Life is all about Choices...

I'm glad to have the chance to join in the school sport's day today. This time, not as a student Seeing them, felt like back in school times. The weather is cloudy and dark clouds loomed over. It held on till the last event before bursting down.

I enjoyed joining in the parents/students race and the staff race. haha. Too bad, no students cheer for me cos i'm not teaching any class but hearing those students screaming to cheer for their respective teachers, it's a heart-warming feeling
THanks to this teacher who asked me to join in their relay We came in second and i can get to keep one of th medal as souvenir next time should i leave the school

Nahh..people shy about telling their age. Me, hey i'm 25 already, looking 19. haha.

Thanks for the sweet birthday smses i got from u guys today. Just by remembering is enough for me. You know who u are.
I didn't celebrate nor go out. I spent my day in school & bringing students out to plant plants in a small garden.
I really enjoyed doing such community activities with students than sitting behind the computer.

Aren't the banner nice?The students did a great job. I enjoy doing with them.

My sis bought a choc cake for me. And that's my ..birthday. simple.

I...sigh...out of a sudden, just fell down flat and scraped my left elbow, right hands, bruised both knees. It happened yesterday. I was skating with my friend, no obstacles, nobody bumped into me, i just fell. My handphone in my pocket got scraped and my shorts is slightly torned. Didn't know i fell with such impact. Too fat haha!

I thought is it some bad omen or something, why just fell out of a sudden. Well, maybe i'm just tired and not paying attention.

I went home, act as if no big deal haha. I don't think it is anyway cos fell before. But somehow it's kinda painful. Especially the elbow kept flowing out some liquid. After i bathed, took out my personal first aid, cleaned it and apply iodine. Then cover with gauze and cotton. Bad move. Shouldn't covered it. I felt so tired suddenly and went to bed right after dinner.

Today after work, i realise the cotton is wet. The liquid flowing out soaked it. I know i did the wrong thing to cover. Quickly took out once i got home. It's so painful that i don't even dare to bathed my left arm! My mum scolded me for not listening to her and worried so brought me to a clinic though it's already quite late. I stubborn always, trying to be doctor to myself.

The doctor? ha. 5 minutes inside and i kiss goodbye to doc. A cleaning solution and a cream called gentamicin sulphate. Not that i doubt doctors nowadays, but read more and more cases of wrong prescriptions. So i just read up. The cream is a strong anticeptic agent. Fine.

But morale of the story, it's good to have people who cares, my family. They are super duper naggy but I'm the luckiest i felt in moments of troubles. They'll always be there. Scolding, nagging. A child forever in their heart.

A sudden thought came to me, when i grow old in future, i hope there will be someone who can take care of me, just like my mom, no matter what, through thick and thin, no matter how i become, be there for me. No matter how best i can take care of myself, there will be times i need 'you' to take care of me when i'm in the deepest sorrows and deepest 'shit'. LIkewise, i'll be the best care-taker to you than any others...
If i find you, u'll be my husband, friend, care-taker, good father to my children, kindness to others in need...let me find u one day...

Went for the Kooky Art Class today. It's a free class by our company. It's more geared towards children i should say though their clients include corporate as well.

They uses cakes, cookies to inject creativity, thinking and learning skills to children. Using cookies to decorate, to think and solve questions.

Visit their website if you're interested to have one done for a group of children or for your company.
http://www.kookyart.com.sg/

Some of our cookies that we decorate today Pretty little ones..haha.

From now till 8th April, the Teochew Building is holding the 3rd Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition showing the selected works.
My friends' works are there so went to take a look with Julin today.
It's at 97 Tank road, close to Haw Par Centre, near shell house liao.

After which, saw two events are Plaza Singapura. There's the Boulderactive competition and cheerleading competition just outside the Atrium.

Almost 1.30am. My hair still wet. School stuff more and more things to do. Getting a bit stress liao but then i thought to myself, on the bright side, got things to do is better than nothing to do. Also means that people trust u enough to do things.

I felt bad for not interacting with the students more. Teachers i've asked, entered for different reasons. Some wanted a school environment, some wants to motivate the young, some want to be around students. FOr me, i don't know why i choose what i'm doing now. But my life is a learning journey for me, so i'll walk on.

