all Cats like Fishes

A friend of mine who I met in my previous job where seen as a Mr. Nice Guy. He is honest, hardworking, helpful.... all the good values you can think of. I'm so happy to heard that he went out for a date on the Chinese Valentine Day (the 15th day of Chinese New Year). I'm delighted to know that he is attached as he used to tell us that he has no interest in girl & might ended up become a monk. Most of us reckon that he is too good to be single!!

I was shocked when my friend told me that he was actually going out with a girl when we were working together. In fact, they have been living together & his family knew about it. I wasn't angry with him for keeping the secret... I'm mad & dissapointed as he didn't handle his relationships well. In other word, he is playing behind one's back!! He got himself into a Love Triangle & his ex is 'severely injured'.


I'm not sure how genuine is the whole story as the guy who I know is too good to commit this kind of 'crime'. However, the friend who told me the story has never lie to me & has no reason to back stab him. Maybe my mum is right, all cats like fishes *an idiom in chinese

Hubby went Indonesia for a 3 days 2 nights business trip on Wednesday. I miss him so much & I was so touched when I found a piece of lovely note underneath my pillow on that night. So good that he is back but he will be away for 3 weeks in March:(

Darling, thank you so much for taking good care of me & shower me with love daily.

Singapore Chinatown

3 days before chinese new year (4th February 2008), hubby & I went to Chinatown after work. The main objective is to 'submerge' into the chinese new year ambient...Honestly, I never been to Malaysia Chinatown during chinese new year.

Wonder why Donald & Goofy are there?!

Even Winnie the pooh, Piglet, Tigger were there...

Today in history: we were in Mancheter Chinatown year 2005; Hull in year 2006 (no celebration as darling fell ill in bed); back to Malaysia with family in year 2007:)

Nice decoration in one of the shop

I bought some sweets for my cousins & students. I also joined in the crowds to get some mochi; stuffs as many as you can in a bad for $3, I got 60 of them.

Some pretty sweets from China

Taiwan famous mochi

We also bought some stuffs for our parents.

2 cans of sliced abalone for $49.90

+ free coffee machine with 1 year warranty

Sharing is Caring

I kicked start my Chinese New Year celebration in Sinagpore by having a Potluck session with my mentor class. The whole year 3 had an hour long party within the class on 30th January 2008. Students & teachers brought in some yummy & naughty food for sharing.
In order to set a good example, I, as the mentor prepared lots of fruits -- pineapple, pears, apples, madarine oranges, pecimons. I bought varieties of fruits the night before & only cut them in the morning cause I want to serve fresh but not oxidised fruits to my beloved children.

Sandwiches, paus, soft drinks, fruits, durian puffs etc etc Of course, lots & lots of junk food

We started the makan-makan session with 'lou sang'. It was the first time for my internationational students, majority of them love it!! I told my students that 'lou sang' started from Hong Kong (I thought). Later, after some research (via internet & family members) only I realise that it was from Singapore....sorry kids!!

modern way -- used forks instead of chopsticks

Although all the hard work, we all have fun:)

After all the mouth watering food, we spring cleaned a nearby housing estate (HDB Flats) on 5th February 2008. Our school officially adopted block 405 & 406 as majority of the tenants are senior citizens.

Students, are you ready for some dirty job?
Well prepared!!

Our class incharged of Block 405 level 10,11 & 12. All these floors are quite clean, thus, we manage to complete the task in about 30minutes. We then moved to other floors to help other classes.

Chin Wen, Zi Kai & Ivan
are you working?

Ada, Tricia & Bernadine

still remember vividely when these girls asked me to clear the fresh dog poo

Well Done!! You have done a great job:)

Hopefully the students understand the objectives of these 2 programs.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozart (27 January 1756 -- 5 December 1791) was a prolific and influential composer of the classical era. He was born in Salzburg, Austria. As a child, his father toured him and his sister through Europe as child prodigies. He composed his first piece at five, and by twelve he had composed in every single popular genre of the time. At the end of his life, he was working on a commissioned requiem, Dies Irae, which he felt foretold his death. It ws completed by his student Sussmayer. He died in the morning of 5th December. (my d.o.b)

Mozart, Happy 251st Birthday

** Abstracted from NUS High School Music Ambassador's handout
We are celebrating Mozart week in school, each of us got free chocolate!!

2008 ---- good year ahead

I'm so looking forward to the year of Rat -- new country, new job, new students, new friends etc etc.

NEW YEAR

I kicked start the year by watching a spectacular 8minutes fireworks display in Marina Bay with hubby and his secondary schoolmates Jimmy, Kian Meng & Jonine. Recall back, we have been celebrating our new years in different countries since year 2005. Lucky us!!

