Everytime I enter a class, I will be bombarded with the same question... "Teacher, how old are you arh? 17?"
I look so young meh?
Looking young is good... But not in certain circumstances... wahaha...
Monday, January 21, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
It's been a very JOYful day today. The good and the bad came altogether at once. I guess its good to experience the difficult situations that students put teachers through and learn how to handle such situations. It is then, that we grow to become more mentally prepared for the things that may/will come in future. I guess the young and kind face of mine will have to go before I can actually handle the more challenging classes. I don't know where I heard this from but someone said that there are no lousy students but lousy teachers. I will therefore work on that and see how I can deal with the different types of students that one may face.
Its very heart warming when students actually remember you even though you have only seen them once. It really made my day when students ask me when I will go to their class again or a just a simple shout "HELLO MR ONG!" whenever they see me in one of the classrooms or just walking around in school. I just felt soooo touched... heee... Though my day didn't begin well today, all negativity sort of went away when other classes came. Relief teaching is such a great experience which I will never ever forget. Praise God for all his blessings! Hallelujah! =)
Its very heart warming when students actually remember you even though you have only seen them once. It really made my day when students ask me when I will go to their class again or a just a simple shout "HELLO MR ONG!" whenever they see me in one of the classrooms or just walking around in school. I just felt soooo touched... heee... Though my day didn't begin well today, all negativity sort of went away when other classes came. Relief teaching is such a great experience which I will never ever forget. Praise God for all his blessings! Hallelujah! =)
Friday, January 11, 2008
It has been a meaningful and great day today!! I feel very touched and heartened after meeting a great bunch of students today.
As usual, I was woken up by THE call (actually I was half awake, waiting/hoping for them to call me...). So I made my way down to school and the first class I went was a 2 hr Sec 5 Art class. Art and I don't go together, so I was wondering what should I do with the class for that 2 hours. In the end, I didn't have to do much because my class was so so proactive! Upon knowing that their teacher wasn't here, they took out their homework automatically and started doing their work! I was quite pleased and shock at the same time because most classes that I've went would spend their time talking away even if I have given them something to do. But this class just started doing their homework QUIETLY! I was so impressed that till now I still cannot forget those students. Haha... I went around helping them with their maths and chem of course and that is how I spent my 2hrs there. It didn't feel like a teacher with students. Rather, it felt more like a senior guiding his juniors and helping them out with their work. It really felt great and I felt appreciated! Chit chatting with them, seeing them talk among themselves and help each other out with their work. It is really very very heartening! Awwwww... They even exclaimed that it was one of the rare moments where their class was so quiet, especially so for a class with a relief teacher. And so, the 2 hrs went pass like that so quickly. There were happy farewells and I'm glad that I've created an impression in them (i hope...) because they certainly did create a very deep impression in me. =) I pray that they will continue to work hard for their exams and get that good grades for their Os this year, being bright students they are!
After work, I went back to Montfort to help out for their CCA orientation. Though we did not meet our target of 30, we didn't do that bad either. A whooping 26 students wrote their names and I pray that every single one of them will remain in choir or even put choir as their first choice. The choir did put in a lot of hard, albeit last minute, work for this and I am very proud of them. Yes, the booth, board and banner can be better, but whatever mistakes that they might have made has been done. All I hope is that they will learn from it and that the future committee will do better next year. The choir spirit was there (have not seen it for soooo long)! Coming together as a group and shouting "CHOIR" together definitely made me feel good. It sort of made me feel tat the members actually still care for the choir. I see a few members making noise about this and that about choir before practice begin, but seeing them give in their all for the preparation really heartens me, yet again. I pray that they will strive to do better for the future of the choir. haaaa...
Indeed, it has been a great and meaningful day today! It made me confirm my ambition of being a teacher =)
As usual, I was woken up by THE call (actually I was half awake, waiting/hoping for them to call me...). So I made my way down to school and the first class I went was a 2 hr Sec 5 Art class. Art and I don't go together, so I was wondering what should I do with the class for that 2 hours. In the end, I didn't have to do much because my class was so so proactive! Upon knowing that their teacher wasn't here, they took out their homework automatically and started doing their work! I was quite pleased and shock at the same time because most classes that I've went would spend their time talking away even if I have given them something to do. But this class just started doing their homework QUIETLY! I was so impressed that till now I still cannot forget those students. Haha... I went around helping them with their maths and chem of course and that is how I spent my 2hrs there. It didn't feel like a teacher with students. Rather, it felt more like a senior guiding his juniors and helping them out with their work. It really felt great and I felt appreciated! Chit chatting with them, seeing them talk among themselves and help each other out with their work. It is really very very heartening! Awwwww... They even exclaimed that it was one of the rare moments where their class was so quiet, especially so for a class with a relief teacher. And so, the 2 hrs went pass like that so quickly. There were happy farewells and I'm glad that I've created an impression in them (i hope...) because they certainly did create a very deep impression in me. =) I pray that they will continue to work hard for their exams and get that good grades for their Os this year, being bright students they are!
