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Buffet lunch again

2009-10-01T07:08:00.000-07:00

Today's Childrens day and I was on leave. Not because its of that cos thats the only day my daughter is free to have lunch with me. So I took a whole day leave, also to get away from office.
But last night at bout 2am, our house got black out, I didn't get up till I felt hot, cos Air=cond is not working. Thanks to my daughter, she was helping the father by holding on to the torch light for him. So today I really woke up late, not even able to send Nicklaus off to the U.
Feels good just to laze around not doing anything. Of course, I did some packing of my table and room cos my daughter had a new study table so we had a bit of rearrangement in the room.
My husband was free so we get to be driven and he suggested Mirama Hotel cos there's Jap Buffet Lunch. Its not bad cos you ordered what you want so we really enjoyed our lunch. After lunch, we went to Mustafah to change money for next Monday's trip. Not a bad bargain. I really like Mustafah but its so cramp and crowded, managed to grap some nan and stuff that we don't get to see at NTUC.
Well, having holiday at home means cooking good food for my family. Its the same today, cos I bought nan therefore I cooked Curry. But I was too full to eat so just have a bite.
Haiz, tomorrow must go back to school. But the good thing is I took half day leave and next week I don't need to go back at all cos we will be travelling to Macau, Zhu Hai and Hong Kong. Yeepii, can't wait for the vacaiton to starts!!!!

Professional Integrity?

2009-09-30T06:10:00.001-07:00

I wish I could kick her with this horn!!!!
Was very angry during this holidays. We know as lecturer, we have to be a good role modal to our students. We are always nagging when they are not punctual. Well, when I look at one of my colleague, I really feel very shameful to be her colleague.
First of all, she married a well to do husband, so she can actually stay home and enjoy life. But she has chosen to work. Yet, she will find all ways and means to either come late or leave early during term time.
She has this habit of havint MC before and after CNY. Or whenver there's meetings or briefing or something, she will also be on MC. When I attended a course with her, and it was conducted by outsider, she was late for 15 minutes. I feel so shameful and yet she can walk in as if there's nothing wrong.
These holidays its even worst. As usual (so stupid of us) to come punctually, infact I am still like before reaching school at about 7.20am. Our dear friend will come 30 - 45 mins late. The minute she steps into the staff room, she will start her chatting rounds. From the nearest chat till the very end. By the time she actually sat down at her place, I think its almost 1 hour later.
I really cannot take it, not only that, when she could not come to school, she will e-mail our head said she will be late collecting medicine. I wonder why she has so many medication to take????? Then one day some staff had a cycling session, she applied 1/2 day's leave but did not turn up the whole day.. Even my head was mad with her. The next day, she sms one staff to inform the Head that she is not feeling well, that means she will be on MC la. Since you know how to e-mail to come late, can't you do that for this? The best thing is my Head said until today still have not seen her MCs, cos we are suppose to submit MC on-line as well as hard copy, just like our students.
I took leave to spend time with my children and today I took half day to cook dinner for them. Our dear friend left at 11am to have lunch with her Father-in-law (so she said). I am wondering, did she come back after lunch.
Why, why, why, we go by the book and follow the regulations and she can get away with all these? The boss (not the Section Head) still think so highly of her. Why? Cos she knows how to talk and she is damn thick skin lor, haiz, better stop if not I will explode. Hope she will "retired" asap, since she always said she doesn't need to work.
WHY MUST SHE SIT SO NEAR TO ME!!!!!!!

Lunch with 3 men in my life

2009-09-29T17:49:00.000-07:00

Mr and Mrs Yu

Nicklaus

Nicodemus

Decided to take leave on 25 Sep cos thats the only day my 2 sons were free. They were having their NUS's one week break. But too bad my daughter had to work that day, so we went for our buffet lunch without her. Will have to take leave again next week to go with her.

Anyway, we went to Orchard hotel cos my husband said they have good oysters. We were craving for fresh oysters. But when we reached there, there's no sign of buffet. Later then he found out the buffet for this hotel is only avalabe on weekends.

Since we had parked our cars(motor bike for my sone) so decided to walk across the road. Its a blessing in disguise cos we went to this 6* hotel call St Regis. Its beautiful and the setting is so nice. I felt good cos I am the only lady on this table. I must say I am a proud mother at that moment. Sitting next to my tall son and across is my handsome son. Of course my husband also, but cannot compare with the young ones right. I think I enjoy the companies more than the food.

I must say the food is good too. From salad, to starter, to soup, to main course, to dessert and finally coffee or tea, its just fine dinning. Its not cheap but how often do we do this. Too bad did not take any photos, cos if I do that, my sons will say " Mom, don't be so sau koo". So there's no photos to share here.

Mooncake Festival

2009-09-22T03:29:00.000-07:00

The traditional mould

Fish before baking
My own creation
5 mins later
Now that the ghost month is over, Mooncake festival will follow soon. For the whole of the weekend and holiday, I was busy baking mooncake at home. I will prefer to make Snowskin mooncake any time cos you don't need an oven. Once its out of the mould, you can put in your mouth.
Well, it makes no difference to my son, the minute is out of the oven, he will put in his mouth. He said he like it this way, crispy and hot. By right, baked mooncake has to be put aside for at least one month before you can eat it. This is to allow the oil to come out and the whole thing will be soft. Thats why if you eat the one just came out of the oven, especially the piggy without stuffing, its as hard as a rock.

