Books galore

Went to Bras Brasah with Mum and sis cos sis needed to get Redspot's 10-year series. Managed to find some chinese children storybooks for my kids. Hopefully can claim through the fund provided by MOE.

Found a shop that makes textured paper. Can design and get them to custom-make stuff too. Like journals and invitational cards. Walked down to Suntec next. There was a Bodyshop sale where Mum got most of the stuff. Only got a cosmetic bag that's khaki color ($9.90).

Went for Piano lesson and got 3 pieces of textured paper from the scrapbooking shop. Took bus 36 to the airport to fetch Dad before heading home. Real tired by the time we reached home around 11pm.

Bus breakdown

Thought could reach home earlier as I caught the bus once I've reached the bus stop but the bus (service 88) broke down near to Punggol Primary stop. The bus driver couldn't get the ezlink machine to work and most of us couldn't tap our cards as we alighted the bus to wait for the next to arrive. A colleague decided to walk home instead of waiting.

Upon boarding the next bus, we were told not to tap our cards but when I alighted at my stop, error message occurred. Have to make a trip to the top-up counter to get the refund. So troublesome >_<

Almost losing voice

Sore throat is one of the worst nightmare of all teachers...almost lost my voice after my lessons and had to visit the doc after school today (after 7pm). Long queue waiting and i haven't even had dinner (waited till 850pm for my turn, was the second last patient before the clinic closed)...Didn't get an MC as there's lots of things to be done in school...hope my voice returns to normal soon.

So soon

1 week is almost over just like that...March holidays are over sooner then i expected but at least i got to rest and relax.

• Monday: spent time with Mom & sis, getting stationery from Concourse for my students (in advance) Buying in bulk is cheapest there.
• Tuesday: Tapdance make-up practice (whole day in sch)
• Wednesday: dinner with colleagues at Poh Sing Chicken Rice restaurant
• Thursday: P1/P2 sharing session at Holy Innocents' Primary with Celest and Zhiyong. Met Huili, Huiru, Mengmeng and 3 other NCPS teachers there.
• Friday: Shopping and catching up with Yunny and met Jiahui for dinner. Been a long while since my last "shopping marathon"...

唯有小小的遗憾，没有上健身房 =P

Lobster

Half a day at Hougang Stadium gave me a brand new look: "lobster" *_* Feel so "toasted"...
Efforts put in with the cheer-leading team were rewarded with the trophy. =) Blue Hawks go!
Yellow Eagles clinged the overall house champion. Green Osprey (2nd), Blue Hawks (3rd) and Red Falcons (4th).

CA1

Just finished marking my students' CA1...p1, p2s results are quite ok, with a student getting full marks for p1, and p2. My p4 results are more worrying...the lowest got 10/50...wondering how i can help them...*_*

P/VP observation

Had my first observation in the school by the VP today. P was supposed to observe but was held up by a last minute meeting. The VP came by and asked if I wish to wait for another day or have her to observe. Of course, I didn't want to waste the effort I've put in preparing. However, I'm already in the midst of the lesson.

Luckily, the pc worked (first time using with the class, heard from other teachers that the pcs here can be quite cranky) and students were relatively well-behaved. The boy who has behavioral problems was actually able to stay in his place and not walk around...whew. However, the VP still felt that the kids could be more disciplined. Some of the boys started rocking their chairs and were scolded by the VP. Need to have more groupwork for the next observation though.

Felt so tired after yesterday's NE trail rehearsal and today's observation. Need to give myself a break before planning for next week's lessons.

Joke of the day

Was teaching my P1s 汉语拼音, telling them “dei” （得）很少用。This adorable boy, who's always very responsive in class shot up his hands quickly...thinking that he has something to say, I let him voice out his thoughts. To my amusement, he actually said out loud: “tey o”..almost couldn't control my laughter with the rest of the kids...=D

Hugzzz

Was in the canteen to get lunch when I spotted one of my p2 students...she greeted me warmly from afar and before I knew it, i felt a hug coming from behind...she actually rushed over to give me a hug...quite a pleasant surprise.

