My Cast of Dunearnite 08

Here are some shots we took of the main cast of Dunearnite's "The Sound of Music". Nothing really spectacular but they look cute nonetheless don't you think? These kids are really the epitome of energy! They are forever smiling, talking, jumping, skipping, singing, dancing... It's pretty amazing but I guess that's the beauty of youth.

They have a mammoth task ahead of them though but I reckon they'll hold up. Even if they won't perform a Broadway standard musical, at least they can say they put their hearts and souls in it and that they had FUN! Yes, drama and performing is fun and if you take that away from them, there is no more meaning to what they're doing.

So come what may. By 14 November, we'll be ready to take on the world!

A Delinquent in the Making?!!!!

I had a rude shock yesterday. Apparently my angel of a daughter has been quite a devil... on the schoolbus! Yup! She and her bestie, Marissa, have been running amok on the bus, refusing to put on their safety belts and running around while the bus is moving! Seriously, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry!

So I took the easy way out. I let dearest hubby handle her. So with tears streaming down her cheeks and the most remorseful expression on her face, she got away with a warning - that the next time she does it, she will get a good caning. My dad told me that the bus uncle was desperate (to get them off his bus) so I'm really afraid that she will get banned from the bus! She's 5 and I already have a delinquent in the making! Haha!

But look at her!!!! That angelic face is enough to fool anyone... including me! Sigh. Once again... say it with me... the Perils of Parenthood.

Waiting for Time to Pass

So I'm still at work. Just ended my Dunearnite meeting. Like Naz said "It's not that bad" and yeah, I suppose it isn't. I'm more involved now and I kinda know what's going on so I think it'll pull through in the end.

Roshan's coming in half an hour with Ayra. We're gonna view 3 jumbo flats. Personally, I feel it's a waste of time coz I'm pretty sure I'm not gonna like what I'll be viewing but hey, there's no harm trying I suppose.

My tummy's hurting a bit. Is it because I'm not eating much? Or that other thing? The other day I lost like more than 2kg in a span of 3 days but I put back a kilo on since then. Urgh! Do I have to starve forever in order to lose just a bit of weight? Roshan says I'm just being stupid. Well, maybe I am. So there.

I'm supposed to be marking my class test now but I'm trying to forget that and waste time writing crap here instead. Haha. Ok, ok, I have no more crap to write (or anything that's fit for human consumption). I will post this and stare at the screen instead. My miniscule brain needs a rest.

Success!

First up, congratulations to Ayra for being chosen to be one of the emcees for this year's MMI concert. She had talked about the teacher auditioning some of the kids and excitedly proclaimed she was one of the few. She kept talking about it till one day, she quietly told me that the teacher had chosen Tze Hao and Erra Monteiro instead. so I told her it was okay and that she can always try again next year. However, she came back a few days later and said she is now on of the emcees but didn't want to elaborate how and why she got the part. I almost thought she was fibbibg till she came home with her emcee script on Monday. Apparently, Erra Monteiro has been replaced because she can't keep still! She fidgets as she's announcing so that's how Ayra got the job instead. So we've been practising everyday with our unplugged mics. She's getting better but still has a problem with some Tamil words she has to say to introduce a Tamil Dance number. No worries though. I'll get her prepared in time:)

Next, just to show the world my children at their favorite spot in the house.




















It's pretty convenient for me coz when Fuddin is there, he doesn't budge so I can actually do something else rather than watch him. I would sweep the floor and clean my room a bit as he takes in the sights and sounds of the busy world outside.

Look at him! He's totally pleased! The problem is when we need him to leave the place though. He would hang on for dear life and you have to literally pull him away, screaming, from the spot.




















As for Hari Raya, not that much has been done. The retouching up of the paintwork is almost done. Mom baked two types of "kuihs" and I'm just gonna buy the rest. We bought the drinks. We also put up the lights!














Nope, nothing too impressive but it'll do. We still have to clean the house though; most probably next weekend. Such a chore but sadly, unavoidable.

About two more weeks of Ramadan. A new beginning when Syawal comes along? Insya-Allah.

