China Trip with school

Below are some of the photos I've taken on the trip to Nanjing, Suzhou and Shanghai:

Bought lotsa stationery and books too! Love the bags there...got 5 LeSportsac...of cos not real...hehe but the quality is quite good. Love the shopping!

Met Jiahui for dinner at Sakura. The food is quite nice. Took photostickers too...haha.Went to Metro and found uzabikin gashapon. Super cute! Bought 3 and we went for coffee at Yakun before heading home around 9pm. Went for a haircut at Jean Yip for $28.90. Feel much cooler now.

Met Jiahui for dinner at Sakura at Compasspoint. The food is quite nice. Went to Metro and found this gashapon machine with uzabikin. Super cute! Bought 3...cannot resist. Had coffee at Yakun before heading home around 9pm. Had a haircut at Jean Yip for $28.90. Feel much cooler.

Cooking Mama

My fave game in Nintendo DS...gotten a few gold medals for cooking some dishes already...not in real life though...haha

So cute!!!

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...

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...

Sheerin's wedding

Went to Sheerin's wedding over at Little India. Met Suzana and Rosman...Rosman mentioned that the Surin trip was the most wonderful experience he ever had...quite touching to hear that. Sheerin commented that I've lost quite alot of weight.

Went to Plaza Sg quite early...around 2+pm i was there waiting for my lesson at 5pm already.

Sushi Buffet

Met up with Yanxuan and Shuixian over at Kovan Heartland Mall to have the sushi buffet over at Sakae Sushi. Used our student passes to get the student price of $13.90.

Managed to find the swimming cap for the hot spring trip. Find it quite pointless actually...but since it's under $3 for one just get for each of my family.

Nice evening

Met up with Dave at Cityhall around 625pm to walk over to CHIJMES to try out SUN. Prefer the decor over at Wheelock Place though. Ordered Unagi and Aragi Kamameshi...the serving was a little too big for me to finish...also ordered warabimochi for dessert.

Walked over to Esplanade and was treated to a free harp performance. Went to Max Brenner cafe and tried the Suckao...quite a unique container and the metal straw was also quite special.

Took the long bus ride home with Dave and got home just before 11pm.

Corrinne May

Saw the tv advertisement about Corrinne May's Christmas album...her voice is really nice and really suited to sing Christmas songs. Visited her website to listen to the songs...http://www.corrinnemay.com/safe/flash/index2.htm

Japanese food

Met up with Grace for lunch at Sun with Moon over at Wheelock Place. Tried the unagi bento and mushroom pot set. It's the first time i tasted soup so thick and starchy...quite filling also. We also ordered the warabimochi and also the tofu cheesecake.

Went over to Wisma and Takashimaya to look for clothes. Didn't manage to find anything we like. Walked over to Paragon for tea over at the Japanese Soba restaurant. The fried Hokkaido smelt was quite tasty. It's quite a good deal for the japanese tea as it's $5 with a dessert and drink (before service charge that is).

Couldn't resist getting an intensive eye treatment over at Green Sanctuary. There's a 20% discount due to the festive season. Intended to meet up with Karan but he was so caught up with work that we didn't manage to meet. Went to Sushi Tei over at Takashimaya for dinner. There was quite a crowd and had to wait awhile before they gave me a counter seat.

Met Dave briefly before he went off to meet his uni friends. Will be meeting him next thursday for dinner in Cityhall.

Novena Square Jackie Chan Sports Club

Met Celina in Novena to go to the gym, the layout of the gym was rather small, with only 2 studios, one for the normal workouts and the other for the cycling studio.

Wasn't really motivated to use the machines, perhaps it's been awhile since i last visited the gym...there wasn't any classes to attend as well cos the trainers were attending a course.

We left by 4+pm and checked out the shops in Novena Square. There wasn't much to see also. Decided to give Karan a call and we met up in Bishan to get coffee at Coffeebean. Afterwhich we had a late dinner at Jalan Kayu before he sent me home.

大扫除

The past few days have been spent cleaning up my room...there's so much stuff yet so little room!!!

The dust also made me sneeze like crazy, slowing down my packing process.

Till now, there's still a few boxes of things i need to sort out but really getting sick of packing...need to take a break before starting again.

Yanxuan's wedding dinner

The day has finally arrived...my first NIE classmate's wedding dinner. Arranged to meet Yifen and Wanjun at Serangoon mrt station to go there together. Waited for Jianming and Huili at Harbourfront station before walking over to 88 restuarant together.

Sam and Corinne were among the sisters' at the reception. Managed to view the wedding photos before going to our designated table. A pity Peishi, Shuduan, Yuanlin and Mindy weren't present or the whole NIE class would be there.

