Miss me?

First, I apologise to Chocoballs for not replying his messages on his blog. There is a problem here where I find it difficult to write in your shout box. I am reading your blog and I am glad that you are enjoying yourself there.

Now, I have been MIA for a few days. My Ps have gone to Thailand so I have been looking around for food opportunities. I have been out and now I am just back home.

Starting from Friday, I went for a group meetup regarding a presentation in June and then off to my sonsaengim's place that night. It was her birthday so my aunt and I decided to celebrate with her. I bought some cakes from Bakerlyn and a brought a present.

She cooked tteokboki (rice cakes in spicy sauce for us) It was really delicious and spicy! I was so full after that.

(Those are the rice cakes sans sauce)

It is such a simple recipe! All I need would be the gochujang (hot pepper paste) and add sugar to the sauce and water. Voila.. the sauce for the rice cakes.

Imagine that, the three of us finished the whole pot!

We had a good chat until midnight and we wished her a happy birthday. Haha... I told her not to worry about the lateness (it was Friday night) and got home at around 1230. That Saturday, I was a zombie. I was running on my reserves.

On Saturday afternoon, I brought my kids to STPRI for the debate. They were up against Chung Hwa and we lost by the skin of our teeth. My girls were crying like mad so my boss brought them back straight away. They were not in the mood to have tea. I brought the other kids to have ice-cream to cheer them up. I think they were okay by the time I brought them home.

Last night I went to Gripps with my chingus. It's great to have such chingus cos I was looking for dinner dates. (HAHA) They were free to accompany me and we had a good time chatting as well. I don't think that we are as stressed as before and I think ButterflyAngel is not going to stand for any more rubbish from her workplace. (Fight on WOMAN!)

I also discussed with MsRacer regarding our plans in Sept. Can we squeeze in Korea as well as Japan? Hmmmmm...

So what am I up to now? After reaching home from my swimming lesson, I am now checking on my farms and restaurants. Doing well there. Should I change my job? ^_^

I am more relieved now because next week will not be too bad. I am so looking forward to the holiday even though I am not going anywhere!

I cannot end without a picture of my boy-boy ^_^

Dance of Joy?

It's almost the weekend! Which means a holiday coming up!

Another boring day for me. Nothing much happened again today. I just stayed back to help out with the Debate which is on Saturday.

I am really surprised that one of my students who I had taught from Form 1 to Form 3 is in the debate. I did not expect that he would improve his English so much and now he is even taking literature!

It goes to show that sometimes you do get a surprise in your life. I am proud of this boy because he really tried hard in his English especially in Form 3. That was when I noticed the change in his approach to English and the way he was reading books like mad.

It's times like these that makes me feel that my job is worth it....

So chingus, free on Saturday night? I have got my usual date with my aunts on Sunday. ^_^

A long day!

It was another long day at work.

Personally I didn't have much problems. I really have to say that this term has felt like the longest ever!

Now I understand what burn-out is. The next two weeks will not be easy as well as I have a four day workshop to facilitate with 5 other Ts, the week before the holidays. It is making me nervous because we are giving a workshop to other teachers. I hope that they tolerate us! We hope to share what we have learnt and the trick is not to sound patronising as if we know it all.

This Friday I will be meeting my group for a dry run. Hopefully we will be prepared by June 8th.

Well chingus, my P are going to Thailand for a long weekend. So once again I am free for coffee , dinner.... anything.... haha...

MULTIPLY - MULTIPLY

The evils of Facebook

Horrors!

I am starting on the games available on FB and it's so addicitive.

I blame all my FB friends for this! ^_^

Now I have my own little pet Minho and a cafe in restaurant city. How obsessed can I get. LOL

Nothing major happened today so I am pleased. I have got 6 periods tomorrow plus a meeting in the afternoon. I think I will pooped by tomorrow night.

Haven't heard from MsRacer about Thursday night so I assume it's not on? Considering that it's payday week. Unless she picks a really isolated place to makan. Hehe..

Sleep is wonderful

Ahh... I am glad that I got enough sleep last night. So happy and refreshed~!

