The next time I blog...

Well, well, well...

The next time I blog, I am no longer blogging from Yishun. That's right....it will be from Sembawang. I'll be shifting there in a couple of days. This Saturday to be exact. Taking a break from all the packing. I can't believe that there's soooo many things to pack. It's just unbelievable how much stuff (and junk) I have in this room. Unbelievable.

I really really need to throw all my useless stuff. It's just that I feel bad (and wasteful) about throwing them. I mean, you'll never know when you're gonna need them right? If you'll ever need them. haha.

I should be travelling to school from Sembawang with effect from next week. In fact I should be travelling to everywhere from Sembawang by the next week. Only problem is, my granite tabletop won't be ready till next Monday. Went to check the house early today, pretty much everything is ok. They were installing the lights, grille and pretty much everything done. Hopefully they're going to touch up the painting today as well.

Anyway, back to my packing. Need to finish up by today...won't have time tomorrow. Whole bloody day in school for staff meeting...duh. Meeting meeting meeting...

B-Zee,
RuDy

Holidays is almost over...

The holidays is almost over....

One more week and I have to be back in school. Not fair...holiday is too short. In fact, I haven't had a holiday yet. Been busy spending $$$ for the house. Hopefully, keeping my fingers cross, it'll be ready by year end...next weekend. Then I'll be travelling to work from my new place. Nothing spectacular nor grand, just a cosy place for my wife and I to settle down and start a new life. The house is coming up well...I think.

I went to Orchard the other day...and did something stupid. I signed up for some getaway thingy with Garraway. I couldn't sleep the whole night knowing that I'll be paying $5000 over the next 15 months. Shit!! What in the world did I get myself into. I just hope, really hope that it's worth it. I REALLY hope it's not some timeshare shit that I'm throwing my 5k into. I don't dare to tell anyone...I'm pretty sure they're gonna laugh at me. Oh well....I'll see how it goes....ya in 15 months duh.

I'm still LOST with regards to what classes I'll be taking next year...let alone my form class. Oh well...I'll find out next Friday.

Went to my aunt's place for Hari Raya Haji yesterday. As we were walking towards the bus stop to get home, mum said "Wah, it'll be good if you were teaching here". Ya ya ya....she was referring to AISS...duh. Aunt stays next to AISS. I just told mum that it's too late now. I'll be in WSS for the next few years at least (not that I have a choice do I?) It's looking better...busier but better.

Lots of shit to organize and take charge of next year. Insya allah, everything will run smoothly.

Hungry now.....too early for dinner though. I'll just get fat and stuff myself with ice cream. Laterz....

Getting-fat,
RuDy

It's been a while...

It's been a while since I last blog. What been happening? Pretty much nothing. Been rushing from Sembawang almost every other day to check out on the house. SEA Games is happening over this past 2 weeks. Good to watch.

All my bonus is gone...all to the house. No $$$ t go for honeymoon...sigh. It's alright, I guess I'll have to wait till next year. Just a bit sad for my wife...marry a man who can't bring her for honeymoon. Then again, we decided that we'll throw our savings for the house (for now). We'd rather get our own house done by the end of this year than stay with either our parents.

I'm just on a look out for bargains now. haha. It's alright....one step at a time.

Next week I need to head back to school. Some preparations for the Sec 1 Orientation camp. I foresee an extremely busy year in 2008. We'll see how it goes then.

Anyway, SEA Games badminton finals on TV now. Singapore's Kendrick Lee vs Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia. Time to enjoy the finals...

No-more-$$$,
Rudy

Life is getting back to normal...

Life is getting back to normal for everyone it seems. Ryan's doing alright. Charles sounded good. I'm glad that they're moving on....that we are moving on.

As for me, there's a lot of things to learn as a married man. It's so different when I'm single and carefree. Now I have a wife to take care of and responsible of. I saw one of my ex-students, Muslihah, at Sun Plaza on Monday. She looked shocked when I intriduced my wife to her. She looked different too. I'm hoping to drop by next Friday to see the AI track team train. Maybe...

There's so much to do for this holiday....then again, thank god it's the holiday for me. If not, I'll be so busy with renovation stuff.

Anyway, badminton session tomorrow with Ryan and Charles at 10.00am. Hopefully my achilles feels better. A bit painful..right achilles. Could it be from the 10km Standard Chartered run on Sunday? Then again it's only 10km....and at a super slow pace. haha...

Regards,
RuDy

It has been an eventful week....both of happiness and sadness...

It's been two weeks to remember and forget...

I am now a married man. 17th November 2007, arguably the biggest day of my life. I have been so busy the week before, with O levels invigilation and preparation for my big day. We had the Chinese Dinner at a restaurant on the 16th November - Friday night. We had our solemnization at the Registry of Muslim Marriages on the 17th Nov morning followed by the traditional chinese tea ceremony. The following day, 18th Nov, we had our malay wedding at Nee Soon South CC.

It was a good 3 days. Everything went smoothly. I have nothing to complain. Tiring but something that I would remember for the rest of my life.

The following week, in fact, last Thursday, I went to Indonesia. Jakarta and Bandung with 22 students plus 3 other teachers. It's a reward for the students for doing well in the sepak takraw and soccer CCA. We had a friendly game with the local school in Jakarta and with the Indonesia National Youth Team. Yes, we beat the local schools, but were given a lesson in sepak takraw by their National Youth team.

We went to Tangkuban Perahu (a volcano) in Bandung. Weather was nice...approximately 25 degree celsius in Bandung. The travel on the bus took hours. It took us 3 hours plus to get to Bandung on the first day that we landed in Jakarta. The second day, we headed to the volcano and headed back towards Jakarta.

On the 3rd day, we had the friendly sepak takraw game. Followed by a visit to the theme park. It was pretty fun I have to admit. I enjoyed the Viking ride. The following day (Sunday) we headed back to Singapore.

Sadness.............

TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN LOH

During my second day there (in Indonesia), I received a sad news (SMS) from Seok Kuan. She messaged saying that the national dragon boat team, competing in Cambodia met with an accident. 5 men were missing. One of them was Stephen Loh Soon Ann. I prayed for his safety.

The following day, the sad news came....his body was found. I was dumbfounded. Devastated....

We weren't the best of friends. Neither do we talk everyday when we were trainees in NIE. The late Stephen was arguably the fittest person I've ever met in my life. We once sat in the canteen having lunch when I asked him how often he trained to get a muscular body like his. He said twice a day. He'd go to the gym in the morning, eat, went back to the hall (dorm) to sleep the whole afternoon and train again in the evening. He's a very agile person. Soft spoken, smart and asks the smartest of questions during lectures. My impression of Stephen.

I first saw him way before we entered NIE. I was playing soccer with my camp mates and Andy Liew brought some of his NTU dragon boat friends with him to play soccer in NUS handball court. That was when I saw Stephen for the first time. A few years later, he was a colleague...classmates.

The last time I saw Stephen was during the September holidays this year. We played soccer at the Cage during the September holidays. I was just talking to Ryan today when we were in the gym about the last time we saw Stephen. He came late during our Cage session and started scoring the moment he came in. I can't believe that I'll never see him again.

I have to admit that I'm a bit disappointed that I can't attend his wake. But I'm a newly wed. I wouldn't want to make my wife and my in-laws unhappy. I guess there are things in life that I have to face.

Earlier this year, it was a PE guy (Zam) who met with a fatal accident at Mount Ophir. Now, it's my own friend. Someone who I know and play and talk to personally. I will always remember Stephen as a competitor, a gentleman, arguably the fittest person I've met and a friend. I am sure that Stephen would have a better life on the other side in spite of the fact that he had left his family and his loved ones behind. To you my friend, Stephen Loh Soon Ann, rest in peace. You will always be remembered.

Rest-in-peace my dear friend.

Treasure your loved ones. You'll never know when you might lose them.

RuDy...

It's going to be a hectic 2 weeks...

Yup. Count down to the weekend. The "BIG" day (arguably the biggest day of my life so far) is coming soon. Real soon. It's already Wednesday. Preparations are pretty much done. Hopefully the reno stuff could be done by this week (in fact today if it was up to me).

Next week would be Basic Counselling Course on Tuesday, camp leaders selection first meeting on Wednesday and off to a 4D3N Jakarta/Bandung for the training trip. It should be fun.

I just need to take care of myself during this period. Down with flu last week. Much better now. Just need to be in tip-top condition for the next 2 weeks. Everything should be fine.

Hungry now. Time for breakfast...

Tip-tip-condition,
RuDy

Champions again...

Surprise surprise. My team turned out champions again in the inaugural Deeparaya Cup. It's a yearly soccer competition among teachers/staff of several schools in Singapore. Last year, I was playing for Woodlands Ring Sec as I didn't have a permanent school then - played at Yishun JC. Believe it or not, we were champions. A total of 10 teams this year - 2 groups of 5 teams, top 2 qualify for semifinals. This year, not that I have a choice, I played for Woodlands Sec and guess what, champions again. Hmmm...not bad huh? We played Woodlands Ring Sec in the semi-finals...won 2-1.

Of course it feels kind of bad to put one over your ex teammates. But we're all professionals so we took it with a pinch of salt. Thank god Wandy was playing for our team...to be honest, I felt that he was the reason why we won. No joke. He put up a great challenge to Razif and Khairul. Imagine Razif and Khairul (played for WRS) playing together. It's good to be playing again. Not sure if I'm going to turn out for the MOE B team yet. I'll decide later. It's just good to be playing again...very good.

After the horrible injury that I sustained in January this year, retina detachment (eye) and orbital fracture (above the eye), it just feels good. I'm thankful for everything. I thank god...