Before the dinner started, there was a slideshow sharing the couple's moments and we guessed that Yanxuan must have been the one doing it as there's some resemblance with her presentations during our NIE days...=P

As usual, Liyin started cracking jokes and we kept laughing throughout the dinner. When it was our turn to take photos and offer a toast to the couple, we actually shouted "yammmmm suannn" instead of the usual "yam seng" but had to do it twice as Yanxuan didn't catch it the first time round. =D

Staff dinner

Was pouring heavily in the early afternoon when I received Joslyn's call that the class server training time has been brought forward...had to rush down to school and was drenched a little.

After the training, went home to change for tonight's dinner. The theme was "Madhatter's night" so had to bring a hat...borrowed one from sis but didn't really need to wear it.

Took the school bus with most of the staff there. It was a buffet-style dinner at Sijori resort in Sentosa. Awards were given, some teachers were sabotaged to go onstage for the games and lucky draw conducted. Managed to reach home before 11pm as we alighted at Compasspoint before the school bus went back to school.

《Helen The Baby Fox》

Watched this touching movie with sis today...the plot is fairly simple but the bond shared between the boy and the baby fox was so strong that audience will be easily moved.

The baby fox cannot see, hear and even bark initially. So the boy, Taichi names it Helen, after Helen Keller, the first blind, deaf and mute woman who was able to communicate using the sign language. Helen responds to Taichi's devoted caring efforts and begins to strive for live, in spite of her frail body.

Scenic and picturesque Hokkaido served as the shooting ground of the movie...breath-taking scenes especially those with flowers were my favourites.

Quoteworthy scene:

Vet: “你会写辛苦的辛吗？”
Vet:“加了太一 (boy) 的一，就变成幸福的幸。”
Vet:“是太一带给海伦 (fox) 幸福。”

The official website: http://www.helen-movie.jp/ but it's all in japanese...

Love the ecards: http://view.greetings.yahoo.co.jp/greet/bd/kogituneheren.phtml

New hairstyle

Been some time since I intended to go for a haircut, but due to work can only arrange to go today.

For the first time in a long long while, I couldn't really bear to part with my long hair.

Quite satisfied with the results cos the hairstylist was quite skilful. =)

Holidays are here!!!

Besides the students, teachers are also in a good mood as it's finally time to enjoy the well-deserved break...

Although I did relief teaching for most of the final term, have grown attached to some of the students and I'll miss some of them.

Next week there'll be some meeting and training but at least for this weekend can relax. =)

Haze

The air condition is really bad...each day the problem persists...

Don't even have to look far to notice the hazy skies...really pity those with respiratory problems...must be having a hard time.

Even my eyes are getting the effects of the haze...feel so tired most of the time, as though I can hardly open them.

The PSI is always hovering around the 100 mark...wonder when the haze will be over and clear skies will be back...

Bodyshop warehouse sale

After school, went to Suntec Hall 401 for the Bodyshop Warehouse Sale. The place was quite big but there wasn't much items on sale.

Almost fainted when I saw the Bodybutter set going for only $29.90. I got mine for $60 plus!!! Can buy two!!! Helped sis get a mango set while I got an empty Grapeseed container for only $5. There were also miniature versions of SPA wisdom range which of cos I can't resist.

Was fooled by the packing lady...she was supposed to give me free sample of SPA wisdom body mask. She even asked me to check the bag which I didn't...haiz, should have...got home to realise she didn't include the free sample.

Was feeling quite tired so was dozing off in the bus on my way back.

好无聊

很快就把昨天所记录的书都打进电脑的文件里。很懒得开始整理那些assessment books...应该会留到明天才做。

今天一早真的很懒得起床，觉得好像睡不够。昨晚也没有很迟睡，不知道为什么就是觉得很累。可能是必须早起的原因吧...

等一下会到 Bugis 去逛逛。希望能找到一些可爱的贴纸。

好闷啊！

Adorable

Looks quite interesting...wonder if Singapore bookstores sells the book...

Lunch out

After sorting out the chinese cards and storybooks in the HOD room...decided to get lunch with Joslyn at Compasspoint together.

We had Sakae Sushi and the food was served rather slowly...waited quite long for my soft-shell crab...so hungry...

Intended to get stickers but didn't managed to find any cute ones. Pepperplus was having a sale and managed to get the above top for only $11. Sis thinks it looks awful though...haha. Reached home by 3:30pm and was feeling quite drowsy...think maybe it's the haze...the air quality is still quite lousy.

