Series 3 of Photos for laugh... Some aren't really farnie

Alright ... time for a laugh... Some of this pictures where taken in a matter of 3 hours today... I think if this rate of spotting error goes on... this blog will have to change its purpose to be a humor blog... haha

'o.20 cent' increase also want to announce?
Some more for every bottle of 'beers'?
Haha

My classmates who are about to join the UNO world championships...

How can there be an original Tan when there are millions of people with the surname Tan?
By the way ... what sort of Tan is an original Tan?

Racist culture alert!
'Malay Car' in Chinese Characters to symbolize a cart used to collect Muslim utensils.
How can a car be Malay?

Obviously the person who types this needs tuition...

How do NTU students queue to buy food?
I wonder do they even know how dumb they look...

My personal Favorite...
What is this dumb cabbage doing in the biscuits section...

The Princess Classroom

Was lucky enough to be grouped together with Princess Sarah, Jelena and Xuans for E.D.U Psych 2 lessons. We might have been separated from most of the honours kids but I think its better this time around because at least we have Princess Sarah and Xuans in the class. Heng our teacher was rather nice as well.

But this Princess Sarah is a 'terrorist'... one who believes that she can rule with an iron fist... haha always commanding her 'followers' (friends) ... and showing violent tendencies every now and then... argh!

Check out the new floor plan we came up with... Most of us saw the ferocity of Princess Sarah during the process... Keke... but I think its a rather nice classroom that we design, hopefully all out classrooms can be designed like this Princess Classroom. haha.

The main floor plan of a Princess Classroom

The Nature Corner

The reading corner with rugs (not rags) and pillows from Ikea

The class photo
Sarah and I were both from 1E2 ... haha

Our president and the national flag
drawn by Xuans

What is a class without a world map?

who else heads the class?
Princess Sarah aka Miss Siew!

A moment to reflect I guess

After all that has happened in the past 2 weeks, I am really very tired. Today the 'engine' almost broke down; my body almost gave into the odd weather in Singapore. But I am glad I made it.

I can't imagine how down I would be if I didn't tell myself to be more positive in the evening. After all the assignments, new deadlines and sad departures... I think I was mentally shocked and weary. I was so battled ... I can't even remember what I need to blog about... maybe its time to take a short break from everything and reflect.

I will do that tomorrow I guess...

But for today, I think there is a need OF LATE to thank a few individuals for encouraging me on.

Firstly, to the pig-lamb-cow vegetarian who sleeps on the bed opposite me, thanks for that conversation about all the corny shit... its been awhile since we have been bitching and having you 'promoting' yourself...

Next is Liling? For being the first to ask about me, I appreciate it. Thirdly is afidah and jelena... for their concerns over dinner. Jilyn for once again hearing me bitch. Rita! for giving me a simple phone call and always reassuring how important our friendship is. Thank you Scrubs, for checking the list... yes the dreaded piece of excel I wish I can get rid off!

And finally Neighbor wongs and Bit... for sharing stories about almost everything from life to death. I know sometimes I say you both very 'useless' and emotional... but I think after what has happen ... you 2 seem to be more matured then me. I know I cannot ease your pain but thank you for the session just now, you all make me forget what pain really is. I wish you both the best and thank you.

Yar time to sleep, we all need that right? Not really?

Sometime ago... I was thinking about the things that are certain in life... and the only thing I can think of is 'death is the only certainty'... but after today, the past week of 'death' and the constant nagging at Neighbor wongs to take care of herself... I realize 2 other things that are certainties... 'we all need to fulfill certain needs (such as enough rest and nutrition) to survive' and more importantly, at least for me, that is... 'we all need friends to survive'. Yar ... I think I have reflected enough for the day. Good Night world.

"you must always listen to older people"
Mrs Tan, 2008

261008 - 1717 Hrs

After 6 months of struggling, Aunty Patsy passed away on Sunday.

I think that affected the entire family a lot. After all she was Mummy's best friend at work and Aunty Patsy was a great family friend. Aunty Pasty always cared for our family, even though she sure was one of the most random souls around. She would call Mummy up during her off days to ask about how mum was slacking at home while she was busy at work, she would call to tease my dad about 4D over the weekends, she would ask my sister and I what we would like to eat and other amazingly random things like gfs, studies, earrings and lots more.

The news was told to Mummy by Sister Teo over the phone during dinner. Although Mum didn't tell us the anthing, we were able to make up the purpose of the call. Everyone reacted to the news in their own different ways but no one talked about it.

I kept quiet all the time. Cause I couldn't believe that fact for the moment. Someone who would use her full strength to pat me during a joke, someone who would always ask me the weirdest questions and someone who would openly request for anything for anyone was gone. But as odd and contradicting as it may seem, I choose not to attend the funeral. This is because I choose to keep that memory of her as a happy and hippie 'freedom fighter' in my mind. I was scare to see her in a coffin I guess.

I think different people come to terms with death in different ways. And though someone remind me death was a permanent separation, I think happy memories will remind you of how great a person was. I will miss that loud distinct laughter of hers but I think I will remember it more then miss it. This is because like my mum, I choose to let go and make the best of death ... We believe its better for her to go, cancer and stroke is a terrible way to die ... So Mummy and I believe heaven is a better place for her.

