8 DAYS: The BEST Monday I ever had

As usual, Monday is the day of the week that I always look forward to. Even though I have Monday blues at times, I know THIS will pull me through Monday.

THIS thing is none other than 8DAYS! Yes, my favourite magazine. I think I am its biggest fan, religiously buying every issue and relish in the stars and stories that are covered. Reading it is my favourite past time and I know how much I suffer when I had to tarhan till end of the week to read a copy during exam week.

So, last Monday, I got my brother to buy a copy of 8DAYS for me and guess the surprise I received.

8DAYS got its new look! Changed inside and outside and still looking fabulous!

So, while I was flipping through the pages, I thought I saw something familiar. Then, on closer look...

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DID YOU SEE THAT?! IT'S MY NAME: SALLY!!!

Yes, the letter that I wrote in has been chosen as the letter of the week! Cool or what? The best letter on the first issue of 8DAYS with a new look! Totally exhilarated! It feels like I struck lottery (though I never strike before)!

Well, it's the second time I won this thing but honestly, this time feels so much better!

The prize I won. TIMEX watch or maybe a facial set. Not really sure but the prize is not that. The prize to me is having my letter printed in who knows how many ***************************************copies!

I shall frame this for memory!

Blessing in disguise

Am I lucky or what? I don't want to jinx myself like how I always do it before I play daidi by saying how I will win everyone's money but end up being the biggest loser, BUT I just feel the need to share with you my current emotions right now. Yes, RIGHT NOW!

The thing is, I feel that there's a guardian angel somewhere out there looking after me. SOMEONE, it may be the holy one or even Guan Ying Ma but honestly, I think my papa is the one. Let me share with you why I said so. One year ago, when I was still lonely and grouchy, I remembered praying to my father. I told him I was very tired of my job, I asked him to bless me with good career and better luck. A few weeks later, I received a confirmation letter from MOE stating that I was being accepted! Though I know that it meant that my hard work has been paid off, I still feel that my father was looking after me at that time.

I remembered being a lil too desperate at that time too. With my ex-colleagues constantly trying to set me up with this guy from my workplace, I felt so pressured. But again, I believed that everything will be planned for me and suddenly this guy named AH HENG appeared out of nowhere and asked me out. It was definitely a surprise and I let things take its own path. Soon after, I was waiting for my posting for contract teacher and I received news that I was posted to SJI. "WTH!" was the first thing on my mind. The school is far and inconvenient for me. But what a coincidence, des's uncle was teaching there. I must admit, I did feel a little less worried about teaching at this all-boys school and enjoyed my short stay there. This is because my travelling issue was soon resolved as des can send me to school every day.

I prayed to my father that mum's health will get better each day and recently I see life in mum when she goes for morning walk everyday with her new friend. She enjoys going to the market and never complain. She is definitely happier. I prayed that brother will have a successful career and he did get a promotion. Then I prayed that sister will be carrying a boy and voila, indeed she is! Is it pure coincidence or my prayers being answered?

Yesterday, I received my new posting for a short 5-weeks teaching assistantship. And I couldn't stop smiling when I saw my posting! I am posted to Kong Hwa Pri and this has been one the schools that I was wishing for. I remembered wondering to myself, "What will happen if I get another school which is far? Des is going back to Tekong in July and no one can give me a lift. I will have to cab if there's no other choice." But I must say I am super lucky, I am posted to this school which is right outside my house! There's no need to worry anymore. Kong Hwa is a well-cultured school with nice principal (I heard) and well-mannered kids (I heard) and I really look forward to teaching at this school!

SO, in conclusion, don't you think my father has been listening to my prayers all this while? Bro once mentioned that he dreamed of father one night and asked him why he didn't reincarnate. He answered saying that he wants to look after us. I'm touched and I hope it's really true.

爸爸，我很想你。如果你看得到，我想跟你说，我们过得很好，也很开心。希望你也一样。

Weird……….

My mum has this friend who loves to call her and chit-chat. This person is like her confidante, something whom she can share what happen in her daily life. Though I like the fact that she kept my mum company in the day, I can't help but find her weird at times. W.E.I.R.D

This is what happened the other day over our phone conversation.

Ring ringgggggggg……

I walked over to the phone as mum was busy chatting with our neighbour, Mrs Lee.

Me: "Hello?"

Aunty W: "HELLO! Your MAMA lei, not at home ah!"

When I used CAPS, I meant the tone of her voice, a bit snappy.

Me: "Arh, aunty ah, she's talking to my neighbour."

Aunty W: "AH OK!"

Me: "I asked her to call you back ok?"

Mum teaches us to be polite, even to the weirdest person on the Earth.

Aunty W: "NO NEED NO NEED!"

And then, she hung up.

Still recovering from my shock, Aunty W called again.

Me: "Eh hello aunty."

Aunty W: "No, 不是不是. You don't tell your mother I called ah! I want to take a nap. I will call her back in the afternoon. You don't tell her I call ah. BYE!"

Why can't I tell my mum you called and don't call you back because you will call her in the afternoon? Why must I bluff that you never call when we have caller ID. WAHAHAHAHAHA this is so funny………

Qing Ming 2010

No more Lim Chu Kang, no more night expeditions, no more DUA LI AH PEH, no more last year’s drama! I miss our annual Lim Chu Kang Qing Ming session. But nonetheless, the new location at Mandai Columbarium is not so bad after all. It’s definitely cleaner. But this year’s weather is just so horrible! So hot, and with all the burning of paper offerings at the first level, people at the top level were smoked and suffocated! After all, hot air rises! As usual, we had a large team this year but still missing some relatives. We spent a few hours waiting and still waiting. Some relatives are still late as usual and as a scholar (wah so sarcastic!!!), I resumed my ultimate mission of trying to STUDY my science notes at the columbarium. Steady huh? No choice, got exams what! Hahaha. Anyway, check out the pictures. Still prefer Lim Chu Kang! All those thrills and drama! Ah, good old days…

Your last chance of looking at the fat me. I will fight you, stubborn fats!

