Haha, actually it's not that bad lah. At least it's a pleasant start! The attendance was quite bad as many of them have gone overseas for hols. Those who turned up are the more obedient ones. haha! Must thank Jasmine (xls's student) for being our 'mentor'. Thanks for driving us there and guiding us too!
We splitted into groups after that. So I was teaching 2 boys, Jerome and Yu Xuan. They're really smart! At least they know how to read the scores. Cos I know back in my pri sch, ppl learn by dots or fingerings that xls says. Teaching them is like returning to those good old days when we had xiaozu in pri sch... As we're all still small, xls had to teach a few notes by a few notes and we always play w/o bothering abt the intonation. Even when the teacher is talking, we'll still play our erhus like nobody's business. When it's break, everyone will just chiong out of the classroom to play and eat; nobody bothers to stay back and prac in class. Haha! Yes, this is primary sch's xiaozu.
Anyway, back to the two little boys, they're pretty fast learners. Good thing they do not have any prob with syncopated notes (cos it's a prominent problem amongst beginners and it's also a tough problem to solve). They're just unfamiliar with 二把位, esp the 内弦 notes. Jerome is damn funny cos he'll get pissed with himself when he's unable to get it. They both look very sian when I teach. So I'll give them short breaks and tell them jokes. Haha! Hmmm.. I shall go n replenish my jokes for wed's xiaozu... hohoho!
10:03 PM
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
'You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.'
Meaningful song eh? Haha, I also dont know why, this song played in my head since the start of the day.
Anyway, I had insomnia last night (just like the past few days, also dont know why). My aunt came over to stayover, so I slept on the mattress on the floor. As I left my eyes wide open (due to the insomnia), I realised that i was looking at my room from another angle. All of a sudden, I recalled that that wasnt used to be my room-- it used to be my grandmother's room.
A surge of memories flowed through my mind:
There used to be 2 beds in the room (one for our maid and one for grandma), grandma's wooden wardrobe, her old electric fan and drawers. I can vividly rmb how I always hid in the small gap between the wardrobe and drawers whenever we played hide-and-seek in the house. Haha! Otherwise, I'd hide under the beds. I even found the room a little eerie cos my cordless phone would have crossline problems very often when I talk on the phone in that room.
After she passed on, all her belongings were removed and the room was changed completely: my bed, my wardrobe, poster, new electric fan and radio. Sighs. I think Im missing grandma. ):
Serious insomnia I've got. Random things just kept running through my mind. After all the reminiscence, I suddenly felt that I've a very strong mother. I've never seen my mother cry before, except for 2 occasions:
1. during grandma's funeral 2. once when i was being mischievious
Whenever I have fears (e.g. seeing a ghost, creepy crawlies, other difficulties), she always puts on her brave front and tells me that those barriers are insignificant and that I must have the courage to conquer them. I always tell her that she's a lousy listener cos she doesnt know how to console people; she blames me for acting like a coward instead and will start preeching (you know, ppl in distress always want other ppl to say good things to them and make them feel better.. haha).
I rmb there's once, my father wasnt at home. We both spotted a flying cockroach at home. We were both scared of it. (she was even on the verge of screaming alrdy lah!) But for my sake, she picked up her courage and attacked the roach! Perhaps it was her love for me that overcame her fears. Nevertheless, I really take my hat off her for being such a strong woman.
I must be strong too, just like Ju Xiang and Yue Niang (characters of Little Nyonya haha!) and of course, my mother.
--We need strength to conquer difficulties! Never say die!
Btw, I've finished my Little Nyonya drama series! Wheeee! It's one of the best local serials in my opinion! Tmr is the first day we're teaching... May God bless us, hope that everything goes smoothly! (:
10:38 PM
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Friday, December 18, 2009
I've nvr worked before. In other words, all my money = my parents' money.
I've always wanted to have a holiday job so that I can boost my experience, as well as earn some money myself. Unfortunately, I'm always busy during hols and this deprives me of my chance to work.
