What is Love? Some Really Smart Kids May Have The Answers.

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Awww.. Some of the children gave some really adorable answers la :)

Haha. Have you ever wondered what is love to you?

Hmmm.. I'm still searching for the answer.

Just joy.

WOW.

I love this week, I really really do.

Just a little summary of activities that made me so happy:

Swimming, Badminton, Cycling@ECP, VeganBurg,

Dinner@ThaiExpress, Desserts@JiDeChi,

那些年 for the 2nd time, Saboteur Nights, GESL & You.

You guys made me laugh so hard, miss those times so much.

Omg I feel so alive :) Thank god. What a wonderful week!

p.s. Babe, thanks for sharing your story with me, these are some things I never knew..

I really appreciate our openness that day :) I guess true communication works this way.

甜而腻。

Maybe it's time to stop :)

You make things easier when life gets hard

友谊，学业，生日，还有。。

这个星期，情绪起伏真大。

有些事让我好开心，有些事砸烂了我心。

泪也不知落了几次，幸好都没被人看见。

原来... 自己并没有想像中坚强。

收到 GL 的小礼物，喝下NG 的热饮，心感到很温暖。

庆幸身旁有着一些爱心十足的朋友。真的满怀感谢。

p.s. It's the little things.

家人。

The heat is finally on.

Things to accomplish:

1) ICT group project

2) ICT individual project

3) CME group project

4) CME individual project

Sometimes, i guess I'll get buried in the thick of the thin,
to the extent that I neglected some of the most important things in life.
When i saw the mooncake you bought for me, i just broke down..
Really felt guilty at the point of time. I'm really really sorry.

On a happy note, it was 0909 yesterday!
Finally saw Guolian & Zhuang Wei after so very long la.
Whole Earth, Photo-taking, Hotel Bencoolen, Late night supper, Saboteur until 4am...
To think I only won ONE piece of gold for the entire game :'(

Not fair la! Hahaha. But surely, we had much fun ;D

Felicia Sun, we'll see you in Singapore in 3 months time okay!
You better take care over there. Please be healthy and happy ah.

Changes are indeed inevitable in life, and I'm learning to embrace.
I still choose to believe in this friendship, come what may.
To me, it's not a formality and it's not just another day.
9 September will be a date I'll look forward to, always.

All we need, is a little faith :)

哈哈。

因為我是傻瓜…！哈。

The Need to Believe.

Thank you for walking back with me man. Appreciate it alot.
Good friends need not be together all the time.
I'm sure you'll be your best as a Biz Manager!
Congratulations yy!! Let's learn together :)

Sigh.

Sometimes in my heart I wonder..
Do we still care for one another?
:'(

Heart is happy.

Somehow, i'm really in love with the solitude at night.
Never in my life have I experienced this before.. :)


New friendships are found, but that doesn't mean I'd neglect my old ones, the gold ones.
Wishing everyone a fruitful academic journey ahead! Let's learn every single day okay?
And here, i wanna thank you ANGIE for the watch wor. Time is love? :P



笑一个宝贝！:D


p.s. “每个孩子代表着一个人生，一个未来，一个希望。”---罗老师

終於了解。

Been feeling very much alive,
with all the hustle and bustle of pre-NIE life.
NIE Runway Model, ICT assignment, GESL Project.
Woohoo~ It's getting more and more thrilling!

This is something I've always looked forward to-
School. I missed you!!

Can't wait for things to fall into place bit by bit :)
I'm coming for you. Yay, Angie's coming back too!

发扬光道

一眼瞬间，这一年半的教书历程结束了。
心里有些不舍，又有一些喜悦，感情交错。
孩子们，我希望能再见到你们。当你们长大后，
真希望你们还记得你的成长岁月中曾经有个卢老师。


我真的好希望你们长大会出人头地，做个有道德修养，有学识的人才！
社会的大染缸，请别把这些原本纯洁无瑕的心灵给污染好吗？
一想到这里，心里总会浮现丝丝余悸和惋惜。你们曾经是如此善良天真可爱。


还是回到现实吧，我想这也是他们自然的成长过程。
不管你们有多坏，我怎么还这么想爱你们？！天啊~
愿你们这些小天使长大后能够如莲花般，出污泥而不染。
孩子啊，我好爱你们哦！最后一天，你们让我泪光闪闪。
再见了，光道小学。感激不尽，感谢有你。:)


即将翻开人生新的一页，心中充满期待与盼望。
你要相信我们是可以可以可以可以可以可以的！


♥爱需要常常练习，爱更要用心学习。

Sudden Sentiment.

Thanks thanks Felfel for the beautiful bracelet you gave us wor!
We'll wear it for sure and bring 'Fel' around :P



Thanks thanks Guolian for organising today's outing. I've to agree it's not easy,
especially if we don't reply at all. Let's try to reply next time okay?
It's also a form of social grace and respect that shouldn't be forgotten
even between close friends I guess? Just my five cents worth :) I'm also learning.
But first, I must apologise for my negligence previously.. Sorry sorry lian.



