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Lil Princess Cherie@1 Month

2009-05-11T16:00:00.005+08:00

It's a tedious and unforgettable moment during the 10 months pregnant with Cherie...

And within a blink of eye, Cherie has her first view of this world. I cannot describe my happiness and I will not forget the ultrasound scans too...

Of course, i will remember the 18 hours I am waiting to see Cherie Lee Qi En...

It's amazing how tortuous it is to undergo the stress every month and praying hard for the bad to go and good to come yr way...the complications that my daughter Cherie has...

Finally, I am happy to see a cute Cherie and of cos still worrying over her at the same time...

Photos of her as follows:

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2009-03-26T21:16:00.002+08:00

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Time will reveal my agony and hardships...Stay tuned!

2009-02-15T23:13:00.002+08:00

It has been almost a year since I have updated my blog. For all you know, I have been totally lost for year 2008 that stretched to the mid 2009.

Some words are not to be said and I need to face it all by myself. Of course, It is unbearable at times, when I feel like blurting out. My hubby tells me everyone will understand by then, all right then, I believe him and console myself that this might be a good way. I dun have to tink too much and explains to others in details until everything is in place. Everything must go smoothly...Awaiting April to come...

Counting down now...

And
everything will be revealed by then...

Stay tuned!

Deep from Brenda's heart...

2007-12-18T15:18:00.000+08:00

I have a happy and enjoyable time during this nov n dec holiday 2007. Although I have tons of bad luck throughout this yr, I am overwhelmed tat i have a very nice and supportive hubby. He is there with me to support me and to encourage me. I have many good frens who are there to shop with me, chitchat with me, and teach me new things. I also treasured the relationships with all my frens, colleagues and family.

I love to watch this drama 'heart of greed' in chinese 'tang xin feng bao'. It teaches me lot of important things about kinship and even frens. I learnt a lot of phrases which imprint in my mind forever. I remembered tat I shed tears during the show, and my hubby makes me feel better and ask me not to watch too much as it easily influences my emotion. I am too touched and sensitive to his reaction. I would like to say tat I am fortunate.

Next, I also wana say a big thank you to all my frens who make my holiday something tat I will flashback to. Neither will I say 2007 is a bad year. I think more impt is tat i learnt to be strong after facing all the challenges and bad luck. I will not escape reality and I will make sure I take care of my health and look forward to a new life.

公主小妹 Romantic Princess

2007-10-28T12:50:00.000+08:00

I started watching this show in youtube and got addicted. I have finished watching up to episode 6 part 8. I am anxiously waiting for my episode 7. Just watch the preview episode 7.

Dated: 5th November 2007 - Finally Episode 8 is out fast!

主演：吴尊，张韶涵，晨亦儒，胡宇崴，利昂霖
南风瑾 .... 吴尊饰演麦秋穗（皇甫珊） .... 张韶涵饰演南风彩 .... 辰亦儒...

Start searching for the following:
公主小妹 ep. 1 part 1
公主小妹 ep. 1 part 2
公主小妹 ep. 1 part 3
公主小妹 ep. 1 part 4
公主小妹 ep. 1 part 5
公主小妹 ep. 1 part 6
公主小妹 ep. 1 part 7
公主小妹 ep. 1 part 8
公主小妹 ep. 2 part 1
公主小妹 ep. 2 part 2
公主小妹 ep. 2 part 3
公主小妹 ep. 2 part 4
公主小妹 ep. 2 part 5
公主小妹 ep. 2 part 6
公主小妹 ep. 2 part 7
公主小妹 ep. 2 part 8
and continued... to 公主小妹 Romantic Princess 第七集 ep8 part8 of 8

My 2007 Birthday gift

2007-10-19T18:42:00.000+08:00

I have received the wallet and 30 dollars taka vouchers from my following friends - Mei Ping, Lijuan, Mei Hong, Shannon, Gina, Yong Hui.

I would like to say 'Thank you to them" second time. And thanks for buying gifts for me too. I appreciate it and like it very much!

Surgery completed!

2007-10-17T10:40:00.000+08:00

My surgery was done on 15 October Monday 2007. I really felt that I have grown to be stronger. Now, I had more sorrows and miserable time to endure through this saddening year. Think that I have contributed too much to work and stress myself. Just cannot forgive myself for being so workaholic!

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2007-10-10T22:43:00.000+08:00

Duno what to say and what to do.
I am speechless.
I have no guts.
I have breakdown.
I have lost hope.
I am trying hard to be stronger.
I am reading up a lot to know more about why it happens.
I have a bad omen.
I have a bad pain.
I know the problem.
I dun wan to face it.
I dun wan to talk about it.
Tears will not drain off everything and neither will it make you feel better.
I am a healthy person and I know the meaning of life.
I am here, forget everything and start afresh.

Today is a happy day for me. I have enjoyed myself even though I am feeling so tired, weak and uncomfortable for my whole body. Thanks for my hubby accompanying me!

Thank you for the Angbaos and all the well-wishes given by my parents, my parents-in-law, Ah Weng and Ah girl. Also, Thanks for the gifts given by Kelvin, Alicia, Esther and Edwin. Thanks for all the concern and hp well-wishes messages I received from all my friends and colleagues. Thanks for even phone calls that asked about my condition and encouragement given. I appreciate it very much.

HoLiDae in A BLinK of EYe

2007-09-05T20:48:00.001+08:00

Hi blogger,

I am feeling elated nw that I have completed setting half of my SA2 Math paper, hopefully will finish the whole paper by tomorrow. Then I will need to write my lesson plan after that. This week is a stay @ home for me, cos I am feeling so sick. But I entertain myself with TV and listening to music. Even chatting with friends, hopefully my friends will call me and talk to me. Next week onwards, will be the start of a tedious and fast countdown to my pupils' SA2 examination. I hope the days will be longer and I can teach more. I really hope my pupils can do well for the examination. Really, really pray hard for it.

Cheerios,
Bubblee mee

My new multiply Blog!

2007-08-10T13:13:00.000+08:00

Visit my new and updated multiply Blog @ http://dolphinslove.multiply.com/

Visit my just-created netlog @ http://en.netlog.com/chongbrenda

Most of the times, I will update my info either @ multiply or blogger...

Pardon me for informing late...

Have a nice day! ^^

Family Day at Sentosa on 14th Apr

2007-04-15T15:50:00.000+08:00

Food Outlets to recommend...(Taste it myself, give thumbs-up)

2007-04-09T16:56:00.000+08:00

1) 195, East Coast Road (Golden Pillow 933 Islandwide home delivery Tel: 63238933)
Try the 'Golden Pillow Curry Chicken Bun'. I simply like it!

2) Bukit Timah Shopping Centre (Think Tofu at basement)
Try the 'hotpot tofu' and all the other tofu specialities. I'm loving it!

3) Shopping Centre next to Novena Square
Try the QQrice outlet on first level and the mango coconut ice on 3rd or 4th level. Check out the exact location at the customer service.

I will put up new Updates (pls check back!)

Plain Victoria Cake

2007-03-26T14:56:00.000+08:00

My Leisure Baking starts at 3pm on 26th Mar.

This takes me around half an hour to do the creaming method and 20 minutes for the baking to take place.

This plain Victoria Cake can add on flavouring such as Jam or Kaya spread, etc.

Tired all the time? A question of sleep. Or Insomnia

2007-03-26T14:45:00.000+08:00

Tiredness seems to be a modern plague. Should we all be getting more sleep? Or are the causes more complex than that?

Pooped, shattered, knackered, buggered. Being fatigued is an everyday experience that for most of us is the trigger to put on your PJs and get a good night's sleep. But what about when you just can't seem to get going in the morning? When you run out of puff half way through the day? When you're zonked all the time?

Worse still, tiredness seems to be on the rise.

If you're feeling fatigued, it's important to establish the most basic of issues: Are you getting enough sleep? While everyone is able to function on less sleep than they prefer, if you are consistently under-sleeping, ongoing tiredness will be the result.

Some people, however, want to sleep, but simply can't.

A bit of vigorous exercise earlier in the evening and a warm shower before bed also help send you to the land of nod. The slight fall in body temperature that follows these "warming" activities can trick the body into feeling sleepier. And don't discard the old wives' tale of a glass of hot milk before bed. Milk contains the amino acid, tryptophan which has been shown to help induce sleepiness.

Raisin Biscuits baked by "Honey" Wife

2007-03-25T23:07:00.000+08:00

Alan's Comments: The cookies are absolutely fantastic! Never tasted so good home-cooked food and it was really a mouth-watering experience. I decided to bring it to office to makan and dun let my colleagues eat.

Brenda's Comments: These are baked for my hubby. I tasted it myself too. Dun be deceived by the appearance of the biscuits. It tastes better than it looks. I believe my hubby will say "delicious" biscuits.

My Mum-in-Law Bdae Celebration 2007

2007-03-25T22:55:00.000+08:00

My parent in law sit together for a photoshot. We have our dinner on 25th March 2007 in Xin Le Restaurant at Yuan Ching Road. It's a fabulous dinner, you can see from the photos of food. I am too busy eating and forget to catch some of the shots. Mayb too many greedy ppls around, grab the food faster than I can capture shots. Haha! The two angbaos are given by my mum in law to me and alan. Alan holds on to the angbaos as I quickly get a camera shot of them.

That's me and my orange car!

2007-03-25T22:51:00.000+08:00

Dolch List (Sight words)

2007-03-24T21:30:00.000+08:00

The above list are what I have found related to my phonics lesson. Hehe!
Taken from this website: http://www.createdbyteachers.com/dolchlist.html

Super-duper ME!

2007-03-22T21:24:00.000+08:00

My journal begins...

One more day to my performance bonus. I am feeling extremely happy. Finally, here comes some money for me to go shopping at least to make myself less stress.

My friend, Kath, finally contacts me. It's not because she does not want to listen to my phone call or what. I am being too sensitive when I am too moody. Haha! She told me that her hp is sent for repair. Now she is thinking of buying a new hp. She is very funny too. Hear that I am so angry. She kept saying apologies to me and kept offering to treat me to meal someday. But I din accept her free meal and tell her that I am not angry at all. Sometimes, I feel that once I have friend to chat with, I do not find a single reason to blame her. Instead I will forgive and forg et. That's me!

Today is the most super-duper tiring day. This is because yesterday I have to attend course after teaching till 6pm. Then today have to conduct Red house practice for my pupils in leading cheers. Today I have thought them 12 cheers in total. That is super-duper of me, with all the yelling and shouting! Now I realise how difficult it is to lead ard 80 ppls in saying the cheers. Of cos, I have gotten them to make 2 pom-poms for each individual. And make sure everyone gets one whistle. (as a way to blow 9x to support their housemates who are competitors.)

Last but not least, I am calling myself super-duper. The reason is that I can sleep 4 hours a day, keep complaining I am tired but I still sleep at 12 to 1am plus. Then I drink chicken essence to keep me awake, suffering from slight headache, still sitting in front of PC and starting typing my blog now. Haha! Now waiting for my 10pm to 11.40pm show to start.

That's y I am not going to sleep. Watching TV is so addictive. Don't you feel so?

Let's me close my journal now...

Don't find me a nuisance! I just want to complain now.

2007-03-17T22:52:00.000+08:00

I have gained 18 achievements for my Viva Pinata after I have played during my March Holiday. School is starting soon. Looking at the new duty roster, then I realised I am on duty on the Monday when I report back to school. Very sianz feeling. Cos so fast on duty le. Now I am so bored. My hubby goes to his army friend's wedding dinner. And I am here on msn online hoping to find someone to chat with. But there is none.

I find this March holiday a tiring one too. Cos other than playing games, I have to work, work and work at home lor. What to do? Have to set exam paper which includes doing the marking key and TOS, do lesson plan and previous week reflection, do reflection for VP, and then my EPMS and also to mark some of my pupils' work. Last but not least, have to read up the news that my P wants us to discuss as a focus group when back in school. A lot of admin and redundant stuffs to be done, but no choice.

Even now I want to find my friend, Kath for shopping and chit chatting. Also, find her whole week, call her thru hp or home number, no one answers. Very saddening!

How I hope now there will be a fairy that appears and grant my wishes!

My wishes are very simple (Either one of them) :

1) Want someone to talk to over MSN

2) Want someone to go out with me for window shopping. (I will nt request much)

3) Want someone to talk to over the phone

Discover a few nice icons and cute pictures

2007-03-16T17:17:00.000+08:00

All the above icons and pictures are some of what I have found. I used some of them to set Math question for my P2 SA1 Math Exam Paper.

If anyone needs any of the cute pictures, can message me in my blog or email me at dolphinslove@gmail.com

That's what I will do for today!

2007-03-16T10:12:00.000+08:00

Yesterday my tentative plan really makes me a workaholics whole day. But I did not manage to adhere to my plan yesterday. I think today will continue what is not done then. Only finished Section A and B of SA1 P2 Math Paper.

