Bread and butter #371 (27th May 2010- Staff Day!)

Our new corporate tee... hunks will look hunky in it...

while girls will look pretty in it...

The next day, woke up super early to go Tanah Merah to wait for our bus... then ferry.

KW being very sharp...

KF's wackiness is contagious...

Lawrence, LW and Daisy.

SM and da jie da.

The 9th Princess???

KF my best model.

My favourite girl from Yishun too.

Everyone's so curious about the plan of the day.

I like Angeline. She's very real. =)

Finally we reached...!

Lawrence smiling for the camera. The knowledgeable men...

Our three important men.

SM smiling for the camera!

Waiting for instructions.

Balloons time!

SM is smiling away as he played with the balloons, hahaha! And our Fadhli is jumping around happily.. Spot them!

YM and XY smiling. BT? Hiding away?

Instructions in Malay by NF.

Animal groupings- Cows, Monkeys, Chicks, and Cats.

I can't decide which of the next two photos do I prefer...!

BT challenging da jie da.

Enemies became friends...

because the pigs danced for them.

Dancing time! Indian dance...

Hip-hop?!

This photo is not taken by me... Hahahaha.

Wonder what TW is trying to do.

Hosting with a smile.

Long service awards go to...

Our spy, JW!

My neighbour, TW!

My Cactus comrade, SA!

And my senior, SM!

Long Service Award (5 years) for SM. So proud of him! =)

End of Staff Day. We said goodbye to the rest and started exploring the rest of the resort ourselves. Had a blood donation drive for the hungry mosquitoes too.

Then, we saw two swings and starting swinging non-stop...

Firstly, XY and YJ.

NF and TW watched in amusement...

TW is my 2nd best model.

Then I saw a hunk... wahahaha. Wow, so cool.

Next on the swing: KF.

And then, me...

who unknowingly kenna shot by her.

I don't know whether BT and NF are trying to help me by controlling the swing or trying to sabo me by swinging it harder. >.<
Wheeeeee~

Here's YJ looking so calm on the swing.

NF, our third man at 329...

likes to pose for the camera too.

BT looking fearful.


And there you go!

Hmm, he's indeed fearful of the swing?

Here's ah meng getting ready.

Looking calm and composed.

He tried performing an acrobatic stunt, and got KF super shocked.

Then his brother decided to be a monkey too.

Okay. Enough about swings. Here is the Tampines Wrapper Duo.

KF, my best model again. ALWAYS ready for my camera.

The weather was finally cooling at this point of time, but seemed like there was an impending storm leh.

Nonetheless we started nua-ing around and taking photos.

The "freestyle" pose.

The "prim and proper" pose.

Varied sleeping poses...

KF and YJ had difficulties reaching the water. :P

I like this photo!

Spot anything?

It's a small rainbow!

Guess who.

I changed the settings... and managed to take some nice sunset photos!

SEE-SAW!!!

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE A SEE-SAW!!! Hahaha.

Before washing up, we talked extensively about the Enneagram again. Never sick of that topic one leh. (NF looked really tired.)

The long-awaited moment: when everyone washed up. We played Office Scandal and were all very tired...

Sleepy SM.

Taupok-ing before we go to sleep. Notice the Tampines Wrapper Duo all wrapped up?

The female taupok-ing. I felt like I almost ran out of breath... but still managed to smile for the camera. This is professionalism! :P

Next morning, setting off. All ready for our breakfast at Changi Village!

TW and NF posing...

Breakfast was the so-called famous nasi lemak which was only average-tasting lah. Had some serious reflections over breakfast too, something that we all should always bear in mind!

On our way to Tampines MRT... taken by NF.

Goodbye Island of Granite Stones!

What will I be doing, this time next year?

Bread and butter #370 (Phase 2.)