Thanks thanks Maxie for being my secret agent
in uncovering immoral speech or conduct in Ohana ah!
(Especially the Z _ r _ _ :P )



Thanks thanks Zhiwei for helping me with my assembly video once again.
Thanks thanks thanks! Really appreciate your assistance all these while leh :)
You can actually help us in moulding our future generations
through the influential and educational videos you know! *applause*



Thanks thanks Zhang Zirui for helping me carrying the heavy book just now
and also for the Mcdonald treat ah! So gentlemanly of you la :)



Been going to the library to study in silent solitude. It can be so peaceful..
I miss those days. I still miss us. And Angie too.

Your words.

"I believe you can."
Your unexpected comment touched me inside.
这才发现，原来我也需要别人的鼓励。
I know you'll be fine, surely. Believe me too!

爱是。

莎士比亚：

爱，不是用言语所能说得出来的。
爱，不是用眼睛看，不是用耳朵听的，不是用触觉来感受的。
爱，是用心灵领略的。

Have I really listened? Have I really cared?

Have I really respected? Have I really loved?


“爱需要常常练习，爱更要用心学习。 ”


To me, love is simply more than two.
It's much greater than what I used to think it is.
But I'm still learning how to.. How about you? :)

Far in distance, close at heart.

♥ To two of our dears:




Zhiwei, you better learn how to take care of yourself there ah. Be careful hor!
Please protect your body at all times from the chilly winds okay..
Waiting to see your photos of majestic facades of Mother Nature.
Sunrise, sunset, starry skies.. 登上山峰的感觉又是怎样的？
Can't wait for you to return :) Wahahha 30 June 30 June!





Angie, it's not 4 or 5 days but 45 days :'( We'll surely miss you de..
Please make an effort to drink water in Hong Kong, your body will need it.
We only want a bouncy and healthy Angie! Don't want sick and weak Angie.
想家，想家人，想噢哈纳的时候..可以通过互联网来沟通啊。你很坚强的。
记得在'Secret' 里写下你在外国留学的所见所闻所思所想，会来跟我们分享啊！:)


From all of us to both of you: Miss you love you! Take care, will you?

Beautiful people, beautiful Bintan.

(Caution: Wordy Post Alert)

14 June 2011
Tags: Nostalgia Yasin Bungalows, Swimming, Dinner @ Sun Moon, Bang!


The day finally arrived :) Laughed our way to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.
Ahoy! Happily we set out to sea into the vast vast ocean.
Wow, it's been more than a decade since I last boarded a ferry..
Sang some emo songs at the deck, screamed my lungs out on the ferry with Maxie..
Indeed, we're really very small in the eyes of the Universe. Probably just a microscopic dot.
What brought us together? Maybe it's coincidence. Maybe it's fate. You choose :)
Then then all of us played 猫抓老鼠 and 猜拳! Didn't know i can be so fun~

We were brought to Nostalgia Yasin Bungalows. (Now i'm missing it already..)
Got to experience the rustic tranquility with a touch of paradise.
Forget about the mozzies, the water and electricity cut-offs,
I wanna remember only the peaceful pavilion where we played Bang,
the charming scenery at night,
the kampong life experience where we can call out to one another anytime,
the sincere and efficient service of the staff.
I truly witness the kindness of the people over there :)

At the resort, something was brewing-
Zirui's Stuck-In-Toilet Experience!
Wahahahhaha. What a classical example of 聪明反被聪明误 :P Bleah.
He only emerged after the door was detached by his hero! 好难忘啊。

Then was swimming at the pool beside Beach Bistro!
People, thanks thanks for your patience in teaching me how to swim man :)
Made a visit to to the Mini Zoo before heading to Sun Moon Restaurant for dinner!!
Can't believe I wore a swimsuit to dine - _ - Hahaha.

After cooling off at the seaside, came the time i really enjoyed..
Because we got to experience childhood all over again! Yay ;D
-老鹰捉小鸡
-木头人
-Freeze and Melt
-What Is The Time Now Mr. Wolf
-Sandcastles building

-Pepsi Cola 1 2 3

Awwww.. When we were young and carefree.
But still, I'm happy already. And there, our day ended with a Bang!

Thanks thanks Zirui for bringing all the yummy snacks from Genting ah.
Really generous of you man :) Also thanks thanks Maxie for bringing the games wor,
if not we'll have nothing to play le! Haha. The two of you are really our lovely livewires la ;D


15 June 2011
Tags: Sports, White Sands Island Beach, YY's 21st Celebration

We played Banana Boat, Big Mable, Kayaking, U Slalom, Flying Fish.
And all for the first time! They were AMAZING.
While waiting, we too tried beach volleyball~ Challenging eh :D
After lunch, we sailed out to sea for snorkelling.
Of course, I counted myself out because I felt really insecure
with my feet not touching the ground..
Never mind, I managed to take photos for them!
Though I wished I was able to waddle in the water with all of you.. Hahha.

