February 2009

I glanced at the calendar....and it's already 18th February......we're already in the 2nd month of the year. Time moves pretty fast....! Hey..the earth spins extra fast...is it? Did our one and only astronaut done any research on this..? How does it orbit ya .....seems like time is zooming pretty fast !


It's has been a month since I last blog. As usual I had been buried under tons of assignments...a new semester and getting tougher ! Had moved into my major subjects....with lots of theories to analyse...etc.

Besides my studies, my hands are also tied up with my sch job. The new school term means that I have additional workloads. Teaching wasn't such tedious as compared to the clerical work that consumed most of my energy and time. Updating endless files, doing proposals and planning projects for the entire year, ......paperwork's driving me up Mt Everest ! In addition, the arrival of boxes of new books for my library....means I have more work awaiting for me.....processing the new books !

On top of that, am dealing with a new HEADMISTRESS....who knows practically NOTHING but does excellent "Tai Chi". Mouth ordering and finger pointing....that's her best skills !

Only two weeks back, my school hosted the inter states below 12 Netball competition which ran for 4 days. Sunbathing for 4 consecutive days......that's no joke ! With the current dry spell....

Had just recovered from sore throat....and this week, we have to return to the field for our Annual Sports events. Again..one week basking in the field.....!
This time around, I'll make sure I remain under the shade and do some "mouth ordering and finger pointing"....haha..!


Duty calls.....
Ever since January...I had been working 7 days week.....ya...we go back to sch on Sat for co-curricular activities. Last Sat, we had a seminar for parents and parents meet teacher day which took up my entire Sat morning. And the previous Sat, we had PIBG meeting. This Sat, our Sports day.....and next Sat.....?????

Sundays....I attended my uni tutorials ~ 8am ~ 5pm !

I felt the guilt for spending lesser time with my boy. However, am giving him the best quality time at the dinner table everyday. We spent 45 minutes chit chatting and enjoying home cooked meals (prepared by yours truly).......
He has been pretty supportive.....and seldom throw tantrum...Thanks son.

Am anticipating for a long break in the Caribbean sea.......dreaming lah...

Chinese New Year Celebrations

Time flies....it's already the 3rd day of CNY. After months of hustle bustle with the preparations...spring cleaning, shopping, making cookies, reunion dinners, filial duties @praying...etc...

It's finally here for us to enjoy. Ushering the golden ox, God of Prosperity whom we hope to give us abundance of luck, wealth and health.

Had completed most of the visitings trips. Gained a few kilos due to the endless makan-ing sessions. You see....at every households that I went, ....platter of oranges and tangerines and endless candy trays filled with cookies....and how could I not resist to lay my hands on them...!

Glorious food at the dining table sinced the eve of CNY.....by the way, the main agenda of CNY is 'eating' right? Like in the Hokkien saying, "Chiak Si Hock" which means "The activity of Eating Brings in Prosperity"


Today..I just wanna rest at home.....and indulged in plain porridge with salted egg, fermented tofu......after days of heavy stuff..it's time for my tummy to take a break.

My boy had accumulated a great amount of 'Hong Bao' money, lucky guy....! Hopefully he developed a sense of "saving for the rainy days". I would take him to the bank to keep a portion of it for his future.

To all my friends and relatives whom are reading this.....Kong Hei Fatt Choy !

Kong Hei Fatt Choy

Kong Hei Fatt Choy
Every Woman, Man, Girl And Boy
Celebrate The New Year In A Very Special Way

With Fireworks And Dragons
Thunderous crakers and drums....
Fiery Red And Glittery Gold

They Welcome The New Year
And Chase Away The Old

Happy Moo Moo..year

New School Term

Time flies...it's already the 4th day of the new scH term. A brand new year...many news faces of the innocence 1st graders looking smart in the crispy new navy blue uniforms. And welcome back to my old pupils whom had successfully completed their previous standards and now progressing to a higher level.

I had a a few new colleagues replacing those transferred. I was assigned to take English Year 4 and Year 2 Science and minor subjects of Music, Art, Health. What a relieved....no more Year 1 this time around. For the 1st time after almost a decade...I won't be entering a year 1 class. Wow...The administration under the leadership of my new headmistress.....looks like there's a change !

However...felt a bit awkward to be with older ones. many a times, I forgot and still treat them like the year Ones....till they remind me.."Aiyo teacher...no need to repeat so many times, we understand already !".

2009...well..it kicked off quite nicely for me. The past 8 days had been smooth sailing and hope the remaining 357 days would be similar. Hope for a promotion..no not to a headmistress but moved into a higher scale as deserved...coz I passed the prerequisite exams @ PTK last year. All I need is just a nod and recommendation from my boss. With this slight monetary increase in my paycheck..would helps alot in the current economic scenario....

Have a great year ahead...everyone.

New Year's Resolution

According to Wikipedia......A New Year's Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until fulfilled or abandoned.

Usually the brand new year is a perfect time to make resolutions. The New Year is a time to reflect on the changes one wants or needs to make....Do you make and keep your new year's resolution?

I don't fancy making resolutions because I can never stick to them......I doubt I ever have the strength to adhere to those vows that I made. Therefore, I don't believe in them.

However for this year....I hope that I'm able to draw a better time chart so that I'm able to balance up my teaching hours, tuitions, studies and household chores. Most importantly, am able to spend quality time with my boy. Time management...ya..am still lacking of it.

I hope that I'm able to juggle well all my duties and responsibilities both at work and at home.

Hope to be able to cruise thru my studies and exams in between the above duties.

Farewell 2008...and welcome 2009.

Happy New Year to all of you.