2 years in a row,
RuDy

Invigilation at EVG...

Nice school Evergreen. Big and nice. Not sure about how the system, students and teachers there work though. This dude was bitching about the system there. I'm not complaining...yet. haha. Tomorrow I've got a short paper in the morning. Then my weekends...time to relax.

I'm piling on the weight now. I'm always so hungry the past 2 weeks or so. This is bad. Eat and eat and eat but never exercise.

Looking forward to playing football again this Sat. Most likely, the tournament would consist of the same old schools. WRS, Sembawang, Deyi etc.

Anyways, I've got Alfred's MSN now. Haven't talked to him in a while...since he left for Dubai about a year ago. Sheessshhh....everyone's earning big $$$ in the private sector and travelling and working overseas...and what am I doing? Teaching in Singapore....sigh...

Regards,
RuDy

My Little Devils...

I'm touched. Very touched indeed. I know I was late. Very late. I do apologize. Thanks for waiting. I didn't realize that you all waited for more than an hour. Almost 2 hours. Sorry for making you all wait while you are hungry. What made it best was that they left their class photos in the menu. I guess I wasn't forgotten...neither were you guys.

Thank you so much. I have my own class photo...but it's just not worth putting it up I guess.

Anyway, I'm VERY glad that they made it to sec 3exp next year. Regardless of which class they go to. I heard that Douglas failed. He's a nice chap....a bit mischievous but I nice boy. Maybe he plays too much. Some did better than the others (of course) but I'm really glad that all of them made it. I was a bit worried about Sandi not being able to make it at first. Based on her mid year, she didn't do too well. I knew that the rest would be able to make it. I'm so glad that she pulled through.

One more day of school I guess. No more 2E4 in AI....but the spirit lives...

very-touched,
RuDy

Moderation Day over...

Moderation Day is done. Back to normal time table tomorrow. Sis is also back in Dubai (should still be on the plane now). Anyway, we had a family dinner at Sakura last night (Northpoint). I think I saw one of my ex students - Renee from AI. Don't think she saw me though. Didn't want to impose on her and her dad (I think).

And then today, I saw a few of my ex WRS students at Causeway Point. They're in sec 5 now. Well done. Kudos to them for making it to sec 5. Anyway, need to do some work. Friday tomorrow.....oh ya, O levels invigilation at Evergreen Sec. Nice school...

Regards,
RuDy

It's Tuesday...

It's Tuesday today. Ordinary Tuesday....

Back to school today after 1 day holiday. Tomorrow and the day after (Wed & Thurs) is marking day. Not so much of marking day, more like moderation day. As far as I know, that's when they decide whether to push a student up if they fail.

Went for my medical appointment at Dieppe Barracks this morning. Yes I went to school first and then left school at 0830am for Dieppe Barracks. MO told me he'd refer me to a medical board, pending results. Results should be out in a couple of months or so. My only concern is that they're going to downgrade me and sill keep me in that unit. That would suck...cause then I'm gonna have to do all the "sai kang". Shit jobs like CQ and bring ration etc. That would be a shit hole. Anyway, I'll have to wait and see.

The sec 1s had a sepak takraw service learning led by the C Div takraw boys. After all, they were the National champions for the C Div Sepak Takraw this year. Since they can teach Nan Hua High boys, I don't see why they couldn't teach our own boys. It was alright I guess. I joined in the fun too. Sheeshh...I suck at takraw. I'll pick soccer anytime anyplace.

After that, went for lunch with the PE department. Lunch was on Philip...for promotion. Good for him. Hopefully mine will come in a year or so. I'll definitely need the extra $$$. Anyway, I'm not gonna write anymore. No mood (some shit happened at home.....RHB stuff). Lots of things to do....so little time so much to do.


Rubbish,
RuDy

Finally done...

I'm done with my marking. I just need to key in all the marks and I'm set. Set for my Hari Raya weekend.

Anyway, I had feedback from some people today. So far so good. Could be better but ok I guess. Deeparaya Cup coming....2nd November I think. I should try to get back into shape to play. I'm so unfit now. Haven't gone to the gym nor run/exercise for like years (only 4 weeks in fact). Next week, time to plan my regime. Long weekend coming soon....

Time to zzzz afternoon nap...

Regards,
RuDy

No time to blog...

It's been a hectic couple of months. I've hardly had time to blog. I guess the work load is taking its toll. More to expect next year. I need to find a way to find out how to mark effectively.

Exam period now. Which also means that my marking load is hell. 3 sec 1 Express paper 1 and 2 sec 3NT paper 1. Paper 1s makes you sleepy. It's just so boring to read the same stuff over and over again. You'll only wake up when you get a couple of nice, interesting stories.

Haven't exercised for like weeks. I feel so unhealthy. It's true that I'm losing weight (just a bit though) but I just feel unhealthy. I'm just too tired to exercise...mainly because it's the fasting month. I'll definitely dehydrate if I were to go for my runs. Then that would be stupid on my part...risking my health. One more week to go. Then I've got to start serious regime.

Anyway, back to marking scripts now.....

Mark-mark-mark,
RuDy

Things are according to plan...

So far so good. Everything seems to be according to plan. 2 more "teaching" days. Exams starts on Wednesday. Followed by GCE 'O' Levels invigilation at Evergreen Sec.

I went to U-Home the other day. It looks set that we've decided on U-Home...paid the deposit and stuff. Waiting to select materials and the proposed design. I have my own idea of course.

I went to Woodlands library this afternoon. Met up with some of my little devils to "revise" their English (exam starts tomorrow for them). As what people say, "There's nothing to study for English". The best you can do is to know the format for your situational writing - be it formal or informal letter or report writing. Other than that, try to use the vocabulary words that they've studied or learned throughout the year. The rest is....depends on the exam paper. haha!

Anyway, going to watch the President's Star Charity on Channel 5 now. Laterz.

Regards,
RuDy

PS: A huge showdown with my WSS student in class last Friday.

Another week down...

It's been an uneventful week I suppose. Other than the fact that I'm going sign the lease for my keys next week. I've been a bit disappointed with my teaching this week. It's time for some reflection. What can I do to make it work better.

I was down for a marathon oral session last Monday. 3 and half hours...just because I missed out on my session the previous Thursday. I went for a Cluster meeting with the superintendent on Wednesday. Another uneventful session I guess. Of well, it still beats being in school. And on Tuesday, I was at MOE HQ for a PE BT meeting. Pretty much the whole cohort was there. It'll probably be the last time the whole cohort will gather anyway.

Time to laze around again. Do a bit of reflection and prepare for my lessons next week.

Regards,
RuDy

Nothing beats being at home....

Home sweet home. Nothing beats the feeling of being at home. Yesterday was the first day of the fasting month. I was also on course...some Classroom Management course at One North. It was pretty much "useless". Duh...a waste of time I must say BUT I didn't mind. I'd rather be on course than be in school hahaha!! But I have to make up to conduct my oral for the sec 1s next week. Damn it!

I had to go to Woodlands Ring Sec this afternoon for a cluster N5 sharing for my English Department. It felt like....like home. I was very much comfortable going back to WRS. One pupil still remembered me....Natalie. She's in sec 3 now and she was the school councillor who welcomed us into the school. I felt very welcomed by the staff....I still se many familiar faces...Bruce, Roy, Rebekah, Selina, Mr Yap, Mr Loy, Kak Su, Razif, MJ and more. I really felt at ease. I even saw Mr Kheng as I was leaving the school. Sometimes...just sometimes...I wonder how it'd be like if I was in WRS. Oh well....I guess I'll never know.

Rebekah told me that yesterday, out of the blue, the 4N7 students asked about me. They asked Rebekah if I'd be coming back. I guess they still didn't know...I feel bad. I did promised them that I'd come back to WRS. I guess it didn't happen either. Oh well....we all have to move on.

Just like me...


Miss-both-my-ex-schools,
RuDy

What I've done over the past week or so....

It's been more than a week since I last update. When was the last time? Hmm....well, maybe about a week or so. I didn't do much last week....and I LOVE IT!!! Why? School holiday was a blast...not that I went out and enjoyed myself, it was the contrary, I had time to relax and watch tv and simply chill out at home.

I went to "The Cage" on Tuesday. We played for like 3 hours...we booked the court from 3pm - 6pm. It sure has been a while. Then we headed to simpang Bedok for dinner. Chill out, share stories...sure was relaxing. I miss my "chill out" days. I had so many wonderful chill out days in the army and uni. I don't even have enough time to sleep now. Sheessh.

Anyway, dear and I had our photoshoot last Saturday. Wonderful! Brilliant! Marvellous! The first half (and 2 pairs of clothes) were in the studio (Klaseboer itself). The next 2 pairs were at Sentosa - Palawan Beach. I can't wait to see the pictures. It better be good...haha!!

Back to school today....1st week of term 4. Bummer....fasting will start on Thursday. It's going to be one tiring month. Oh well...see how it goes. Anyway, I should be heading to Chew Interior tomorrow. See what the fella has got to offer....the quotation.

Backache,
RuDy

My Biological clock is screwed....

I can't believe I'm up at 7.05am on a Sunday morning. Sheesshh....I should be sleeping. This is what happens when you get up at 5.30am every morning. Worse still, I can't sleep anymore. I thought I might as well get up, shower have breakfast and watch a bit of tv. I'll definitely take a nap later in the afternoon.

I didn't do much yesterday. Hit the gym in the morning, and practically stayed home the whole day. Was just too lazy to go out. At least my gf wasn't making noise. After all, we did go out on Friday evening.