Teachers' Investiture Ceremony

Managed to apply for UPA to attend my graduation ceremony with my parents...Glad to see both lecturers from the CL dept, 翁清海教授 and 吴英成主任. Took photos with them, Dr. Vilma (YEP) and my parents. =)

Blackout

Was packing my bag when the power supply went off. Managed to call the Sg Power who contacted the town council essential maintainance service unit and they were quite fast and efficient; within an hour everything was back to normal. Quite impressed.

The Secret Garden

Kept recalling a melody playing in my head which resembles their music...went to their official website and found quite alot of information:
(Sample clips of their music)
http://www.secretgarden.no/fs_sight_sounds.html
Have yet to find the name of the melody though =P

Stranger Than Fiction

Interesting plot where the novelist actually meets with her character in real life...she couldn't bear to "kill" him and the tragedy ends up a comedy.
The official website: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/strangerthanfiction/
Finally the skies have cleared...appreciate the warm sunshine.
Thanks Grace for arranging this meeting.

Dealing with loss

Bye 老姑

New beginning

Reported to the new school this morning for briefing and meeting by the senior teacher, Mrs Chow. Met the Principal and vice-principal. Apparently, the VP lives near me (opposite Hougang Point).

The first impression of the school I got was that it was huge...and I mean really mega-school...the corridors are similar to HGPS but the four blocks of building are quite tall. Wondering how I'm gonna "fly" from one class to the other when school term begins.

Managed to leave the school by 1pm. Decided to go shopping in town, Delong gamely accompanied me. Was quite hungry so went to Sushi Tei and he gave me a treat cos he was late (again). Managed to borrow several Jimmy (taiwanese author) books. Walked over to Far East and got a good deal: 2 knitted blouse for $29.90.

Took the bus back together by evening time. =)

*Managed to find out that he was the one who's "santa claus"

Miracle baby

Celebration of Little Miraclers' Nursyadzrah 1-month thanksgiving feast (cukur rambut) at Rosman & Siti's home. =)

Papa Rosman, Ibu Siti, Baby Nursyadrah, me and girl

Ibu Siti, baby Nursyadzrah & me

Feeding time for baby Nursyadzrah

Mysterious sender

Received through mail the book I was talking about a few posts ago《可不可以不要上班》
First time in my life have to guess who the sender is cos the person wrote down "FROM: YOU-KNOW-WHO-I-AM"...how i know? （=_=）
Proceeded to decipher handwriting...not Hao ma leh...my next guess, Jiahui...unlikely, she'll normally pass it personally...final guess: Santa Claus / Santarina
Message for you: Thank you for the gift...it's really funny! (^_^)
Do reveal your identity if you chanced to read this ok?

Korea Dec 2006

Filming site of 《大长今》

Everland Theme Park


Yong Pyong Ski Resort (Filming site of 《冬季恋歌》)



Learning how to make kimchi...(actually everything was prepared, just need to stuff it in and wrap up =P) and wearing the traditional korean costume-hanbok.



Lotteworld Theme Park (Filming site of 《天国的阶梯》)



12 Dec 2006 to 18 Dec 2006

Hotel Phoenix High tea

Met Yanxuan, Sam and Peishi to have high tea over at Hotel Phoenix Garden Cafe. Thought that the hotel was located at Dhoby Ghaut at first. It's actually over at Somerset.

There wasn't alot of food selection. But we ate till we were quite full...there was a queue for those who didn't make reservations. There was a newspaper promotion, 1 for 1 that's why there were alot of aunties who came for the high tea.

Took the bus back home and actually dozed off on the bus.

Grandma's birthday buffet

Went to Grandma's house to have buffet lunch to celebrate her 90th birthday. Met Ah Xiong kor kor's son, Zi Ray...he's quite adorable...keep smiling...and he resembles a little white rabbit!!! Haha...