这几天还蛮烦的。尤其是今天。

这种事我不常做，不喜欢，也不擅长。对我来说，是一个挑战。

但是，我很讨厌大多数人对它的看法。虽然（对我来说）可能会很困难，我还是一定要靠我自己的能力，把事情办好。不能被别人看贬！

加油吧！

More K-Pop!

소녀시대 Gee-뮤직비디오 (Girls' Generation)

I can remember this song pretty well, 'cos I remember Han Chang grooving to this song. Hahahaha. Very cute and funny.

Now let me hunt for the song that Justin sang to Grace at Myeong Dong subway. LOL! :P

Bread and butter #369 (Reggio Emilia Approach.)

The Hundred Languages

No way. The hundred is there.

The child
is made of one hundred.
The child has
a hundred languages
a hundred hands
a hundred thoughts
a hundred ways of thinking
of playing, of speaking.

A hundred always a hundred
ways of listening
of marveling, of loving
a hundred joys
for singing and understanding
a hundred worlds
to discover
a hundred worlds
to invent
a hundred worlds
to dream.

The child has
a hundred languages
(and a hundred hundred hundred more)
but they steal ninety-nine.
The school and the culture
separate the head from the body.
They tell the child:to think without hands
to do without head
to listen and not to speak
to understand without joy
to love and to marvel
only at Easter and at Christmas.

They tell the child:
to discover the world already there
and of the hundred
they steal ninety-nine.

They tell the child:
that work and play
reality and fantasy
science and imagination
sky and earth
reason and dream
are things
that do not belong together.

And thus they tell the child
that the hundred is not there.
The child says:
No way. The hundred is there.

-Loris Malaguzzi (translated by Lella Gandini) Founder of the Reggio Emilia Approach

Found this poem while doing some research. Something for all of us to ponder about.

Your Birthday - 12 October

Lucky Color: Mustard
Personality Strengths: Compassion, Determination
Personality Weakness(es): Impatience
Successful Career Path: Academia
Sense of Humor Style: Slapstick
Adjectives to Describe You: Enterprising, Industrious

Description:A hip non-conformist who truly stands for his/her beliefs - you are out to make a difference in this world, and you have a realistic chance of success. You have always been self-driven and derive your inspiration from those close to you. Ambitious - and why shouldn't you be - the sky is the limit for you!

And I shall remember the last sentence, for as long as I can...

Bread and butter #368 (Lovingly Talented!)

My lovable boy is not only my hero at groupwork, he's talented in drumming and soccer... and he's a totally lovable boy. After his whole-day field trip today, he came over to our centre to practise his drumming. How not to love him? =)

Looking forward to journey through with the Lovables next year. How I wish PY could do it together with us...

Dear friend.

It's always nice to meet up with you... to catch up, to discuss about random stuffs, to build on each other's experiences. I'm quite similar with you actually, not sure if you noticed... on top of the similar experiences that we have.

Many times, when you mentioned about how glad you are for me, I'm so touched that I want to cry. I really treasure the support that you have for me... even though we are not super old friends, and even though we do not meet regularly.

I'm thankful that both of us are doing better than before... the tough times are almost over (i hope). Let's keep our heads high and keep going! Stay optimistic and take good care. We can both do this together.

Bread and butter #367 (Miraculously Sweet!)

I'm scared to be a musician man ! ahhhh !
dun be scared! i support u!
hahahaha !!! i knw u will always support me including my band , miss cindy ... thx !

The Korean Impact.

Ever since I had the lovely strawberry milk from Buy The Way at Myeong Dong (which is just outside our hotel!!!), I've been craving for strawberry milk from time to time! I never ever liked strawberry milk before lor!

And the only way I can help myself is to drink HL strawberry milk... I wanna fly back to Korea to continue my masks-shopping as well as sip Starbucks coffee and strawberry milk daily...

Bread and butter #366 (Soccer Clinic.)

Witnessing the boys mature over the years is one of the greatest fulfilment of my life.