Last night I decided to try and sleep early and voila! I slept from 9ish to 5am. Was full of energy because I didn't wake up at all the whole night.

Today I was ready for my day. Everyone oohed and ahhed over my new toy and I had a few incredulous looks when I mentioned the price. This is what happens when you tell one person about buying something and everyone knows by the end of the day.

I am actually looking forward to these holidays. I have plans for a picnic, a trip to Miri (promised by me mum), a trip to Readers Haven with my boss (she wants to go as she hasn't been there before). As most of my chingus will be homebound, I think we will be trying out more places to 'makan'

I think I will be not leaving Brunei anytime soon. As I was thinking, I guess there must be something better around the corner. I said to myself that if I had left last year, I wouldn't have gotten my letter (YAY) and then afford to go to Japan later. So the only thing I am looking forward to now is Japan and enjoying myself there. Hopefully by then, the H1N1 virus had decreased in severity and I will be able to enjoy myself without fear.

What is my motto today? MUST LOOK FORWARD.

PS. I love this book 'The Last Lecture' by Randy Pausch. It details how to live your life instead of worrying. A true story of a man who has terminal cancer but opts to focus on the positives of living life and imparting knowledge he has gathered over the years. Very moving and inspirational.

Need sleep..zzzzzz.

I have to try and sleep early tonight!

Last night was also not a very good night. I think I will have to depend on the FANCL pills again.

I dunno why this is happening. I don't even have coffee or anything before I sleep.

Sigh... I am going to plonk myself in my bed soon with a book and hopefully manage to sleep by 10pm (latest)

No sympathy

Another piece of shocking news about a Bruneian being a drug mule.

NCB: Drug Mules Recruited By Locals
By Azaraimy

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) believes in recruiting their peers to become drug couriers for an international drug syndicate group and the NCB has told the public to be very wary.

They have also been watching several people whom they believed have possibly been recruited by the syndicate. The public, parents and all have to be careful when being offered free travelling opportunities and cash for the reciprocation of carrying mere items. The NCB also said that Bruneians, who are reputed to be well-off law-abiding citizens, seem like an excellent prospect to be targeted by this syndicate for drug mules. The NCB said it is working closely with other agencies in Brunei, Singapore and Malaysia on this ongoing case. The NCB and other agencies have gone into the cyber world to try prevent and to