White Sands Island Beach - a magnificent masterpiece of Mother Nature!
Crystal blue waters married with pearly white clouds.. It's really beautiful.
Headed homewards to prepare for our photoshoot and YY's 21st celebration!!
I love the dinner that night, even though there were a few hiccups..
Everyone was helping one another to the food first,
instead of piling the dishes onto their plates 1st..!
How kind is that? =)

Something not-so-nice happened that night,
but YY i know you'll get well soon alright!

Then, we went back and secretly plotted a sparkling surprise for our dear YY.
Thanks thanks for bearing with us till the end despite you feeling extreme discomfort.
Really sorry you hurt your hand.. :'( It must be so painful.


16 June 2011:
Tags: Breakfast, Goodbye Beautiful Bintan Hello Sunny Singapore, YY's 21st!

Started the day with a filling breakfast buffet.
Had a little emo session with Angie listening to emo songs~
Thanks thanks for your silent company ah :)
Hope our Angie can sing to us next time! Even if it's just a line? :)
You always say 'You can do it de YC.'
Now i shall say it back, 'You can do it too Angie.'
Remember, you're the ever encouraging Angie!

Thank god, the weather has been wonderful for the 3 days.
I do agree with what Zirui said,
"God is always kind to us." Wow, what words of wisdom la :)
I've always taken what I have in Singapore for granted,
like air-con, water and electricity until it was taken away from me momentarily in Bintan.
We are really lucky indeed! I will learn how to treasure.

I really wanna thank Zhi Wei.
Thanks thanks for being such a meticulous planner who came up with the itinerary,
for being such a selfless photographer who'd help us take photos all the time
to the extent that yours wasn't taken, who'll offer us water to drink 1st even if she's thirsty..
To me, it's really these little kind actions that touches :)

Off we went, with a baggage of beautiful memories.

* * *

At night, was YY's 21st celebration filled with love~
Care & concern has always been the best medicine.
Seems like you had a sick but sweet twenty-first ah hahha.
Nevertheless, it's a success! Friends, food and fun ;D

一首简单的歌

这世界不复杂只要我们简单化
我不懂太复杂的玩法
什么样的礼物能够让你记得住
其实我也不是很清楚
唱一首简单的歌让你我心情快乐
人生就像一条河难免会碰到波折
这一首简单的歌并没有什么独特
好像你那么的平凡却又深刻
我一直在思考 要你了解你的好
却忘了你也会疲倦的
对不起谢谢你我会好好去珍惜
这友情它得来不容易
唱一首简单的歌让你我心情快乐
人生就像一条河难免会碰到波折
这一首简单的歌并没有什么独特
好像你那么的平凡却又深刻
现在将唱到尾声我祝你生日快乐
前方路颇有曲折我们会一起走的
这一首简单的歌其实还蛮特别的
为什么
只因为它是为你唱的
:)

p.s. 第几个一百天，还是很有感觉

For the first time.

To me, it's like a family outing.
We may wish to call it other names, organization, club, group :)
But i like to call it family because it feels close to my heart.
They're all but people with beautiful souls,
who'll contribute silently and go about getting things done and yet,
not claim any credit or monetary returns for it. Selfless indeed.
Some things can still be free in this world :) I believe.


Played a number of games which made us all sweaty and happy.
Monkey & Coconut, Criss Cross, Killer Jump Jump Game and Treasure Hunt!
Especially enjoyed the Chicken Dance just now :P Bwahahaha.


Really thankful for the fact that today ended on a peaceful and joyful note,
no matter what happened earlier on. And whatever happens, it all boils down to my heart.
Thanks thanks for turning up people. Thanks for your time. It meant much to me :)


p.s. Love has it all.

To the fullest.

Finally i get to settle down and blog amidst the bustling of activities..!
Have been waking up at 8am or earlier everyday
even though i have the luxury of time to sleep all the way.
But.. No thanks! Wanna set high standards for myself.
总觉得约束，才会进步。


I particularly love to see my little Secret planner getting filled up all the time ;D
It's an indication to me, that my days are not empty. At least they're spent with a little meaning.
Hope to add in a smiley face everyday in the daily column. So far, there are 11 already yay!
It's all thanks to all of you who contributed to my happiness here and there ah.. Haha.


“凡是人，皆须爱。”-弟子规
As human beings, every single one of us on Earth needs love.
It's up to you to believe :) Hehe.


Like us, they have feelings, family and friends.
Just because they are from a lower socio-economic status
doesn't mean we should lower their status as a human being?
Idealistically, they deserve more dignified lives i guess. Like us.
As far as I know, the reality out there can be more kind.
(Just like our dear YY :) Really thanks for helping man.)


I never knew such a seemingly insignificant act can mean so much to someone.
Really.


p.s. Love alot, love alot.

