to meet Dave to go to the gym but he didn't bring his hp out and by the time i managed to contact him, he has finished his session...felt quite tired by that time so headed home.

Lisa Ono

Went to Bugis street to find Lisa Ono's CD...it's much cheaper there, managed to find 1 costing just $7. Couldn't try hearing it out there so just gotta trust that the disc is ok. Would be very inconvenient to travel back just to exchange if there's anything wrong.

Went to Somerset next for bodycombat in California. Collected my infinity membership card and gift pack. Headed down to Bishan to meet Dave as he could show me the photos he took in Australia. Reached home just before 11pm...quite tired think tomorrow will just slack at home. Perhaps head for the gym on friday after my lessons.

The Da Vinci Code

Spent 2 days reading the book...perhaps expect it to be more dramatic and enticing. The ending was rather predictable with the baddies either getting caught or dead and the good people finding what they set out to find. Considering if I should buy Memoirs of a Geisha or just go catch the movie.

Breadtalk

Today is Mum's birthday so after my lessons, I bought her a blackforest cake from Breadtalk (share costs with sis). I gave her a little soft toy turtle hp accessory last night. She liked it alot...told her symbolise longevity..hehe.

Slightly after dinner, we sang her the birthday song and then took some photos before I help to cut the cake. The cake is quite nice, not too sweet and the blackcurrants taste quite good. =)

X:odus

Met up with a friend from match.com for lunch at Sun with Moon. Ate Zaru soba again and ordered the broiled sushi. Taste quite nice. Not forgetting tofu cheesecake...hehe.

Wanted to catch a movie but there wasn't a suitable time. Walked down to Takashimaya and went to Royal Copenhagan for tea. I tried the coffee, tastes rich and aromatic. Quite nice. The Earl Grey Tea also smells very fragrant. We went to Heeren next and I managed to buy a pair of mules from X:odus for only $16.15. Used to cost $30+. But it is pastel green in color, can wear for practicum cos the material is quite soft.

Along the way, treated him to Yami yogurt. Finally reached Plaza Singapura around 4+pm. He left as I went for my piano lessons. Had quite a nice time. =)

Worst laksa

Went to Marina Square with Yifen and there's this Kopitiam near Jollibean. Saw the laksa and decided to try it out...surprise surprise the so-called Singapore Laksa doesn't have cockles or tau pok.

Haiz, still dare to call Singapore Laksa, mislead foreigners...tsk tsk. Borrowed The Da Vinci Code from Yifen, can read over the weekend. Bought a dvd from Carrefour, Mcdull story. Should be watching it tonight.

童梦奇缘

Borrowed the dvd from Wanjun...quite a touching film...can find the official website from http://www.waitolder.com/index2.html

Sweet box

Met Josh at Wheelock Place and proceeded to Sun with Moon...there's alot of diners so we had to wait for about half and hour for our table. Meantime, Mr Bosigang went into workaholic mode. Started calling different household for his housing agent job.

It was around 930pm when we got our table and the dishes shown are what we ordered. Like the golden brown sweet dessert...according to the waitress the sweet box's contents are changed daily...quite interesting. Should try out the sweet box again when I drop by the next time. Went to Shaw Towers to check out the movies but it's quite late we have to wait for about an hour plus so we headed down to Cineleisure but they don't have the movie we intend to watch. Walked down to Plaza Singapura and we settled for the 3rd row to watch "The Dark". Disappointingly, the movie was not scary but think cos we were seated very close to the front, the sound system was very powerful. Shared a cab home, sound asleep only by 2+am.

Gift search

Went to Plaza Singapura for piano lessons...went slightly earlier so that I can look for a birthday gift...had something in mind already just hope that I can find it in the shop. Managed to find the gift...hope can pass to the birthday guy on thursday.

Bought Bodybutter from Bodyshop at $18.90. There's a new flavour Avocado, surprisingly it smells quite good so I bought 1. Can use tonight =)

Forever 21

Met Yahti at Somerset MRT station coincidentally, she's waiting to meet her friend...glad to see that she's still the same. Went to California Fitness to settle the matter but the card and t-shirt is already ready for collection...hope he can help to cancel the subscription.

Went to Food Republic at Wisma and tried the Thai food at Waan Waan thai corner...the tom yam soup was quite spicy. The pineapple rice is quite nice too. Went to Forever 21 and found a green top for $13. Actually the color stated there is Mint but I thought mint is much lighter...oh well. Tried Hazelnut flavor ice-cream at Gelatissimo outside Shaw Towers..can compete with Venezia.

New Semester Begins

Returned back to Boon Lay for lessons at 230pm...went to the Sanrio corner in Jurong Point only to find that they are packing up...argh...no more Sanrio corner in JP...haiz, this means no more discount using the NTU matriculation card...

Dropped in bodyshop to find a new shower gel called Japanese Sake...and it really smells like Sake!!! Of all the weird things they invent, they have to come up with such a shower gel. So weird...later get drunk just by showering hahahahaha...