What to do today? Hhhhmmmm....no plans yet. Planning to go Causeway Point......planning only. Oh ya...I wanna go JB probably Tuesday or Wednesday as well. I need a new pair of Adidas shoes for school. Another Asics pair would help as well. A couple of shorts....and maybe a bag. Anyway, will update more when I have the time.

Regards,
RuDy

My first....and possibly the best teacher's day of my life...

It's my first Teacher's Day celebration today. In Woodlands Sec, we had the ACES Day in the first half of the morning. Followed by celebrations. I received a bouquet of flowers (a dozen pink roses) from my class 3E. On of the boys "piggy back" me up to stage. It sure was embarrasing....fun but embarrasing.

The shocker of the day came later in the afternoon. A few of my ex AI students came to look for me at Causeway Point. What surprised me was the fact that they (2E4) "made" me a poster bearing their greetings and well wishes. I only had one thought...."They remembered me".

Is there anything else that I cold have asked for.......10 weeks in AI was a short period of time. 15 weeks later........they remembered me. Sandi, Feon and Wei Wen were at Causeway Point to meet me. Eileen joined us later. They looked different. Just like Cheryl (whom I saw yesterday). They just looked so different now.....very much more matured and taller. All of them will turn out to be gorgeous young ladies I'm sure. In fact, they all look taller....I wouldn't be able to recognize them if they weren't in their school uniform. I'm sure they would have dressed and looked differently in their "home" clothes.

I never expected anything from them. Let alone "gifts"...gifts from the heart. A poster with the well wishes from 2E4 as well as a red daisy. To think that it came out of their pocket money...I'm touched....sincerely touched.

Sandi kept on saying that I didn't care about them anymore....I guess they don't much. My current students feel "sick" whenever I told them about my ex-students in AI. Every now and then, they will be mentioned. Even when they're not mentioned, they're still in my thoughts. I'm grateful and thankful that they still remember me....for how long? I don't know...

Thank you my little devils,
RuDy

Happy Teacher's Day...

It's Teacher's Day tomorrow....I guess it should mean something more to me huh? I didn't think much about Teacher's Day when I was younger. What's the big deal....that's what I always thought. Hmmm....I guess this would be my 1st official Teacher's Day celebration. I already received a "gift"...a set of blue pen, red pen and pink highlighter from one of my students in 3G. It's not the value...it's the thought that counts.

I saw Cheryl (ex-student) at Woodlands MRT station just now. Then I actually took the same lift at Riyan. Small world indeed. Headed to the gym with Ryan for a bit. Body's gonna ache tomorrow. Tomorrow need to "perform" the hip-hop dance for ACES day as well. Aaahhh....time to eat now. Haven't eat after workout...

Looking-forward-to-holiday,
RuDy

I haven't blogged in donkey years...

Geeezzzz.....I haven't blogged in like donkey years!!! I've just been so busy and tired. The moment I get home, I don't even want to sit in front of the computer. Anyway, just a short update. Last Sat, the teachers' team had a friendly game with the C Boys. Unfortunately weather was shitty....we stopped while the boys were 6-5 up. It's just something that we wanted to reward the boys for doing well this year. They had a friendly game with Northlight School yesterday as well. We won 6-0....quality stuff. The sec 1s are doing alright. We'll need to polish them next year.

It's been a hectic week. I went for a Holistic Health Framework course on Tuesday. No freaking idea what I did there....one ear in, the other ear out. I've been rushing through with the markings and entering the CA marks into the cockpit. At the same time, I had to prepare for this morning's presentation for News In Class. First time that I presented in front of 1000 students and teachers. I'm sure there's more to come. I was a bit nervous, I don't deny that, but I think I did alright..."Doping In Sports".

Other than that, it's been an uneventful week. Oh yeah...I need to follow up closely with 2 of my students whom I don't even know cause they've been absent since like March. I won't even know them if I bump into them on the streets. Shitty right....I have to follow up on students that I don't even know simply because they belong to my class. Damn it...

Anyway, will try to update more. Should be able to this coming week. Time to get some shut eye....

Drained-out,
RuDy

It's been a while...

It's been a while since I last blogged. 4 days or so I think. Flu's getting much better. In fact, I could afford to go for a short run yesterday. Timing was miserable though...haha. Took me an extra 5 minutes to complete the same distance that I covered last month. I guess I'm not 100% yet.

School/work is still pretty much the same. It's week 8 now. 2 and a half weeks to go. A couple more stuff to cover for this semester. I slept really early last night. By 9.30pm I was long gone. Maybe I'm getting old....of course not. I'm still so young. haha!!! English N level prelim listening comprehension to conduct tomorrow and sec 3NT oral exam on Friday. And it's not even supposed to be my duty. Duh!! They're really squeezing me dry.

PE side has been ok so far. I mean to be honest, I'd rather have more PE load than EL load. Hopefully they'll employ more EL teachers next year (so that I can have a lighter EL load). haha. Oh ya, staff dinner on the 26 of August at SRC. Hopefully it's not so silly.

Anyway, time to rest and relax now.

R&R,
RuDy

Long weekend...

Yeah!!! My "long" weekend is here. Wednesday was half day...National Day celebrations. Thursday, National Day and Friday is a school holiday. Unfortunately....I'm down with flu. There goes my long weekend. This flu is giving me shit. I think I'm so weak. Always getting flu every now and then. Since Monday...wonder if there's something that I shouldn't eat....it seems like it's taking ages for my flu to clear up.

Anyway, I went to JB with mum yesterday after school (half day). Didn't do much. Mum did a bit of shopping and I just walked around. I bought 1 whole cake from Secret Recipe...Banana Chocolate...my favourite. Thank god the causeway was clear. Saw one of my current students on the bus (she was on her way home...stays in Pelangi JB) and one of my ex-students as well. Got home at about 4 plus...close to 5pm. Went to Northpoint at about 8pm for dinner. Craving for KFC....I know I shouldn't have, especially since I have a flu. Just so tempted. Haven't exercise since last Sat. Can feel the fats piling up...damn.

Supposed to play soccer today with Agus at Braddell-Westlake. Decided against it. I don't want my flu to get worse. It's already bad as it is. Maybe the FLu relief panadol doesn't work. Hmm....maybe I should try something else.

Didn't do much today...eat sleep eat sleep. Now waiting for the NDP on tv. No tickets this year. Didn't want to head down to Esplanade either....it's gonna be too crowded. Anyway, I'm out of here. My "long" weekend is practically over. Damn....next week will be a loooonnnggg week as well. Some idiot told me to take over his duties (Oral exam). What to do...I'm down in the pecking order. How can I say no....

Happy 42nd Birthday Singapore

Down with flu,
RuDy

Friday....

Finally...my weekend is here. Short weekend though. My week has been tiring. I'm not exactly enjoying myself there. Some idiot are acting as if I'm invisible...talking about me right in front of me (and it's not students). Duh...I'm not invisible for god's sake. Idiot. Next Monday there's a CDP meeting at 1.45pm. Not sure if I'm still conducting my sec 3 express EL oral. I conducted the oral for sec 2 exp today. 14 students after school is draining.

I'm looking forward to next week though. Short week....let's hope it's going to be a good short week. My dumbass form class is giving teachers problems. Most of the boys. Bunch of baffoons....they need to use their bloody head. Caught for glue sniffing, giving chem teacher problem.....dumbass. Might as well go and drink rat poison and kill themselves. Save me all the hassle.

Anyway, I think I have no life. Teaching kills my social life damn it. Time to shower and head down town. Meeting some ex camp mates for dinner...the usual suspects.

Weekend-is-here,
RuDy

My weekend...

I didn't do much on Friday. I was simply too tired. Had department lunch at Seoul Garden at Causeway Point. I came late cause of Friday prayers. I wasn't even full yet but since everyone else had to leave, I decided to stop eating. Buffets are meant for a group of people to eat and chit chat. It's just so different when you go eat buffet with colleagues.

I went to JB on Saturday with my mum and dear. We went to Arab Street to look for cloth before that. Went to JB hungry. At least it wasn't raining when we got to JB. Walked around City Square hoping to buy stuff. Nothing that I liked though. Had dinner at Kenny Rogers. The chicken's a bit dry though.

Went to the gym this morning...about 9.30am. Got home, watched tv for a bit and then took a long nap...2 and a half hours. Then went to Bishan Park to play a bit of soccer. I didn't run much though. It was a pretty much social soccer. Almost walking pace. I'm happy with this kind of pace. Now, time to do some work for the Speak Good English Month. Duh....

Regards,
RuDy

Back from camp...

Here's a long one...

Day 1 - 25th July 2007
I got to school in the morning as usual. The weather didn't look kind at all. My only concern was the weather. What's going to happen to all the activities planned if there was heavy downpour? After all, it's been consistently raining for the past 1 week or so. Will my students be deprived of the activities? Let's hope not.
I wasn't actually looking forward to going for the camp (because of the weather). I love going for camps when the weather is good. Camping is never fun when it's raining all the time. Furthermore, it's only recently (2 weeks ago) that I went for the sec 2 NYAA Adventure Camp. At the same time, I'm looking forward to stepping into Pulau Ubin for the very first time of my life. It seems like all of my friends said that it's pretty fun camping in Pulau Ubin.

As we boarded the bus, I could see some of the students' faces looking so uninterested in the trip. It was meant to be a fun and enjoyable trip. Let's face it..."studying" outside is ALWAYS better than inside a classroom. We had to get to Changi Jetty to catch the bum boats to Pulau Ubin. The boat ride was cool. It was literally cooling with bits of water splashing into the boat. I'm pretty sure that if the boat ride was longer than that 10 minutes, some of the students would be sea sick. One incident that I didn't quite like though is the foul language used by the students. I don't get it, why do they need to use vulgarities in their conversation? I question myself...is this the type of language they use at home? I doubt so.....then why is there a need to use vulgarities when talking to their friends?