Yet as much as I try to comfort myself by escaping ... I still look back from time to time and ... yar somethings are sadly permanent.

"Don't tell your mother what we talk about or she will be angry... hehe"
Aunty Patsy, 2008

Wii Party with the Gabrielites

Another long overdue post. But I guess it is important to blog about the Wii Party we had.

I have super bad hand eye coordination and I ain't agile at all... my secondary classmates know that. And through a well planned Wii Party, that fact was reconfirmed. After being 10 years of friends, I still am one of the clumsiest person with one of the worst hand eye coordination in my class of 4S... haha.

But I guess the idea of the Wii Party isn't about who is the best player, who can be the best guitar hero, who can knock out another player in boxing, who has a better serve or who has the biggest Burp... I guess the Wii Party is about: Who are still your friends you can laugh with or laugh at after 10 years...

I am glad I manage to squeeze time for the party... I had hell a lot of fun and obviously, my friends had a hell of a time laughing at my bad command of English. But that doesn't matter, simply because after ten years... It seems only yesterday we were still schooling together and enjoying the weekend as mates.

Well I guess I cannot reiterate how much fun we had after all these years... Maybe the video below will give you an idea what corks do at a Wii Party...

The person on the left in the dark corner is Gabriel, our Spartan Dragon Boater... and the person on the right in the other dark corner is Ben Yeo... our mighty duck... haha. Although Ben Yeo is much more experienced at the Wii then Gabriel, after going ahead, Might Duck gets knock out by the dragon boater in less then 5 punches... Seriously, the Wii not only takes into account accuracy but speed and POWER as well... haha.

So after a long night (8pm to 1 am) of shaking, spinning, slamming and laughing ... I headed home, slept and woke up with muscle ache; the next day all my major muscle groups went on strike... well, It sure was worth it for all the pizza, fun, jokes and friends made that weekend one to remember in 2008.

Series 2 of horrible photos...

Alright, Its been a busy period, some of you are down ... So there is no better way to cheer you up with a few laughs. So I hope these amazingly cork photographs give you a tummy ache...

Simply Kids
Featuring top hits: Baa Baa Black Sheep... Three Blind Mice and Little Red Riding Hood.
Can you imagine what sort of HITS these are...

Traffic Light
This was totally unplanned...


Upskirt
Check out the arms of the woman signage...


Hazer Baba: Sister of Ali Baba?


Misteaks


Let's Cooking!
Alright you all have to admit my English is good now...


Coon Cheese
Cheese that lets you 'Coon' (Sleep in dialect).

What an exciting time to be alive

My quads hurt. So do my thighs. My throat is a bit sore from screaming. I keep remembering how positive the 'house bunny' was even though she wasn't that smart.

Saturdays are the best ... once again. That is if you have programs lined up and friends to be with. Well I think I out played myself yesterday. haha.

I was late for the morning event, a guided tour to Sungei Buloh. But thank gosh we were suppose to meet 30 mins before the tour. The tour was AWESOME! It was probably my 8th trip to Sungei Buloh in a year, yet yesterday, I learnt the most I have ever did in all my trips. I wouldn't mind going again. For the love of nature.

Came back to hall 13 and slept the entire afternoon. Woke up to realize how cork it is to sleep the entire afternoon. Then again, if I didn't sleep during the day, I probably wouldn't make it past the night. Hehe.

Finally I bought my second watch in my life... yar the second watch I ever paid off my own pocket. I know the price was higher then the market price but the stall attendent made it a bit easier by giving me a discount... hahah.

Had dinner with Geri and Joey. What use to be a common event has turn out to be a 'rare' opportunity to catch up with one another. Catching up with my 2 best friend in NUS rocks. Especially when all they shared was good news. Anyway guys... this time sure 'whack'. haha.

Please watch 'The House Bunny'. If you regret paying 9.50 for it, I think you don't really have a good sense of humor. Its been a long time since I watch a bimbotic movie ... it just makes your weekend so much better. Especially if you watch it with 'corksters' haha. 'Roasted Hums!'

Ended up playing 'Rockband' at Geri's. I guess I can't sing well... but being the singer... is the only thing I can do well on 'Rockband'. I ain't that good on the guitars as compared to 'Guitar Hero' and I totally suck at the dumbs... for someone who uses the brake pads often... I really cannot control the drums well... I believe I have 'musical psycho motor' problem. But I can sing all the punk rock... haha. Hey guys lets 'perform' as the 'Geo Kids' again.

Yar, Neighbor Wong, I know I am trashy because I met you late. But at least I didn't Pang Seh. Hehe. Thanks for Jogging with me. Your simply the best lar, so last min also on to go ECP. And if most of you know... I have a problem sleeping... So my body clock is screwed lar... So thank you Minggers and Neighbor Wong, for hanging out with me till I got tired

I did that all in 24 hours... I am a bit amazed with myself. Despite of the busy schedule, assignments and tons of lesson plans... I manage to enjoy myself on a Saturday. Call it no life... but it really is an exciting time to be alive. Especially with friends that are super nice. haha.