Alas...

Finally managed to find out the status of my gym membership...had to call the gym to ask the lady to help me check cos the manager who is supposed to get back to me on Saturday did not...haiz...how can like that???

Anyway, my membership remains unchanged from the information on the system and it will end coming 30 November...till then I better not sign up for anything...

Seafood International

Went for a sumptous dinner last night at Seafood International with Dad's Japanese friend with his daughter. His daughter looks familiar...sis pointed out that when she smiles she looks like the taiwanese artiste - xiao qiao from qi duo hua...she's only 16 but looks like 20+.

Enjoyed the drunken prawns and garlic bread the most. The fried fish also tasted very nice. The chilli crab is also a must-try. Feel so full after the meal =P

First day

It's the first day of 2006...watched the countdown programme of Taiwan. They had alot of fireworks at Taipei 101. Quite spectacular. Quickly rushed to the small window in the room to catch the live fireworks at Esplanade area...quite alot of fireworks too...

Hope the new year will herald peace and safety for one and all! =)

Countdown

2 more days to the end of 2005 and 5 more days to the start of a new semester...in fact the last semester of our university life...soon we'll graduate and go our separate ways, venturing into different primary schools to start our teaching career.

Time flies when you're enjoying your holidays...hope that in the coming new year, everyone will be safe and stay happy each day!

BBQ

Met up with Shuixian and Samantha at Serangoon mrt station around 4+pm...again was early but Sam was even earlier.

Yifen came next and after waiting for Shuduan, Mindy and Yuanlin, we shared a cab to go to Shuixian's place. Peishi arrived next, followed by Wanjun and finally Tzehan and her bf.

We took some time to start the fire before we started with the chicken wings and sausages. Quite hungry by the time we were preparing the food. There was fried rice which I ate alittle. I like the otah and the sweet corn the best. Tried Peishi's recommendation-banana with nutella...quite interesting but a little sweet cos she put alot.

We left around 10+pm. Had a good time catching up...next week school will reopen and I just realised I forgot to register for Practicum 2! Have to wait until add/drop day.

Why?

Went to California in Somerset in the morning to attend Bodycombat...as I was leaving the club, decided to check when my membership expires...was told coming November. According to the GM, the guy who signed me up has left the club so there's this promotion going for such members.

I have to pay $289 monthly for 1 year before I pay $8 per year for the subsequent years...tempting offer considering that it's a lifetime rate and there's 12 1- month passes and a gift pack.

After considering for awhile, decided to sign up for it...less than an hour later, Dad called saying that Diners called him asking if there's a purchase of $3000 over, they wish to verify...He's upset that I signed up for the club after the other time when he was against me signing up for the membership. Tried to explain to him that the subsequent years i only need to pay $8 per year for the membership but he insists that we talk about it at home tonight...Think there'll be more scolding ahead...haiz...why can't he understand that I'm just signing up for a fitness membership and not something that will waste my time and money???

Hopefully he'll be able to see where I'm coming from and allow me to continue with it...think can't cancel the purchase if im not wrong...

Had lunch with Delong at Sushi Tei in Paragon before heading to Orchard Library to borrow some books...still can't find Memoirs of a Geisha...either on loan or missing from the catalogue. Managed to find the gingerbread man and gingerbread woman from Chocz at Paragon...hope that it'll still be edible by the time it lands in the hands of Mr Tay.

再說一次我愛你

The VCD is finally out! Managed to get a copy from Tampines Mall today...will most probably enjoy it tomorrow =)
The official website: http://www.allaboutlovethemovie.com/main.html

Tops

Met Jiahui around 230pm at Orchard today...went to Wisma and Taka and since it wasn't raining, we walked down to Heeren and Far East Plaza...managed to get a pink top from Far East at $15. Chanced upon Joyce from AMKSS, she's also out shopping with her friend. Chatted for awhile before we went our separate ways.

Felt hungry so we went to Sakura after I passed Jolene the California gold membership application card. It's $79 per month, I still have 2 cards left, offer ends by Jan 06 so if anyone of you is interested, do let me know asap.

We took a bus (SBS 7) to Bugis. Over at Bugis street, I managed to get a orange polo top for $10. Quite a good bargain. Jiahui accidentally stepped on the back of my sandals and the strap broke so had to go look for a pair of sandals. Managed to find one from Leather Ark in Bugis Junction costing $28. Jiahui offered to pay half the price. We took the train back and it was quite crowded. Luckily don't have to stand too long before I got a seat. Quite tired from all the walking...need to train shopping stamina again.

Sun with Moon

Met up with Dave at Wheelock Place to get lunch at Sun with Moon, a japanese restaurant I intended to try out since some time ago...

Tried the zaru soba and tofu cheesecake...the cheesecake really tasted very good...not too sweet.

Checked out Mango sale at Isetan but didn't managed to find any tops that I fancy. Hope they slash the prices further and I can find nice tops for practicum 2.