'Perhaps I can finally start working after A'lvls next year!' that's what I thought a few days ago. Surprisingly, xls asked szemin and I if we wanna try teaching catholic pri sch on her behalf (cos she'll be away next week). If I'm not wrong, we may be given a small portion of salary! At first when she told us that she wanted us to gain experience in this field, I wasn't expecting any return. But since we'll be earning some money, I'm really happy (not cos im money-minded but)cos I can finally earn money MYSELF! the money is genuinely MINE! (:
Hope that it's not false hope lah! So that I can buy my parents smth using my FIRST salary of my life! :D Well, even if I'm not gonna earn anything, I'll still be happy cos i'm gaining new experience! :D
Today's a happy day cos xls said that i've improved and she looked happy with my improvement! (((: But I'm still very lousy lah. =.= Need to be more dilligent and stop slacking! Besides, I finally got a chance to play in ge prac! (it's been a long time since i got to sit down and play throughout the whole prac) I missed the play-in-dazu-and-have-fun feeling. Guess what? I felt that just now! :D That feeling is SHUANG! :D I LOVE MEANINGFUL DAZUS! <333
On a side note,
I LOVE NYCO!!! <3
11:43 PM
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
I just have to comment about this!
Together was damn funny today! The parts when Xiao Bei flaunted his newly-designed pants, walked in the streets in that BRIGHT RED (AA) pants, named it as what '超级无敌被风吹裤' and regreted wearing it when he was on a run were suuuuuuuuuuuuupeeeeeeerrrrrrrrr funny! I laughed non-stop, even after the commercial break kicked in! LOLS!
When I laughed like some siao char bor, my father told me, "Eh! Don't laugh at his pants okay! It used to be very fashionable in the 70s (the trumpet pants)!" LOOOOOOOOL!
So my father was siding him!
Anyway, I bought the latest issue of I-Weekly cos there's DYT on the coverpage. LOL! (Gosh im really crazy!) Lazy to type about whatever I've read. Interested? Go buy and read urself! hahaha!
10:36 PM
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People are often surprised to know that I'm a single child, cos they feel that I don't look 'pampered'. But the fact is, I think I'm really pampered.
Cos I'm pampered, my life has been very smooth-sailing. Everyone's there for me, I get whatever I want. I'm just like a parasite that gain from others but don't reciprocate.
I'm beginning to feel that I'm very selfish. I like the freedom to make my own choices, but I think I've gone overboard. I always do whatever I like and never consider about what other people want. Take consoling as an example. I always put my values on others, expecting people to think the same way, yet I didn't even make the effort to understand what they were going through and why they did that.
Perhaps it's time for a change, time to be more sensitive towards others and stop being so individualistic. My parents should stop worrying about me cos it's my turn to worry about them. I should stop expecting things to go in my way all the time cos I need to think of others and respect their feelings.
Yup, that's the way to go, cos I'm not the only living being on Earth! (:
12:14 PM
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Together.
Xiao Bei scolded Jian Hong for being a lousy host. At that moment, I started to wonder why he was so cruel and why did he do that to her. Cos it really spoiled my impression of him. Then towards the end, I realised that he had good intentions for doing that; he didnt want Jian Hong to be a host unwillingly, instead, she should do it with an aim so that life would be easier for her. Who knows, maybe she'll have better treatments if she's a top host? Haha, he's so.... sensitive and meticulous! DYT! <333
:D
10:49 PM
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
GOOD THING HE CAME BACK! He really didn't disappoint me! He's still very loyal to Ju Xiang! Haha! So good to see him protecting the family! Yamamoto Yasuke & Ju Xiang FTW! :D
Sadly, both Ju Xiang and he died soon after he returned. ): That episode, episode 8, was the most touching scene. I actually teared since Yamamoto Yasuke died, till Yue Niang buried her parents with bare hands. ZOMG. HAHA, YES IM CRAZY.
11:07 PM
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Crap. I couldn't control myself, so I went on to watch 2 more episodes. (but it's partly becos my lunch was here, so I coult watch while I eat :P)
Sighs. What a disappointment. He left Ju Xiang to meet his ill father, yet he never came back. What a scumbag he is... I suddenly realised that he may not appear anymore. The show will move on to the next generation and Jeanette Aw will be seeing another guy but not DYT! Sighs... I hope he won't disappoint me; I hope he'll return to Ju Xiang again!
4:39 PM
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Oh man, i'm so into DYT that im watching Little Nyonya now (didn't watch it when it was played on channel 8). Just finished the fourth episode, the part on how he rescued Ju Xiang out of all the obstacles and he's gonna marry Ju Xiang! WOOOOTS. My heart totally melted lah... <333 HAHAHAHHA! (oh shucks, i sound like a sicko.) Really look forward to the next episode. If i don't have to prac erhu and do hw, i would've watched the entire drama series an episode after another... SIGHS. Nvm, the next episode shall be my motivation to complete my work. MUAHAHAHA!
