Mr Turner Lam

Inspirational!!!

2008-04-10T17:51:00.001+08:00

" I will not live an unlived life.
I will not live in fear
of fear of falling or catching fire.
I choose to inhabit my days,
to allow my living to open me
to make me less afraid,
more accessible,
to loosen my heart
until it becomes a wing,
a torch, a promise.
I choose to risk my significance:
To live
so that which came to me as seed
goes to the next as blossom
and that which came to me as blossom
goes on as fruit. "

- Dawn Markova

Reflections for 2 months

2008-02-26T16:14:00.002+08:00

Its 2 months since the start of the year. I have come full circle. Free agent again!! I really enjoy my freedom!!! Being a selfish b******. Is it my doing or has everything arise from the culture? This is a question which I dun have answers. Something which the society I live in cannot condone again. Answers...answers and answers are wat we live for.

Everyone in this society has a role to play. "Once you outlive your usefulness, being around is a waste of rice grains." Do you believe in it? Turner's my name and practicality my game. Haha

The most heart warming sign so far is when I went back to school last wednesday. Most of my former students gather around me....There were watchful eyes as well as envious eyes roving around. U have to fight for your own destiny. Being quiet merely identifies you as a follower, a lost sheep.

2008-01-08T10:40:00.000+08:00

It has been a great start to 2008. significant changes have taken place which I would never have dreamt off. As 2007 fades away, it carries with it the joys and sorrows. Regret is never a word frequently found on my lips.

Furthermore, things have come a full circle since 2005. Wat's yours will be yours, wat's not yours must be appreciated(if it is deserving) and let go. Let's welcome the rest of the year with a warm heart although ........A promise made (to a special someone) must be honoured!!

The eve of Exercise - Vietnam

2007-11-25T13:32:00.000+08:00

Today is the 25th of November, the eve of Exercise-Vietnam.
But i still have not packed my bags yet!!!!! Just bought my ziplock bags though. Arghhhhhhhh

2007-11-24T08:34:00.000+08:00

After many years of procastinating, finally made my first visit to MPH since ages ago to look for books. Bought 4 books, 3 on self improvement and 1 fiction. It really is time to do content upgrading. spent one and a half hours in a small bookshop in Citylink mall but time seem to whizz past so quickly.

Then went to Jack's place for dinner before ending the night with the movie 'HERO'. As usual, was late for the first part of the show. Grrrrr....It was a light-hearted but very inspiring movie, as the plot was very simple - To do your job well. Many people lost their passion and direction after being in the same job for years, which is one of the driving force why people change workplace. We must never lose sight of our objective.

2007-11-23T12:42:00.000+08:00

The grand event for the year is finally over...phew, a great load off my shoulder as i heaved a sigh of relief. With the closure of the staff retreat, the school year 2007 will be gradually coming to an end. What's left will be time for R & R. But there are 2 things still bogging my mind, one is positive while the other is however negative.

On the good note, I have found a resting place perfect for me psychologically and psychically. From the looks of things, I should be able to develop myself into a better person as well as a more rounded teacher. 2007 has been very much similar to a sine wave where I am a piece of floating debris, stationary but oscillating vertically with time. (Hopefully not only those taking physics understand but i very much doubt it.) To people I have unknowingly or purposely offended, I like to say a big SORRY to you. To those who have helped me in a way or another, I like to extend my warmest regards for without you, I would not have come so far.

"Life is a marathon not a 100 m sprint." This quote is really powerful and it has taken me a full 28 years to appreciate it.

Meanwhile, can a person have multiple identities? Imagine have 2 distinct characters living in a body, wun there be conflict within the heart and actions? It is indeed a double-edged sword and I have no idea when I can solve this riddle. But one thing is certain, POWER can corrupt a man.

2007-11-12T19:02:00.000+08:00

let me try to blog in chinese...

十一月十二日
阴天

这天是O水准结束的前夕，坦有须多人在今天就圆满结束了人生的第二大考验。今天也将会是许许多多16新生的转列点。不管你愿不愿意，都得在这儿画上一个局号。

Hope my chinese teacher dun faint when she sees this. Haha. It's been hmm....12 years since I last touched/wrote this. With the impending finish of the exams, it brings forth another beginning. Just like the song "the beginning of the end of the beginning"..... Is the beginning or the end worth looking forward to? The century old question is baack again.."which comes first, the chicken or the egg?"