Bought a small original Absolute Vodka cos like the bottle...managed to get the Andy Lau CD at Sembawang Music Centre for the cheapest px I could find $22.90...will be listening to it later.

Photos galore

California Gym

Met Celina for Bodycombat in Somerset Cali at 1030am. Had a gd workout before we left for lunch at Scotts foodcourt. Tried the tom yam kway teow...taste quite nice as the tom yam is clear soup type.

Checked out Andy Lau's new album at gramophone...quite expensive...$26+, most probably check in Sembawang Music Centre tmr.

Went to Far East and met Jolene at the toy collector's store eXarth. Celina and myself went to Yakun for some toast and coffee before we call it a day. Have arranged to meet Dave tmr at Wheelock Place in the late morning. Most probably will try out the japanese restaurant with the tofu cheesecake...have delay it for quite sometime.

Shopping

Met Josh last evening to find some chocolates and gingerbread cookies he needed to get for his friends for Christmas.

Managed to get the chocs from Candy Empire in Millenia Walk. Got the gingerbread from Olio Dome in Suntec. I went to Bodyshop to get some bodybutter for mum and concealer for sis while I bought the white musk too edt.

Had his dinner at Marche before taking the train back. Spent a nice time catching up.

Back from trip

Finally reached Singapore late last night...luckily the flight wasn't delayed or will reach home even later...

Before going home, we went for Jalan Kayu Roti Prata...taste so good...haven't eaten it for quite some time.

Decide to rest for 1 day before heading for the gym tmr...will be developing the photos at Orchard tmr too...hope to try out the Jap restaurant with the Tofu Cheesecake...=P

Guess where...

It's the 5th day of the Hokkaido tour and we are now located at the Chitose airport...tonight we are living in the hotel in the airport itself...it's the first time we're living in an airport hotel and frankly, today we had quite alot of good food so feeling very full...

Thus far, today we had a rather packed schedule, waking up early by 5:15am. We visited the two waterfall called silver river and shooting star then we proceeded to Ainu Village to watch a cultural show, then we headed for the music box shop. I managed to buy one small wooden music box with a japanese tune, have to wind the music box ourselves first before music can be heard.

We went to the seaport market to have taraba which is the big crab and it tasted really good. We had to rush down to the white chocolate factory before it closes at 7pm. We saw how the chocolate biscuits were made and had time to try out the cake and ice-cream there. The chocolate cake was really rich and tasty. Otaro park was the next destination. We had another crab meal but this time tried the hairy crab. Of course it is not as tasty as what we had in the afternoon. By 10pm, we have checked into our hotel and by tomorrow we will be back in tokyo. If only we can travel by train or coach instead of plane...quite sick of taking flights especially when there's delay due to heavy traffic flow in the airport...waste time flyhing around in circles in the air...

By the way, caught the sunrise on the plane to Hokkaido the other day...quite magnificent. At least now I've caught both the sunrise and sunset on the plane before. =) Will blog more about the trip when back in Singapore, with photos too.

Feeling lazy

In the end, didn't managed to meet up with my two friends as one of them couldn't make it for lunch...gotta wait till after 27th Decemeber or later before we meet up...

Feeling lazy and reluctant to go for my piano lesson later in the evening...but don't seem to have a choice. Unless I fall sick i suppose...but wouldn't want that to happen now cos tonight I'll be setting off for Japan! After the last trip years ago, really miss the food and the sights of the country...although everything is super expensive there but the quality of service is guaranteed...if only the service standards in Singapore is as good...we still have alot to learn from them...

The flight is scheduled late at night, so will be sleeping on the plane...will be visiting the white chocolate factory for the first stop...looking forward to tasting the delicious white chocolate...should be able to observe how they make them! Can hardly wait for the tour to begin!

发如雪

词:方文山 曲:周杰伦

*狼牙月 伊人憔悴 我举杯 饮尽了风雪 是谁打翻前世柜 惹尘埃是非 缘字诀 几番轮回 你锁眉 哭红颜唤不回 纵然青史已经成灰 我爱不灭 繁华如三千东流水 我只取一瓢爱了解 只恋你化身的蝶 你发如雪 凄美了离别 我焚香感动了谁 邀明月 让回忆皎洁 爱在月光下完美 你发如雪 纷飞了眼泪 我等待苍老了谁 红尘醉 微醺的岁月 我用无悔 刻永世爱你的碑*

（RAP：你发如雪 凄美了离别 我焚香感动了谁 邀明月 让回忆皎洁 爱在月光下完美 你发如雪 纷飞了眼泪 我等待苍老了谁 红尘醉 微醺的岁月）

Repeat *

（RAP：你发如雪 凄美了离别 我焚香感动了谁 邀明月 让回忆皎洁 爱在月光下完美 你发如雪 纷飞了眼泪 我等待苍老了谁）

你发如雪 凄美了离别 我焚香感动了谁 邀明月 让回忆皎洁 爱在月光下完美 你发如雪 纷飞了眼泪 我等待苍老了谁 红尘醉 微醺的岁月 我用无悔 刻永世爱你的碑 啦儿啦 啦儿啦 啦儿啦儿啦 啦儿啦 啦儿啦 啦儿啦儿啦 铜镜映无邪 扎马尾 你若撒野 今生我把酒奉陪 啦儿啦 啦儿啦 啦儿啦儿啦 啦儿啦 啦儿啦 啦儿啦儿啦 铜镜映无邪 扎马尾 你若撒野 今生我把酒奉陪

Like the lyrics of this song...find it rather poetic and it has a nice tune too.