The next day we join the same gang of friends for a roller blading session in East Coast Park. Hubby isn't good in this sport while this was my first time. Both of us had a few fall, but no injuries as we are well equipped. Actually need not to worry as both Kian Meng & Jonine are doctors. At first we were a bit 'malu' as we were pracitising with lots of kids in the begginers' ring. However, I really enjoyed it & wish to do it again:)

ORIENTATION WEEK

After a long break (since early December 2007) & also the extreme sport, I was so tired but excited about the school new term. All the school in Singapore had orientation week on 3rd till 5th January. Luckily I have a bunch of great Peer Support Leaders to help me out during the whole events. As the class mentor i.e. class/form teacher, I had to be with my class in majority of the programs. The most interesting one will be the Amazing Race in NUS. Students (about 20 of them) & I ran from station to station in NUS to solved the puzzles & tasks. Although we got 2nd last, but we have built a strong bond between us.

starting point

students trying to build a school logo using erasers (domino style)

students are trained to be coorperative in fetching the bucket of water

ready to go back after a long lunch
finally, we are back!!!

HOME SWEET HOME

I went home (Malaysia) last last weekend (2 week ago), although a bit rush but I did have some good time. Dad picked us up from the Corus hotel at about 11.45pm, while mum welcome us with durian & 'tong yun'. We catched up a bit before bed.

The next day, we went Kepong to pay Huey Shin a visit as she was admitted to the hospital on boxing due to dengue. Thank God that she has recover although she has to countdown in hospital. Then, we went to PJ to have lunch with Ong & to collect my molecule set from him. At night, we have dinner with parents-in-law. Yummy satay!!

Sunday morning we rushed to settle our credit card bills then consulted Dr Vijendran as I got plenty of spots & rashes on both leg -- allergy to dog!!

**much better now, 'she' is not allow in my room anymore.

We took 3.30pm bas back to Singapore. It was a tiring weekend but worth it!!

SCHOOL START

Classes started since 6th January. Although there are some problem with the timetable (most school will face this problem on the beginning of the year), both students & teachers are adapting well. My secondary 3 students are behaving well in class & of course there are some little rascals around who spice up the lessons. The students here are really brilliant in studies & doing well in co-curriculum activities.

**NUS High School is an elite school which specialize in mathematics & science

We will be getting busier not only with our daily teaching but also preparation of various events/activities that lining up.

p.s. it took me 2 weeks to complete this post...

Last day of 2007

Looking forward to the year 2008
-- New place, New job, New friends etc etc etc

Happy New Year!!

Hello from Singapore

Oh goss!! I have so many things to share since I arrived here on 17 December 2007 but no internet excess till now...

My "new" house
Darling brought me home straight from the station. He asked me not to expect too much but reassured me that our room is cleaned. Seriously, although I have prepared for the worst, I still got a shock as the living room is quite messy & the kitchenis dirty (according to my standard). As promised, our room & ensuite bathroom are much better as hubby cleaned it very often. Our room facing the mrt track, so very noisy, 6am-1230am daily -- I have used to it now. We are in the 13th floor, very windy, so very dusty -- I clean everyday. I seldom leave my room; I never sit in the living room or dinning area & I never cook, I only boil water. I'll try my best not to have any physical contact with anything beyond my room.
**This is my weakness, I'm a clean person.

My housemate
Hubby & I in the master bedroom.
Sister-in-law (Ee Mei) took one of the common room. She use our toilet cause the one outside is dirty.
Her gay friend (Jay) from China in another common room. He is a nice guy.
The tiny room took by a dirty China man who work as a DJ. Never talk to us, quarrelled a few times with Ee Mei.

My Christmas
I went to Ee Mei's cell group party. I enjoyed the food, love the people around & it was fun!! Morris & Cecily shared the pictures & story about their recent missionary trip to Chiangmai, I then realised there are lots we can do/contribute to the weak/poor one.
The next day, we went to the Paya Lebar Methodist Church; a pretty & huge church. This was my first church service for more than 10 years. During my primary school, I used to attend church service with my much older cousin brother (a pastor) & family. Everyone is so friendly, I enjoyed the singing session the most. I attended 2 church wedding this year, I cried on both sessions. I also cried during the Christmas church service. I have no idea what's going on, my tears just flow down uncontrolly. I shared this with hubby & Michelle. Both of them said that God touched my heart. Till now, I'm not sure what happen & what to do, I guess time will be the answer.

My Presents
Darling bought me a pink Sony Ericson w850i, limited edition.
Winnie the Pooh mug & coins purse from the Christmas party.
NUS gave me a brand new Acer laptop with build in camera & 1G thumbdrive.
*will blog about my new phone & laptop later

My Work
I started work yesterday, attended the induction course. Now, I know much more about the school & feel glad & lucky to be here. I can't wait to meet the students in 2nd January 2008. I know I will learn a lot from both the experience teachers & smart students here. Currently, nothing much to do, only preparing teaching materials. Will share more about the school & my work once I started teaching.

My Workout
I went to the gym last Thursday (Hari Raya Haji), I didn't do much (only cycle & stepper) as I was having a terrible headache.
**Of course, the main reason is I'm lazy.
On Christmas eve, I swam for about 15minutes. Since I really move my body this time, I felt the pain on the next day.
On Christmas, I joined hubby & Ee Mei for tennis. Brother Thong (70+ years old former national player) gave us free coaching, he said I've the potential. Till now, my body is still aching, especially my right arm. Darling said I should continue with the workout in order for the pain to go, so we will go to the gym tonight after work.