The moment we got there, we headed towards Jelutong Campsite. It's only about 5 minutes walking distance from the jetty. Everyone started pitching their tents. I see LOTS of groupwork and cooperation be it in groups or in pairs. I guess in life, it is necessary to work hand in hand to accomplish a project. It's also good to see students asking teachers for help (while pitching their tents). If in doubt, always ask. I hope they will apply this to their classroom and every day life. When in doubt, always ask.

Once the tents are up, we proceeded with our first activity - team bonding game. It sure was fun. Most of the students in my team worked together to figure out the puzzle (they had to form a perfect square with awkward shapes). Obviously it wasn't as easy as some of them thought it was. Being over confident doesn't help. Even in real life, we need to analyze the situation first. The second part of the bonding activity was much better. Even though they had difficulty remembering how to place the awkward shapes, it was at least strategically planned out by the teams e.g. you put the triangle on the top right corner etc.

After lunch was the fun part. Everyone (teachers and students) had the opportunity to rent a bicycle. We all rode to Chek Jawa for the land expedition. There wasn't much cohesiveness in my team, unfortunately. The better ones (in terms of cycling) would cycle was ahead leaving the less competent cyclist lagging behind. Where is the care and concern for one another? I feel that care and concern for one another is lacking. I made it a point to tell them to cycle together on their way back.

Our trip in Chek Jawa took a pause as there was lighting risk alert between 1505hours to 1600hours. I got the SMS and quickly hurried the few groups that were there to take shelter. Once the weather cleared up, we proceed with our boardwalk. They took lots of pictures together. I saw a bit of bonding there. They looked genuinely happy and interested while looking out for sea animals/creatures as they walked along the boardwalk.

I do have to comment the teamwork when they cycled back to base camp. This time round, the team did wait for one another. It was much better (though it can still be improved). Some managed to instill confident to their team members, especially when they had difficulty cycling downhill.

I'm grateful that there were no casualties in my group. We returned to base camp for dinner. Students were cooking for one another (but none cooked for me). None cooked for me...I wonder if my ex-students would have cooked for me. I'm pretty sure my ex-students would. It's at times like this that I miss my ex-students. Anyway, I just had crackers for dinner. I'm good going without food as long as I have water. It's only for one day anyway. Some were cooking together (boys and girls) but they had to come out to a common area as the campsite was divided between boys side and girls side.

They had Candle War game at night. Looked pretty fun....but I didn't quite like the lack of integrity in some of them. Some cheated just so they can win...that's so silly. They really need to understand that cheating will hurt them eventually. You may not be caught once, twice but eventually you will. It doesn't pay. After the Candle War, it was time to wash up and zzzzz.

Day 2
Students were supposed to be up and cooking their breakfast by 7am. We proceeded with a short walk to Noordin Beach. Nice quiet, tiny beach. I was bitten by tons of mosquitoes on our way there. I'm still itching from it now. The trip to the beach was nice I felt. Even though some of them were irritating one another, they looked like they had fun. Oh...I forgot to tell you that 3 students from my group decided to fall out. And then there were 7. We made one wrong turn and yet they put the blame on one person. That's so silly especially when THEY were given the task that they should plan the route together. When a person leads and you just follow blindly, then you have no right to put the blame on that person...after all, you did not even say anything when you went the wrong way. I'm glad that they really thought about what and how Noordin Beach can be developed into an eco-tourist area for the near future.

Oh ya....MY group had the opportunity to taste FRESH durian. You can't get any fresher than that because we came across a durian in the middle of the road. I am positively sure that the durian had just fell from the tree. It was slightly cracked open (impact from falling at great height). They had the opportunity to taste FRESH durian. I took a bite myself. I personally don't like durian but I don't mind tasting it. It's such a waste of opportunity to not taste it when it is right in front of you. How often can you taste a durian that just dropped from the tree...probably not ever. I'm glad that it was my group who had this opportunity.

They had lunch the back in base camp after that and a short debrief and reflection session. I haven't read what they've written yet. We all got back in school by 1545hours. End of trip.

End of post. Very tired. Eat and zzzz...

Regards,
RuDy

Beginning of the week....

What a weekend. Tiring weekend. Last Friday night, I think I watched the silliest movie EVER!!! I watched "Black Sheep". I can't believe that I actually went to watch such a silly movie. Thank god I didn't pay for the movies. Rina and Agus gave us (my girlfriend and I) a pair of complimentary tickets to be redeemed at any Cathay cinemas. And of all movies, we went to The Cathay to watch Black Sheep. Obviously we wanted to watch Harry Potter but tickets were sold out. So we opt for Black Sheep. Geeezzzz......I still can't believe I watched it.

On Saturday, we went to Velocity to walk around. Just checking out the goods there. I found my long tights finally. I haven't bought it yet....not sure how much it cost. Will buy it soon when I have $$$$.

I went for the Mizuno Wave Run on Sunday morning. This year's 10km run was held from Temasek Poly to Bedok Reservoir. Short run but the wet weather didn't help. I took about an hour. Pathetic. Now my left calf aching. Cold wet morning. Pissed off with Ryan as well, cause he told me on Saturday that he left the number tags in school. Duh...and he couldn't get it back. SO I ran without the number tags and couldn't claim my goodie bag. The goodie bag is a shoe bag with one Mizuno running top inside. Well, at least I didn't waste my $20 (Ryan said I didn't have to pay him back). haha. Morning exercise.

Today, I went to accompany the boys for the soccer match at Siglap Sec. We drew 3 all with ACS Barker. Silly game. One idiot shouted vulgarities on the pitch and was sent off. Idiot. Only in the first 10 minutes, we were down with 10 men. I have no doubt that we could have easily won with 11 men. Furthermore, 2 of my first team defenders were not around (1 had to go NCC camp, the other was absent from school). Sigh....the team has no discipline.

Another shit coming my way as well. I'm going for the sec 3NT integrated program camp this Wed and Thursday. Shit...I'm so tired and stoll have to go for Pulau Ubin camp. Sleep in tents and let the mosquitoes feed on me. Damn it. So not looking forward to this.

Anyway, time for dinner now.

Regards,
RuDy

Great....my passion for soccer is back...

I just got back from my C boys game today. We had a difficult opponent....Greenview Sec. Even though we lost (3 -1) I think the boys did great. I mean, a few errors in the first half pissed me off. Especially when we dominated the game. At least the game ignited my passion for soccer again. I think when anyone is off the game for too long, somehow the passion just dies off. Maybe it's not just anyone...maybe it's just me. I mean, I haven't been off the game for such a long time. Even when I was in Sydney, I still had my weekly kick about sessions with my mates. It also doesn't help when the team doesn't really "belong" to you. I'm in a way, sort of an assistant. It's Philip who has build the team from the beginning of the year. I don't have a sense of belonging to the team. Sigh...when can I have MY own team.

Got school at 7am, left school at 7pm. This is too much. And they have training on Saturday as well. I'm not going.....I don't care. I just want to relax on Saturday. Sunday morning go for the Mizuno Run and chill out for the rest of the day. Go for an easy run. No rush....hmm...where's the route ya? Temasek Poly and around Bedok Reservoir if I'm not wrong. Ahh....don't care. Anywhere also can. Haven't done much cardiovascular exercise for sometime. haha. Don't want to struggle to complete it. haha. I shouldn't have played badminton yesterday. My right hamstring aching now. I should have stretched properly before I played. Old body....hurting at where the hamstring tore...old injury. Sh|t.........

Anyway, very tired now....watch tv and chill out...

Igniting-the-passion,
RuDy

I'm sooooo frustrated and disappointed!!!!!!! Damn IT!!!!!!!!

Damn it!!! I was so looking forward to going for the nationals track and field meet. SH|T!!!!!!!!!! Now I can't go simply because I have staff meeting. !@#$%^&* This is so frustrating. It just seems that my interest in soccer is waning and I'm more interested in track and field now. It doesn't help that I'm not playing soccer because of my injury.

Why of all days does the staff meeting be held tomorrow!!!! Why didn't they held it last week or next week. Why tomorrow? Why? Why? Why?!!!!!!! This is sooooooo frustrating. I just want to complain and complain and complain. I mean, think about it, I do not feel like I have my own "team" in WSS. Yes my C div soccer boys are doing well in tournament but it's pretty much Philip's team. I did not train them from scratch. I'm only basking in their "glory". Fair enough that I've been co-coaching the past 4 weeks. And occasionally coaching them by myself a couple of times (like today) but it's just not MY team. I'm getting frustrated by the lack of opportunity. I can't even go to CCK Stadium tomorrow to SEE what I want to see...nationals t&f.

I've been following AI's track and field program this season and yet I can't go for the BIGGEST event of the year tomorrow. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!! This is KILLING ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


FRUSTRATED!!!!!!,
RuDy

I'm sooooo frustrated and disappointed!!!!!!! Damn IT!!!!!!!!

Monday....beginning of the week

I didn't do much over the weekend. Confirmed my booking with Klaseboer. Other than that, I met Agus and Rina for dinner at Tambuah Mas. Quality stuff. Dinner was on them. haha. We wanted to catch a movie but silly me, didn't bring my glasses. Duh!!