Its so tedious, 1st knead the dough and let is rest for 1/2 to 2 hours, then weigh the lotus paste and start making the mooncake.
When its in the oven, 5 minutes and you have to take out to glaze with egg. Then bake again. But when I look at the outcome, its an achievement.
The final products!!!
Nemo

Char Jian Mian for the 4 Heavenly Kings

2009-09-21T03:52:00.000-07:00

Terence

Jobel & Wanjing

This year I have 80% of the Co-Op helpers males and only very precious 3 girls. Out of these 5 boys, the day sales 4 heavenly kings are Andy (VP aka Silver Back), Johanthan (Baboon), Terence (Orang utan) and Jia Hao(Chimpanzee). As for Danny, the monkey, he is the night sale helper so but still one of them lor. So since I have so many monkies I automatic become the zoo keeper liao.Jonathan
Anywah, Jonathan has been asking for Char Jian Mian, (QP, Amu's favourite) so I have decided to cook for them on Saturday. Forgot Jonathan was from Pei Chai so of course he knew how to come to my place without any problem. For non-serangoon ppl, they always have a hard time locating my house.
Anyway, too bad Andy was sick that day so he didn't get a chance to try out this famous char jian mian. I must say its fun to have them in the Co-Op cos I have lots of "man-power" so moving stuff will not be a problem. As age is catching up, I defintely need this kind of help.Jia Hao
Glad they enjoy the food except for Jia Hao, so scared to Shinji and yet my puppy only goes to him. Haha, what a Joke. Next term I will have a whole new team and have to say bye bye to these kings and queens. Anyway thanks for the help Andy, Jonathan, Terence, Jia Hao, Jobel, Wan Jing and Danny.
By the way, the other girl is not from Co-Op but Orang Utan's girl friend. She has special permission to join us so that Terence won't be so lonely lor.
Okay, see you guys when term start and that will be the last 6 months for us to be together so have to treasure it. Before you know it, all of you will have to say goodbye to Mama and go our separate ways.

Starting of Holidays

2009-09-20T02:37:00.000-07:00

Its always a thrill when holidays start. But not for this year onwards, holidays or not we still have to report for work. Well, at least can clear the work station otherwise, it will be piling up like a dustbin.
Hui Xian, Lay Peng and Jie Hui decided to come down last Thursday, 17 Sep to visit us. Too bad Ms Lee was not in school but at least they get to meet some other staff. Laypeng given me a small cute vase to put the 3 roses by her. So sweet of her. On the same day, Yee Liang, Wee Rong and Wee Jia also came down to see Mrs WH Lee and me. Now we are not allowed to have students into the staff room, not even ex-students. Thats why Samantha got "chase" out of the room once. Chatting outside is not joke, you all know la, I am so afraid of heat.
That night, I have a date with Jin Hao and company to meet at Chomp Chomp for dinner. As usual, they were late. Only Shu Min and her friend was ther. At first he said the whole class will come, end up only Yu Jie and him came. Well, its okay, at least its not so noisy. So long didn't eat in Chomp Chomp liao. Never like to eat there cos of the crowd but that night was okay. Enjoyed the BBQ seafood with them.
Friday night, Dennis picked me up together with Miss Tan to the airport. We were sending them off to Australia for a 9 days' course. Whenever the 3 of us are together, we seems to go the wrong way. I remebered one year we were on our way to Tampines and it took us 1 hour to reach there cos we took the wrong turn. That night again, we miss the turn to airport and Miss Tan had to call her brother to ask for direction. Finally we were there but late. Haha, for the first time, Ms Tan cannot scold students for being late cos we were late ourselves. Wen Yuan was there with her uncle and so is Shu Min. Didn't know there's only 2 girls, so they can keep enough other company. As usual, Jin Hao and company came late again lor.
After sending them into the hall, Dennis and I had to go look for food cos both of us have not taken our dinner.
Taken some photos but its with Miss Tan, so have to get from her before I can upload.
Have to stop and cook dinner for my family.

2009 Teacher's Day

2009-09-15T19:53:00.000-07:00

Kok Wei & Co

Shima's glasses

Mini fan

Amutha & Ganga

ex-IQP

Nora's bear

IQQ card

Liming report book

Yanni & Co.

Aaron's necklace

2 Js frame

Yi Hong & Co.

4 heavenly king's

Its the time of the year where students show how much they love me. Well, for shoe of you who didn't gave me anything or sms me, I know that doesn't mean you don't miss me. We are all busy with our own stuff and I understand. I still miss all of you. But the reason for writing this blog is not to show off what I received but to put in memory how much love I have received this year.

The first person to visit us was Samantha. She came before that(sorry I forgot the date but its a Monday), she gave us all a bar of Chocolate. I could not take a photo of it cos its in my stomach liao lor. She is always so thoughtful even though I had never taught her in school.

