Reach Phuket at 2pm (Thailand Time), however, only reach accomodation at 4pm.
First Impression, like a lazy Malaysia town at first. But, when near to Patong Beach, the scene comes alive.
Night time should be more happening. Can see people setting up night market. Shall go check it out now.
Sunday, December 20
Tuesday, December 1
Going out with my tuition Kid
Went out with Darris today.
I have taught Darris ever since he was Primary 4. I still rmb when i first saw him, he was slithering on thbe floor,acting like a snake. Hahah... How time flies.. Now, he had already finish PSLE and looks down on childish behaviour.
He scored very good results with all As and Distinction in Mathematics! As a reward, I decide to treat him to something good. Hence, with his mum's permission, I brought him out for a movie.
However, upon reaching The Cathay, he cant find a movie that he wanted to watch. He suddenly suggested Arcade... Hhahah... Kids, being Kids. Hence, brought him to Downtown East to play at the huge arcade there...
I bought a $10 card and we went to survey the ground. It was mediocre and only a few games that both of us are interested in. Competed in a car racing game and i lost!
Next, we found a game that uses a lot of force and can vent watever you have inside u. Basically, just bang and bang on the machine. The result is just sore arms and lots and lots of tickets...
Darris decide that he was aiming for the cheapo soccer ball which cost about 630 points. Hence, we worked towards that... I spent $40 and he spent $10 on working towards that 'cheapo' ball... lol...
Ok la, in the end, we got what we wantd and even managed to redeem another 3 cans of soft frinks at 43 points each...
Following that, we went to cure our hungry stomach. We went pass Seoul Garden and was looking at the price. Then I turn around and ask Darris whether he wants to eat at this outlet or not. He jus very softly say "don wan unless u are treating", haha... He left onli about $5... OK la, I treat him to Seoul Garden lo, cos he like very poor thing... Want to eat there but no money.
Dinner was quite enjoyable... Ate quite a bit of things and chat quite a lot.
这就是我所向往的目的。教书，不只是麻木地灌溉知识给这群幼苗。教书也是一种人与人之间的一种满足感。虽然在教他补习的时候，我所收他的学费不多但我所得到的满足感却超出了金钱所能衡量的。
打个比方，新年的时候。他的妈妈说三文鱼买得太大条了，所以分了一些给我。所以，第二次去他家得时候，我买了一些干粮和橘子去他家。补习之后，他的外公还给了我一份$60元的大红包，而他的妈妈也给了我一份$20元的红包。我不是因为他们给了我两份大红包而喜欢他，而是我知道他们懂得感激。
教师节时，Darris也亲自做了一些cookies给我。虽然费用不高，但也是一份真诚的感谢。后来，连过中秋节时，我也给了他们一盒月饼。
这个补习学生，提醒了我为什么要加入这一行。
接下来的几天，我也会和几个小六生出去。这样的师生关系，才是我所想得到的，而不止是停留在教书和读书的阶段。
I have taught Darris ever since he was Primary 4. I still rmb when i first saw him, he was slithering on thbe floor,acting like a snake. Hahah... How time flies.. Now, he had already finish PSLE and looks down on childish behaviour.
He scored very good results with all As and Distinction in Mathematics! As a reward, I decide to treat him to something good. Hence, with his mum's permission, I brought him out for a movie.
However, upon reaching The Cathay, he cant find a movie that he wanted to watch. He suddenly suggested Arcade... Hhahah... Kids, being Kids. Hence, brought him to Downtown East to play at the huge arcade there...
I bought a $10 card and we went to survey the ground. It was mediocre and only a few games that both of us are interested in. Competed in a car racing game and i lost!
Next, we found a game that uses a lot of force and can vent watever you have inside u. Basically, just bang and bang on the machine. The result is just sore arms and lots and lots of tickets...
Darris decide that he was aiming for the cheapo soccer ball which cost about 630 points. Hence, we worked towards that... I spent $40 and he spent $10 on working towards that 'cheapo' ball... lol...
Ok la, in the end, we got what we wantd and even managed to redeem another 3 cans of soft frinks at 43 points each...
Following that, we went to cure our hungry stomach. We went pass Seoul Garden and was looking at the price. Then I turn around and ask Darris whether he wants to eat at this outlet or not. He jus very softly say "don wan unless u are treating", haha... He left onli about $5... OK la, I treat him to Seoul Garden lo, cos he like very poor thing... Want to eat there but no money.
Dinner was quite enjoyable... Ate quite a bit of things and chat quite a lot.
这就是我所向往的目的。教书，不只是麻木地灌溉知识给这群幼苗。教书也是一种人与人之间的一种满足感。虽然在教他补习的时候，我所收他的学费不多但我所得到的满足感却超出了金钱所能衡量的。
打个比方，新年的时候。他的妈妈说三文鱼买得太大条了，所以分了一些给我。所以，第二次去他家得时候，我买了一些干粮和橘子去他家。补习之后，他的外公还给了我一份$60元的大红包，而他的妈妈也给了我一份$20元的红包。我不是因为他们给了我两份大红包而喜欢他，而是我知道他们懂得感激。
教师节时，Darris也亲自做了一些cookies给我。虽然费用不高，但也是一份真诚的感谢。后来，连过中秋节时，我也给了他们一盒月饼。
这个补习学生，提醒了我为什么要加入这一行。
接下来的几天，我也会和几个小六生出去。这样的师生关系，才是我所想得到的，而不止是停留在教书和读书的阶段。
Monday, November 30
Countdown
Today Monday already...
5 days later, starting from tomorrow, I will be leading a group of largely first time volunteers to Laos..
Somehow, i feel this great burden on me. Many of them are volunteers going overseas for the first time and this first experience might jus decide whether they will continue to do so or jus let this exp be their first and last time. If I forget something or nvr plan something, it will just add on to the frustration of all the group members and might led to them not going on overseas service-learning trips anymore.
Only recently did I realise that I carry on this burden as a leader.
Hours are counting down and as days goes by, my confidence level gets lower and lower. Taking on such an important role, even though I don know whether I am up to it or not.....
5 days later, starting from tomorrow, I will be leading a group of largely first time volunteers to Laos..
Somehow, i feel this great burden on me. Many of them are volunteers going overseas for the first time and this first experience might jus decide whether they will continue to do so or jus let this exp be their first and last time. If I forget something or nvr plan something, it will just add on to the frustration of all the group members and might led to them not going on overseas service-learning trips anymore.
Only recently did I realise that I carry on this burden as a leader.
Hours are counting down and as days goes by, my confidence level gets lower and lower. Taking on such an important role, even though I don know whether I am up to it or not.....
Saturday, November 28
Emotional Coastal Ride
Ever since Wednesday evening, its had been a emotional coastal ride for me.
25 November 2009 (Wednesday)
As lying on my bed watching Animal Planet, suddenly remember that tmr is the PSLE result releasing day. The stress start to creep up on me. The many 'what if' slowly flood my thoughts. What if.... What if...... What if...... Fell asleep only in the early morning.
