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.

* * *

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。
:)

成人了，长大了。

♥ Happy birthday in advance, Zhang Zirui! :)
I don't know how to say this,
but to me you're actually someone great.

☺kindness manifested.

First and foremost, I wanna thank these pivotal people
for contributing to the successful filming of CNY video!


♥ Zhi Wei as our capable Director.
♥ Max Lim as our resourceful Advisor.
♥ Angeline as our meticulous Caretaker.
♥ Felicia as our loyal Supporter.


Not forgetting the fact that
when i saw the encouraging tags/sms sent by some of you,
i was spurred on you know.. I'm not that alone afterall!
Friends ah, thanks again for caring man. You glow in my dark :)

2011 Chinese New Year Celebration.

When my HOD announced that I'll be the overall in-charge,
Instantly I felt lost and frantic you know :(


Just some of my muted thoughts:
"Who am i to do it? I'm just a young & inexperienced untrained teacher."
"How am i supposed to do it?"
"Why me?"


Then came a flurry of responsibilities..

1. Work Delegation
   
2. Event Repertoire
3. Event Budget
4. Song Searching
5. Lyrics Typing
6. Script Writing
7. Emcees Training
8. Outdoor Video Filming
   

There are only 8 main points up there,
yet there are so many things going through in my mind..
Now I'm left with point number 6, 7, 8!


The video part is the worrying part now..
It will be shown to the whole school of about 1200 children,
including the principals & teachers!
What if i did a bad job and the audience just gets disengaged? :(


However, I'm really glad Zhiwei agreed to help me
in the outdoor filming of my emcees.
At least I'm not alone.. :)
Hope all will turn out well.

加油加油加油！






p.s.
I'm thinking of using BOBEE for some parts of the video!
Hahahaha. I'm sure the kids will love it ;D

成人了，长大了。

♥ Happy 21st birthday Wu Guolian.
For you to be truly happy.
Someone who knows you best.

With gratitude.

I have friends who glow in the dark.
Are you one of them?
With thanks.
♥

Back to Nature.

From 20-27 December 2010,
Ycyc will be going on a self-enrichment trip again!
This time with the addition of Zhiwei, Jingyi & Lymn Hui :D
Reckon it'll be a marvellous & meaningful trip.
Can't wait to discover the truth about us.
Can't wait to embrace Mother Nature :)



Psst people.
I have a secret plan in mind..
But in order for it to materialise,
I really need your help :(

Can you think of ONE new year resolution for yourself please?

Of course you can have more than one,
but try to cap it at three? Hehe.
I desperately need your help in this.
Thanks in advance for thinking ah :)



I will miss you you you & you..
Take good care okay friends!!
Tata! Bye for now :)

If I'm the fly..

p.s. Welcome back Mimi! Miss you much :)