Sunday, August 31, 2008
The Olympic is over..& Singapore won their 1st medal in 48 years..bla..bla..u heard it all..
I didn't watch the match between Singapore and China ..cos I know China sure win one...but what came after the victory was hard to miss...
Apparently, the Chairperson of the Ping Pong team decided to sack one of the coaches who was spending more time on the imported ladies instead... possibly contributing to the horrifying defeat of the man... I think the guy is world no.16 losing to a world no.64 or something like that...
Well, seriously, it is difficult to argue whether the coaches' decision to abandon ship and concentrate on the girls then was right... Or whether the decision and announcement of the sacking of the coach is right...
I came across this clip about the whole issue..& i thot i share with all of u..
Labels: TV
11:07 AM
Saturday, August 30, 2008
..another burnt saturday..but its OK
I am killing 2 birds with one stone.
My artist are finishing their coursework while my cadets are rendering their service to the 5-a side Children Soccer Challenge.
Anyway..the NCOs were supposed to be in full-uniform but the GOH couldnt make it ,so mufti would be more practical and more comfortable.
They were some national footballers present this morning but only those who follow the local football scene would know them. I was trying hard to remember their names only because they looked remotely familiar.
When the children were taking turns to have their photo taken with them, one of our AVA student included , one of my cadets asked,
" SIR, WHO IS HE..??"...well i dun blamed him..
 Labels: ART, npcc
9:53 AM
Friday, August 29, 2008
Another teachers' day..
Met up with students & friends.
My students asked me..whether they can wish me Happy Teachers' Day greetings now that i am not one ..hehe
Its a different feeling now...different but a good feeling nevertheless..
 Labels: School
11:38 PM
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Kena complaint again..by a parent..who called the school & said i didnt issue any consent form for their late stay in school. I was having NPCC camp over the weekend & allowed my artists to stay over too BUT with their parents' permission of cos!!.. as they are all at least 17 years old or older. Anyway, Miss V called & informed me about the complaint & told me to call the parent to settle the issue. With the no. in hand i called the form teacher & requested that she helped me instead. To make a looooooooong story short, it was apparently an aunt of a student who supposedly called on the mother's behalf. This made the students really angry & embarrassed at the same time...well...all are at peace now. Tho now the student & the aunt are NOT in best of term..Labels: ART, School
11:45 PM
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Its the start of the E-Learning Week 2day..afford to wake up late..wanted to run again..but it was drizzling..so i guess i could just go on & get my breakfast & newspaper instead...but the rain lasted 10minutes only...hehe..well put on my running shoes again..& it started raining again...aiyah... Labels: NIE
1:45 PM
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Was having tutorial yesterday morning, when my classmates offered me some candy as the tutorial gets dryer than the hays on a summer morning..hehe.
Anyway, the sweet wrappers seemed more interesting that the power point slides that were being projected. I think she might have bought them in Indonesia..every wrapper has a different words of wisdom...to make our tutorial bearable..
 Labels: NIE
2:32 AM
Monday, August 25, 2008
Over the weekend..after the NIE Directors Challenge..i went straight to Marang Trail to join the cadets in the nite walk as part of the NCOs Camp 2008..which was also a SSgt test for the sec 3s NCOs.
It was actually a cool evening walk cos after the light shower ..the place was more suitable for courting couples..the ambience and the cool weather. Although they were walking solo @ the Forest Walk before they reached Alexandra Arch, the sec2s enjoyed the walk very much.
Well it rained really heavy the next day when we reached Pasir Ris Park, that all the NCOs' planning for a fun time in the park has to be cancelled. It was such a waste since the place was equipped with a MAZE, mini obstacles course and even a mangrove park plus a herb garden. Next time maybe. .
The evening dinner was another challenging task when they have to hunt & performed many different tasks before they could be awarded with the raw ingredients for them to cook their own dinner, for their whole team. It turned out pretty delicious i might add.
AFter dinner, they had night drill followed by the obstacles course @ our newly added playpen. It turned out well too, anyway, after washing up, reflections and debriefing..we had chicken curry & french loaf for supper, an emergency plan just in case the communal dinner was a disaster but since it turned out well..the supper became a treat..
Well, after much discussion & deliberation..only 3 NCOs were being promoted to SSGTs.