26 November 2009 (Thursday)
Reach school in the morning. Saw the results. 5 of my F subj students didnt pass chinese. Though it doesnt matter as chinese is not counted as part of the result, i still felt as if I let the school down. Last year was a whooping 100% pass and this year is only 75% pass, I felt very down and depressed. However, i still put on a strong front and act as if nothing happen. However, deep inside, I was thinking about how others will think. Am I really that lousy?
Saw all the P6 pupils and tons of pupils in the hall, all waiting for the release of results. Some were smiling and some were nervous.
All went back to the classrooms to get their results. Some were happy when they got their results but some broke down immediately upon receiving the news.
One student got my attention. B was smiling all the way till the moment he got his result. He was retained. His smile went away immediately and became silent. He went back to his seat and tears start to drop. I knew him for two years and this is the first time i saw his tears drop. Never had i imagine that he could be so disappointed. Nomatter how i console him, his tears flowed like a stream.
Looking outside, i saw WH standing there,looking in. His eyes were also red and before long, his tears start to flow as well. He went to askhim what happen.. He said that he cried because he felt sad for B and as well as he coundlt bear to leave the school ,after 6 years of studying. Truthly speaking, at the point of time, I felt like crying as well.
The Prem asked me over. I was thinking why she called me in a rush. Then i went into the classroom and saw M trying to grab hold of E. E was inconsolable cos he was scared that his Dad might jus give him a good beating. He even thought of committing suicide. Reading this, you might feel that he is just acting. But if you were on the scene, you will know that he actually meant it. But finally, he managed to cool down and we managed to call his mum to speak on the phone with him. After a long while, i released my hold on him. Felt very anggry at his mum for treating him like this.
In the afternoon, realised that I forgot to order the YEP t-shirt while on the way to NCHS to deliver the cheques. Hence, had to return back to school to order the shirts. After which, had to go to NUH to buy the group medicine and then to IMM to buy First Aid kit.
27 Novenber 2009 (Friday)
Went for tuition in the afternoon then followed by badminton with WH, B, SJ and JY. It was raining soon after and hence, did just managed to play for a while. I managed to had a short talk with B. He admitted that he initially had confidence that he will pass PSLE. Hence, was very disappointed and angry with himself that he didnt managed to pass. He said that this was a good wake up call for him and he had to put in more efforts in his studies. Hopefully, he really woke up.
Had a a short talk with WH as well. He was happy that he managed to pass but he got real down when he talked about leaving the school. His eyes got red again. When i taught him at P5 initially, i nvr thought that he can become so emotional. Haiz... How time flies and children mature... I even made a pact with WH and B to celebrate Xmas next year, cos this year I celebrating Xmas in Phuket. Hahah.. Hope this pact can come to pass....
25 November 2009 (Wednesday)
As lying on my bed watching Animal Planet, suddenly remember that tmr is the PSLE result releasing day. The stress start to creep up on me. The many 'what if' slowly flood my thoughts. What if.... What if...... What if...... Fell asleep only in the early morning.
26 November 2009 (Thursday)
Reach school in the morning. Saw the results. 5 of my F subj students didnt pass chinese. Though it doesnt matter as chinese is not counted as part of the result, i still felt as if I let the school down. Last year was a whooping 100% pass and this year is only 75% pass, I felt very down and depressed. However, i still put on a strong front and act as if nothing happen. However, deep inside, I was thinking about how others will think. Am I really that lousy?
Saw all the P6 pupils and tons of pupils in the hall, all waiting for the release of results. Some were smiling and some were nervous.
All went back to the classrooms to get their results. Some were happy when they got their results but some broke down immediately upon receiving the news.
One student got my attention. B was smiling all the way till the moment he got his result. He was retained. His smile went away immediately and became silent. He went back to his seat and tears start to drop. I knew him for two years and this is the first time i saw his tears drop. Never had i imagine that he could be so disappointed. Nomatter how i console him, his tears flowed like a stream.
Looking outside, i saw WH standing there,looking in. His eyes were also red and before long, his tears start to flow as well. He went to askhim what happen.. He said that he cried because he felt sad for B and as well as he coundlt bear to leave the school ,after 6 years of studying. Truthly speaking, at the point of time, I felt like crying as well.
The Prem asked me over. I was thinking why she called me in a rush. Then i went into the classroom and saw M trying to grab hold of E. E was inconsolable cos he was scared that his Dad might jus give him a good beating. He even thought of committing suicide. Reading this, you might feel that he is just acting. But if you were on the scene, you will know that he actually meant it. But finally, he managed to cool down and we managed to call his mum to speak on the phone with him. After a long while, i released my hold on him. Felt very anggry at his mum for treating him like this.
In the afternoon, realised that I forgot to order the YEP t-shirt while on the way to NCHS to deliver the cheques. Hence, had to return back to school to order the shirts. After which, had to go to NUH to buy the group medicine and then to IMM to buy First Aid kit.
27 Novenber 2009 (Friday)
Went for tuition in the afternoon then followed by badminton with WH, B, SJ and JY. It was raining soon after and hence, did just managed to play for a while. I managed to had a short talk with B. He admitted that he initially had confidence that he will pass PSLE. Hence, was very disappointed and angry with himself that he didnt managed to pass. He said that this was a good wake up call for him and he had to put in more efforts in his studies. Hopefully, he really woke up.
Had a a short talk with WH as well. He was happy that he managed to pass but he got real down when he talked about leaving the school. His eyes got red again. When i taught him at P5 initially, i nvr thought that he can become so emotional. Haiz... How time flies and children mature... I even made a pact with WH and B to celebrate Xmas next year, cos this year I celebrating Xmas in Phuket. Hahah.. Hope this pact can come to pass....
Monday, November 23
Thoughts
Today just have the P6 Prom.
I was seated next to 6C. I realised though i didnt teach 6C this year, I was closer to them as compared to my 6K whom I was teaching this year. I was joking and laughing with them and hanging around with them.
NW was taking the initiative to interact with me, which is something new as compared to when i met him the first time last year. He actually says to both AL and me that he will miss the both of ud. And we could really sense that he really meant what he says from his eyes. This appreciation are really the rewards that I joined this service for. Not the monetary, but the ones that money cant buy.
R and E was asking me today what will happen if I take F subj next year again. They were actually quite shocked to hear theat i will request to leave the sch if I am assigned to F subj again. They always thought that I am coping well this year and is able to control.
But the fact is, I felt really demoralised teach F subj. I drag myself to work whenever I have class with F subj. I no longer felt the eagerness to interact with the kids. Whatever i showed, was just to overcome the demoralised feeling I have deep inside me. What passion do you have when u practically have to drag yourself out of bed almost everyday?
Opting for another pasture might seem like a coward act to others but I seriously cant take it. I am a person that is not comfortable with moving to an unfamiliar place but if this goes on, that leaves me with no choice. The feel I get from the working place is that once they find that you are able to cope with his environment, you are doomed for this environment. I caanot see myself in this environment for long. If i continue to let this go on for years, it will be a matter of time before it breaks.
But anyway, back to happier thoughts. I felt good that that 6C still remembers me though i didnt taught them for one year alr. I felt appreciated when they take the initiative to say hi to me and treat me as their confidate. This is my motivation, for staying on....