Does power drive a man crazy or does a man is crazy cos he's powerful? Which do you belong to? Does conscience still have a place in our society where productivity and efficiency are the key factors?在这金钱挂帅的社会，仁慈能否占一席位？Our 3000 years teachings, can it still be instill in place now?

2007-11-04T21:39:00.000+08:00

Man, didn't know i was such a terror amongst the girls. the way u people say me turn out to be a big bully. Dun worry...the big bad bully is going to leave soon. No more teasing, no more hair pulling and no more whacking on the head with papers or books. Hope nobody misses me.......

2007-10-30T18:57:00.000+08:00

Today suddenly things seem to take an unfortunate twist of events. Day started quite well till I suddenly make an important decision. Somehow or rather, I felt much better at once but as the day passes, I started to question whether I made the right decision or not.

First during the collection of paper...........top secret

Then after I delivered my papers, as I wanted to go home, I realised that I left my car keys in school and my car is parked at SEAB. WTH!! Have to wake up super early to go SEAB to collect my car liao. Better stay at home to avoid any more upsets.

Last day at Zhonghua

2007-10-27T23:12:00.000+08:00

In case most of you have not heard, yesterday was the last day I had to sing the school song officially. From 1st Jan 2008, I am to report to my new school. Kudos to everyone for making our stay at Zhonghua a memorable one...the colleagues, the students and all the other unsung heros. It is especially difficult to say goodbye, but then everyone has a part to play in moulding our society. Thanks to my first ever form class - 2E3 for giving me a farewell party in the school canteen yesterday. If fate decreeds, I will come back for your graduation 2 years down the road.

Went to watch 'Face the Giants' at Beach road today. Another farewell gift by a great colleague. Found the movie super meaningful, can really empthasize with the characters in the team. Maybe cos I been through it before. From adversity we grow. For the last part of the movie, my eyes were stinging as the tears rolled down the cheeks. Then I went shopping with Banana, Botak, Mario and Ti-fei-ni. Did not buy anything eventually as there was nothing I fancied. The only thing I tried for long was a few pairs of sunglasses. Saw a windbreaker at Timberland. But make a guess about its price, a whooping $599!!! Sorry guys...wasted yout time!! but then we have nothing but time right? Hahaha.

Afterwards took the MRT home. Super tiring day. Days like these dun come often and we have to make it worth while it lasted.

2007-10-21T22:07:00.000+08:00

It has been a turbulating week rather much like the sine wave. Fourier series!! If you understand wat i am writing.

Met up with the TJC swim team 95/96! Oh boy, wat a mountain tortoise I have been these 11 years. Most of my friends have tried snowboarding, skiing, been to so many european countries, overseas study and here I am still stuck in Singapore...Time to upgrade myself, never to be contended with the current lot. Time and tide awaits no man. No setback should be strong enough to dampen/deter me.

Last day of CPE duty at Peicai

2007-10-09T08:32:00.000+08:00

Yay. After today, there is no need to wake up so early for another2 weeks. Time to recuperate before hell comes again. Reminds me of the lingzhi advertisement. whereby there is a weighing scale and the involved factors are money and health!! was caught in the rain when i walked out for lunch yesterday!! Lucky thing is I was caught in the drizzle. The real one came after i stepped back into Peicai.

When I went home, brought Coco for a 1.5 hrs walk. Super tiring. The worse thing was some primary school kids kept calling me uncle uncle. Do I look so old? Sob sob.

2007-10-08T09:17:00.000+08:00

Oh my...monday blues has set in again. must have been the many activities performed over the last weekend. Body is aching like mad and Super tired now. Kept dozing off during the morning invigilation just now. Haiz.....i missed my bed desperately!! Another day and I'll be back in school. Is it a bad or good thing? I definitely enjoyed the break while it lasted.

Here are some photos from my diving trip. No gimmicks! Photos are taken underwater. I wanna complete my advanced and dive in Maldives asap.

Luke and Ryan

Diving

2007-09-24T17:54:00.000+08:00

Its been a long long time since I posted anything. Too tired and lazy to blog.

