Happy Teachers' Day

Friday, 29th August 2008 --one of my happiest day in term 3 because:
1. I'm going home to meet my family & friends
2. Last dayof the term
3. Teachers' Day celebration in school
** actually the 1st & 2nd points are the main reasons
This was my first celebration in Singapore, honestly speaking, I didn't aspect a lot. All in my mind was having some quality time with my family and friends in K.L.
The whole celebration was done nicely and I'm impressed!! Keep it up with the good work, kids:)


For me, the most happening & surprise & happy moment will be the award ceremony. I got "The Most Caring Award" by National Institute of Education and "Ms Fun-Loving" title by the NUS High.
I'm very happy as my effort and hard-work are appreciated by my students and school. I always believe that I was created by God to educate the next generation. I'm passion in teaching and I enjoy spending time with my students.
There were a few incidents during the term that I was so upset and disappointed with my students. At one point, I question myself whether I'm suitable to be a teacher or am I qualified to be a teacher?!These awards are the answer for all my doubt:) I'll continue to do my very best to serve the education field and continue to use "LOVE" to educate my students:)

I would like to say THANK YOU for all the gifts my kids prepared for me, my heart melted... However, in future, need not to spend money on lavish gifts; just give me your best attitude & academic performance.

Barney form M08305

Chicken Essence from Yi Hui
(& not forgetting her big hug)

Golden Flowers from Mariel

My boys said they will become good boys when all the carcoal become diamond

*for non-chemistry or science people, both carcoal & diamond are carbon

Sorry,can't remember who gave me this chocolate.

Can someone help?

Another bos of chocolate from Bernadine

A cute doggie & message from Barney by Debra

Nice candles from Jayashri

New Balance shirt from Barnabas

I see LianHan, Elaine & Geno (my project students)

A sweet, crunchy & healthy apple from Dayna

Yummy Famous Amous brownie from Jer Lin

Chewy sweet & Sunflower from my little rascal -- Andrea

Hand-made card by Kai Jie

Desmond's praise

Plenty of sweets & chocolates from a few students

*Sorry, I forgetten who gave which. Can help?

Nelson baked the delicious cookies

*Sorry again, who gave me the digestive biscuits?

A special & meaningful card from Annabeth

Lots of stars from Eva, Bernadine & Ada

Pens from Shengze

Mug from the student's council

Another packet of yummy biscuit from Jonanthan

Hand-painted card with lots of love from Luckyim

More chocolate from Givanna

Coaster & card from Ada

Hehe..I'm special!!

THANK YOU very much for all the presents. Need not worry that I'll gain lots of weight after all the chocolates & biscuits. I learn from Barney that: Sharing is Caring, so I brought home everything & shared them with my family!!

p.s. did I missed out anyone?

Looking forward...

Finally, I can have a break from tonnes of work. Can't wait till this Friday where I'll be meeting my parents & Bernard (younger brother) in K.L. It has been a while ago since I last went home...

This Friday, the school will treat us lunch at Suntec City cause is Teachers' Day:) 4 more teaching days before a week term break, yahoo!! Although I'll be back for next term preparation, at least I have 3 days 3 nights in K.L. to meet my 'long lost' friends....

My Dearest Ex-Students

Where are all my ex-students?
Especially those from UTAR.
I miss you guys a lot...

Library

While I'm writing, I have just completed marking one class of lab report in a community library near my 'house' (i can only afford to rent a room). I was here with hubby yesterday as well cause our 'house' has no proper working place. I busy with my marking while he need to prepare for his mba exam.

We were shocked that although the library open at 10am, there were a crowd since 9+am. Once the automatic door openned, people rushed in like mad just to get themselves a nice spot as there are limited seat (with table) in the library. Is it what we called kiasu? According to hubby, there are people who stay in the library whole day to do their work, how amazing!! Once, he saw a mum brought in food for her som who is doing revision. My question: Is library the only place to study? People has no where else to hang out?

This morning, I saw some 'naive' / 'innocent' public who brought in food & drinks (breakfast? lunch? dinner?) to the library. To my shock, they didn't do it secretly. One lady who sat at the next table was eating her breakfast (bread & soya bean), she is actually taking her lunch (more bread) now while I'm writing. I'm wondering whether she knows that library is a quiet place to read/work, not a food stall!! She also occupied 2 seats as she claimed that her friend is on the way (since 10am)...her friend must be invinsible as I see nobody.

They are also plenty of people who 'forgot' to silent their handphone... how annoying!! The most irritating one will be those who answer the phone call & continue their phone conversation!!
Oh my God!! Someone is watching a movie, with the volume damm high....

Sorry parents, library is not a place for your kids/baby to run around/learn their first few steps. I know, the air-cond is tempting & fully carpeted floor is very safe. Please be more considerate for others expecially the students who are working hard.

What can the librarian do?
Should the library employ full time staff to 'remind' this group of 'innocent' & 'forgetful' public?
Will it be better if the public be more responsible?

S$75.80 -- Worth?!

Hmm...as promised, I bought pizzas for my mentees :)
They were happy to see the Shawarma Pizza, Hawaiian Classic Pizza, Singapura Special Pizza and BBQ Chicken Bonanza Pizza.

Sorry... they ate too fast, no chance for me to take picture :(

They have been behaving quite well, better compare to the begining of the term. I really wish they will continue to exhibit such good and hopefully better attitude.

I have been quite upset with their performance, I blamed myself for not spending enough quality time with them & not giving them sufficeint help. On the other hand, I was annoyed with the students who didn't appreciate my hard work & time...

Honestly, I'm not angry... just disappointed.

No matter what happen, I will continue to shower them with love, lots of love.
I pray and wish upon the stars that all my students will have excellent attitude and academic result.

Of course, S$75.80 is worth spending!!
This is because all of us have fun...

Jann & Tenn

Wish we could be here to make the day

merrier,
This is the day for all of us to

remember,
A moment for both of you to cherish

forever,

Wishing you always happy

together.

Anniversary

14th June 2008 -- 6th year dating anniversary

Event: Bangkok 4days 3nights

The Grand Palace

(amazing architecture)

TukTuk ride around the town
(only RM1 for so many interesting places)

MRT station
(after sweaty shopping at Chatuchak) Lunch at a shopping mall

(opps..forgotten the name) Huge lychee
(fresh, juicy, sweet, tender...)Ayutaya + Cruise

Sunset at Bangkok

Meeting up with some Thai friends for a super cheap local meal
(mouth watering tom-yum) Khao San Road
(backpackers heaven)yummy freshly squeeze orange juiceDurian pulutMango pulut

20th July 2008 -- 1st Wedding Anniversary

Event : Sat - massage + night safari

Sun - DHL hotair balloon + romantic dinner

1h massage session - our first time

(really enjoy it, the lemongrass oil is working)Night SafariThe tram ride

We met lots of animals, but didn't manage any of them as flash photography is not allow

DHL balloon will be relocating soon
(too bad, the weather on Sunday is not safe to fly, we will surelybe back!)

FREE Apple i-pod classic from Prudential
(S$388)

Buffer dinner at Melt Cafe (Mandarin Oriental Hotel)
Starters Fresh Seafood Bar

(Crabs, Lobsters, Scallops, Prawns, Oysters)The Main Course

(Chinese, Indian, Thai & Western Food) Finally, my favourite Desert Bar