the song. It makes me think about my circumstances....wow. Such great encouragement.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Sun's New Song
Sun's new song. I stumble upon this online. I listened to the track. I really loved it though. I can't seem to put it here.
the song. It makes me think about my circumstances....wow. Such great encouragement.
the song. It makes me think about my circumstances....wow. Such great encouragement.
This few days, i have noticing about women and sorta compared them (or should i say us) with that of the historical english and chinese type. Amazingly, i remembered this. So, to all the women out there, this is dedicated to you.
A westerner philosopher once said this
Women,
dazzling diamonds and glittering jewellery
Have won you illusory majesty
But what's left around you
Is only snobbish poison,
The odour of arrogance,
And alluring but fatal fragrance.
Women,
When you once again salute wealth,
Fail fame and extol power,
Please do not ask about the sparrow which sang to you
It has flown away...
Because it has sung itself hoarse
Its golden voice has perished
For the sake of its real,
Dignified and pure soul
When you read deeper into this poem, you will understand, how the world has progress, and how things are different as well as how things are ought not to be or supposed to be.
A westerner philosopher once said this
Women,
dazzling diamonds and glittering jewellery
Have won you illusory majesty
But what's left around you
Is only snobbish poison,
The odour of arrogance,
And alluring but fatal fragrance.
Women,
When you once again salute wealth,
Fail fame and extol power,
Please do not ask about the sparrow which sang to you
It has flown away...
Because it has sung itself hoarse
Its golden voice has perished
For the sake of its real,
Dignified and pure soul
When you read deeper into this poem, you will understand, how the world has progress, and how things are different as well as how things are ought not to be or supposed to be.
Monday, May 26, 2008
27 May 2008
Early in the morning. He woke me up with his vulgarities flying up to the air and having no sense of direction.
Nonsensical.
Eyes open. Staring up into the white space of my room ceiling. Emptiness. I felt so empty, and its the morning.
Settled some admin stuff. Whew. Its pretty done.
Can't believe, i'm having a feeling of wanderlust.
Your name that i carry, doesn't make you my ______.
If only....
Today is going to be a great day.
Abigail is procrastinating. (dont breathe down my neck when you read this)
Logging off.
Nonsensical.
Eyes open. Staring up into the white space of my room ceiling. Emptiness. I felt so empty, and its the morning.
Settled some admin stuff. Whew. Its pretty done.
Can't believe, i'm having a feeling of wanderlust.
Your name that i carry, doesn't make you my ______.
If only....
Today is going to be a great day.
Abigail is procrastinating. (dont breathe down my neck when you read this)
Logging off.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Strikeforce Boot Camp
Strikeforce Boot Camp. The result of the winning group for the overall games is out yesterday. Boon announced that my group won! yeah! i didn't expect it. But thank God for that. We did take effort to think of the sequence and everything.
Boon shared something after he announces the results. It is about team dynamics. I guess in a percussion group like Strikeforce and even for other things that require group work, team dynamics is very important. For my group, i feel that the team dynamics is there at times, but when everyone is tired, it slackens a bit. BUT this is my opinion.
For MTT yesterday, Boon was sharing with us as usual. I really like to listen to him sharing with us about things be it about God, music etc. Everytime he shares, i feel so blessed to have him as my leader, as it always inspire me when i'm down, it encourages me to move to greater heights in everything i do when i'm doing well. Wow. I really appreciate it and am grateful to be under his leadership.
Boon shared something after he announces the results. It is about team dynamics. I guess in a percussion group like Strikeforce and even for other things that require group work, team dynamics is very important. For my group, i feel that the team dynamics is there at times, but when everyone is tired, it slackens a bit. BUT this is my opinion.
For MTT yesterday, Boon was sharing with us as usual. I really like to listen to him sharing with us about things be it about God, music etc. Everytime he shares, i feel so blessed to have him as my leader, as it always inspire me when i'm down, it encourages me to move to greater heights in everything i do when i'm doing well. Wow. I really appreciate it and am grateful to be under his leadership.
Last Day of Work
Friday 23rd May 2008.
It marks the last day of my work as a relief teacher for art in Dunman Sec Sch. I couldn't help but reflect on all the things that have happen and the things that i do while i'm teaching in that school. I have learnt a lot of stuff such as friendships, cooperation etc from my students. Life is not only about receiving but it is also about giving. I hope i would have given the kids skills and expand their knowledge about art. Hopefully.
While working at this school, i dont really talk much to teachers there except for relief teachers like me, Mr Khairyl and Ms Kwek. I really thank God that Ms Kwek has been so kind and patient with me. She gave me a note and Jellybeans(from Marks and Spencer! Yes!) and truly, i'm very inspired and am glad that i have a chance to know her.
Indeed, it might have been God's will after all. I prayed for open doors and exposure and the next day, i got it. Rulan messaged me about the relief teaching thing. Then, Elroy and Angela(both relief teacher, Elroy the one whom i replaced) said that they have been praying for a new art teacher for quite a while because they couldn't find one and bam! i came. haha. Thank God for it. God is never late.
Anyway, to all my students who might be reading my blog, just wanna say a big THANK YOU for your cooperation in paying attention to my lessons, all the time you have to stay back after school on short notices and for handing in your homework and assignments on time. I wish you all the best for your future and study hard and get good grades!
It marks the last day of my work as a relief teacher for art in Dunman Sec Sch. I couldn't help but reflect on all the things that have happen and the things that i do while i'm teaching in that school. I have learnt a lot of stuff such as friendships, cooperation etc from my students. Life is not only about receiving but it is also about giving. I hope i would have given the kids skills and expand their knowledge about art. Hopefully.
