Happy CNY

Let's make change

That should be the slogan of every American in the United States.

Obama official seats in the White House. However changes don't just happen overnight. Rome was not built in a day.

Armed with chinese new year goodies and well wishes, hopefully this year will be much more peaceful than last year.

I haven't really written down my resolution for the year. I'm abit hesistant about adding driving license as i know it invovles alot of time. Time is really precious to me. G said i needed to get more rest and more weight. I'm thinking more rest more weight and more relaxing exercise like swimming. Committing this batch of Secondary 1's to the Lord. I've noticed that they are much more expressive and vocal as compared to my time. It's good in a way that it shows they are comfortable with me - not to comfy i hope. What do i hope to achieve with them? hmm..

This CNY was very relaxed. My family spent more time at each place, hence only visited 2 families. I think its the quality of time spent rather than quantity that matters most.
There was this particular uncle who surprised me with his artistic creative skills. He made lovely butterflies out of magazines during his free time, citing that these can be stuck on presents. Alot of details and attention was paid to it. He was indeed v.kind to even give us a prototype so we can make it ourselves. These could be sold at shops but how can i bear to sell what this uncle has painstakingly made during his past time?

When i'm old with free time on my hands, i hope to do something nice and sweet just like this uncle who made this CNY interesting.

The little ones

Giddiness and headache, that is how i would describe yesterday.

Still trying to figure out how to control the Sec 1s that i am teaching this year.

I need to be in charge. The thing is, how do i discipline and make them listen to me without bringing in the fear factor. Maybe its just boys.
They will always be boys. The girls are pretty much well behaved, with the exception of one. Nonetheless, i shall persevere.

I can see true potential in these little ones. But whether it will be realised will depend largely on their faith and determination.

"Father, i am nothing but a vessel. My hands are small, i feel there is so little i can do.These little ones i commit them to you, that they may grow into the likeness of you."

Met M&K's little baby, a pity that she has got heat rash. Hope that she'll recover and enjoy little Singapore. Welcome to the real world.

Calligraphy Session

There was this long bee line queue at Raffles MRT.



Can see all the retired auntie and uncles or waiting in line.

Details as below, or if you like coloured advertisements then this is the link to go to

http://www.smrt.com.sg/edm/cny09/

Usher in the Year of the Ox with SMRT calligraphy celebrations, free Chinatown
shuttle services and attractive shopping deals
1. From 5 January to 9 February, SMRT will be ushering in the Lunar New Year with
something for everyone. For the first time, the public can look forward to free Chinese
calligraphy and paintings autographed by renowned artists, as well as complimentary
calligraphy and painting sessions at the Spring Celebrations @ Raffles Xchange (莱
佛士购物坊欢庆春节) on 16 January (See Annex 1 for details). To add to the
festivities, SMRT is also providing a free shuttle bus service to Chinatown and a
chance to win a trip to Shanghai just by shopping and dining at its five Xchanges.
Free calligraphy and paintings to usher in an auspicious New Year
2. For the first time since 2004, SMRT’s annual Hui Chun Ying Xin (挥春迎新) event,
Spring Celebrations @ Raffles Xchange, will feature a one-hour exclusive autograph
session of works by renowned Chinese artists Ho Kah Leong (何家良), Tan Khim Ser
(陈钦赐), Holon Wong (黄思), Wong Kian Pin (黄建斌) and Liang Chin Hong (梁振康).
3. Those who are keen to discover their artistic talents can also participate in the first
ever free calligraphy and painting lessons, which will be provided on the spot in
separate queues.
4. Organised by SMRT in collaboration with Life Art Society (更生美术研究会), Spring
Celebrations @ Raffles Xchange will be held on 16 January (Friday), from 12pm to
6pm at Raffles Xchange, where there will be a six-hour non-stop demonstration and
distribution of free Chinese calligraphy and paintings by 30 artists from the Life Art
Society. Come early to avoid any disappointment!

Short Reflections

It's a beginning of a new year. And i've begun reflecting on severalthings. Things that i have been grateful/taken for granted the past year:

A Job
There were retrenchments this year due to the bad and quiet market in thepast months. It all started with Lehmen Brothers.. and the rest well itshistory.Although my job entails long working hours, i guess i really ought to begrateful for having a job. I've seen the best and the worst of times.Besides the grumbles and the fumbles, God has truly been faithful. I can'tsay that i have been absolutely faithful yet, but stiving to be one.

Just some Jolly Good Times with friends
Having a tiring job does take a toll on ones social circle of friends. As ido not have a family yet, it'll be good to cherish the good times withfriends.Thanks for the invites that my ex-poly mates have been inviting me, it mademe feel more human than just a working machine.

I have the priviledged of seeing how my other colleagues have to handle family life. With the economy hitting young families the hardest, i've seen through the struggles, their quarrels and sacrifices.

This carefree, independent life is something to celebrate about.

Family in the state of Good Health
My family has gone through some stages of cycle. It has been tough toaccept, hard to adapt, but God has sustained all our health. Although formyself ihave to admit that i need to gain weight and stop falling sick, fast.