To Muslims out there, Happy Fasting and let us communally suffer as we spend lots of money and sweat it out (cleaning the house, baking "kuihs") in order to celebrate Aidilfitri.

A Wet Birthday Bash

Hey, just a short entry to update what we did last weekend. I've got tons of things to do at work so it's always rush, rush, rush.


Anyway, did nothing on Saturday. Went to work for a while to mark. Marked a bit but ended up surfing the web. Hehe. Typical of me.


On Sunday, An took half day so we brought Ayra to her classmate's (Theijes) birthday bash at the Bt Batok Civil Service Club. Aside from the injuries she sustained throughout the day (yes, yes, she had 2 tumbles) she was in high spirits. She's walking around with 3 pieces of band its on her right now and limping a bit but seriously, I think she's exaggerating.


Okay, here are the pics. Finally managed to take a photo of Ayra and her bestie, Marissa! Aren't they cute?




















Ok sooo gotta go. Will write soon.

My Students...the Nice Ones...

I was looking through pics on my laptop when I came across these photos of me and my beloved form class 5Ruby. They're a really great, cheerful bunch who worked very hard to get where they are today. They may not be the smartest kids around but their dedication and enthusiasm makes up for everything. Truly, many a times, I have walked into class with a heavy heart (you know how temperamental I am) and walked out with a smile. I really want to see them do well for their O's and continue their studies at a good tertiary institution. A few of them won't make it though but to them, I'll just say, "If you have done your best, there is nothing to regret or be ashamed of". Awwww. Am I an inspirational teacher or what? Haha.















And that's Bernice. She was my student last year. She's in MDIS now but came back this Teacher's Day just to say hello. Thanks for the lovely card and chocolates Dearie. Here's wishing the ever cheerful girl the best that life has to offer.

So what I'm trying to say is that it's not that bad being a teacher. Lame as it sounds, yeah... I do it or the kids.

My Non-Existent One Week Break

So it's already Thursday. I have been school everyday since Tuesday. So there ends my one week "break". Indeed. I haven't even finished marking my prelim papers.

I have been quite resourceful at home though. We managed to clean up a bit of Ayra's room and I threw a lot of rubbish out of mine. An's working on the toilet but he has temporarily ceased work due to his strained arm which he sustained from the car accident. Yes, he crashed the car. The piece of crap metal is now stationary at the car park and that way it will stay till further notice. I will not elaborate.

Eh... what else? Oh, did I mention the jumbo flats we viewed last Saturday? Ewww. Not my cup of tea. They were big but somehow mutant like, dingy, dodgy, old and totally not to my liking. I think I'm giving up and gonna stay put where I am.

Also, I finally put my scattered brain together and thought of a plan for Fuddin. I'm glad to say my sight is clear and I now know what to do. I'm not perfect and I procrastinate all the time but this time, I'm proud to say I've been organized, focused and resourceful so kudos to me.

Looks like it's going to be a busy next few months... all the way to Dunearnite. With my health flailing ever so often, I wonder if I can see everything through. I will try but really, I can't promise the best quality of work. Being jaded is one thing, truly not having the energy to carry out a task is another.

Ok gotta go. If I don't reply to any of your sms or ignore your calls, it means I really want to be left alone. I'm not trying to be rude. It's just the way I am. I'll reply when I'm up to it. I think some of you know me well enough to understand this but for some others, Hey.... welcome to my world.

Ciao people of the world. I've got a Dunearnite rehearsal to conduct. God help me:)

My Teacher's Day

So yesterday was Teacher's Day. Big deal. I stayed at home the whole day. Okay, I was grateful for the break as I have to work the whole of this one week school holiday anyway.

Went to the Teacher's Day Dinner at Marriot on Friday night. Ayra came along. Nothing fantastic. Food was okay. It was fun to see some of the teachers dress up though.









































Don't feel like reflecting on my purpose of being a teacher. At the end of the day, it's just a job. there are good days and not so good days. I just learn to live with it. so there.

Alright, work calls.

I'm a woman on a mission, in more ways than one.

I will not falter
I will not back down