I love all of you. No doubt about it. =)

P/S: Nobody can imagine the happiness I felt when SH smiled at me and took the initiative to shake my hand when I met him again. Two years have passed... from being rude to being respectful and willing to try. I so want to continue to see him around!

Bread and butter #365 (Laughter.)

I wanted very much to hear a joke or laugh.

Thank God for my two boys... for fooling around and making me laugh. One was pretending to speak with an invisible man while the other kept speaking Malay with me.

So tired... that laughter seemed to have become a luxury.

K-Pop!

2AM- I did wrong

Silly but sweet MTV, my favourite song this week. :P

2PM- Without U

I think 2PM can really dance quite well!

2PM- Heartbeat


Rain- Love Song

Although I think he's shaking way too much, his dance moves are fabulous!

Rain- Hip Song


SHINee-Ring Ding Dong

I can't believe I like SHINee's song. I thought it was only for young girls... o.o

The songs reminded me of the times at Korea, 'cos I keep hearing them everywhere I go.

But looks like I'm forever a sucker for boybands. :P

And my favourite Japanese boyband is forever V6! Hahahahahahaha...

括许有一天。

我们会在各自的生活里继续努力，追求各自的梦想。。。

括许有一天能够在彼此的生活里再增添多一些色彩。。。

我会期待那一天的到来。加油吧！

Back on track!

I'm finally back on the tracks after taking a 6 weeks break because of my injury. Managed to run my usual 4km, yay! Three possible reasons for experiencing no pain in my knee (double yay!):

1) My usual intake of Glucosamine is serving me well!
2) My new pair of shoes is serving me well! Zoot!
3) My 6 weeks break was good rest for my poor knee.

Yeah. So excited about jogging again. I must run well, so that SM won't laugh at me for dreaming of running a marathon. Ha! Stupid old SM. Bleah.

Bread and butter #364 (Mo Qi Closure.)

C...........................
Interesting and cool
Nightmares to some
Darlings to us
Younger and younger we become!

Teaching the wonderful students
Helping them to learn
Embrace them with politeness
Regardless of our tiredness
Every morning on Wednesday
Seven Thirty at the bus bay
Admirable commitment we display!

Maybe we won't see results this year
Even maybe not next year
Nevertheless if we persevere
Guarantee to have results after 4 years!!

Let's Jia You together!

Love SM's poem. Love my MQT. Love my students. Love the moments we had together.

We went through the last 4 years together with this class... Have observed a lot of positive changes and growth in each and everyone of them. It's been a pleasure to work with them and to grow together with them. No matter what, I hope all of them can tackle the challenges in life successfully and grow up well. Take good care of yourself, my dears.

As for my dearest MQT, thank you so much for the support for the past 4 years... our unforgettable moments at the fish noodles hawker (where SM sweared that he will do something), our breakfast sessions after our groupwork sessions during the first year of our work with this class, how we always try to coordinate the same colour code every week and how we manage to make meaning even when we wear different colours (mo qi in wearing 3 totally different colours), how SM always shower me and TW with fatherly actions (lovely ben and jerry's icecream!)... hahaha!

Mo Qi Team with allies NF, ST, YW and JY. MQT wore the same polo tee without coordination! MQT! KIA ORA! =D

Bread and butter #363 (Like a book.)

BT: Your meeting went well, right?
CK: Hahaha! How you know??
BT: If not, you will be sulking liao...
CK: Haa! That's because I'm like a book... you can read me easily.
BT: Er, NO, but some books are very hard to read leh.

LOL.

Seoul-searching Days.

I miss Myeong Dong, shopping for masks, nonsensical jokes, laughter, and strawberry milk!

Seoul-seaching.

I am in a really sweet cafe in Seoul, thanks to Justin's recommendation.

Very tired from all the walking and shopping.

By the way.

The masks in Korea are making me damn excited everytime I think of them.

Haha. Signing off! =)

In the process: Soul-searching and soul-loving.

Will be back on 11 May 2010.