After work, I went back to Montfort to help out for their CCA orientation. Though we did not meet our target of 30, we didn't do that bad either. A whooping 26 students wrote their names and I pray that every single one of them will remain in choir or even put choir as their first choice. The choir did put in a lot of hard, albeit last minute, work for this and I am very proud of them. Yes, the booth, board and banner can be better, but whatever mistakes that they might have made has been done. All I hope is that they will learn from it and that the future committee will do better next year. The choir spirit was there (have not seen it for soooo long)! Coming together as a group and shouting "CHOIR" together definitely made me feel good. It sort of made me feel tat the members actually still care for the choir. I see a few members making noise about this and that about choir before practice begin, but seeing them give in their all for the preparation really heartens me, yet again. I pray that they will strive to do better for the future of the choir. haaaa...
Indeed, it has been a great and meaningful day today! It made me confirm my ambition of being a teacher =)
Thursday, January 10, 2008
I was waken by a phone call which I am so happy to answer today! I finally got to relief teach!! The feeling was great! The students were very cute... haaa... First time ever am I bombarded with the words "teacher teacher". Hopefully I get called up again for that!
Went back to Montfort today for choir again. Helped out with their CCA orientation stuff... Hopefully we can recruit the target amount of sec 1s tmr!! Can't wait =)
Went back to Montfort today for choir again. Helped out with their CCA orientation stuff... Hopefully we can recruit the target amount of sec 1s tmr!! Can't wait =)
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
I so need to find a job. Tried calling a few schools today to ask if they have any vacancy for relief teaching but to no avail. This is bad. The school I wanted to teach at has not called me yet. I guess I shall just be patient and wait. But in the mean time, I need to look for a job to kill my time. Tried applying for a few online home tuition agencies but I have not had an assignment so far. So I'm quite desperate...... Oh well, patience is a virture. Whatever God's will is for me man =)
The Twins!
The Santarinas
Grandma and mum with the little kiddies who wants to blow the candle

Yesterday was a great!! Log Branch and Manpower Branch gathering!! It has been like almost 2 years since I last met my upperstudy and I finally got to see him yesterday. Its great meeting the other loggies. How nice =)
Anyway, here are some photos taken LAST year...
That's all for now. Will post more photos from yesterday and last friday if i get them. Wahaha... Hopefully I get a job soon... *fingers crossed*
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Time spent with God on New Year's eve is a time well spent indeed! The presence of God is truly great at Church today! It's the best count down I ever had and I just can't help but to feel high!! woohoo!! =) Now that the high-ness has died down and the tired-ness starts to kick in, i guess I'll just post the first few photos I've taken this year!! =)) Thanks to Choon for being so patronising... haha...
That hand in not mine by the way... wahhahahahaha....
That hand in not mine by the way... wahhahahahaha....Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Yes... I'm back from Perth and I have finally ORD-ed. It feels kind of wierd to have finally left the service. Its like I have been waiting for a million years for the day to come and when it finally came, I feel lost. =X I guess its the staying at home with nothing much to do that sort of kill the joy of it all. Oh well...




BBQ by a lake/river





Yummy Bubble Tea with Marvellous Pearls with filling!! Yumm...
Andre and I at the Airport
Photos of the trip can be found on the following website:
http://s141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/jere87elm/Perth%20trip/
Oh well... I can't wait for Christmas to come!! And of course the New Year when school starts! Looking forward to many many things to come...
And so I had an enjoyable trip in Perth. Though the nights were kind of boring with A$5 ripped off of me for using the internet, it is still worth it especially with the great company around. The things I bought back weren't exactly enough but come to think of it, if there were more people with me, I could have tong bang stuff on their luggage because my total baggage weight exceeded 4kg. Haaaa... I feel so paiseh... Nonetheless, its a great experience to have done something like this alone. Sort of train me to be independent and stuff. And it is through this experience that I sort of overcome the fear of sitting planes... Haaa... Praise God! Yay!! Fulfilling trip indeed. Big thank you to Andre and Wen and Friends!! =)
Here are some of the photos taken... mostly scenaries though...
Here are some of the photos taken... mostly scenaries though...
With my mum... the day I fly away....
Perth City. Nice view from King's Park... Taken on my first night =)
London Court in the City
Cottesloe Beach... The place where the sun burnt me... Cool beach though... literally...
Nando's Chicken! Yummm...
Curtin Technological University's Department of ART
Fremantle Market aka Freo Market. This shop sells great crepes! I miss my nutella marshmellow crepe
Cicerello's... nice Fish and Chips
Conca's... Great Chilli Mussels!
Swan Bell Towers!
Perth Zoo surrounded by buildings
In front of Art Gallery of Western Australia
Photos of the trip can be found on the following website:
http://s141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/jere87elm/Perth%20trip/
Oh well... I can't wait for Christmas to come!! And of course the New Year when school starts! Looking forward to many many things to come...
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Wow wow wow... I feel extremely tired now! I went to sleep at about 2 +am (Perth time) last night... Went for Supper with Andre, Wen and their friends at Concas after their mah jong game. The chilli mussels there are good!! Even I, who don't eat mussels at all, loved it! But the place is dangerous at night because all sorts of people go there. At least we were back safely =)
I thought that I that I will be fine after the beach outing but no no no, I was so wrong. I'm having a very bad sun burn on my nose now. And its only on my nose... No where else. I wonder why. I look like rudolph now... wahaha... And the sun burn is sort of making me feel feverish and I'm having the flu now... booo... At least I'm well enough to walk about... Thank God!
