lohky's Diaryland Diary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm \"Founded\" Still remember, only in very rare occasions then one would use the word "founded", like "Raffles founded Singapore". But, am really thrilled when received notes from long lost-contact friends via Facebook. Yes, it also takes one's courage to make the first move :D Am really blessed with good beings around me... Thanks for finding me! Hm... You bother! It's the thought that counts :D Cheers! 8:29 p.m. - 2008-03-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- a Makeover? Have not come in for a while. Hey, what a makeover! Looks cool... Hm... unfortunately, there seems no added 'privileges' that 'free' users can do? 8:26 p.m. - 2008-03-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's LEAP day! Just crossed my mind when the previous posting was put... It's a rare 29 Feb! So, I have a posting put up on this date... and it's not going to happening till 2012! 11:18 p.m. - 2008-02-29 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take a break Have been scanning through my planner, trying to block dates to go on leave... not that easy this year, because workshops (be it I conduct or attend) scattered all over the place! Not too optimistic being able to clear the leave. On the other hand, am wondering how may days left if it's going to be pro-rated...iff I'm successful :D Let's cross our fingers! 11:07 p.m. - 2008-02-29 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cyber-litterbug As a result of demonstration during workshops, have no choice, but to generate extra accounts and blogs - afterwhich, they are not used at all... One resolution of the year is - not to be a cyber litterbug - Shall delete such redundant blogs... just be a responsible cyber-user. That reminded me of one thing - sometimes, out of enthusiasm, we signed up for free accounts and did not do any follow-up after testing the site... So, refrain from doing so and play our part well... 9:47 p.m. - 2008-02-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Simply Forgetful It's the time again - where I meet people whom I met before... Notice one thing, I'm simply not good at names, though could recognise faces. So, often have to apologetically ask for their names (almost every time I met them) - genuinely forgetful, but I would also try hard to recall the last occasion we met or when we first met. They include people like Fang Lan (whom I knew at DDM course), Kwai Fang, Loh Peng Yong (HOD/ICT, East View Secondary), Mdm Teng Sok Hwa (HOD/Maths of Junyuan Sec), Tay Hui Yin (HOD/Maths, Serangoon Gdns Sec), Catherine Thong (HOD/ICT, Bedok Green Secondary... but I think I know her before this... Hm...) 10:55 a.m. - 2008-02-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cutting Corners and Breaking Promises Caught in the dilemma, sometimes. My strength (or also the greatest weakness) is to "cover" as much as possible as a contingency plan to "what-if". Of course, it also implies lots of work (in the eyes of many, unnecessary work) being generated. Therefore, also learn to be receptive when others suggest ways to reduce work, to simply work. However, can't help seeing these people also trying to 'cut corner' to take chances, even breaking their very own promises! If you intend to break a promise, don't suggest or promise in the first place! 10:50 a.m. - 2008-02-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No Internet Access Had no internet access from home in the last 2 weeks... to be precise, the wireless network at home was not working 'cos the hub malfunctioned. Noticed that the routine has been disturbed. Very inconvenient - was derived from the anytime, anywhere accessibility. I guess this only happens when I'm in Singapore and this kind of 'need' is shaped by the environment. Recall the days in Bhutan. My internet addiction was 'cured' - I could go without internet access for more than 2 weeks! Hahaha... there wasn't any discomfort though was 'cut off' from the world out there... Peace! 10:45 a.m. - 2008-02-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Double Chin Wrote about taking photos the other day. Made a point to 'watch people' while waiting for the bus at Tampines Interchange the other evening... Yes, it offers a great view to 'assess' if the passerby has double chin or not. Notice something! about 50% has double chin - from the side view. Hahaha... I'm not one of the rare species! The trick to take photos? Tilt the head up about 60 degrees - to stretch the 'excess accumulation' :P Then, good to put a hand below the chin... Ah!!! Thinking? Dreaming? hahahaha.... 8:56 a.m. - 2008-02-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Murmur... In a drama, it talked about "Mitral_regurgitation" - a kind of Heart Attack. Causes? Can be genetically passed down by parents, but also due to stress... Oops... look out for discomfort... That reminded me of the other day at the Gym (level 5)... Hm... over exertion? or it's an attack? Once in a blue moon, experience the 'skip' of heart beat... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitral_regurgitation) 5:31 p.m. - 2008-01-12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taking Photos Well, I think I have pretty good photo-taking techniques. So, blame it on the camera when images did not turn out as expected... for certain, there are things I look out for before snapping - so, many a time, peers are happy with what I got... Yes, am always happy when people 'endorse' my expertise! On the other hand, how my photographers can do the same when taking pictures for me - no 'chop-off' legs, double-layered chin, and scenes when I 'eat flowers'! 5:23 p.m. - 2008-01-12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thinking Deep Enough Deliberate thinking & planning - was emphasized by the new leader. Do everybody thing deep enough to consider possible implications? Well, can one just use "ignorant" of existing practises as an excuse? 5:21 p.m. - 2008-01-12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mango Trees Mango trees reminded me of days I was at Ngee Ann. Yes, the evenings when I walked along the pavement outside the school field that's filled with fragrance of the flowers and green mangoes. 5:14 p.m. - 2008-01-12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whose monkey? In a casual conversation with a colleague regarding an enquiry from a counterpart in another Division, she immediately cautioned, "Don't inherit other's monkeys!" Thanks for the reminder, I really forgot about it... somehow, this was overshadowed by the "Quality Customer Service" perspective... 5:12 p.m. - 2008-01-12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stress Yes, realised stress has affected my behaviour, my train of thoughts and how I perceive my day, too!!! Thought that I was good in managing it... no, overruled by it... 5:10 p.m. - 2008-01-12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Own time, own target The other day, one colleague commenting on another... "Oh, so-and-so is on leave... oh yes, his working style is own-time-own-target." Just wondering, if one is disciplined and responsible enough, own-time-own-target works well... however, if one's ability to turn in a piece of work on time affects another's (creating a chain effort), then don't practise that! In the end, everybody will land up in trouble! 8:00 p.m. - 2007-12-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overseas Trip As years passed... and having become more 'seasoned', I grow to like planning my own itinerary... thought that makes the trip more fruitful and solid, especially having spent the money flying to the place... Always felt shortchanged when not fed with the necessary info... especially when there's a guide/tour leader already paid for... 7:57 p.m. - 2007-12-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey, there are others around... Singaporeans...er... or people-at-large are pretty inconsiderate... wondering if it's because they were ignorant of their mannerism? They could just walk 'onto' people... Hey, you own the road? They would fling their arms as if there isn't anyone else on the walkway... behind them, beside them... Are they aware there's this "Personal Bubble/Space" everyone has? 7:54 p.m. - 2007-12-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jasmine Fragrance Noticed that the corridor and the sitting room have strong jasmine fragrance in the evenings. Never notice that though we offer jasmine flowers to the goddess of mercy and the ancestors for years... Remember grandma once said, "Just keep quiet when you smell strong flower fragance, especially in the evening"... 7:51 p.m. - 2007-12-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cute? Bad Manners The overhead bridge from the MRT station leading to MOE is always crowded in the morning. Today, 2 young kids were laughing and dashing among the crowd. Did it ever cross the parents' minds that the children should behave say, at public places... am not so bothered when their rush, rush, run, run offend passerby... However, I'm simply worry what if they knock into somebody? or roll down the steps? or even rush to the main road as the traffic was always heavily in the morning. 9:25 p.m. - 2007-12-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, I let go Must admit, I'm the kind who hardly let go stuff and naturally being 'nosy' and landed up in many other "businesses". When it's towards the end, the usual act is 'let go'... and hopefully the supported partners can stand on their own then. So, am I being cruel? 9:17 a.m. - 2007-11-24 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ah ha, I knew it See, see... I knew it... I anticipated it... those useless numbers are needed! No matter what, although content is key, miscellaneous info are also needed to support the report. So, never let go any info, big or small! 9:15 a.m. - 2007-11-24 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taking photos Guess sometimes people around me think I'm very bo-liao... everything - big or small - also want to take photo! But do you know, when it's needed and if you have it, it saves you lots of unnecessary trouble to hunt and search! The worst part is where there isn't any existing resources for you to hunt them down! So, see from another perspective, just being foresighted to prepare for 'rainy days'! 