Caught a nap since there wasn't anything I needed to do. =P

Leisure sunday

Had Bak Kut Teh with family for lunch before heading for Orchard. Went to Robinsons and John Little with family before going to Takashimaya on my own.

Found two pencils with mini animal stamps at the top...and they are not pricey at all. Spotted the 2007 Cinnamoroll schedule book but have yet to buy one. Went to Kinokuniya to check out the stationery section but nothing caught my eye.

Managed to find out from Taka's Bodyshop that the outlet in Scotts still sells the Mango body butter gift set that I've been searching for. Walked down to the store quickly and decided to buy the last Mango set available there. It's already a discounted item so can't use my birthday month's 20 % discount nor the rebates.

Went to Isetan supermarket next and found a new chocolate with chestnut flavour. Decided to buy a box to try as it's only $2.20. The chocolate is quite nice.

Walked over to Wheelock Place next and couldn't resist the gashapon machine with Cinnamoroll clips.

Met Weiming around 5 plus pm and we had dinner at Sakae Sushi. Took a brief walk in Borders before taking the bus back home.

Vivocity

Met Delong at Hougang MRT around 1140am. Bumped into Jiahui with her mum and sis at the train station.

Headed for Vivocity at Harbourfront. Although the place is huge but there wasn't much interesting stuff...quite a pity. Branded boutiques took up most of the space and there are 3 foodcourts: Kopitiam, Banquet and Food republic. Since there wasn't much stuff to check out here, we decided to go to Suntec.

Had ThaiExpress lunch at Citylink, the Tom Yum soup was quite spicy...think their chilli is free...the pineapple rice also tasted different...surprisingly on a Saturday afternoon, Suntec was relatively less crowded. Checked out the gashapon machines but nothing fancy caught my eye. Bought Yami yogurt before taking bus 700 to Dhoby Ghaut.

Managed to get the wedding gift and baby gift for my colleagues at More Than Words. Saw the cute baby pooh speaker soft toy at Action City and Delong bought it as a belated birthday gift for me. =)

Ah...chew...

Perhaps it's the haze but most probably some virus in the staffroom that got to me...shortly after arriving in school today, kept sneezing and showed cold symptoms...

Unfortunately, i didn't bring panadol cold tablets with me and the school office or sick bay doesn't have any either. Have to fight off drowsiness and the sneezing to relief some classes.

Couldn't stand the sneezing and had to ask the VP for permission to leave the school earlier. Left by 530pm and took the bus to Tampines.

Met Jiahui and we intended to eat at Sakae Sushi, however the long queue put us off. We settled for Genki Sushi instead. The food wasn't very fresh and think the both of us felt we won't want to eat there anymore.

Left for home around 9 plus pm...real tired out.

It's over

After 6 months, it's over...I'm back to singlehood.

Somehow, I've sensed it coming...been seeing lesser of each other, no frequent updates through calls or sms...

Perhaps it's better this way...

Quiet affair

Turning a year older...a simple morning sms from Dad (in Taiwan), well-wishes from friends and family. Celebrated earlier with family as Dad will be overseas today. Appreciate all the well-wishes. Thanks =)

《I am Sam》

Last minute changes to sat plan, don't really like it but have to be understanding...sigh...need to eat out and attend piano lessons, hence went out with mum & sis. Quite a few shops in Heeren have changed since my last visit. Even the gelato stall where I met a fellow aj gal in Starhub food centre is also gone! To see Orchard road decorated with a myriad of colours from the blooming flowers (due to IMF conference) and Serangoon road preparing for Deepavali's decoration were the highlights of my day. (part of 139 bus route to toa payoh interchange from bus stop in front of dhoby ghaut long john silvers) =)

Met one of my p4 students at PC X-Zone at Dhoby Ghaut mrt station...she must be wondering why a teacher is there...haha, passed by the shop and wanted to see the gashapon machines.

Reached home and caught this movie...the immense love and bond between the child and the autistic father touches one to tears...

Visit this link to find out more: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0277027/

《Love comes slowly》

Intended to pack my things but sis had to do project in the study room with her classmate, so chanced to catch this touching and heart-warming movie on Hallmark Channel this afternoon. Here's some info I found on the hallmark channel website:

Love Comes Softly is based on the first installment of the successful franchise of eight Love Comes Softly novels from writer Janette Oke. Most of Ms. Oke's books are themed around the inspirational message that fortitude and faith can bring one through life's circumstances – both the bad and the good.