北海道

今天本來約了兩個朋友一同吃晚餐，但其中一位臨時有事所以改成明天下午才會面。

明天晚上將飛往東京才轉機前往北海道。那裡的氣溫會相當低所以帶了不少厚厚的衣服。期待看到雪景，還有製作音樂盒的地方。每天還能吃到我最喜愛的日本料理，希望回來之后不會體重有變化！

孤單

孤單一人
來到世上
繽紛色彩
眾人欣賞

琴聲隨風
飄向遠方
海浪卷起
人海茫茫

喜怒哀樂
有人分享
人生從此
不再孤單

Disney Screenmate

Just downloaded Chicken Little's Screenmate on my home pc...love the way Chicken Little dances...simply adorable and amusing...like his cabbage patch dance and walking man...his breakdancing skills are superb too...do try it out!

Where's the ring?

Answer: On the dog's nose

Just for laughs

綠豆失戀
有一天，綠豆跟他女朋友分手了．．
他一直哭一直哭．．．．
很傷心的一直哭．．．
結果．．．
他．．．
發．．．
芽．．．
了．．．

甜甜圈
有一天小明的媽媽買了一個甜甜圈回來，然後說:
『小明~我買甜甜圈回來了，你拿去跟弟弟分。』
小明接下甜甜圈跟三歲的弟弟說:『來哥哥吃旁邊~你吃中間喔』
＠＿＠

A funny realistic comic I enjoy: http://www.babyblues.com

Photoblog

Don't have the patience of taking photos wherever i go but do enjoy taking sceneries especially when overseas...

Searched online for interesting photoblogs and found the following:

• http://www.overstyle.com/photo/archives/cat_flowers_plant.html
• http://todayistoday.com/index.php?showimage=7

Chicken Little

Think the movie is quite funny and interesting...hope to catch it before I go away for the Hokkaido trip...counting down: 10 more days!

浪漫滿屋

Completed watching Full House last night...borrowed it from my cousin. Felt that the female lead 宋慧喬 is really pretty...耐看形,while Rain can be rather boyish and cute...grade the drama 7/10 =)

Raja Inn

Met Samantha, Yanxuan, Shuixian, Wanjun, Huili and Liyin at Tiong Bahru to have dinner at Raja Inn yesterday...tried the Tom Yam Chicken...real spicy but taste superb...

After dinner, we went to Coffeebean so I decided to try the Xmas Peppermint Mocha...felt that it is a bit too sweet for my liking...prefer Coffeeclub Express' Crunchy Freeze...=)

Revision day out 4

Dragged my lazy bones outta my bed and got myself to Kovan Mcdonald's by 10+am to revise with Yifen. After lunch, started feeling quite sleepy only felt much better after getting a Venezia Hazelnut gelato...=P

Revision day out 3

Met Shuixian at NLB & only left the freezing level 9 by 4+pm. We headed to Yoshinoya at Bugis Junction for our meal (lunch + dinner). Walked around for awhile before I headed to Orchard. The train was super packed...sandwiched like sardines...so relieved to get out after a couple of stations.

Walked around Wheelock Place and found the japanese restaurant featured in this week's "男人幫" on level 3 (think the tofu cheesecake looks extremely tasty, must try it next time). There's another craft shop selling interesting scrapbook materials too. Went to Borders, managed to get a seat, tried to do a little bit more revision but soon could hardly fight off the snooze monster...rested for awhile before checking out Isetan supermarket and the CD shop over at Pacific Plaza. Quite surprise to see some of the albums going at only $9.90...

Finally, met up with Angela by 8:50pm. Thanks to her, could try out gentle yoga at True Yoga. The place is quite nice and cosy but think I still prefer Cali cos more varied classes, not solely on yoga. After the session, joined Angie for her late dinner at Bugis Street. Thanks for sending me home too gal!

Bag hunting

Mum intended to purchase a bag, so decided to check out Orchard with her. Started off with Far East, can't locate littlematchgirl outlet there...think only Marina & Plaza Sg has the shop. Checked out Scotts, Tangs, Wisma, Takashimaya and have to head home cos white flag raised by Mum...typical window-shopping trip, perhaps Bugis might be the next bag-hunting location.