Just for laughs :P

Though not together, we made it to the end.

And this is all that matters!

All is well.

It's my second time sitting in an ambulance.
I really don't like the feeling.. Really.
Heart, you must be strong. Like you always are.
But thank god she's alright already :) Heal granny heal..
And people, I wanna thank you for your loving kindness.
Sincere thanks from my heart.

A perfect picnic

Surely, it was a successful picnic at the sea @ WCP with partial Ohana!
Next time next time next time with Felicia, Guolian anf Zhuang Wei okay :D


Just look at how obliging Ohanies can be:
Zirui brought mango puddings and two tall cartons of fruit juice.
Zhiwei brought grapes and.. LIU LIAN LIU LIAN LIU LIAN~
Max brought raised tofu, exotic frozen veggies with wasabi and chicky..
YY brought the pancakes and ahballings from our dear Mr Bean
Angie and YC made Smiley Crepes and 爱心沙律 hee!
After all the gorging came PLAY-TIME ;D YAY!


First stop:

It was the Pyramid with the fun slides.
To think I only had the courage to climb after 21 years..
- _ -

Second stop:
An extremely exciting obstacle race between the guys and the girls!!
Wow. It's been nong nong time since we last raced against one another le.
Wahahha. Reminds me of our seconday school days ah :)


Third stop:
After all the adrenaline rush,
We all rested on a really relaxing swing :)
摇啊摇~摇到睡着了。
Even had a captain to cradle us wor heheh.
(But no, I dowan Captain Max please! )


Fourth stop:
Flying Fox!! Waaa~ It was fabulous, my goodness.
You should really try it yourself!


Fifth stop:
WWF @ Balance Beams D:
Ohmy. Ohanies are getting violent already..
*ATTARKS*


Last stop:
Star-gazing by the sea with serene music.. Love it.
What a perfect way to end the picnic isn't it? Hehe.
We were home at around 2am in the morning. Amazing!


To me, playing as if we were little kids certainly beats clubbing :)
Thanks thanks for all the fun that night dears.
Hope you felt it too! Peace.


p.s. Sheer sweetness wahaha

Let's look to the sky.

Apprenhensive me took a leap of faith and participated in this
NUS Appreciating Lives, Initiating Volunteering, Everyday! 10km Run
despite not jogging for like 2-3 years?!! Oh my goodness, what a blonde right?


But here I'm proud to say that, I did it.
Without strolling or stopping at all.
It's really a personal achievement for me!
Whenever there were thoughts of fatigue or negativity like:

"Ohmy still got 5km leh!"
"Wah I feel so tired."
"My legs are giving way!"



I'll immediately eliminate those thoughts and replaced them with positive ones like:
"Oh I'll just get to the tree in front of me!"
"I'll just run to the next shelter!"
"The finishing line is just ahead of me!"


These thoughts, worked wonders for me! Thank god.
Seems like I'm fuelled by short term goals eh?
Ah, I understand myself a little better.


Now it's crystal clear to me that it's not distance that matters, it's my willpower.


Would like to translate this willpower into my life, into the things I do.
Instead of lamenting over the undesired environment or conditions I may encounter,
I hope to overcome it with my willpower, just like how i did it in this marathon,
just like what i see in Max. I take my hat off you man :)


Comrades,
WE ARE GREAT!



p.s.
Just hoping that more Ohanies will join us in all the sun and fun la :)
Thinking of a silly club name called OMEGA -
(Ohana Must Exercise a Great deal Ah!)
Any better ideas on the name dears? =p

♥ 我只要你天天开心

以下是我亲爱的奶奶所许下的79岁生日愿望：

♥ 我希望可以健健康康，还可以中马票！

♥ 我希望裕慈裕能可以年年考第一。

♥ 我希望裕慈裕能改次可以找个好老公嫁出去。

三个愿望当中，就有两个是为我们而许的。

你说她伟大吗？听听那不言而喻的爱。

奶~生日快乐！谢谢你我爱你。

拥抱大自然

Sorry sorry my dear Angie and Zhiwei.
I overlooked the fact that I'll be SCHOOL mates with the 2 of you!! =D
NIE's news has gotten me over the moon that I forgot all about NTU..
So good, next time i can study·stalk·gorge with yall le ;) Muahahhaha.



Last Friday, went to Cityhall with Fel & YY to get Tsuhui's present and for YY's 廖老师!
Wheee. Went to Loving Hut for dinner and we bumped into 宝华姐姐~
Friendly lady isn't she? :D Tom's Palette for some extraordinary ice cream.
The ice cream that goes *pop pop* Hehe.. Leme Leme at MRT!!



Last Saturday, was Tsuhui's 21st birthday celebration :)
Feels great to get together once in a while ah.
And i finally saw Jacob and Jayden in real life! So cute so cute so cute ahgugu.
It was extremely thoughtful of Tsuhui and her family to prepare vegetarian food just for me.
Really appreciated that man :') Thankyou thankyou thankyou.
Also thanks thanks Esther Ng for sending me home! Pure kindness.