Time is really catching up, I really have a hard time remembring who came when. If I am not wrong, Yanni, Hidayah, Nathani and Suba came on 28 Aug and I was so glad to see them. Well, by the time I write this post, Nathani has been accepted by TP and will be studying too in Oct 09.

31 Aug, eve of Teacher's day, IQA had a small party for staff who taught them. Although its just a cake, but its the thought that counts. Kerina gave me a flower on her own. BUT, my own form class IQP had not show of appreciation except for one person Liming. She had given a flower and massager on her own to me. Its not because she gave me all these that I said she is grateful. But even a smaller card, it would have made my day. Peck Hoon, Sandy and Liming shared a portable mini handheld fan. They know I am always hot and sweaty. Even Kok Wei and company gave me a little stuff toy even though I don't teach them this year.

All the staff were suppose to go to Macpherson for celebration but I stayed behind cos there's a repeat students coming to take the test. Lucky I stayed back, otherwise Weng Chua and Gina will not be able to find anyone. My 08 IQO 4 Js, 2 came back and Jie Ling and Jane gave me a photo we had taken a few months back. Its a personalised photo frame and I know its Jie Ling who did it cos its pink. Well differnt from 09 IQP, my 06 IQP had never failed to show them their appreciation even though they had graduated for more than 2 years. I wish they would not go to that extend to buy expensive gift. Just a card will do. These girls spending money like nobody business lor

Last but not least was my IQU and IQO babies, Qian Ping, Amutha, Ganga, Yihong, Siew Ling and Sharon. They were all studying and exam over thats how they could visit me. Qian Ping baked something for me and I love it cos its not too sweet. Amutha and Ganga gave me a tweety bird pillow.

Oh, don't forget my Godson Aaron. He gave me AFTER the holiday and good luck pendant. I always think for a boy to go out with his mother will never be a bad boy. And not all boys have this kind of thought like girls. Also my 4 heavenly king Terence, Andy, Danny and Jonathan also gave me a report book and umbrella. Never in my mind I expect them to give me something cos they are all still playful and bu xi xin!!! Thanks guys, although we don't have Co-Op from next term, I will still be teaching you and confirm I will nag at you guys.
The last was my MYOB babies Shima and Nora. They both came back to pass something to the staff and I was quite surprised I was included. Well, afterall we spent 3 weeks of our lives together day in and day out. Thanks girls for the Piglet glass and cute teddy bear from Nora.

Well enough report for this. The next one will be about my IQA's boys. Haha, wait for it guys.

Benji lost again!!!

2009-09-14T03:52:00.000-07:00

That's Benji after we shaved him and its the last photo we took of him after Nickalus's Triathlon in Aug 09.
Well, guess what, my dear white maltese again decided to "li jia chu zho". I have a feeling my mom went out to throw rubbish did not closed the gate. I can't blame her cos she is already 87, reaction definitely will be slower.
Anyway, she woke me up on 10 Sep Thursday at 2 am and asked if Benji is in my room. I thought he was, but after calling a few times, theres no respond. My heart sank!!! He had been emo for the last few weeks may be because we played with the puppy Shinji more freqent. Cos Shinji respond to us and love to play.
I walked out in my pajamas and hope to see him wandering around but to no avail. I gave up cos need to work up at 6am and got to work. So left a note on our home whiteboard telling them. Now its almost 2 weeks, still no news. Lucky I have my Shinji with me. I think he misses Benji. Cos on the first few days, he refused to eat unless we sat next to him. Now, at least better. But when you mention the name Benji, he will looked around. Now there's no dog to fight and play with him. I wrote to AVA and call SPCA, still no news.
Prepared not to find him at all liao.
Now must really keep a very close eyes on Shinji.