Yesterday's BBQ was very cold, literally. The wind was blowing and blowing and the sun came and went. Even with the sun, it was still extremely cold! But it was definitely fun! BBQ by the riverside... Nice scenary and weather. Its an electric BBQ by the way. Free for all to use. No charcoal no fire starter needed. How convenient! Love the environment man.
Fremantle is interesting. The sunday market sells lots souvenirs and stuff. Wen recommended the crepes there and they are indeed yummy! I had the nutella with marshmellow crepe. The taste of melted marshmellow together with the nutella is so so so wonderful! But its heaty though... Haha... Then we went to a huge restaurant to have fish and chips. By now I am sooo afraid of fries that I would probably abstain from fries for a whole month or 2 when I'm back at Singapore. Wahaha... But the food there is great no doubt. Took many many photos today... Will post them up when I am back. Tomorrow is zoo day!! And I will be visiting the famous swan bell tower. Can't wait man... Flying back this coming wednesday!! SOOO looking forward to it! =)
I thought that I that I will be fine after the beach outing but no no no, I was so wrong. I'm having a very bad sun burn on my nose now. And its only on my nose... No where else. I wonder why. I look like rudolph now... wahaha... And the sun burn is sort of making me feel feverish and I'm having the flu now... booo... At least I'm well enough to walk about... Thank God!
Yesterday's BBQ was very cold, literally. The wind was blowing and blowing and the sun came and went. Even with the sun, it was still extremely cold! But it was definitely fun! BBQ by the riverside... Nice scenary and weather. Its an electric BBQ by the way. Free for all to use. No charcoal no fire starter needed. How convenient! Love the environment man.
Fremantle is interesting. The sunday market sells lots souvenirs and stuff. Wen recommended the crepes there and they are indeed yummy! I had the nutella with marshmellow crepe. The taste of melted marshmellow together with the nutella is so so so wonderful! But its heaty though... Haha... Then we went to a huge restaurant to have fish and chips. By now I am sooo afraid of fries that I would probably abstain from fries for a whole month or 2 when I'm back at Singapore. Wahaha... But the food there is great no doubt. Took many many photos today... Will post them up when I am back. Tomorrow is zoo day!! And I will be visiting the famous swan bell tower. Can't wait man... Flying back this coming wednesday!! SOOO looking forward to it! =)
Friday, November 30, 2007
Hellllo everybody!! I am very safe here in Perth! haaa... First 2 days of my trip has been great. The people here are extremely friendly, the salesperson here are so so so polite and helpful but the only setback is that having no company when i return to YMCA kind of sucks. So lonely... But I'm finding things to keep my company when I'm back and I should not complain because I chose it to be that way... haaa =X
Accommodation was quite unexpected. But what else can I ask for if I want cheap places to stay. Andre and his friend has brought me to quite a few places yesterday and today and its quite fun! Though the things here are quite expensive, and I'm beginning to be sick of chips (haha...) but it was still fun. Went to Harbour Town today and the things there are so so so cheap! I bought myself 2 fila polo tees (the only ones that could fit me) and am satisfied with it. The clothes here are tooo big for me. After that, we made our way down to Cottlesloe Beach. The beach is so so beautiful! Super duper windy and cold, but bright sun... Still not getting my tan though... haha... But its definitely an eye opener. Huge waves and clear blue sea water... wonderful...
Tomorrow I will be going to Canning River for a BBQ. Sounds so exciting! wahaha... But I can't wait to be back in Singapore too... Not that I don't like this place, but I am quite deprived here without the internet (though I am using it now, but I have to pay for it and it doesn't allow me to use MSN Messenger =X) and the TV. Booo!
Oh well... Can't wait for next Friday to come... heee =)
PS: I found out how to use MSN Messenger afterall... haha... Stupid me =X
Accommodation was quite unexpected. But what else can I ask for if I want cheap places to stay. Andre and his friend has brought me to quite a few places yesterday and today and its quite fun! Though the things here are quite expensive, and I'm beginning to be sick of chips (haha...) but it was still fun. Went to Harbour Town today and the things there are so so so cheap! I bought myself 2 fila polo tees (the only ones that could fit me) and am satisfied with it. The clothes here are tooo big for me. After that, we made our way down to Cottlesloe Beach. The beach is so so beautiful! Super duper windy and cold, but bright sun... Still not getting my tan though... haha... But its definitely an eye opener. Huge waves and clear blue sea water... wonderful...
Tomorrow I will be going to Canning River for a BBQ. Sounds so exciting! wahaha... But I can't wait to be back in Singapore too... Not that I don't like this place, but I am quite deprived here without the internet (though I am using it now, but I have to pay for it and it doesn't allow me to use MSN Messenger =X) and the TV. Booo!