Revision day out 2

Met Yifen at Kovan bus stop to proceed to Mcdonald's for revision. Managed to get a corner table cos we were pretty early...Ray joined us slightly later. Besides the afternoon student crowd, the place is relatively quiet. Caught a short nap upon arriving home...real tired *_*

Residents on my piano

Cinnamoroll & 傻蛋

Revision day out 1

Met up with Shuixian to study at NLB, we settled down at level 9, the place was so conducive for studying that I didn't feel hungry even though i only had 2 slices of bread for breakfast, hence skipped lunch. Can learn how to fast there =P A couple was seated opposite us and the guy was so sleepy that he spent more time dozing off then studying, kept commenting it's cold that the gal exchanged her shawl for his jacket...quite funny to see a guy wrapping himself with a shawl sleeping in the library...haha

Wedding anniversary

Met up with Jiahui for a good chat and did some revision at NTU South spine before heading home. (appreciate catching up & the belated birthday gift, thx gal!)

Realised it's my parent's wedding anniversary today...24 years and counting. May all married couples have a blissful marriage and stay true to their vows for each other. =)

What contributes to a long-lasting marriage: Communication & being understanding, Family bond (children), Holidays(optional but no harm giving each other a well-deserved break frm the fast-paced lifestyle if within means) and most importantly Love! ^HJY
There's more to marriage than what i can think of at the moment so feel free to comment.

Shopping stamina

After the trial run on Wed, geared myself for another shopping marathon with Yifen this time with heels to test my limits...Started with Marina Square to hunt for the light blue gown Yifen needed for Janice's wedding...with this aim in mind,we couldn't resist checking out the new stores and trying out some clothes or shoes along the way...that's what makes shopping trips fun; own time own target without having to suffer from human traffic jams.

Refuelled at the new food court, and shortly after we were in the new section of Marina Sq where shops were similar to Far East.Tomato Can has another outlet here...have long liked their bags but at the moment don't really need one. Decided to get a blouse...according to the sales lady, her boss got it recently from Korea during autumn and it's the only one available...her sales tactic worked cos i like the design and haven't seen it elsewhere. Tried jeans frm Levis, Esprit but still find Dorothy Perkins petite range suit me better but in the end, didn't get any cos found a pair of pants frm DP that costs only $23 that fit nicely. Think will probably get a Levis jeans only when i find something that really suits me and i can afford to spend that much.

With some purchases in tow, we headed to Suntec's Daniel Yam. Fitting sessions for Yifen while PA waited patiently and gave some suggestions. Decided to head to Orchard's Tangs before buying. Thanks to the helpful saleswoman, managed to find a suitable gown within budget. Ended today's trip contented. =)

《完全娱乐-爱情保证班》

你是天生的失恋大队长吗？

26/10/05 （仅供参考）

第一名 巨蟹座：失恋后，总是怪自己；所以在下一段恋情将付出更多、更提防。

第二名 狮子座：信心大於能力，不会从经验学习；失恋后，总是怪别人。

第三名 双鱼座：喜欢“演”失恋，容易感伤。

第四名 金牛座：行动慢和不会表白；对方被追走后，仍做好朋友。

第五名 处女座：观察太久，感情发展很慢。

~刺猬或扎满针的针包由谁决定？~

"山龜"

之從這學期的開始，就覺得不怎么有時間"寵愛"自己，享受逛街的閑情雅質也"自然"地消失了。但在考試的準備期間，我竟然放了自己一天假，到Cityhall 走走，觀察一下新的商店面貌，時尚流行些什么。"新"（對我而言）的服裝商店和飲食地點都在我這只"山龜"不知覺的情況下油然而生。看中了一件牛仔褲，在考慮是否應該大開"賣戒"。。。星期五"山龜"將走訪烏節路，到時再決定吧（^_^）

Mixed feelings

Concluded this sem's project （儿童文学教学法小组作业） with Fen-jie today, mixed feelings cos

• glad that assignments and reports are finally over for this semester, can concentrate on preparing for exams
• can save the hassle of travelling 4 hrs daily

BUT

• will miss working with my classmates especially “好妈”(cos of our similar schema, thanks for being patient-bear with my crap; understanding- "invisible communication lines" available most of the time)
• miss the feeling of putting in effort to produce our own "masterpieces"（精心杰作）despite the tight schedule =P

Thought that lessons will all end by today, but next week there's still a 2hr 文言 lecture on Mon...which i seriously don't mind the travelling cos need to brush up and enjoy learning from 周老师。

Got the chance to venture to a few "unknown" areas in NIE (wireless access lab in blk 5, study room in lib level 4 and classroom of the future tr 69) this semester basically due to 儿童文学 discussion and today's last lesson. Prefer having discussions in WAL and lessons in COTF, cosier & more conducive for interactions. Too bad it's our final year, will hardly get the chance to use these areas again.