Over the weekend, I went diving at Pulau Tioman with some friends. Being a water animal, I adjusted easily to the water environment. However, I have to admit I failed the theory once, being super careless. Haizzzzz. The only problem is that the sea water keeps getting into the mask and made my nose numb with the salty feeling.

Saw many fishes and corals. will post the pictures later on once I received them from the instructor.

Now I am a certified open water diver. Planning to go for my advanced course next month before the diving season is over.

Coco was so happy to see me that she followed me everywhere I go the moment I stepped foot into the house.

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

Today was X-country day. I was up all bright and chirpy, all set for the great run. Behold the surprise, I managed a 5th position. Haha!! After that went for lunch with a group of teachers. started to feel numb in the legs.

Then Ms Fu suggested going to sing karoake. Six of us (me, Mr Ng, Ms Lea, Mr Poh, Ms Fu and Ms Tan Chye-I)went to Hougang mall for a long karoake session, 5 and a half hours to be exact. My god, literally sang ourselves hoarse. My legs began to feel painful. It was a long and tiring day, but finally my vision is slowly becoming a reality. Hope there are many such sessions in future, and each time more teachers will join us......

2007-08-04T21:22:00.000+08:00

Felt like eating Taiwan sausage...but as I am a food gourmet, I dun like it when it is cooked using the oven. It should b cooked over a small fire with honey added in between the slice cutss. so tried to have a bbq but then realised all the hassle just for a few sausages not worth it so ended up buying satay, corn, fish fillet, sotong ball etc etc. But the funny thing is the fire wun start. First the charcoal had problem, went to change a bag twice. Friday night,,,then sat night.....Then change a pit. It just refused to start. I am super hungry now!!but i wanna eat Taiwan sauasge....

Saw this car today! When can I have a chance to own/ride it?

2007-07-20T22:33:00.000+08:00

2 weeks passed since I scratehed my car. The word ai is really jinxed, one word cost almost $100 dollars. Stupid Zihui!! The transformer movie was cool but no meaning lor, y can't the robots carry the boy at the last part of the movie instead of making him run?

Has been another 'busy' week where my fate may be changed by a twist. Nothing is definite although signs of formation has begun.

Just went galivating down the night market at Tampines Interchange. Alone! My youngest bro took the car and went out, so I had to rush for the bus again. Was strolling down the street when I saw bus 59 stopped at the traffic light. Holding a bag of kueh tu tus and a cup of milk shake, I was dashing for the next bus-stop coupled with a pair of worn out slip slops. A mum was whizzing past me holding on to her dear sons, calling out "faster, faster" as she ran. What a funny sight. Long time since I chased after a bus already.

When is National Day arriving? I want holidays..............

2007-07-08T23:16:00.000+08:00

Today, gave my new car a bath. The weather was nice and sunny while washing but the moment the car is spick and span clean, the sky had to darken. After that, mum asked me to mow the lawn. As usual, my idiotic brother made a mess of the grass by performing another top class stunt. He is really in a world of his own. The extent to which he did his stunts can be compiled into a book and still be a bestseller. Realised that the wrist injury has not recovered completely. Mmmmmm...time to take a long rest from writing and marking.

Went for dinner at Suntec City after bowling. Ironic that I can hold a ball but not a pen right!!! Had dinner at Fei Cui Xiao Long Bao La Mien. Then went grocery shopping at Carrefour before ending the spree with Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Its time to hit the gym considering the amount of calories I've gained in a day. Haha. Who cares. Time to recharge for another long week ahead. Sobs..National Day is still so long away.

2007-07-01T10:32:00.000+08:00

It has been a hectic first week. The dull and lifeless buildings came to life once more with the bustling energies of students chattering away. It is this energy that made teaching fun and interesting. A research should be done on how come kids have endless energy that seem to disappear the moment they enter adulthood.

My new car looks fierce and imposing, dark-shaded windows fitted on a well-polished piece of galvanised iron. Sporty!!! It is one of the best choice I've made.

The rotation of the planets must have sparked off different temperaments for people belonging to dfferent horoscopes. Chain reactions, exothermic types have been happening, with the hot weather being another factor.

