And I'm counting down the days to my last day at school.
This is the 2nd last week, with Monday and Tuesday gone. Yippie!
Parents going Phillippines on Thursday morning at 0025 hours and will arrive back on 7th August 2320 hours. I wish them a safe journey. They'll be visiting my Godbrother who is in Cebu doing missionary work and he is taking his final vows to pledge his life there and possibly the title of a priest, depending on whether he's elected.
So disappointed today. Had the mood to go out to watch Harry Potter today and thought that I could go with my mum. Asked her last night and she said ok and that my dad will go along too. I was so much looking forward to it! Got down to check moving timings and make bookings. But there were no good seats left at the cinema I wanted. My mum said to go another day. So disappointed. I was in the mood to go out. Dressed for it.
Plus it's Monday. I hate Tuesdays and Thursdays. 3 more weeks left. Counting down.
In the end, I came home and watched tv. Maybe tonight I should sleep early. Urgh!! I hate teaching art. Sigh sigh.
Teacher Investiture Ceremony 2007
Session 2
11 July 2007 (Wednesday)
2.30pm
After 2 gruelling years, the long awaited time - Teacher Investiture Ceremony 2007. The time when we recite the teacher's pledge loud, clear and with gusto (we were told to and we did it anyway). The time for us to receive the blank NTU folder on stage (transcripts were collected earlier). The time when memories of the 2 years rush back.
The ceremony was very well organized and very quite like a convocation ceremony (I guess). The whole row of lecturers and professors and guest-of-honor in their own special type of gown and cap (which looked rather comical) came in during the procession and it marked the start of the ceremony. 664 graduands today receiving the Diplomas today.
Lots of photos taken after the ceremony and more to come in 2 years time, for my convocation.
Take your time to look at some of the photos taken today. I look very fat in all the pictures!!! Looks like I've been putting on too much weight. Selected the nicer ones to put on the blog.
Me - looking very fat (and sian - I think it was the heat beneath the gown)
My 2 besties - Gillian and Chris. What would life in NIE be without them for these 2 years? It started off with being in the same class for the first semester. I sat next to Chris the first lesson in DSM100 and then meeting her again in DSE100. Sat with Gillian during DSS100. Only after that did we realize that all 3 of us were in the same class for DSM100 and DSE100. And I was with Chris for a couple more modules. Will be seeing more of Gillian in our BA (edu) course soon.
Me and Chris (in the auditorium)
Gillian and Me
Sultanah and Me. How can I forget this other bestie. Someone who I can share all my troubles and problems with. Someone who enjoys shopping as much as I do. Somewho who enjoys korean dramas as much as I do (in fact, I think she's crazier of them as compared to me). Someone who I can't thank enough for giving me this wonderful friendship. Yippie! Will be seeing more of her in NIE, though she's going to specialize in Biology (sheesh!) while I'm going to specialize in English Language (same with Gillian). I wasn't close to Sul at all during the first semester, in fact, you could say that we didn't even know of each other's existance. Until semester 2, DCM100 class, we sat together in the same group and then again in DCS100. And that was the start of the friendship. It started off a little slow (mainly we only talked in class) and then semester after semester we were in the same classes so we grew closer and went out together.
Another one of the closer friends - Faith. Usually had lunch breaks with her together with Chris and Gillian. In NIE where everyone is so much older than me, I managed to find someone of the same age as me! Yippie yeah for Faith too who will be continuing her education in NIE, specializing in art. You go gal! I can't do art for nuts.
Chris, Faith and me
DCM classes will never be the same without this bubbly girl - Linda NJ! Always cracking jokes and writing me "love messages" during lesson time, when we both are about to fall asleep. I admire her for being straightforward. Put me and this lovely laydee together and we can bitch non-stop. And yes Linda's continuing her education too, specializing in History (am I right Linda?).
Me and Linda NJ
Claudia claudia. Someone who I grew closer nearing the end of these 2 years. A very sweet girl who has shown me lots of concern. Thanks for all the exchange of lesson plans. It was great having you over at my house together with Sul and Wesley while we were all busy doing lesson plans during practicum. It was certainly very useful to exchange and help each other. Give me a ring anytime if you need help ok?