Last Sunday, we conquered Bukit Timah Hill ;D Cheerios comrades~
Hope more will get under the sun with us! It's healthy and fun to me la.
Mother Nature, she's beautiful. Feels really relaxed in the Her embrace :)
The thought of getting up early to accomplish something,
and left with abundant time to savour the rest of the day bit by bit somehow heartens me.
Wouldn't want to wake up just to realise half of the day is already gone..
What a waste don't you think?



希望你我的周末都能过得很充实！=)



p.s. Guolian take care over there! We'll miss you too.

♥ Like a perfect plan

Happy 21st birthday Maxie :)
Again i have to say that,
i really admire your honesty in love.
& thanks thanks for your generosity (always!)
No matter what, we love you to the max.


Like a dream come true.
My delayed admission was all worthwhile,
because i get to be classmates with you ;D
Indefinable joy that words can't tell.
Magically I was at the right place at the right time hehe..
Just went up and down, up and down!! Haha.
Hope you feel it too :) NIE, here we come!



p.s. 受宠若惊？

Back or forth.

It was Zhuang Wei's simple and sweet 21st birthday celebration at Swensens the other day :)


Heh heh, hope he likes the mango ice-cream cake and bag from us ah! Wahaha.


Then we had Maxie's magnificent 21st birthday celebration.


Before that, had a ktv practice session with Wenhui, YY and Zhen Xiang~


Nice nice nice. Splendid time spent together :)



Thanks thanks Maxie and family for their great hospitality man.


Familiar songs, fantastic food and fun simply filled the ballroom la! Hahahha.


Sang songs 珊瑚海，傻瓜，带我走，柠檬草的味道，一眼瞬间，非卖品 ，安静了


with Maggie, Rachel, Samuel and Yuyuan for our first time in front of an audience!!


(Wish I can sing with Ohana one day too..)


Dare to shine darlings!


Then it was PLAY for our post-party activity, I'd say it was an eye-opener for me.



I can, but somehow i'd like to have a strong foothold I guess? Hahha.


Then in the morning, it was brunch at Happy Realm with



Sing Chun, Yuyuan, Zhiwei and Zhuang Wei!!



Yummy yum yum~ Followed by a short meet-up at City Hall with Jing Yi :)



Oh, what a wacky weekend full of love.






p.s. We're sorry snail.. :( Hope you won't become a snail the next time..

I believe.

♥ Love rewind. Too much to to thank for.

Last Friday:
The Ohana surprise was really extremely successful ah.
Hahahhahhahahahha! Just the thought of it will send me into giggles.
I seriously think this joke will be passed down in the future Ohana generations la ;D
But more importantly, think I've learnt much from Guolian, Zhiwei and Zirui
through the chat we've never had before. Thanks man :) It was nice!

Last Saturday:
Firstly, I'd really like to thank Jingyi for accompanying me
to bring some students for a composition writing competition!!
You've really done me a great big favour bud.
Then we went to Tampines for a rewarding meal~ Heheh.
Thanks for the OiO ah!! :D Then we went jogging at with her family @ Labrador Park!
Indeed exercising makes people happy.

Last Sunday:
Then it was my first time going to the study room after like 3 years? Ohmy.
To my surprise, I saw Zhuang Wei and Jia Hui over there too! lol~
Just fyi, I've started studying the materials for my course
to better prepare for the learning journey ahead.
And all credit goes to my helpful colleague Wenhui,
for searching high and low for her notes and books to help me.
Goodness gracious me, isn't she kind?
THANK YOU THANK YOU :)

Yesterday:
It was Freshness Factor before going to the Mind Cafe with Maggie, Rachel and co.
It was Ladies' Night so it was free for us! Woohoo :D

Maybe next time Ohana can go together~
Thanks thanks for the goodie bag & the handmade invitation Maggie!!
Thought it was really sincere of you la :)

Today:

I received the official letter of admission into NIE, 25 July 2011.
For a moment like this~~ I'm thankful for the fact that I didn't have to wait for a lifetime.

During Contact Time just now, the principal actually announced to everyone

that I'll be leaving for NIE. I was rather taken aback at the unexpected congratulation!

Subsequently many colleagues congratulated me ah. Felt so honoured :)

Looking forward to my new phase of life this 2011.

Hoping that we'll be classmates! How great will that be?

其实师姐也不错啦 :P

Starting to embark on the ascend step by step.

Gracias for sharing my joy sweet tarts!

I thank you very much ♥

p.s. I hope that Felicia & Guolian will perform well in the upcoming exams,

Maxie to enjoy his schooling life with his new found confidence,

and Yuyuan to have a successful lesson delivery tomorrow!

The Gift.

♥ ♥

10 May 2011,

The day finally arrived.

TYVM :)

Holding on to..

