Practicum starts tomorrow...

My life can't get any better. I only have 12 periods of teaching per week, which is less than the expected 16 to 20 dictated by the guidelines. This is really very fortunate.

The first week is mostly getting familiar with the school and its operations as the teachers and students are all busy with common tests. I have been hearing positive comments from fellow trainees who did ESE and contract teaching at NBSS. Hopefully I will learn well and pass my practicum there.

The only thing that is of concern is teaching mathematics to Secondary Three Normal (A) students. This is my first time doing it. It's kind of daunting. Don't know what to expect.

You Are Fairly Normal

You scored 50% normal on this quiz Like most people you are normal in some ways... But you aren't a completely normal person. You're a little weird too! Why You Are Normal: You know a lot about a few subjects You'd rather have rats than cockroaches in your home If given the choice, you would choose to have more money over more time You think glasses can make someone more attractive You eat the frosting first Why You Aren't Normal: You would not eat meat from a cloned animal You prefer non fiction to fiction You rather screw someone over than be screwed over You find the Chicken Dance to be the more embarrassing dance You would rather be tan than pale

What's Normal About You... And What's Not?

Happiness can be acquired, by not having expectations

Today I feel very energetic. Life suddenly has a beautiful chapter awaiting. For those faithful readers who wondered, I feel better now.

It's good to have no expectation at times. I went for meeting at NBSS this afternoon. My life there will be hmmm, manageable. Not very wise to say slack. Only 12 teaching periods per week. But the challenge here is I need to teach Sec 3 N(A) Maths. This is a novel attempt. Hopefully I won't screw it up. Eventually I have to pass this to become a full fledged teacher.

I realised one thing. When I feel down, I cannot sit down and think. It will make me very restless. I am a 叽查公, must talk profusely then everything will be ok. Today I chit chat with the queen on MSN. My mood lifted. Thank the slack queen for talking nonsense with me today and the past few days. It's nice to have people that I can be rude to. Bleah.

Tomorrow I am sure I will have a sunny day. All the mahjong people, be prepared! I am going to win all your $$$$$. Ha ha. Hopefully more problems can get resolved.

When people who matter to me don;t matter anymore

This is what I am feeling right now. I know I am living in a fallen down world. I know I am supposed to have a big heart and be forgiving. I know I am supposed to serve people all around me to my best ability. But guess what, I am tired.

I cannot believe that I can feel so disappointed in everything right now. My family life sucks, my work life is meaningless, everybody is just out to make the best out of me. Either money wise or favour wise. There is really no point in being the good person who does not mind.

Things are just not going right. I need a breather.

All assignments are done!

It is always good to have finished all rubbish nonsenical assignments which have no benefit whatsoever except to pass some irritating courses. Clap clap clap. Come 14 Feb, I would have submitted all these damn assignments. Stupid essays! Who would care how I really feel man?

Second Day of New Year

Today I went to my Godma's place and collected more hong baos. It is a get-rich-fast season. Just two days and I have collected so much money. So happy. Lalala

In the afternoon, I hit the gym. Have been eating just way too much. And so there I was, doing Body Pump and Body Combat. Guess what? I saw an ex-army mate in the class. So we had fun working out and catching up at the same time. Moreover, it has been a long while since I have seen Cheslyn (the instructor). So happy again. Meet two friends which I have not seen in a long time.

In the evening, I went to the cinema and watched the following movie:



This movie is good. It is funny and the pet is really cute! Good for a laugh generally. However, Stephan Chow did try to stir an emotional flux in this movie. There was this part that he died from an accident. The whole scene is quite touching. Nice movie overall. A worthwhile watch with the family.

I heard really bad comments about the other two. So, I think I shall not watch them.

At night, the usual vices were practised. Mahjong and beer. I won again!!!! So happy. Tomorrow one more mahjong session. Let's hope I can win some more.

鼠一鼠二鼠来宝

Hey here's wishing a very happy lunar new year to my faithful readers. Gong Xi Fa Cai. I am now waiting for my hair to dry. So decided to write something.

I watched the channel 8 show with my family. So disappointing. The special variety show is so boring and does not really bring about the warmth of the festive. So so disappointing!! They better do something about it. The momentum gets so slow that I think ah mas will also fall asleep watching it.

The only part I paid attention to was the part about the luck of those born in the year of the dog. Well, apparently this will be a good year for all the lovely puppies. Nice right? We will have it smooth for us at the workplace. And in the area of romance, things will turn for the better. What else to ask for? Maybe one more, happy family life.

The lucky colour for the lovely pups is orange. Suresh and Jerene will know a secret of mine for what I am going to do on the first day of New Year. We went shopping the day before new year's eve and they know what I have bought. Hahaha. Promise me not to breathe a word to anyone.

While watching the very boring TV show, there has to be mahjong and beer. How to survive without these annual (hmm, just take it as annual) vices. I lost! $2.80 in all. Bad omen. Word of advice to all. Don't get addicted to gambling hor. A small game is entertainment, a big gamble is destructive.

May all have fun in the new year. Eat more cheese. Collect more hong baos while we are still eligible.

Listen to this song. Very nice. Caught it during body pump. Party on!!

My future: 25/2 - 9/5

Today, I received a surprising email. It was from Mr MD Sharin. He is going to be my NIE supervisor. By right I won't know anything until 11 Feb, thanks to the very systematic NIE Practicum Office. But he told everything ahead of time, which is a good thing. At least I can get mentally prepared. I am going to Naval Base Secondary for my practicum.

So exciting. Finally I am going away from NIE and into a school! Stop saying that I am wasting taxpayers' money. This is especially true of Mr Wong. Better stop your nonsensical suaning. It will no longer be valid from 25/2. Clap clap clap. (I also cannot wait to severe all ties with NIE ASAP.)

Initially I was very happy, thinking that the school is walking distance from my home. Looks like the school is undergoing some renovation work and is now housed in a holding school in sembawang. Got to take a bus. Hey man, my pay is not enough for me to pay for transport. Can claim or not?

Some asked if I can cope with a neighbourhood school. Come on, I came from a neighbourhood school. Of course I can. Moreover I am so beng. Put it on man! I am waiting.

But still, there is a need to pray hard that everything goes on smoothly there.

人生中扮演的角色, 未必要那么伟大. 平安、好好地活着就是一种成就。

I want to be living simply. 2008 shall be my last year in giving tuition. Life is not just about work alone. I need to unwind to stay sane.

Two more assignments to get done. Haiz. Shall burn my weekend doing them so that I don't have to look at them again.

How slack am I?

You Are 8% Slacker

You are anything but a slacker. You're truly a go getter. You never let laziness get in the way of living your life - and you can't stand to see it in others.

Are You a Slacker?

So honoured. Only 8%. But then again, being slack makes one feel empty sometimes. In life, it is good to keep having something to look forward to.

I look forward to my Teaching Practice. Finally, I am going where I should go. Mr Wong keeps saying I am wasting taxpayers' money. Idiotically hurting. But somehow I agree. Haha. Soon I will be worth my pay.

My continually renewed ambition - To be a good teacher. My career is where my heart lies. My students (now and to-be's) are worth my attention. Cheerios. =)

Best weekend - Let's Party!!!

Weekend Party - Ready to go?



I like Ice ice baby...



This will be the best weekend. No class on fri and on mon. What else can I say? So I shall go party. :)