I pretty much stayed home on Sunday (only went to the gym in the morning - been 2 weeks since I hit the gym) and attended my neighbour's wedding. Taufik Batisah (Singapore Idol 1) was there (Taufik's their cousin) and so was Baikhaki Kaizan - Singapore soccer player. They were like superstars....everybody wanted to take photo with them. Even my mum got to take photo with Taufik Batisah. Sheeesshh....

Today, I went with my C div soccer boys to their second nationals game. They won 13 - 1 beating Greenridge Sec. Duh....I'm surprised how Greenridge can get into League 1 of the Nationals. It's a good feeling but I know they didn't do well. Lots of silly errors. Oh well, I'll have to work on that during training tomorrow.

Anyway, teaching frisbee for PE now. Today's lesson was alright. A couple of things that can be improved but generally ok. I'm off now. Tired....

Tired,
RuDy

Friday!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally, my weekend is here. I had my investiture yesterday. We all finally had the opportunity to meet one another again after 3 weeks. Seems like everyone's complaining about their life. I should be grateful with mine then. haha. I mean, comparing to some of them, namely Seok Kuan, I have an alright load I suppose. Furthermore, no one cares a hoot about my NT classes. haha.

Then we help Azhar with a bit of filming. They wanted to film some NS man who's doing well in their outside career as well. Azhar is a pretty high profile lecturer. The video might be shown in Singapore Discovery Centre for the next 10 years. Meaning, my face will be shown in SDC for the next 10 years as well!!!! hahaha!!! My 1 minute of fame!!!! hahahahahahaha!!!!

The few of us went to IMM for makan after that and just went window shopping. Didn't do much. I hope to be able to make it to CCK stadium for the track & field finals next wednesday. Hopefully I won't be arrowed to do last minute stuff.

Makan-time,
RuDy

Campfire's burning...Auld Lang Syne

Ma ma mia......it's been a hectic and physically draining 3 days. But I love it!!! Yes I'm physically tired but mentally I'm great. First day was easy. By the time we got to Jalan Bahtera, it was already 11am. They had their "pasar malam" and attendance taking in school. They broke into their groups in camp. I was pretty much in charge of the land expedition. I was in charge of those leaving from Kranji back to Jalan Bahtera. Dropped by Sungei Buloh to see monitor lizards and just enjoy the breeze. Quality stuff.

Pretty much the same for Tuesday as well. I didn't get much...in fact no opportunity to see the rope and tower elements. Now that I think about it, the sec 2 AI camp, I also didn;t get to see my class do their rope elements. Hhhmm.....maybe I'm suitable to do land expeditions.

My bloody "bunk" is like an ice box. Freezing my @$$ off at night. Gggeeezzzz. Oh ya, I conducted the morning PTs for both mornings. One of my C div boys (captain) had a bad cramp this morning. Not sure if he can play tomorrow (C Boys Nationals game). A number of casualties nearby as well. Oh well...bound to happen.

I dropped by CCK stadium to see AI track team running. Quality....C Div 4x400m girls made it to the finals. The 1500m B boys all came in a respectable position/timings. Good stuff. I'm happy for them At least I didn't make my trip down there for nothing. Anyway...very tired now. Convocation tomorrow....oh no...investiture.

Tired,
RuDy

Transformers....robots in disguise.....transformers....more than meets the eye...

Wow!!!!!!!!!!! I love the show!!!! I watched Transformers last night. Reminisce the good old times. My childhood memories. It's arguably one of the BEST movies I've watched ever. It just brings back all the good memories...optimus prime, bumblebee, jazz, starscream. I so have to get the DVD once it's out.

Dropped by Agus' solemnization yesterday at Pearl River restaurant at Suntec City...not Golden Peony. Don't know where I got that idea...duh. I got there late some more....damn it. By the time I got there, the solemnization part (signing etc) was over. Missed the most crucial or important part. Shit!! Didn't eat there though since the food not halal so they promised to make it up to me. His mum, elder sis and younger brother were there.The elder sis still look the same. Younger bro, taller and more mature now. His mum looked older...obviously. duh....the last time I saw them was like 10 years ago....maybe 12.

Anyway, my dear and I left shortly after. Didn't want to impose on them. He felt bad too but no worries lah. This coming weekend we should be meeting up he said.

Back to Transformers. It an action packed movie. It kept me on my toes throughout. Quality stuff. And the cinematography is excellent. Kudos to the producers. Tomorrow going to camp...I'll miss the track & field meet on Monday. I'll probably drop by on Wednesday. Hopefully. I'll need to pack my stuff later. Oh ya...bring mobile phone charger too. And it's 07072007 yesterday....Live Earth Day. 24hrs of non stop music on Channel 5.

Regards,
RuDy

It's been an eventful day....

...Knowing is not enough, we must apply...

Flu check....still there.
Cough check....still coughing.
Voice check....still can't shout.
Pocket check....still no money !@#$%^&

On my way to work, I took bus 913 and saw Ruiying (my ex WRS student). She ws on the bus to get to Woodlands stadium as WRS was having their sports day today. We only saw each other when she was getting off the bus.

Work was as usual...tiring. Flu and cough didn't help at ALL. I REALLY need to recover by this weekend. If not, I'll faint when I go for Sec 2 NYAA camp on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Got 3G to go blogging at the computer lab today. Thank god there were many absentees...haha. Smaller class for me to handle. They were getting on my nerves today...too bad I can't shout, no voice after yesterday's soccer training.

Ya...yesterday conducted their final soccer training (for my C boys) before their Nationals next week. Since the core of the team will be going for Sec 2 camp, they won;t have much time to train. I worked closely with the defenders since Philip had already worked on their attacks on Tuesday.

After Friday prayers today, I just had to leave school. The day before stayed till 6+. I just couldn't take it anymore. 2.15pm and I was out of school. Made my way to Chua Chu Kang stadium for the Nationals Track & Field. Saw my ex-supervisor (Gobi Nair of Sports School). saw a couple of my ex-students from AISS - namely Wei Wen and Yu Hern from my 2E4. Didn't see them in action though. But I got to see Eileen running her 100m semi-finals. Not bad at all. Taking into consideration that she's "new" to track & field. Kudos to her into getting in the semis. The 4X100m B boys Firman, Haris, Syafiq and not sure who's the other one, did well as well. Getting into semis. So did the 4X100m C girls, consisting of Muslihah, Eileen, Wei Wen and Jiaxin. In fact, overall they did well. Weird right....I'm teaching in WSS yet I'm supporting AISS. Ya...I find it weird myself. haha. Maybe once I get myself attached to a track & field team (or I'm the teacher in charge) then I'll support my own school. haha.

Rauf gave me a lift home since he was dropping by school as well.

And then at about 8+pm....2 little devils (my ex-students) disturbed me. Cheryl and Sandi. Cheryl has conference calling and Feon joined in the conversation for a short while. Cheryl can talk NON STOP with her Indian accent. Duh....that's why she's doing Indian Dance for National Day. haha. Too bad I don't have a chance to watch. Hopefully someone tapes it so that I can view it. haha.

Anyway, I need to iron my clothes for Agus' solemnization tomorrow. 1.20pm at Suntec City's Golden Peony restaurant. Maybe I need to wear my new shoes. Oh ya....talking about new shoes, that day I wore my new Asics DS Trainer XI and it got dirty when I stepped into the field. Silly me also to wear new shoes when I'm teaching in the wet and dirty field. Duh....heart pain ah!!!!

Ok, going to finish up my worksheet (yes doing worksheets for my 3NT EL classes). And off to slumberland.....

Flu, cough, voiceless,
RuDy

Now flu better...but no voice...

...Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat...

My flu is better but now lost my voice. Totally can't hear myself talking. This is bad...very bad. Just got home from CCA training anyway. If this goes on every day, I'll faint. I haven't been able to do my own personal thing on weekdays. I just get too tired by the time I reach home...in addition to the fact that I reach home like 6pm or 7pm almost everyday.

I wish I was a student!!!!! Students just don't know how lucky they are. Come to school, relax, study and concentrate in class when they need to. Absorb whatever information they can get, go home do a bit of homework (not everyday they have homework) and off they go at 2pm to play. Shiok right? And yet they are still complaining...some don't even want to study anymore. Wait till they work...then they'll regret.

Anyway, too tired and lazy to blog now. Ciao. Oh ya...I started a blog with my 3F just now. Should be starting one with 3G.

Voiceless,
RuDy

I'm still down with flu...

Oh man...I'm still bogged down by this flu. This is killing me. I NEED to recover by this week. Going Jalan Bahtera camp next week.

Had training with the C boys yesterday. The first 11 players are excellent...too bad there's no depth in the squad. Need to get them aware of the tactics. Especially when they are defending. Trained till 6.30pm. Left school only at 6.45pm. Need to start them earlier.

This afternoon, went to recce with Gary and Philip the route at Lim Chu Kang for the land expedition. Everything was ok. Just need to touch up on the worksheets and all should be set. Now still feeling sore...runny nose and coughing. Damn. Oh ya, I bought goat's milk at Hay Dairies Goat Farm just now. Not bad goat's milk. Been waiting for an opportunity since I tasted goat's milk last year at the same venue. I bought 5 bottles....taste different from cow's milk. Sweeter I would say. Dinner time now....

Runny-nose,
RuDy

Youth Day....down with flu...

It's Youth Day today. So no school...means no work for me. Hit the gym in the morning. Now having flu. Duh....maybe shouldn't have hit the gym (flu symptoms were already showing yesterday). I also went to collect my investiture gown at Serangoon Broadway just now. Saw Wei Wen stadium again...training. We talked for a while.

