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...

End of chapter...

...the end...

A chapter of my life is officially over. I just got home from Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School's Secondary 2 OLE camp at the MOE Adventure Campsite in Changi. I had planned to stay tonight to see them complete their campfire...unfortunately I couldn't. As I say, a chapter of my life has closed...it's time to start a new one.
Goodbyes are never easy. During my "short" career as a teacher (spanning from September 2004 to now), I have learnt many many things from the people I've met...teachers, staffs and students especially. I have had many short stints in schools....Woodlands Ring Sec (contract), Yusof Ishak Sec (IM), Juying Sec (IS), Woodlands Sec (TP 1 - yes I had a short stint there last year) Outram Sec (EL) and most recently, Ahmad Ibrahim Sec (TP2). Throughout my stints, there has only been 2 classes that have touched me...2 that I will never forget.
First, it's 2N7 of Woodlands Ring Sec. I had them as my form class. They were the ones that made me decide that teaching was what I wanted to do. Mind you, 2N7 was not an easy class. Yet somehow, they opened up to me and we bonded well. We played and learnt together...as a teacher as well as a student. If there's one thing I am very proud of, it is when my 2N7 had an English debate in the library with a sec 2 express class. No one, not even the judges gave us an outside chance of winning. Even though we still lost, I'm very proud of the effort that we put in. In fact, they even threw me a farewell party at the school canteen and I received many many gifts from them. The feelings and thoughts may not be mutual but I'll NEVER forget my 2N7 of WRS 2004. I guess that's how the wind blows. Ever since them, I told myself to never ever get emotionally attached to my students. I guess I was just a passing phase in their life. I always pray for the best for every single one of you for your coming GCE N levels.
Yup...I never felt the sadness that I had since I left WRS in 2004 until.............today.
Before my final day at AISS, I gave my word to Mr Tan Boon Seng that I'll drop by to the sec 2 OLE. Thinking that I will be posted back to AISS, I felt that I could contribute more. Little did I know that my final posting would end up at Woodlands Sec. Regardless of, I still decided that I should drop by...
Honestly, I only drop by the campsite for one reason...2E4. The second class that I'll never forget. I thought I had learnt my lesson...once bitten, twice shy. I always tell myself "Don't get emotionally attached to a class". It has worked in Yusof Ishak, Juying, Outram, Woodlands...not at AI. My heart broke after taking this picture with them.........
Thank you 2E4 for all the wonderful memories and experiences that you have shared. I truly appreciate every single minute of my experience with you.

A tribute to 2E4...

The first time I met 2E4 - Ms Zuraida introduced me to the class. 38 pairs of eyes pierced through me. Each pair wondering and questioning me. I grabbed a chair and sat right next to a guy with "cool" glasses...(later did I know that his name is Izmil). I observed and started to learn their names one by one as Ms Zuraida called out their names. By the end of the lesson, I had 6 names on my list...Douglas, Eileen, Izmil, Riyan, Jason (Ho) and Sara.
The second day, I sat at the same spot...next to Izmil. Douglas kept on turning his head to look behind (at me). I nodded my head as if asking him what he wants. He quickly looked forward. Next moment, Ms Zuraida mentioned "I do not want to see any of you combing your hair or looking in the mirror to adjust your hair. You can do this during your recess". I knew who she was talking to...one of the 3 girls seating in the last row (the column that's in line with the teacher's table). One particular girl in the centre pointed her middle finger once Ms Zuraida faced the front. Wow! I was shocked and surprised. I wanted to scold her there and then...but decided to give her a chance. After all, Ms Zuraida was teaching and I didn't want to make a fuss. A very feisty character I thought. She needs to learn how to respect. I learnt her name...Ong Wei Wen.
As day by day goes by, I felt comfortable with 2E4. VERY active class that needs to be engaged with activities at all time. I watched them play soccer during their PE lessons from afar. A very close knitted bunch indeed...except for a couple of outcasts. The camaraderie was strong. By the end of week 3, I knew all their names by heart. Some names I called very often, (mostly because they were often not on task) while others like Yu Hern, Lewis, Linus, Annie and Quraisha...were seldom called. By the following week, I had given nicknames to most of them...none that they knew of. I had the "Sorority girls" also known as my "Little Devils", the jocks made up of the sports boys, the "arty-farty", "kampung girls" and the rest.