This 2 days the school caters to the students a learning carnival to send students out to learn about other aspects like arts, history, etc. I got the chance to went out with students on 2 trips and glad to be able to at least interact a little with them.

Coincidentally, i got the same class twice. Though they're not the Express class, i find them interesting characters. My friend serene is right that singapore education system doesn't cater nor accept students who had talents in other areas or just isn't in the express stream. It's really demoralising for these students. These students, they're naughty, playful, yes. But their answers are 'intelligent' in their own ways if u just listen carefully to them.

Looking back, i only rem stress during my school days. These students are definitely not hopeless students. They're more vocal and treat u as 'friends' sometimes. If u talk sense with them, they'll understand. But listen to them... hear what they have to say. The education system doesn't provide nor give them enough chance to explore and realise their talents.

On the other hand, students here are so much more fortunate and they do not realise nor treasure. People in the poor regions do not even have the chance to study, even if they do, the teachers might not be qualified and what they learn may not be always right. Perhaps this was one of the first thing that cross my mind the first time i step into the school. It's so different. Here, the students have everything. Facilities, textbooks, lab, computers, libraries etc.

well....

It's a sensor in your shoes. It talks to your iPod® nano. And it connects you to a completely new running experience. With every stride, your iPod nano tracks your run—distance, pace, calories and tunes—and motivates you to your best runs ever.

http://www.nike.com.sg/nikeplus/edm/
Well, what can i say...
Another gimmick? More and more are coming up with 'new' tech and new gadgets..targeted at?
no comments haha. U tell me
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Continued.... 23rd March.

I tried out the NIKE+ today. It's a free try out. I'm not crazy over running nor a NIKE fan. But i'm curious of new stuff.
ha...sigh. I picked my shoe size. NIKE sizing I've to pick half size more than other brands i tried. Seriously my first time trying NIKE shoe to run. I never had a NIKE shoe as my running shoe seriously.

K, before u wear it. The left insole of the shoe has a sensor to be placed inside underneath the insole before u can start running on it. This sensor will be 'connected' to the ipod NANO which will track your calories burned, your pace, distance run, time etc. U can change your songs, set targets for yourself.

In my mind at the end of the run, after asking them questions, i felt, these are just EXTRA added on gadgets. It's UNNEEDED lor. It reminds me of the adidas launch of the running shoe adi1 2 years ago. Same thing, a sensor, added batteries to sense your pressure and change cushioning accordingly. I've met critical customers in the electronic industry, who feedback that the electronic sensor is so easy to make and cheap, the retail of the shoe??a joke.

And then now there's NIKE+. Similarly, a sensor, i can see more of such added on gimmick to future sports shoes. The 'futuristic' shoes for the future eh. Retailing at around $169 and above. (if i'm not mistaken). They come in different types of shoes for different purpose.

My take, back to the basics. keep it simple. A simple running shoe.
U want time, check your watch, You want to check your calories burned for dieting? use weighing machine lah! U want music? MP3 player. haha...
Keep it simple.U don't need much.

Fronting the news on TODAY's papers. "Changi gets a wake-up call". My heart sank when i read the drop in ranking.
KLIA came out top in the "15 to 25 million pax per yr" category in the service quality awards announced by the Airports Council International (ACI) yesterday.

Overall Prize for Best Airport Worldwide:
1. INCHEON - S Korea
2. CHEK LAP KOK - Hongkong
3. KLIA - Malaysia
4. CHANGI - Singapore
5. DALLAS-FORT WORTH - US

I'm disappointed. What happen to my beloved airport? I've faith in Changi to shine again. But more work needs to be done with more intense competition from other airports. Singapore has always been set as a benchmark in the past, i hope it'll continue to stay competitive and providing the best service for international passengers. Both 'Software' and 'hardware' are impt.
I miss the airport, i wish to see it come up top again.
http://www.worldairportawards.com/

Up next on aviation news. An ANA plane made a nose-dive landing into Kochi airport after the front wheels failed to open. Fortunately no one was hurt in the landing.

Another Indonesia plane had to abort take-off after just airborne for 6 seconds.

Interestingly, the paper did an interview on Dr James Ross, International SOS doctor who helped evacuate victims in the recent Garuda plane crash. It tells of the things passengers needs to be aware/alert of when on board a flight and the need to stay calm during a plane crash or emergency landing.