Did a bit of lesson preparation for this week. Oh ya, need to book a computer lab for 3F this week. Going to ask Philip to book for me since I don't have access to info mgmt. 4 days this week. Looking forward to the next weekend. haha. Hope can reach Agus' solemnization on time this coming Saturday (provided Gary lets me off early on Saturday morning from Jalan Bahtera). The following week better still...9, 10, 11 camp at Jalan Bahtera. 12 is investiture at NTU. Only 1 so called teaching day...Friday. At the same time, it means I will miss out on a few events at CCK stadium for the Nationals. Will try to make it for as many events as possible.

Tired ah. Hate the flu....bogs me down. Laterz...

Flu,
RuDy

Not too bad a weekend...

...Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest what you never planted...

Friday was a pretty short day (I left school by 2pm. Don't care). Had a meeting about next week's deployment for the NAPFA and PE lesson with the PE department. At the same time, I've been deployed to go Jalan Bahtera next Saturday to recce and follow the camp leaders for training. Shit thing is that it's half a day event but I MUST attend Agus and Rina's wedding as well. His solemnization is next Saturday at Golden Peony restaurant. Tough luck. Looks like I have to bring my stuff to change there. Toublesome. Went out for dinner with my dear on Friday night. Walked around Bugis Junction for a bit. Didn't shop cause I'm broke.

Yesterday (Sat), I went to the gym in the morning. Was supposed to be at the gym by 8am, couldn't wake up. haha. Only got to the gym at 9am. Met Ryan there a bit later. Then we went for a short slow run. Saw Wei Wen and Eileen there too. They were training. Seems like they are training almost everyday. Possibility of burning out. Got the band at Lee Hwa later in the afternoon. Should be ready by next week.

I went to the National Stadium for it's closing ceremony later in the afternoon. Got there at about 5.15pm. Saw Harith and Haris and the rest of the AI boys at the overhead bridge. One donkey was smoking. Don't know his name. Felt like taking off my sandals and knock his head. Idiot. Hopefully the track boys know better than to pick up such stupid act. I made my way to the stadium with my dear and Ryan. Met Charles, SK, JQ, Rongzhen, Yea Bih, Alvin Tok and his gf there. Azhar joined us for a short while. final score, Singapore 0 Australia 3. We created quite a number of chances in the first half though. Just a bit unfortunate that Indra Sahdan didn't score. He had a one on one saved by Mark Schwarzer and another header ricochet off the crossbar. Unlucky. In the second half, the Lions went kapuut. Stayed a little while to see the Grand Old Dame being put out for the final time. Well, a new sports hub will be build. It'll be good for the future youth of Singapore.
After the game, we went to Bencoolen Street to makan. Left home at about 12.45am. By the time I got home it was almost 2am. Tired....I'm still feeling it now. I better prepare for what to do for my EL classes next week. Better start planning. Then later still need to go out with mum. I need to take a nap...


Sleepy,
RuDy

Soccer boys...

...A window of opportunity will not open by itself...

Long day today. Will be longer if I don't get some shut eye soon. Again, I had 3F and 3G today. 3F was well behaved and doing their work whereas 3G was all over the place. Then in the afternoon, I took the C boys for some fitness & conditioning. Push ups, sit ups, leg raises, plank etc. they did a bit of ball skills, juggling and controlling the ball as well.

Dropped by the gym after work and surprisingly Rauf and the AI students were still there training. I saw Wei wen, Muslihah and Eileen. They look happy and ready for the Nationals. Excellent. I miss them....really do. Laiyu was there too...

Regret going to Woodlands? Em...I can't say that. I mean...oh well. Blessing in disguise perhaps? I hope so...


Cherios,
RuDy

Unbelievable week.....

...Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was...

It's been an unbelievable week. First, my computer went kapoot on me on Sunday. It died on me. It was ok on Saturday night but it just died on me on Sunday. Sent it to Sun Plaza for servicing with Charles and Ryan on Monday...the damage was 60 bucks. Collected it yesterday and it's up and running again. It just feels different though. There was a problem with the software. I guess that's what you get for a DIY computer. Sad thing is that it was only 1 and a half years old. The fella said my hard drive might kapoot on me anytime soon as well. Damn it.

Monday was the FIRST day of school. I was introduced to the school. Felt like I was being objectified by 1100 pairs of eyes. Weird. Some of the students still remember me...especially the rowdy ones. My timetable is hell. Form class is 3E...one hell of a class. Teaching 3F and 3G English. It's at times like this that I feel my ex 2E4 of AI are angels. At least I enjoyed teaching them and NEVER dread walking into the class. Now, I've only met 3F and 3G once, on Tuesday, and I'm dreading to walk into the class again. 3F is alright. 3G can be rowdy. As for my form class, I have no contact with them at all. I only have 1 hour of PE per week and the occasional (not even fortnightly) CDP period. It's just unfair. How am I going to help them or interact with them. They are after all my form class. I need time with them. To talk to them and interact as much as I can.

Yesterday was a killer day. 1G and 4G for PE. Followed by 3F and 3G for EL. Tuesdays are NT days. In fact, I only have 1 Exp class this semester. A couple of NA classes and the rest are NT classes.

I had sore throat yesterday. Thank god it's E-Learning day today. Students had to do their work from home. Thank god. Teachers still had to go to school as usual. We had this MBTI workshop. Some Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. 9am - 5pm. Tired...

Anyway, stayed back in school till 7pm. REALLY tired. Tomorrow I still have to conduct soccer training cause Philip's going to CCAB for a meeting. Can't go home early also. Damn it!!!!

I miss 2E4...

Missing 2E4,
RuDy

Devastating news....I'm so so sad...

...Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought...

I am devastated by the news. Thierry Henry is joining Barca for 16 million pounds. Nnnnnnooooo!!! There goes my Arsenal. First it was my favourite player Vieira. Now it's Henry. When are we ever going to keep good players. Even Arsene might leave after this season. Sigh...my Gunners. Barca has an out of this world attacking force with Ronaldinho, Messi, Eto'o and now Henry. We need to build a team. David Dein's departure was the last straw for him I guess. I'm devastated.

I just got home from Francis' wedding at Regents Hotel. Sat on the same table as Charles, SK, Neelan, Belle, JQ and Alvin Tok. The rest of the table were people whom we didn't know. Food wasn't exactly fantastic....my food I mean. Oh well, what to do.

Went to ROMM to confirm our dates with dear this morning. Everything's going fine for now. Just need to decide on the catering. It's costly, just afraid that it's beyond my budget. I'll have to do my Maths on this. The registrar asked a few questions just to confirm that everything was alright. Got home about 4 plus, rest and changed for the dinner. Ryan Fong picked me up (he rented a car). We got there right on the dot...8pm. I guess by Monday, there's no more fooling around. No more PESS.

Anyway, time to get some shut eye. Been up since 7.40am this morning. Walk here walk there...tired.


Devastated-by-Henry's-departure,
RuDy


PS: I bought Collin Raye's CD just now. Quality voice.....comparable to Leann Rimes.

Countdown...3 days to go...

...Never look down on anybody, unless you're helping him up...

3 days to go before term starts. I'm sounding just like the students...dreading the day when their holiday ends. haha. I dropped by school yesterday...not so much of dropped by...I HAD to. Attended a half a day e-learning course. the staff weren't exactly friendly. I felt out of place in fact. Gary was cool about it...he didn't want to keep me for too long when I approached him asking if he needed me to do anything. He just apologize about not being able to give me a FULL PE load. Yes...can you believe it. I'm doing MORE English than PE. !@#$%^&* Try telling that to ANY PE teacher and believe me, we don't like it. Too bad the SMC made decisions as such. My bad...my loss. Basically I have like 6 hours or PE, 8 lllloooonnnnggg hours of EL, 1 or 2 hour of CDP and one hell of a form class - 3E. I've been told that it's a small class but a small and CHALLENGING class. I'm so looking forward to that...yeah right. CCA...haha...of all the CCA's...I didn't get what I wanted (soccer of course). I couldn't believe what I got...haha.

Went to the gym this morning. After that I dropped by the stadium to see Rauf and the students train. Told him the truth....that I'm gonna need his help big time. He's a big man and very accommodating. At least that's my back up plan if all hell breaks lose. haha! Saw Wei wen and the 0thers as well. Her running style looks better now...better form. Laiyu, Muslihah and Eileen were there as well. Laiyu was doing mileage, easy runs. Shafiq and Harith were doing their own stuff - long jump, sprinting etc. Renee was doing a bit of high jumps at first. I just tagged on with Charles and Rauf to learn new stuff. Was pretty much watching Nasir clearing 1.60m for high jump. That's VERY high...considering that my PB is only 1.51m. Then again, that's cause I suck. haha. Left at about 11.40am. Had to rush to make it for Friday prayers.

Might go to the gym tomorrow afternoon with Ryan too. He messaged me...about 3pm tomorrow. Then we can prepare and go to the wedding dinner together - provided he wants lah. Dear coming my place later after work. We should be meeting the caterer with my mum. Caterer's coming to my place at 8pm I think. Anyway, that's it. I'm getting hungry again. hehe. What to eat tonight...hmmm...

Cherios,
RuDy

I have no HOLIDAY...

...In order to be walked on, you have to be lying down...

This is so unfair. I have no break!!! Damn it!! Dropped by my school yesterday. They really are giving me shit classes and squeezing me dry. I'll be form teacher of 3E (sec 3 NT class). They've given me 2 EL classes...2D(2NA) and 3E(3NT). !@#$%^& This is so unfair. They're just throwing classes at me. PE wise I have no worries....they've give me the works from sec 1 to sec 5. It's just bullsh|t that I've been thrown down the well. Furthermore, this Thursday, I have to attend an IT/E Learning course...9am - 5pm. Come on....where's the break that I was promised.

