Sigh..!! Yesterday, I felt so sick due to sore throat. Dizzy due to headache. Though not well, I still have to go back to school. Saturday...? Yup. My school organized a "Familython" to build up our PIBG fund. I was in charged of language games- "Charade". A sign language game. Ya...what a coincidence huh..I was suffering from sore-throat and I dealt with sign language game. haha. This activity was planned months before....and now I lost my voice. Luckily, I had a few colleagues helping me.
Today @ I had to attend my uni tutorial the entire day...4 slots of 2 hours each.
8.00 am -5.30pm. This week is my 4th tutorial. Hand over my assignments to my lecturers.
Felt so drowsy in class. Unable to concentrate as I wasn't feeling well.
I didnt really pay much attention during lectures.... ZZZ !
Couldn't catch what the lecturers said.....!
No mood...! No energy ! So sick.
Need to sleep....
Tomorrow, is an off day. (replacement of Familython). I will probably sleep like a log thru out the day. Hopefully to be fully charge after a good rest.
Good night.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Getting Sick
I am not feeling too well today. Felt a ticklish sensation in my throat throughout the day. Felt tired and lethargic while teaching. Just aren't feeling well.
Must be due to my lacking of sleep the past weeks. The stress must have overpowered my immune system and created a havoc in my body.
As soon as I experience that sore, uneasy feeling on my throat, I would always rush for a glass of water, add 2-3 tablespoons of salt. Gargle rigorously (of course in the privacy of my home...la). You know la..with the unladylike sound and gesture...!
According my family doc, "Warm salt water can remove viruses from the tonsils that lie at the base of the throat region. These viruses are the main culprit for colds and influenza when they spread through our body".
This remedy always work for me....though not all the time but the success rate is almost 90%.
Apart from salt gargling, I would camel myself and attempt to drink plenty of fluid. And get some sleep (which is impossible coz I have other commitments..ie my tuition classes, my studies, chaufeuring my boy for his classes, housework...etc). Hectic...
Alright, I'm going to bed a lil earlier today. Rest assured that my body is working hard to destroy those viruses and getting rid of them while I sleep.
Good nite.
Must be due to my lacking of sleep the past weeks. The stress must have overpowered my immune system and created a havoc in my body.
As soon as I experience that sore, uneasy feeling on my throat, I would always rush for a glass of water, add 2-3 tablespoons of salt. Gargle rigorously (of course in the privacy of my home...la). You know la..with the unladylike sound and gesture...!
According my family doc, "Warm salt water can remove viruses from the tonsils that lie at the base of the throat region. These viruses are the main culprit for colds and influenza when they spread through our body".
This remedy always work for me....though not all the time but the success rate is almost 90%.
Apart from salt gargling, I would camel myself and attempt to drink plenty of fluid. And get some sleep (which is impossible coz I have other commitments..ie my tuition classes, my studies, chaufeuring my boy for his classes, housework...etc). Hectic...
Alright, I'm going to bed a lil earlier today. Rest assured that my body is working hard to destroy those viruses and getting rid of them while I sleep.
Good nite.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Poor child
Am I pushing my 7 year old boy too MUCH ?
Seems like driving him up the walls with my high expectations..!
Seems like robbing away his childhood life...!
Seems like pressuring him too much !
YA..lots of seems..
I want him to participate in something different, a lil outside of his comfort zone as I believe that's what he'll facing in the next decade. I'm attempting to prepare him for the future...
I understand that this might be very difficult for him but only at this initial stages...but he'll soon overcome the obstacles.
I wanted him to be multi lingual ..that's why I placed him in a Chinese school. Don't be like a "banana lady" like mummy. You see...I am actually "Pua Tang sai" meaning just an average in English as well as BM. Therefore, it's rather embarrassing to call myself a banana...judging from my English..I'm no Shakespeareans. And I no good in Pantun sajak as well. I'm neither good in English nor BM....that's why I call myself "half tank full"...
Alrite..where was I just now..? Oh yes..my 7 year old. I don't want him to have an easy life at such a young age. Like the Malay sayings.."susah susah dahulu senang-lenang kemudian". I want him to experience the hardship and enjoy the fruits of his labour later.