Oh well... Can't wait for next Friday to come... heee =)
PS: I found out how to use MSN Messenger afterall... haha... Stupid me =X
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Finally, the time has come... I will be flying off to Perth tomorrow morning. Kind of excited now and also a little lost. I can tell that my mum is worried for me and yet she wants me to do it. I felt a little afraid because its my very first time sitting an aeroplane alone, flying all the way to a foreign country and the only people I know there is Andre and Wen. Oh well, I sort of got over that scary feeling and I'm converting all this fear into excitement. Thank God! seriously, without His peace, I would be in a nervous wreck now. However, I hope things won't escalate tomorrow. I'm picturing this 7 day holiday as a 7 day field camp in the island. But, instead of training, I will be having fun instead! That is definitely better than the 7 day field camp I went through. So yea... Its all in the mind... Its all in the mind... Its all in the mind.... =)
I'm very very touched today. One of my colleagues gave me a very expensive watch as my ORD gift. I was shocked when she placed it in front of me and I was thinking of rejecting the gift. Oh well... All these gifts from people are making me feel more and more closer to my dept. The people I work with are great! My department has evolved into a lively and happy working environment. So closely knitted together! It definitely gives colour to my life in NS and whatever contributions I have made is not wasted because I know that my efforts are well appreciated by my frens and colleagues. So so so thankful for all of that! Praise God! =)
Anyway, I shall blog more when I'm back from my trip. Can't wait for next week to come... seriously.. heez...
I'm very very touched today. One of my colleagues gave me a very expensive watch as my ORD gift. I was shocked when she placed it in front of me and I was thinking of rejecting the gift. Oh well... All these gifts from people are making me feel more and more closer to my dept. The people I work with are great! My department has evolved into a lively and happy working environment. So closely knitted together! It definitely gives colour to my life in NS and whatever contributions I have made is not wasted because I know that my efforts are well appreciated by my frens and colleagues. So so so thankful for all of that! Praise God! =)
Anyway, I shall blog more when I'm back from my trip. Can't wait for next week to come... seriously.. heez...
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Its a very very interesting and happy day for me! I attended my cousin and choon's ASLC graduation parade today. It felt kind of weird to be visiting an army camp as a visitor/"civilian". I just had a strong urge to put on my head dress and camp pass -.- But its definitely a great experience! I felt so stupid when my handphone's battery life was low and my camera ran out of battery only when I had reached home did I realise that the spare battery for my camera was actually in my camera pouch!!!! Was so angry with myself. Felt so stupid. But oh well... small matter... At least my aunt brought her camera along! Will be posting up photos once my cousin send them to me.
Anyway, I'm so proud of my cousin. He got the first silver bayonet for his signal course. The pride of my family. Of course, the other pride would be his twin, who will be commissioning as an officer next year. wahaha... So proud and happy for them =) I am also extremely proud of choon for persevering through his ASLC. I know its very very difficult for him but he made it anyway! So happy for him too! yay!!! Congrats to the new Sergeants!!! =)



Anyway, I'm so proud of my cousin. He got the first silver bayonet for his signal course. The pride of my family. Of course, the other pride would be his twin, who will be commissioning as an officer next year. wahaha... So proud and happy for them =) I am also extremely proud of choon for persevering through his ASLC. I know its very very difficult for him but he made it anyway! So happy for him too! yay!!! Congrats to the new Sergeants!!! =)

Wednesday, November 21, 2007
My understudy is finally here! Praise God that I have someone who is so capable to take over me. Ask and you will receive, indeed! Anyway, I hope he will survive the next 2 days without me. Hopefully he will not be bombarded by people on his 3rd day. Praying hard for him...




i'm supposed to be doing the zao cai mao pose =X



Yesterday, I had a nature walk in that forsaken place called you know what. Its truly enriching! A site inspection turned learning experience. Saw the many fruit trees present and very very beautiful scenaries!! I feel so so lucky. However, I got 5 insect bites in return. They seem to love my right arm and the bites are beginning to swell, itch and cause pain today! Oh the agony! I feel so diseased. 3 huge lumps that are hard..... I wonder what they could be... Hmmmm...
Tomorrow shall be my shopping day with my cousins! Have been waiting for this very day to come since last week. Apparently the girls want to treat me since its their first pay day tomorrow. A bit paiseh but they insist. We shall see how its like tomorrow! Anyway, here are the photos taken during our family dinner on Saturday. It turned out to be a wonderful dinner in a very classy place. The only drawback is that its outdoor and the weather is not the way we want it to be... Therefore, I feel like a sticky pig and a pair of sweaty socks by the end of the day. But nonetheless, great company, great food! Nothing more I can ask for =)
We spent an amazingly long time in the same location taking these crazy photos......
She's such a cutie, my dear beloved cousin =)
Nice crazy shots aren't they. Wahaha.. Love them to bits (in a family kind of way!)
Anyway, I am extremely happy today because my application for relief teaching is successful! Woohoo! Praise God!! Once again, ask and you will receive, indeed! Time to go look for school to teach! Yippee!
Monday, November 19, 2007
And its 17 days to the big O. With just a blink of an eye, my 2 years of national service has finally come close to an end. Life has definitely been insightful and enriching for me through these 2 years. I am very lucky to be able to hold my current appointment as it really puts me in many situations that would train my stress tolerance and planning skills. I have learnt many many things out of it and I am definitely glad that I was chosen to do it.