2007-06-22T17:15:00.000+08:00

Pet shop do not have the stock for 6 ft leash, have to wait again. Went with Emmanuel, wei ting and keziah to buy equipment for bridge making. Art friend sold out all stocks again. Have to play the 'word' game. Haha.

Called my NUS Prof to borrow some FRP. Apparently they do not sell in small bundles outside. Have to see if my Prof is kind enough to part with some material. However, he is not in his room. Have to try harder.

2007-06-21T19:22:00.000+08:00

Another few more days b4 school reopens. Time seems to whiz by so quickly and so many things suddenly pop out without warning...

I went into the staffroom with a sudden desire to clear it up. Within 2 hours, I hurled half of the things away. It was dusty and caused me much discomfort. Lots of coughing and sneezing!! The end product was very much worth it..

Visited Northlight secondary school today. Very impressed with Mrs Chua and her idea of school management. If I am a normal technical student, going there will be the best made decision of my life.

Coco's trainer came again...taught me how to walk the dog. 6 major commands...sit, stay, heel, sit, up & down.

What emotions are you having with the impending start of term 3? Are you happy to see your friends again? I have not rested enough....Hi Meiya? but where are you from?Dun remember having a student with this name. Haha

2007-06-18T15:38:00.000+08:00

Nobody remembered to feed Coco in the morning and guess whose fingers end up being bit? No prizes for those that guessed correctly. Her meal time was delayed by 2 hours.

After that, went to Marine Parade Popular to look for new resources. Saw many many anxious people, adults and children alike sourcing for assessment books. Haha!!Their midyear results must have started appearing in their dreams again. The poor salesman was literally being torn apart by the different customers, even the phone did not spare him. I was supposed to be the first on the line. In the end, had to leave my number for him to slowly find the books I wanted. However, there ware some rewards. Manage to get the physics workout for Science Physics as well as some interactive worksheets for maths. There was no stock for lower secondary maths. Hope Shinglee comes up with them soon enough.

Then went to Bedok Post Office to collect my registered mail and guess wat? My long awaited reservist letter is finally here. I be serving the country from 7/1/2008 - 18/1/2008. Looking forward to the time where I can finally wear my number 4 again. But wait a minute, where did I hide them? is the size still ok? Shit...have to go get new ones liao.

2007-06-15T14:02:00.000+08:00

Today may be the zhuan-lie-dian in my life. I have to keep my fingers cross....

It's been a tiring week. My life has gone topsy turvy. Taking care of Coco in the morning and going out at night to seek my life. Haha!!! Been maintaining this lifestyle for few days and it has started to take a toil on me. Have to start sleeping early else will never accustom back to school life in time. Sometimes I wonder, Which life do I really want? One thing for sure, a baby at this point in time will never come....I finally understand y MOE allows childcare leave. Hope they approve petscare leave soon.

Watched sunrise with Joey, Erlin, JM and Zihui. Cos of it, pig hong got a chance to laugh at me. Pity have to rush towards the end, cannot fully appreciate the dawning of a new day. Think it means different things to different people at different times.

My new car is coming....endure

2007-06-09T17:52:00.000+08:00

After obtaining the wood, spent 2 hours filing the 27 pieces with sandpaper to remove sharp debris along the edges. Then went bowling with my friend, tried one game of cosmic bowling and ended up spending the rest of the night talking to some friends at East Coast Mccafe.

Topic of discussion??? Guess?? We are all off-duty teachers.

Time flies when you are enjoying yrself. Slept at 7 & woke up at 11 to complete the fencing. The whole project was completed by 1300 hrs. Man, it felt so good to do technical work again. Relived the memories that seemed etched somewhere down a small vine within the brain.

It has been 2 years since we grduated from university but our rigourous work schedule has really caused us to be detached from our friends. Gone were the carefree days. I really must make an effort to catch up with all my friends.

08/06/07

2007-06-08T15:43:00.000+08:00

I finally learnt how to change a flat tyre on tuesday. A lot of huffing and puffing!!! Then had to think of a way to send the car to the tyre shop. lucky I had a spare one in the boot.

Coco's trainer just came. Gonna have to find a way to make a temporary fence for her to learn toilet training. Update later.

2007-05-28T19:50:00.000+08:00

What is the most important thing in your life?