I try to get them interested in my lessons Not an easy feat. Difficult sometimes...I have students who tried to hide her earphone (Feon) so that I will not see it and I have students doing their mother tongue (Liang Ying) while I'm teaching English. A very interesting class indeed. Occasionally, I get individual who "tore" his classmates uniform (Yu Hern and Izmil)...boy who had diffculty with his zippers (Mustaqim)...girls and boys "SMSing" during my lesson (Eileen and Jason), Sara who doesn't want to sit with Izmil cause Izmil always "bully her", kampung girls who always talk in malay (Siti, Muslihah and Quraisha), "sorority girls" combing their hair and fringes (Cheryl, Sandi, Weiwen, Eileen, Feon), "blur like sotong" Tobias always having no idea on what he needs to do and my personal favorite...talking about everything else that's under the sun other than the topic that I've given (Sandi, Feon, Jason Ho, Tobias). haha.

In spite of this, I grew fond of them. They made my stay in Ahmad Ibrahim F-U-N. I'm always looking forward to seeing them.
As weeks pass by, I realized that my time with them had come to an end. The moment I knew that I was posted to Woodlands Sec, I was dejected. It will be over in no time. And guess what, it ended this evening. It was nice to see them enjoying themselves. Even though I couldn't be with them throughout (though I so much wanted to), I'm ecstatic to see their happy faces. I hope this will be a learning experience for some. I hope that I have not only value added their lives with academic components but also the values of life. If they did, I'm happy..... 2E4 certainly have educated me in more ways that others. I will miss my 2E4.........


Cherios,
RuDy

Macritchie to Bukit Timah...

Followed some of the AI students walk from Macritchie to Bukit Timah this morning. Was having breakfast (prata) with Charles and Ahmad before that. There were 51 students in all. We left AISS at about 8.50am. We had a slow walk all the way up to the summit. It was alright...relaxing compared to the one I had previously.
Upon completion, some of us had lunch at Al-Ameen. Chilled out for a bit. Came back to AISS at about 2.50pm. Went back home after that. Lesson at NIE tomorrow. So not looking forward to it. Going to be boring for sure. Oh ya...better get my deferment done tomorrow as well. A bit surprised that Ryan did not get called up for ICT. Wonder why. Do they call up randomly or what? Anyway, I just need to get it done tomorrow. Too lazy to write more.

Oh ya, it seems that some people simply have nothing better to do than post vulgarities in other people's blog. Best thing is that I don't even know who. Immatured and immoral I suppose.

Regards,
RuDy

...sigh...

• Behind a successful man, there's a lot of unsuccessful years...
• Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent...
• Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose...
• Every situation, properly received, becomes an opportunity...
• First say to yourself what you would be, and then do what you have to do...
• Getting what you want is not nearly as important as giving what you have...
• Always do what you cannot do, in order to learn how to do it...
• Do and not promise than promise and not do...
• If you cannot do great things, do small things in a GREAT way...
• If you're not big enough to lose, you're not big enough to win...
• It takes vision and courage to create; it takes faith and courage to prove...
• Keep your fears to yourself, but shares your courage with others...
• Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do...
• Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat...
• Never look down on anybody, unless you're helping him up...
• Some succeed because they are destined to; most succeed because they are determined to...
• Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven't planted...
• Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts...
• Success will not lower its standard to us. We must raise our standard to success...
• Take a chance and you may lose. Take not a chance and you have already lost...
• The door of opportunity does not open unless you do some pushing...
• The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see...
• The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure...
• The greatest weakness of all is the great fear of appearing weak...
• The height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of your convictions...
• The more you are willing to accept responsibility for your actions, the more credibility you will have...

Cherios,
RuDy

Aaaahhhhhh....my worst nightmare has come true...

Damn it damn it damn it!!!! I got a message from the NS call up at about 9pm just now. Damn damn damn. My worst nightmare has come true. Reservist ICT from 4 June to 8 June. I know it's low key but still...aaaarrrgggghhhh!!!!! Wonder if I can "siam" ICT this time round. Called Ryan Fong just now..we might try to get a deferment letter from the foundations office on Tuesday. That means we have to rush to Tanjong Gul to inform them if we manage to get the deferment letter. Shit!!!!@#$%^&!@#$%^&*!@#$%^&*!!!!!!!
I better get the deferment letter. Then I can ask them to refer me to the medical board because of my injury. After all, it is a head injury. Hhmmm....better ask Ryan what his OC says.
Anyway, just got back from LOT 1. Had dinner, walked around. Then came home. That's about it. Aaarrggghhhh....stupid ICT call up still on my mind. Spoil my weekend. Damn it!!!

Cherios,
pissed RuDy

AISS Sports Day...