Hit the gym a little later in the afternoon. And then saw the AMK (pri and sec) school students training in the stadium. I guess they're peaking for the National Schools Track & Field Meet. Went out for dinner with my dear later in the evening. Ate at Esplanade Glutton's Bay. I was shocked when a plate of mee goreng set me back by $6!!! It's not as if it was anything special. I so wanted to go shopping (Adidas shoes having 30% off) but I'm just so broke. I really need to save up...my savings account is like so dry now. I'm so not looking forward to next week...I NEED TIME ro rejuvenate!! Give me a BREAK!!!

I-need-a-break,
RuDy

F@nt@stic 4...Rise of the Silver Surfer...

...Take a chance and you may lose. Take not a chance, and you have lost already...


It was a big day for my dear yesterday. She is a new "sister". My parents were with us at MCAS. We got there early, and were done by an hour or so. Everything was smooth. We took a cab to ROMM, hoping to book a date. Unfortunately we got there just a little bit too late. I guess I'll have to do the booking online.

We watched F@nt@stic 4...Rise of the Silver Surfer at Lido. It's not too bad. Can't really remember what part 1 was so I can't really compare. The character Silver Surfer is way cool. According to comics, Silver Surfer is the strongest "superhero". No one can stop him. And no one actually did (in the movie). After the show, we ate at Breeks. Had a good lunch/dinner. We ate pretty late so we skipped dinner. We had desserts for dinner at Gloria Jeans. Wanted to go shopping but my pocket quite dry. haha. It's not even a week past pay day and I'm dry. It's going to be a long month.

I'll be reporting to Woodlands Sec tomorrow morning. Meeting the P and VP I assume. They'll probably go through the school rules and stuff. Should be an induction. Not really looking forward to it. Oh well, for the next 3 years at least. I should be heading to the gym after that. Wanted to go gym today but Ryan had some officiating at Gombak Stadium. There's a track & field competition and he's helping to officiate. He asked me to tag along but I declined. I'm sure a couple of my devils are there. Hope they did well. Anyway, I hope tomorrow's induction won't drag for too long.


Cherios,
RuDy

ITE visit...

Why do people always assume that going to ITE is bad? I mean, being enrolled in ITE is actually good. I guess teachers do play a part in "influencing" students from going to ITE. Often enough, teachers will say "If you don't study hard, you will go to ITE". Enough said. Any Tom, Dick or Harry would infer from this one very sentence that going to ITE is not so good. Jack Neo's movie, 'I Not Stupid' didn't help when in one scene ITE = It's The End. How can?

I guess my short but meaningful visit to ITE East today will make me encourage my students to go ITE. I mean, of course if they can go to JC or poly, it'll be good for them. But at the end of the day, if they are very much interested in technical and practical stuff, ITE is very encouraging. Not only does it have state of the art technology, they have quality lecturers as well. At the end of the day, it all depends on individuals. Whether you want to study and make or simply throw your life away (like what I did when I was in school). Thank god I realised it early.

On Wednesday, we visited the Sembawang Airbase and today ITE East. ITE East is definitely more worthwhile. The METI - I think, (Nursing School) is definitely one of the best in Singapore. This human-like plastic patient is the works. It has pulse, veins, eyes that can blink. You name it, you have it. I didn't know that humans have pulse on their feet until today. I guess we all learn something new everyday.

The makan today was alright. I kept on tucking on the desserts. haha. 2 bowls of longan/lychee almond jelly. There goes my morning jog.

Oh ya, that idiot Ryan stood me up this morning. That fella ask me go gym but I told him no cause I went yesterday. Feeling the D.O.M.S. Then he suggested going for a run around the stadium at 8.30am. I said ok. I left home 8.15am, didn't bring my phone. I mean going for a run, where to put my phone right? If go to the gym at least I can leave my phone in the locker. Then the fella didn't turn up. I end up running around the track on my own. Duh....I don't run around the track one. It's so boring. I'd rather go for my run around Yishun (as I always do). Furthermore, I wasn't actually in the mood to run today. Body need to rest also...Monday I ran, Tuesday gym at NIE, Wednesday I ran again, Thurday gym...thought today can rest. Some more, went out last night as well...dinner with dear and walk around. We might buy this nice blazer top from Giordano this weekend. She like one and I like another one. Anyway, I think I really need the rest. Over training already. Been having this splitting headache since Wednesday evening. Flu symptoms also showing. Signs of over training. I'll take it easy for the next couple of days. Start again next week. S league game on tv now. Laterz.

Overtrained,
RuDy

One more day of induction...

One more day of induction. Monday was a talk about NE and voice projection. Yesterday (Tuesday) was PESS feedback and SSC talk about NCAP. We went to Sembawang Airbase today. Had a little bit of fun...especially during the helicopter simulation flight. I volunteered to "fly" the chinook since no one else wanted. Got a first hand touch and feel of the superpuma, chinook and the apache (though we couldn't get on the apache).

Before that, Charles and SK pick me up in the morning and we took a look at the showflats in Sengkang. I just wanted to have an idea of the decor. Not too bad, I kind of like the built-in wardrobe and kitchen cabinet. I also kind of like the idea of having a "walk-in" wardrobe feature in one of the bedrooms.

Anyway, going out to makan with kakak now. She going back Dubai tonight. I should treat her lah, since she's leaving.


Headache,
RuDy

Finally it's over....

Finally ended my 2 weekend MGC. Long long weekends. Lectures on Sundays from 9.00am to 6.30pm is no joke at all. Although there's breaks in between (morning tea break, lunch and afternoon tea break), it's still too much to ask for. ESPECIALLY since it coincides with my NIE induction programme. I haven't been able to exercise much as well the past week. I better get into shape again.

Time to zzzz...long week ahead.


Drained,
RuDy

Ocean's 13 is so-so...

I caught Ocean's 13 with my dear at Lot1 yesterday. We went to Sim Lim to get a fuse for her television. We actually wanted to catch Ocean's 13 in town but there no more 7+ show. We were a bit late so decided to travel to Lot1 to catch the 9.45pm show. It's ok actually...the characters definitely look much older now (Brad Pitt and George Clooney in particular). Anyway, it was toss up between Shrek 3 and Ocean's 13 and the latter got the nod.

I dropped by Downtown East chalet today. Got there about 5+ watched the Yo-Yo competition for a while before dropping by the chalet. Organised by my 2E4...(no longer mine though). The turnout wasn't that good. Some weren't there yet...I was told that some would drop by later in the evening. From what I see and feel, it seems that there are different cliques with the clique. Maybe I'm just being sensitive. But that's just from my point of view. Had dinner (we had pizza hut) with a few of my devils (Cheryl, Sandi and Feon) before I left. I'm am so touched by their gesture. Thank you for treating me...though I feel so guilty. I should be the one treating them...after all, I am the one working. Sandi made me choke once...can't remember what she said though. Must be something funny. We saw Jason Lim and Tobias walking in as we had dinner. I left right after dinner. I couldn't stay as I have a course to attend tomorrow morning. The girls went goo-goo gaa-gaa over Jason Lim. I have to agree that he's a good looking young chap. He's got very nice boyish features.

Anyway, I'll really miss them (already do). Now that it's sunked in (the fact that I'm going to WSS in less than 2 weeks - I've even met some of them during their leadership training camp last week), I know I'll miss them...lots.

Cherios,
RuDy

PS: Took some neo-print pictures before I left with Feon, Cheryl and Sandi. I wonder if they call it neo-prints still...hhhmmmm. Cheryl and Sandi said "Don't lose it". And Feon said that she's going to ask me for the neo prints in 10 years time. haha.

It has been a lllooonnnggg week...and it's not over...yet...

I am so tired. It's only Thursday but just tired out by everything that's going on this week. Starting Sunday, whole day lecture at Wisma Indah. Followed by induction program at NTU/NIE on Monday. And then Tuesday's induction program short but boring. Yesterday's was even worse. In fact yesterday's induction was the worst ever. Sat at the LT for hours.....can get deep vein trombosis. Of course we had tea breaks but it's just so boring. Ended up playing Nintendo DS Lite with Charles and Derrick. haha. We just sat there and quietly played. All the way from after lunch to 6.00pm.
After that, I quickly rushed to Woodlands Sec. Gary invited me to meet the student camp leaders and instructors. Got there about 7.30pm. Had buffet dinner served by the camp leaders (some I knew from my short stint at WSS last year). The outgoing leaders were the ones that led the sec 2 camp last year. Familiar faces but I just can't remember the names. The only names that I remember now are my students from AI. haha. I guess I'll know their names soon enough. I need to since I'll be there for 3 years at least. haha. I left about 10+pm. So tired. Gary and Philip wanted me to stay (of course) but I had to go since I have induction this morning. Anyway, I kind of "book" where I'm going to sit already. haha. At Sani's or Philip's place since Sani is leaving. haha. I'll need to officially report to the school again on the 18th June.
Today's induction program was so-so....I slept for a bit during the first part of the lecture in the morning. Just too tired. I think I almost drooled...haha. Would be so malu if I did. Then the afternoon was a dialogue session. Not too bad actually. But I did feel sleepy at one point. Tonight sure knock out early. Furthermore, I went for a quick 5km run the moment I got home. So it's going to be a GOOD night sleep. Better pack my bag for tomorrow. Laterz...

Tired,
RuDy

Waste of time...

I see what's going down
I see the way you always say you're right again
Say you're right again...