catch the elusive ring leader(s). The NCB said they also had a copy of the Internet chat or SMS conversation between prospective victims and the recruiter and described the overtures to be very heartwarming, the kind of lure for soft-spoken people to be taken in. NCB said they also working very closely with agencies including mobile phone service providers in this case. The NCB even said it has identified some suspects. What is alarming is that, according to NCB, most of those who fell prey in Brunei had clean and no previous criminal records. In the latest saga of locals involved as international drug mules, the Bulletin reported yesterday a local woman was recently caught trying to smuggle drug into Sydney, Australia. In a media conference in a following-up to the Bulletin's report, NCB yesterday confirmed that an Australian Customs Service recently apprehended a 30-year-old mother of four on the suspicion of drug trafficking, in which she was later charged. NCB said she had done the job several times before and that she was a government employee. [Ok, this is a shame. I wonder if anyone knows who this person is - plus the fact that she has done this more than once] The law enforcement authority has informed the Brunei Darussalam High Commissioner in Australia that the suspect allegedly had in her possession a controlled drug an estimated 2 kg of heroin, found within the lining of her bag. [Now, this is quite heavy. Like a pack of sugar. If this was hand luggage, she didn't notice the weight?] The NCB said the local market value of the drug she carried when caught was around $200,000.NCB has termed this as a 'sad case'. According to the NCB, from an interview done by the Australian law enforcement authorities, she was given the bag by an African national whom she met in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The NCB said she met the African national through Internet chatting. She started to trust this African six months ago. She was found to be carrying US$1,000, which is suspected to have been given her by the African in incentives to become a (unsuspecting, allegedly) courier. [unsuspecting my foot, as she has done this before] This is not the first time that she has done so. According to her statement, she has been to various places before she was caught which include Guangzhou, China and Japan. [She has been lucky not to get caught!] She may face a maximum penalty of 25 years' imprisonment in a foreign country (Australia), NCB said. Her charge states that she is accused of alleged involvement in the 'importation of a marketable quantity border controlled drug, namely 'Heroin', contrary to Section 307.1(I) of the Criminal Code Act (Commonwealth) 1995. A marketable quantity of Heroin, as defined in the Criminal Code Act 1995, is no less than 2 gms. The penalty on conviction for importing a commercial quantity of heroin into Australia is imprisonment for 25 years or 5,000 penalty units or both. A commercial quantity of heroin, as defined in the Criminal Code Act 1995 is no less than 1.5 kg. [Luckily for her, no death penalty] The NCB said this international drug syndicate group has used different tactics in tapping their victims through Internet chatting and e-mails. The syndicate befriends and fosters an intimate relationship through Internet chat. Once "tagged", the syndicate showering them with lavish gifts, rewarding with large sums of money and luxury items, the victims eventually gets baited to become a drug courier. According to NCB, the victims do not know they will be carrying drugs. They are given these consignments only during departure check-in at the airport by the syndicate. The only time they know they are carrying drugs is when they are checked and searched on arrival at the destination. This is the result from two previous Bruneian drug couriers arrested in Chile and China recently where "Internet chatting" is used as a means of recruiting Bruneian drug mules. It is advisable for all Internet users, especially the more vulnerable, to be extremely careful and to be vigilant when surfing Internet chat `Online'; remain anonymous by keeping all private information private and keep online friendships only in the cyber world. All individuals given an offer whether it is in Brunei or overseas and from anyone should be cautious not to accept any offer quickly; to think carefully of any surprise reprisals that may be waiting. The NCB said parents should play an important task by questioning or taking precautions on their children's activities whenever they are given the opportunity to travel overseas for free. They could become a drug courier. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin Honestly speaking, can I go 'Duh'. Given money to travel by someone you just met. And expect to do/give nothing in return. I think even Homer Simpson will be smarter than this.

Did it!

I finally did it. Spent a bit of money.

To make myself feel better, I tell myself it is to compensate for the fact that I will be in Brunei these holidays.

So I will be having fun with my new toy ^_^

I had a busy day today.I had a bad night last night. I was awake every 2 hours. It made me feel like I had a baby. Then this morning I was like a zombie. Thank goodness I was lucid and managed to get through the day.

After picking my mom for lunch, we went to the Korean restaurant (original one). Chingus, DeFountain is closed. I think it is under renovation. Anyhow, I went to STPRI after that for the debating competition and my S won! I am so proud of them, especially my two ex-students. Well Done! They will be facing Chung Hwa next. Eek!

I went to spend my money after that and got home around 5pm. I think I will be having an early night cos I am really pooped.

Now I blame ButterflyAngel for introducing me to Restaurant City cos it is darn addicitive. I don't think I will attempt Pet Society. And also my condolences to you on your relative's passing. It is not someone my parents know I hope.

Well.. Chat soon.. Back to restaurant city now!

Should I or shouldn't I?

I have been looking at mobile phones on the net for the past few hours.

I have pretty much settled on the Samsung Omnia but it is a bit pricey. Tomorrow I will be having a look at the usual phone shops to see the price and actually hold it.

I decided to reward myself as I am not going anywhere these holidays. I also notice that I tend to buy stuff when I am stressed or unhappy. Well.. I have been eyeing a new phone for a while and my chingus know that I really have to think hard before I buy pricey stuff. So if the price is reasonable, new phone soon!

Last night, I went out with my chingus. Tried Ceri Cafe in Serusop. Business wasn't bad and I didn't mind the food. The coffee was not very strong but at least it wasn't bitter. I had the Lemon fish with rice, MsK had Vietnamese fried rice, Racer had Honey lamb with rice and ButterflyAngel had Sirloin steak.