Start off with a pic. Didn't get everybody's pic as some were on official duties (e.g scouts) while others were actually preparing for their first event. I got to the stadium at about 7.45am. Had breakfast at Khatib McDonald's prior to making my way to the stadium. It was good to see most of them (if not all). Everyone seemed happy. Students and pupils both. Obviously there are disappointments for some who didn't achieve what they aimed for. On the hindsight, if it doesn't kill you, it makes you stronger. Losing does not mean that you fail. If there's one thing that I hope they learn is that the process of getting to wherever they aim for is more important than the destination itself.A few trophies that they won. On top of that they won a couple more gold medals and silver and bronze for the relays. 2e4 also won the overall class champions for their level and the class that sent the most participants for their level. Sporty class indeed.

A wise man once said, "Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose". I guess that's where we all need to improve ourselves...yours truly included. To a certain extent, I regretted not doing my best when I was younger...when I was in secondary school. Yes, I probably had the best time of my life in secondary school (when almost everyone else that I spoke to said that the best time of their lives was when they were in poly or JC). But somehow, I always knew that I could have been better...in both academic and sports. Obviously it's too late to ponder on it now. I just hope and pray that my students (ex-students, current students and future students) will not make the same mistakes as I did. I guess that's partially why I decided to be a teacher...sounds like a cliche huh?
Had dessert with Matin as the shop next to New York Pizza after the event. We were joined by 4 little devils. Went home right after. Started to rain heavily...thank god I was home then. Told Matin to ask Mr Fong about the trekking on Monday. I guess I won't have much to do...and that's good. I'll probably just tag along and be the "sweeper". I'll most probably drop by Changi Adventure Centre on Wednesday afternoon after my CME lesson at NIE with Charles. Joining the sec 2 for their high rope elements if possible. Anyway, dinner time now. Laterz.

Regards,
RuDy

It was a quiet day in NIE...especially the PESS corner...

The PESS corner at the canteen was exceptionally quiet. I guess majority of the year ones were at the funeral. It's unfortunate that I couldn't go. I just spoke to Shen earlier on, and guess what? Shen was in the same 4-men-tent as the deceased. He was one of the first few to provide first aid. I believe that he did his best. I just don't know how he's holding up psychologically - he claims that he's alright. That's what matters. Met and saw some of the lecturers earlier on as well. Some told me that they saw Kaori crying. Mr Azhar looked haggard. Prof Teo looked jaded. The PESS family send our condolence.

Regards,
RuDy

I give my condolence my friend...

It's a sad day. One of our PESS "family" met with a tragedy. The first year NIE PE Trainee teacher passed away in a freak accident. The first years are having their residential camp. According to reports, he passed away when a tree fell on him http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/276283/1/.html
I was so shocked when I heard the news this morning. I thought it was a joke. My condolence to his family and his loved ones. Throughout the whole day, I keep on thinking about this. I don't personally know the deceased but he is after all "family". I'm VERY sure that I've seen him on campus, in the canteen. We even played our inter class games together. My prayers go out to him tonight...

Regards,
RuDy

PS: My prayers go out to you my friend.

Back to soccer after months...

Guess what...I'm back to playing soccer after 5 months of injury. Against doctor's wishes though. Yup, doctor havent given me the green light to play contact sports yet. After all, a torn retina (2 different parts) and fracture skull (orbital fracture) that I sustained early January this year hasn't exactly recovered fully yet. I'm still feeling that little bit of discomfort....nah not discomfort...em like there's something there. Can't really describe it...just don't know how. So after 5 months, and I'm kicking the ball again..wonderful feeling. Not too bad..I can still outwit and outplay most people. Just need more match practice I guess.
Anyway, we played at "The Cage" at Kallang. 26 people altogether. 6 different teams. It was fun. Scored a couple of goals...set up lots more. I was pretty happy with my contributions. I'm still very cautious though. Whoever comes near me, I'll just release the ball as early as possible. No point taking the big risk. After all I'm not fully recovered. Follow up in September and wait for doctor's advice. But it sure felt good. In fact, it really felt good to be able to play after 5 months. Damn...how much I miss soccer. The MOE is sending teams for the inaugural Civil Service Tournament in June. I'd love to play but I'm just not sure if I should. I mean, I'm not sure if I'm ready for competitive tournaments. Personally, I feel good. Fitness wise, not too bad. Except for the fact that I don't think I dare to head the ball. Not yet anyway...still very cautious. Need a bit more of match practice. In fact, I might just head down to Jurong Junior College this Saturday to play. Provided that my dear allows of course (highly unlikely). haha. Oh well, we'll see. I just need that match practice.
Everyone was talking about where they're posted to. Seems like most people are happy. As I told everyone, Charles have one of the best postings....back to AI. School's not too bad and best of all, he already knows the students. Not many are posted back to their practicum school. So I guess we have to start all over again. This time round, I might just try to not get too attached to the students. It's difficult that when you get comfortable with your class and the next thing you know, you have to leave.
We went for makan after soccer at Joo Chiat Road. Frankly, I have no idea where we were. haha. It was near Geylang and that's all I know. The mutton chop there is not too bad. Strong pepper taste in the mutton. A few of them continued to have dessert at a place name Hong Kong restaurant. I took a lift home from Charles though...just tired. Alright, past my bedtime. I've still got lessons to attend tomorrow. Ciao.