9.30am to 10am:
1) Bathe myself

10am to 10.30am:
1) Check Emails
2) Write Blog

10.30am to 11.00am:
1) Do Section C for SA1 P2 Math Paper

11.00am to 11.30pm:
1) Do the TOS for Section B

11.30pm to 12pm:
1) Do the TOS for Section C
2) Do the marking scheme and answer for Section A

12pm to 1pm:
1) Lunch Time (Very sianz...Dun feel like eating...Go down NTUC buy Instant Mee to cook)

1pm to 2pm:
1) Write weekly lesson plans

2pm to 3pm:
1) Do the marking scheme for Section B

3pm to 4pm:
1) Do the marking scheme for Section C

4pm to 6pm:
1) Do my EPMS (work review) for 2007

6pm to 7pm:
1) Wait for hubby to come home
2) Wan to cry! Cos finally most of my work finished...But I dun have any rest. Feeling so sick now!

7pm to 8pm and 8pm onwards:
1) Dinner Time
2) Accompany hubby

My Tentative Plan for today

2007-03-15T12:21:00.000+08:00

This is to keep me
working and not laze around.

10am to 12am:
1) Wash-up
2) Write blog
3) Clean Basin
4) Check Emails
5) Chat in MSN

12am to 1pm:
1) Lunch Time
2) Type Section A: MCQ for SA1 math P2 Exam paper

1pm to 3pm:
1) Continue to type Section A: MCQ for SA1 math P2 Exam paper
2) Type Section B: Structured Question for SA1 math P2 Exam paper
3) Online MSN (not for chatting)

3pm to 5pm:
1) Continue to type Section B: Structured Question for SA1 math P2 Exam paper
2) Online MSN (free for chat)
3) Do alignment for the exam paper

5pm to 6pm:
1) Brainstorm for Section C: Word problems for SA1 math P2 Exam paper
2) Type in Section C: Word problems for SA1 math P2 Exam paper

6pm to 7pm:
1) Start on my weekly lesson plan for P2 English only
2) Wait for hubby to be back hm... (Almost forget this, lucky hubby reminds me)

7pm to 8pm
1) Dinner Time
2) TV Time

8pm onwards
1) Accompany Hubby

TaDA! That's all... Very sianz working whole day! Cos I enjoy last night le. Playing Viva Pinata until over midnight...

A Working & Relaxing Plan for today

2007-03-14T13:52:00.000+08:00

I have drawn up a planned schedule for today.

9am to 11am:
1) Check emails
2) Send my Japan trip photo to Edna
3) Send some ideas and my resources for Edna for her sharing session

11am to 1pm:
1) Lunch and tv time
2) Download pictures from my camera to computer (to upload to blog)
3) Look through my pupils' comment for show and tell
4) Scan pictures

1pm to 2pm:
1) Write my blog
2) Re-size the scanned pictures and attached to my powerpoint slides
3) Online chats using MSN

2pm to 4pm:
1) Watch TV
2) Read through SA1 math Specification for setting exam paper and select a few questions

4pm to 6pm:
1) Rest and play VIVA Pinata

6pm to 8pm:
1) Wait for hubby to come home
2) Dinner time

8pm to 10pm:
1) Accompany hubby
2) Vet through my reflection

Casual Shots after P-A

2007-03-14T13:20:00.000+08:00

Long time never update all of u abt my recent appearance. I din put on any makeup nor I am dressed to be going out shopping. I am prefer to rot at home. So I shall pose a few shots before I meet up with my friends yesterday. Ready to go out in my casual attire, I just take my favourite soft toy "doggy" to accompany me for the shots. Of course, I take some comical shots of my hubby too.

If you want to know about my negative thoughts..Scroll down to have a look...

Brenda says: I think I have put on weight but then my weight drop slightly after that "tragic thingy" that happens to me. So don't say I put on weight wor. I din really want it de. I am trying to lose my weight now. Haha!

Yesterday my friends finally came to my hse to talk to me. They played X-box with me as we chit chat. I talked to them and told them I am a failure in whatever thingy I do. I have not regained my confidence at all. They gave me advice and consoled me. I am really happy and feel so much better. However, I cannot bluff myself. This "tragic thingy" will haunt me for the rest of half a year. I told them that I hated ppls who kip asking me about it. I want silence so I dun wish to mit up with any of my friends at all. I blame myself for the cause of everything. If I din tell them, they wud not be asking me. So naive of me!

Reporting to Mr. Journal

2007-03-12T15:38:00.000+08:00

Finally, my March one week holiday is here. I must make full use of this week to clear my work pile. Haha! My NIE friend will be coming over to my hse on Tuesday to chit-chat and play games with me. That's marvellous to have such a nice company of friends no matter you are sad or happy! This week, I planned to start thinking about the question to set for SA1 P2 Math paper. Hopefully, I have some clues to start off. Then I must edit my EPMS and make sure it can be submitted to my RO once school starts. And then I need to do the Epistle and Reflection to email to my VP. Not forgetting my weekly lesson plan. Phew! I must relax myself too. So I will give myself a break from work by playing VIVA PINATA. That is an addictive game to me. I think my childish behaviour still canot be changed. Still think and act like a child. I do not know when I will grow up. No matter what thinking I have, I will still be a 27 years old adult. Hmpph! At this time, I have not completed any stuffs yet. I am just browsing through my hubby's friends wedding photos, checking my emails, doing fund transfer for my friend's acct (for my friend bdae) and oso transfer to my dad and mum acct. You must have known I have my salary le.

MOTIVATIONAL POSTERS

2007-03-08T21:35:00.000+08:00

* If something is wrong, how can you fix it?* After you have a whinge, think about how YOU can make it better.* After you have a whinge, then several drinks, think about how to fix it and then make it better.* Put this poster up somewhere to remind you to think about a solution and then put that solution in motion. * If you can't do the above then it's time to be quiet :)

FOCUS ON YOUR GOALS.

JUST DO NOT GET CAUGHT FOCUSING!

A different me...Bravo Brenda!

2007-03-01T21:39:00.000+08:00

"Something" hits me recently.

And I have a complete new perspective in my life. I know what I want now. I learnt to be more mature and will not escape from reality anymore. I will not sob nor be depressed. As my msn nick mentioned 'Always look ahead towards your future, never regret or ever look back'. I also learnt a lot from some of my friends too. I believe in the near future, I can be a better self mentally and have a much healthier lifestyle. Similarly, this also applies to my new year resolution which is to keep myself fit and healthy for a longer run ahead. I never doubt myself anymore. I can brave through this "heavy impact" psychologically and mentally. There will be more to come. Brenda, don't ever give up. You have better dreams and goals ahead.

What a wet and stinko day for me!

2007-02-24T12:48:00.001+08:00

Yesterday I went to MOE lifestyle day at Evans Road. It turned out to be raining cats and dogs. How I wished I am not there, feeling so sticky and humid under the shared shelter, hoping that the rain will stop. Even finding a toilet seemed difficult under such stormy weather. You can even feel rain droplets on your arms and face. Mayb there is leakage but most came from the direction of the rain hitting towards the mid-shelter.
We wait endlessly for the rain to stop. And you know, all of us are standing. Standing is more tiring than doing the walk-and-jog we are going to be participating at 4pm. The time at the moment is around 3.40pm and we are wondering if the walk and jog at the botanic garden still continued or put off then. Clarise accompanied me to the toilet first, and we went under the heavy downpour, secured with our umbrellas.
We took turns to use the toilet while the other look after the umbrellas and belongings. After that, we decided to call the rest of our colleagues and met up with them. Then we knew that they were at the flea market. We joined them shortly. And we were all tasting the different flavour of seaweeds, bought by some of them.
After the food, we were still hungry and wanted to head for the prata shop opposite the road. When we reached there, we hardly could find a seat for 9 persons. Then we suggested to head back towards the CCA branch for the latin dance. And there we were learning a few dance steps. I have grown to like the dance. Except the turning part, I have difficulties grasping the steps. Mayb this takes time. Haha!

Finally it is February for 2007!

2007-02-01T10:52:00.000+08:00

Nothing much to say... Except the busy life of teaching and trying to balance both social life and work. The days passed very fast, without you knowing it. In a split seconds, the school ends. And I have a lot of endless things to do...Haizzzzz................

Homemade Curry

2007-01-27T23:52:00.000+08:00

Today we have homemade curry for dinner. Bcos of the bad weather, it just stopped me from going shopping. I am more used to sleeping in such a cold and rainy day. Looking at the photos, you will know how yummy the curry chicken is. Want to have a taste of it? Heehee! :)

New Year Gifts, Valentine's Day and Birthday Gifts for him

2007-01-27T22:30:00.000+08:00

What type of friend to consider as best friend?

2007-01-27T21:47:00.000+08:00

A true friend may not be your best friend but someone who you know will be there for you. In a comparison of personal relationships, friendship is considered to be closer than acquaintanceship, although there is a range of degrees of intimacy in both friendships and acquaintances. Friendship and acquaintanceship can be thought of spanning across the same continuum. Value that is found in friendships is often the result of a friend demonstrating on a consistent basis:
- the tendency to desire what is best for each other.
- sympathy and empathy.
- honesty, perhaps in situations where it may be difficult for others to speak the truth. - mutual understanding.

Their tastes will usually be similar and may converge, and they will share enjoyable activities. They will also engage in mutually helping behavior, such as exchange of advice and the sharing of hardship.

These are some answers from others (would like to share and ponder about it):
a) Someone that I can trust, fun to be around, can talk non-stop to or not talk at all. Someone that you run to, to tell them about something (stupid or incredible).
b) some 1 who tells u almost everything and keeps ur secrets and doesn't tell them to anybody no matter what. and they won't try to still any of ur exs.
c) Someone that you have know for a very long time you trust and could tell basically anything too. Generally a best friend is someone that you could argue with and still kick it later in the day don't talk about you you could talk amongst your selves. someone like a sister or brother.
d) A mutual like for each other. Someone you can talk to about anything and have real conversations. They cheer you up when you're down. They have alot in common with you (likes and dislikes) or if not, they are still your friend when you disagree.
e) Someone who knows you from the outside in. They know everything about you (the good and the bad) and are still willing to stick by you in good times or bad times. That person will have your back no matter the reason.
f) A person who understands you. A person who is loyal to you, who you can tell everything to, who will cry with you, laugh with you, make jokes with you, spends time with you, can spend hours on the phone with you, feel happy, scared, or angry for you. A person who is close to you, and you love like a sister. A best friend is NOT a person who will just let you sit by them at lunch. A best friend is NOT someone who will start a feeble conversation with you and then turn her back on you to start joking with other friends. A best friend is someone you need to be with, who makes you feel like you belong. A best friend is someone who you need almost or as much as your family. I had a best friend. But then I moved. I have new friends now but it's not the same, never the same. When you find your best friend keep her close to you. But even if you have to move away or something, just know she will always be close to your heart. Always. Cuz that's what best friends do.
g) someone who "gets" me...someone who has the patience and desire to grow together, learn, talk things out...is loyal, makes an effort to know me, trusts me with their problems (and in turn, is trustworthy with mine), builds me up/is supportive but gives their honest opinions and frequent constructive feedback. NOT someone who won't talk to you when times get tough or who bad-mouths you to others when they are feeling insecure!
h) Anyone who is nice, understanding, helpful, and doesn't stab your back. Friendship doesn't revolove around color or gender.

So dear friends out there, what is your comments and advise to have a best friend!

Can I choose to be stress-free?

2007-01-22T23:02:00.000+08:00

I start to feel so pressurising to be doing a lot of admin work in school such as marking books. Especially this year, I am taking double Math. I can cope with the teaching but not the marking. Not only marking to do at times, I got to do other things like chase pupils after health booklets, call up parents to tell them abt their child, discipline pupils at all times while teaching, do up minutes for level meeting for that week, Chair the meeting for this week so need to come up with agenda, set new worksheets for new syllabus and also set mental sums question for my level, in charge of disseminating information since I am a math rep for my level, help out in some stuffs, edit my lesson plan sometimes, and others. Tired sometimes, I hope to be able to endure for as much as I can. Now I start to understand what is a full load mean to a full time experienced teacher. Nothing to compare to my practicum or contract teaching at all. I hope the school can spare my misery. Now they let me be the only teacher-in-charge of Brownies and Red Cross. I wonder if I really nid to attend both sharing and training session. I choose not to. Cos the school is dissolving this CCA soon. What is the point then? Sometimes too tired le, hate to mention from the day I joined the school up to now, I do not have a CCA that last more than half a year. They just love to give me CCA for jus a few weeks and let me swap to another CCA. I hate it. I want to choose something I really want. I indicated in the staff needs survey but do not know if they even look it up or care abt our needs. Tired and speechless!

In year 2007, a new beginning in my chapter of life

2007-01-03T20:20:00.000+08:00

My new resolution for this year is to be slim and fit.
Why will I make that resolution?
My main concern is that I always sprain my ankle and my feet always go soft.
Maybe I have not enough nutrients.
So first of all, I need to watch my diet.
Then I need to start with a few jogging practices.
After which, I need to focus my attention on my teaching.
To make sure all my P2 pupils can have 100% passes, to meet with the workplan requirement.

2 playful adults at the Snow Area

2006-12-21T15:26:00.000+08:00

Haha! Hubby was trying to aim at me but alas, his distance of throwing wasn't far and landed just nice at his back. I am laughing hysterically over his stupid action.