2009 Teacher's Day

2009-08-31T03:56:00.000-07:00

IQA's Cake
The 4 Js
Jie Lin & Jane

Yanni and company
Fizah IQA
The time of the year is here again. Well, I must say this year I had the most "outstanding" year. First time in my teaching profession, my own class did not give me a single stuff. I am not asking for gift but a card will usually make me very happy. But that's not done. I was really upset. Not because I received no gifts, I did, from so many other students. But your form class is like your own child and its like they have no feeling for you, really sad. Untill now I still cannot get over this feeling.
Although my own class did not show any appreciation, lucky of Liming, she had personally given some stuff ( I have not opened them) and Peck Hoon and Sandy too. I know lately I had been quite harsh on Sandy because of her attendance. By giving a small gift, I know she is not angry at me. After all, its for her own good.
Thank God for IQQ and IQA, they made me felt loved. Q had drawn a large card for me and A had a cake for the staff who teaches them. It helps to make up the emptiness I felt from my class. I love them not because of the cake or the gifts, but that the little thought that boost my morale.
Of course, there were others who made my day. The first should be Samantha. She came on 24 Aug to gave us each a chocolate. Talked about this girl, I had never taught her and in school, we hardly had anything cross path. But somehow after graduation, we get to know each other and she will never fail to send me messages and concerns. I was very touched by such student. I really wish her all the best in whatever she does.
Then last Friday, Yani, Nanthini, Hidayah and Suba came to school I was so happy to see them. They were all studying and doing good. Today I heard the good news from Nanthini that she will be going into TP this October, great!!!! They are really a sweet class, it seems like all the IQO I taught were very good class. Like Kok Wei, Catrina, Isablle and company, thou I don't teach them anymore, they never fail to show me their appreciation.
Today, I met Weng Chuan, Gina and Marven. They had graduated more than 6 years and lucky I did not go down to Macpherson, if not they would be shocked to see an empty staff room. Of course, my precious IQO Jie Ling and Jane also came down. Jie ling looks good, cos her exam is over. Out of the 4 Js I have in the class, only 3 still keep in touch, they had totally lost touch with Jasmine Goh. Hope she is doing well.
Then, during lunch I saw my kai xin guo Qian Ping with Amutha and Ganga. They were so caring and Qian Ping baked some cream puff for me. I am so glad now she is doing so well in the Culinary course in TP. So is Amutha and Ganga, one in NP and the other in NYP. All my babies are growing and doing well and that makes my day.
Last but not least, the never die IQP(so different from my present IQP). They had never failed to meet me to visit me even after they had graduated for more than 2 years. Shu Yu and Subrina came down and I was really happy to see them. Well, thanks to all those who sent me sms too like Siew Ling, Wilson, Fish.
Its okay, I will get over this feeling probably after a good sleep. Well, at least my husband bought a LCD TV for me and I can enjoy watching shows without having to wear my glasses. To all of you who are reading this, love you and miss all of you.

First wedding in the families

2009-08-15T04:42:00.000-07:00

Nicolette The 2 Yus : Nicolette and Jean

7 Aug 09, my nephew Timothy Su married his 12 years' girl friend Valerie. When I heard 12 years, I guessed they were church friends. When I first met my husband, he was only 1 year old and botak. So I use to call him botak when he was younger.
Lucky its our school ND celebration so I could take half day leave to attend his wedding in the church. Its a totally refreshing time where I also recall my vow to my husband. I think if any of my kids get married, I am sure to tear!!!!! Love the small little things they arranged e.g. each guest was given a fan, cos the church is classified as heritage so no renovation was allowed. But the most surprising was Timothy wore a pair of white sneakers. I think he look really shiao lor!!!! But some of the old folks were commenting about his shoes.
Lunch was spanish food, trust him to have such arrangement, or may its Valerie's choice. Love the cocktail cos is with dash of alcahol. You know lah, I love to drink of course I will go for it. Waited so long for the tea ceremony and sadly, from the mother side we were the only representative. I am glad we came to show him our support and love. He has only 2 uncles and 1 aunty from the mom side and only one uncle (us) stayed. The othe aunty came and rushed off. Aiya, don't say lah, its always like that lor.
Anyway, dinner was at Regent hotel. Too bad my 2nd son Nicodemus had NUS basketball seletion, so he could not come. This is the first time the family came together after my Mother-in-law passed away 1 year ago. Tim was also choked up when he said he wished his grandmother was here. Took a few photos with the nieces but no chance to take with the groom's bro and sis cos they were all busy helping out. When he gave us the photos, I will sure to share with all of you. My mom was so happy, even though its not her grandson, but she was the one who gave them their Chinese name.
I told my husband, I must start to watch my weight and start to loose some if I don't want to look like his sister on stage. So bad hor, but its a signal to me. Who knows, 5 years down the road I may be standing there with one of my children. Haha, deep down I wish they will stay with me lor!!!!!

Fulfilling his dream

2009-08-02T17:38:00.000-07:00

My eldest son, Nickluas finally fulfilled his dream on Sunday. He completed his triathlon on 2 Aug 09. Thank God nothing happened to him cos this morning, I read in the newspaper one CEO of a company died after the swimming portion.

He had always wanted to do this and because of his heart problem, we are not that supporting. But since the doctor said he could do all kinds of exercise just like normal and this year, he decided to sign up. And he DID IT!!!!

So proud of him and his determination. Wish I am like him, I am not so focus and may be thats why my 2nd son Nicodemus is like me.

Proud mother signing off.

Birthdays Aug 09

2009-08-02T06:20:00.000-07:00

Aug there are 2 birthdays, Siew Ling, Sharon and Yiting. Yihong tried very hard to arrange a gathering cos all of us are so busy. Finally the date was set on 26 Jul 09 after the fund raising thing. But I was given the task of buying present for the 3 girls. Okay lah, since Yihong is busy with her Poly work and I love all these girls, okay lor!!!!
Bought the presents on 25 after the stupid fund raising and within 1 hour, bought for all 3. Not bad ah!!!!
So surprise to see Willy there. He is now serving his NS BUT he never seems to lose weight. Of course lah, police where got difficult one. Anyway, they waited for me and we had lunch at 3.15pm at Pizza hut. Well, after this gathering, I am sure it will be a long time before we meet up again. Each one of us will be busy with our own stuff so each meeting is precious time spent.
Wish all my 3 birthday girls a happy year ahead and stay beautiful always.