The trauma that he experienced when he was lil did "sliced away" his confidence. Naturally it was partly my fault..our fault..the adult faults. I can't help it nor avoid it though.
His confidence was lacking and he was emotionally unraveling then.
But gradually...I managed to bring back his confidence. Thanks to my bestfriend and her family. Not forgeting a close friend whom had been a father figure to him.
Alright let move to a brighter side...my boy is now a happy child. He's enjoying every moment and minute....
The only thing that he hates ( I think) ...probably is the numerous mandarin coaching he has to attend....no choice la....I am unable to guide him as I'm illiterate. Learning to master the chinese strokes aren't an easy chores. It's a tedious job. Copy writing endless pages of chinese characters....is indeed boring...but NO CHOICE..la.
Though I sympathise with him but no choice la. This is for his own good.
Am I a kiasu mummy..?
Seems like driving him up the walls with my high expectations..!
Seems like robbing away his childhood life...!
Seems like pressuring him too much !
YA..lots of seems..
I want him to participate in something different, a lil outside of his comfort zone as I believe that's what he'll facing in the next decade. I'm attempting to prepare him for the future...
I understand that this might be very difficult for him but only at this initial stages...but he'll soon overcome the obstacles.
I wanted him to be multi lingual ..that's why I placed him in a Chinese school. Don't be like a "banana lady" like mummy. You see...I am actually "Pua Tang sai" meaning just an average in English as well as BM. Therefore, it's rather embarrassing to call myself a banana...judging from my English..I'm no Shakespeareans. And I no good in Pantun sajak as well. I'm neither good in English nor BM....that's why I call myself "half tank full"...
Alrite..where was I just now..? Oh yes..my 7 year old. I don't want him to have an easy life at such a young age. Like the Malay sayings.."susah susah dahulu senang-lenang kemudian". I want him to experience the hardship and enjoy the fruits of his labour later.
The trauma that he experienced when he was lil did "sliced away" his confidence. Naturally it was partly my fault..our fault..the adult faults. I can't help it nor avoid it though.
His confidence was lacking and he was emotionally unraveling then.
But gradually...I managed to bring back his confidence. Thanks to my bestfriend and her family. Not forgeting a close friend whom had been a father figure to him.
Alright let move to a brighter side...my boy is now a happy child. He's enjoying every moment and minute....
The only thing that he hates ( I think) ...probably is the numerous mandarin coaching he has to attend....no choice la....I am unable to guide him as I'm illiterate. Learning to master the chinese strokes aren't an easy chores. It's a tedious job. Copy writing endless pages of chinese characters....is indeed boring...but NO CHOICE..la.
Though I sympathise with him but no choice la. This is for his own good.
Am I a kiasu mummy..?
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Kiasu mummy
Each of us fails from time to time.
If we are wise, then we accept these failures as a necessary part of the learning process.
However, all too often, we adults tend to deny this right to our children.
Adults like to convey either by words or through actions that “failure is serious and something to be ashamed of and top performance is indeed a must in life.”
Children are psychological affected….their self esteem. The trauma they often faced as a result of the ‘load’ laid upon their petite shoulders.
One child which is subject to this kind of pressure is none other than my boy.
As a ‘kiasu mother’ living in such a highly competitive world…I seems to be pushing my child to the limits. Being a ‘banana lady’ myself and regretting over this fact, I made a ‘smart decision’ to enroll my son in a SRJK (C) @ Chinese school. Guess…I made the right move. Or other wise…?
I personally feel that knowing an extra language would be a bonus for his future. In addition, the environment in a Chinese school would be good for him too.
Whenever my boy comes home with a “not~so~good” results , he would usually receive a 'whack’ or long nagging from me. Perhaps as a teacher myself, I don’t accept ‘careless mistakes’ or forgetfulness. Guess that’s a bad side for being perfectionist’s son.
With serious thoughts about my actions, I think it’s not wise to put such pressure upon this poor fella.
Same goes to my side.....I'll be sitting for my uni exam next month. What if the table is turn around. My son would expect me to score a four flat as well....and if I don't do so.. can he also nag on me all day long...?????
Alright son. Let's make it a win win situation.