Hubby did not give up. He got another handful of soft snow. As Anson-san mentioned that hard snow will be too dangerous against any bodily contact. This time, he aimed directly at my back. I did not notice any slight action until I felt a huge impact and later found my coat and glove being watery.

This time, it would be my turn for revenge. Haha! I threw at him a huge scoop of snow in both my hands. In the end, we both are drenched. Wahaha!!!

Honeymoon in Japan from 12th to 19th Dec 2006

2006-12-20T17:59:00.000+08:00

My hubby has posted

38 photos in http://www.flickr.com/photos/74145768@N00/

or 503 photos in http://www.bubbleshare.com/users/profile/95507

This is because the website restricted us to post a certain number of photos each month. For the next few months, he will upload another batch of photos again. Stay tuned! He has also provided with some brief description of each photo taken. That's fantastic for viewing, isn't it?

Our flight details:

Singapore to Osaka --> SQ618 at 0110

Tokyo -Narita to Singapore --> SQ011 at 0130

Alright! This blog page does not stop here, I will add on when I am free anytime. Let's me begin with our Honeymoon story which most ppls are waiting for.

First and Second day

First night on plane and second night in Hyatt Regency at room number 2714.

We begin our trip by assembling at Singapore Changi Airport for our flight to Osaka (Meals on board). Some thoughts run through my mind; How I wish I am in Japan at that moment to have all Japanese meals everyday? How I can get to enjoy myself in the cold weather? Will we be going to the hot springs? and so on... I am sitting on the plane, rather uncomfortable because of the buzzing and irritating plane engine sound that keep haunting my head. Not soon, I find that time passes real fast for nearly 6 hours plus. Perhaps I have fallen asleep unnoticingly. Upon arrival at Osaka, we meet with our Singapore tour leader (Jane) and the Japan tour guide (Anson-san or Liew-san) . The tour guide is actually a hongkonger. However, he married a Japan lady and they have a child of their own. He studied in Hong Kong before he swifted to Japan. He is well-versed in Japanese language and Mandarin. Therefore, he converses in Mandarin throughout the journey of our trip. He introduces himself and informs us that we will proceed to visit Osaka Castle and Shinsaibashi first before checking into our 5 stars hotel at Hyatt Regency. This 5 star hotel is the best hotel in Japan and has the biggest room area. However, he claims that it is not as easy as to gather all of us (46 of us in total) at a short time. Haha! Big headache for him but comfortable for us. Our tour bus number is 168 and our driver is Tanaka-san. He is careful and slow driver. That is a plus point as compared to the other driver in his fifties to sixties (Quite old among all drivers) mentioned by our tour guide. He taught us simple Japanese language that can be used for communication in times of our shopping needs. For E.g. Checking the expiry date for the things we buy = the year stated is 18 represents 2006 and 19 represents 2007; one time = "yi gai" meaning buying things without paying instalments, "you liao"= Need to pay, "wu liao" = Free items and do not need to pay at all, "Domo"= Polite way of greetings, saying something is good. Then we go to Universal Studios for photo taking and I even went to hard rock cafe to buy my T-shirt and my hubby one too. Tour guide also informed us that we will be sleeping on the floor on the third day in Ryokan. We must be mentally prepared bcos we are following the Japanese culture. We will also be wearing the "YOKATA" Jap wear in almost every hotels for all our dinner. You can see me and my hubby wearing and posing for photo taking in the photo album.

Third day

Night stay at Ryokan Association at room number 413 in Awara

We visited Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto. Anson-san taught us how to pray by clapping our hands together and say some prayer of your own. After that, he mentioned that we need to wash our hands cos most ppls will do that before entering the temple. We need to wash the left hand before washing the right hand with the long scoop. After listening to the long story of the temple history, we somehow believe that Nightfall around 4.30pm in Japan bcos of winter time, therefore we need to proceed to spend a night at Ryokan in Awara. We reach Ryokan early becos of the Onsen Hot spring drip. That is what all of us are waiting for. Anson-san recalls that there is one person from his previous tour group who asks, can a long towel be bring into the hot spring since we are supposed to be naked in there? Then Anson-san replies that of cos cannot, cos a small square towel will be provided. And then Anson-san added that you can cover your private part with the small square towel (he meant for guy la = cover their penis). Then the funny part comes... An elderly woman asked Anson-san, then for woman, where should we cover? We got "san dian" (in chinese) . So how? Cover top and bottom will be seen, if cover bottom then top will be seen by others. Then Anson-san assured her that never mind aunty, you can use the square towel to cover your FACE and other will not know that person is you! HAHAHA! All of us in the bus laughed. Just nice, we reached the place. We have to check-in and get ready for our hot-spring drip . The hot spring area is split up into two places (one for female and another for male). Actually all of us are quite paiseh to be naked in the female side. Therefore the tour guide told us beforehand, if we dun look at others and others will not look at us too. We follow his advice and everything seems so miracle. We get used to it and even shampoo our hair and wash our body at the corner with all the lotion and cream provided for free usage.

Fourth day

Night stay at Hida Hotel Plaza at room number 1610 in Takayama

After yesterday hot spring, we really have a hearty meal after that. We have a fabulous Jap meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Then the tour guide intended to help us to order fresh sashimi as a boat or a plate with different prices. Since my hubby has been suffering from stomach upset, so there we go without the sashimi meal. Haiz. But we still manage to take a photo of it. We get to enjoy the natural scenic beauty of Tojimbo, indulge in a variety of Japanese sweets at Kagahan, a city of desserts and visit the timeless garden in Kenrokuen. Then we explore Takayama Castle Town and Shirakawa-ko. Along the bus ride, Tour guide told us that there will be Tax free for $10, 000 yen and above on the day itself in the shop if we showed our passport. I think this apply to the rich family in our tour group. Can you imagine them making a request to the tour guide that they wan to go to Burberry shop to buy something. And upon this request, we can our economy shopping to a branded shopping at Ginza street. This family makes us realise they are rich family and their children travelled with them in business class plane ride. No wonder, can see them coming out with huge paper bag from Burberry shop. And each item is about 38, 500 yen. 100 yen is about $1.50 and 1000 yen is about $15. And that amount is about 500 to 6oo sing dollars. You can imagine how much it is. And they dun jus buy one item lor. We also went to Kiyomizu Temple (one of the new 7 Wonders) - Check out this website--> www.N7w.com

Fifth day

Night stay at Saiko Hotel (Xi Hu) at room number 228

We also visit a fresh produce market (Morning market at Takayama), Ramen House, and Daloh Wasabi Farm +Seasonal Bonus which is playing with the snow and building my snowman. Anson-san told us that Wasabi must grow in areas with fresh water. Then they can taste superb and he shared with us the correct way of eating wasabi. He commented that Singaporeans can add a whole teaspoon or tablespoon of wasabi and put it in their mouth. That is a wrong way of eating. We should have the wasabi in the light soy sauce and for Japanese, they dip the sushi in a bit of wasabi and not a whole lotsa of wasabi. We are not eating wasabi but jus giving the special touch to the food nia. I told Alan that the stone statue is a Wasabi, he told me it does not look like wasabi but more like a penis. Actually I also a bit shaken by his comments until we see the real wasabi then we went back to the stone statue wasabi for photo taking. Haha! How hysterical he is! We also spend the night in Mt Fuji area. And therefore we managed to capture a view of the Mt. Fuji. "I do not get to see Mt. Fuji during both my trips to Japan. Such a disappointment!" (Quoted from Alan's colleague). You know how lucky Alan and I are. We can even managed to see during winter time and take a far camera shot of it.

Sixth day

Night stay at Excel Hotel Tokyu at room number 1110 in Akasaka

We have a fun-filled and exciting experience which awaits us at Tokyo Disneyland. There is also a fun parade for the coming X'mas season showcasing Mickey, Minnie and other disney characters. Before the start of our walk inside disneyland, we are told that Japanese's favourite hobby is queuing. Only when there is queue, then there will be more ppls joining. And since so long, disneyland in Japan has earned quite a lots of profits, the profits do not come from the tourists at all. Anson-san shared with us that all the profits come from their own ppls. Cos they do not grow tired of going to disneyland at all, unlike hongkonger. Japan ppls have the patience and they are always visiting disneyland even during weekdays. No wonder Japan can earn a lot for disneyland as compared to the disneyland in Hongkong with the similar rides and attractions. Then we check-in Excel Hotel Tokyu. I am assigned the hotel number which is so much coincidence with my birthday "11th October = 11/10 = room number 1110" As compared to the five star hotel, the room is so much squeezy but we cannot complain cos the tour guide has informed us that the hotel room will grow smaller as we reached the last day. haha!!!

Seventh day

Last night on plane

On the last day, we visit Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Avenue and Odaiba Park. We also do last minute shopping at Ginza (Refer to day 4) before transfer to the airport for our flight home. How I wish I can extend the day stayed in Japan but we are not rich ppls ma. So we have to go back no matter what. My hubby thinks differently. He missed Singapore food a lot. His mind is full of roti prata, fried guo tiao, rojak, chicken rice etc... He commented that I am suited for Japan life. Haha...Do you believe him?

Other events that our tour guide mentioned or had happened during our Japan trip...

(1) He said that the Japan has a high rate of molestation case. Out of 5 Kawaii girls, 4 of them are molested. The one not molested does not have a cute look at all. This is normally seen on Jp MRT where no handphone to be brought in and not a single sound must be made (If not, penalty or fine will be imposed). The girl being molested, can be so quiet and those heros... where are they? Oh! They know about the molested girl but they don't bother about it at all. They just ignored it or watched the scene from the side. How pitiful is the girl? But you know what, the girl actually smiles when the molester left the MRT? What on earth is the girl thinking about? She finds herself fortunate to be molested because only Kawaii girls are normally chosen.

(2) Normally Japan has this vending machine whereby we order our food and a ticket will be dispensed from the machine. Then we pass this ticket to the counter and not long, we will have our food served. He also mentioned about the separated cubicle for each individual food consumer. All the cubicles are designed uniquely with 2 sides blocked and for the front view, it is also blocked except there is rectangular hole at the bottom for food to be served. If any foreigners have never seen this before, they will be scared that there is a hand stuck out of the hole asking them to order the food. Surely, they will be frightened.

(3) There is this boy in my tour grp that keep vomitting in the bus. Actually before the incident, our bus is full of noises and laughter and even our tour guide's voice. However, bcos of that, we all helped by giving him medicated oil and all of us pray hard that he wud be alright. We do not want everyone to dampen their spirits bcos of this. So our tour guide and tour leader bring him to see a doctor. And he got a injection and 2 days medication. Anson-san mentioned that normally for his condition, with one day of medication, the next day he wud be alright. Just as he says, he recovered from his vomitting but he still has to abstrain from quite a lot of food.

(4) In Japan, most ppls believe in god. So there we were visiting a lot of temples. We go to the guan yin temple on the very last day. The first temple (Kiyomizu Temple) I went to, both my hubby and I have draw lots for a "qian" and over there no one will help to decipher the "qian". They will just provide you with a slip of paper that reads "ji" or "da ji"= good or very good; "xiong" = bad. For my case, both "qian" I got a "xiong" which is bad. And can u imagine the both qian I got is from 2 different temples and 2 different days and with the same number "28". So coincidence ne! For my hubby, he got a better one. He got a "da ji". But the second one, he asks for his job. And it comes out as what he is thinking of.

(5) During my trip, I got to know this girl and her mother by the name of Estelle and Jenny respectively. We always go in foursome to shopping or makan. They treat us to some sweets and tidbits too. And we are sitted on the tour bus next to each other. We also got to know another threesome family. The couple with their daughter, Calysta. This young girl is very Kawaii and she always dresses in pink. Haha! But her smile is so captivating to anyone who passes by her.

(6) There is this radiation absorber label which is famous in Japan. Almost all the families have them all over their TVs, Fridge, handphones, computers, and other electronic sets etc.. This helps to cure their severe headache and reduce the radiation field effect around them. No wonder, even MRT in Japan oso disallow the use of handphones. They are more concern of their health then anything.

(7) There is one special things that we have noticed. Along the streets or market areas, even aunty are dressed up very trendy with long black socks and boots. And most of the girls there are wearing mini skirts and they are not cold at all. With the strong wind blowing past your face, you can be shivering with cold hands and you can even think that you are staying in a fridge for hours. (That is Alan's analogy of me staying in the fridge) Wahahaha!

(8) Another thing about Japan is that you can hardly find a rubbish bin. I do not know why. But we are told the very first day wen we arrived and mit up with our tour guide. And you know that I oso have difficulties finding toilet in Japan. You most probably can find in shopping centre nia. So inconvenient!

(9) Finally, we are staying in Japan only for 5 days in total, minus 2 days on plane. So u can imagine how many tourist spots have we been to and every morning we wake up at either 6.15am or 7am, dependable upon the tour guide timing.

