What makes an NIE lecturer different? They are teaching 'teachers-to-be' and this makes their job tougher because not only must they deliver the content well like all universities lecturers, employ good teaching pedagogies, they are living examples of what a teacher shd be. We're always reminded tt nt only shd we focus on the student's academic but also cater to their emotional needs. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, food and shelter makes up the basis of everything. If tt is not fulfilled, in other words, no need to think abt anything else. On top of tt, to be a good teacher, we shd be flexible n able to think on our feet. Why am I talking abt all these? Because one of my lecturer decided on extending her lecture for another hour to be on schedule, knowing tt one of her student, me, will have NO BREAK for 8 hours from 9.30am-5.30pm. Initially I tot she din know abt my schedule but only found out tt she knew it all the time n still made the decision. I was filled with both frustration n disappointment. My friend had to suggest tt we start half an hour earlier so tt I can have at least half an hour to catch a quick bite. Thanks Leon! ;) and of course my classmates for agreeing upon it Coz they would have half an hour less of slp. Ok.. Let me clarify y I din speak up for myself. I was on MC tt day she made tt announcement Coz I went thru tt 8 hours of lessons with no break, sore throat n fever the previous day. Trust me... I felt like dying at the end of the day n I really dun wish to go thru tt again. Because of what she did... She kinda lost my respect for her. So fellow teachers out there, remember, it's nt all abt how well ur students score for their exams. It's also important to display compassion n care for them if not u'll loose them, esp the younger kids, because u'll really make a difference in their life, just like how some of my teachers had. Without them, I wouldn't have become who I am today. Trust me, it only takes one incident when u've touched their hearts for them to remember u their whole life whether is it what u've said or what u've done. And vice versa. Good day to all! TGIF!;)

3 more weeks counting down to the exams. GOSH!! And its gonna be a crazy week next week. 4 assignments, 2 presentations and 2 tests all due next week. @#$%#%^$#%^#&I%$#@

Just called a friend to ask if she can help with my assignment interview and what i get is a negative response telling me how busy she is with her school work BECAUSE SHE HAS A TEST AND AN ASSIGNMENT DUE!!!WHAT IS THAT COMPARED TO MINE??? F*CK! And all she says in the end is send me the file and i'll see how. ARRGGHHH~~~~~~~~~~ That really made my blood boil. I can't believe how selfish some ppl can get. *Pui*

 

 

Me so stressed..... 

 

Happy Chinese New Year!! 

Hope you guys enjoyed the long holiday. Mine was well spent even though I've alot of reports and revisions to do. Its crazy!! 3 lab reports and a test all due in a week. Shows how thoughtful lecturers we have. I haven't been feeling too well since last friday. First its tension headache....then its cough, bad throat and constantly feeling feverish. Bad sign! I've been popping pills since then to prevent it from getting worse. This is how I start off the Year of Tiger (my year). The chinese believed that your luck would be at the lowest when its your year. I hope this is not true. *fingers crossed* 

OH....not forgetting to wish all of you...Happy Valentine's day too!!  Even though it clashes with the first day of New year but i bet all of you would have made arrangements to pre or post-celebrate it yea. I see alot of couples out when I went for a movie with my parents on Monday. I pity the florists....sales must have gone really low and bad for them this valentine's. Sometimes I feel that Valentine's day is over-rated. Surprises can be planned for at any time of the year, flowers can be bought for many occasions, needless to say about being nice to your loved one. But that doesn't mean I'm against celebrating it. I just feel that if you love a person, you would naturally want to treat them well and shower them with love every other day, not just on valentine's day. If a guy plans a perfect Valentine's date for you, does it mean that he will make a good mate? There would be some girls out there who thinks so. Trust me, I've heard some of my girlfriends complaining abt their Valentine's celebrations with their bf. "He didn't buy me flowers", or "I expected something more than a dinner". I may be a hopeless romantic but i think its still the company that matters. Enjoyment doesn't necessarily mean something fanciful, isn't it? It'll be a bonus though if you have both.  

Love is such a beautiful and simple matter but we complicate matters. The wounds that we sometimes thought have already healed has not. The fear that I wish to conquer is holding on to me. The nightmares I've had still haunts. Will you be the one standing by me when I shed a tear? How long would it take.....before I'm ready.....to commit again?

Thanks for the lovely roses and cute lil bear.