AWWA Fund Raising at J8

2009-07-28T18:56:00.000-07:00

The fund raising project I was involved had a stall at J8 on 25 and 26 Jul09. The program is really a waste of time. According to the program, we are suppose to have a health talk at 10.30am and nothing happened. Then we are supposed to have a opening speech by some RC Chairman at 12.45pm, also never happened. the organizer just came to us and told us to help ourselves to the lunch.

Had never attended a program like this before. No participants, no officials, only plenty of workers like us. So the stall we had was like for show. At least in the afternooon when the Singapore Youth had Talents' contestant reported for the audition do we see crowd. Still, they were there to compete and not buy staff.

Was so tired Friday night forgot to tell Peck Hoon and Liming not to come. And they so sweet reported on time. Felt so bad and they stayed till about 12 before they decided to go home.

Well, one good things did happened that day. Jia Yi came with Hafizah, so sweet of them to help in our fund raising by buying stuff. Not only that, Jia yi brought along her sister, my ex IQO monitress, her sister, Xin Yi and monitor Jeffrey. Both of them had graduated for more than 5 years. So glad to meet up with them and do a bit of catching up.

In the after noon, called my ex- colleague to come and support and later went for tea at Ole' Dome at Bishan CC. Well, at least I get to meet these old students and friends that made my day worthwhile.

Dinner with the girls!!!

2009-07-10T19:15:00.000-07:00

Last night met up with Keng Hui for her 22nd birthday dinner. She invited us to Amara Hotel, where she has been working for few years, for Korean food. All of us turned up, Leng Yee, Jin Pin, Subrina, Siew Geok and the mad girl Shu Yu. She is not very happy cos last night its not buffet. As long as its buffet, you will see her smiling from left to right. But the food is good, really nice especially the friend rice cake. Only thing was that the food is not cheap lor. I think the bill will definitely exceed $220/ for 9 persons.
I felt so bad cos I didn't go to Shu Yu, Subrina and Leng Yee's dinner. Last minute something came up so last night die die also have to meet them. Next will be Jin Pin and Siew Geok liao. I wonder how long will this gatherings go on? Its good to meet these old students once in a while. At the moment I have 3 regular groups: IQO: Lionel's group, IQP: Shu Yu's group and IQO: Yihong's group (But I think this one not counted, cos they graduated only in April 09).
Well, after all the good food, have to work very hard next week cos there's 2 CA, 1st and 2nd year one after another. Markings alone will go mad liao.
Anyway, last ngiht when I was having dinner, I was actually thinking of XiaoPing and her "date" with Zhang Dong Liang. I wonder how it went? Must be very crowded; can't wiat for her to pass me his album and autograph. Thanks a million for the help Xiao Ping, love you very very much!!!!

New term again!!!!!

2009-07-07T01:06:00.000-07:00

2 days into the new term and I was really tired. After 3 weeks not speaking to the class, the throat need some warming up. As usual on the first day, most students like still in holiday mood, and CA is next week, even revision with them is so difficult. Well, look at the bright side, soon it will be exam and holidays again. (that will be 10 weeks later!!!!!)

During my 2 days' leave, besides bringing my mom out for lunch, I also went out with my husband. He brought me to Mustafah on Tuesday and I was like a "mountain tortise", so afraid to get lost in the shop. Its so huge and so many things to buy. I can stay there one day and not get tired. Anyway, we went there to change Taiwan money for my elder son who is going for holiday at end of July. Also to buy a shaver for my 2 dogs. Its to expensvie to send them to the pet shop to groom, so I will do it my self.

The puppy, Shinji is so scared of the shaver's sound that he yap even before I touched him. So have to use scissor to cut his fur, that took me one hour. So have to cut Benji on last Sunday. He was such an angel cos he had been to the pet shop before, he just let me shave him. After the fur cut, both look that they are of the same size.

9 more weeks to go for the term. Jia You, kambadeh!!!!!!!

2 Days' leaves

2009-07-01T00:42:00.001-07:00

Benji and Shinji

Gone on leave on Monday and Tuesday. Now leaves are so precious, cannot take a one shot unless I am going overseas.

Anyway, brought my mom out on Monday to Ding Tai Feng for lunch. There has her favourit Xiao Long Pao. Cos she fell 2 weeks ago so her right leg was painful. So I have to remind myself to walk slowly and wait for her. She is 86, I wonder how would I be when I reach this age?????

After lunch, brought her to J8 NTUC to buy some stuff. Now she can't go on a shopping spree like last time. Supermarket is the best thing for her cos she could use the trolley as her walking stick. She refuse to use any , you know lah, want face mah!!!!!

Tuesday, my husband brought me to Mustafah. I was like WOW!!! First time into this place I was like a child walking into a maze. Have to follow him closely so that I won't get lost. We went there to buy a shaver for my puppies. End up we also did some groceries shopping.

After that, spent almost one hour just to cut my puppy's fur. But he is so afraid of the shaver, I have no choice but to use scissor. Well, with all the fur gone, Shinji now looks like Benji. Will take a photo of him and upload to show all of you.

Today back to school, preparing for all the e-learning stuff just incase. And my IQP hor, told them to update their Bio data of the computer part, oly 14 did. Had to call them and remind them to do. Aiyo, think of this class can die loh!!!!!!!!