On the very last day, we are told to write a feedback about Chan Brothers Travel package on 7D Japan Scenic Delight by SQ (Night flight). We simply like the tour guide's jokes and interesting sharing of his own experiences and his deep profound knowledge of Japan and some of the history that he shared with all of us. We also feedback about our dissatisfaction on the Travel consultant who din explain anything about our trip to us and do not even want to consider us as a serious traveller. Until we made payment (put $1000 deposit)for the trip then he changed his behaviour and attitude towards us. I detest such ppls. Overall, since last time we went on Free and easy trip to New Zealand also with Chan Brothers Travel. I have a prefer liking to free and easy than package trip le. I wud strongly recommend free and easy with Chan Brothers Travel but not otherwise.

(Not done yet...Will continue in details for each day)

A day to forgive and forget

2006-12-11T10:55:00.000+08:00

Dearest Bubbly,

Yesterday I have made Bubbly very unhappy because I talked about several things...

This is so stupid of me and here I sincerely apologise to her...

I am SORRY to you for causing so much distress, discomfort, displeasure, distaste, disappointment, disaster, dissatisfaction in you...

Hope you can FORGIVE me and give me a chance to say I LOVE U very much...

Let's FORGET the whole incident and enjoy our honeymoon...

Your Hubby

A marathon to remember

2006-12-04T11:34:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone,

It has been a long time since I blogged. It was a day to remember for me. Though it is not a big deal but it is a personal achievement for myself. Yes! I have just completed the Standard Chartered Marathon. It was one hell of an experience. I told Bubbly that I can now at least tell my children that your dad has completed a marathon. It was no mean feat, it was tough, it was mind over body and ultimately it was pure endurance till the end. It was done with a price as I can't walk properly now and will need to see a chinese sinseh. Earlier on, I injured my knee and was scheduled to go for a MRI scan but have to postpone it later. I have been trying to run properly but with no success as my knee will hurt everytime I aggravate it. I have to listen to Bubbly now to keep away from running for a while until my knees heal completely.

The run was an exciting one. My friend and I started off slowly and we see ppl gradually moving on in pairs, groups and individually. It was colourful as we can see ppl dressing up in spiderman, catwoman and suits. I also saw some comical taglines on the reasons for running. My favourites include "Girls, this is my number, xxxx6022, Ash", "Running for her -> + <- Running for him", "Overtake me!", "Isn't this a movie marathon???", "Beware of farts" and lots more, so funny.

So what now? I am looking forward to my honeymoon with Bubbly to Japan. We had a pre-departure briefing at Grand Plaza Hotel with Chan Brothers. It was an annoying experience. I think I will not go back to Chan Brothers again to book any tours. The reasons were because I was told to pay an extra $200 for two of us because of a switch from Nippon to SQ. I was previously advised by the cocky travel consultant supervisor that I have already previously agreed, signed and fax back the documents. Lan-Lan...My advice that you should check the original carefully next time before signing anything. Lesson Learnt - Check documents carefully before you sign anything! Secondly, when we were about to redeem our free gifts, we were told that we can only get the coffee maker as the electric toothbrush was out of stock! Lame...they told us we can claim either the toothbrush or coffeemaker at the time of payment. What the fish! Crap man. Lesson Learnt - never assume everything promised is true!

Now, I just hope that the trip will be an unforgettable honeymoon for us, a good one I mean!

Cheerios
Hubby

Photos taken Today - 26th November Sunday

2006-11-27T01:12:00.000+08:00

Above photos are taken as a prelude to Christmas. Happy Advance Christmas to everyone! Hope all our wishes come true.

Today Journal entry (26-11)

2006-11-27T00:58:00.000+08:00

Today I have a great time with my friend, Katherine. We go shopping along Orchard Road. We even took 2 neoprints of us together. We posed for the shot in a rush, the machine gave us only about 3 seconds for each shot. Altogether we took 4 consecutive shots but only allow to choose 2 favourite one. I took one of the 2 shots that we have chosen. Then my fren suggested to have another neoprint (The one with the word 'DREAMS').

25/11 Journal entry

2006-11-25T21:21:00.000+08:00

Recently, I played another game in www.gamehouse.com. The game name is Tropix - island getaway. This is introduced by my younger brother, Edwin. He started playing this game with my sister. I am curious about the game, then I downloaded the free trial. Currently, I am addicted to the game.

The time now is 9.16pm. I started to grow tired of gaming. Perhaps, I am tired. DOTz...

I am watching TV. Unknowingly, I use the Remote control to browse through all the channels without focusing on any particular channel. My hubby is not back yet, and he is catching Midnight movie with his guy friends. I doubt he will be back by 12am cos the show starts at 12.05am. To be alone at home - facing all the walls, normally ppls will feel bored. However, I have given myself tons of things to do.

Scheduled time for friends gathering session: This Sunday and next Friday.

After bringing our car for servicing at 8.00am, we went to Bedok to have our breakfast and shopped for a while. Then the person called and informed us that our car is ready for collection. Then we took the MRT back to Aljunied and waited for the person to settle some admin stuffs and my hubby paid the required amount.

Around noon, my hubby accompanied me to Liang Court to look for the jelly candy that I love to eat at Meiya Supermarket. After which, we eat at the Japanese restaurant. I ordered smoked shoyu Ramen and could not finish the whole bowl. I got my hubby to finish my leftover for me. Next time, I think it will be good if I ordered side dish rather than main dish. My appetite is not big too and my stomach might not take it.

Journal entry for today_23th NOV

2006-11-23T23:41:00.000+08:00

I am elated that I will be receiving 2.2 months of bonus this year end. But this is still far-stretch, count down to 12 December. Thereafter I will be enjoying my honeymoon in Japan. Currently, I am sick of my savings account. Not enough savings for my own shopping, not enough to pay bills too. Anyway, I am looking forward to the holiday. I would like to have a well-planned holiday this time, hopefully I am able to carry out the draft schedule on what I intended to do.

Another thing, I know that I will be teaching P2 next year and know that I will be in Math department (CORE committee) similar as this year. That's what I like about. Except that I need to adapt to the morning session classes. As for non CORE committee, the school has not yet decided for me. Whether to place me in Pupil Welfare Department or PE/Aesthetic Department. I will leave my decision to the school, with no further queries.

Today PSLE result for my school: The highest is 267, second highest is 265. Not bad lor.

My brother's school (Tampines Pri) has the highest of 280, second place.

And I get to know the third highest came from Bukit Panjang Pri with 279, third place.

My brother has done well too. He has the score 237, with 1 A* for Math, 2 As for English and Chinese, 1 B for Science and PASS for his higher mother tongue. My mum oso feel that he has done well for English which is higher than our expectation. We din expect him to get A for English.

Tomorrow has to report to school again. Haiz. My holiday is not here yet, still one more week to go. This week, I have to rush Review Action Plan, SA1 and SA2 TOS for new Math syllabus, stock taking, Review worksheets for next year 2007 from the identified question in SA2 (most no. of failures), SEM . Next week, we have to start with the next year CORE and NON-CORE department meetings and draft out the new workplan for 2007. Unlike my fren in other school, after this week she will have her holiday. I still need to work until next week.

Never mind de! As long as I will get to enjoy later. Hehe...

I do not know why. Today I have a whole group of frens who sudden msg me in MSN at the same time at nite. Then I become unusual busy with chatting. When I tot that I should be quite free. Mayb I have not been coming online that frequent. Hehe...who to blame? Me lor? My time management is not good ma. But I am able to handle the situation. Chat, watch TV and play SUDOKU TOO with my hubby and mum in MSN. Not bad lor. I managed to attain 100% win from both my hubby and my mum. My hubby even praises me that I am clever and smart. Thanks for his compliment and I will do even better next time.

From the chat, I got to know that my fren, Meiping falls down in the middle of crossing the road. She describes her injury to me. I am shocked as she said that she hurt her shoulder, face and ... Of course, I am starting to wonder. Life brings us a lot of ups and downs. It depends on whether we can handle it. I am flashed back to my terrible day, which is not today lor. Thereafter, I am feeling so demoralised but I din express out my feelings. I consoled her and hoped that she can be more careful in the future.

From another chat, I arranged with Edna on the gathering next week Friday. Since long, we never get together and chat le. A lot of things to let loose this time, chat about the school matters, our interesting and terrible encounters in school and our office politics and so on. A lot to mention but I dun have time to spare aside. Can only do it during face to face gathering time.

Another chat, I arranged with my best friend, Katherine on the shopping spree on this Sunday. This shopping spree should be changed to window shopping le. No money means no enjoyment in possession of new thingy. But enjoyment in viewing nice and beautiful thingy nia.

Cheerios,

Brenda

The story on the Undomestic Goddess

2006-11-23T17:15:00.000+08:00

Title: The Undomestic Goddess
Author: Sophie Kinsella

The blurb for this storybook that I like...

The story of a girl who needs to slow down. To find herself. To fall in love. And to discover what an iron is for...

Samantha is a high-powered lawyer in London. She works all hours, has no home life, and cares only about getting a partnership. She thrives on the pressure and adrenalin. Until one day...she makes a mistake. A mistake so huge, it'll wreck her career.

She walks right out of the office, gets on the first train she sees, and finds herself in the middle of nowhere. Asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she is mistaken for the interviewee housekeeper and finds herself being offered the job. They have no idea they've hired a Cambridge-educated lawyer with an IQ of 158 - Samantha has no idea how to work the oven.

Disaster ensues. It's chaos as Samantha battles with the washing machine...the ironing board...and attempts to cook a cordon bleu dinner. But gradually, she falls in love with her new life in a wholly unexpected way.

Will her employers ever discover the truth?
Will Samantha's old life ever catch up with her?
And if it does...will she want it back?

An addictive read for all!

It all started with a KISS

2006-11-22T17:25:00.000+08:00

I simply love this show. She is cute and funny and he has the handsome look and smart. I am sticked to the show for hours without stopping to rest. Once more time! I listen to the MV song. Scroll down for the MV song. [adapted from youtube.com]. I simply love the song. Altogether there are 20 episodes and I watched all within 3 days time. Amazing right! If you hope to watch, you can download the whole movie clips from www.youtube.com

I feel the girl has grabbed the right opportunity and her blurness and imperfect is a perfect touch to his scholaristic mind and confident self. So touching and at some sad scenes, my tears unnoticingly dropped down. There is happy moment that I cannot control my laughter. All in all, it all started with a KISS. And there are altogether 3 kisses. Woah...Wah! the kisses really do wonders.

My new interest...

2006-11-08T10:31:00.000+08:00

Recently I got myself indulged in the sudoku game. I managed to solve the 5-star rating sudoku...hehee... My hubby bets that I cannot solve the game. And I prove him wrong. Haha

Bubble Bubbly Brenda

2006-10-28T14:27:00.000+08:00

I think I put on weight le. But, I look more bubbly than ever. Don't you think so? Hahaha

Initially a Happy day...

2006-10-25T00:10:00.000+08:00

My hubby and I went to the temple to pray before we moved on to VIVO city. Then we had our lunch at the food court. The food court's furnishing is so traditional. The food there tasted nice and yummy. A pity, we only shopped there for 2 hours nia. And we got to pay 4 dollars for 2 hours of parking at harbourfront. Cos 1/2 hour of parking is $1 and thereafter too. You must be curious why we did not park at VIVO city carpark which is free of charge. Not becos we did not want it. The queue to the carpark is unbelieveable long and no movement of cars after waited for a few minutes. So we switch to the other carpark. But that does not make a difference too. We still need to queue. However as compared to the previous one, the queue is at least moving and not stagnant. Then after which, we go to alan's parent's house. And then I have played cards with Alan, Adeline and Ah Weng (3 A's). Hahaha! Sounds rhyming! After which, I have my dinner with Alan's parents, his cousin's parents, his cousin, Adeline and Ah Weng. The dinner is sumptuous cos it got my chilli kang kong, fried prawn and tie ban toufu.

Sometimes you can be feeling so happy. At times you might be feeling sad or angry.
All these emotions just come as and when they want, without you noticing it.
I am feeling happy all of a sudden today because I make myself joke and play as much as I want. I have ppls to accompany and of cos, laughter is the best medicine in the world.
This goes on until something breaks my happiness. My quiet moment come and as usual, my hubby is the first to notice it. He knows my trouble and my unhappiness.

I do not like ppl to take away something that belongs to me.
I do not like any things of mine to be disclosed to anyone.
I hate the embarassing moment.
I hate two-timer ppls.
I love to do ppls a favour rather than get someone else to do so.

Quotes of the day!

2006-10-21T23:01:00.001+08:00

"The only discipline that lasts is self-discipline." Bum Phillips, NFL Head Coach

"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation." Arthur Ashe, Wimbledon Champ

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. John Wooden

Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there. Bo Jackson

The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before. Steve Young

To be prepared is half the victory. Miguel Cervantes

Discipline is the whole key to being successful. We all get 24 hours each day. That's the only fair thing; it's the only thing that's equal. What we do with those 24 hours is up to us. Sam Huff, NFL linebacker

Quotes of the day!

2006-10-21T23:01:00.000+08:00

Evas Em!

2006-10-18T20:45:00.000+08:00

Ym doom segnahc a tol syadawon.

T'nod emoc dna etatirri em.

yats yawa morf em. I lliw etib you emityna.

T'nod ekam em yrgna.

Tel em ffo. t'nod erutrot em.