Had another good ole chat with a few surprises. MsK will be enlightening us with what she has learnt about marriage the next time we meet. That will be an interesting night. ^_^

I feel now that my life as it is has come to a standstill. I am going through the mechanics of everyday life. My colleague asked me what I will do when my staff is depleted next year. I told him that I am not going to think about that because I will end up with sleepless nights. I know quite a few people are leaving and I can't stop that. Fatigue has run its' course. I might as well think about that later when I have no choice. Why stress now?

Should I or shouldn't I?

Going on a horoscope binge

Lately I have been reading a lot of horoscopes. Mainly the one with my birth animal and element. Here are some interesting 'predictions'

2009 Chinese Horoscope for people born in Snake years: 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001.

Snake people had a fair luck in 2008, year of Rat. In the year of Cow 2009, they will have a better luck than 2008, this is because the Cow and Snake have attraction relationship. There are Lucky Stars coming to Snake people, their career performance will have significant progress. Also Snake people's money luck is much better than most of people. However, some Unlucky Stars gathers in Love and Health area. Love relationship won't have a good development. Snake people need to watch for their health in 2009. Although Snake people have many opportunities, but they have to understand their limit to determine when making a aggressive move to increase the chance of success.

Career: There are two strong Lucky Stars showing in career area in 2009. You will win the good reputation from the job position. You job performance can bring in more income. In 2009, you can successfully reach the goal of your proposal or company development plan. You will earn the recognition from the company, since your excellent achievement at your working projects. A job promotion or salary raise is possible. However, you still have two Unlucky Stars appearing in this year. Someone might try to block your career opportunity, which could extract your concentration and then impact your judgment. Therefore, you need to work on projects with caution to avoid any mistake and stay away the argument with others.

Money: You have two Lucky Stars coming money area this year. One of them is the Money Star. Certainly that's is a good sign to increase the wealth. Since you have good luck in the career area. Either you work for someone or you own the business, the career opportunity should bring you more income than in 2008. However, this Money Star is not a Windfall Star. The money won't automatically come into your door. You still need to find it, plan it, work on it, then bring it into your pocket. Therefore, if you are lazy and wait for it, then you will lose the money opportunity in the year of the Cow.

Love: Many Unlucky Stars gather in emotion area. You are used to protect your ego. You are afraid of hurting your feelings in love. Your passion for love will cool down. There will be no progress in love relationship. If you are still single, it will be difficult to find someone you like to talk with you this year. If you are married and in love, then your love relationship won't show any closer sign. Instead, you will have some minor disagreements with your lover often, which might impact on each other's daily mood and work. The married people also have to pay attention on their spouse's health in 2009.

Health: An Unlucky Star shows the sign of loneliness and isolation to you in 2009. The lonely emotion could affect people's health. If you encounter difficulty at work and feel frustration in love, then your health will be impacted right away. The most common symptom is insomnia. This Unlucky Star also indicates a hint of sadness and tear. If you are a senior Snake people, then you need to pay more attention on your health. If you often feel uncomfortable, then you must visit doctors to take care the pain at once. Otherwise, a small illness might become a serious disease.

Fortune: Snake people have good and bad news in last year, 2008. In general, Snake People have significant improvement in career and financial performance this year. You should use this opportunity to save more money for the need in the future. As fro love, you need be more initiative and proactive to communicate with your partner to improve the understanding between you two. For the single Snake people need to watch for your manner, outlook and temperament to improve your attractiveness. Then you might have chance to meet the person likes you in the year of the Cow.

Interesting, isn't it..^_^

Patience is a virtue.

Or is it really?

I have been anticipating something for so long that the feeling has now fizzled out.

I was thinking to myself that there are only three regular bloggers now. ButterflyAngel, Chocoballs and I.

Why do I keep on blogging? I figured that it's because at the moment I have time and more importantly it is an outlet for me to release my stress and anger. If I didn't have an outlet for these negative feelings, I think I would have either stabbed myself or someone else. It makes me wonder about the anime series 'Jigoku Shoujo' where there is a website where you can request someone's death but once that occurs, you yourself will be dragged to hell.