I was seated next to 6C. I realised though i didnt teach 6C this year, I was closer to them as compared to my 6K whom I was teaching this year. I was joking and laughing with them and hanging around with them.
NW was taking the initiative to interact with me, which is something new as compared to when i met him the first time last year. He actually says to both AL and me that he will miss the both of ud. And we could really sense that he really meant what he says from his eyes. This appreciation are really the rewards that I joined this service for. Not the monetary, but the ones that money cant buy.
R and E was asking me today what will happen if I take F subj next year again. They were actually quite shocked to hear theat i will request to leave the sch if I am assigned to F subj again. They always thought that I am coping well this year and is able to control.
But the fact is, I felt really demoralised teach F subj. I drag myself to work whenever I have class with F subj. I no longer felt the eagerness to interact with the kids. Whatever i showed, was just to overcome the demoralised feeling I have deep inside me. What passion do you have when u practically have to drag yourself out of bed almost everyday?
Opting for another pasture might seem like a coward act to others but I seriously cant take it. I am a person that is not comfortable with moving to an unfamiliar place but if this goes on, that leaves me with no choice. The feel I get from the working place is that once they find that you are able to cope with his environment, you are doomed for this environment. I caanot see myself in this environment for long. If i continue to let this go on for years, it will be a matter of time before it breaks.
But anyway, back to happier thoughts. I felt good that that 6C still remembers me though i didnt taught them for one year alr. I felt appreciated when they take the initiative to say hi to me and treat me as their confidate. This is my motivation, for staying on....
Friday, November 20
Catching Up
Yesterday, went to meet up with some of my former students.
It was quite impromtu. Was coming out from the Gents then saw them loitering around the compound. They called out to me and hence, went to join them. After a few mins of senseless talking, we decide to ajourn to Mac to chat somemore.
Upon arriving at Mac, saw serveral others. We ordered our own food (luckily they nvr ask me to treat) and sat down to chit chat.
Talked about a number of things. From one end of the world to the other. Felt that they have really matured a lot. We even talked about sensitive issues of feelings and emotions which i felt was quite amazing.
We sat there for about 2 hours. Even saw another stuents' mum who treat us to 3 packets of fries! Hahah... So nice of her!
Reflecting....
Isnt this what I have been looking forward to ? Isnt this my motivating factor for joining the service? Fights and tugs has made me lost my track and now, I suddenly found back the rightful track again. To empower others, to biuld rapport, to make new friends...........
It was quite impromtu. Was coming out from the Gents then saw them loitering around the compound. They called out to me and hence, went to join them. After a few mins of senseless talking, we decide to ajourn to Mac to chat somemore.
Upon arriving at Mac, saw serveral others. We ordered our own food (luckily they nvr ask me to treat) and sat down to chit chat.
Talked about a number of things. From one end of the world to the other. Felt that they have really matured a lot. We even talked about sensitive issues of feelings and emotions which i felt was quite amazing.
We sat there for about 2 hours. Even saw another stuents' mum who treat us to 3 packets of fries! Hahah... So nice of her!
Reflecting....
Isnt this what I have been looking forward to ? Isnt this my motivating factor for joining the service? Fights and tugs has made me lost my track and now, I suddenly found back the rightful track again. To empower others, to biuld rapport, to make new friends...........
Saturday, November 14
Thursday, November 12
Tuesday, November 10
IPhone goes to Starhub !!!
Yeah!! Official liao.... IPhone to coming to Starhub end of this year !
Third Singaporean Mobile Operator to Offer IPhone
By Sumner Lemon, IDG News Service - Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:50PM EST
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Singaporean mobile operator StarHub will start selling Apple's iPhone before the end of this year, the company said Monday.
The announcement means all three of Singapore's mobile operators will offer the iPhone, which is currently only available from Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel), which began selling the handset last year. In October, MobileOne said it had reached an agreement with Apple to offer the iPhone.
"StarHub and Apple have reached an agreement to bring iPhone to customers in Singapore later this year. StarHub looks forward to offering iPhone and a range of tailored service plans to customers in Singapore," the operator said in a statement that used the same wording as the statement released by M1 last month.
Neither StarHub or M1 has yet revealed price plans for the iPhone. SingTel's plans range from a monthly charge of S$39 (US$28) to S$205, and offer from 500MB to 3GB of data downloads before excess data charges kick in for users. The cheapest plan offers 100 minutes of talktime on outgoing plans, while the most expensive offers 1,500 minutes.
For SingTel's cheapest iPhone plan, users pay from S$398 for an iPhone 3G 8GB to S$678 for an iPhone 3GS 32GB. Users that sign up for more expensive plans get the handsets for free.
Third Singaporean Mobile Operator to Offer IPhone
By Sumner Lemon, IDG News Service - Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:50PM EST
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Singaporean mobile operator StarHub will start selling Apple's iPhone before the end of this year, the company said Monday.
The announcement means all three of Singapore's mobile operators will offer the iPhone, which is currently only available from Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel), which began selling the handset last year. In October, MobileOne said it had reached an agreement with Apple to offer the iPhone.
"StarHub and Apple have reached an agreement to bring iPhone to customers in Singapore later this year. StarHub looks forward to offering iPhone and a range of tailored service plans to customers in Singapore," the operator said in a statement that used the same wording as the statement released by M1 last month.
Neither StarHub or M1 has yet revealed price plans for the iPhone. SingTel's plans range from a monthly charge of S$39 (US$28) to S$205, and offer from 500MB to 3GB of data downloads before excess data charges kick in for users. The cheapest plan offers 100 minutes of talktime on outgoing plans, while the most expensive offers 1,500 minutes.
For SingTel's cheapest iPhone plan, users pay from S$398 for an iPhone 3G 8GB to S$678 for an iPhone 3GS 32GB. Users that sign up for more expensive plans get the handsets for free.
Sunday, November 8
一个Kelong的学习之旅
Went to a Kelong yesterday to have a rough it out 2D1N. As usual of steeping into a foriegn territory, I needed some time to get used to it. The floor was quite dirty and i was quite skeptical about sitting on it. But i was looking around my team mates and i realise that i don take the initiative to sit on the floor during group discussions, my team will never sit down in a group and share. Do in the end, I did.
The first thing we did when we settle down was to cook lunch, with the lunch team preparing it. I didnt ate much. As per my usual habit, I need a few hours to get used to the the environment and while I am at it, my food intake was super low. It might be also contributed by the fact that the environment was not very hygenic as compared to the ones I lived in. Also, the porridge was a bit cold. But nevertheless, kudos to the lunch team to cook something decent for us so that we don have to go hungry.
After lunch was a series of facilitation sessions. Everything went quite well except that it was quite serious. Don know why I cant get the ambience to a more relaxed and joyful feel.
Dinner was served a bit late but it was real good! It was a one dish meal but it was SUPER NICE. Thks to the dinner team, I two bowls of rice and 3 pcs of chicken. It might be due to the fact i ate very little for lunch. The grp update was a bit draggy and not everyone was listening. But at least the impt points were covered and agreed upon.
During the late at night, we did a sharing of our fears. It went relatively well but still fall short of what i expect. Hmmm... Maybe i'm expecting too much.