Remarks for my Class 3D

2006-10-15T17:13:00.000+08:00

Individual Remarks for Class 3D

Mubaraq
Mubaraq is a helpful boy. He is willing to offer assistance to his teachers in numerous ways. He is a fast learner, proficient in English and mixes around well with his classmates. He could have done better in his studies if he channels his energies towards more constructive learning.

Ameera
Ameera is a reserved and well-behaved girl in class. She has done well in contributing ideas during group discussion. However, she should try to speak up more and participate in class activities. She has made a concerted effort in her studies although there is still room for improvement.

Jia Qi
Jia Qi is capable of performing her duties as a monitor readily. She is conscientious in her work and can definitely improve further. She needs to improve her comprehension in reading. She has shown an encouraging desire to better herself in her studies.

Charlyn
Charlyn is an industrious and conscientious worker who can produce consistent results. She has set an exemplary conduct to others. She takes pride in her own written work and shows eagerness in her learning. She must make a greater effort if she intends to obtain higher grades.

Jacob
Jacob is a very happy and well-adjusted boy. He must improve in his work habits if he is to gain the fundamentals needed for better grade work. He works well in groups in planning and carrying out activities. He is a trustworthy group leader and has demonstrated leadership qualities.

Jolynn
Jolynn is a sociable and outspoken girl. She gets along well with her classmates. She has a sense of humour that we all enjoy. She is able to accomplish works or tasks given to her promptly. However, she should pay closer attention to lessons in class.

Pavithiren
Pavithiren is a sociable and outspoken boy who interacts well with his classmates. He shows initiative and makes an outstanding group leader. He has continued to strive hard academically. He is capable of better results if he tries even harder.

Kendrick
Kendrick is a smart pupil who appears to be a deep thinker. He speaks with confidence in good sentences and expresses his ideas clearly. He has a good memory and can be very dependable in any of his duties.

Tian Tian
Tian Tian is a quiet and well-behaved girl in class. She has a cheerful disposition. She communicates better in small groups and works well with her peers. She should seek clarification when in doubt.

Wei Ming
Wei Ming is a quiet and modest boy. He works and interacts well with his peers. He can be trusted to carry out his work efficiently. Greater consistency in his work would definitely improve his overall grades.

Wen Yi
Wen Yi is an attentive and well-behaved boy. He is receptive to new knowledge and learns to listen to instructions more carefully. He needs to improve in his reading comprehension.

Ling Ling
Ling Ling has a pleasant disposition. She shows pride in her work and is punctual when handling her work. She needs to interact more with her classmates to overcome her shyness. She should try to read a little each day to improve in her comprehension. She needs a lot of repetition and practice in order to retain her reading vocabulary.

Lydia
Lydia is a friendly and trustworthy pupil. She has proven to be a reliable prefect. She displays positive work attitude. She is able to accomplish tasks given to her. She is enthusiastic about work in general and accepts responsibility well.

Dinesh
Dinesh is a keen and attentive boy. More effort is required for him to better himself. He requires some supervision too.

Salman
Salman is an active boy. He is always full of energy. He enjoys active participation with his classmates. He is also vocal in class discussions.

Ashraf
Ashraf has a cheerful disposition. He is an attentive boy and cooperates well with his group members. He takes on an active part in discussions and class presentation too. However, he needs to develop a better sense of responsibility and be prompt in handing his work. Handwriting needs to be improved too.

Irfan
Irfan is an effective group leader who takes initiative in helping his peers. He is one who never fails to carry out duties delegated to him. He takes the effort in checking his own work too.

Izzat
Izzat is a quiet and courteous boy. He tries his very best in his studies. He is focused during lessons and work. He displays sincerity and respect in dealing with others. However, he should try to speak up and participate more in class discussion.

Nur-Aidil
Nur-Aidil is a reliable monitor who has demonstrated leadership qualities. He accepts responsibility well and works to his fullest capabilities. He displays good working attitude and is eager to improve in all his subjects.

Kah Siong
Kah Siong is a reserved boy. He is capable of achieving satisfactory results if he makes a greater effort to do so. He needs to interact more with his classmates. He should try to do constant reading and revision of each day’s lessons to ensure that he learns thoroughly. Handwriting needs to be improved too.

Damien
Damien is a quiet and well-behaved boy who respects the rights of others. He is attentive and consistent in his work during any class work or activities. He is learning to occupy his time constructively too. Nevertheless, he needs to take an active part in class discussion.

Himayah
Himayah is a willing and industrious worker. She shows respect towards her teachers and has a positive attitude towards her work. Her indomitable spirit is able to see her through a lot.

Humaira
Humaira is a quiet and well-behaved girl. She tries her very best in her studies although she shows difficulty in grasping the Math concepts. She is focused during lessons and work. She is punctual when handing in assignments. She works and interacts well with her peers too.

Insyira
Insyira has a cheerful and friendly disposition. She is capable of better grades if she understands the subjects well. She must work hard and tries hard by spending more time on her studies.

Syuhada
Syuhada has a pleasant disposition. She submits her work on time and communicates well with her classmates. She is a helpful girl who offers her assistance to teachers and friends readily. For better understanding of each lesson, she should try to participate more actively in the lessons and focus more in her work.

Nur-Amelia
Nur-Amelia is a soft-spoken and friendly girl. She is attentive and well-behaved in class. She should be able to do well with a little effort. Nonetheless, there is plenty of room for improvement. She would improve if she developed a greater interest in her Mathematics.

Nurdiana
Nurdiana shows aptitude and interest in her studies. She is a keen learner and takes pride in her work. She is a good role model to her peers. She has the ability to follow directions, no matter in her work or explaining concepts to her friends through peer to peer learning.

Ayuni
Ayuni is a well-disciplined, trustworthy and responsible girl. She is efficient in performing her duties as a monitor very well. She is a steady and hard worker. However, there is room for even better results.

Raveena
Raveena is a friendly girl. She is attentive and well-behaved during lesson. She helps her teachers in numerous ways. Nevertheless, she needs to interact more with her peers to overcome her shyness.

Raven
Raven is a steadfast and keen learner. He takes pride in his work and gives contribution during class discussion at times. However, he needs to apply skills and concepts learnt to all his written work.

Rex
Rex is a smart and keen learner. He is observant and loves to seek information readily. He has an active nature that needs guidance. He should pay closer attention to lessons in class. Handwriting needs to be improved too.

Shana
Shana is a sweet and gentle girl. She shows respect towards teachers and peers. She is self-disciplined and is very focused in her work. She takes great pride in her work.

Shazwan
Shazwan is a pleasant and sensible pupil. He is an enthusiastic group member whenever there is a group discussion. He is receptive to new ideas. He must work and try hard to strive for excellence. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement.

Stephanie
Stephanie is a warm and friendly girl. She contributes her ideas during group work. She must not be discouraged and continued to work hard in aiming for better grades.

Wei Zhi
Wei Zhi is a resourceful and studious boy. He is responsive to class discussion. He is able to work harmoniously with his peers. He can work well with minimum supervision. He tends to sacrifice accuracy for unnecessary speed in his written work.

Yan Fei
Yan Fei can be counted upon to discharge his duties as a monitor very well. He can be trusted to carry out his tasks efficiently. He is responsive to class discussion and submits assignments on time.

Temmie
Temmie is a determined and cooperative girl. She takes pride in her work and responsive too. However, her frequent absences have affected her performance. She needs to take good care of her health.

Rui Shan
Rui Shan is a reserved girl. For better understanding of each lesson, she should try to participate more in class and mix around with her peers. She should seek clarification when in doubt.

Vignesvaran
Vignesvaran is a responsible boy who has shown self-discipline and control. He is able to follow instructions and carry them out efficiently. He is capable of even better work.

Min Hui
Min Hui is a child with strong integrity. She has a friendly disposition. She does her work diligently and often shares her ideas with her classmates. All her work is neatly and accurately done. Furthermore, she is always willing to help her friends when they are in need.

Vaitheeswari
Vaitheeswari is a well-disciplined, trustworthy and responsible girl. She is able to express herself clearly. She is not afraid to voice out her thoughts and ideas to her teachers and classmates. She shows care and concern for others too. She is focused in her studies and is eager to learn too. She makes friends quickly and is well-liked by her classmates.

Completion of My EPMS, Reflection and Lesson Plan

2006-10-15T16:26:00.000+08:00

I am feeling so elated that I have finally completed everything even my remarks for individual pupils within 2 weekends. Whew! It is simply wonderful. Now left with so much markings needed to be done. Haiz... Lucky that I would be going for PSLE Marking Ex. next week. Not much teaching and marking to be done then, except to spend more time in another school to help in recording. Yippee! At least I will not be so stress. Hahaha!

Jing Tian Ni Yao Jia Gei Wo

2006-10-15T00:17:00.000+08:00

Alan: Brenda In The House
Brenda: Alan In The House
Alan: Brenda In The House
Brenda: Alan In The House
Alan: Come On! Brenda In The House
Brenda: Alan In The House
Alan: Yeah Yeah!
Both: Our Love In The House
Both: Sweet Sweet Love

Deep in thought!

2006-10-14T23:34:00.000+08:00

Finally I finished writing my pupils' remarks. Whew! It's all completed...

Create Your Own!

My Birthday Photoshot4

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My Birthday Photoshot3

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My Birthday Photoshot2

2006-10-14T00:01:00.000+08:00

My Birthday Photoshot

2006-10-13T23:22:00.000+08:00

More photos to come... Stay tuned!

My birthday (11th October)

2006-10-11T14:55:00.000+08:00

Today it must be my most happy day. I suppose, even before the start of my lesson in school. My favourite student, Mubaraq comes to find me in the staff room and tells me that he will not be giving me any trouble for today as he says that he will make me happy. Since he knows it is my birthday, I believe that he will really make me happy by being on his best behaviour. Hopefully, he is well-behaved later on after hearing this.

Currently, I am sitting at my cubicle. My mind keeps thinking of what to eat for dinner with my hubby today. Too excited to spend candlelight dinner with him. haha..Hopefully! If he manages to read this blog and get my hint.

Today, Nisha, Kala, Lewis, and Chai Hong say 'Happy Birthday' to me. This is the best present. I am very happy.

Hope Mubaraq can make me happy everyday and I can be full of smiles everyday. Heehee!

Cheers,

Brenda

Lost favourite item = Lost my soul

2006-10-09T21:36:00.000+08:00

I am so devastated at the midst of finding back my pink box in school today. This is the whole story: The moment when I reported in the morning at around 10 am, I just wanted to bring in all the stuffs from my pigeon hole outside the staff room. Just then, I noticed that there is only the paper bag there. I recalled that I asked my class monitor to bring down my paper bag together with my pink tool box containing my markers, paper clips, Incredi Reader Stamp, bell, pink highlighter, expensive red pen, and some other things. Suddenly, I felt so panicky. Where did the class monitor put my pink tool box. I have my paper bag intact at the pigeon hole. But no matter how much I looked into the pigeon hole, nothing in pink caught my eyes. I started searching at other teachers' pigeon hole. Then my pink tool box was not in sight too. I am calming my nervousness. I intended to go into staff room and checked out on my cubicle once again. Perhaps my class monitor helped me place on my table. But alas! Nothing is found as well. I started to think of possibilities. Maybe I did not ask the monitor to bring up to the staff room. It might be left in 3D classroom. So I made a trip to the classroom and seek Siti's permission to check on the teacher's table. Nothing was found again. This time, I found myself so sick. I knew I am having slight runny nose and lerthargic in the morning. If not, I will in school earlier than 10am to do my markings. My heart overrules my mind. I felt like losing my soul and felt numb all over my body. At the unpleasant moment, I gave up on marking. And I dun even start any markings. I am not motivated to do anything and just want to go into a deep sleep to calm my nerves. I decided to send a mass email to all my colleagues to kip a lookout for my pink tool box and even write this down on the whiteboard opened to all my colleagues. I have absolutely trust in this school that I can find back my stuffs. Cos the previous incident that I lost my thumbdrive in this school and it was found back. Unlike my previous practicum school, I lost two thumbdrives and none was found back. Feeling rather cold, I looked for Nisha, my best friend. She asked me to go back which coincided with my feelings as well. I was tired to say anything but still told her about how I felt. I had ulcers in my whole mouth, and oso did not have any appetite at all. I wanted to tell the doctor to give me two days MC. I got an MC for today nia. I stay at home, crying and slept for hours from 1pm to 7pm. Then my hubby came back and drove me to eat at Rail Mall there. All this while, I am worried about my Class pupils' studies. And I cannot be so selfish too. I know that I can be easily breakdown and even cry easily. Who wants to cry? Why the person who steal my things just does not have a heart at all. Other teachers place their personal belongings - their bags in pigeon hole and it was not lost at all. Why all this cruel things jus happen to me? Why I am treated so unfairly? I am in tears from 1pm right up to 7pm. and now currently, tears still dripping down as I am writing. My soul is lost in the wanders and pls dun ask me anything about my pink tool box. I deceived myself that I have found back but it does not work at all.

My birthday wish that I made during my celebration on 8th October was simply 'Everyone must be in pink health.'

Now I want to add in a new wish.