I like my little corner of my workspace at the moment. I realised that the world could fall away when I plug in my headphones. No one bothers you when they see the headphones in your ears and you are also busily marking. It may seem antisocial but sometimes you do need the space.

I can't believe that it's Thursday again soon. I feel like I am in a clock and it keeps on going round and round. I feel like it is always 12.00 and life is starting from there everyday.

Rollin..

Check out the change! LOL

At work today there was no chaos. My computer problem was not as bad as it seemed yesterday and now I figured part of the meaning of life. Out of crap, flowers can grow.

Today I went for lunch with my chingus. Another much needed destressing session, especially for ButterflyAngel who is busy the whole day and night. As I speak, she is on the way to ICC. Good luck chingu!

I am hoping for a stress free rest of the week. I know I have PTM this Friday. I don't mind these kind of meetings/briefings because I do see the value in them. Spare me from the mind-numbing NATO sessions.

I will have to plan a lot of things soon. I am still trying to think about what to do these holidays. I have applied for leave but no plans anywhere. With the amount of swine flu (H1N1 - people!) virus going around, jokes are a plenty. Need a 10 day break? Just start coughing and complaining of chills - also mention that you have been to Mexico recently. Tada... 10 days holiday instantly.

LOL.... Not sure if this is the watch that MsK was talking about.

Guess what..

'Ideal Marriage Age' Around 30

Local research suggests that the ideal age for men to marry is at 31.3 years old and for women 28.6. The results came from straw polls by two marketing research companies Trend Monitor and Embrain on the marriage preferences of 705 single men and women aged 19 to 39.

Almost half the men favored partners who were either a government worker or a teacher, while 16 percent picked office workers as an ideal partner. As for the women, 31 percent wanted their partners to be either a doctor or a lawyer and 23 percent preferred public workers or teachers.

OK... Ladies .. let's go! HAHA ^_^

Chatting with Chocoballs..

At the moment, I am chatting with Chocoballs, watching TV, emailing my group and trying to blog at the same time. How's that for multi-tasking! ^_^

It will be a short blog.

I celebrated my aunt's 50th Bday today. My other aunts bought her a Fresh Fruit Cream Cake from Sheraton and I bought her a cookbook as she loves baking!

We had our usual swimming sessions and lots of joking and laughing. It's nice as my aunts do not censor their words and heck.. I am old enough to listen and understand.

So I have got tons of pictures which I will post later (if possible)

I haven't done my lesson plan yet.. EEK... Doing it NOW!

Chingus, I got a fresh new batch of Boy-Boy's photos.. Be prepared! ^_^ A picture of him at fan-signing today!

This is him in a suit. Have I mentioned how I love men in suits.....^_^

Chatting with Chocoballs..

Weekend...

I think I am not a very patient person.

Why do I say this?

Yesterday I had to wait for my morning date as she only returned from breakfast with her sisters around 940. I was waiting for an hour.

Today I had to wait for four people (mum included) at Thiam Hock for 30 minutes. Why was I upset? I had to dash from school to Gadong thinking I would be late only to find out that they were shopping merrily at Hypermart when I got to Gadong. I could have taken my time to get to Gadong and not pretend to be Michael Schumacher in my little Echo.

I am really pedantic about time. I don't look at my watch all the time but I expect punctuality in orders as well. When we agree to meet at 130, it should be around there. If you know you are going to be late, have the courtesy to inform in advance so that one is not sitting like an idiot at the waiting spot.

Hey, I suppose everyone has their quirks. As my chingus who have been on holiday with me know, I like to be organised and on time. I hate to be rushed. HAHA... ^_^

Rant and rave over. Now I look forward to the weekend and hope for a relaxing nite in.

My Boy~Boy's latest look. ^_^

Friday already?

Last night I had my usual Thursday night with my chingus.

The usual complaints about work. Haha..

We met at Bakerlyn cafe in Kiulap. My opinion is that their menu is severely limited and I was not so crazed about the food. The atmosphere was nice though.

Chingus... this is the shop I was talking about 'Marvellous Cream' Originally from Japan.. I am in love with their ice cream....