♥

Believe was born yesterday,

now she's sitting on my bed.

Silently and supportive,

To spur me towards my dream.

My gratitude goes out to Angie.

:)

Maybe because of an unfulfilled childhood dream,

I have always admired people who can play the piano beautifully.

Mesmerising isn't it?

Wonderfully meaningful.

How was your weekend? Hope you're happy amidst. Here's a slice of mine :)

Friday.

Met up with my primary school friends- Seow Ting and Elainey~ Despite not meeting up often, our conversations seem to run deep.. I've learnt much from their words and experiences really. Honestly, i'm amazed by this decade long friendship :) Jiayou Elaine! Jiayou Seow Ting! Jiayou YC!

* * *

Saturday.

Brought students to Mr Tian's school, AIPS aka Love Primary School for a competition! (Nice name isn't it?) Then we went to MOE Excel Fest @ Suntec City. To think we bumped into Jingyi & her Dudu (姑姑) They were actually at Loving Hut before us. Later that night, Jingyi smsed me saying "YY YC look so cute together!" Oh really? I think she's referring to ME ahahhahha just joking la =p I suspect we look like brother and sister..

Lucky has finally found his/her rightful owner le

:)

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Afterwards was Joycelyn's 21st birthday party! Woohoo~ I love attending birthday parties. To me, these are precious moments that'll probably come once in a lifetime.

The most powerful pinata ever!

Joycelyn had to 'cut' it with a SKEWER and KNIFE lol!

Happy family.

Wow. We've grown so much.

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Sunday.

In the morning, we visited 爷爷 but lovingly known as 公公 by us. As usual we'll talk to him about what's happening in our lives to keep him updated. Granny said, 你看她们都要读大学了。。可是公公你没有福气看。 When i heard this sentence, heart sank a little. 我们真的长大了。 I don't know if this is purely concidence or something else.. But for 3 consecutive occasions on our way back from visiting grandpa, i always hear this song 爷爷 :).. Is it you? I would like to make them proud. NIE, my dream. Be with me.

An eulogy.

Daddy & Mummy had high hopes and dreams.

But all they're left with is an empty nursery..

That day, I remember how happy he was when he told us,

'I'm a father now!' Eyes gleaming.

2 months later, all i saw was a white little coffin, eyes tearing.

7 January 2011 - 21 March 2011. In loving memory, Von Teo Wen Yin.

(Please read on, only if you've the time)

She was a baby born with 2 teeth.

The incidence has been reported to be approximately 1:3000 births.

And born with a blood clot in her brain. Signs of epilepsy.

Not long after, the clot dissolved. Then another problem arose.

Doctor found many cis in her kidneys and it functioned at only 20%..

She would probably go for a kidney transplant or undergo daily dialysis for the rest of her life.

Transplant or dialysis for a baby? Can't imagine.

In and out the High Dependency Unit and Intensive Care Unit she went,

life hanging on a thread.

Even in isolation room, she caught a flu which further aggravated her situation.

Her immunity system has disintegrated.

Her small arms were punctured with holes with the tubes to keep her alive.

So many holes to the extent that the doctors had no space such that

they had to jab the needles near to her armpits.

The medication had to be directly injected to her bone marrow.

The pain she had to endure is beyond our imagination for a newborn like her.

As an adult, how would you feel if bundles of tubes were being jabbed into your body now and then?

Much less a baby that's barely 2 months old.

Babies cannot express themselves except for crying.

She was in great pain and yet she couldn't cry because of the breathing tube in her lungs.

Once, she cried and cried until she was voiceless. Can you imagine that?

After fighting bravely for 2 months and 2 weeks, she succumbed.

It was apparent that her little heart couldn't take it and she probably died within seconds.

She was called home by God on 21 March 2011.

Heaven has one more little angel up there, because of her.

How much are we fighting for our dreams? What's yours?

* * *

Goodbye Von, you've been a strong little girl who taught me one of the greatest life lessons.

Whenever her parents come near her, she'll stop crying.

Whenever her parents talk to her, she'll quietly listen.

The day before she passed away, Daddy told her:

“Von von, 你要快点好起来。医药费很贵。”

And the next day.. She was gone. Because she didn't want to burden her parents?

Some people believe that this was her filial piety towards them. It's up to you to believe :)

I'm thankful for the fact that I did not have to undergo such physical suffering as a baby.

I'm thankful for the fact that I was born a fat and healthy baby, with a head so big.

(And now I'm still healthy, alive and kicking.)

I'm thankful for the fact that my mother underwent all agony and gave birth to me.

What's your FIRST thought in the morning everyday?

Previously, I would always wake up with thoughts of detest, why do i have to wake up so early?!

Now i'll wake up thinking, i'm really lucky to be able to wake up.

Just a switch in my thought and i'm ready to start a new day with at least a little zest and not detest.

Despite all the fatigue and what may seem like a drudgery i may face at the end of the day,

A thought sounds, "At least I'm still alive."