My additional wish for my birthday: I want to keep everything that belongs to me including the pink tool box.

I know that the moment I said it out, it may not be true. But the pink tool box cannot be found back le, given 1 day allowance for me. I knew it right at the start but stupid me, still constant thinking of it. I found that I could not grow up too. Simple things like this can depressed me. But not i wanted de, uncontrollable to me.

I hope that I will be consoled and someone to stand by my side at this moment. Someone to have the same feelings as me. Really, I jus want that! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Birthday Celebration

2006-10-09T00:20:00.000+08:00

Seems like I am older by one year. Cannot believe it but to really think that I am older. Now age does not matter to me anymore. I can even happy-go-lucky to say that I am celebrating "50 da shou". I don't mind too. How many candles on the cake does not mind at all? As long as I have my birthday celebration is all I wanted. Heehee... That is the never grown up 'Brenda'. That's me!

I love all the gifts given to me and those who are present at my birthday party too. They really spend the time to come down and join me in the joyful event. Thanks so much. That's y I send tons of msg to all my friends. Just for the curiousity of some of my friends, the ranking of presents (Available for the TOP 4 Ranking nia) are as follows:
(1st) My mum paid the Hi-tea buffet for me that cost nearly 400 dollars. And somemore is the Four Seasons (Famous for its hi-tea)
(2nd) Alan gives me the most support in cleaning the house and allow me to be free of household cleaning and make me a princess for today. Hehe...And playing a good host to all my friends too, irregardless of whether issit my frens or his.... Thanks.
(3rd) I like the CUTIE heart mattress cover with the quilt given by Lip Seng, Song and Andy. They can really think of buying that for me. Just nice I am in need of a mattress cover so that I can change mine too. And of course, have a good sleep. I like my best friend, Katherine who gives me the pink precious moments cushion. Just suitable and sweet for my new car. So that I can hug as and when I want to. One is enough, lucky she is the only one who gives me. If not, too many cushions at my hse. I like the precious moment "Name SignBoard" given by Fiyonne, another of my best friend. Thanks so much. Esther, Edwin, Kelvin and Alicia who give me the strawberry homewear shoes and strawberry soft cushion seat.
(4th) MONEY and VOUCHERS....wow! That's what I want. Given by each group namely
- Karen (Laoda), Shannon, Edna and Jackson (Money)
- Shannon, Meiping, Meihong, Cailing, Lijuan, Yong Hui and Gina (Isetan Vouchers)
- Wayne, Adeline, Jia Juan and Keat Seng (Seiyu Vouchers)
- Susan and Jasmine (Mattress cover)
- Qiuyan - Best friend (Charles and Keith Voucher)
- Jennifer and Dave (Money)
- My mum-in-law and dad-in-law (Money)
- My aunty (Money)
All the above under 4th not in any ranking order! Simply another great gift for me to change my mattress cover. Thanks!

At the next blog post, I will attach all my friends' photos and mine too during my birthday celebration. Stay Tuned!...

In School... My feelings at this moment...

2006-10-06T16:27:00.000+08:00

I am so devastated and drain out of energy by this child, Mubaraq. Just call his mum and inform her of his doings. He disturb his friends around him, tell lies to me, disrupt my lesson and simply don't pay attention. He is well-known in our school for his behaviour. Every teacher walks pass me will ask me how is Mubaraq in your class. Cos previous 2 teachers who take him in their class cannot control him at all. And now he is crying outside the staff room. This is because I call his mum and he is most scared of his mum and dad. They will cane him everytime any teachers call. I try not to call his mum for weeks and now my endurance level drops. I cannot believe that he does not understand the concept of 2m = 200cm and insist that 2m = 2000cm. He ranks the highest mark in my class and consider to be first place in class position. Even the whole class correct him that 2m = 200cm. Mayb he is joking. I ignore that. Then come his funny and irritating acts. He can make my heart boil. He makes animal noises. I try to tape down his voice and would like him to hear it. But this is no use.

k...updates again....Now time for my class le ...

Hey Blogger!

2006-10-02T18:30:00.000+08:00

This time, my first entry in October. Trying to finish typing in 3 minutes time and I will be going out for dinner with him.

I have done a lot of things during the past 3 days. I have done my marking for composition, lesson plans and even updates on my class website - www.wvps3d.blogspot.com
Finally, I got my new car. My hubby and I went on a car spree to a few places. And I got my colleague a birthday gift too. Somemore I booked the Hi-Tea buffet and confirmed with most of my friends about my birthday celebration. I even drew a dolphin to ask the cakeshop auntie to help me fax over to the bakers to check if they can help me draw the design on my birthday cake. Simply wonderful and amazing that the cakeshop auntie told me that my design is praised by some of her customers. Even they confirmed that the design can be done with 2kg of cake. Previously I ordered 1.5kg, have to upgrade to 2kg. Of course, I asked for a discount from the auntie and she was someone who can be negotiated.

Journal for 28/9

2006-09-28T00:18:00.000+08:00

Finally completed my reflection given by my VP and just email to her. Now back to Journal writing, although I bring back a stack of science remediation worksheets to be marked, computed and entered the number of pupils who got that particular question correct.

Count down to my school SA2 for Primary 3, left 17 days more. And I am still lacking with 3 more chapters for Maths. English almost completed. For Science, I am still lacking with 2 more chapters (Plant parts and Magnets). I believe the topic on Magnets, pupils should understand since the trip to the Science Centre for their Enrichment classes conducted by a trainer.

Count down to my birthday celebration, left 10 days more. My mum has booked the Hi-Tea buffet for me and I have messaged almost all my friends who I would like to invite. Hopefully I din miss out any friends.

Count down to my actual birthday, left 13 days more. A joyous Occasion for me! Mayb my pupils will be celebrating for me. Cos they asked me for permission to have a birthday party for me in class but I forbid it for the time being. All bcos of the syllabus and the need to complete.

Count down to my new car. Dunno if Alan and I can get our car by this Saturday or latest next week. Hehe....Got lotsa of ideas where we are going after we got our car.

Count down to my honeymoon this December.

Count down to my sleep now...

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Zzzzzzzzz....

Dialogue
Brenda: Cya Blogger! Muakz! Going to meet Zou Gong and my wonderful dreams!
Blogger: Go and sleep la! Don't sleep too late. A person needs to have at least 8 hours of sleep a day.
Brenda: OK! no worries! I wun bother u le.
Blogger: I am too tired to listen to u.
Brenda: Sama-Sama! I will shut you down and zip your mouth! Hahaha!!!!!
Blogger: Wei! WEI!

NO RESPONSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Journal for today is never ending!

2006-09-26T22:53:00.000+08:00

P.S: Bcos of my precious sleep, I have to end here...If not, tml too tired again!

The only happy thing: [I am happy to receive the msg from my hubby that our car plate number is out le. To me, our car plate number seemed very easy to remember. Car plate number is SGL 6786 E. To us, this means "SinGapore Lovers 6786 Excellent/Everlasting" It does symbolise something unique for the two of us. Ok for now!]

Sad thingy come a whole long stretch... First started with me waking up so early and so looking lerthagic. Next have to reach school at around 8am to mark the books and got real angry when most of my pupils just hack care on their work. Show untidyness and do not bother at all wen i am panicky for their coming SA2. What can I do? Simply have to re-teach again at the expense of my anger. What to do? I am borned to a teacher. I guess so. So I need to treasure my profession and withstand all frustration and unhappiness.

Secondly, I have to bring them to Science Centre. Then this girl, Jolynn overslept and kept calling me over my hp. Saying that she wanted to join the class when the bus had already left the school for Science Centre. She told me that she wanted to come down. I told her to stay at home and there was no need for her to join us since the school bus had left. But she insisted. Then when she reached school, she called me once again. This time, we were having science enrichment lesson in Science Centre. And over the phone, she said she would be coming down to Science Centre with her daddy. And you know what, she told me that was her father who forces her to come down. Who knows if she lied? I think it must have been her who want to come for the excursion. If it was her parent, they will wake her up punctually and she wud not be late. Dare to tell lies to me. Anyway I let the matter rest.

Thirdly, in class I had only a few periods of lesson today. Hopefully to complete the lesson that I had spent lots of efforts to plan over the weekends. Sacrificing my weekend for my pupils' study, dunno if it was worth it anot? Then I got a whole mountain of worksheets brought over from other classes. I think the clerk had jus finished zapping a lotsa of worksheets. It really drove me crazy. Pile on my table even almost wan to topple over. My pupils all watched with goldfish eyes. Stun me too with my mouth open wide. Really demoralised me, but I jus told my pupils. We do not care about the worksheets, is the understanding that is more important. Worse come to worse, I dun give them the worksheets and I need to see results from them. But sometimes I cannot believe that I am wasting papers. But I will still force them to do. Sometimes hard work will give results de.

Fourth, my class is the first to leave the class and the first line in queue. Then other classes come along and all jump queue... I stop my class from going off, be more gentleman to give way to other teachers who wan to jump queue and wan send their pupils to the gate first. You know how I feel. Worse lor. So tired and still trying to act I am so kind to all. Dunno why I have such a nice heart and got bully by other teachers. So I let other classes go off first. Anyway oso good to stay my class back a bit longer as a punishment to them.....(think on the good side!)

Fifth, Got to do my EPMS (work review) and somemore tmr got level meeting. And I was feeling so sick now to talk about anything. Jus wana leave something here and continue next time.

YOU KNOW why I dun seldom write here le....cos BUSY LOR>..wat to do? work like a WATERFALL...kip on coming, cannot resist it!

ya! not to forget...a lot of ppls jus msg me today that they dun come for my birthday...tat upsets me the most. After all the planning of ordering the hi-tea buffet, my birthday cake and even buy a new dress for my birthday. SO sad! And I msg a lot of ppls wen it was supposed to be my REST time.

Forever,
Bubbly Brenda :)

Note: Everything recorded here [except the happy thing] will be forgotten once I wake up for a fresh new day.

Journal for Today

2006-09-25T22:03:00.000+08:00

I am back again! Just for a short while. Tmr I would be bringing my wvps pupils to Science Centre. It is gona be another tiring day cos we are setting off at 9.20am and will be back in school ard 12 plus and continue with our afternoon lesson. I will have tons and tons of marking yet to be done. Sad me! I am also awaiting for my birthday celebration this coming October too. On 8th October, I will be having my Hi-tea buffet cum birthday cake cutting which begin at 2pm. It will be at my new house. Hope those who want to come, pls try to contact me asap. I will be happy to see a whole lotsa of u ppls coming. Heehee!

Journal for today!

2006-09-19T22:28:00.000+08:00

A hectic day is over! Tomorrow will be another hectic day. Got tons of work to go through with my pupils and somemore I need to rush the syllabus. I do hope my pupils will cooperate with me. If not, I do not know if I am able to finish the topic on time for their SA2. Now I know that I need to forgo their revision. Haiz. Tomorrow will try my very best to know as much as I can. Next week Alan and I are getting our car register le and also generate our car number too. Wow! So amazing! Finally our Kia Picanto is here.

Back mapling!

2006-09-19T01:10:00.000+08:00

I was back in maple the moment I came home from dinner. I had my dinner with Alan at Jack's Place today. It was so coincidence that I met my West View Pupils there. I tried so hard to level right from 60% at 10.30pm. Then I finally was level 75 at the time 1.07am. Woot! That's lousy of me! Blame me lor, dun go in maple to train at all. stuck at level 74 for how many months liao - perhaps half a year also not sure, or even 1 year. I was just a lazybum. Congrats myself for leveling haha...amazingly after all my backaches.

It is time for me to sleep nw! Bye Blogger!
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(___::.....::____) Cute little plaster! Learn from my NIE friend, Matthea from her MSN...

Cheerios and Cherish,
Brenda

Flashback

2006-09-17T22:17:00.000+08:00

Sad to hear from the news today. That's a scholar guy pushed his gf down the MRT track. How can he do such a thing to his beloved? He should not have resorted to the crime even if it is merely a break-up. What is really wrong with his mind? Luckily, that his gf survived the ordeal. His gf has a quick reflexes to save her own life. I believe that she must have a different perspectives and hope for a new beginning. Sometimes this make me wonder if guys really treasures their girlfriends.

About the Poem

2006-09-14T23:00:00.000+08:00

This Poem was written to let out some of my frustration. I live far from my family, and often times feel alone. I get angry for being so far away, yet there is really nothing I can do to remedy it. This poem mainly states all the feelings you go through, the feelings you feel, when you think you cannot feel anymore.

Lost
by Kaunie Hagensen

Confusion

Anxiety

Anger and

Pain

Despair

Hatred

Isn't it all the same?

Turmoil

Anguish

Pity and Revenge

Spurn

Condemn

When is it going to end?

Loneliness

Heart ache

Must I be disturbed?

Desolate

Forlorn

Will I always be alone?

From: Brenda

VOTE FOR HIM -> ALAN

2006-09-14T22:55:00.000+08:00

VOTE FOR ME!

Amazing Alan!

If you feel that I meet at least one criteria below, pls vote for Amazing Alan.

I am a extremely-funny person. (Ai Kai Wan Xiao) Do you feel so?