After the last activity, i went to sleep on a sofa and my eyes closed after a few mintues. But, i did not get a good night sleep. I kept waking up every 45 mins or so. Cnt get to real sleep and I do not know the reason why? Is it due to stress or is it due to getting used to the sofa? This, i cnt even answer myself.
Finally, at the last time i open my eyes, dawn was breaking. Seeing such a nice scenery not to be missed, i got out my notebook and pen and went to the edge of the kelong to admire the hard-to-find scene and as well as to do some reflection.
Below are my reflection as I sat by the kelong.
" 现在是6.30pm， 我在Kelong上。在Kelong上的早上，有一种莫名的宁静。坐在Kelong的一个角落，随着发电机的杂声，仿佛来到了另外一种世界。
日出的第一道柔光划过碧蓝的天空，为蓝蓝的天空增添不少色彩。码头的起重机举得高高的，又闪着点点星光似的。早晨的阳光好像在唤醒大地，叫我们起床了。
随着Kelong的摇摆，安静地听着发电机的旋律，看着无边无际的大海；我觉得一身的平静。
回想昨晚，真是令我打开眼界。我从来都不知道晚上的Kelong可以是那么地热闹。虽然Kelong的装饰算不上堂皇，但是还是有不少热爱钓鱼的同道中人前往Kelong来钓鱼。他们一手拿着夜宵和睡袋，另外一只手拿着钓鱼竿，开开心心地踏上Kelong。人生的乐趣不是不过如此吗？和几个志同道合的好友或至亲享受几个小时无手机铃声的时光，那也不是一种享受？每次都到霓虹灯闪烁的夜间场所，偶尔到了没有流行音乐的领域，也是另一种乐趣。
回到了现在，太阳好像是一粒圆圆的蛋黄袅袅地升到上空。人们开始工作的吵杂声开始了，一天的忙碌又从这里开始。"
马特
2009年11月8日
The first and only activity for the second day went pretty well. Some of the characters were easy to guess while others were difficult. After the first activity, i asked around how they felt about this entire trip. Most commented that this trip was good as it gives us the chance to know each other better and gel togther. However, I felt that the team was still not very bonded together. Agan, am I expecting too much or what?
But anyway, we came to the end of the trip. We packed up pretty fast and left the kelong. I was so tired on the taxi that i feel asleep almost immediately when my head touched the head rest. When i reached home, I actually slept for 5 hours before i open my eyes again to eat my dinner.
The first thing we did when we settle down was to cook lunch, with the lunch team preparing it. I didnt ate much. As per my usual habit, I need a few hours to get used to the the environment and while I am at it, my food intake was super low. It might be also contributed by the fact that the environment was not very hygenic as compared to the ones I lived in. Also, the porridge was a bit cold. But nevertheless, kudos to the lunch team to cook something decent for us so that we don have to go hungry.
After lunch was a series of facilitation sessions. Everything went quite well except that it was quite serious. Don know why I cant get the ambience to a more relaxed and joyful feel.
Dinner was served a bit late but it was real good! It was a one dish meal but it was SUPER NICE. Thks to the dinner team, I two bowls of rice and 3 pcs of chicken. It might be due to the fact i ate very little for lunch. The grp update was a bit draggy and not everyone was listening. But at least the impt points were covered and agreed upon.
During the late at night, we did a sharing of our fears. It went relatively well but still fall short of what i expect. Hmmm... Maybe i'm expecting too much.
After the last activity, i went to sleep on a sofa and my eyes closed after a few mintues. But, i did not get a good night sleep. I kept waking up every 45 mins or so. Cnt get to real sleep and I do not know the reason why? Is it due to stress or is it due to getting used to the sofa? This, i cnt even answer myself.
Finally, at the last time i open my eyes, dawn was breaking. Seeing such a nice scenery not to be missed, i got out my notebook and pen and went to the edge of the kelong to admire the hard-to-find scene and as well as to do some reflection.
Below are my reflection as I sat by the kelong.
" 现在是6.30pm， 我在Kelong上。在Kelong上的早上，有一种莫名的宁静。坐在Kelong的一个角落，随着发电机的杂声，仿佛来到了另外一种世界。
日出的第一道柔光划过碧蓝的天空，为蓝蓝的天空增添不少色彩。码头的起重机举得高高的，又闪着点点星光似的。早晨的阳光好像在唤醒大地，叫我们起床了。
随着Kelong的摇摆，安静地听着发电机的旋律，看着无边无际的大海；我觉得一身的平静。
回想昨晚，真是令我打开眼界。我从来都不知道晚上的Kelong可以是那么地热闹。虽然Kelong的装饰算不上堂皇，但是还是有不少热爱钓鱼的同道中人前往Kelong来钓鱼。他们一手拿着夜宵和睡袋，另外一只手拿着钓鱼竿，开开心心地踏上Kelong。人生的乐趣不是不过如此吗？和几个志同道合的好友或至亲享受几个小时无手机铃声的时光，那也不是一种享受？每次都到霓虹灯闪烁的夜间场所，偶尔到了没有流行音乐的领域，也是另一种乐趣。
回到了现在，太阳好像是一粒圆圆的蛋黄袅袅地升到上空。人们开始工作的吵杂声开始了，一天的忙碌又从这里开始。"
马特
2009年11月8日
The first and only activity for the second day went pretty well. Some of the characters were easy to guess while others were difficult. After the first activity, i asked around how they felt about this entire trip. Most commented that this trip was good as it gives us the chance to know each other better and gel togther. However, I felt that the team was still not very bonded together. Agan, am I expecting too much or what?
But anyway, we came to the end of the trip. We packed up pretty fast and left the kelong. I was so tired on the taxi that i feel asleep almost immediately when my head touched the head rest. When i reached home, I actually slept for 5 hours before i open my eyes again to eat my dinner.
Tuesday, November 3
Confused
Why am i getting the feeling that most of the people are not interested? Is my leadership skills that dull and unmotivating ? Is it really that sianz to work under me ? Why, why, why.................
Feel so down but yet, still must carry on. Is that part of the learning package?
Feel so down but yet, still must carry on. Is that part of the learning package?
Saturday, October 31
LHF
Light Hearted Friday!
Yesterday, I went to take care of the class. It was post PSLE period and I let them do what they wan. I expect to see the entire class divide into different groups and play but to my surprise, they did not. Yes, they did divide themselves into 3 groups but only one group played games. The other group sit down and just chit chat while the last group came to my table and chit chat with me.
We chat about many things. Memories of the past flodd back as we chat about the funny antics of the past. HOe i tried to act fierce when i first stepped into the classroom, how i tried my best to stop a particular someone from throwing the table.... We just chat and chat while memories turned and flowed.
After about a period or so, E came to me. I was quite surprised when he started to talk some philosophical stuff with me. He even shared some personal matters with me like his family and friends, even without me probing him. He just came like water gushing out. I wonder if thats the result of too much control at home. He started talking like a 20 year old and how his character is like.
