My new digital camera!

Managed to get this camera with a case for $357. Much cheaper than the IT show which has the similar one for $399 without case.

Shrek 3

Met Delong at Harbourfront MRT for Shrek 3. He managed to get free tickets from his sis but we had to sit in the first row. The movie wasn't as lousy as some claimed...quite funny. I like the part where Gingy was frightened and pooped a small pink gummy sweet. So funny...
Here's the official website: www.shrek.com
Went to IT show at Suntec to help Dad get a 2 GB thumbdrive. Bought a Toshiba for $28.90. A really good deal. Will look for digital camera tomorrow in Sim Lim Square as the selection isn't alot there.

Karaoke

Went back to school for work planning with colleagues. After we're done, we left for Serangoon Gardens for lunch at Sushi Tei. Went to K Garden for a session of singing and had a fun time with Waiyin, Tiong Bee, Yan Han, Melissa and Jeremy. Didn't know Yan Han could sound alot like Andy Lau, while Tiong Bee could sound like Zhang Yu...simply amazing. Sang all the way from 2+pm till 6pm. Met Yahti at AMK for dinner and catching up. Supposed to meet at 630pm but Jiahui was held back by work. She arrived only by 8+pm. Felt quite sick by the time i got home so took panadol cold and went to sleep.

Nintendogs

Sis got her nintendo ds yesterday...she bought the white one and there are 23 games inside. She had a nintendog...and decided to let me have one too...mine is the golden retriever. Quite a smart dog...learnt 3 tricks already. Quite interesting. =)

Disappointment

Tried the new Aji-tei in Plaza Singapura yesterday...there were quite alot of people but managed to get a table. Ordered the small salmon don ($3.80) and tried the claypot clams...ordered the curry fried cuttlefish but the order was really slow...almost wanted to cancel the order but they have already prepared. The dessert warabimochi didn't have any honey sauce unlike sun with moon so it was quite bland..it also costs more 4 pieces for $5.80. Won't visit that place again...quite disappointed with the service...asked for a spoon and the waiter didn't even understand me...totally ignored my request...haiz...

Results

Saw cane marks on one of my p2 boy's arms and leg yesterday...he didn't pass his English and Maths SA1...no wonder his mother caned him...quite poor thing...although sometimes he doesn't pay attention in class...but felt quite bad for him...must have been very painful. Surprisingly, my p2s had 100% passes while my p4 is only 75%. Sigh...how to help the p4s? Anyone can tell me?

2nd meeting

Met up with Don for dinner as parents are out and home's not cooking. Went to Wheelock's Sun with Moon and I tried the Chirashi Don. Quite nice. Tried milk tea ice-cream after dinner at the stall outside NYDC. He sent me home soon after as there's no where I wanted to go.

Central Sun with Moon

After school, went to Central's Sun with Moon with my colleagues: Beryl, Waiyin, Karn Nee and Waiyin's twin sis, Waihan. The interior is much smaller than the Wheelock outlet but there's an outdoor dining. Ate the Yakiniku Kamameshi while my friends ordered Salmon and Oyster kamameshi. Of course didn't forget to order Warabimochi...my favourite. Went to the Japanese store to get Mothers' Day gift. Bought a white chocolate biscuit. Went to meet Don who contacted me from Expat Singapore. Had tea before he sent me home.

P1s...aren't they cute?

Helped Sis buy the dark pink japanese blusher for $7 at basic beauty. Bought a mcdull hp accessory. The ladybug one. Nearly bought a dress from Toss for $25 but in the end decided against it. Met Celina briefly too.

Central

Went to Clarke Quay to check out the new shopping centre called Central. It has a logo that is similar to an arts school. Some of the shops are not opened yet and there wasn't alot of people. There is also a LevelOne similar to Bugis but there are more shops here. Saw the Sun with Moon outlet but couldn't find any ATM so couldn't eat there. There was a stall selling donuts and the mini ones were quite nice, tried the maple and original ones. 12 for $4. Headed down to Wheelock to find the Max Lucado's You Are Special book which the lecturer recommended but couldn't find it. Checked out at Kinokuniya and even Times but it is out of stock. Quite expensive also, Times selling it for $25.20. Try to get from Principal cos the lecturer mentioned that she will get 10 copies for the school.

Had Eel and clam kamameshi and also warabimochi at the Wheelock Sun with Moon. Couldn't resist the dessert. The sweet box didn't offer warabimochi so didn't order that.

Bought a new piano book Sonata 2 cos finished playing the Kevin Kern book.

Sharing session

Went to Hougang Primary with Kang Lee for a P1,P2 new curriculum sharing session at Hougang Primary school. Saw a few teachers at the sharing session and got the chance to see a p1 lesson.

Finished the sharing session by 6+pm and headed home directly. Met Yifen and Huili at the session too.