Relief from "report constipation"

Finally, after completing the headache-inducing 测试大报告, report constipating syndromes have vanished. Really glad to be able to complete it by Saturday (at the expense of zzz on Fri night and Sat afternoon), so I can enjoy my Sunday before attending 2 more days of school next week. After completing and handing in the teaching of children's literature pair work project on Tuesday, assignments will all be over for this semester.

All the above signals the end of the semester and exams drawing near. Have exactly 1 month from today for the first paper. This year's exam dates are scheduled on the last week of the exam period and there's no break in between...4 papers back to back...hope that my memory storage will not suffer from any virus attack and I'll be able to survive through the papers...quite worried about 文言 so will probably spend more time trying to digest and revising it. Hope to go gyming in between revising period...suffering from withdrawal symptoms as it's been quite some time since I last went....=P

放手

Attended the last CED tutorial today and there was a guest speaker from the Subordinates Court, talking about various issues such as children at risk, divorce etc. Quite ironical for us to hear about divorce cos most of us aren't even married yet...perhaps the hassle of going through a divorce is the deterrant message they are trying to get across.

Quite amusing to note an air of excitement when the lecturer announce that there's a feedback form for us to complete before we leave the class. Normally, we would complete it briskly as there isn't much to comment and wish to leave early. Even in the midst of completing the numerous assignments and presentations for this module, we were already hoping to reflect that it's too demanding and absurd for a 2 AU module to have so many minute details to note.

And the day has arrived for us to air our grievances....Obviously my class aren't the only ones who feel that more improvements could be done with regards to the demands and requirements of the course as most people took some time to complete the forms. Well, tried my best to put across my message as gently as possible yet clearly showing where's the problem...won't want to demoralize the lecturers and endanger others who will be taking the same module next time.

Was on the bus when i heard a woman crying as she was talking on her phone...(she was seated in the adjacent inner seat of the first level of a double deck bus while i was seated on the first seat of the long row on the right) wondering if should offer her tissue but then again, it'll be quite embaressing for her to have gotten the attention of a stranger. Noted that she was ok as she alighted the bus before my stop so should be alright...sometimes people just have to know when and how to let go. Holding on to unhappy thoughts or unhappy relationships aren't going to work. You have to realise that yourself, there's only so much others can assist you. 懂得及时醒悟，该放手时放手就不会那么多烦恼。

Despite the work I have to complete by this weekend, intended to meet up with a friend for a meal and relax before burying myself into the pile of work but didn't get the chance to 偷懒。Should be staying up till 2am before i turn in...

Report constipation

Just completed the moral ed big report...basically left with another big report due on Friday （测试）and another pairwork project （儿童文学）due next week...but really having trouble starting the 测试 report...don't really know how to go about doing it...think have to force myself to start doing it latest by tomorrow...cannot keep putting it off or it'll never be done...>_<

30/00 gathering

After attending my piano lessons, took a train down to Orchard MRT station to meet Jo and Chat before we went down to Fish & Co. in Wheelock Place. Met Harold at Borders and we had to wait for abt 45min before we got to sit down in the restaurant...totally packed. Tza arrived next, followed by Faz and finally Ridzal. After dinner, walked down to Starbucks at Plaza Sg with Jo and Ridzal before we could find a coffee joint with seats. By the time I reached Hougang interchange (1215am), there wasn't any bus, so had to take a cab back home.

22

After a presentation, headed home for dinner and to cut my birthday cake from four leaves. The cake is quite tasty, not too sweet. Unwrapped the gift my classmates got for me...cinnamoroll notebook and a stand for notepad and pen. Sis also got me a cinnamoroll pouch, made a keychain with my name plus an ocha-ken teacup (for display)...seems like this birthday is filled with cinnamoroll stuff. =)

Grapevine

Was in the midst of editing the CED grp reflection report when Josh called...it's already 11+pm and he has yet to get dinner...poor thing...so decided to meet up and go get some food. Self-declared break frm work.

Headed to Grapevine in Kovan...the place was freezing cold but we didn't want to sit outside cos was quite noisy...tried Heineken and Budweiser mix...not much of a difference. The food wasn't as good as expected...i suppose the drinks are the main draw for the people. Intended to treat him but the place didn't accept NETS...and i didn't bring enough cash...so paiseh...owe him 1...Reached home by 5min to 1am. Must be the drink...slept soundly till late morning today.

Will you...?

Heard a few rather creative marriage proposals lately:

1) A lawyer proposed to his dream gal by sending her a writ...charging her with the offence of stealing his heart. Sentenced to a blissful marriage life ever after.

2) The guy hid the ring in 1 of the gashapon “扭蛋”machines in Suntec. Before the date ended, he got his girlfriend to have a go at the machine a few times before the ring was out.

3) A taiwanese guy got 10 thousand people to sign an online well-wishing site which he set up before he propose showing the site to his girlfriend of 10years at an internet cafe.