Had to go back to NIE/NTU today. We were supposed to have our first day of induction. It was pretty much a waste of time really. I mean, we were supposed to be there by 8.30am, which I did. Spent the next 2 hours....yes that long to give feedback. Duh! Not only did we have to fill up a feedback form, which is ridiculous, since we ALREADY had to fill in a feedback form for/to every lecturer at the end of the modules. I mean, they could have just consolidated the information. The system is just so inefficient. And then some smart aleck gave their comments. If you want to give comments just get the lecturers' contact details and tell them personally. Don't need to involve us and waste my time.
We had a break between 11am - 2pm. I went to NIE gym with Ryan. Chill out, had a good workout and had lunch at NIE canteen. We had lunch with Azhar. He was at the gym with us at first and had a quick yet intensive workout. Then saw him at the canteen and he joined us for lunch. We went back to LKC LT at NTU for another lecture.
This time round, it's a lecture about financial planning. Duh! How in the world does financial planning help me to teach better. I just don't get it. So far, day 1 of induction has been a total waste of time. They should make it more productive. At the end of the day, their objective should be to make us better teachers so that we can contribute to the students' well being when we go to school.
Hopefully tomorrow would be better...especially since I'm travelling ALL the way there for 2 hours of lecture. It better be good...

Unsatisfied,
RuDy

New shoes....

Yeah....got a new pair of GEL Nimbus VIII. Always wanted one (eventhough I have a DS Trainer XI that I have not worn yet). Went to the Asics warehouse this morning. Bloody hell, thank god I went with Charles or I wouldn't be able to make it there. No idea where the hell it was. Very ulu place in Genting Lane. Furthermore I don't drive....can be quite a hassle. Not too bad to get 40% off. All the shoes were so tempting. If I had extra $$$ I would have gotten the kayano as well. Ah. next time lah. In no rush since I've got 2 new pairs.
I definitely need a HUGE shoes rack for my new place. I asked my gf but she didn't want any. She still has the identical DS Trainer XI for ladies that's not been worn yet. We wanted to wear it during the Standard Chartered run last year but decided not too...scared to get dirty. This year we'll wear it lah. I tried the DS Trainer 12 but not shiok lah. The front is a bit wide, don't have the proper "wrap". Aaarrrggghhh...so many shoes so little money. I better start wearing the shoes...if not I can't buy another pair of Adidas. hehe. I'm still aiming for a pair of Adizero. hehe. See when the price drop...then can get one.
Whole body aching today. Really work my a$$ off at the gym yesterday I guess. Time to rest...again.


Aching,
RuDy

Tired...

I think you can do much better than me
After all the lies that I made you believe
Guilt kicks in and I start to see
The edge of the bed
Where your nightgown used to be...

Tired tired tired....don't know why so tired also. Hopefully not catching any bug. Went to the gym this morning. Little did I know that the AI students were training there as well. Dropped by to say hi to Rauf after my workout. Saw my 2 little devils as well (sporty devil - Wei Wen and tall devil - Eileen). I don't think they train hard enough. Why? Cause they can still laught and bully Rauf. Means they are not tired enough. Must tell Rauf to train them until the face all black. Then it shows that they had a good workout. Saw a preview of the 4x100m. The C girls did alright...they even beat the B girls. But of course they didn't have their first team runners. The B boys did better I suppose. I guess Rauf is working on their baton exchange. That could surely take at least 1 sec off their timing.
Rushed back home when it started to drizzle. I knew that it gonna be a heavy downpour. In fact, it started to rain cats and dogs even before I got home. My room was so wet the moment I got home. No one was home to close the windows.
I'm tired but can't sleep. Don't know why...just can't sleep. Since can't sleep...then I go and eat. Waste my workout but who cares. Eat and workout. Balance lifestyle. hehe.

Hungry,
RuDy

I'm full...

Just had breakfast. Pretty full now....
I caught Pirates of the Caribbean: The World's End last night. Not too bad I guess. It's a bit "messy" cause I kind of forgot what happen in part 2. Should have triggered my memory by watching part 2 first before catching this one. Comparing to the latest blockbuster, I still prefer Spidey 3. I guess now I know why it didn't rake in as much as Spidey 3's opening.

The GSS is really catching my eye. I just like want to buy anything and everything. Too bad no $$$ or should I say I'm on a tight budget. Never mind....just buy what I really want (which is almost anything and everything) haha.

Had a good workout yesterday and the day before. Whole body aching now...which is good. At least that shows that I did have a decent workout. Should I go for my run or play soccer later in the evening? Agus asked me to play with his friends at Braddell-Westlake. See how lah. Quite lazy but also nothing to do today. Decide later...

Regards,
RuDy

Boring lecture...

Went back to NIE today to attend a lecture. Sheesshh....what a waste of time. Met Azhar as I was heading to the gym in NIE. He looks ok (after the incident). He was telling me about the NCAP theory that we were asking him sometime ago. He's trying to clarify things with them (SSC).
He's a quality lecturer. Always helpful and willing to lend a helping hand. He still looks as fit as ever. Damn...will I be that fit 10 years down the road. Maybe I should start joining his running club. Only problem is it's a bit out of the way. I was lookingf or Azhar after my lecture but he wasn't around. Met Gurmit Singh and spoke to him for a bit as well. GS looks alright too...after all he was the lecturer at Mt Ophir when the incident took place.
Anyway, just got home as well. Had a chill out session with Ryan Fong at Jurong Point's Mackers. Just for a bit. He's off to town to meet his gf. I'm just too lazy to head down to town. Oh ya, this morning Ms Japan won the Miss Universe crown. Not too bad looking. I still prefer last year's Ms Japan (the runner up) in her ninja outfit. Cccooooooolllll.
I'll probably catch a movie tomorrow evening. See how....if I'm not lazy. Anyway, time to check out soccernet. Ciaoz.

Cherios,
RuDy

What can I do...

One of my ex students prompt me on MSN yesterday. "Cher....I'm sorry". I asked why. "I've been kicked out of school", she said. It's at times like this that I feel disappointed. She's had problems with school...for sure. Even when I was her form teacher, she had to serve suspension after school (for self mutilation). I guess I'll never understand the reasons for self mutilating. Media resources like magazines doesn't help....it only seems to encourage self mutilation.

I feel sad and disappointed. According to her, the school allows her to take her N levels, however, she's not allowed to come to school anymore. Frankly, I totally disagree with the school. Yes I'm in no position to say anything....after all...who am I to say or go against the school. I agree that she's been given many chances but is the school helping her by doing this? Surely there are other things that can be done.
If only I was posted back there...I would have spoken up for her. She deserves a second chance. Everyone does.........

Puzzled,
RuDy

I had more hair style than David Beckham...

Geeezzz....went through some old photos. Didn't realize I had more hairstyle than David Beckham. haha. Short for a long long time....for obvious reasons. Kept it for 2 and a half years while I was in Sydney. Occasional trimming every now and then but generally shoulder length still. Look rugged (probably that's why people tend to stay away from me). haha. I look like some homeless guy. Mum didn't like it....but I loved it. It's just...em appropriate to keep long hair then. Kept me warm from the cold winter.
Had to cut it eventually (gf didn't like it) and obviously because of the weather here. Also, what are the chances of getting a job with long hair. Em...next to nothing unless I want to be in a rock band...only problem is I can't play any instruments for nuts.
Somehow, the hair always keeps in place and moisturized when I was there. But always so very dry when in Singapore. Weird isn't it. Must be the humidity.

Went out for a bit this afternoon. Wanted to catch a movie but decided against it. Other day perhaps....
Saw Wei Wen at Northpoint (outside OCBC). Small world indeed. 1 girl 3 guys....not bad :P haha.

I better zzz now. Going for a run in the morning. About time as well. Haven't run since Monday. Almost a week. Can feel the lump of fats already.

Cherios,
RuDy

!@#$%^&*()()*&^%$#@!

So many bright lights that cast a shadow
But can I speak?
Well, is it hard understanding
I'm incomplete...


Was walking around Suntec/Bugis area earlier on. Went to the book fair....saw some pictures...
Reminded me of my life in Sydney.
My rented house...
The cafes
The beaches...
Uni...

I always asks myself...if I had not come back to Singapore...what will I be doing now. Probably still be living my "happening" life there. Sun, sand and the sea. Heading to the beaches on weekends...chilling out with the mates in cafes...I guess I'll never know.
At least my conscience is clear...I knew that I came back for two legitimate reasons. First, my parents. And second...my girlfriend. Of course I could have stayed there, get a decent job with good pay (definitely much better than here in Singapore), get my residency, get my girlfriend over, get married and live happily ever after in Sydney. And leave my parents here? Nah...that's so wrong.
Another alternative is to work there for a while...since graduation in 2003. Make a name for myself and come back to Singapore like now (2007/2008). Would have been able to hold a middle management position if I were to come back as an expat.
I guess I'll never know if I made the right decision by doing what I am now...

One more camp to go this year...Jalan Bahtera with my new school....

Cherios,
RuDy

Sinking in...

Morning. Time now is 9.21am. Still thinking of what to have for breakfast. At the same time, I'm still coping with yesteday's fact...
If there was one regret during my stint at AI, it's that I didn't get to know each and everyone of them better. I guess time was a factor as well. 10 weeks...barely impossible to know them well.
Regardless of, here's some pics...

First pic of the day...rock climbing/abseiling...

Next stop...flying fox/zipline
Trolley party...
Night orientation......hmmm Feon trying to see huh?
Next day...first break after kayaking...
Lunch time...food on the table but still can't eat...
After lunch...making a raft...
It floated...total success? Not too sure about that...good experience though.
Rafting...
My parting shot...

And then there was only one person left...me.

Regards,
RuDy...