Uncle 3 came to fetch us.

Not very crowded at this new block. But elsewhere, it was super smoky and crowded!

2 great-grandparents have a new mansion coming their way...

The red shirt leader! hey, looks who's balding? hahaha very bad hor, like all my uncles are balding lei!

The air pollution gang in action! WAHAHA

Highlight of the day: Annual "HUAT ARH!" Session

Hilarious!

My English Writing Lesson :)

Many weeks ago, I had an English assignment where I had to create a few samples of Primary 1 beginners’ writing. The assignment required me to first teach a lesson on English writing (personal recount or narrative) and then I will show some examples of teacher’s writing. I had to keep in mind that some of these P1 students may not know how to write a proper piece of writing. Thus, at the end of the assignment, I had to create three writing samples of students with different abilities: high ability, middle ability and low ability. I got the help from Des who had very convincingly written out the students’ handwritings for me! Hahahaha.. See if you agree!

For this one, it’s the teacher’s writing. The teacher will write down a draft to show them what is required when writing a personal recount. Like my drawings?

Then, students in their groups will take turn to write. Each one will contribute one sentence to their work. I had to write in 5 different children's handwritings! So difficult!

It's the students' turn to write out their individual work, or rather des's turn! haha

Student 1 (Higher ability): Thomas Lim. The tortoise can walk like a dog hor! haha

Student 2 (Middle ability): David Ho

Student 3 (Low ability): Mike Chua

I have to re-emphasise that des was the one who did the last three writings and drawings! Thanks to him my work became easier!

Sad sad week....

First and foremost, I have to say that I have a ultra sucky week! I am so glad that this week is coming to an end soon! Hell, so many unlucky things happened to me and I wonder if if I am really down on luck.

No 1: I caught someone stealing my shoes and I do not want to elaborate further.

No 2: I had to rush and complete my assignment which was due yesterday and the feeling of doing last minute work is simply terrible! The feeling of worrying that I cannot finish on time and yet at the same time have to work my tired brains and body. Haiz, just terrible and horrible.

No 3: Because of the last minute work which made me stay up for 24 hrs without sleep, my immune system could no longer take it and I am sick! Sadness...

So I declare that for the upcoming maths paper, I will do anymore last minute revision!

Stay tuned for new posts (with loads of pics!)

Video of the week- We are the world Haiti

One voice = beautiful

Many voices = powerful



I was really upset when I read a news on how female survivors of the Haiti earthquake were (or maybe still are) raped by the guys in the shelter camps. Some are still children (KIDS!). Reason? Because the camps are not safe at all. Though the earthquake was over (so is the saga over it), many forget that there are still rebuilding work that needs to be carried out. I did my part and donate a small bit and I hope those of you will do your part too.

http://world25.org

Beautiful Saturday

Mad busy, mad rushed! anyway, will upload some pics once i'm free. wun update till next fri! till then, enjoy ur week!

Thursday

10:52 I am waiting for the time to leave my house for school. Today is the last day of my English tests and I can't wait for it to be over. Prepared? Somehow. But all I want now is for Thursday to be over and welcome my long weekend with a smile and long hrs of sleep.

One thing I like about travelling from west to east during evening is I can watch the beautiful sunset. Recently, the day seems to be longer and sometimes even after dinner (around 7 plus), the sun still has not set. Therefore, on the way home, sunset is always a common sight. You see how the sky changes colours. The rich golden hue slowly dimishes behind the bright blue sky and darkness befalls. It's sooooooo gorgeous. The sky changes colour every minute. Hence, look up to the sky and you never know what you will see that night.

Isn't it beautiful?

:)

Today, I am a happy girl! Two tests were over and I spent my evening well!

April Fools' Joke? Maybe not...

Honestly, you guys must have heard about the latest news on radio: Ris Low's join to Shan & Ross show turned out to be a prank played by 987fm.

Well, for those of you who don't already know, read this-->
http://zazabong.blogspot.com/2010/04/boomz-publicity-stunt-or-real-987fm.html

I used to like 987fm. It was my favourite station during my Secondary school days where I would spend all afternoons listening to songs, memorising lyrics. Jean Danker was my favourite DJ at that time. However, things started changing when there was new DJs joining and Jean no longer stayed at 987fm after her breakup with Daniel Ong.

987fm started going downhill with their terrible choice of DJ helming the busy timeslots. The Muttons, Dan and Young blah blah blah were a torture to listen to! It really BECOMES their talkshows (cos they are still doing it). Talk nonstop and laugh nonstop. It was not entertaining at all. Since then, I switch t0 Class 95 and realise that there are many more serious DJs who are doing a great job.

So when I first heard of 987fm hiring Ris Low to join Shan and Ross in their show, I knew it must be a joke. Honestly, this is atrocious. Someone who can't speak proper English to be a DJ, they must be out of their minds and you think our MDA will allow.

I am not going to talk about what happen but just going to give my two cents' worth. 987fm is not going to improve if they kept doing such silly acts. They degrade themselves by making fun of Ris and played such prank on the listeners. Secondly, Ris is really kuku! She don't even give herself the chance to change herself if she keeps allowing people to make fun of her. I think her parents are not helping her at all. Bet her papa is also kuku!

PS: I said that of her papa cos I read in an old interview 8days conducted with Ris's father and he said he encouraged Ris to continue staying in this industry as he supports her and thinks that she will learn more if she keeps making mistakes. My mum would have locked me at home if I were her!

Happy Easter!