Any other interesting marriage proposals u've heard of? Do share =)

Seeking motivation

Haven't been blogging cos too buried by reports and preparing for tests coming up next week...Intended to complete more yesterday as i could reach home earlier yet concentration level was real low...vexed cos disturbed and can't complete what i intend to do. *_*

Want to wish Yifen a memorable birthday, hope u like the gift & paiseh abt missing the cake cos afraid u'll comment "怎么辦? 吃那么多,等一下又肥了?" =P

Gotta make the most out of this weekend...back to work now...sigh

Sunset

Received a call in the evening, Josh asking me out for dinner. Within 20minutes, I'm in his Kangoo and off we headed to catch the sunset.

A few men were fishing, 2 families were playing with the sand while far off, there were 2 wedding couples taking photos. It was quite romantic to view the sunset. The sun resembles 咸蛋黄. Frankly the reflection of the sun on the sea waters was quite beautiful...

We went for western food nearby, promised Josh that I won't reveal where's this hideout of his. The food was quite tasty just that the skin of the chicken was really burnt. Oh before I forget, congrats Josh upon receiving your certificate frm TP.

Lunch Treat

Together with Mum, met 三姨 and cousin Rita at Plaza Singapura for lunch cos cousin is offering a treat at Ichiban Boshi. She's been working quite hard and needed a break so took half-day off to meet up for lunch. The food is quite good but regrettably the service a little slow...maybe cos they didn't employ enough waiters/waitresses.

After lunch, we went to 旺角 for coffee and chatting. Rita wanted to check out clothes at U2 and I ended up buying a top too. When we came out of the store, we saw 洪惠芳 being filmed on the travellators. Should be for a new drama. 翁清海 was also there. He's really fit! We headed home by 3+pm. Gotta start on my reports by tmr...haiz....

K 歌

First day of our 1 week break so met Yanxuan, Wanjun, Shuixian, Peishi at Dhoby Ghaut MRT around 1040am to go to Kbox at Paradiz Centre. Sam met us there shortly after we got a room assigned.

Started a 4 hr singing session with K lunch of fried beehoon and ice lemon tea...quite cheap cos in the end, each of us just paid $6.50. Heard Shuixian's voice for the first time...quite funny cos she couldn't help frowning when she starts singing. Had quite a gd time belting out a number of songs. Only pity is that Yanxuan didn't sing much due to her sore throat.

Short day

Lessons ended by 1015am so headed down to Bugis for gyming session. Felt hungry during the train ride but decided to skip lunch and head for the machines once I arrived. Persisted to complete 7000 over strides on a machine before the Bodybalance class at 1pm.Glad that a new stairway within the club has replaced the stuffy 'carpark stairway'. Couldn't resist getting a gashapon featuring a new range of Ochaken collectibles. =P

The Beautiful Butterfly

A touching poem we came across during the BSS visit about autistic kids

I am the child who has a disability,
who cannot do the things that you do.
But that does not mean I am useless,
I have feeling and emotions, just like you.

I can hear the things you are saying,
even though with words I cannot yet speak,
I may not be physically able to do things like you,
but that does not mean I am weak.

I know there are many things about me,
that you simply do not understand,
But please don't shy away from me,
I could use a friend, and a warm helping hand.

I may have a mind that works differently,
Pages in a book - I may flap instead of turn,
But that does not mean you can't teach me,
you might be surprised at just what I can learn.

If you think when I don't cooperate, I'm misbehaving,
And conclude that I'm not disciplined enough,
Please take a moment to consider,
that the road I must travel can be rough.

When you stare at me, point, or start to whisper,
it makes me sad, and I so want to cry ---
Why do you think of me as some crippled caterpillar?
Why can't you see that I'm God's beautiful butterfly?

Balestier Special School Visit

Rushed down from NIE to McNair Road with Mindy and Huili for our CED434 site visit after 12:30pm (luckily we're excused from another module's 13:30-16:30 lessons).

We were brought to observe a class of 8 kids with autism. 2 teachers were conducting the STEP programme while the 3 of us took notes and interviewed 1 of the teachers to gather more information for our presentation and report. We were quite fortunate as the staff there were very friendly and helpful. Left the school by 17:30, feeling quite drained.

More information about the school can be found at http://www.rainbowcentre.org.sg

DAS visit

Got the chance to visit the Dyslexia Association of Singapore due to the CED module on Catering to pupils with behavioral and learning problems.
The 2 hr presentation and brief tour of the centre gave us an overview of the difficulties faced by dyslexic children and how the centre helps them.

Common symptoms include:

1. later than expected speech development
2. poor vocabularly development
3. difficulty in reading
4. difficulty in learning the names of letters or sounds in the alphabet
5. difficulty in writing
6. difficulty in learning nursery rhymes and playing rhyming games
7. confusion of similar letters such as "b","d","p","q","s","z"
8. confusion of words that look alike "on", "no", "dog", "god"
9. distractibility
10. quick forgetters

Quite disappointed to find out that research regarding remediative methods for children having dyslexia in Chinese language is not as extensive when compared to English language.