I definitely feel better today, especially psychologically. At least I do not feel depressed anymore. That's why I think chingu support is important.

I always forget about my mantra ~ Let it go, work shouldn't rule your life. The problem is that often I forget this. Sometimes I feel like locking myself in my room and just watch tv and not think about anything. I wish I was a person who could get into gaming but then I will feel like I am exchanging one obsession for another.

This afternoon I had a meeting with my presentation group. Apparently the stress is everywhere! One of my friends told me that she is the HOD and has 32 periods. WOW> Now I feel lucky.

Tomorrow is just another day. As a colleague always said " Another day, another dollar!"

The whiteboard that stresses me out. This is as clean as it gets folks.

The farewell to the TPs. They are such lovely ladies and I hope the four months of listening to us complain about work doesn't put them off teaching! ^_^

MULTIPLY ~MULTIPLY~ MULTIPLY

A lot of us are so looking for some escape. We agreed that if we were left to teaching, it wouldn't be so bad. It makes things worse when a lot of English Ts are actively leaving the service because of the stress. I hate it when people have the idea that it's okay for these people to leave because there are others to take their place. Well... may reality hit our butts cos there are not so many replacements nowadays.

Halfway charged

Getting better.

I was surviving on low batt yesterday.

What made it different today?

Maybe managing to finish some work without interruptions and also attending something that was actually beneficial.

I swear that I get in a bad mood when I have to attend nonsensical meetings with no agenda. I don't mind even attending a meeting/briefing/workshop until 5pm if it is not a waste of time!

This week has been my record. Everyday with something on in the afternoon (tomorrow included) except for Tuesday. The TOP doesn't realise that normal peons like us are actually working our butts off in the morning while they are off to a MEETING and drinking their coffees and snacking on food. Then they chuck a meeting at working teachers in the afternoon. Try teaching 6 out of 9 periods in a day and then attending a bloody meeting (useless meetings by the way)

I feel sorry for my Ss sometimes because I admit I become short tempered but if you have other things on your mind, you can get irritated quite easily.

HAHA.. I feel like there is now a need for regular destressing sessions. Chingus, we have to encourage each other and put the positives on why we should remain in teaching. See you tomorrow! Bring me back here... Praying hard!!

Psychologically depleted

Today was not as bad as yesterday.

Of course, still a little tired and the stupidity still rages on but I am already so blase about it.

Tomorrow and Thursday there will be a workshop and then a meeting.

I have run out of words to say. The only blessed thing is that tomorrow there will be an assembly in the morning which is during my teaching time. YAY!

Tonight I will be concentrating on my presentation for June.. YIPEE....

Downer

Today was a very subdued day for me. Felt down all the way at work as well.

I felt so demotivated that it's too difficult to explain. Maybe I was headed for a depressive episode. The day went its way and I just felt like not talking to anyone.

This afternoon was a workshop on activating our email and by the time I got home, I just felt listless.

I hope tomorrow will be a better day. Sigh. Even boy-boy is finding it frustrating when he can't cheer me up.

Happy Mother's Day!

It is the day for all mothers everywhere!

Today we went to my grandma's house for the celebration. The treat was on my two working cousins and I. It was a big surprise to the moms in our household.

One of my cousins bought flowers for my grandma and the other ordered cake from Sheraton. YUMMY! Chingus, the Black Forest from Sheraton is divinely evil. He ordered a 2 kilo cake and it was three-quarters ravaged.

After all the food and festivities, I took some time to bond with my cousins. I haven't seen them in a while and everyone is too busy to meet up. The only times that I can actually see them is during Chinese New Year or functions like these.

As usual we had our swimming session. Next week, it has been decided that we will be wrapping dumplings for the upcoming festival. I think it will be an interesting time because we have never done it before. My grandma used to make it but I am not too sure if she can remember the actual method.

It is the start of another week tomorrow. I hope that what I am waiting for comes soon..... Can't wait!

