kids make me sick..

sometimes kids really make me sick..

me: so, what's the first step?
girl: what?
me: we did so many examples already, you should know by now..
girl: what? i dunno!

(after revising the first step again..)

me: ok, then the next step?
girl: what?
me: what? you tell me, not i give you the answer..
girl: then what?
me: then what what?
girl: how i know??

(my goodness.. so i had to do the whole thing with her again..)

me: ok, next question, do it yourself..
girl: har? i forget how to do already..

(wah biang oei.. that was the n-th time i was going through division questions..)

me: hoy.. look at what you are writing.. this is a division question, not multiplication question..
girl: i only know how to times, dunno how to divide..
me: they are opposites of each other what, and we did so many questions already, and don't tell me that you forget again hor..
girl: aiya, don't care lar..

(eyes big big.. this kind of student exists.. my god..)

me: see, the same mistake again.. what is 7 x 8?
girl: 60
me: wrong
girl: 64
me: wrong again
girl: correct what.. wrong meh?
me: wrong
girl: then what?
me: count it out, don't guess.. maths you cannot use guessing one..
girl: then how?

(i really wanna puke..)

US$1000 to do volunteer work?!?

i'm not giving up.. =)

was searching for organisations which i can work with for my overseas volunteer work.. came across quite a few, majority are US-based.. still trying to find more organisations that are Singapore-based, or with branch offices here.. so that i know they are in existence, something i can trust..

and to my horror, many organisations charge more than US$1000 for the fees to volunteer overseas.. my goodness.. why would people pay that much to volunteer??

i understand that fees are required, of course we can't be staying and eating for free in foreign lands.. but US$1000?!? and some organisations require a fee of US$2000 for a month's stay.. wah biang.. with that amount i can go tour Europe.. my god..

and i don't understand why people always have this misconception that you need lots of money in order to help the poor, or to do volunteer work.. yes, money can do a lot of things, but it can't bring you everything.. wasn't i able to gather boxes full of clothes and toys for the children? wasn't i able to get sponsors to donate stationery?

but anyhow, i still need my parents' support and approval.. pray for me.. pray real hard.. =) it's gonna be a long road down.. must persevere.. haha..

ice-skating again..

great, now my knee got a big bruise..

second time back into the ice-skating rink after 7 years, the enjoyment of re-mastering the sports is there, but it's not when you have a fall (and i had it more than once), or being pushed by people.. so i still want my Ben & Jerry's.. bleahz..

the wacky Pluck..

it was the most hilarious musical concert ever, one you could laugh your head off listening to classical music..

Pluck is a comedy string trio that presented this concert, The Specialists.. formed by Adrian Garratt (violin), Jon Regan (violin) and Sian Kadifachi (cello), they are the most entertaining musicians i've seen so far.. filled with comical special effects, this performance was indeed something worth all the laughs.. =)

smoke emerging from Adrian's violin, burps becoming part of their music, 2 persons playing with 3 violins, an angel descending from above, flying cannonballs, and many other funny performing tricks that they have come up with.. how often do you get to see that being collaborated with classical music pieces? =D

and it was so amazing to see Sian being able to play the cello standing up and moving around on stage.. and her quirky costume..

but my fave is still Adrian.. he's the best manz.. haha..


left to right: joyce, jon, sian, adrian, me, helen, biyun

after the performance, we managed to catch them outside the studio, and so we got their signatures and took photos.. and it was interesting to chat with them about music too.. =)



for more of their information, visit their website and watch excerpts of the performance of The Specialists here.. (and Pluck, i'm helping you guys spread the words! haha..)



if there's ever a next time that Pluck comes to Singapore for another performance, i'll be sure to catch it.. =) or unless i'm rich enough to go London.. haha..

BBQ at peiying's house..

it was perhaps the last big gathering for us yesterday, before peiying leaves for the U.S. to further her studies in music.. and food is always the main draw, especially so when the orchestra has many good eaters.. haha..

BBQ!!! =D

and i'm proud to say that i can start a fire myself on my first attempt!! successful leh.. haha.. see? i'm quite garang.. what the boys can do, i can too!! haha..



got my hands all black with charcoal, and a few bubbles on my fingers after being scalded by the hot charcoal and fire..

it was the usual BBQ food, and we tried BBQ-ing fish too.. and it was real good manz..



and look how greedy we were.. haha.. no, i should say that, we adore food.. haha..

but i always look forward to the end of the BBQ, when everybody gets too full, and when all the food gets cleared up.. because i can peng-kang marshmallows!! haha.. i can chomp down many marshmallows, because there's always room for dessert.. haha..

i'm happy for friends who are able to go far, to pursue their dreams, because sometimes i wish that i could be like them.. but nevertheless, i wish peiying all the best, and one day, we all will get to hear many of her wonderful compositions on world stage.. =D

shrek 3 and surprise presents..

things aren't that bad now, or so i hope.. at least there are things to cheer me up.. =)



Shrek 3!! went to watch the movie with friends from the orchestra.. it was damn hilarious.. and those shrek babies, so cute!!! my favourite part of the movie - when the baby shrek appeared in shrek's dream and called him "da-da" with the eyes big and wide.. haha.. laughed my head off..

i wonder if they sell these cute plush toys here in Singapore.. haha..


and i received my squid rings, all the way from Bago!! yeahhey.. and also the t-shirt from tricia and family.. =) thanks so much, my friends! finally, i have my own TRY t-shirt.. haha..

i still want to catch Pirates of the Caribbean 3.. and i think i missed Spiderman 3.. maybe i should try out those rental stores..

another monday..

thanks my friends, for the concern.. =) things are getting better, but i am going to dedicate more time to take care of my grandpa..

constant attention and care is all he needs now.. with everybody rotating duties to look after him around the clock, let's just hope that things will get better.. =)

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i've seen the video of my Bago City experience, made by biyun.. indeed it brought back special memories, laughter and tears.. although it's not professionally-perfect, i still like it.. =) perhaps i will upload the video, when all final editing has been done.. thanks, biyun! i really owe you a big one.. hehe..

ah gong, please hang on..

exhausted right now, after many hours in the hospital and settling the adminstrative stuff and his medication.. but at least ah gong is back home now.. =)

it scared me how fragile life is.. it made me regret how i didn't spend more time with the two old ones.. it made me realise how precious they are to me..

yes, sometimes i took them for granted, sometimes i was so wilful when under their care.. but they love me nevertheless..

it hurts when i see him wheezing away, and i could do nothing to relieve his uncomfort.. it hurts when he still ask me if i have eaten, even when he himself had no appetite.. it hurts when i see him drifting in and out of his sleep, talking about things that did not happen, imagining that he was still having his regular smoke..

and it hurts, when he told me that he knows that he is old, he knows when the time will come, and that i should not cry..

now i just want him to be happy and enjoy his last few years the way a grandfather who have been loved by many should be..

i love you, ah gong..