N.I.E. 'Hell weeks' - half a week gone

My desktop is damm messy. Its loaded with documents, powerpoint files and readings.

I think everyone in N.I.E. of the P.D.G.E. is going through the same thing. 'Hell weeks' are here... the dreaded period where all our assignments and presentations are due. More homework camps... last minute assignments and project meetings.

Despite the rush and chaotic situation (that wasn't aided by poor pedagogy and classroom management) ... its Happy Day 3 ... I can't believe it. I never felt so positive in a long while.

Yesterday, I wanted to go out for a meal... just plan simple bee hoon. I wanted to ask bee hoon girl as well as Jilyn and CO. Then I decided I should just 'eat to survive' and not 'survive to eat'. So I deleted my crafted SMS and planned to have dinner in NTU instead. But when I met Afidah and Jilyn, they asked me out for dinner. I couldn't say no... because it had something to do with faith... yar I am a firm believer of faith ... after all, everything happens for a reason.

So we headed out for dinner, Afidah, Jilyn, Attik and Ain. Wanted to ask Dawa along, but he was down with flu. Take care bro. We headed down to holland village to grab 2 cds, Katy Perry and Secondhand Serenade. Had a fun filled 'bitch' session over dinner at the Prata store. The went over to Rittie's for another bitch session. Funny how random dinners can be fun filled events.

But I guess the best thing that happen so far this week is the love shown by Jelena.

No, Rita, I am not in love. And yes laremy, I am okie even if I am listening to emo love songs. I am not romantically in love with anyone.

Jelena is a wonderful friend to have. She has angelic senses that warm you time to time. She knows when to be caring and when to be thoughtful. I am amaze at the encouragement she gives from time to time. I bet she is going to be a great mum. Talking to Jelena is like talking to a very caring teacher and mother at the same time.

Thanks Jelly, I know you are dead tired (from the picture below), but thanks for the love. It guides me through the seemingly doomed PBL project... haha. But I guess you need to rest also lar? If not you will end up like the hagged girl in the picture below... then again, you look very cool with that ipod and head phones. haha.

Jelena the hagged 'mummy'
Cool hor?

Jelena and Me

Bistro 103

Craved for pasta today. Needed a break from PBL, problematic based learning ... haha. Decide to make Jelena happy. Wanted jilyn to come along. Happy that Sarah came along. Escargot with white wine sauce, followed by steak fries with cheese. Chicken, cheese and sun dried tomatoes pasta in cream sauce. Ice cream at the Island Creamry. Reverse O. Bundung. Happiness.

I think the words above summarized (in a messy way) how I really felt today. So I randomly asked hot date to go for pasta with me. Got Jilyn and Sarah the mighty mouse to come along. Sarah claims its the first time I am bring her out for dinner... I am sure its not the first lor. haha.

I guess we were rather happy to be eating pasta together. Manage to bitch about work and discuss about future possible outings. Had dessert after our tasty meal... and went on to talk about negative experiences overseas. haha. It was a lovely evening once again. I really enjoy talking to my friends nowadays, especially when work is piling up and everyone is falling ill.

Its been 2 good days. I wonder how long will the good days carry on without being whack by work or hauntings from the past. Alright time to work ... before I give myself a chance to complain.

Escargot in white wine sauce

Steak fries with cheese

With friends like this, good food only taste better

P.S. I don't usually blog about food or I post pictures of food... was forced by Jelena... haha.

"I am screwed" vs "I am choosing to feel screwed"

I am suppose to blog... before I cycle but I can't really do it now cos I haven't gathered all the pictures and videos to describe all the events that have happened in to last 3 weeks. Let the pictures below act as a form of 'appetizer' and a good reminder that I am suppose to post about the good events that happen in the past weeks... the Wii Party, the retro outing and the PGDE field trip to Kuantan.

Rita the bully
Rita and I at the retro shop.

Kids in a rocky playground.
My playful geography classmates in our geographical playground

Damm tired. I guess the entire geography class will agree with me. Stress is piling up also.

But then again, I think the choice to push forward lies in me. After all, if we follow Glasser's Choice Theory closely ... "I am screwed" vs "I am choosing to feel screwed" has a big difference. Time to start choosing what I really want and how I really want to feel.

I use to think believe, sometime ago, that I should always plan my leisure first then see to the demands of my work and not plan my work then slot in leisure to my schedule... I wonder where did I got lost in these couple of months... thank gosh to Dr Diva and Jellys' words, here I am choosing to believe in what I really want to do.

"Don't lose yourself"
Dr Diva, 2008

"Do the things you feel like doing ... you will be happy at work and play."
Jelly, 2008

The forbidden fruits in life

Its been 2 years, yet her image still cuts me inside.

I woke up today to the 'pain' that the image of her still haunts me.

It is painful, cause she is the person I used to love the most.

But I know entertaining any thoughts about her is wrong.

To know that 'forbidden fruits' in life exist tortures you... but at least it checks your sanity from time to time.