If we are wise, then we accept these failures as a necessary part of the learning process.
However, all too often, we adults tend to deny this right to our children.
Adults like to convey either by words or through actions that “failure is serious and something to be ashamed of and top performance is indeed a must in life.”
Children are psychological affected….their self esteem. The trauma they often faced as a result of the ‘load’ laid upon their petite shoulders.
One child which is subject to this kind of pressure is none other than my boy.
As a ‘kiasu mother’ living in such a highly competitive world…I seems to be pushing my child to the limits. Being a ‘banana lady’ myself and regretting over this fact, I made a ‘smart decision’ to enroll my son in a SRJK (C) @ Chinese school. Guess…I made the right move. Or other wise…?
I personally feel that knowing an extra language would be a bonus for his future. In addition, the environment in a Chinese school would be good for him too.
Whenever my boy comes home with a “not~so~good” results , he would usually receive a 'whack’ or long nagging from me. Perhaps as a teacher myself, I don’t accept ‘careless mistakes’ or forgetfulness. Guess that’s a bad side for being perfectionist’s son.
With serious thoughts about my actions, I think it’s not wise to put such pressure upon this poor fella.
Same goes to my side.....I'll be sitting for my uni exam next month. What if the table is turn around. My son would expect me to score a four flat as well....and if I don't do so.. can he also nag on me all day long...?????
Alright son. Let's make it a win win situation.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
A day of rest
Well, I had a great break today. I woke up late ...after a thorough rest. Had a sumptuous dim sum brunch with my boy. After sending him off to school, I settled some errands @ bills, payments and installments. My school took an extra day off today...that's why I'm not working ! I went to Jusco on the pretext of doing some window shopping. But ended up ....burning a small hole in my purse. Normal la..when a woman visits a shopping complex.
Bought a few Ts for my boy. He needs some new clothes to fit his growing body. Also reward myself with a nice blouse. Bought half a dozen of Apple Donuts (everyone is talking about it....so I just wanna to have a taste of it...what so special about it huh???). Expensive lo...Guess I can only afford to eat them once. Or is there anyone out there willing to give me a treat ? I wouldn't mind if it's free ! The dough was soft and tangy (nice)..but not the toppings..too sweet.
Dropped by at boy's school during his recess. He was surprised to get such a cute looking donut. His classmates were eagerly waiting to share the small piece of donut with him. However...I really could not afford to buy them those donuts...damn expensive. I don't mind offering them the MakCik's donut which is a lot more affordable...40 sens per piece..!
Back home...I did some spring cleaning @ store room. Had not been there for months. Luckily... no cockroach nor rats welcoming me. Many junks got to go to pave way for newer junks..! Ended up keeping them as I don't have the heart to discard them. Who knows..in the near future I might need them. RECYCLE....
Prepared dinner. Two simple dishes and a soup.
Stir fried capsicum, onion with luncheon meat
Egg omelette
ABC soup @ carrot, maize, broccoli.
Hope to catch up with some studies tonight.
Bought a few Ts for my boy. He needs some new clothes to fit his growing body. Also reward myself with a nice blouse. Bought half a dozen of Apple Donuts (everyone is talking about it....so I just wanna to have a taste of it...what so special about it huh???). Expensive lo...Guess I can only afford to eat them once. Or is there anyone out there willing to give me a treat ? I wouldn't mind if it's free ! The dough was soft and tangy (nice)..but not the toppings..too sweet.
Dropped by at boy's school during his recess. He was surprised to get such a cute looking donut. His classmates were eagerly waiting to share the small piece of donut with him. However...I really could not afford to buy them those donuts...damn expensive. I don't mind offering them the MakCik's donut which is a lot more affordable...40 sens per piece..!
Back home...I did some spring cleaning @ store room. Had not been there for months. Luckily... no cockroach nor rats welcoming me. Many junks got to go to pave way for newer junks..! Ended up keeping them as I don't have the heart to discard them. Who knows..in the near future I might need them. RECYCLE....
Prepared dinner. Two simple dishes and a soup.
Stir fried capsicum, onion with luncheon meat
Egg omelette
ABC soup @ carrot, maize, broccoli.
Hope to catch up with some studies tonight.
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