CONGRATULATIONS..JohnC also best NCO for the camp , ZWei and Kaiwen.Labels: NPCC 08
11:02 PM
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Its still early on a Saturday morning..slept very late & woke up real early. Still exausted from last nite's race & here i am in school overseeing the Annual NCO camp..more about that in my next post.
Last Friday evening, me & my frens, Mr H, Miss N, Miss G and my HC ex neighbour, took part in NIE Director's Race 2008, also a charity drive in Aid of Singapore Chidren's Society.
We were given 2 hours & 20 minutes to explore 6 destinations within the NIE vicinity & performed tasks that included making clay pots, drawing portraits of team members, solving rush hours and answering some real difficult questions in the library. Being a competitive team, led by an equally competitive team leader, the sole NIE staff, we managed to come in 1st in a time of 1hour & 14 minutes.
However,the winner was based on the total marks accumulated from the tasks in each station & not time taken..nevertheless we came in 1st runner up losing to a team who came in 30minutes later than us.
We won a cash price of $200..yaahoooo!!!...i've never won anything bigger than a $10 shopping voucher in occasional lucky draws during Teachers' Day dinner...hehe
Anyway.. i guess it was my lucky day afterall, after the prize presentation, i was rushing to get back to school to join the NPCC camp.
When Miss G insisted that we stay back for the Top 3 prizes,
I pointed out,
" Aiyahh...sure cannot win one lah..top prize some more..!!"
and i walked away...
however Miss G excitedly called out to me..
"Sham! Sham! Your number!!.."
My tag J102, had just won the 2nd prize!
Yiipeeeeeee!!A $400 NTUC voucher!!
That is at least a good 2 weeks of free groceries...hehe..
I always tell my cadets when i sent them for competition that winning is always a bonus...well i guess this BONUS is sweet & good!Labels: Friends, NIE
8:59 AM
Friday, August 22, 2008
I was watching the Olympics,the synchronized swimming duet competition, where the reigning world and Olympic champions Anastasia Davydova and Anastasia Ermakova of Russia took first with a 99.833. It was a truly graceful & elegant performance in the water.
Anyway, during the commercial break, i saw this really sensuous advertisement & wondered when did this high-end brand change its image & became so extremely sexy...hehe
However , i only realised my mistake towards the end of the advertisment because of its very similar icon.
Could you identify the difference?
I am sure Miss K could..from any angle...HAHA..
 Labels: TV
1:02 AM
Thursday, August 21, 2008
I had a weird dream last nite. I was posted to a new school already..BUT..my friends were all there..the English teacher, the F&N teacher & a Maths teacher.
The layout of the staff room was different, with hideous table cloth AND i was sitting all by myself. In my dream, i seem to be unaware of the school time table and activities..the whole school population were walking to school from its old location while i was in school to help the delivery of 2 babies in the classroom..weird rite..its out of the world bizarre!!Labels: Me, School
10:33 AM
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
My tutorial starts at 2.30pm today, tho i had a chance to catch up with my beauty sleep..i have decided the nite before that i must go for a run. Woke up later than usual, awoken by OMY, abt bus booking..aiyah. .
Anyway tho it was already 10am, i dragged myself out of bed, washed up & put on my running gear & my Gel Nimbus. My friends always said that i have to run many kms with my Nimbus to make the purchase worth..well i guess i have to run longer especially if my class starts later..Labels: NIE
9:19 AM
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Returned to school..to submit the N level coursework to SEAB, MissV, Miss R and 2 of my artists. I supposed each year the quantity of submission gets lower, but hopefully the the quality gets better. One down..one more to go..hehe
Labels: ART
1:57 PM
Monday, August 18, 2008
My wall is finally ready. Finally put up the frames that Miss K & my artists had specially made for me. I've also dismantled the scrapbooking album that my HC ex neighbour has skillfully put together & framed all of them...now i need to put up the many self portraits i received all these years..yes i need another wall..hehe
 Labels: Home
3:01 PM
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Heard some unkind words after my departure. Received callous and mallicious tag, questioning my action and intention.