Marty Claridge is a young woman reluctantly headed west with her husband, Aaron to start a new life. A runaway horse kills Aaron suddenly, leaving Marty far from home and in a sea of strangers. Adrift in her tragedy, Marty has no means of caring for herself until Clark offers to marry her and care for her until she can return to the East. Clark needs a mother for his ten-year-old daughter who is determined to foil all of Marty's attempts at kindness. In a place where all hope seems lost, Marty discovers love is found in the most unlikely of places.

SCTU course

Spent 3 days attending the Singapore Chinese Teachers' Union reading club course at Sims Avenue Centre. Besides Yifen and her colleagues, met Corinne on the second day of the course.

The course is very enriching: the picture books and activities introduced to encourage students to cultivate the love for reading were the highlights for me. The planning part was quite tedious as we have to apply what the lecturer taught almost immediately. The concept is to structure questions that guide students to share more and be involve in discussions during a reading club session.

Bought 3 books and have to control my spending cos the picture books, especially Jimmy's (taiwanese) were very attractive. =P

教师节快乐

教师节，难得的一天假，和同学们约好，一同回教育学院去找教授们。

吃饱午餐，写好祝贺卡，拍了合照，就上去办公室敲门献上我们的祝福。

见到了这几位教授，也跟他们聊了一会儿：张爱东、周清海、严寿成、潘文光、陈亚凤。

没碰上的教授，我们只好把卡片投入他们的信箱。

陈老师很快就会到教育部担任新的职务，不会在教育学院任教。还好我们今天碰到她，要不然还以为她仍教公民与道德教学法。

因钢琴考试要来临，必须去上补课，所以约两点就必须离开文礼。期待下一次的聚会。=)

Pepper Lunch

After school, went to meet Mum and sis at Compasspoint library before going to Hougang Mall for lunch. Tried Pepper Lunch's beef pepper rice set...think maybe cos it's piping hot and was also quite hungry, finished the food quite fast.

Walked around Hougang Mall and noticed the new food section (small restaurants) on level 2. Saw Andy Lau's new album at Sembawang music store but didn't buy yet. It's a cantonese album that's why didn't really see any publicity in the news. Noted the website of andyworldclub: www.awc618.com I like the home page where Andy Lau is in a pilot's uniform...looks so dashing!

Was about to leave the mall and i was looking at the Mcdonald's ty bear when this guy literally walked right into my path and we did bumped into one another lightly...luckily he moved aside and both of us muttered sorry. First time so sotong...didn't see a person right in front of my path.

Waited quite long for the bus and by the time we got home, was super tired...(last night slept only abt 4+hr).

Bodyshop offering star loyalty member a 30% discount on regular items till this sunday...gonna go shopping tmr =)

Celebrity day

Alvin bought lunch for me as I was still coughing and would be better to take my medication at home instead of bringing it out.

Went to Far East to try to look for something glittery that suits the dinner on 1 sept. Was looking for a handheld evening bag but nothing caught my fancy.

Reached plaza sg to find a huge crowd near the centre stage. OSIM invited their spokesperson, Louis Koo. He is really dashing and lotsa people, young & old, male or female were literally squeezing their way to get a photo shot of him. Some even tried to barge into the area when he was posing at the massage chair, but was stopped by the event personnels. There's a OSIM board near the massage chair and if the security personnels didn't warn the fans, think might have crashed onto Louis Koo's head cos it was shaky.

He went backstage after the photoshoot and Sharon Au came out. She was quite friendly and even chatted with some of the aunties. After she left, the crowd waited in anticipation for Louis Koo to leave the backstage. I was standing near the escalator and realised that he would be coming up as there were photographers stationed near the second floor escalators. True enough, close to 5pm, he came out and was escorted to the OSIM store located on the second floor. Lotsa people followed behind with digicams and hp cameras capturing him.

Tried to get a close-up shot of him while he was on the escalator but my hp camera was on some standby mode and was too slow to react...-_-

Only managed to get a 3 images of him being interviewed, posing at the massage chair and also coming out of backstage. Here's the advertisement photoshoot from the OSIM website:

Long way back

Went back to our “娘家”after sch today, thought need to apply leave personally for my piano exam but apparently after prac period, i just need to inform the school. @_@

Some noticeable changes:

1. Interchange has shifted to opposite side of mrt. Long walk to 179,199 queue..extreme end to cater to the queues during the hectic hrs.
2. New activity centre where the art gallery was for SLC and other club activities.
3. New blocks constucted to halls of residence closer to NIE.

Took Shuttle bus C to medical centre. Could have walked there but decided to try out the shuttle bus route and also to "re-visit" the campus life. Managed to leave by 4pm and not bump into the working crowd after office hours.