Then I'm back on track again, because between positive and negative thoughts,

I chose the former and I feel so much better. Do we have a choice over our thoughts?

I guess we do afterall. But the process of change can be painful. It's simply defies the usual you.

And I want to be consistent. It's time for me to reflect again and it's time for me to treasure

even the day-to-day things I take for granted.

你让我确定能活着是幸福的。

We love you and we thank you even if you're up above, Baby Von Teo Wen Yin.

Especially your Daddy & Mummy.

This is the song Von's daddy and mummy sang to her on their way to the cremation. Do listen.

With gratitude.

And it ended in the blink of an eye!

Here are some simple pleasures I had over this 1-week holiday
that nourished my body, mind and soul:


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Monday: PS Card and VeganBurg with YY (:

Tuesday: Completed P3 assignments!

Wednesday: Ohana's Day Out - Support Guolian 行动, Kbox, Bishi Bashi, Red Riding Hood ;D

Thursday: Dinner at Ganma's ♥

Friday: Badminton with my beloved monkies :P

Saturday: Reading on a rainy day is certainly rejuvenating..!

Sunday: Being close to Nature and the sound of music ♫

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If you may..
Would like to share with you a little personal achievement that I'm rather proud of..! Haha.
Finally after a year or so, I memorized the entire 弟子规.
(You must be wondering, wah this YC is so slow! I must be more efficient next time le.)
This entire book consists of the many words of wisdom by Confucius.
It encompasses the most fundamental and the most practical knowledge
which I can apply to my daily life. Contrary to popular belief, it's not a book for only children.
You may be surprised that even adults like you and me has much room for improvement?



他教我: 孝，悌，谨，信，泛爱众，亲仁，余力学文
但我想, 真正的知道，在于真正地做到。
你相信吗？这些道理真的地充实了我的生活许多。
虽然频频会有不足的地方，有些方面还做得不够好，
但很庆幸有这些道理滋润我，鼓励我，激发我。

1988年，75位诺贝尔奖得主说过：“我们要汲取孔老夫子的智慧才能在21世纪生存。”
可想而知, 这些道理是名不虚传的, 因为这些金玉良言确实都经得起时间和空间的考验。

我来也！

I must admit this is one of the main contributing factors that somewhat impacted and changed my life, in terms of thoughts, speech and action perhaps? I guess I trust the truth more than i trust myself ba :)

To me, he has left behind an infinite inheritance of some of the most valuable cultural assets waiting for humanity to uncover.


I have to say that there are also numerous people, saints and sages or even Higher Beings out there whom we can look up to. And definitely not just Confucius. As for me, I choose to learn from him :)


Nevertheless, I'm always open to other ideologies or what may be deemed as the universal truth, because I love to learn..!


I thank you Confucius. And thank YOU for your patience, for reading till here wor!

♥ Because time will tell.

Veganfranks!

Cracked Pepper Mayo~

The other time with Zhiwei Jingyi & Angie~ ;D


With YY =)


*model pose* :P
We went for our photoshoot for the Public Servant Card!

We munched @ VeganBurg! I can't believed we ate and chatted for a good 2 hours?
Time seems to whizz by swiftly when you enjoy something greatly. Hehe.
Come to think of it, it's been a long long time since we did that.. :)
Let's bring Ohana there some day!

As we mature, perhaps we begin to delve deeper into our own and other people's hearts.
And as naturally as it seems, it takes time. Be it a month, a year or even years..
I guess we can only do it with bona fide love and concern.
Because we're still learning.. :)

Thanks for today!

p.s. Ohmy, why do my words resemble a burger!

It's a sunny yellow banana day.

BLOOB BLOOB~ What a FISHY weekend we had!

And it's all thanks to Maxie for the tickets please,

without it we wouldn't have enjoyed so greatly.

After being released from the respective Girls' or Boys' Home..

We jump for joy! Wahaha.

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Ohana is like a bunch of bananas.
Always seen together, full of sunshine and laughter.
Sometimes we even behave like monkeys! Don't you think?
Cheerios, for the good time today ;D

To you.

Everything will be fine,
in the end :)

Every 21st is a chance for us to express our love.

♥ Happy Belated Birthday Felicia.

Project Felicia- Success!
Don't know why i felt rather touched when i saw all of us working on the scrapbook..
Thanks to Angie's great idea. That scrapbook, made with love by all of us :)

Many great talents were uncovered man!
There we saw..
Angie's delicate and sweet little pinky birthday card.
Guolian's nicely, carefully handwritten message.
Maxie's painstaking effort in making the bling bling birthday card.
Yuyuan's flair for drawing the cute cute characters.
Zirui's astonishing origami skills in folding the hearts, frogs, clothes.
Ohana certainly has many hidden stars within ah =D Reveal yourself now!
Wahaha. Looking forward to Zhiwei's highly anticipated birthday video for Fel~

I'm sure we also wanna thank Zirui's papa for sending us there!!
Your father is really really very kind. Volunteering to fetch us to and fro.
Really thanks and sorry for the trouble hor Zirui.