9:11 a.m. - 2007-11-24 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sure go now What a relief when got CN's sms "My flight has been confirmed". Oh yes, am not a risk taker, unlike CN. It's my an unconscious burden in my mind in the past 2 days... 9:08 a.m. - 2007-11-24 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choice of Words The choice of words is important - so as to communicate the right message. Really. The other day, someone say, "want to know what rubbish you write in..." What??? Rubbish? Then what for showing it to you? I would not want to 'ungrade' my stuff to become rubbish! It takes time and effort to get a piece of work out! Yes, I know what the speaker tried to say, however, it's the initial words that create discomfort to the ears - it has an impact on how one feels - may hurt one's feelings! So, be wary... OK, that's why sometimes I find it hard to find a word to say it out... 9:45 p.m. - 2007-11-20 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Work Review Had my work review this afternoon... all went well :D 9:43 p.m. - 2007-11-20 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Am I a difficult person? Recently, this popped into my mind several times... wondering... Maybe reflecting? or questioning? Am I such a difficult person to get along with? A friend shared that before knowing me, in fact everybody around her warned her of me! Haha... am I such a tyrant? Just wonder. I think it's the way I look at things and the 'path' I see things through. So, they find it demanding! Well, recently weeks, my responses to my observation, in a way, has reaffirmed - I'm not that an easy person to work with... however, I'm also not one who wants to create nightmares in others' dreamland! 9:51 p.m. - 2007-11-19 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Motivation It was a quiet morning... spent most of the time tidying up 2 lesson plans and the ICT happening... sigh... not quite motivated over work recently. Just wonder? Is this what I had asked for? Looking back... I think I regret, to some extent... for not doing my research well... (Oops! in the first place, doing research is not my cup of tea), maybe, my lucky stars only shine when I'm in the east? 9:46 p.m. - 2007-11-19 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joy... from email It's always a joy to see incoming emails from the Bhutanese... So, don't think I was crazy when you see me smiling while I was staring at the computer screen... It's the body language that expresses joy... it's always good to hear from friends from the faraway land... It was just like when I receive the parcels arrived from Singapore when I was in Paro... the warmth that can send tears to the eyes :P 6:33 p.m. - 2007-11-11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Predictable? UnPredictable? People are predictable? Yes, indeed. To what extent? 6:28 p.m. - 2007-11-11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friends Normally, this happens only during holidays or school vacation, because almost all my friends are teachers... That's also why, even when it comes to getting ka-kee to go holidays, still go during the 'peak' season. It's important to make time for friends. It's important to meet up with them. It's important talk to them. A friend in need is a friend indeed. No, I'm not talking about "utility friendship", but friends are there when you need a listening ear. Friends are there to lend a hand, no matter how busy they are. Never never take for granted what we have. Practise true friendship. It's magical :D 6:21 p.m. - 2007-11-11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taking the Bus Realised, because of work, have started to 'learn' to take buses. In the past, always wondered, why mum knows the bus route so well... and despite of the convenience of MRT, still choose bus over MRT for some places. Why? Since last year started going to different corners of the island, reaised that sometimes taking buses save more time. One obvious route is when heading north. Yes, places like Hougang, Yishun and Orchard. I start to appreciate the 'older' generation of public transport. 7:31 p.m. - 2007-11-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi... we met at the workshop Waited quite a while... did I miss the bus? I wondered... more than 20 minutes already... or is the bus in service on weekend? Walked up to the checkout any posters hanging up the pole... Ee??? a familiar face... A malay gentleman... he smiled :D I smile :D He said, we met in the workshop. Yes, I remember, the IBL workshop at Tampines Primary this July... It's nice to meet the participants and they acknowledge us and start chatting :D 7:25 p.m. - 2007-11-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paro Freshness and Green Stepped out of the flat... stepped onto the grass patches... They were still wet... the freshness, the smell of the green... reminded me of the morning walk at Paro... 10:10 a.m. - 2007-11-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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