I think his main problem with his friend is 太讲义气,which is what i used to be. I would stand up for my friend and forgive and forget very quickly. But as I grow up, this 太讲义气starts to regress and now hides in a corner,with cobwebs spinning. Does the pressure from the society thumbs you down or is it that this 太讲义气 too childish that i start to grow out of it?
Next, I went to Tea Chapter with some of the P6 students, tog with a few teachers. They had a hands on Mooncake making session and tea appreciation time. I sat down with two groups and we laughed and talked. One particular group i didnt really know them but nevertheless, when i sat down with them, they just include me inside their conversation.
At that spilt of the moment, I began to understand why my ambition is to become a teacher. Not to rise up among the ranks, not to 勾心斗角with one another, but to appreciate time with the kids and mould them,to the best of our ability. Though i was not in the service for long, i managed to have a class that fulfil this dream, though it was a regret that i didnt managed to bring them up to graduation.
My 3 and 4s were equally nice though at times, they really make me puke blood. Whenever i informed the class that i need go for other stuff and could not go into class that particular day, they will always go "Huh? 为什么您每次都去上课的？" Maybe that is also the result of they not liking the relief but i just felt happy that they wanted me to teach them. I didnt managed my dream of letting them play a game each week and I just teach normally. But they seemed to like my style and a few students even managed to improve their grades throughout the year.
It was a good consolation and motivation for me to carry on in this service.
Yesterday, I went to take care of the class. It was post PSLE period and I let them do what they wan. I expect to see the entire class divide into different groups and play but to my surprise, they did not. Yes, they did divide themselves into 3 groups but only one group played games. The other group sit down and just chit chat while the last group came to my table and chit chat with me.
We chat about many things. Memories of the past flodd back as we chat about the funny antics of the past. HOe i tried to act fierce when i first stepped into the classroom, how i tried my best to stop a particular someone from throwing the table.... We just chat and chat while memories turned and flowed.
After about a period or so, E came to me. I was quite surprised when he started to talk some philosophical stuff with me. He even shared some personal matters with me like his family and friends, even without me probing him. He just came like water gushing out. I wonder if thats the result of too much control at home. He started talking like a 20 year old and how his character is like.
I think his main problem with his friend is 太讲义气,which is what i used to be. I would stand up for my friend and forgive and forget very quickly. But as I grow up, this 太讲义气starts to regress and now hides in a corner,with cobwebs spinning. Does the pressure from the society thumbs you down or is it that this 太讲义气 too childish that i start to grow out of it?
Next, I went to Tea Chapter with some of the P6 students, tog with a few teachers. They had a hands on Mooncake making session and tea appreciation time. I sat down with two groups and we laughed and talked. One particular group i didnt really know them but nevertheless, when i sat down with them, they just include me inside their conversation.
At that spilt of the moment, I began to understand why my ambition is to become a teacher. Not to rise up among the ranks, not to 勾心斗角with one another, but to appreciate time with the kids and mould them,to the best of our ability. Though i was not in the service for long, i managed to have a class that fulfil this dream, though it was a regret that i didnt managed to bring them up to graduation.
My 3 and 4s were equally nice though at times, they really make me puke blood. Whenever i informed the class that i need go for other stuff and could not go into class that particular day, they will always go "Huh? 为什么您每次都去上课的？" Maybe that is also the result of they not liking the relief but i just felt happy that they wanted me to teach them. I didnt managed my dream of letting them play a game each week and I just teach normally. But they seemed to like my style and a few students even managed to improve their grades throughout the year.
It was a good consolation and motivation for me to carry on in this service.
Wednesday, October 21
Mid Autumn Festival
My colleagues and I went to celebrate Mid-Autumn festival this year. Years of non-celebrating led us to want to light up some lanterns and makan some mooncakes.
Needless to say, we had to satisfy our 五脏庙before doing other activities. Look wat we eat... Its at Pair Ris park... Food very nice...
The variety of food
So many years never light up lanterns.. Now have to learn and explore how to light up modern lanterns.
After endless minutes, still trying to figure it out...
Finally, Agnes and her lit up lantern
Whew!! At long last.. Us and our lanterns..
Doing the chabalang waves....
Our array of lanterns
Aunty Esther playing with Ashlyn.
Our leftover mooncakes... Burp... Too full...
Needless to say, we had to satisfy our 五脏庙before doing other activities. Look wat we eat... Its at Pair Ris park... Food very nice...
The variety of food
So many years never light up lanterns.. Now have to learn and explore how to light up modern lanterns.
After endless minutes, still trying to figure it out...
Finally, Agnes and her lit up lantern
Whew!! At long last.. Us and our lanterns..
Doing the chabalang waves....
Our array of lanterns
Aunty Esther playing with Ashlyn.
Our leftover mooncakes... Burp... Too full...
Tuesday, October 20
悠闲的一天
昨天是屠妖节的补假。因今年的屠妖节是在星期六，也是政府的休假日，因此政府给了我们多一个假日。
昨天还算好。因为不算是公共假日，所以人群还不算多。
这就是我昨天的“行程表”：
7am 起床
730am 游览网站，检查电子邮件
1030am 准备去教补习
11am 在Heartland Mall 教补习
12pm 前往实龙岗游泳池晒太阳，游泳
3.30pm 前往勿洛，闲逛
5.00pm 前往NSRCC，准备参加Ah Ma女儿的满周庆祝会
9.30pm 扳道回府
如果每天都过着这样的生活，那该多好啊！
昨天还算好。因为不算是公共假日，所以人群还不算多。
这就是我昨天的“行程表”：
7am 起床
730am 游览网站，检查电子邮件
1030am 准备去教补习
11am 在Heartland Mall 教补习
12pm 前往实龙岗游泳池晒太阳，游泳
3.30pm 前往勿洛，闲逛
5.00pm 前往NSRCC，准备参加Ah Ma女儿的满周庆祝会
9.30pm 扳道回府
如果每天都过着这样的生活，那该多好啊！
Monday, October 12
Finalized Trip
Finally! I finalized my Phuket trip. Been comtemplating for so so so long... Actually booked a March Jetstar Flight for like $30.. But ltr see Silkair on promo and so damn cheap, the heart got very itchy and hence, book a flight on silkair alr... Cost only $250 for a round trip! Usual price is $488 lor... Quite a catch man! So have to take this fish.
Hmmmm... What are Silkair onboard meals? Hopefully they change the designof the playing cards... They so long nvr change liao...
Saturday, October 10
Thursday, October 1
A chance of life....
Wah.... Finally eaten my statisfyig meal of Hokkien Mee and finish wrapping up the flowers.
Just now after a chit chat with my buddy, i drove home to eeat my dinner.. Wah, so super hungry lo... Lunch at MOS burger at 1pm till 945pm. When i was driving out of the carpark thinking about some things at the same time, this stupid bus who was turning out of a side lane didnt see me and almost lang-ga into me.. Luckily i horned at him lo, or else i think i kena minced meat liao.. Scare the wits out of me...
Don know humans got 9 lives or not...
Just now after a chit chat with my buddy, i drove home to eeat my dinner.. Wah, so super hungry lo... Lunch at MOS burger at 1pm till 945pm. When i was driving out of the carpark thinking about some things at the same time, this stupid bus who was turning out of a side lane didnt see me and almost lang-ga into me.. Luckily i horned at him lo, or else i think i kena minced meat liao.. Scare the wits out of me...