Holidays!!!????

2009-06-28T17:04:00.000-07:00

Two weeks of holidays is gone. What did I do for the past 2 weeks? Not much. But did my normal paper work so that when school starts, I don't have to rush.

Last Friday attended a half day seminar call "Y U so like that!" and glad to have this opportunity to learn some new terms.

My mother's generation - maturing/ traditional

My generation - Boomers (baby boom after World War II)

60's to 70's - Generation X

My children's generation aka my students' generation - Generation Y

2000 onwards - Generation Z

Well, the focus is on Gen Y, you guys. So it explained the kind of attitude you guys have and its quite enjoyable. Very funny, the lecturer was asking what were the things we don't like about our students and one participants sakd : late coming. So while the lecturer was writing it on the paper-always late, one of my colleague walked in; 15 mins late. I was laughing inside (I know this is bad),but I can't help it. She is always late no matter what, be it to class, to other functions, to meetings and even during the last Student's Seminar. Very Pai seh loh, here we are nagging at our students for coming late, and there she behaved like that. I wondered what she was thinking when she walked in and saw the lecturer writings!!!!!?????

Saturday when shopping with my daughter. She was like shopping with no limit. After almost half a day, she bought (I paid) so many lingerie, 3 dresses, one pair of shoes and some perfume. What to do, who asked me to have only one daughter, of course very sayang her loh!!!! But I did buy something for my 2 sons also. Being a mother, you will not forget all your children be it 1 or 5 they are all your darling. So you guys don't go round saying your parents are bias.

Decided to take 2 days leave. Today plan to bring my mom to J 8 eat the Ting Tai Feng. She is 86 this year, so must spend some quality time with her.

Sian, few more days must go back to face the class again. Yihong, happy la, one week more for you.

Class Bondings

2009-06-21T19:36:00.000-07:00

I just realised the last time I updated my blog was in May 26. During term time, its not easy to do that. Now its school holidays and we still need to report for work, I have more time for my personal stuff.

June is a busy time cos all of us need to spend the money on class bonging before end of July. So,many classes had it in school before the vacation. But my darling IQP must have it during the first day of holiday : BBQ at east coast park. Well, thanksto Peck Hoon, Yiwen, Aidie and Liming, if not for them, I cannot imagine how the BBQ would turn out to be. Out of 32 students, only 21 turned up. Its so sad loh!!!!! But, those who don't come for lessons come for the BBQ, funny right!!! You can say I am sacarstic, but I am just writing out my feeling aloud.

Although we did not have any games, but they had their own small groups doing their own "thing"!!! You know, I know enough liao. Can't spell out as I still have to maintain my status as a lecturer loh!!!!!

Miss my IQO bonding last year. We had it at Sentosa, although 10 didn't turned up(cos they were from a different class, I understand) but we have a great time. With Yani, Hidayah and Nanthini planning the games and all, still remember the happy times with all these darlings. Miss you all heaps and hope those of you in Poly are doing great. Never give up okay!!!!

Last Friday, actually I promised Siew Ling and Yihong to go Sentosa with them. Then I was reminded that IQA had their bonding on the same day. Since I promised them first, have to say sorry to Siew Ling and go for the IQA bonding. Its at East Coast park again. This is the first time I travelled to this place twice a week. But they had a chalet, so its more cozy. Not only that, its all organised by the students, Miss Foo just have to pay for it. They even had amazing race after the BBQ. Comparing to my own class, SAD!!!!! I enjoyed myself so much although its so hot. Thank you IQA for inviting me although I am not your Class Advisor. Love you all for the positive attitude too!!!!

Well, everything is back to normal today. Not taking leave, come back to school to prepare tests and lesson notes so that IQA will not ask for more questions before the CA.

Yi Hong, when do you want to meet again ah!!!! Sorry le that day I didn't go but still can meet up before your holidays end. Miss you all soooooooooooooo much. Miss my Willy too, don't how he is doing in the army????? Poor thing, without good food, he must have lost lots of weight lor.

Call me okay if free to meet up.

Muacks

Ex-students

2009-05-26T16:24:00.000-07:00

Miss my IQO......

This week I had been meeting students who had graduated in Mar 09. First, Siew Ling, Yi hong and Sharon came on Monday. They stayed till almost 5pm. Too bad I can't have dinner with them.
Yesterday, I have my Co-Op duty and it happened to be the Co-Op 15th anniversary sales, so those of you who know me will guess that I actually was "sweating" throughout the 3 hours. But, the sales was scary, we fetch $1,642 just in 3 hours. So, you can imagine if its the great Singapore sales, how much money will the vendors earned.
Anyway, after that I saw Shima, Nora though they did not really talked to me. And my 3 Js also came back. I suppose there will be more today. Looking forward to meeting all my 'babies'.

Dinner date with my ........