While working at this school, i dont really talk much to teachers there except for relief teachers like me, Mr Khairyl and Ms Kwek. I really thank God that Ms Kwek has been so kind and patient with me. She gave me a note and Jellybeans(from Marks and Spencer! Yes!) and truly, i'm very inspired and am glad that i have a chance to know her.
Indeed, it might have been God's will after all. I prayed for open doors and exposure and the next day, i got it. Rulan messaged me about the relief teaching thing. Then, Elroy and Angela(both relief teacher, Elroy the one whom i replaced) said that they have been praying for a new art teacher for quite a while because they couldn't find one and bam! i came. haha. Thank God for it. God is never late.
Anyway, to all my students who might be reading my blog, just wanna say a big THANK YOU for your cooperation in paying attention to my lessons, all the time you have to stay back after school on short notices and for handing in your homework and assignments on time. I wish you all the best for your future and study hard and get good grades!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Competition
Yesterday, the girls in the classes that i taught have their inter-class captain ball match. I went to see some of the rounds and indeed, i can see class spirit, the determination to win and the will to fight. However, competition such as this can have two kinds of effect. Firstly, it will strengthen the bonds between classmates and for them to learn how to cooperate between one another. On the other side, competition may brought forth effects such as isolation from fellow classmates just because he/she did not or was not able to persecute the things that they want to acheive as a class.
As for me as an individual, i love competition BUT it is always competiting against MYSELF. What do i mean by this? Well, it meant that i will try to ensure that i will win myself in everything that i do. For example, lets take into account an examination. If my history test i got an A2, i would want to win by getting an A1 the next time round. I guess this is what i would call a healthy competition. It becomes unhealthy when all you want to do is to win your friends and never admit defeat.
Sometimes, i wonder. Why do my friends want to compete so much be it in studies, financially etc.
As for me as an individual, i love competition BUT it is always competiting against MYSELF. What do i mean by this? Well, it meant that i will try to ensure that i will win myself in everything that i do. For example, lets take into account an examination. If my history test i got an A2, i would want to win by getting an A1 the next time round. I guess this is what i would call a healthy competition. It becomes unhealthy when all you want to do is to win your friends and never admit defeat.
Sometimes, i wonder. Why do my friends want to compete so much be it in studies, financially etc.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Anything But....
I went to the doctor just now. Its for my knee pain. I know that ever since i injured myself last time and with all the straining and all that happen during my basketball training last time and with excessive running, obviously it wont get any better. Well, even about 2 years of break without excessive running, apparently my situation didn't get any better. Yesterday was the worst for me. So, i couldn't sleep. I took leave today and went to see a doctor. If i knew, i would have go earlier so Dr Michael would be there. Instead, another doctor was there. He pretty much talked with an accent. Oh well. He asked me lots of questions and i told him about the fall that i had few weeks back as it causes my knee to become swollen. He did a check by asking me to lie down and all and this they charged me for $2 on top of everything. haha. Anyway, i'm diagnosed with knee infection. How weird. However, the phrase i hated to hear was being spoken. "If the pain persist, please come back and i will send you for x-ray and you would have to go for physio". ARGH! Everytime i see a doctor for knee problem, they would say that and the pain would just persist BUT i didn't go back though. I dont want to go physio. Haiz. I went online to check the contents of the medicine and everything and i'm sorta worried about taking that medicine. probably i shouldnt even go search for it and now i have a fear of even taking my first medication but i know that it is good for me. Haiz. I would do anything but not go for physio.
When did i become a nerd?
Last sunday, which was Global Day of Prayer, i acted as a nerd by using Millie's spectacles. Haha. It was fun. Nevertheless, Global Day of Prayer went on smoothly, praise the Lord for that. I thank God for the opportunity to play for such an event, and i thank God that His presence is always there to comfort and strengthen.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Strikeforce Gathering
Yesterday was strikeforce gathering. Everything went on smoothly including the games that esther and i have prepared. Thank God for His wisdom. After watching the videos and reflecting on what Boon had said, i searched within myself thinking about my commitments to strikeforce and apparently, i realised that i aint doing enough.
The person who inspired me the most, is actually Heidi. She fell down before the gathering (i guess) and seeing her knees being bruised, my heart melt. However, when i was talking to her and playing with her, she kept pulling her skirt to cover her bruise. Probably it is to cover up the fact that she is injuired, but i admire her bravery. With bruise like hers, and as a child, most would cry, but yet, she is so brave enough to ignore and tolerate her pain and carry on watching the videos. Until now, i can't help but think about the strength that is within her and she knows it hurts, but she kept on moving on. Probably this is a reflection of us as a Christian. We fell, but yet we get up on our feet with bravery and move on. Her father (Boon), after knowing what had happen, went to her and ask if it is painful. Once again, being confident and brave, she said no. Her dad kissed her and reassured her by saying how brave she is. This is like God. God will also reassure us when we fell. He will pull us up on our feet and encourage us.
The person who inspired me the most, is actually Heidi. She fell down before the gathering (i guess) and seeing her knees being bruised, my heart melt. However, when i was talking to her and playing with her, she kept pulling her skirt to cover her bruise. Probably it is to cover up the fact that she is injuired, but i admire her bravery. With bruise like hers, and as a child, most would cry, but yet, she is so brave enough to ignore and tolerate her pain and carry on watching the videos. Until now, i can't help but think about the strength that is within her and she knows it hurts, but she kept on moving on. Probably this is a reflection of us as a Christian. We fell, but yet we get up on our feet with bravery and move on. Her father (Boon), after knowing what had happen, went to her and ask if it is painful. Once again, being confident and brave, she said no. Her dad kissed her and reassured her by saying how brave she is. This is like God. God will also reassure us when we fell. He will pull us up on our feet and encourage us.
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