Don know humans got 9 lives or not...
Quote from Mother Teresa
We can do no great things. Only small things with great love.
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa
Tuesday, September 29
Fears
Every single one of us have fears...
Some have fears about going into the deep waters, some have fears about taking a lift, some have fears about talking to strangers.
My buddy going for his Lasik tmr. He gt the pre-op jittery and was worrying about the op the whole day through.
Yo Buddy, no prob one la.... I gt the jittery a few hrs before the op too... But before you know it, everything will be over soon and you have the joy of your life bouncing without the stupid thingy bouncing on your nose... The experience is worth the result... Don worry too much...
Have a good nite slp and wait in excitement about tmr... After tmr, u will be different...
Some have fears about going into the deep waters, some have fears about taking a lift, some have fears about talking to strangers.
My buddy going for his Lasik tmr. He gt the pre-op jittery and was worrying about the op the whole day through.
Yo Buddy, no prob one la.... I gt the jittery a few hrs before the op too... But before you know it, everything will be over soon and you have the joy of your life bouncing without the stupid thingy bouncing on your nose... The experience is worth the result... Don worry too much...
Have a good nite slp and wait in excitement about tmr... After tmr, u will be different...
Monday, September 28
Amazed!!
I am so amazed by my relief Tr.....
She maanged to finish 3 chapters in two weeks leh... Wah... How come she can go super fast??? If she really can teach and the stuents can learn and still manage to go so fast, then i gt lots to learn from her man!!!
She maanged to finish 3 chapters in two weeks leh... Wah... How come she can go super fast??? If she really can teach and the stuents can learn and still manage to go so fast, then i gt lots to learn from her man!!!
Sunday, September 27
27th Sep 2009
Not sure why but today i am feeling so sianz.... Maybe its the thought of going back to school tmr, after three weeks of non-schooling.
Was on reservist the last two weeks. Though i was feeling quite sianz about it, but time really flies then... Bonding with each other in the bunk, playing our fav Bridge Tournament. Chatting up with old friends. Waking up to eat breakfast and then going back to slp till time to work. Not having any responsibilities on the shoulder. Haiz....
I was complaining about going in nad now, why am I missing it ?
Saturday, September 19
The Starfish
There was once a man who was picking up the starfish along the shores and throwing them back into the sea. A little boy saw him and asked him why is he doing it? The man replied," Because i want to save the starfish." The boy laughed for it was impossible to save a;ll the starfish along the shore. Before long, the sun is going to be up and the starfish will die. However, the man persisted and picked up one of the starfish. He threw it back into the water and said," At least i made a difference in that particular starfish."
Educators are in the same position as the man. We meet many lost and alone starfishes along the shore and its entirely up to us to see what we can salvage for them. Many lost starfishes get lost in their direction of life and taken many turns in life before finding their final destination. Wat educators need to do is to throw back as many starfishes to the seas. SOme might be half dried up with slim chances of living. Some might be just hoping u give it one more chance by throwing it back to the sea so that it could live on.
However, how many of us actually stopped and think about saving their lives, no matter how little we might save....
Friday, September 18
Open Water Diving
Had confirmed with a Open Water Diving centre with regards to learning Open Water Dive at Phuket, Patong Beach March next year. Hope that i can sucessfully learn diving over there. Nve been snokelling but wan learn open water dive... Literally translate to Learn to run before walking, haha...
Anyway, been surfing the website about phuket. Anyone here knows any cheap and good hotels in Phuket, near Patong Beach? I am searching for one now, on net... If u know, please tell me.
Reservist (5th Day)
Finished the 5th day of ICT.
Till now, not too bad, just that had to do many times mortar drills. Still had fun with my detachment.
From Monday till now, my reservist nights are spent reading either story books or playing cards "Bridge". I now refer to ICT as "Bridge" game revision. Ever since the 1st ICT, we have been playing this game ever since. Now, every year we meet together to do our revision on "Bridge".
Tmr is book out day! Finally can watch my Mobtv shows. Missed out so many shows that i wan to watch. But in the morning still have mortar drills. Sianz................
Till now, not too bad, just that had to do many times mortar drills. Still had fun with my detachment.
From Monday till now, my reservist nights are spent reading either story books or playing cards "Bridge". I now refer to ICT as "Bridge" game revision. Ever since the 1st ICT, we have been playing this game ever since. Now, every year we meet together to do our revision on "Bridge".
Tmr is book out day! Finally can watch my Mobtv shows. Missed out so many shows that i wan to watch. But in the morning still have mortar drills. Sianz................
Thursday, September 17
4th Day Reservist
Today already Thursday. Two more days before i can go out to Civilian life.
Had a heart to heart talk with someone last night. Learnt about things that i didnt know. Both of us were busy and didnt have the chance to meet up. But ok la, thru the talk last night, get more updates from him. At times like tat, i actually felt good that i can be someone that he can confide in me. I also want to find friends whom i can confide in...
Running into a relationship is not encouraged, esp by me. I feel that if a relationship is built up too fast, it is not stable and hence, that is why i took such a long time. But i also see a few couples who had a fast relationship and its now bearing the fruits of labour. But as stated, its a few... I have seen too mnay fast and unstable relationship who ended up in dire straits.
More and less, i have settled down in the reservist life. Life wasnt that bad during this reservist. Though i had a encik and Lta who seems like they don really know what they are doing, i had a great time with my detachment.
I was doing mortar drill with my detachment today and it brought back memories of my active time. My detachment is more or less the same, less for two persons who came to top up my detachment cause one downgraded and one gt MC to go home.
S was as usual. Being the clown of the detachment, he has certainly brought us much laughter amist the tough weather. He wittyly said some things that will have us smile and laugh... K was ok as well. Had some time to talk to him during the drills and since i am sleeping beside him as well, i had some time to catch up with him. Realised that he has 收敛 quite a bit in his attitude. What used to be a quick tempered young man has matured into a discipled person. Talked about many life principles and life perspectives. F was ok. Save for a few witty statements, he was generally quiet as usual. W, the person whom i dislike in the detachment, has downgraded. Hmm... Ok, not really dislike... But sometimes when he makes comments that made u feel real stupid, which happens quite often, you just feel like ignoring him. L was on MC. Had some psychological prob. Hope he can recover from that and join back the detachment soon. I miss the times we had when we were talking nonsense in our detachment, not doing drills under the hot drilling sun. I miss the times where we would cook food in mess things, with fire started with solid fuel. I miss the times, where we sit together and complain about everything.... I miss the times, when we shared about our life philosophies....
I miss, i miss, i miss.........
PS. But cetainly not the stupid drills that we had to go thru, not the helmets we have to wear, not the waiting time we spend while waiting for things to happen, not the stupid orders others asked us to do, not the protocols that we had to follow...
Had a heart to heart talk with someone last night. Learnt about things that i didnt know. Both of us were busy and didnt have the chance to meet up. But ok la, thru the talk last night, get more updates from him. At times like tat, i actually felt good that i can be someone that he can confide in me. I also want to find friends whom i can confide in...