23rd May 2007

2007-05-23T09:01:00.000+08:00

Got one of theose moody feelings today. How can a normal man overcome a ghost? and not one but several? Tha path towards extinction has inevitably been carved and its only a matter of time before everything self-destructs. Cannot wait to emulate the expressions of the people when that happens. Cut the crap about unfairness, about the fingers being unequal length!! It's all B.S.

How many of us are happy with our way of life now? Is this what I expect to reap after 17 years of study? Does the chicken come first or the egg? Why did dinosaurs phase out from the face of this planet? Are we stronger than dinosaurs?

2007-05-15T09:42:00.000+08:00

Today is supposed to be an off day but there are many things waiting to be done. Coco needs to be sent for grooming, need to extend car insurance in order to renew road tax. However, I finally learnt how to create links and add music to my blog. A wonderful start to another busy day!!

Went bowling yesterday again. Damn shiok cos I've been hitting 200 over the past week consistently. Time to upgrade my polyester ball to a reactive ball liao.

Brought my mum to Thai village shark fin restaurant for lunch on saturday. Did not check the price before ordering. In the end, nearly paid $100 for each person. no complaints since tis meal was owed for ages. Haha.

2007-05-10T22:55:00.000+08:00

Wonder what day is it today? Y do I feel so irritated? Is it because of the stupid issue again? Life is never a bed of roses, but this bed seems especially thorny and menacing.....Maybe the time has come for me to do self-meditation.

Its been a long time since I got this fiery...the last time was a few years back. However, the memories still etched vividly in my mind. Now, I can confirm that character can be suppressed but cannot be changed. Once imbued, it is similar to a tattoo!

Hope tomorrow will be better...

2007-04-23T20:59:00.000+08:00

Coco is surprising smart today. went to do her business in her cage without telling. Man now I understand how my parents must have felt when i finally did something they were trying so hard to get me to!!! Monday blues as usual...when is a long weekend going to come?

Jing Ming, you sure you did all the questions? I flipped through the paper and found it to be very difficult. either u're gifted or you just ham tan yr way through..

Jianyi, now you know y I am not an english teacher. Btw, I managed to log into my friendster account set up many years ago and recently added you. Think its time to start adding friends. Haha.

2007-04-20T17:51:00.000+08:00

Hi, its been a long time since I updated the blog. I have some of Coco's pictures, taken fresh from the camera. Its been 12 days since she came. Boy, she is smart.

2007-04-09T22:23:00.000+08:00

Hi, everyone. Today is a real unlucky day for me. First, have to reset the exam paper as it was attacked by virus and the file just corrupted before my eyes. Grrrgh! Then the ATM machine and photocopier refused to recognise my card. Sob. Sob. Life's bad without cash!!! This is a picture of the German meal I had with my friend.

This is a picture of my dog, Coco; Coco Lam. Hahaha. A pure breed golden retrieval from Australia. Man, she costs a bomb. Her food and vitamins definitely exceed mine too. I have to eat grass and drink the west-north wind soon.

2007-04-05T17:09:00.000+08:00

It's been 2 weeks since I last posted. Life seemed to zoom past since the start of this term. With the Learning Carnival, Sport's Day and Parents' Teacher meeting for Sec 4 over, the next event to look forward to is the look weekend starting tomorrow. However with the looming of the mid-year exams, there are lots of bustling and rustling of papers.

COE has been hitting a all time high since the start of the year as the government starts cutting down on the quantity of papers being released every month. Will it hit a bull run?

On a brighter note, Who will win the Champion's League this year?

2007-03-25T14:03:00.000+08:00

The Learning Carnival is finally over. Man, it has been an exhausting 2 days. Next event up is the Sports Day and finally we have another long weekend in 2 weeks time. Thanks to 2E3 who sang me a birthday song in class last week. First in english and in mandarin. Took me by surprise and for a moment, I let my guard down. Haha!!

went to watch Mr Bean yesterday. Lame as usual. But the part where he danced was absolutely superb. He is really in a class of his own. As usual, the movie was spoilt by some kids laughing non-stop in front. Really inconsiderate citizens we have.