Regards,
RuDy

Tired...

I didn't do much today. It's Mother's Day. Wanted to take mom out for lunch but she's made plans with my all my aunties. Anyway, brought her to see the showflat to get ideas for the house. All 3 showflats at Sembawang. Looks good. We left home at 11am and by 1pm, I'm already home. Took a nap, watch tv...that's about it.
Went for a short jog just now. Covered about 5km in 31.08min. Very very slow. It was only 8 years ago that I was doing sub 25min for 5km. Age is catching up. Poor excuse. I just don't have that same fitness level anymore. Oh well, I'll do what I can. I better buck up. I should be at least be doing sub 27min. At least that's more of a respectable timing. haha. Hoping to catch the Man U vs West Ham game tonight. Hopefully West Ham can get a point (only because I want to see them stay up).
I went to Philip's wedding yesterday. Held at Orchid Country Club. Nice ambience. I met my "new" colleagues, Principal and the EL HOD. Gary invited me to sit with him at his table I look out of place at the other table. I'm feeling the heat even before being posted to Woodlands Secondary School. I'm very worried about what CCA I'll be posted to. I'm keeping my fingers cross for soccer but I also told Gary that I'm somewhat interested in managing a cross country team. I'll have to find out what regime will suit my students but I'll see how it goes. Anyway, soccer is still my first choice. No doubt.
What should I do now.......ok decided. Going down to get a cake. Craving for a cake.

Regards,
RuDy

I'm done at Ahmad Ibrahim Sec Sch...

I'm officially done with Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School. Sad....for sure. Yesterday was officially my final day there. However, I'm still dropping by at Yishun Stadium this Thursday for Sports Day. I'll also be helping them conduct the local OLE 3 hike from McRitchie to Bukit Timah. And the sec 2 Adventure Camp in Changi on the 23rd and 24th May. Should be fun. I went for a recce with Charles and a few more people from Mandai to Bukit Timah. We walked at what I would say pretty fast pace for 2 and a half hours. I gauge that we covered 10km on paper, equivalent to 12km because of the uneven terrain. The students will definitely take more than 4 hours. I'm actually REALLY looking forward to the sec 2 adventure camp. At least I'll get to see my beloved 2E4 there. Believe it or not, I do miss them. After all, I see them like almost everyday. I know all of their names at the back of my hand.
Went to Yishun Stadium today. Saw some of the AI students training. Renee and Wei wen were training with the AMK sec students. Bottom line, I told them that they need to inform Rauf of what they did today. He is after all their coach. It's up to Rauf to gauge if the training's suitable or not. At the same time, Wei wen and Renee has nothing to proof to their new coaches. My only concern was that they might injured themselves due to the sudden intensity of their training. After all, they've been training to different schedules under Rauf and suddenly being introduced to a somewhat high intensity training under a different person. And track & field injuries takes a long time to recover.
Went out last night. Met a few of my "buddies" at cineleisure. We had dinner at the kopitiam at Youth Park and went up to 9th Floor of Cineleisure to play X Box. Unfortunately, there wasn't anymore consoles for Winning Eleven. We ended up playing Counter Strike at the same place. Haha. 6 old men playing counter strike. haha. It was fun though......different but fun. Will be looking forward to playing CS again. We left for home at about 11.30pm. I was dead beat by then.
I'm going for Philip's wedding in an hour and a half. It's going to be held at Orchid Country Club. Don't know what to wear. Shirt, jeans and jacket? Or simply shirt jeans? Or t-shirt jeans jacket? Ahh...will decide later. No rush. Alright, that's all folks. Laterz.

Regards,
RuDy

Woodlands Sec Sch, here I come...