You guys made Felicia's birthday exceptionally beautiful!
And i'm sure she'll agree with that.
我们好幸福。
:)

The love of learning.

Firstly, I'm really sorry for the meagre updates.
Been really busy recently with school work & workshops.
Thanks buddies for showing concern by asking for my blog addy :)
Blog's alive again with a new stroke of simplicity hehe..


This week has been an eventful and enriching week for me.


On Monday, I gave the first ever talk to the Primary One parents in my life -
Cultivating the Love of Reading in Your Child.
When Amy Jie asked me to be the co-speaker together with her,
I was a little reluctant but then, on the other hand,
I wanted to expose myself to new experiences in order to learn so i took it up anyway!
I really believe that only by leaving my comfort zone can I really learn and benefit.
Whew. After much preparation, I managed to deliver the speech smoothly!
(Psst.. I stumbled a little at the end hahaha diulian~)
But it's an achievement for me, even if it may not seem big.. :)

This video actually made some parents tear..

Watch if you have time :)

I had a realization in the next 2 days..
That I fluctuate between the old and new me.
In the past, I was the one who'd often take the back seat,
a rather held-back person who doesn't dare to speak up.
There I saw her on Wednesday.. :(


During the workshop, we had group work and each group
was to send a representative to present in front of all the teachers.
My group.. I would say was less proactive
and we waited and waited until it was the last group.
Guess what? No one wanted to present!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..
I don't know why I was really afraid then but left without a choice
I hardened my scalp （硬着头皮） and went up,
ill-prepared accompanied with a lack of confidence..
Then I stood speaking nervously,
probably even spoke with grammatical errors in my sentence..
Instantly felt like a fool man :(


On Thursday and Friday, we had another workshop.
Told myself that I wouldn't be like yesterday, no way!
I have to learn to speak more confidently in front of an audience.
Brushed myself up and I managed to present more clearly than on Wednesday.
My colleagues even praised me for that, and that I can improve each time i try!
Confidence lost and found.. :) Thanks thanks thanks.

"The brave man is not he does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."
-Nelson Mandela, South African political leader


p.s.
What a wacky weekend I had. Of birthday celebrations, of dance, of laughter.. Of friends :)

2011 Chinese New Year Celebration.

And it was a success.
I feel a boulder off my shoulder.
那苦尽甘来的感觉..真好。

My gratitude goes to:

• Angie for taking care of the children during the shoot at Chinatown
• Felicia for your moral support at the shoot
  
• Guolian for loaning your house for the shooting of Shou Sui
• Jingyi for your encouragement during my stressful periods
  
• Maxie for buying goodies for the children, you made them so happy
• Mummy for your professional guidance and advice on the event
  
• Yuyuan for playing the role of Daddy Doraemon
  
• Zhiwei there's too much to thank you for that i don't know where to begin..

People. Really thank you for being there when I needed you.
:)


My first time being assigned as
the overall in-charge of such a large scale event..
I recall being only the audience for the past 20 years,
sitting amongst rows and rows of children,
talking and giggling waiting for the show to begin.

After 20 years, I get to experience the same thing over again,
but with swapped roles, as a teacher instead.
Wow. 20 years, 2 decades.
Just two short words, it encapsulates our entire life journey till date.
Look at how much we've grown. Amazing isn't it?

At first, narrow-minded me saw this opportunity as a chore.
Then I realised it actually resonates with my new year resolution!
Wow, what a coincidence.
I wish to develop leadership qualities and here it is, to test me.
To test me how much I want this goal.

Compliments were received.. Hehe.
But still I feel there are many AFIs, many shortcomings!
Through this, I have learnt a lot but there's so much more.



p.s. 我要做一个永远填不满的杯子。

a Blissful Boy named Zirui.

Before Zirui's birthday celebration,
went to pay respects to my Gong Gong and also to 拜个早年.
Actually looked forward to this day :)
Granny woke at 530am just to cook up a spread of dishes for him..
While waiting, she told us about some stories from the WWII
and i thought it was rather interesting leh!

小坡 = Bugis

大坡 = Chinatown

My granny and grannypappy will always go for movies at night
on the last week of every month!
So sweet right :P

When we were paying respects to Gong Gong,
she actually asked me to pray for a paktor partner - _ -
Wahaha why is everyone asking me about that!
At this age, I think it's just natural for people to ask lol.
还是顺其自然吧 :)

Really wish for her to be healthy and happy everyday.

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The rain didn't dampen our spirits at all.
What a wonderful time playing
Bang, Giza and Murderer at Zirui's birthday chalet!

Thanks Angie & Maxie for lugging the games
all the way from West to East ah..

Ultimate thanks to Zirui & family
for inviting us over for this celebration man!

当我们同在一起真快乐无比。
:)