2009-05-21T16:25:00.000-07:00

Nicklaus Nicodemus

Yesterday, my 2nd son dated me for dinner. He must be bored at home. He is still recovering from his motor accident, all are well except his bit toe and small toe. One is half gone and the small toe still have a nail sticking out. The doctor said the bone is not grown back yet, so its still in his toe. A very funny site when you see his small toe. I have yet to see his big toe, don't want to see till its all recovered. Confirm half gone loh!!!
Anyway, we met at Sake Sushi, and to my surprise my elder son also came along. Having dinner with my 2 favourite men is a joy. Thinking back 21 years ago, one was only one year old and the other only a few months old. Now, the few months old boy had grown to be taller than me and the 1 year old is now the NUS. What else can I ask for as a mom but thank God for these 2 wonderful boys.
BUT, after dinner, the 2 of them went home in my 2nd son's new bike and this old mother had to take a bus. What a joke. But if they asked me to share the bike I also dare not loh. So, don't complain.
Too happy with the son, forget to take photo of the food we eat. Next time will do that!!!!

Stress-filled week

2009-05-20T17:52:00.000-07:00

Taken in Kuching, March 2008

This is really bad planning. First and second year's CA all fall under this week. Not only that, one on Wednesday and the other on Thursday. So those of you who had gone thru ITE should know that revisions are more stressful then practices. I had to really rushed out so many papers for those harding students to do and then end up marking their papers too.

As if this is not enough, I had to give them 2 tests which means I have 3 classes of 2 tests each to mark. Siow, I really think I am mad loh. Anyway, now the 2nd year are having their CA which mean I need to only mark the 2 classes and end of this "crasy week"!!!!

Yi hong and Siew is coming down next week, I should be able to meet and chat with them now. Last Tuesday, Xian Hui and lay Peng came and I was not able to chat with them cos I was rushing to fininsh my markings.

Looking forward to the weekend!!!!!

My 2nd son Nicodemus passed his motobike 2B I think, changed his bike, not scared loh. After the accident, still want to upgrade. Just have to pray for him.

Muacks to all those reading this.

Busy Bees' updating blog!!!

2009-05-17T18:34:00.000-07:00

I promised Siew Ling that I will update my blog. But really very busy with the new classes. This is when I missed my IQO, Yihong, Willy, Siew Ling, Alison, Yiting and many many, even Mah Rui Feng.

Just busy nagging at my new class which is IQP, on the 4th week of the new term, already have 4 letters to be sent out to parents. This week another 2.

Last week met Siew and Sharon for a short while. So glad to see their faces but no time to chat with them loh

Friday night went out dinner with Cristy and company. Its time like this that we update each others. Then I found out Lionel is going to Korea. That boy, instead of studying, he start to travel. How I wish I can ask him to bring back a pack of kimchi for me.

And Charlene has grown into a little devil. If Xinyi don't discipline her, I think she may become Xingyi No. 2 later. But, I didn't want to say too much, after all we are having a social gathering. She is a smart girl who knows how to play around with the mom's feelings.

Enough of that, if not I will start to analyise and give advice. Better stop.

Hope to update soon.

Oh yes, my new dog Shinji is so naughty, always bully Benji. But very lovable, cos he will play with you and even kiss you.

My Birthday - continued

2009-03-29T05:59:00.000-07:00

Well, you can call it a continuation of my Birthday reports. Was trying to get all the photos and show to all of you. Actually this year I had a wonderful birthday compared to last year. I had so many people sending me birthday wishes and QP's beautiful video. Until today she still don't want to tell me how to save it. I wanted to share with all of you here but cannot. QP, when are you going to teach me to save the video you made? Like that cannot share with my firends you know!!!!

All the gifts I received this year are all purple. Nothing but purple, purple hand bag, purple earings, purple necklace and bracelets, purple cards. I think I will be sick of Purple for the time being. But I love all the gifts I received. Especially the card where Yi hong and Siew Ling did where I had such good figure in bikini, so not true loh!!! Also, the one did by Sharon where Zhang Dong Liang was kissing me, aiyo, deifnitely not true loh!!!! But no harm dreaming right, even though I am old. Haha. Thanks girls.

Christina sent me a card a pooh towel. Even Lionel sent me a card all the way from Australia. Love the card, it would be better if they are dogs. Anyway, thanks to all fo you who made my birthday and memorable one.

I Bought Sushi for dinner to celebrate me and my childdren's Godma birthday. Still cannot forget the dragon roll, its so delicious loh.

My Birthday

2009-03-21T11:18:00.000-07:00

20 Mar 09, I turned 56. At first I thought I will not be enjoying my birthday because of Benji. But, it turned out this year's birthday was more fun than last year. I remembered last year we were at Kuching and the same group of people celebrated for me. Like Siew Ling said, this year the cake is bigger than last year. Haha, its not the size of the cake but the thought and the people that makes the difference.
First, it was Qian Ping and Yvone who gave me the surprise when they turned up in school on 18 Wed with a cake from Polar. As usual, Qian Ping created lots of laughters and we had lunch together. Too bad I have to report for work, otherwise will sit there and chit chat with them till evening.

I took half day leave on 20 cos need to go back and prepare dinner for myself and my children's Godma whose birthday is 21. But before that, I went out lunch with Siew, Yihong, Sharon and Willy. Sharon made a big card for me and I was so shy cos got one photo Nicholas kissed me.
Aiyo, I so old liao still do this type of photo, pai seh sia!!!! But I really love the cards they gave me. We had lunch at Se oul Garden and all of us came out smelling like burnt meat!!!!