It is not always that you get good bosses. I am so lucky to be able to have 3 extremely good bosses (not licking any boots here) who never fails to crack me/my department up. Though workload increases with the work environment that I am in, it is how understanding and appreciative my bosses are for the work that I have done that makes me feel committed to my department. It just feels nice to have your superior appreciating what you do, cover for you when you do something wrong and even not scold you when you did not complete what is asked of you. So so nice...
My AO is also one good guy whom I really respect. Though he is the only one who has ever given me an extra throughout my 2 years stint, I still respect him for who he is. He did not even scold us today even though we were late to set up for water point and even help us contact the duty driver to bring our stuff over. And of course, his care and concern for me will never be forgotten lar... Trying his best to fight for a understudy for me... and always having my interest in heart, kind of reminds me of my DY (who will return only after I ORD... boo)!! So so so nice...
The great company I had at my old branch and my present unit has definitely helped me sustain through my NS. Staying in was so enjoyable with nat nat, Andre, bobby, da da, Xavier etc around. Though all of them have left, their understudies remain... wahaha... Set, Kenny, Desmond, Gerard are people who really care for me (Smallest in rank among them... Not much of a choice eh... haha... jk). Helping me whenever possible... Definitely won't forget those bunk mates of mine... Heez... Of course, at present, there is our dear Quek who is funny in his own way, Adam, my lunch buddy, great fren and classmate/past and future schoolmate, Malvin who appreciates my baking, my fellow finance people like Hamza, Mun and Shaun who will destress together and complain to each other about our work, and of course the nice newcomers in my department, fel and jon who are my gossiping (sinful... so so sinful), singing and irritating (in a good way) partners. With these people lighting up my work environment, it makes each day pass so much easier. So so so so nice...
I'm happy... very very happy that God has blessed me with so many wonderful things. Yay! Of course I will never forget my close friends who has always been by my side for the past 6 years, Chase, Choon, Ernie. Life has never been worst. So yar... I'm one big happy guy now and nothing can bring me down... Woohoo!! (except maybe work? haha..)
So looking forward to my shopping trip with my cousins on Thursday, my cousin, samuel and choon's POP this Friday, Church this Sunday and definitely, Perth Trip next Thursday!! yay!! As for Ms Lim's (Or should I say Mrs Li) wedding and my family dinner last Saturday, I shall blog about it, with photos, on another day =)
It is not always that you get good bosses. I am so lucky to be able to have 3 extremely good bosses (not licking any boots here) who never fails to crack me/my department up. Though workload increases with the work environment that I am in, it is how understanding and appreciative my bosses are for the work that I have done that makes me feel committed to my department. It just feels nice to have your superior appreciating what you do, cover for you when you do something wrong and even not scold you when you did not complete what is asked of you. So so nice...
My AO is also one good guy whom I really respect. Though he is the only one who has ever given me an extra throughout my 2 years stint, I still respect him for who he is. He did not even scold us today even though we were late to set up for water point and even help us contact the duty driver to bring our stuff over. And of course, his care and concern for me will never be forgotten lar... Trying his best to fight for a understudy for me... and always having my interest in heart, kind of reminds me of my DY (who will return only after I ORD... boo)!! So so so nice...
The great company I had at my old branch and my present unit has definitely helped me sustain through my NS. Staying in was so enjoyable with nat nat, Andre, bobby, da da, Xavier etc around. Though all of them have left, their understudies remain... wahaha... Set, Kenny, Desmond, Gerard are people who really care for me (Smallest in rank among them... Not much of a choice eh... haha... jk). Helping me whenever possible... Definitely won't forget those bunk mates of mine... Heez... Of course, at present, there is our dear Quek who is funny in his own way, Adam, my lunch buddy, great fren and classmate/past and future schoolmate, Malvin who appreciates my baking, my fellow finance people like Hamza, Mun and Shaun who will destress together and complain to each other about our work, and of course the nice newcomers in my department, fel and jon who are my gossiping (sinful... so so sinful), singing and irritating (in a good way) partners. With these people lighting up my work environment, it makes each day pass so much easier. So so so so nice...
I'm happy... very very happy that God has blessed me with so many wonderful things. Yay! Of course I will never forget my close friends who has always been by my side for the past 6 years, Chase, Choon, Ernie. Life has never been worst. So yar... I'm one big happy guy now and nothing can bring me down... Woohoo!! (except maybe work? haha..)
So looking forward to my shopping trip with my cousins on Thursday, my cousin, samuel and choon's POP this Friday, Church this Sunday and definitely, Perth Trip next Thursday!! yay!! As for Ms Lim's (Or should I say Mrs Li) wedding and my family dinner last Saturday, I shall blog about it, with photos, on another day =)
Thursday, November 15, 2007
4 more working days before I go off for my C cube. Life has definitely been exciting so far this month. It feels as if I am lavished with work to mark the upcoming event by the name of the big O. It has been a very stressful period for me definitely. With super wierd dreams about work and sleepless nights because of work, life can never be more exciting than this. Oh well, complaining about if definitely doesn't help. All I can do is to just take it in my stride and take it as a God given experience for me to increase my stress-intake level so as to be prepared for better things ahead. yea! =)
Through this experience, I've realised something. Doing work at home definitely takes away some of the stress I face. You can take your time to finish it, there will not be anyone shooting arrows at you while you are in the middle of something, and the environment is just so comfy! That's why its home.... heh...