2 more days before my short stint with AISS come to an end. Woodland Sec Sch is waiting for me. Gary Ong (HOD of WSS) just messaged me to "inform" me that I'll be posted there. Of course I don't mind. But as I've said previously, I'll be a bit sad leaving AISS only because I'm getting that rapport with the AI students especially those from 2E4. Oh well, we have to move on. A new chapter in my life is about to start. After all, students will eventually forget me. Only a couple will remember. Well, as long as I made a difference in the life (or should I say a positive impact) to one student, I should be content.
At least for the next 3 years, I'll know where I'll be working at. On the hindsight, WSS doesn't have a niche sport yet (maybe sepak takraw), so maybe I could start something new. Bring them to a higher level. It's all maybe this and maybe that for now. I'll never know till I start. Time for makan now. Laterz.

Regards,
RuDy

Posting is O-U-T!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guess what, posting is OUT!!! I'm posted to Woodlands Secondary School. Yup!! Happy and sad. In fact, I'm sad and disappointed. Why? Cause I'm so attached to my students at AISS. My 2E4 students. It's always like that. Just when I'm getting attached to them, I have to leave. Damn it. Yes I did give Woodlands Sec the green light to request for me but I never expected it to go through!!! I mean...what are the odds? I'll be working with Gary Ong and Philip come June 18. Oh well, I have to prove myself. Be "on the ball" for the first year and take things from there. A bit sad to be leaving AISS. I knew it...shouldn't have got emotionally attached to my students. This job doesn't work that way...

Regards,
Sad RuDy

Boring morning...

It's about 8.15am now. I'm in the staff room doing practically nothing. I should get myself busy doing something. Yup...something. My invigilation only starts at 9.50am. I've still got plenty of time. The rest of the practicum teachers are on invigilation duties so I'm all by myself. What should I do today? Should I go and take a look at my house? Probably tomorrow when I'm in my PE attire. Too lazy to change into PE attire now (every Monday we need to wear shirt and pants). But since I do not have any PE lessons today (due to the fact that I'm supposed to invigilate), I'm not going to change into my T-shirt and shorts.
So what should I do now? Just blog and blog? I think I'm a boring blogger. Simply because I'm restricting myself from writing/typing everything that I want. I guess it's because of the fact that blogging is NOT the same as writing in a personal diary where NO ONE will know what you've written. In blogging, anyone, yup just about anyone can read what you've posted. Some people may dig at that, they like it when their blogs are being read. Oh well, to each his/her own.
I better start clearing my cupboard too. Leaving this Friday. Wouldn't want to carry all the junk home on Friday. That'll be too much. Anyway, enough blogging. Laterz.

Regards,
RuDy

Spiderman 3 is not too bad...

Watched Spiderman 3 at Causeway Point with my gf yesterday. It was not too bad. It would be better if the character Venom was introduced earlier on. I think I might have hurt my right shoulder pretty badly. I can't do bench press as my right shoulder will hurt. Shoulder press was alright, it's just bench presses. It's been niggling there for sometime now. I guess it got worse when I played badminton the other day.
One more week at Ahmad Ibrahim Sec. And then back to NIE. I'm a little bit confused now. Don't know which school to go. 3 schools are requesting for me. Of course I'm ok with any but at this point of time, I'm comfortable and happy at AISS. Only because I'm getting attached to my students. It takes that long (3 months) to learn about their characteristics and getting to know them. Next thing I know, it's time for me to leave. Oh well, I'll see how it goes. Time to take a nap. Body aching from workout yesterday. Shows that I need more workouts. haha.

Regards,
RuDy

Examination period...

I's examination period now. A bit boring I have to do lots of invigilation. Ya...if you know what I mean. Anyway, last Monday, 30th April 2007, I booked for a HDB flat. I paid the $2000 option to purchase fee. I got an executive flat at Sembawang. Block XXXX. Door number...can't tell you. Haha. For 131sqm, paying about close to $300K. A bit expensive I think. Oh well, anyway, my dear don't intend to sell the house so we're probably going to stay there for the rest of my life. Decent place I think. Oh well, I shouldn't regret now. haha. Monthly instalment will kill me but what the hell.
Anyway, Gary Ong (Woodlands Sec) asked if I wanted to go back to their school. I said I don't mind. Now Seok Kuan telling me that if 2 schools are requesting for me, I may not even go to either school. Unfair to either school. I don't know. I have 3 schools requesting for me...Woodlands Ring under Clement, Woodlands Sec under Gary and Ahmad Ibrahim under Tan Boon Seng. Don't mind any school actually. In fact 3rd choice is Woodlands Sec only because of the distance. Anyway, going to play badminton in school (AI) now. Laterz.

Regards,
RuDy