Running into a relationship is not encouraged, esp by me. I feel that if a relationship is built up too fast, it is not stable and hence, that is why i took such a long time. But i also see a few couples who had a fast relationship and its now bearing the fruits of labour. But as stated, its a few... I have seen too mnay fast and unstable relationship who ended up in dire straits.
More and less, i have settled down in the reservist life. Life wasnt that bad during this reservist. Though i had a encik and Lta who seems like they don really know what they are doing, i had a great time with my detachment.
I was doing mortar drill with my detachment today and it brought back memories of my active time. My detachment is more or less the same, less for two persons who came to top up my detachment cause one downgraded and one gt MC to go home.
S was as usual. Being the clown of the detachment, he has certainly brought us much laughter amist the tough weather. He wittyly said some things that will have us smile and laugh... K was ok as well. Had some time to talk to him during the drills and since i am sleeping beside him as well, i had some time to catch up with him. Realised that he has 收敛 quite a bit in his attitude. What used to be a quick tempered young man has matured into a discipled person. Talked about many life principles and life perspectives. F was ok. Save for a few witty statements, he was generally quiet as usual. W, the person whom i dislike in the detachment, has downgraded. Hmm... Ok, not really dislike... But sometimes when he makes comments that made u feel real stupid, which happens quite often, you just feel like ignoring him. L was on MC. Had some psychological prob. Hope he can recover from that and join back the detachment soon. I miss the times we had when we were talking nonsense in our detachment, not doing drills under the hot drilling sun. I miss the times where we would cook food in mess things, with fire started with solid fuel. I miss the times, where we sit together and complain about everything.... I miss the times, when we shared about our life philosophies....
I miss, i miss, i miss.........
PS. But cetainly not the stupid drills that we had to go thru, not the helmets we have to wear, not the waiting time we spend while waiting for things to happen, not the stupid orders others asked us to do, not the protocols that we had to follow...
Tuesday, September 15
NS Reservist 2009
Its now the second night of Reservist...
Been quite ok for the last two day. Yesterday spent one whole day at Range. Then today was doing IPPT in the morning snd then mortar drill in the noon. I still remembered that for the past few years, my detachment has always get Recon 1 for the test. But today during the practice, my team just cant get recon 1. Don know is it we too unmotivated or just that we cant do it. Hopefully we can get Recon 1 tmr, to maintain the record.
Been one year plus since my last reservist. Saw my many army friends and had a good time reminiscing about the past. Though we usually don contact each other after reservist, its seems like we have been regularly chatting up, not like the strange feeling u get when u met friends whom u haven seen for a long time. However, sometime s i still feel lost.
Read a book called Marley and Me this evening, after dinner. Not a bad book. Its about how a couple deals with an extremely active dog. Not a bad book. Those who wants to read it, can borrow from me.
Been quite ok for the last two day. Yesterday spent one whole day at Range. Then today was doing IPPT in the morning snd then mortar drill in the noon. I still remembered that for the past few years, my detachment has always get Recon 1 for the test. But today during the practice, my team just cant get recon 1. Don know is it we too unmotivated or just that we cant do it. Hopefully we can get Recon 1 tmr, to maintain the record.
Been one year plus since my last reservist. Saw my many army friends and had a good time reminiscing about the past. Though we usually don contact each other after reservist, its seems like we have been regularly chatting up, not like the strange feeling u get when u met friends whom u haven seen for a long time. However, sometime s i still feel lost.
Read a book called Marley and Me this evening, after dinner. Not a bad book. Its about how a couple deals with an extremely active dog. Not a bad book. Those who wants to read it, can borrow from me.
Sunday, September 13
Reservist 2009
Come to that time of the year again.
Am feeling so down since fri. Some says its a break from work. Personally, i don like it at all... I prefer to be with my kids, esp when i am rushing thru my syllabus.
Sianz.... Have to wear the uniform, do the things and wait for the things to happen...... Haiz............
Wednesday, September 9
Ps I'm Sorry
刚看过了Mobtv. 里头有这个节目叫做《对不起》。
这是一个让人有个机会对别人说对不起。
”对不起”三个字看起来非常容易，其实并非如此。
要说的时候，会被咽着
想写的时候，手会停止
需要表达时，从哪开始
“对不起”
该如何开始？
该如何结束？
该如何弥补？
Sunday, August 16
一起合作
刚看了连续剧《一切完美2》。 诉说了两位好友在一起合作了之后，发生了争执，口角；因而反目成仇。虽然过后一切都变成过雨云烟，但这却需等上一年半载的漫长水月。
所谓“好友”，都是在发生意见不合之前吗？当意见不合时，“好友”这个名称就从嘴边滑了下来吗？“好友，好友，要好得朋友”也不过只是个名称吗？“好友”乃不起意见不和的考量吗？
所谓“好友”，都是在发生意见不合之前吗？当意见不合时，“好友”这个名称就从嘴边滑了下来吗？“好友，好友，要好得朋友”也不过只是个名称吗？“好友”乃不起意见不和的考量吗？
Sunday, August 9
NDP 2009
26 years have passed since i first celelebrated NDP. I am PROUD and HONOURED to say that i have always celebrated NDP together with the nation in Singapore. When i was watching the NDP jus now, just felt a sense of patrioism.
Linking back to the YEP team that i am going to lead, it just feel that i am doing Singapore proud. By bringing the little red dot all over, i am doing my minimal part in spreading the Singapore spirit and warmth to the little grey areas in various parts of the world out there.
SINGAPORE------------- Changing the World in 44 years.............
Linking back to the YEP team that i am going to lead, it just feel that i am doing Singapore proud. By bringing the little red dot all over, i am doing my minimal part in spreading the Singapore spirit and warmth to the little grey areas in various parts of the world out there.
SINGAPORE------------- Changing the World in 44 years.............
Wednesday, August 5
Project Happy
Yah, thats the name of our project. Going in exactly 4 months time. Not much time left.
Tons of things to do besides my daily job. Need to churn out many things within a short period of time. People come to me with all sorts of ideas and request... Some good, some need make some extra effort to accomodate....
Ok, why am I doing this?? Project Happy leh, not Project Stressed Up....
Tons of things to do besides my daily job. Need to churn out many things within a short period of time. People come to me with all sorts of ideas and request... Some good, some need make some extra effort to accomodate....
Ok, why am I doing this?? Project Happy leh, not Project Stressed Up....
Sunday, July 26
Random post
1) Saw the glimpse of hope again... Shall go all out
2) Wnt for a second round of YEP Leaders meet up yesterday night. Quite a few people turned up, all 8 of us. Aaron who suggested Parkway Parade was the latest lo, turning up at 9.30.... Wah, so super early.
Anyway, we met at 7pm and chat all the way up to 1245am. The discussion was cool with everyone sharing their own expeditions and points of view. In the end, we ended up wanting to prepare a overseas expedition to Chiangmai on our own, without the subsidy of YEP in Dec next yr. Everyone, or rather the 8 of us, are quite excited about the thought. We plan to stat canvassing in Jan all the way till Dec. Then should be able to cash in on all those celebrations and stuff. Then plan to do a week stint in Chiangmai, then do R&R on our own. But of course, the canvassing will only be to the people in CHiangmai and not during our R&R time.