Anyway, its a piggish day for me today. I just couldn't wake up from bed. Every part of my home seems like a comfy place for me to sleep. I just feel soooooooooooo tired, as if I have done a million guard duties. diao diao... I ate and slept, ate again and slept again, I wonder why I still cannot get fat. But I have no choice but to force myself to stay awake now, to make sure that I am tired enough to fall asleep tonight (just in case... heh heh...).
Choon is back from Taiwan like finally. Met him on Monday (like finally) and came to know many things about that wonderful place called Taiwan. Woohoo... and the Sun biscuit from Taiwan rocks by the way... Haha...
Jonathan came back from Hongkong/China too! (like finally) Now I have one more person to arrow my work to and someone to irritate me at work... yay! so entertaining =) He bought the many flavours of wife biscuit (they called it a cake, but i feel that biscuit sounds more appropriate... heh heh) which rocks as well!! Though the blueberry flavoured one was out of stock, the raspberry one is still not bad as well... together with the honey green tea one and the original winter melon one... yum yum...
And it will be my turn to fly off soon! Aussie trip will be in 2 weeks time and I feel so so so excited! Andre has been telling me how warm that place is now because of the hateful season called Summer. I guess its good in a way... Might come home with a nice tanned skin... haha... =X Oh well, he plans to bring me to the gym at Aussie... ... ... ... Actually, i don't reall mind because I have not run for like a zillion years and I don't even remember when I last touched those weights in the gym... So yea... A new experience... Gym-ing in Australia.
Many big events coming my way and I just can't wait! exciting exciting exciting! =)
Through this experience, I've realised something. Doing work at home definitely takes away some of the stress I face. You can take your time to finish it, there will not be anyone shooting arrows at you while you are in the middle of something, and the environment is just so comfy! That's why its home.... heh...
Anyway, its a piggish day for me today. I just couldn't wake up from bed. Every part of my home seems like a comfy place for me to sleep. I just feel soooooooooooo tired, as if I have done a million guard duties. diao diao... I ate and slept, ate again and slept again, I wonder why I still cannot get fat. But I have no choice but to force myself to stay awake now, to make sure that I am tired enough to fall asleep tonight (just in case... heh heh...).
Choon is back from Taiwan like finally. Met him on Monday (like finally) and came to know many things about that wonderful place called Taiwan. Woohoo... and the Sun biscuit from Taiwan rocks by the way... Haha...
Jonathan came back from Hongkong/China too! (like finally) Now I have one more person to arrow my work to and someone to irritate me at work... yay! so entertaining =) He bought the many flavours of wife biscuit (they called it a cake, but i feel that biscuit sounds more appropriate... heh heh) which rocks as well!! Though the blueberry flavoured one was out of stock, the raspberry one is still not bad as well... together with the honey green tea one and the original winter melon one... yum yum...
And it will be my turn to fly off soon! Aussie trip will be in 2 weeks time and I feel so so so excited! Andre has been telling me how warm that place is now because of the hateful season called Summer. I guess its good in a way... Might come home with a nice tanned skin... haha... =X Oh well, he plans to bring me to the gym at Aussie... ... ... ... Actually, i don't reall mind because I have not run for like a zillion years and I don't even remember when I last touched those weights in the gym... So yea... A new experience... Gym-ing in Australia.
Many big events coming my way and I just can't wait! exciting exciting exciting! =)
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
I'm exhausted! Although I've not been doing guard duty lately, work has drained me of my energy. I've been running about my office building since Monday to get things done and even I've been working from morning till lunch and after lunch till 5pm, I am still unable to complete my work. Boo! Considering my ORD buddies are enjoying their Offs and Leaves while I am still slogging my hearts out like a piggy pig pig. Oh well... It doesn't really affect me at all seriously. I still feel cheery and happy amidst all the stress and tension. I wonder why........... Hmmm... But praise God for blessing me with the mental energy to complete my stuff. Exhaustion only sets in after 5pm for me. Wahaha... Happy Happy! =)
I've found my understudy but I hope he is able to be posted to my department. *Fingers crossed*
And this thursday evening will be an exciting one. I will be baking my Oreo Cheesecake again!! Its for those who will be ORD-ing this Friday. Sort of want them to leave the forsaken/forbidden island with SWEET memories. haha... My ORD gift to them. Though its nothing great but I'll be baking the cake with LOVE... haha... (ok... lameee...). So exciting =) Can't wait for my turn to come though... But Perth will come first!!! Woohoo!! Super excited!! =))
PS: I know its very incoherent... I'm tired here... can't think =X
I've found my understudy but I hope he is able to be posted to my department. *Fingers crossed*
And this thursday evening will be an exciting one. I will be baking my Oreo Cheesecake again!! Its for those who will be ORD-ing this Friday. Sort of want them to leave the forsaken/forbidden island with SWEET memories. haha... My ORD gift to them. Though its nothing great but I'll be baking the cake with LOVE... haha... (ok... lameee...). So exciting =) Can't wait for my turn to come though... But Perth will come first!!! Woohoo!! Super excited!! =))
PS: I know its very incoherent... I'm tired here... can't think =X
Monday, October 29, 2007
I guess work has finally got to me... I had such a weird dream last night. I dreamt that I was being audited by my Finance officer and her team at my grandmother's place -.- Oh well... I guess i really need rest and a break from work. How I wish I have my understudy now... Any later and he will just have to learn things on his own.