Sultanah, Claudia and me
What's the highlight of these 2 years? Practicum! How can I forget the 3 guys from the DipEd programme who were attached to Keming together with me? The wacky, funny and very gay guys. Life in Keming would never be the same without them. We supported each other through, hear each other's woes, shared all the jokes and took care of each other. Now, I am at another school, I do miss the them because I feel so lonely over there. Adrian, the Chinese language teacher, who we consult when we have some queries about English. Ridhwan, the person with the loudest and most distinguished laughter. Wesley, the last minute guy, the oldest amongst us all but the one who can crack stupid jokes.
Adrian, me and Ridhwan
Wesley and me
Last but not least, not forgetting the clique that I was hanging out with during the induction programme days because Sultanah and Ridhwan pulled me and Chris to join them. They are certainly one funny bunch it was fun hanging out with them. Look at the faces on the photograph and you'll know.
The guys - Adrian, Michael, Ridhwan and Zakir
The gals - Me, Sultanah, Aini and Linda
There are so many more other friends that I've left out because I didn't take any photos with them but that doesn't mean I have forgotten them.
Just as I said goodbye to NIE, I'm going to say hello to NIE again. Studying is indeed much better than working.
You're a Analytic Detective!
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Marie, your IQ score is 113
Your overall intelligence quotient is the result of a scientifically-tested formula based on how many questions you answered correctly. But it's only part of what we learned about you from your answers on the test. We also determined the way you process information.The way you think about things makes you an Analytic Detective. This means you are an unusually talented problem-solver. You are able to think through a process step-by-step, and know how to zero in on anything that is even remotely illogical. Compared to others you are very adept at discerning numerical patterns and solving difficult equations.
How did we determine that your thinking style is that of an Analytic Detective? When we examined your test results further, we analyzed how you scored on 8 dimensions of intelligence: spatial, organizational, abstract reasoning, logical, mechanical, verbal, visual and numerical. The 3 dimensions you scored highest on combine to make you an Analytic Detective. Only 6 out of 1,000 people have this rare combination of abilities.
Diarrhea.
Stomach cramps.
Gastrics.
Food poisoning.
Wind in the stomach.
That's what the doctor said. Looks like all the possible problems that can happen to the stomach happened to me these 2 days. Even after all the medication, I'm still having the runs. Am on MC today.
Also, deepest condolences to Delicia, whose grandpa passed away on Wednesday evening.
I've lost all motivation.
I really hate school. After 1 week of school, I've lost all motivation to teach and I'm questioning myself if teaching is what I really want. After this 1 week, I learnt that:
1. I really hate teaching lower primary, especially P1 and P2s. I don't have the patience to guide each of them individually and the activities that I plan, just aren't suitable for them!
2. It's no fun teaching 3 periods of Health Education in a row - all different classes, but in the same level. By the time I get to the third class, I am so bored.
3. It's no fun teaching 3 classes of Art and Craft of the same level. As similar to the case above, by the third time, I am bored to death and so worn out I just put the picture on the visualizer and tell them to draw what they see.
It's really meaningless for me. Can't wait for these 6 weeks to pass. I'm glad one week is down and that Monday is a holiday and that 2 of the Wednesdays I'll be going back to NIE. This is worse than practicum.
What I do enjoy is teaching the P6 maths class. The only disadvantage is that it is from 2-4pm, a time when the kids are sleepy (so am I) and the weather is hot and humid. But I can see that they are motivated.
I've become so unmotivated that I am even so lazy to update my blog for the whole week, till today.
The knots in my hair are driving me crazy. I spend a long time every morning just trying to untangle my hair. I want to keep my permed hair but the knots are making me super pissed!
I can't wait to go back to NIE!!
First of all, I would like to wish my twinnie a very happy birthday! Sorry I couldn't go to your celebration because I wasn't feeling well. Hope you enjoyed yourself.
As you can see, I still am not feeling well since the runny nose 2 weeks ago. It has developed into cough too. Lots of phlegm. Yucks! Nose bleed too. Think too heaty already. Went to school on friday for the briefing on the cross-over degree. Sultanah, Michael and Zak all laughed at my sexy voice.