2007-03-12T22:14:00.000+08:00

Today is the first day of the March holidays. Decided to give myself a break after a tedious first term. Went to JB with a friend and did 3 successful thing there.
Firstly, I sent my 'wife' for a car wash. For RM$8, the washers made my car sparkling clean and shiny.
Secondly, I treated myself to paper wraped chicken, curry fish head and a plate of tofu.
Lastly, I went for a pedicure. Haha you heard right. It's pedicure. Now my feet are smooth and soft. We need to take care of our feet too even though we are males.

2007-03-06T14:42:00.000+08:00

I am utterly disappointed today...A leopard will indeed never change its spot. You can go to hell!!!!!

Scolding Session

2007-03-03T15:18:00.000+08:00

Today when i flipped the classified section, I saw many fascinating ads. Should I get a wish, an airwave or a stream? Troubled...troubled..troubled.. The advertisements are really doing their job well. The maths CA 2 is finally over. However, I think many students will be listing me as number one on the hate list.

Lunar New Year

2007-02-18T20:01:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone,

It's finally the year of the PIG. I hereby wish everyone a fruitful year ahead. For students, may you attain excellent results. For working personnel, hope you get many pay raises this year. In short, hope everyone's wishes can be fulfilled.

I also would like to express my thanks to those who have send me their regards after seeing me fall off the steps in front of the school. My gosh, it must have been embarassing. But on a lighter note, I achieved my mission of livening up the crowd.

Boring day

2007-02-11T17:58:00.000+08:00

Today is the 11th of February 2007. Somehow things did not seem right. There was and still is a tinkering sensation coming from within. Was it cos I got up from the wrong side of bed or was it something that happened that triggered it all. I desperately need to find the solution......any further delay would be detrimental to both the physical and mental self.

Received a surprise sms from someone whom I never imagine would send yesterday. Glad to know that the person has found greener pastures!!! When would it be my turn? Not that I am unhappy with my current situation...You're crapping again! as many students would say. LOL

Another week before CNY approaches but I cannot seem to smell any form of celebration in the air. America just reported another record rate of unemployment. Yet Singapore has reported excellent growth and increasing job opportunities in the market.

Guess its just one of those 'bad' days............................ I believe that we learn to appreciate the good days only when there are bad days. Let's keep our fingers cross and hope for someting remarkable to happen. Hopefully there will be pleasant surprises for us all.

Unlucky

2007-01-31T19:26:00.000+08:00

Today is the last day of January 2007. Realised that its been a long time since I blogged. Been very busy lately with work as well as moving house. Took special time off to blog cos something happened to me since I received my driver's license 7 years ago.

Just outside my house, my car was stationary while waiting for my turn to move. Suddenly, the car in front showed reverse lights and within a split of a second, it was reversing at top speed. Before i can even react, the was a loud crash sound and finally, a long awaited accident happened. While inspecting the damage to the 2 cars, I realised that the bumber of my car was scratched while the bumber of the other car was totally wrecked. Haha!!! saluted the fellas at Fordmotor for building such strong cars for a moment. Decided to let him off since there was no major damage done to my car. Maybe its time to ...............

Just a crazy thought....

2007-01-19T22:36:00.000+08:00

Whew..its been a long time since I wrote anything. Been very busy recently, collecting forms, money....and wat not. Also brought students to the Ngee Ann Polytechnic open house. Took part in 2 competitions - electrifying connections and bridge building competition. sad to say, none came in with any prizes. However, I must comment the students for showing such enthusiam and drive for excellence. Their attitude puts me to shame. Haha.

There was a classical joke. After a bridge has been built, weights was to be loaded on the bridge to test its strength. This particular facilitator showed her ignorance by commenting that weights should be lifted off the bridge the moment it was put on as a longer time frame will damage it. What rubbish!!! Its an insult to engineers. Does it mean that the moment a car goes onto the bridge, it will disappear instantly?

Then my car broke down for no rhyme or reason. My good friend, Mr Tan was around to help me solve it. Felt really bad to make him stay till 9 pm on wednesday to change the faulted spark plugs. The plugs themselves cost a whopping $75.60. Supposed to be some platinum material...wat crap. cannot even withstand a simple speed of 180.