I will really missed them now that they are 'officially' graduated from Bishan. Just hope that they will be like Lionel's group who continued to meet up with me at least once a year. By the way, both Siew and Lionel are from IQO, both are progression students. No wonder they are so 'alike'.
Received many well wishes in Facebook and Friendster. All from my ex and present "babies". Some even sent card as far as from Australia, of course its from Lionel. How I wish the card he gave are dogs and not cats. Well, the cats were okay especially the one holding h a ndbag.

Benji - my Maltese

2009-03-21T06:25:00.000-07:00

On 12 Mar, Thursday, when I reached home at around 6pm, I heard my maid crying away in her room. The first thought that came to my mind was something had happened to her sick mother. But when I asked her what happened, she said "Benji lost!!!!" My mind just go blank. How could it be. Trying to figure out what happened but with her broken English, I couldn't even make up the time Benji was lost. Finally she said there was once she did not closed the gate, BUT, Benji was not there!!!! I almost fainted. The dog had no legs, so will not walk out is it? I was really upset so I screamed at to my sons upstiars and non of them knew Benji was lost. Cos they all just came home. But they were very sweet, immediately Nickluas on his bike, Nicodemus on his motor bike, they went out to look for him. I also sent my maid out again to see if she could find him.
Well, there's no sign of him. I sms a few friends to ask them what to do and so on. After preparing the dinner, I had no appetite to eat, when Nico asked me why I am not eating, my tears just start to roll down. I missed my dog already. When Mei Mei called, I told her the bad news. She seems to be able to hold it better than me. Then, Siew Ling called about the Co-Op and I started crying again. I know I am very bad in holding back emotion and tears. So thats it for the night. I was quite prepared not to see Benji anymore.

Friday in school was liked hell. The minute I step into the staff room, my friend asked me whether I had found Benji, I just could not control my tears. So they all tried their best to help me find infor on lost and found procedures. Not only that, they also "block" people from asking me question. The mention of Benji will make me cry. Anyway, I was not well too. Still have to fininshed my marking, struggled very hard but could not take it anymore. Came back to staff room and rest, Siew Ling sms me about Benji, I cried again. Left for home at about 2pm. The minute I reached home, I threw out the food I had taken in the morning. Then I slept till evening when Nicklaus came home.
I felt better after that, I ate a bit of dinner with him. But the thought of Benji really made me sad. I realised thru this incident that my husband really love me although we do fight once in a while. He actually brought me and my daughter to the Pasir Ris farmway dog house to look for a new puppy. He had actually done his research, ie how much does a dog cost in town and at the farmhouse. He still wanted a Maltese, but both my daughter and me did not want to be reminded ot Benji, so we choosed a Silky Terrie, a cute litte brown puppy. But, we could not bring him home till 2 weeks later. So for the time being, we just have to lived without a dog. I avoid talking to my maid, cos the sight of her made me think of Benji. Come Monday, i went back to school feeling much better and "stronger", i.e. tears could be controlled. Then my friend told me to check SPCA lost and found cos she saw one dog that looks just like Benji. So I sms my husband to check it out. To my surprise, 10 minutes later he sms me "Benji is found. The Caltex workshop owner brought him home. Lodged a report with SPCA. Benji will be home tonight". I cried again, this time it was tears ot happines. I sms all my children and their first question was "how about the new dog!" Well, although my husband wanted to cancel the dog, but I have decided to keep it. At least Benji will have a play mate too.
When they sent him home on the 16, he was "angry" with us! Why didn't you looked for me earlier? When did you abandon me? But he was skinny, so we fed him so much until I have to stop my children, lest he overate and vomit. Well, as long as he is back, he can get angry for all I care. I know, tomorrow he will still be the same Benji.
I must really thanked William for acting so fast and finding lost dog. Next time I will tell him first (no more next time loh!!!!) Also all of those who tried to console me (* but not successful loh!) Will show you my new dog - my son named him Shinji - when I collect him one week from now.

2008-02-22T05:36:00.000-08:00

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2007-02-25T02:26:00.001-08:00

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2007-02-19T05:56:00.001-08:00

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Buffet lunch again

Professional Integrity?

Lunch with 3 men in my life

Mooncake Festival

Char Jian Mian for the 4 Heavenly Kings

Starting of Holidays

2009 Teacher's Day

Benji lost again!!!

2009 Teacher's Day

First wedding in the families

Fulfilling his dream

Birthdays Aug 09

AWWA Fund Raising at J8

Dinner with the girls!!!

New term again!!!!!

2 Days' leaves

Holidays!!!????

Class Bondings

Ex-students

Dinner date with my ........

Stress-filled week

Busy Bees' updating blog!!!

My Birthday - continued

My Birthday

Benji - my Maltese

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Tank - 專屬天使

飛輪海Fahrenheit 愛到

Zhi Dui Ni You Gan Jue (REMIX) Fei Lun Hai ft. Hebe

Sunshine of Love chuck song

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