Xin Chào
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Well, that's hello in Vietnamese Language. I've got an offer to go Vietnam and the plus point is, I will instantly have a free tour guide. I don't need to book through an agency and have to pay for one. All I need to worry about is flight, hotel (cause I don't think I would want to stay in my student's home) and daily expenses (includes shopping!!).
How?
Well, when I was teaching in Edgefield Primary, I had a Vietnamese boy in my class. He is in Primary 5 but is actually 13 years old. He invited me to visit him back in Vietnam for the holidays as he wants to show me the different places in Vietnam. Cute right? haha.. I haven't agreed to the invitation yet. But, he has already talked to his father about it! hahaha..
It's very sweet of him huh? He is even willing to scout for places that sell Halal food only! Such enthusiasm.
So anyone interested? =p
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You're just a thought that cross my mind
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Well, at this point of time, I can bid farewell to my status as a student. Hello to the new status of an employee now. Somehow, it almost seems surreal that I'v reached this point in my life. I mean I'm not sure if I do get to crossover, but for now, it's official that I shouldn't think so much about that. It's not in my hands.
So anyway, come Monday, it's hello to North Vista primary and busy weeks. Yes, there's a lot of new things to learn to prepare myself in this school. Their approaches to teaching are different from the other schools. For one, their computer labs are equipped with Mac computers! And I know nuts on operating them. But, it's time to learn right?
There are a few times, within these 2 weeks, in which I looked back at how far I've come. I'm really thankful to Him for everything that has happened; the good and the bad.
To my friends, I love you girls. For everything I've been through, you have been my rock. Never asking me to give up and always there supporting me through everything. It's not easy getting friends that would stick by you thick and thin. For being there through my worst period of time, to providing me food cause I was way too thin and to the great times we had everytime we meet. Along the way, there might be a few bumps and disappoinments, but regardless, friends are there for each other. I love you girls.
As for you, I'm thankful for you too. Some might think we are a mismatched, but I think you're perfect the way you are. To a great journey ahead together, Insyallah. =)
Till I get my results, I'M A FULL-FLEDGE TEACHER!! WEEHOOO!!! hahaa
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Cause baby we are the champions
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Just one more cup for us to win!!!
We're waiting for the 27th!
That will be our fourth cup! Barca, Watch Out!
Cause....
We are the champions, my friends! And we'll keep on fighting till the end!
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I was a name across your lips
You know recently, I talked to Fana about getting to know people, whom we already know. Well, in a sense, getting know people that were present in our past, but we rarely talked. As she said, "we were bitchy back then." Haha. It's partially true. Well, I had my defense. It's not that I don't want to talk to others, but you know when you hear so many stories about yourself, you just simply lead your own life, dismissing all rubbish cause you choose to believe you do what you want and makes you happy. So, you missed out on the good things that people tend to offer. Friendship. As I was talking to her, I still held that strong belief that I'm not interested to change my thoughts of others. I know people change, and I don't really care but more of 'ok. If she has changed, then good. But that's it."
Then, one of my students emailed me talking about how she doesn't like her classmate. And I replied to her about dismissing the flaws of friends because harbouring on disliking someone would just eradicate the oppurtunity to have fun in school. Hating or disliking can really take up energy and time right? Haha. (Well, there's more to the conversation but I'm cutting it short.)
So here I am thinking, I should give people a chance right? I mean everyone grows and change. Just because they like to bitch about you back then, doesn't mean they still do now right? I mean I've changed. I believe I have. Haha.
So yah Fana, I shouldn't be so sceptical over what you have told me. Apologise. Haha
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Seriously
Friday, May 15, 2009
Sick of Science centre Singapore!
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They changed my life..
Saturday, May 09, 2009
You know how I used to say that teachers really do make a difference.. Well, teaching these kids made a difference in me too.. Teaching changes lives truely.. How you deal with people and situations.. I can honestly say I'm still sad about leaving my class.. I'm sad not being able to handle their nautical nonsense and cute antics during my lessons.. How they ask the most brilliant but yet at the same time most nonsensical questions.. How every bit just makes me miss them..
I'm quite unsure why, but this class really leaves a big impact on me.. Maybe because for the past 10 weeks, 5Wisdom is the only class that I teach.. Everyday is just them and me.. They too were so accustomed to me..
It saddens me when they kept asking why I couldn't come back anymore.. When I explained that there is no vacancies for EMS teachers, tey asked again," Why no vacancy?" hahaa.. told you they ask the most ridiculous questions.. It might be taxing at times teaching a low-end class, but I would take the job in a heartbeat over the clever ones.. they are harder to control in terms of homework, but they are simple lovable.. till now, they are flooding my class blog asking me to come back.. how cute..
I'm really touched this time round and really feel sad that I left the school.. I had a great CT who truly cares about me.. Even though hes a ST (Senior Teacher), he really took good care of me.. The short evaluation after every lesson that he sat in just to tell me things to improve.. The times I sat with him for each observation lesson plans.. Providing me all the help he can to ensure that I get the grade that I want.. Making sure I eat! ahha.. yes.. he actually did.. once, after contact time, he made me eat and he took for me food and sat down with me and other teachers together to eat.. I could talk to him about anything.. He's very forgiving, telling me that it is ok to make mistakes now so that I can learn and not make mistakes later when I become a full-fledge teacher.. Always motivating me.. Before I left, he told me to work hard and he hopes I do get to crossover, cause he has helped me to get one step closer to get it by giving me the grade.. I really can't thank him enough for everything.. After I left, he msged me again which touched me so much.. =)
It feels liberating to finally end practicum.. but sad that all i'm left with are memories.. I really truly enjoyed myself there..
Thank you for the wonderful 10 weeks.. no words can describe how much all of you have an effect on me.. =)
But it's time now to take on a new journey in my education life.. to a new school, North Vista Primary.. Hopefully, it will be as good as Edgefield..
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Being with you is so dysfunctional
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
I think this post will be quite random. That's cause at the back of my mind, I'm still trying to figure out my plans for thursday. You see, I think I have something on this thursday. But I can't remember what is it! Been wrecking my brain for the past 20 minutes and still clueless! hmmph. Well, I will just agree to shift my tuition temporarily to Thursday then.
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A short entry
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Thank you all for your calls and messages through all communication mediums.. I really appreciated the wishes! =D
Thank you Sadik, for compromising and spending my birthday with my crazy family and spending 3/4 of my birthday in the car.. haha.. we went to malacca anyway for my birthday and there was a jam going to the shopping centre.. a bad one.. and he was forced to drive.. haha.. I'm so sorry! <3
Thank you Joyahs, for the wonderful surprise celebration! haha.. night filled with spaghetti and junk food.. Ultimate yummy cookies, cupcakes and brownie cake courtesy of Fana Naj.. Watching 'Just My Luck' and 'The lake House' and playing taboo till we were sooo drained.. Hilarious.. and Fana please do not give your vagina to a rapist k? hhahahhaa.. sorry couldn't help it! hahahaha... I love you girls!
Going to get ready now for my one day celebration with Sadik.. yay! and I can't wait for Wednesday! yay!
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