Anyway, my family has decided to sell away my grandmother's house. I guess I miss that place a lot because I have been having dreams about it lately. The place where I sort of grew up in is finally going to be sold off. Sigh... fond fond memories...
I came home this evening with a strong urge to prepare for my Aussie trip and all I did so far was to display my luggage in my room. Though I have not started packing, it still makes me feel excited because I'm flying off so so soon!!! =) Life is so wonderful =)
Anyway, my family has decided to sell away my grandmother's house. I guess I miss that place a lot because I have been having dreams about it lately. The place where I sort of grew up in is finally going to be sold off. Sigh... fond fond memories...
I came home this evening with a strong urge to prepare for my Aussie trip and all I did so far was to display my luggage in my room. Though I have not started packing, it still makes me feel excited because I'm flying off so so soon!!! =) Life is so wonderful =)
Monday, October 22, 2007
Last week was really terrible for me. 3 guard duties in 7 days! But definitely happy that I've finally finished my last duty last thursday. I almost fainted on my last duty though... Was really exhausted since I have not recovered from the tiredness I have accumulated from the previous 2 guard duties. But lives good nonetheless though my mood was pretty bad last week. I exploded (aka raised my voice) in front of people and it certainly didn't feel good. I know its wrong but I was just so tired that i felt super duper irritable... Especially when you are trying very hard to do your work but the situation is just not helping... booo... =( But I guess all will turn well soon enough...
Visited Betrand's church yesterday. It was definitely a new and enriching experience for me. Its my first time attending a mandrain service and the environment is so much different from lighthouse. I've definitely learnt quite a few things from sermon and sunday school yesterday. Sunday school sort of made me rethink my life as a Christian... What I've been doing and stuff... Felt really enlightened =) And I was really touched by Betrand's concern over my work situation/environment. Yep... Really thankful =)
Oh well, I took my Final Theory Test today and I passed!! Praise God! woohoo! I thought I would fail because I really didn't know/study much for it. Even though I finished reading the book, I forgot more than half of its contents... So it was pretty bad... Thank God I managed to pass it!! Now its time to find a driving instructor and get my licence... heh heh... Anyone has any recommendations for a driving instructor? =)
Visited Betrand's church yesterday. It was definitely a new and enriching experience for me. Its my first time attending a mandrain service and the environment is so much different from lighthouse. I've definitely learnt quite a few things from sermon and sunday school yesterday. Sunday school sort of made me rethink my life as a Christian... What I've been doing and stuff... Felt really enlightened =) And I was really touched by Betrand's concern over my work situation/environment. Yep... Really thankful =)
Oh well, I took my Final Theory Test today and I passed!! Praise God! woohoo! I thought I would fail because I really didn't know/study much for it. Even though I finished reading the book, I forgot more than half of its contents... So it was pretty bad... Thank God I managed to pass it!! Now its time to find a driving instructor and get my licence... heh heh... Anyone has any recommendations for a driving instructor? =)
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Yay!! I'm so happy!! I've been feeling so cheery for the past few days (or rather, since monday) and I wonder why... hehe...
My brother rocks my socks man! Firstly, queue for 2 hours at donut factory just to buy donuts for me... Today, my brother surprised me with the DS game which I've been bugging him to buy for like a zillion years... =) Such a nice birthday present. I remembered he wanted to buy me a new handphone as my birthday present a few years back when I lost my handphone. I feel so loveeeed!!!
And I've finally settled my accommodation for my Australia trip! I'll be staying at YMCA though. I figured that if I spend less on accommodation it means that I can spend more on other things! So yep... Booked and confirmed!! yippee!! And I almost couldn't go to Australia... But now, everything is settled! Woohoo! happy happy... can't wait man..
Anyway, its busy busy busy time for me. My understudy still hasn't arrived yet, so no one to take over me. But my big boss has been pushing for one. So yep, hopefully I'll get my understudy soon!
Anyway... Its time to rest... Super duper tired now... but still happy =)
My brother rocks my socks man! Firstly, queue for 2 hours at donut factory just to buy donuts for me... Today, my brother surprised me with the DS game which I've been bugging him to buy for like a zillion years... =) Such a nice birthday present. I remembered he wanted to buy me a new handphone as my birthday present a few years back when I lost my handphone. I feel so loveeeed!!!
And I've finally settled my accommodation for my Australia trip! I'll be staying at YMCA though. I figured that if I spend less on accommodation it means that I can spend more on other things! So yep... Booked and confirmed!! yippee!! And I almost couldn't go to Australia... But now, everything is settled! Woohoo! happy happy... can't wait man..