2:28 PM
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Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Some people...
Some people just melt your heart when you see them... (yes, like Dai Yang Tian!)
Some people just make you feel comforted and hopeful when you hear them sing...
Some people are like your guiding lights when you're lost in the dark...
Some people just make you smile no matter how depressed you are...
Some people are like your handkerchief that dries your tears when you cry...
Some people are like your roots who support you as you grow...
Some people are like your guardian angels who will be there when you need them...
Some people...
are just fated to be with you! <3
Thanks to all those who have contributed in any way in my life! You've
shaped me into who I am today. Thanks once again and trust me, you
will never be forgotten! (=
12:14 PM
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Monday, December 07, 2009
I admire Rose. She is the volunteer who worked with us in Cambodia. She looks like she's in her late thirties, and she's still single. She practically dedicated her life to the needy. She doesnt just help one beneficiary, but a few projects.
I remember this conversation very vividly.
Deb: I really respect Rose cos she's willing to give up everything in her life to help the needy.
Ms Tee: Don't pity her for giving up her life for that. A few years back, I met a nun who does volunteer work like Rose. I felt the same as you, so I told the nun about it. She told me that she didn't lose anything in life. In fact, she thanks God for giving her the opportunity to gain so much from helping these people.
Very noble of them eh? I've been thinking of achieving something great in life. Oh well, not really smth remarkable, but a lifelong achievement lah. But I'm an ordinary girl after all. I wanna lead a normal life and have my own family. You may say that I can achieve both simultaneously, but I want to commit myself fully to one of them; I don't want to be half-hearted. Sighs, shall see bah. If i've enough courage, maybe one day I'll give up building a new family and contribute more in voluntary work. (:
12:20 AM
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Sunday, December 06, 2009
BACK! (:
2 weeks in Cambodia... I guess I won't be blogging about it cos it's gonna be damn looooong! Furthermore I had been writing reflections every day in Cambodia. Nevertheless, I'll still blog a little abt the trip!
As FO2 was right before the trip, the fac comm has been seeing one another for 1 whole month, since promos ended. It feels very weird to not see them after the trip. lol! Really miss all the RUBBISH (also a synonym for Ningyu) that we create, all the niao-ings, hthts, singing sessions, star gazing etc. Haha!
All thanks to Ningyu, I've a new nickname-- Buddha (cos he thinks I look like a buddha and he broadcasted to the entire fac comm =.=). Damn funny, cos I told him that my sec 4 class used to call me Allah (Ah La), so he said I transformed from Muslim to Buddhist God. LOL!
Deborah is also very funny cos she always makes funny comments. Through this trip, she has a new signature word-- PHENOMENAL. She thought that all fac comm guys are PHENOMENAL. On a side note, her TUKTUK ACTION is also very PHENOMENAL. HAHA!
Minron also has signature phrases like 'Sounds like a plan?', 'Alright!', 'Sounds good!'. LOL!
OHOH! I've found out that Ms Ho and Ms Tee are very good at zero point! Ian and Wangchi too! Cos they'll cross the high barriers with their stunts (e.g. cartwheel and handstand). Should really watch the videos... DAMN PRO!
This trip has also let me realised that my CT rep is not as serious as I thought! He's actually the funniest guy in fac comm! haha! If you manage to see his photos on facebook, he has a very unique fashion taste (his chinese fan and a farmer hat-- culture fusion).
I think Cambodia girls are very pretty. They have natural dye (but that's due to malnutrition), sharp noses, big eyes with long eyelashes and slim bodies. :D
Ok that was random. Had farewell party for Junyang at Sherry's place. Ytd's BBQ experience was like a rehearsal for our GE chalet. HAHA! Oh! It was also my first time being Julian's passenger (yes, Julian can drive now!). Sighs, hope he'll still come back after he leaves...
After much consideration, I've decided to post this photo, cos 我越看越觉得他帅！
(though he looks a little gay in this photo, he's still shuai!) DAI YANG TIAN! <333
PS: I feel like doing something CRAZY... HEHEHEHH... (not related to dai yang tian btw!)