However, I am blessed that i have concerned and benevolent friends, supportive families and warm and affectionate students, that allow me to stay strong. Many encouraging sms-es from frens and artists made me even stronger;
"I guess when we do things out of heart, it will affect those who do things with only brain" ...an sms from Miss K recently
"Be strong.....God knows wat u're doin... u gv too much and sometimes its nice to give sme to yrself, sme time to yrself, sme care n love to yrself." ...an sms from my HC ex neighbour
Labels: School
10:31 AM
Saturday, August 16, 2008
LOOKALIKES
I was on my way back from campus yesterday, when i saw someone very familiar , in a different school-u dozing off on bus, i try to take the bus home okay..on most occassion...hehe. Anyway, he lookes like one of my cadet, identical even to the way he wears his hair & succumbing to the afternoon heat & trying hard not to fall asleep..which he failed & finally snoozing throughout the journey.
I was in school this morning, when i asked Brend if he has a brother in that school. True enough, it was his identical twin..hehe..i almost wanted to take a snapshot of his brother sleeping but it would be rude..hehe..
Next time if i see him..i would..hahahaLabels: NPCC 08
11:47 AM
Friday, August 15, 2008
A CAB AFFAIR
It's been 2 weeks since i became a student all over again. With no pay, my spending power has definitely went down too. Before my term starts, i had avowed that i will be more prudent & will commute with public transportation..only..
However, everytime i leave home i will automatically head down to the roadside & wait for a cab..a bad habit that i am trying to break..hehe..unsuccessfully so far.
WISH ME LUCK!!Labels: Me
8:35 PM
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Fikirkan sejenak..
I received an sms (on 080808, @2123hrs, fr DLZY) that got me thinking... that enthused me into a whole whirl of self reflection...& more thinking. I always have good rapport with my students , my friends, fellow teachers, my colleagues...but the sms kept on repeating in my head...
1)Teacher (me) -Student Relationship - the severity?
2)Teacher (me)-teacher Relationship- the validity?
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3)Student (me)-teacher Relationship- the reality?
4)Student(me)-student Relationship- the authenticity?
I wanted to explore no.1, the resistance, the susceptibility ..but i changed my mind...mungkin aku terlalu memikirkannya...lain kali saja lah aku kupas lagi.
Good nite all.
Labels: ART, Me
1:14 AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
THANK YOU MAAM
Received a gift from Maam JQ, yesterday.
Thank you very much maam.
Thank you also for the kind words..this will go to my special wall at home..hehe
 Labels: ART, Friends
11:32 AM
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
I think this is the most challenging & difficult batch of N level artists. Sometimes i felt...well..nevermind how i felt.
I m just glad that they have submitted their coursework..yes FINALLY!!..tho the standard are much to be desired.
Well..some other highlights towards the submission date..
1)Being shouted at by a parent who thought that their child were spending way too much time with their coursework.
2)Being accused by a parent who felt that their child does not have time to do other things that he likes except MY art..my fault!?
3)Parents who couldnt care less if i was sacrificing my own time guiding my students & blame the coursework being too difficult ..again my fault!?
4)& another who simply thought that my time were not as precious as theirs and insisted i send their child home almost immediately ... mid way through their work...by all means go!!
..however there was a student who brought homemade food prepared by thoughtful mummy who wanted to thank me for guiding her child..
HOWEVER..all the best for Paper 2 ..people..
& GOOD LUCK TO MY REPLACEMENT NEXT YEAR!!
BEST OF LUCK!!Labels: ART
9:46 PM
Monday, August 11, 2008
My HC ex neighbour recommended this website to create this beautiful creation but it turned out rather small. Dun noe how to adjust it...help.. Labels: Me
11:36 PM
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Another niece
10.32 pm Sunday 100808 My sister- in-law safely gave birth to a baby girl. I am an uncle again for the 19th time...hehe.. When i asked my brother wats her name gonna be, he said NUR something-something..haha apparently they have not confirmed on the name yet.. Anyway...congatulations again. Labels: Famili
11:50 PM
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Although it was a National Day holiday, i had no holiday at all. My artists insisted on an art session as the dateline is only a few days away.Well, i supposed as long as they needed the guidance i will always be there for them.
I was quite impressed with the improvements some of my artist are progressing, although some took a longer time to master or familiarise a certain technique .
 Labels: ART
9:31 AM
Friday, August 8, 2008
NDP 2008@ ZHSS
Labels: NPCC 08
10:55 PM
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Met OPS in the kitchen this afternoon when an ex student called & said she wanted to meet me. . she arrived with 3 stalks of roses & 2 mini cakes.