Getting the hang of things

Realised that if I reach school earlier, just slightly earlier each day, I can actually complete alot of things...

For instance, I've already completed next week's weekly plan (quite ahead of time) and I'm now planning revision materials for my p2s...as I've already finished the textbook stuff with them and just completed the activity book with them today.

For P1s...think they need more time to digest what they are learning so giving them slighlty more time. My P4s are still as noisy as before. Tried to get them to write composition today but they are still making noise as they are writing...don't understand them...sometimes, I wonder if they are humans at all ( i know this sounds mean, but I can't help but wonder, especially when they thrive on getting scoldings from their teachers all the time)...another student actually dared to complete his Mathematics homework right smack during my chinese lesson yesterday...confiscated his book and told his Maths teacher about the matter. He's gonna get it from her too...serve him right...how dare he do such a thing during my lesson!

Flu bug attack...yet again

Down with flu again...think never really recovered from the first one that's why...feel quite terrible but dragged myself to school as there's reflection before lessons.

In the end, after a few colleagues' advice, decided to leave school to see the doctor upon getting the principal's approval. Heard that today alot of teachers are on sick leave...up to 10 in fact.

Think the weather is really lousy, causing alot of people to fall ill. Took medicine and went to sleep. Feel so drowsy.

Never order noodles again

Tried prawn noodles from the canteen today and soon when I was having my p2 lessons, my stomach started feeling pain...it's like the churning sort where you won't feel like going to the restroom.

It was horrible and I had already arranged to meet up with Jiahui. We managed to get a table at Sun with Moon...and I tried the Sukiyaki...the soup was very sweet but the serving a bit too much. Ordered the warabimochi too...really love it...

Shared a cab home and it was only when the ointment and medicine was taken that I felt much better.

Mental note: NEVER to order from that stall again...even if it means I have to starve! I'd rather die from hunger than suffer the painful torture of a stomachache!

Sick again

Went to the Hougang Polyclinic to see a doctor cos woke up to flu symptoms and also sore eye. Waited for quite some time before I saw the doctor and got my medicine. Went home for lunch and then took a long nap. Took MC to rest at home.

New hairstyle

Getting sick of my hairstyle so decided to go for a haircut after school today...went to Jean Yip as they offered the cheapest out of all the salons I've checked in Compasspoint.

The guy was quite fast and in the end, the result was quite good. He even washed my hair but didn't charge it. Went out with Fu Rong and his friends for a late night movie at Marina Square. Caught "The Reaping"...it wasn't nice at all...the sound effects were deafening. Went for a drink at Mr Bean before heading to Jalan Kayu for prata. Intended to catch the sunrise but his dad needed to use the car so had to head back.

Sushi Tei

Had to reach school by 710am as they are conducting the NAPFA test at Hougang Stadium today. On duty as the starter and need to take note of the students' time as they finish their 1.6km run.

"Baked" under the sun for almost 2 hours. Despite having applied sunblock think, still gonna get 2 colors. Had CCA till 615pm then met up with brother Josh for dinner.

Went to Serangoon Gardens for sushi at Sushi Tei. Noticed that the chefs didn't really put effort in making sure that the sushis on the conveyor belt looks presentable and appetising. Most of the sushis weren't even cut evenly...quite sad to see such lousy standards offered at a restaurant.

环岛追追追

Arranged to meet Furong at Funan IT mall...managed to get the printer ink and have lunch at the food court before heading off to our next stop.

He drove his family car which was quite a small car but extremely cute. We headed off for Sim Lim next as I wanted to find OCR programme. Managed to get one and also find a brown leather pouch for sis' ipod nano for $20.

Headed to Vivocity for movie next. Managed to get tickets for 《Music and Lyrics》 starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore. Quite a nice movie with catchy melodies and songs...really touched by the song Hugh sang for Drew "Don't write me off". The lyrics were simple yet told their story as a couple together. Here's the official website: http://musicandlyrics.warnerbros.com/

Tried Japanese grill at Shin Kushiya restaurant. The food was quite nice with good ambience. Decided to check out Sentosa by driving through the island...quite a fresh experience for both of us...surprisingly, we found a small driveway that gave us a different view of the water fountain show. Besides having the laser show with the water fountain, they've added fireworks to the show, making it quite spectacular...However, I prefer the water fountain show before they added the laser show...think it's how the water moves with the music that was mesmerising, instead having characters and some story going on with the laser.

Had Teh tarik craving and went to a indian muslim store. However, somehow the drink made both of us have queasy stomach. Think it's not hygienic...hope the uneasiness goes off soon.

Had quite a pleasant sunday...looking forward to the next trip out (prob to IKEA Tampines).

Printer ink mystery

Somehow, just when we needed to change our printer ink, the extra packet we bought have miraculously vanished into thin air...

Remembered that I placed them in the cupboard but after searching through it, still can't find them...

Quite frustrating especially when both sis and me need to print our work...