Achilles Tendinitis

Darling force (with a bit of scolding, which he denied) me to face the truth this morning -- visit the doctor. After waiting for about 2+ hours in the clinic, Dr Chia solved my worry of the past few months.

Achilles Tendinitis generally due to overuse of the affected limb and is more common among athletes training under less than ideal conditions. Achilles Tendinosis is a soreness and stiffness that comes on gradually and continues to worsen until treated. It often starts with stiffness and creaking when first getting out of bed in the morning. Lightly pinching the Achilles tendon with the forefinger and thumb will indicate soreness. Dr Chia jokingly asked whether I did a lot of shopping during this festive seasons, which of course I didn't.

Dr Chia's advice is to rest, rest and rest. In other words, no more all day long shopping, extensive workout or standing for long hours. Most importantly, I must wear a good pair of low heeled shoes. My reply to him was, "I'm a teacher, can't avoid standing!" In my heart I also worry about the 3 days orentation when school re-open. Since I'm one of the teacher in-charge and will involve in amazing race, I will stand, walk and run a lot!! HOW?????

Dr Chia added that the worst case will be tendon rupture!!

Too Old for Merry Christmas?

Came back from Orchard not long ago...

We went out at about 9+pm, after a long day of work for both of us. Many people said one must view the Christmas lightings and take pictures when visit Singpore during this festive month. After 2 years of staying in Singapore, we decided to join the crowd this year.

I regretted... We both regretted...

First of all, I don't think that the lighting is fantastic. We didn't take any photo. However, many people were amazed with the colourful and vibrant decorations along the street.
Secondly, the place was so crowded. At one point, we were sweating and suffocating. I really pity those kids and wondered why their parents bring them out to such crowded place?! I hope the kids have some fun after wasted so much tears and sweat.

MERRY CHRISTMAS :)

Is it because of age? I no longer like crowded places. I worry that someone will snatch my bag, I dislike body contact with strangers, especially sweaty & smelly strangers.... Also, I reckon is it not worth to spend so much $$ on the decorations. What do you think?

My feet are aching:( Since young, if I walk too much or carry something heavy, I will have difficulty going to bed as my feet will ache a lot. For the past few weeks/months, my right heel has not been well and the aching got worse for the past few weeks. Darling said I must consult doctor and go for x-ray soon, but I am delaying/avoiding...

Back-up, Back-up and Back-up

GOOD NEWS!! The IT people manage to save my documents:) According to IT, there is a crack (I think this is how they called it) on my internal hard disk, just like a scratch on your CD. So, it is better to change a new one as the crack might get bigger and later die again. The powerful and wonderful IT people back-up all my files and then transfer back into the new internal hard disk. In short, all my hard work was not wasted, I don't have to re-do anything. Except that HE looks and feels a bit different, I'mnot sure how to explain... Anyway, I am grateful that I didn't lost any documents/files.

One advice that given by the IT people which I felt quite funny was from now on, I need to be more diligent in backing up my files AND I need an external hard disk 1 to backup all documents in my laptop, then external hard disk 2 to back up the external hard disk 1.

My question is, how many times we need to back-up? As one of my colleague always said "I rather be 300% kiasu/kiasi to be 100% sure" Agree??

Praying hard...Get Well Soon

Last Friday I spent the morning cleaning up my apartment while HE rested in the living room. HE has been busy working on 2010 orientation and preparing materials for next year module since 2nd week of December. HE didn't really have enough rest as before this we were busy with convocation. Thus, I thought I shall not bother HIM, at least let HIM will get some rest till after lunch.

At about 3+pm, I tried to wake HIM up several times, but there isn't any respond!! I panicked and called my colleague for help. I was so worried and rushed HIM to consult my colleague. I am so worry, the report will only be out on Monday.

This few days, I am so lost without HIM with me, I don't know what to do, I lost my direction. I really hope that HE will be alright, I miss HIM...


My dear ACER, get well soon, hope to see you on Monday.
*yup, I'm a workaholic!!

p.s. I have no backup, i.e. if can't safe my hard disk, I need to re-do all the stuffs I did for the past week:(

Society for Physically Disabled

thanks GOD for giving me what i'm having

sorry GOD for complaining what i dont have

i promise that i will change

and with YOUR guidance i will be a better person

Last Sunday, there was a charity show for SPD on TV
I'm so amazed with the determindation from the disabled and the uncondition support from their family during all the
At the same time, I'm so ashame of myself for not contributing enough to the society

I'm thinking of grandma... her face appear in my mind, I can see her smile clearly. The next thing, I cry... I cry... I cry... I miss her so much:) I surely pay her a visit whenever I go back home; I hate seeing her suffer in the pain....

Birthday in Batam

Darling gave me surprise with a super last minute short trip to Batam, Indonesia. We took the 250pm ferry on Saturday from Harbour Front Center. After 1h we reach Batam Center. Without any background research or planning, we decided to saty in Goodway Hotel, (about 7min walk to the mall) recomended by the counter staff. Luckly, the room is alright for S$70. We decided to walk around Batam (mainly shopping) rather than spend time in the beach as it is rainy season.

For those of you who decided to shop in Batam, I will recomend i-Hotel which located just next to the megamall, Nagoya Hill. We had some good deals at Matahari (like our Jusco), especially my less than S$1.50 t-shirt & darling less than S$2.90 t-shirt:)

Darling & I decided that if we were to have another last mninute tripto Batam in future, we will venture the beach.

*No photos this time as I sent my camera for repair last week*

Top 10 Reasons Why You're a Special Teacher

10.

You have got compassion

09.

You have got patience

08.

You have got faith in us

07.

You have got warmth

06.

You have got generousity

05.

You have got wisdom

04.

You have got strength of character

03.

You have got good taste

02.

You have got humour

01.

You are a SPECIAL TEACHER

I was doing housekeeping in the office after meeting
This card caught my attention

Happy Birthday Darling

Happy Birthday

I am in Kuala Lumpur; Darling is in Singapore

Tomorrow, I will be in Singapore; Darling will be in Vietnam

This is the 2nd time we didn't celebrate his birthday together ever since we dated
We have been through so many for more than 7 years - some ups and some downs

Singapore
Phuket

Kota Kinabalu

Bangkok

I appreciate what he did during this period

I thank God for introducing such a wonderful man into my life

Darling,

you have definitely painted my life with colours

and I'm confident that you will continue to do so for my entire life

December Babies

December is a month full of celebration:)

1st: My favourite cousin sister, Li Jun's Birthday

2nd: Darling's Birthday

5th: My Birthday

18th: Dad's Birthday

Happy Birthday Li Jun

People say we look alike & I have students who mistaken that she is my daughter:)