Well, I am not looking forward to going to school to teach for 6 weeks tomorrow. The simple reason because I'm made to teach all the non-core subjects - health education, art and craft, social studies and library. I guess I can understand why they ask me to teach these because I'll be leaving in 6 weeks times and it is pointless to give me a form class. However how do they expect me to teach wire sculpting for art and craft?! I absolutely have no idea. Sheesh. I am so lost. Worse part of it all, I have to stay back after school until 4pm everyday to coach a group of 10 P6 EM3 students in Maths. Consider my timetable as floating because my reporting time is 9.30am and not 7.30am. I feel so upset. I thought I could go off early but now with this kind of timing, not a chance. Sigh. At least I can wake up earlier. Like what Elizabeth told me, take it as they look up to you and think that you can handle P6 EM3 students. I guess maybe in the end, it wouldn't be that bad. I should learn to look at things in a positive light. 6 weels will pass by easier then.
Oh what the hell.
I wanna go back to NIE!
Oh, I went to Taka last friday with Sul after the briefing. Finally bought new lingerie. And I bought a dress from Red2 at Far East costing only $10!!!! Couldn't try it there but when I brought to laogong's house and tried it, it fitted so nicely and I love the dress, although it was a little too red.
Contemplating on rebonding my hair. 99% of the people I asked tell me not to because they say I look better with permed hair. That 1% is laogong. I admit that I do look better with permed hair but it's very hard to maintain it. Everyday I spend a long time trying to unknot my hair and as a result, I pull off my hair and drop more hair. But yet if I rebond, I think my hair has thinned so much that after rebonding it will look very flat. So how?
So many things have happened these few days and I don't wish to talk about the unhappy things because it does not just involve me, but laogong's family. I hope things do turn out fine for them. There isn't anything much I can do but just to give them emotional support.
13th June 2007 was laogong's 23rd birthday. As our dear Yanxin wasn't available on the 13th, we decided to hold a simple dinner on the 12th June for laogong, her dearest kor kor.
I bluffed laogong saying that I was sick (and I truely was quite sick on the 11th) and didn't want to meet him. In actual fact, I was on my way to his place to meet Yanxin to go to the supermarket to buy food for the steamboat. We spent about nearly 2 hours buying lots of food. Went back, prepared the food and the soup.
When laogong came home, I went to hide under his table, but I forgot to keep my bag properly and he saw my bag and knew I was around, somewhere. He couldn't be bothered to look for me. Grrrr. Oh well, after some searching, he found me under his table.
The whole thing was meant to be a surprise and I hope that he was surprised. Stayed over his place that night and then on the actual day of his birthday, we went to catch a movie, Men in White at causeway point. Total lameness. Totally won't recommend the show. I was ulterly disappointed because I was so keen in the show, but I thought it sucked big time.
Went out with twinniex today and then bought 2 shirts for laogong as his birthday present. Hope he likes them.
Laogong, although this year's birthday isn't as happy, I think you have learnt a lot during this point in time. Remember that I am always here and whatever you do, think of me and your family. All of us need you. I hope that whatever me and your sisters planned for you, is enough to make it a good birthday celebration.
The mentality of kids these days...
If they pass an exam... it means...
I am smart
If they fail an exam... it means...
Teacher never do her job. Teacher is lazy and lousy.
It's been a greeaatttt week!
Best news of the week:
I managed to cross over to do a degree programme! I'll be doing my Bachelors of Art in English (education). Wow! It's like a dream come true. Many of my friends made it too! Yeah!!!! Congrats to everyone for making it and let's all curb our spending and save! No pay for 2 years but think of what we will gain at the end of these 2 years.
Got psychoed into signing up for slimming package. 20 sessions and I paid $2800. I hope it works and you will see a new me soon.
Went to Eski bar at Holland Village, last night with laogong and his colleague, John. Was fun. We had long island tea. Although it was a mixture of many kinds of alcohol, it tasted really good. I was in the mood for drinking and so I ordered melon ball. Oh, drinking it, I was in heaven. Tasted so much better than long island tea. I would say it is the first time I really enjoyed my drinks in Eski bar. Can't make it a habit for going anyway, it's too expensive.
Went to Batu Pahat today. Was fun! Eat and eat and eat! But I think I controlled myself well enough, if not all those slimming is going to waste. Bought stickers for my keyboard. Really cute! So here's a picture of my keyboard now.
Watched finish a korean drama series recently. Only you. A very typical korean show - all the crying and painful love story, which will always end up sweet. Although only 16 episodes, all 16 episodes shows a very frustrating love story and could get a little draggy. Lots of crying in the show. The only sweet part is really, at the end, for like 5 minutes of the show where they live happily ever after. I would rate it a 3 stars out of 5.
My upcoming task which is important and urgent: SPRING CLEAN MY ROOM!!!