Anyway, its busy busy busy time for me. My understudy still hasn't arrived yet, so no one to take over me. But my big boss has been pushing for one. So yep, hopefully I'll get my understudy soon!
Anyway... Its time to rest... Super duper tired now... but still happy =)
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Praise the Lord!! I've finally managed to clear most of my work. Stressful I am but I'm feeling better now. Not too stressed up as before... whahaha...


Last week, I baked 2 wonderful cheesecakes!!! Rich New York Cheesecake and Oreo Cheesecake (Or Temptation Oreo as the cookbook calls it...) The cakes turned out to be not bad at all! I was so addicted to the Oreo cheesecake that I can't stop eating it. It took quite a lot of time to bake it... So luckily it turned out well... If not... I might as well hang myself. The biscuit base to my New York Cheesecake was quite blend though, due to my stupidity. It so happened that the biscuit base was soaked in water throughout the baking process as water has seeped into the springform pan. How did water got in you may ask? Its because I immersed the springform pan into the tray of water instead of putting the pan on the tray first, then pour the water into the tray. You understand? If you don't, its okay. wahhahahaha... Anyway, here is a picture of my New York Cheesecake...

I did not take a picture of my oreo cheesecake because I caused it to have a huge crack when I was about to remove it from the pan!!! (Apparently, i forget to run a knife along the side of the cake to ensure that the cake did not cling onto the sides of the pan............... again... Its due to my stupidity!) Therefore, its not too nice to show... wahahhaha... But here's a picture of the chocolate cheese tart that I made quite a few weeks back...

I've been searching for this cheese tart recipe for sooooo long and finally, I've found it in a cookbook which my mother's customer gave me. Woohoo!! And I vow to bake almost every cheesecake in the cookbook because they all looooked so yummy and nice. haha...
Alright, I woke up this morning with a great sense of urgency in me today. I realised I have not prepared much for my coming Perth trip. The only thing I did was the booking of air tickets!! I have not made my new passport, I have not find out more about the Pert and worse of all, I have not settle my accomodation!!!!! SCREAM!!!! And why the sudden sense of urgency? Its because I dreamt that I was panicking when I was all alone over at a beautiful country which does not look anything like Perth (Looks like an asian country...).. Yea... How cool is that -.- And I also realised that my Final Theory Test is like 1 month away and I have not started studying for it. I haven't even got the book!! diao diao... I'm so dead man...
Amidst all those panicking, I still feel happy! The day with the big O is coming and my last batch of recruits have just enlisted! Woohoo!!! Each day seems to pass so quickly... Woohoo! I just can't wait =)
Before I end, I want to say Nodame Cantabile rocks!! Its a Japanese Drama which involves a lot of orchestra and piano music... wahaha... I loveeeeeee...!
Monday, August 13, 2007
Yay! I've passed my basic theory test! I'm one step closer in getting my driving license. I had a weird dream this morning before the test. I dreamt that I drove my dad's car to ang mo kio to take my basic theory. And I ended up in some HDB block where I tried to park the car. But somehow, I over shot the barrier and I reverse all the way into the void deck of the block...... And right in front of me was a police car, so I drove out and tried to run away because I am driving without a license....................... I'm thinking too much.. I know... I'm so crazy -_-"
Oh well... I think there is a donut craze in Singapore now. More and more shops selling donuts. And somehow, I've joined in the craze! Going around hunting for good donuts. My mum bought 6 donuts from Missy Donuts (8 days rated 4 simpsons =)) Can't wait to try them!! I've been buying donuts from Yummy donuts at Pasir Ris White Sands. The donuts are alright. Not too bad... But not fantastic either... I'm waiting to try Donut Factory's donuts. But i'm too lazy to join in the super duper long line... hehe... Oh well... We shall see...
I'm still crippled by the 2 saturdays of guard duty. Even though I slept quite a lot this morning, I'm still feeling super tired now... why? why? Tsk...
Yesterday's service was fantastic! Pastor Rony is so so so funny!
And so I'm 3 months away to the long awaited day. Seriously can't wait for it to come. Please come soon? Please?
I'm like being so so random now... Eyes closing... closing... closing...
"We are a miracle nation because we have grown so much over 42 years. We also have miracle service every Saturday.... "
Oh well... I think there is a donut craze in Singapore now. More and more shops selling donuts. And somehow, I've joined in the craze! Going around hunting for good donuts. My mum bought 6 donuts from Missy Donuts (8 days rated 4 simpsons =)) Can't wait to try them!! I've been buying donuts from Yummy donuts at Pasir Ris White Sands. The donuts are alright. Not too bad... But not fantastic either... I'm waiting to try Donut Factory's donuts. But i'm too lazy to join in the super duper long line... hehe... Oh well... We shall see...
I'm still crippled by the 2 saturdays of guard duty. Even though I slept quite a lot this morning, I'm still feeling super tired now... why? why? Tsk...
Yesterday's service was fantastic! Pastor Rony is so so so funny!
And so I'm 3 months away to the long awaited day. Seriously can't wait for it to come. Please come soon? Please?
I'm like being so so random now... Eyes closing... closing... closing...
"We are a miracle nation because we have grown so much over 42 years. We also have miracle service every Saturday.... "