2007-01-11T18:08:00.000+08:00

The first work week is going to be over soon. I just realised how much I missed the holidays. Hardly time to take a breather these days. There seems a thousand things to be done and I need to learn the act of 'splitting'. Hopefully, by next week, things will settle down.

Haha!! It's the first time I conducted an interview today. Wondered how the people whom I interviewed felt. It's also very tiring having to climb 4 storeys many times a day. When the new timetable arrives, maybe I see better light.

First day of school

2007-01-03T19:24:00.000+08:00

Today is the first day of school and many would agree with me when I said it is a very busy day. Time seemed to whiz pass so quickly that I forgot to take my breakfast and lunch. Saw my new bunch of kids today and its hard to imagine them with 'horns'. Going for a 3 day camp tomorrow with them too. Hopefully I have enough energy to last the gruelling 3 days.

Midnight Shopping

2006-12-09T01:56:00.000+08:00

After helping my friend organise a bowling event, we went to City Hall for midnight shopping. Shopping is not one of my favourite past-time but nonetheless, Christmas approaching. Rules are meant to be broken. Haha..pls i not refering to school rules.

Saw a group doing christmas carolling and for the first time, I started to appreciate the lyrics. The songs are starting to mean something. Finally went to Geylang for Yong He tou jiang. Parking condition still leaves much to be desired. Now time to hit the sack!!!!! ZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....................

Ngee Ann Poly Grand Olympaid

2006-12-08T13:09:00.000+08:00

Dear students,

Ngee Ann Polytechnic is organising a competition on the 18th to20th January. I have attached the link here. Please go through it and email me asap if you are interested. https://soe2.np.edu.sg/pub/olymp07.nsf/registration?openform

My email is lam_kee_fui_turner@moe.edu.sg.

Kuala Lumpur trip

2006-12-07T18:57:00.000+08:00

Hi, I'm back from my short stint in KL. It's the first time I drove up there. On the first day, I had sour plum crab for dinner.

Botak Jones

2006-12-01T18:20:00.000+08:00

For those of you who read the papers, a pair of Australian girls studying in Singapore are working part time as waitresses. This is the company that employs them. Yesterday, I went to the 'Botak Jones' Ang Mo Kio branch to try their very big burger. Its called "U-Crazy-What". Here are some pictures of the burger. It consists of 3 layers of beef patties, with increasing size from the top. Each patty has a layer of cheese covering it. Absolutely heavenly at first sight. I conceded defeat after managing only 2 slices.

New teaching assignment

2006-11-29T13:20:00.000+08:00

The new teaching schedule is finally out. I'll be teaching a totally new subject next year. However, no rewards for making the correct guess...Mathematics. Need to start making preparations for the subject. Everything can wait till after a good and long break.

Casino Royale

2006-11-26T08:27:00.000+08:00

It is a very lousy movie, dun ever go and watch it. There are no advaced gadgets as compared to the previous movie, a Bond that does not have charisma but rather look like a killer on the loose and a love story that only seems to focus on their kissing skills, put all these together and what you get is "Casino Royale." For once though, the woman of interest dies instead of living happily ever after and finally, to me, it seems that the director loves Wong Jing gambling movies, especially the God of Gamblers Part 2. But again the lack of suspense thwart it all. Chow Yun Fatt is still the best. The fact that I went to Yishun to watch and the small seats further dampen my spirits. Overall the movie gets 4 'kwangs', 1 more and I will take whatever's in my hand and fling it straight at the screen.

After that, we drove to Boon Lay market for the Nasi Lemak. The standard of food has seriously dropped. Rice is too watery with no pandan smell, chicken too bland obviously from a very short marinating time. Teh Tarik was however alright apart from the excess milk. As usual, fame has gotten into the minds of the vendors and their number one concern is no longer to serve customers good food.

Good Food

2006-11-25T11:16:00.000+08:00

Yesterday the whole Science department had lunch at Bumbu restaurant, courtesy of Miss Yam. Since its so near to Hong Lim Complex, I decided to walk over to take a look at the famous curry mee and the Tiong Bahru Bao next door. Of course, I did not return empty handed. Packeted 5 egg tarts, 10 big chicken pau and 2 char siew pau. Bai chi bu yan!!!