I am extra-helpful. (I help my friends and colleagues most of the time.)

I am super-friendly. (Cos I make friends with everyone)

I am goodie boy-boy. (Cos I born in the year of dragon - industrious and reliable)

I am damn-humorous. (Sometimes I am the joke but most of the time I crack jokes!)

I am a ultra-dependent friend. (Cos I treasure my friends.)

I have a amazing personality. (I am enthusiatic on most events and you can count on me to complete a task)

K...Up to now...I will not fight over votes with Bubbly

P.S: Please vote for Bubbly but if you feel that Amazing deserves a pat on the shoulder, vote for me! Haha...

Will love you even if you don't vote for me,Amazing Alan :)

GLOBAL WARMING. THE SIGNS ARE OBVIOUS!!!!

2006-09-14T19:39:00.000+08:00

"So-so" day for me only...

2006-09-14T19:33:00.000+08:00

Dearest blogger,

My usual routine came back again. Sit in front of the computer, browsing through websites - checking emails, finding materials or resources, play mini games.

Then I am waiting now for my husband to come back from his jog. As usual, I will be going with him to makan at bukit panjang plaza. Today I suggest we can eat at Jack Place and the treat will be on me.

Just dun wish to mention my teaching in 3D class. Tired of mentioning. Sometimes really demoralising. Haiz

KK. Tonight I got to enjoy my TV show. Cos I finished writing my minutes for contact time. And yesterday I finished at 12am and sent to my VP to vet through.

Only me,
Brenda

Moody and depression

2006-09-13T20:44:00.000+08:00

I am back again. This time to lodge complaint of school management system that it is not fair. Next year, I am teaching back my current class. Today, I just get to know from the contact time that we will be having a 2-years cycle. So it means that next year I am taking Primary 4 and the same class. Oh my god! I will be getting back some rascals, especially the talkative and disruptive - Mubaraq, not handling up tons of work and telling lies - Ashraf, not paying attention and always engages in irrelevant topics - Rex and Jolynn. You know lor. I am fresh new teacher. And I am feeling like I am thrown into a cauldron, facing these hyperactive kids. Other teachers got better classes than mine. So sad! How I wish I can rest for a year.

BUT, now I am trying to make myself feel better, giving myself better excuses. I think they do these because we have already better rapport with our class and know their problems at fingertips. All we need to do is to better ourselves in classroom management and focus more into their studies. Mayb they stick with me for 2 years, there mayb tremendous improvements in their work. Haha. Who knows?

Then today I find myself filled with so much things to do, ranging from minutes taking, marking books, vetting SA2 papers, issuing consent forms for science centre excursion, looking for TA to register my token and of course, one more things which I dun have the time to do. Find Mdm Poh to get a new CCA. Haiz. Wan to get more days of MC oso cannot. Cos I cannot be so irresponsible and skip my work. That day attends my BT course and the relief teacher marks the math worksheet with my class. All done so terribly and he jus mark a tick or cross for the problem sums, never even give method mark for the working they done correct. All in a mess and I have to explain to pupils. Find myself very lerthargic, jus to teach for a few months nia.

Another matter is the preparation for the children's day concert. The time draws near and I am put in charge for the afternoon session. Sianzation! And I have to stage 2 performances, one with the new teacher. Tml all of us will be down for discussion. Another is a swordplay performance, which I will do it with my P3 level. We are learning how to use the sword in different stances. Hehe!!!

After all the voicing out, much more relax. AHHHHhhhhhh~~! Feeling beta!

Await for my birthday

2006-09-11T00:48:00.000+08:00

I am having my birthday celebration on the 8th October 2006. I will have a Hi-Tea Buffet at my new house (Blk 616 Senja Road #06-66 Singapore 670616). Hope to see all my friends present to celebrate my birthday. Although I will be older by 1 year , I wish that I am always so young in heart. Heehee! I have no idea what cake design I should order. Mayb by then, I have clue as to what I really wan. As for birthday present, I am no preference. But hor, I hope my friend would buy something for me. Even if there is nothing, a red packet for me will do. I LOVE MONEY de. cos I sure can buy lots of things to make myself happy. Recently quite broke la. Sad sia.

VOTE for your favourite ME!

2006-09-10T15:39:00.000+08:00

VOTE FOR ME! Bubbly Brenda
If you feel that I meet at least one criteria below, pls vote for Bubbly Brenda.
I am a loving person. (Ren Jian Ren Ai) Do you feel so?
I am helpful. (I lent a listening ear at times, so most of the time I am quiet.)
I am friendly. (Cos I am outgoing and bcos of my horoscope - Libra)
I am naughty. (Cos I born in the year of Monkey)
I am humorous. (Sometimes I will make u laugh cos of my silly jokes or silly me?)
I am a trustworthy friend. (Cos I treasure friendship a lot.)
I have a bubbly character. (I am always smiling even in photographs, although the smile looks fake. Dun laugh wor!)

K...Up to now...I will add on more points wen I think of it.

P.S: Please vote cos I bet with Alan le. I must win!
Loving you when you vote for me,
Bubbly Brenda

Sunday for us meant a lot!

2006-09-10T15:27:00.000+08:00

Today is meant to be a resting day for both Alan and I. We slack at home by sleeping until almost 12pm. Then we have our breakfast downstairs at Senja Grand. Hehe...I happen to mit my westvps pupil, Temmie. I supposed that she looks surprised when she sees me. Cos I looks so casual in my dressing. I jus wear a pink mini short and matching white top with a pink flip-flop. I somehow feel that I am so haggard-looking cos I din comb my hair and just hope to have a quick breakfast with my hubby. After the breakfast, it is around 1pm. So I supposed that the one we have is not entirely breakfast. Is more of a brunch (Breakfast cum lunch) ? Off we went home for our favorite show (Ch 56) - The magician of love. I have finished the whole series of the show. But I am still cling on to the show. Hoping to revive my addictive feeling again. hehe... Then now I am sitted in front of the computer, surfing internet by browsing thru my blog and updates my blog together with my hubby. We are so bo liao. I believe a lot of u will feel so. But it's ok. As long as we feel happy doing it, we wun mind what others think of us. Am I right, hubby?

Another thing is that my hubby called the cleaning lady to come our house to clean our windows for us and he will paid her according to the hours. Whew! One less housework to do. Spared me from that...hehee...Nice of my hubby!

Now I am going to start my lesson plan and hope to do the final editing before I sent to my Reporting officier. k?

Cheerios,
dolp aka omg (dolphinslove aka oh my god)
Brenda

2006-09-10T15:18:00.000+08:00

Army girl? That's me! hmph! Heehee!

Lovey-Dovey AB

2006-09-10T02:07:00.000+08:00

I love this show 'full house' a lot. Hehe...My hubby said to me before. He said my character looks so much alike like this gal ->

I am up to a lot of mischief and very special at times lor.

I hope that we two can be so loving like them ----------------->

Even till we aged ... which is years later...
haha!!!!! Interesting picture ------------------------------->

But I dun wana to draft out a merger with my hubby. Geezzz...

Complain, complain and complain

2006-09-10T01:55:00.000+08:00

I would like to complain that my salary now sucks man. The growth package - salary increment only applies to the new teachers who are graduating soon and not us. Not fair!

I would like to complain about the coming Monday which I need to attend the classroom management course. And I have to be absent from class which means my class will be laggin in syllabus. And wen I am back, I nid to rush syllabus and u know lor. If you go too quick for the topic, my pupils will be blur and do not understand a single thingy. So bo bian! I nid to make sure they know it. And hopefully I dun fall sick, nid to pass this tough stage even though it is not possible. I believed that I would be able to do it. That's me, Brenda! Only Brenda is capable of doing this thing. Haha! Trying to boost my morale. Geezzzz...

I would like to complain of the time I spent with my hubby. Less and less time. Cos my hubby says being a teacher is a commitment to school at all times. And even at home, he sees me doing work and even asleep, I can dream of work. Work! Work! Work! When will this thingy end?

I would like to complain that I hate doing housework. So many thingy to do and my hubby oso being doing so many housework. What to do? No maid! And do I look like Tai-Tai? Ridiculous! I dun earn that much to enjoy a life of a Tai-Tai. Believe it anot is all up to u! Dun ever ask me, who cares!

So many complaints!

I think blogger is mad at me le.

K la! I will stop here. All right?

'Tian Mi' Supper

2006-09-10T01:40:00.000+08:00

Dearest Humble Hubby,

My nicey and forever caring hubby make crossiant sandwiches for my supper today.
He have added in eggs, hotdog and "Wu Chan Rou".
Yummy! I can smell it from the room when he is frying the "wu chan rou" and eggs.

Lotsa Love from your wife,
Bubbly Brenda

Get together, Hi-5! + Free Trial at skinlab

2006-09-10T00:50:00.000+08:00

Dear blogger,

Today I have a wonderful and splendid evening with my Hi-5 gang.

Before I talked about that, let me mention about my trip to skinlab. I have asked Alan to accompany me to skinlab cos there will be free trial and I would be able to take up one of the package which I am very enthusiastic about it. I want to take up the package on hair removal under my armpits. But alas! You would be surprised to know that I am so scared of pain. The I2PL has caused me stinging and unbearable pain. Like what my fren and alan have said, I have zero tolerance level. I am forced to believe it now. That session leaves a deep impression in my heart. Before that, I even went to have a try on the body contouring. And this actually goes thru 3 stages. At first, I thought that it is a painless thingy and decides to change my decision after I go through the first 2 stages. Then it comes the 3rd stage which they vacuum the fats in my tummy. I hate my fats in me because of its stubbornness. That is why I felt the dragging of the machine on my tummy and the pain felt like "you are trying to remove your hands stuck together with super glue". I can still recall the incident. But after all, it is over le. Thinking of that, it is really very embarassing and awkward situation. Hopefully, I dun put Shannon and Jennifer in difficult spot. But seriously, I am not interested in the facial products of skinlab. Cos currently I am indulged in my own skin care products which is dermatics. I am only interested in hair removal in skinlab but after the free trial, do you think I dare to think about it in future. Absolutely NO!

After the conversation among Alan, Jennifer, Shannon and I, Alan and I left the place and we go shopping at Border and Isetan until about 7pm. Then Alan has to mit his guy frens and I have to mit my Hi-5 gal buddies. We both coincidentally mit our frens at Orchard MRT station ctrl. And do you believe we actually mit our frens at 7pm. Wa! Same time and same spot!

Then I saw my frens and join them to chat. And I left Alan with his fren. It is oso nice of Alan to come forward and say 'Hi' to my frens. Then he left to join his group of frens. The threesome (Edna, Karen and I) made our way to find a spot for our dinner. We din walk far and settle in 'Pizza Walker' and we started ordering our food before the arrival of our 2 frens. I have pasta while they two have pizzas. Edna and I have our desserts as chocolate cake too. It is very sinful but we still go ahead with it.

Time passed...

One of my Hi-5 gang, Jennifer arrived with her fren. Jennifer sat for around 10 minutes with a short chit-chat session and bid goodbye to us. Haiz, one person down le! What to do? We hope that Shannon will be able to join us. And really she joined us shortly. We went shopping again and I bought 2 blouses. Waste money, right? That is my character ma, see nice nice clothes must buy de if not regret and somemore it is cheap lor.

The four of us went to search for a place for coffee cum gossiping session. And then we cannot find any seats at starbucks nor coffee bean. The reason is that no one willing to stand up and give up their seats to 4 pretty gals like us. Mayb must ask Laoda to show her power. haha!!!! So we manage to get ourselves a place at McCafe. Then I ordered Iced Chocolate, same as Karen. Our chit-chat cum gossiping session began. TaDa...That's all. As for the gossiping session, I will keep it a secret. Haha! Dun itch for that....Heehee!

Cheers and nitey to all,
Brenda

Paper Plates Craft for my P1 pupils

2006-09-09T01:37:00.000+08:00

I intend to get my P1 pupils to design and make animal mask or paper plates craft.

SAMPLE ---------------------------------------->>>

The sample shows a bumble bee. Is it cute? But I doubt my P1 pupil will make something like that ---->

How about the bottom one. The frog paper plate? Is the colour and its design too complicated? I am not sure too. Worse come to worse, I get them to make panda, bear or lion, much more easier.

Gotcha! I am performing on Children's day

2006-09-09T01:09:00.000+08:00

Oh no! Today the news reach me. Is it a bad or good news? Search me!
I am back in West View and Judy come to inform me that I need to perform 2 times during Children's day. Once is with my primary 3 level teacher and we have not thought of anything yet. No discussion so far, waiting for it to come. Another is with all the new teachers who just came in the month of May to July. And I am of course one of them.

I give my suggestions to my colleague, Kala. My suggestions are to have a short skit - preferably wearing the pupils' uniform and acting like the behaviour of some disruptive and hyperactive kids. Our skits can involve a few teachers acting as pupils of West View Pri and one of them act as the discipline teacher and another as the Principal. I think you know how my skit is going. Just a typical school day with the morning flag raising ceremony and moving back to classroom. That's all. TaDa!

Another suggestion is to do a fashion show by getting unique clothes for teachers to do catwalk on the hall stage.