Shared a bit on our past experience as well. Learnt a bit here and there = better management for my team.
Actually was quite worried about the ,Myanmar trip. T&K just couldnt find enough members in their team. They only got 7 people who are interested and out of which, two are alr ex YEP participants. Hopefully they can get more people as words got out.
Sent J&Y home after our long long gathering. Was chatting with Y when we realised that we probably are the only one grp who is so siao on abt YEP, as in always meeting up to chit chat. Hahah... But i believe its fate. I mean how many times do you get people who only meet up a few days (four days spread over 2weeks) to gel tog even though its after the course. Quite lucky to get a grp of friends like tat....
2) Wnt for a second round of YEP Leaders meet up yesterday night. Quite a few people turned up, all 8 of us. Aaron who suggested Parkway Parade was the latest lo, turning up at 9.30.... Wah, so super early.
Anyway, we met at 7pm and chat all the way up to 1245am. The discussion was cool with everyone sharing their own expeditions and points of view. In the end, we ended up wanting to prepare a overseas expedition to Chiangmai on our own, without the subsidy of YEP in Dec next yr. Everyone, or rather the 8 of us, are quite excited about the thought. We plan to stat canvassing in Jan all the way till Dec. Then should be able to cash in on all those celebrations and stuff. Then plan to do a week stint in Chiangmai, then do R&R on our own. But of course, the canvassing will only be to the people in CHiangmai and not during our R&R time.
Shared a bit on our past experience as well. Learnt a bit here and there = better management for my team.
Actually was quite worried about the ,Myanmar trip. T&K just couldnt find enough members in their team. They only got 7 people who are interested and out of which, two are alr ex YEP participants. Hopefully they can get more people as words got out.
Sent J&Y home after our long long gathering. Was chatting with Y when we realised that we probably are the only one grp who is so siao on abt YEP, as in always meeting up to chit chat. Hahah... But i believe its fate. I mean how many times do you get people who only meet up a few days (four days spread over 2weeks) to gel tog even though its after the course. Quite lucky to get a grp of friends like tat....
Monday, July 20
Confused
I more i think, the more pek chek i get.
1)The matter of time... Oportunity knocks at the door sub-conciously... If you don grab hold of the chance, it might just pass ur side like tat.
2)The matter of Love... when i tell H wat is my plan, he actually ask me whether i really know wat is L ? Maybe i more hard-hearted than him but i think i should really set a timeline. I don wish to be the trail behind the gown. I was really irritated and angry vwhen i heard that question! Damn pissed in fact. I think i cn better control my emotions now. Can actually brush that question aside and pretend nothing has happen. Maybe tat is the pwr of office. I think L can be interpretated in many ways, jus tat diff pple interpret in diff ways. Waht u think might not be wat other think. By not thinking your way, it doesnt mean others don know wat is it.... Wanted to probe on the matter somemore today but decide against it. He have enuff probs alr bahz.... Wat for to argue over trival matters like tat.... Oh, WTH... now as i think abt it, the more irritated and pissed i get....
3)What should i do now? I really gt no idea.... How come these things can bother me.... Maybe go snake better...
Confused............ Confused............... Confused...................
Sunday, June 21
Runway Cycling and Skating
Went for my 45km cycling event at Paya Lebar Airbase today. Quite a day i guess. The event start 830am but my buddy nad i rch thr super early, like 715am. Reason being we were late when we attend the same event 2 yrs back and this yr, we kiasu a bit, so rch quite early.
Wnt to get the rented bike first
We were the first few in the line and this is how it look like when we look back.
Gt this percussion grp to entertain us while we were waiting to start the event
Gt also this bunch of katers who were doing some stunts while waiting. I must say quite entertaining.
This was hw it look like when i turned back about 10 mins before the GOH flag us off
ok, i admit. 自恋again....
Yeah, both of us gt our "done the 45km" certs
This is how the cert looks like....
Hahha... Cnt emphasise this enuff..
My Finisher medal for my OCBC 40km Cyclethon earlier this year.
The overall Pic
Both my medal and cert for completing two major cycling events this yr.
Comapring my two experience in the events, i think the OCBC one was much more fun. Held in the city, had more things to see. The Runway gt nothing to see. Just trees, grasses and more of them and of course, the runway. To complete 45km, we need go 3 rds. Quite sianz....
Also, my bike. I think the OCBC one quite small alr but the SAFRA one !! The handle too low lo. I gt shoulder ache after completing the 45km. I stop at 2 water pts during the 45km and stretching the shoulder muscles is much more impt than taking the water.
But of course, the 45 km more siong than the OCBC one. Had more sense of achievement than when i complete my OCBC Cyclethon. Now my butt and calf muscles, not forgetting my shoulder muscles, ACHE. Think the free SALONPAS patch comes into good use.
I know i a bit siao but was thinking about entering the SAFRA Quadrathon leh. Need 4 pax to enter. One to swim, one to Skate, one to Cycle and one to run. Ok, i cant run for nuts but i don mind participating in the cycle portion. Anyone wan join ?
Cheap Cheap Food
Went to have steamboat dinner with my buddy yesterday night. Tried this shop at Kaki Bukit Ave 1. The price is only $9.90nett. Yes! No gimmicks. Just tat its is in a non aircon kopitiam. Drink are another price altogether. Food variety not much but the basics are there. Good for when u no money but VERY VERY HUNGRY.
The name of the shop
Kopitiam Layout
The steamboat pot that they use
The limited choice of food.
Cooking the food
The name of the shop
Kopitiam Layout
The steamboat pot that they use
The limited choice of food.
Cooking the food
SAFRA Runway Cycling 2009
Yes, going for the event ltr. Taking part in the 45km cycling event.
And, i am not asleep yet. Actually,slept ard 12 but woke up at 430. Don know wat happen. Now trying desperately to go sleep. Siao liao... How to survive 45km?
Friday, June 19
Msia Outing
As mentioned in my earlier posting, i went with my NIE Khakis to JB to makan... the seafood still as nice as ever... Woo hoo... All these dishes for about $20 Singapore dollars for pax...
The two 女人... Why no 男人 pic ar ?
Mr Ir Fav: 铁板豆腐
My Fav: 炸馒头
Also my Fav: 印尼虾
Samantha Fav: 西兰花炒带子
吃海鲜，当然要吃蒸鱼
不知道是谁的主意，叫了这道不好吃的Sambal Sotong
Seeing all these food make me so hungry. Hello, can Tues come faster so i can go Prawning and have a feast again??
The two 女人... Why no 男人 pic ar ?
Mr Ir Fav: 铁板豆腐
My Fav: 炸馒头
Also my Fav: 印尼虾
Samantha Fav: 西兰花炒带子
吃海鲜，当然要吃蒸鱼
不知道是谁的主意，叫了这道不好吃的Sambal Sotong
Seeing all these food make me so hungry. Hello, can Tues come faster so i can go Prawning and have a feast again??
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