She has never been in my class before but i have worked with her in a few SL projects. Her sunny personality & ebullient disposition always brighten up any events or meetings.
Thank you VC..really appreciate the kind gesture.
 Labels: School
1:41 AM
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Went back to school yesterday afternoon to finish my artists' coursework which are due soon. Its right after campus when i realised my 1st tutorial for one module was cancelled this week. Well, stayed back quite late after most of them have dyed their fabrics..probably have to go back later this afternoon to do it all over again..& also to look-see look-see the NDP rehearsal..hehe..if i'm allowed lah.
Anyway, still received sms from my cadets..the new OC said this, the new OC wanted this..the OC said u must do this...well i guess they can always come back to me for help..if im even allowed to help..
Although my official last day was last Friday..i have been back to ZH almost everyday now..with the datelines of the course work approaching near.
I have also heard that my ex colleague had complained to another ex colleague who has left the school since, that she is feeling afraid that i might just leave my 'garbage' with her..
Perplexed!!
Why complained to another party in a faraway land when i have promised i will clear them all..& not that the other party can help either..
APA jerr..
Kelakar kan..takkan lah aku nak kasi sesuatu yang akan telah mulai kepada dia tanpa aku menyelesaikan nya terlebih dahulu..
Semakin aku fikir kan..semakin pelik aku..its OK lah.. Labels: ART
2:08 AM
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Today's class starts @ 10.30am..woke up early so decided to go for a jog. A short run, maybe this is a start of my long overdue exercise routine to a healthier lifestyle..hopefully..hehe Labels: Me, NIE
8:29 AM
Monday, August 4, 2008
Back to School as a Student
This morning was my first day in school..as a student. The feeling was just different when i now sit on the opposite side of the classroom. I had to answer questions, stay attentive on my seat & even volunteered to be a group leader for a group presentation, a part of the module.
A few students sms-ed inquiring me about my 1st day in campus...thank u guys for the concern..
Met a few acquaintance, an ex colleague, even an ex student doin the different programmes at campus.
Had lunch with my HC ex-neighbour who is now a lecturer there & explored the place a bit for the impending Director's Challenge Race...hehe
Alrite then..need to do some reading now.Labels: Me, NIE
3:36 PM
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Thank you 5N3 and 4N3.
They surreptitiously plan the whole affair for a whole week, sneakily 'hijacked' my laptop for photographs for the slide show & stealthily sprang a surprise for me during our weekly weekend class yesterday evening.
Their 1st attempt was thwarted when i was incensed with the attendance & cancelled the nite class on Friday. Apparently some home made delicacies were turned away when their initial plan was foiled.
Last nite i was caught unaware, the slide show, the self-portrait montage which they painstakingly put together and the poems they've selected just for me.
Touching.
Emotionally Stiring.
The gesture was really appreciated.
Thank you to the mastermind, JEWEL & GANG, the other precious stones.
However, i must add, meeting the datelines & producing outstanding final product thus resulting in good grades would be an ideal, yet meaningful parting gift from all of u, if that is not too much to ask.
 Labels: ART
11:58 PM
NDP 2008
Thanx to PXY I got to watch the preview of the NDP 2008, held for the 2nd time @ Marina..which i did last year too when PXY was part of the marching contingent with ZU & SBS. This year, we are allowed to send only one cadet & i was having a difficult time to detect JC from the thousands of participants on the floating stage.
Well, the highlight of the event besides the fireworks was the daring performance by the Black Knights..especially when they formed the heart shape..i was telling my HC ex neighbour that ..when i propose to my future wife..i would pay the Black Knights to perform too...hehehehe..She said i might as well have it at the floating stage as well....APA JERR!!...hehe
 Labels: Me
7:49 PM
Friday, August 1, 2008
Thank You -2E1
My form class threw a farewell makan session yesterday with pizza & snacks. Thank you Miss C, my co-form to coordinate the session. There were definitely lots of pizzas..i will really my form class, heir smart aleck retort, their supposedly know-all attitude & of course their warmth..hehe.
Thank you guys for making my last form-teachership a smooth sailing one..& for the rest of you who are celebrating their birthday from August onwards..Happy birthday in advance, well u could always sms me to remind me..& yes i remember the ONG twins..i still owe both of u a pair of presents..fret not.
Anyway..work hard for the year end examinations..jia you!!
 Labels: School
9:52 PM
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