We also have the third suggestion which is do a choreograph dance. (Hopefully my colleague, Nisha will be able to help us choreograph the special movement of the dance steps.)

Up to now, these are all the workable suggestions. If you have any suggestions for the coming Children's Day, kindly leave a note in my tagboard and I will get back to you.

Cheers,
Brenda

IN for another NEW Game 'Auditionsea'

2006-09-09T01:02:00.000+08:00

The website is 'www.auditionsea.com'
Can you believe I am a game addicter?
Heehee...I have recently been entertaining myself with this dance groove game.
The songs are very enticing to my ears and you will learn to appreciate the rhythm of the taps that follow the songs closely. How wonderful and pleasing to my ears!
If there is a recommendation, I would give it 3 stars. Do you know why? Not exactly five. The game can be improved with less disruption from server disconnection and its slow loading time.

In dilemma between boredom n restless...

2006-09-06T23:28:00.000+08:00

Picture showed a lovely Valentine Elephantie! Just to submit some picture here... (Requested by my sis)

There is a huge difference between boredom and restless. Now, I know it. I think I am more of restless because of the continuity chasing after every show whether it is in www.youtube.com or from rented VCD or DVD or even borrow from my colleague. I think the lacking in sleep and frustration make my body feel so heaty. I hate the heatiness in me. Can someone pull the devil out of me? Stop me from chasing after show. Haiz now going to get myself addicted to Channel 55 le. Devil in me! wahaha...Gosh! Do you believe that I am irritated by myself.

Oh ya hor! Dunno why? My sis msg me in tagboard, then flood my tagboard but I oso dun care leh. Aiyo. Mayb this time I am showing boredom.

And now my hubby figure out my 'PINK MP3 player - Samsung' for me. Very pek chey over the chinese words lor. Wan download chinese songs then hor the chinese words dun appear. My sis de MP3 player can display chinese words, dunno how she does it de...If she sees this msg, pls tell me wor. In doubts de Brenda, always look so "fan". Haiz...

So you know. Am I having boredom or just being restless? Please advise!

Chef-to-be or Housewife-to-be

2006-09-06T19:10:00.000+08:00

Can you believe Brenda is cooking?

And somemore she is immersed in cooking!

Since when did I start to flip open recipe books in POPULAR and tear pages under cooking column in magazines?

I love to taste dishes and hope that I can make similar one next time.

Oh mine! Today I am making a simple meal. TaDa...That's chicken rice. It sounds simple, but must appreciate my effort to marinate the chicken and prepare the seasonings. Most impt of all, the rice must be cook in the right proportion and with the right amount of water. To make everything perfect, I must not overlook certain things such as the flavour, the timing and others.

For the past months, I have been cooking other dishes like spaghetti, seafood soup, tofu soup, fried vege, dumpling soup, steamed promfret fish, niang doufu, fried rice.

All the above are just the basic cooking skills. I hope that in near future, I can whip up a fabulous meal. Wait and see wor!

Wana try? Hehe. But I paiseh to let u try... Better to keep low profile. heehee...

Happy Hubby

2006-08-25T12:55:00.000+08:00

Yeah, happy hubby is back posting once again...

Why is he so happy? Well...

My birthday is still half a year away but I am going for my In-Camp Training (ICT). Yeah! I can meet up with my ex-army mates and catch up old times. However, have to clear my Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) and that's why I am training so hard for it.

My bubbly is going to have the whole bed to herself...OMG... hopefully she can keep the house spick and span during my absence. The list of housework includes laundry, vacuum of house, mopping, ironing, clearing of food from the fridge (her speciality *_*) and locking the house before leaving (Don't forget!)

Yeah! This Sunday will be going to the travel fairs as heavily advertised in the papers. Hopefully we can catch the exotic destinations like Turkey, West America if we cannot get the popular destinations like Japan and Europe. Every tour works on a budget and this time round it will not be any different. Bubbly is right, we must attend our friends' wedding. We cannot afford to skip otherwise "mei yi qi" (no friendship)...

Before I sign off, Bubbly must take good care of herself when I am away... Eat well, rest well and less late nights. Muaks *o*

Your fantastic partner
Hubby

Happy Bubbly

2006-08-24T23:58:00.000+08:00

Bubbly is back again!

Hip Hip Hooray! Hip Hip Hooray!

Why is Bubbly so happy?

The reason is ...

The one week September Holiday is coming soon!

And her birthday (11th October) is drawing near too. And she will have her birthday celebration.

Another is that she can occupy the whole bed for the whole of next week. Cos her hubby is away for reservist.

But she does hope that her hubby comes back and help her with the housework...

Hehe... Please don't say I torture my hubby. I would not dare to!

Another most important thing of all, this Sunday...

This Sunday, she will be going to attend the travel fair with her hubby and will try to book for their honeymoon package this December between 10 December to 22 December. Cos her hubby's friend wedding on the 9th December and bubbly's friend wedding on the 23th December. So poor thing, they got to sacrifice a few days to be in Singapore. So that means they can only have up to 13 days of honeymoon nia. Either they go Japan or Europe. Not yet decide. But will see the package.

But hor, Bubbly loves all the places - Hokkaido and Japan Disneyland as well as Switzerland, Paris and London.
So she has not made up her mind yet.

And hor, Hubby loves the cheaper price, so he is doing a comparison between these two places before he decides on it.

Ta-Da, the final result will be....

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 - Ker-Blam!

Watch out for the next blog to see where we go... Don't be sad. Will keep you update de!

National Day Eve

2006-08-10T15:01:00.000+08:00

Have a fun day with my NIE frens! We have our buffet dinner at Novotel. The food is delicious except for the mussels. The waiter can even explain to us that the mussels are from france and that's y it has the awful smell. Lucky for us, we try once and not going to upset our stomach. I believe this is unbelievable for the high-class place to serve such foods. Anyway I do like their strawberry dipped in chocolate fondue. Sweet and juicy to my taste buds.

After that sumptuous meal treated by Jackson and Karen, we decided to go find a place to drink wine. We ordered 2 bottles of red wine and Shannon ordered 1 glass of lychee Martini. I have a sip out of Shannon's drink. Then we played guessing games till 12, the loser had to drink up the whole glass. This is now that Karen had to drink up 2 glasses of wine continuously. So ke lian! Lucky Jackson was there to send her back after she was drunk. When the clock ticked 12, then it was time that we were leaving the place. I took a cab home. It costed me 15 dollars for the midnight charge.

Luckily, Alan came down to fetch me. When I reached my hse, then I was dizzy and the whole place seem twirling in the midst of my eyes. So that is me! Not good in alcohol and still drink so much. Kena scolded by Alan and I had a hard time to fall asleep. My head is spinning and I felt so uncomfortable even after a bath.

And the next day (National Day), I spent the whole day to sleep cos I have a slight fever. BUT, I love the day out with them all. Hope that there will be another time again. We will be meeting next Saturday for our math course.

Sick n useless bum...tat's me!

2006-06-12T00:51:00.000+08:00

Today I am simply laying in bed, and sleeping the whole morning till afternoon. Online to chat a while and back to sleep again. Even dinner time, my hubby actually cooks a fabulous meal for me. He makes porridge with steamed fish and fried mixed vegetables. It is delicious even tho' is a simple meal. Then as a reward for him cooking for me, I ironed the clothes. I know that guys hate ironing, m i right? Then I teach him too hw to iron neatly and correctly. He seems amazed at me being his shi fu. However, he really admired my ability to iron. His smile and praise jus make my day.

Now at nearly 1am. I am feeling lethargic, whole body no strength at all. The beginning of weekdays of lonesome moment inflicts certain degree of fears. I welcome frens a lot. Just as this weekend, my hubby guy frens come and stay overnite at our new hse to join us to watch the world cup matches. The house is filled with laughter and noises. No more quiet moments, but this moments diminished le. They stayed until morning and go breakfast with my hubby, leaving me sleeping until afternoon. I know I am sick le. So I am too lazy to get out of bed.

actually i wan to go on bloggin de. But too tired le....I tink i better go sleep le...in any case my flu becomes worse n tml i alone at home again. If u ppls drop me a call, i will be more happy. I really hope my fren can call n chat with me. That's a happy thingy wen my hubby went work, but i will have someone to entertain me. But hor, my fren only called me during weekends wen i was real busy de.

Sick Bubbly Brenda

2006-06-11T17:09:00.000+08:00

SICK BRENDA!

LAYING ON BED, SLEEPING TO CURE
HER FLU N HEADACHE

ONLINE uploaded Video n Photos for moi wedding

2006-06-11T17:02:00.000+08:00

Check out the following websites:

1) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2982374675208813940&pr=goog-sl
2) http://sg.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kblee_alan/my_photos

I will update these photos with another photos video on "tekan the groom" and more photos during the wedding dinner night. Please check back for more updates!

Movie date

2006-06-08T23:33:00.000+08:00

Since the day we got married, we have been to watch the movie titled "Over the hedge". I treasure every little moment that we have. I don't know if I am innocence or I just want the best of everything. I wana share the difficulties that he has, whereas he kept everything to himself. Even his heart is in pain, even he has difficulties in breathing, he dun wan to share with me. I do not know if he trusts me. I am feeling loneliness in the night. I am stress too. I share my troubles with him, but he rejects listening to me. He says I am big enuff to withstand stress and troubles. I nid to grow up and be more mature. I believe I can do it. I dun want to live in my own past shadow. I want to outgrown my own strength and achieve what I believe I can do it. I learnt to keep my own feeling and just to type here to vent my anger. But I tink I am not doing the right thing. Sooner I will kick off this bad habit of mine. One day, I will SURE do it de. Kambatte!

Will you keep your promise?

2006-06-08T23:23:00.000+08:00

I love and cherish you...

When you protect me from all troubles
When you give in to me even if I am in the wrong
When you spare a thought for me
When you do not vent your anger in work on me
When you care and love me all the while
When you do not tell lies
When you are in the bad mood, at least inform me and share with me
When you make me your first priority in life
When you praise me
When you hug me tight
When you love to eat what I have cooked for you
When you send little, sweet and cute message to me over your hp
When you buy me special gift once in a while to reward me
When you remember our anniversary (dating, marriage, etc)
When you hold my hands tight

BRENDA PTE. LTD.

It's finally over!

2006-06-08T16:09:00.000+08:00

My wedding preparation and the wedding day itself have gone in a swift. Now, I am spenting most of the time with my hubby. He is working now while I am online, doing household chores, groceries shopping and blah blah blah. Today is almost my 4th day of cooking! I have been using the slow cooker to boil the soup le, nid to boil for hours. Then I will cook the rest when the time draws near. He will most prob be back at ard 6 plus. So I will start cook around 6pm. Yesterday, we went to the pasar malam near our house. By the time we reached home, my hubby was so tired but he still needed to check emails and other stuffs. Ard 11 plus, both of us are asleep. This morning, as usual, I prepared breakfast for him which include a cup of tea and siew mai with char siew bao.

What's Brenda's true color?

2005-12-23T13:31:00.000+08:00

My true color is Brown!

You're brown, a credible, stable color that's reminiscent of fine wood, rich leather, and wistful melancholy. Most likely, you're a logical, practical person ruled more by your head than your heart. With your inquisitive mind and insatiable curiosity, you're probably a great problem solver. And you always gather all of the facts before coming to a timely, informed decision. Easily intrigued, you're constantly finding new ways to challenge your mind, whether it's by reading the newspaper, playing a trivia game, or composing a piece of music. Brown is an impartial, neutral color, which means you tend to see the difference between fact and opinion easily and are open to many points of view. Trustworthy and steady, you really are a brown at heart.

You should know who I meant

2005-12-21T00:28:00.000+08:00

I have been avoiding you and i hate you to the core. I meant business and all I say is true. I regret being so nice to you when you treat me like a wall. Nothing can draw us closer and we are not opposite poles too. The only way is to make us repel. I have nightmares and predictions that I will not able to tolerate your behaviour and your attitudes towards me. However, I try hard to come close you. You do not even take notice of it. Is it because I do not exist in your heart or because you want to leave me alone to think? Oh my god! Can really such a thing happen to me? Can my nightmares be converted to dreams that leaves a loving deep print in my life. Can I have my own fate back in my hands? :`(

What on earth have I been doing????

2005-12-03T19:23:00.000+08:00

I have been training my character bubblygirl in my aquila maple account...Finally I have levelled up....And I am able to get the wu sun as my weapon. Just came back from my new house, I went there to mop floor and clean up. Now I am at alan's house, scolded by him for taking 1.4 million from his maple account...hehe ....who cares? He is only angry for a while, acting u know lor... BUt after a while, he goes bathing. We both now wait for our dinner at his house. This coming Saturday, my jiemeis all coming my house to think of ways to tekan alan on the day. And is more like a gathering... don't you think so? Then tomorrow, ALan going his running challenge and I still drag him out to look for some of our furniture and wedding flavours. I supposed he is very awake and more refreshed after running. But he insists that he will be tired. He is just want to change to another weekends which I am fully booked...hehe..... anyway, in the end, he agrees lor...(for my special request!) haha.... And I have been going out with my best friend, Qiuyan....to shop, eat and watch movie..... That's fun, man!