PS... Pics will be on FB. It takes too long to load here. Plus I will need to tag people. What is my life without boy-boy....^_^

Home Alone

Tonight is a nice night in for me.

Last night, my family went for an early Mother's Day dinner at I-Lotus. There was quite a lot of people. We sat outside and I don't know if this is the reason why service was so slow then.

There were many Chinese families celebrating Mother's Day in advance as well. How do I know this? There were cakes everywhere!

We will celebrating our official day tomorrow at my Grandma's house. So I will post some photos then.

Nothing exciting from the work-front. Surprisingly a lot of people were subdued. I only had 4 periods and my CCA but today I enjoyed my day and my CCA. My CCA students have dwindled but at least they are still enthusiastic. With less students, it is easier for me to have one-to-one time and listen to each of them pronounce the words.

We also sang a birthday song for my colleague in Korean! Haha... a surprise for her.

At the moment, I am home alone cos my parents have gone to watch 'Star Trek' at Empire and my brother will be going to watch the same movie but at another cinema.

My companion for the night? As usual, my boy-boy....

A load off....

It was a great destressing night out last night.

Poor MsK had to listen to ButterflyAngel and I complain/comment about our work. I swear, some people are really brainless and it seems that once you head near the top, their brain matter just disappears.

I have all but given up. My Ts are starting to complain about all the deadlines and I told them that they don't have to follow the deadlines set up by the TOP. Even I cannot cope with all the deadlines and my boss was telling me that the TOP had decided to chuck more paperwork our way. YAY (*please note the sarcasm)

I was chatting to Chocoballs and he wants to change positions with me. He works and I study. Man, I wish I could take his offer...... ^_^

We will see what tomorrow brings. More idiocy or at least some sense has been drilled into the TOP. I heard the the Ss involved in the fight were identified but then .... what happens now?

Think happy thoughts, that's my motto for tomorrow. Before I go insane.

Sasak...

MULTIPLY

My day

A long day tomorrow

Heads up to ButterflyAngel ~ Take care of yourself woman. I hope to see you on Thursday night.

Chocoballs ~ Congrats on your first Gundam. Have you shown it to Mr Gundam?

Today was not too bad. I didn't get any more white hairs from my Ss. My usual naughty class surprisingly behaved for me. But I heard that they were disruptive in another class.

The day went by quite smoothly. No complaints. Apparently I have a nickname in my staffroom now, Little Boss (Luckily it is not Little Miss Bossy @_@)

I was typing in my Ss comments until 2 and then I went for some retail therapy. Spent some money on books and got home around 3.

At the moment (930pm) I am already feeling sleepy so I think I will sleep after posting this.

Fire Snake Horoscope....^_^

Snake Overview

The Snake has an incredibly favorable year ahead. The year of the Ox provides many opportunities for the Snake to fulfill long awaited career goals and achieve more than he/she ever imagined. Your wisdom and patience are tools that prove successful in all aspects of your life. Relationships could be taken to new heights and deep and meaningful friendships are acquired. This year proves to be one of action, the year that all of your planning and waiting pay off for you. The later months prove to be especially successful, tying a year of arduous work into an extremely blissful culmination.

Snake Career

Your wisdom proves to be most resourceful this year, particularly in your career endeavors. Colleagues will admire your input and your opinion will be well respected among business circles. Your work will take you to new levels in your career, as you may see a promotion or a position change that offers you a direction that is more suitable to your skills. March, April and May are strong months for a career change or an upswing in your current position. Be prepared for an outstanding year in your work and don't be surprised if everything you do results in success

Snake Relationships

The Snake's social life will bring a high amount of satisfaction to you this year, as will your family life. Though you tend to be more of a loner, this year will provide occasions that may bring you out of your shell. You have always been a good listener and you will benefit from being more assertive in social situations. More to the point, you may be thrown into a position to be more assertive, rather than volunteering. Your quick thinking will prove to be most useful.

Single Snakes may find the romantic relationship they seek, as romance is favored.