More importantly, children who have been identified with this neurologically-based specific learning difficulty have to be motivated and determined in helping themselves accept and deal with this learning difficulty positively. Support and understanding from their family, teachers and peers will definitely encourage them to not give up. Famous dyslexics include Albert Einstein, Agatha Christie, Tom Cruise and SM Lee.
For more information, the site to visit is www.das.org.sg

Jackie Chan Sports Club

Despite feeling a little lethargic after class today, decided to check out the fairly new Cali gym in Bugis. Caught a whiff of the distinct smell of the new lockers as i deposited my stuff before starting my workout. There's a few changing cubicles which is different frm the other 2 gyms. Found lotsa new, improved equipments; tried out a few and noted a gd view of the cityhall area buildings at the treadmills corner. Not really used to the narrow staircase linking the 2 levels cos it resembles a carpark stairway, however, the shower rooms are more spacious. I suppose it's cos of the odd hour, there were relatively fewer pple working out. Didn't get to attend any classes cos don't intend to return home late.

Was about to leave when I realised that I've lost my ezlink pass...retraced my steps all the way back to the shower room but still couldn't find it. Approached the auntie who was cleaning the area and was told that someone found it and she'd passed it to her boss. She was really helpful and brought me to look for her boss who passed it to another staff immediately. Realised they are really efficient...& I'll have to remember to empty my pockets before changing. Appreciate the lady who found it and the auntie who helped or I'll have to go through alot of trouble to replace it.

Weekend dinners

Sat: Got to enjoy Lei Garden dinner treat (Rating: 9/10) as Dad's Japanese friend brought his family for a tour. The 2+ yrs toddler had very beautiful eyes, long lashes. Was warned by Dad that he can be rather boisterous but during dinner he behaved relatively well...was quite talkative, playing with the rubber sea creatures they got from Underwater World. He likes the stingray the most, kept holding on to it...chuckles in delight when Dad entertained him by naming the sea creatures correctly in Japanese. He even personified his toys by calling the stingray "a e sensei" (mr stingray), "sa me san" (shark) Interesting eating habits too cos he requested for tomato sauce and white rice...understand that even when his mother cooks other dishes he prefers plain rice, perhaps need to introduce new food in smaller quantities. Tried to recall my basic Jap to understand the conversation between the child & his parents without much success. =P Went for a brief night tour in the city (with Dad as the guide providing them the historical info as we pass by certain landmarks) and short walk at Merlion Park before calling it a night.

Sun: 小叔 & his family is back from Taiwan so had a dinner gathering at the restaurant near Lower Peirce Reservior (Rating: 7/10). The chilli crab with fried 饅頭 & claypot sea cucumber are my personal faves. Since it's the 2nd night of dinner spread, i tried to control & not overeat.

赶场

Had two group presentations back to back with Wanjun & Yifen so had to meet up early in campus to run through the details one last time. Didn't sleep well last night so was pretty lethargic early in the morning but really glad when both our presentations are over. More reports and assignments are piling up...need to start working on them soon.

Fireworks spectacular

Met Josh and his friends (Angela, Yvonne, Ricky & his wife) at Cityhall to catch the firework display. Still had some time so had coffee and chatted at Citylink first. Walked to Esplanade and a huge crowd had already lined the banks of the Singapore river. Some families even had a picnic there!

Luckily we persisted to walk further up, before Sheares Bridge and managed to find a clear spot to catch the action. I took 10 video clips in all but only 8 were satisfactory. Can imagine the amount of fireworks the French team used...The best part of the live action besides enjoying the spectacular view for me would be to hear the expressive awes from the little ones. =) Proceeded to the food court in Raffles City for hot drinks and some snacks before getting a lift back home, thanks to Josh.

Wondering if anyone knows how to upload videoclip here...do teach me how in order to share the clips. Thanks!

MuVo V200

Finally I've my very own MP3 player with direct USB drive...Dad got it as my birthday gift. ^_^ Intended to get from BEST Denki during the National Day offer but luckily checked with Adrian and he helped to get from his friend who's working with Creative. A difference of about $50!

戏剧盒演出

Alighted at Outram Park station to get dinner before heading for 戏剧盒免费社区演出: 论坛剧场 -(1)“大歹纪 ! ”(2) 爱之病 outside Chinatown Point (19:30-22:00) with Wanjun & Shuixian.

Enjoyed the first play better as there were humorous references to local news such as the NKF saga. However, we were seating on straw mats so after some time, could feel legs getting numb and butts getting sore. Can see that it's not easy to perform forum theatre especially when the participating audience might misconstrue the scene content.
Here's the website for those who might be interested:
http://www.dramabox.org/main.htm

National Library

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

Fireworks Preview

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

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

Wasted trip: Not

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

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

Timetable Boo boo

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

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

Walk walk

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

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

Dim Sum

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

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

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

Completion

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

New nephew

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

Plaza Sg Saturday

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

Cinnamoroll

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

Finally

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