Music and Movement

2006-11-25T11:11:00.000+08:00

The Music and Movement Day is finally over. With that, the school year of 2006 can be said to come officially to an end. Enjoy the upcoming long holidays.....I would also take the chance to thank the Infocomm club students for braving the storms with me and kudos for a job well done. Hopefully, we can all take our skills to a higher level in the coming year.

Ah hoe's birthday

2006-11-23T00:04:00.000+08:00

Started the day on a bad note. First, someone scratched my car boot. Frightfully ugly with 4 marks on the otherwise shiny surface......Then I decided to give my wife a 'bath', when it is all nice and sparkling, something dropped from the sky and dirtied it again. These are times when i heave signs of relieve that mine is actually a second hand car!!!

Wanted to go Vivocity to watch 'Casion Royale' with my friend but gave up in the end for my favourite hobby. After that, we went to Crystal Jade(xiao long bao la mien) at Suntec branch for dinner. I felt human for the first time in 3 days.(er it's been that long since i started a diet..haha) We had many varieties and i really was a long time since we ate there.

But the best us yet to come. Switching on the television to reaffirm Mr Ng's sms, our beloved government has declared a 2.2 month year end bonus. Finally the signs of an improving economy is showing. Now I can carry a smile to my dreams to end off an otherwise bad day.

Exercise

2006-11-21T19:31:00.000+08:00

Thank you Shannen. U have brighten up an otherwise boring holiday for me. I will try much harder to interest the other students. "I not only want to teach, I want to inspire." (wanna vomit right!!!)

Yesterday I went for my yearly medical review with Raffles Medical Group. I was appalled at the doctor for she said that I have mild hypertension and refer me to Alexandra Hospital to see a weight loss specialist. What crap. Sometimes I love the doctors but at times like these, I feel like wringling their scrawny necks. Dun they realise the significance of their words. I stress again here: "IT IS NOT A CRIME TO BE FAT." However, I'm taking drastic measures to prove the doctor wrong....wait and see

On a brighter note, I went bowling again today and managed scores of 161, 144, 144, 160, 154, 166, 152 &125. It's an awesome average of 150.6. Much as I wanted to give myself a reward, I'm still way short of my target for an O2. I did it b4 and I will do it again.

Boredom

2006-11-16T10:11:00.000+08:00

People say life is full of challenges and surprises. Why is it that time seems to run endlessly and slowly? What happens at the end of the tunnel? Do we see light as it is or just a glance of something being burnt? Eg potassium.

As I get older, I start to question myself on the meaning of life. Are we living it for others or are we living it for ourselves, the way we want it to be run, to be seen? Can we ever upgrade ourselves and move away from the glancing eyes of passer-bys?

Sorry not to sound pessismistic or anything but some queries that I have which many others have left a different impression as they made their brief acquantiance.

2006-11-13T19:45:00.000+08:00

Went for 7 games of bowling again...122, 105, 111, 111, 138, 165 & 128. My knee nearly broke just now. Told my friend that if I had a score above 130, will treat myself to earthquake and steak. Had a really full meal just now. If I have a high of 200 and above, I will reward myself with a O2 Exec PDA phone. Will history repeat itself?????

Sentosa Excursion

2006-11-13T11:13:00.000+08:00

After spending Saturday at Sentosa viewing the 'Images of Singapore' and Fort Siloso with the PRC/councillors, I can firmly say that history is definitely not my cup of tea although it was pretty amazing to look back over the years of development. It was also raining non-stop. I was wishing for a steamboat to appear to lift my spirits.

Sunday was a more exciting day. I got to do my favourite activity but I can't say what is it here. Too bad. Then I went for dinner at Bobby Robinos'. Fried crispy calamari plus spicy seafood pizza together with mushroom soup really end a wonderful day. Sigh...cannot imagine the amount of calories and cholestrol (pardon my sp)........

And liverpool had to lose to start the week.

2006-10-31T19:00:00.000+08:00

Welcoming Speech

2006-10-31T18:52:00.000+08:00

Today is a day worth 'celebrating'. Finally I relinquished my duties as the practical PE and got to play with a blog in return. However, I see noting fun about typing an online diary. Maybe I appreciate it in due course........

2006-10-28T12:17:00.000+08:00

testing..