Snake Health

The Snake will not suffer any more than minor health issues, but you may want to watch what you eat and make it a point to exercise more often, as these may be areas that you tend to neglect. Your busy work schedule and social endeavors may make it difficult to maintain a regular schedule of exercise, but you can find time here and there to do something active. This will help your heart and may relive stress from a long work week.

Snake Wealth

The Snake will do well with your conservative approach to spending. You have always been disciplined in your finances and this year proves to be no different. If you maintain your frugal manner, you will find that you have accumulated enough by the end of the year to make a large purchase that you have been planning for a long time. If you are in doubt about a particular endeavor, don't hesitate to receive a second opinion before committing.

Although I don't know if it is accurate. I love these predictions!

Trudging..

Another day over!

My day was a non-event which means nothing interesting happened. Apart from a meeting that no one paid attention to. This Friday I am free again because they had no choice but to postpone the PTM. Not all the results were in so it cannot be given to the parents. How can I possibly do all the marks and comments within three days? Considering that I have meetings to attend in the afternoon and 6 periods in the morning. I am not Superwoman, sometimes I feel like the Incredible Hulk.

It was nice to hear MsK's plans are going well and really miss chatting to ButterflyAngel. It seems like we have now gotten quite busy but I hope that we will still keep in touch. I can't wait for this Thursday night cos I need to go shopping! It is MsK's turn to plan and luckily we are meeting at the Mall. I should be early enough to go to BE and FS. ^_^

So more marks tomorrow. Plus an assembly early in the morning (during my free time, no less).And on Wed, meeting again...... Tired la!

As time passes...

It's Sunday night!

I am back from my usual meeting and it was another bad day for me. Financially a wreck! LOL!!

I feel so bloated from all the food that I consumed. Chicken curry, tomato prawn, salad with salad cream, sambal egg and my aunt made choc chip cookies (fresh!)

I think I will have another cookie now.. hehe.. My mom decided to make yam cake and this was done just now at my grandma's.

I have another full day tomorrow. I won't be home until 430 most likely and 530 if I have to pick my mom. I was complaining to my mom that they don't pay me enough and then she said to me, "Are you sure you are not paid enough?" It got me thinking. In a depressed economy, one should be lucky to have a job! I was reading the news brief about the lady who stole from her sis-in-law's sis and after pawning the gold, she spent it on a digital camera and treated her friends.WHAT!! She committed a crime and treated her friends???! Go figure.

Ahh... Today as I was driving home, I saw a beautiful sight. It was a double rainbow. I commented to my mom that it looked so near and it seemed like I could see the end of the rainbow. I couldn't stop the car but tried to get a picture from my house.

Decided to a picture of my Fei Fei as well. I will let them out once the renovations are done.

Two weeks ago on a Friday ~ working attire....

Freaky Friday..

So I had my usual date with my grandma. This time, my uncle joined us and we went to Chin Nam Fong for brekkie. I really like the fish there... hmm... kolo mee with fish..yum!

After that we went around looking for newspapers. My grandma wanted her Chinese one and my uncle was looking for his BT cos he had an article in there. It was a full page with pictures! NICE!

We went to Mubarak for a bit of shopping and as usual I couldn't resist some stationery stuff and spend a bit of money there. Which also reminds me. Chingus, especially MsK, can we meet at a food place near the Mall next week. I need to go to FaceShop. Hehe..

Back to today. So I went to HH Manggis where I bumped into ButterflyAngel. Did you see my grandma and her funky sunglasses... LOL.... My grandma is not used to wearing sunnies but she is not allowed to go out if she doesn't wear them. I know that she is already sick of being housebound cos she was in the hospital for 2 days. She would definitely want to get out!

So now I am home. I have to check on my stuff for tomorrow as I am being observed. I also have to think about the comments for my dear Ss. I am actually brutally honest with the comments cos some of them are so lazy! They need a kick up their bums and realise that all the work they do in class and home are important and assessed. Their mentality is still that tests are more important and they can neglect handing in work. They will learn the folly of their ways soon... BWAHAHAHA... I can't wait to see their parents next week !

On to more composition marking and my preparation for my CCA tomorrow. Igotsun muosimnikka???