Finally TigerAirways will be flying to Perth 4 times a week starting 23March.

So much on the aviation news today...hohoho

Chai Prakan and Phrao districts of Chiang Mai have been declared haze disaster areas and airlines have cancelled most flights because thick smoke from forest fires and traditional slash-and-burn farming has shrouded northern provinces and raised fears of increasing levels of harmful dust.

Chiang Mai, along with nearby Chiang Rai, Lampang and Mae Hong Son provinces, has been encountering heavy haze. The smoke also comes from bush fires in the Burmese town of Tachilek opposite Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai, officials said.

Yesterday, the level of PM-10 dust in Chiang Mai and Lampang was found to be beyond an acceptable standard. It was measured at 250.9 microgrammes per cubic metre in Chiang Mai and 154.8 in Lampang, against a health standard of 120 ug/cu m, according to the Pollution Control Department.

Chalermsak Vanitsombat, chief of the Natural Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, said forest fires were not only to blame for the air pollution.

"The haze largely comes from weed-burning in farms," said Mr Chalermsak, who supervises forest fire control operations.

Meanwhile, Thai Airways International (THAI) cancelled flights between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son for the second day yesterday due to poor weather conditions. However, Weerapong Kranlert, THAI manager for Chiang Mai airport, said it was common practice to do so due to haze in the dry season and mist in the cold season.

The thick smoke has also caused flight delays between Bangkok and Chiang Rai, but there have been no reports of flight cancellations on this route.

http://www.bangkokpost.net/topstories/topstories.php?id=117386
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Continue.....
the haze worsens as it blankets the North.
My gosh, visibility was down to 1km in the north of ChiangMai Province. Some residents haven started to wear masks with some reporting health problems.
The elderly and children were urged to stay indoors, with some 5 million people in eight northern provinces affected by the haze.
Air quality seems to be getting real bad from the widespread forest fires.

I'm sure some of you have already sat on the newly revamped buses with new white couches and sofas with MTV playing on. I sat on it on sunday evening with few passengers so it's a nice short ride. I can imagine the horror if the bus is to be crowded haha.

Earthquake, plane crash...what more....life can be so "cui luo" sometimes. One of the GA plane crash as i watch the TVmobile on the bus home. You'll never know when something so precious as 'life' can be just taken away from you or your loved ones. Do u ever realise ?

I was on the early morning train ride, what i saw today as i entered the cabin took me aback. A dark complexion, curly haired man lay curled up on the floor right in the middle. He isn't unconscious, he's sleeping...
I didn't look down on him, i just felt sad.

The man on the street, open up the dustbin beside the bus stop, started to rummage through the garbage without shame. Another man with a lost leg, dragging one of his leg behind,walking on the road side, ignorant of the buses turning in, kept walking strongly.

Why are people still unhappy about their life?

It doesn't matter if this life i'm gona walk alone or with another, I wish someday i can do something great to help the people(anywhere)so that i know i've lived this life...

Drop by school a while for class early morning. After which ran up the hall to check out the TAF class. Today is the first day for TAF students and it's aerobics. Really wanted to help out but I 'paiseh'. Mr keong and Mr Lew were demonstrating on stage. Even though it's a far cry from the real aerobics outside(oops sorry), but i respected them a lot and appreciate their efforts in dedicating their time and effort in the children. Mr David was helping to show the children in front.

I've to leave for my spinning. My knees isn't that great. kauz plus CNY, friends when see me must take away all those good food in front of me man! Must help me mah...haha.

Chopped off my locks today. My hairdresser isn't back SIN i guess. So i did the practical fuss free and cheap way, haha. On budget, i decided to try the 10bucks EC Shell house. I can't be bothered cos just cutting short, it can't go that wrong. At the same time, i'm curious so just go in. hehe. It's simple and fuss free. Make sure u have 10bucks note exact, insert into machine and wait for a quene card to eject out. Final thing, just wait for your turn. Simple and save time.

SOmetimes i wonder am i a girl? Girls seem to fuss over hair problems, screaming over chipped nails, manicure, eyebrow, make-up, trendy shoes and the list goes on. But all these things aren't important. Just make sure you're tidy and pleasant. What's the use of being beautiful outside and 'ugly' inside? Why the hours of time and hundreds of money spent? The time can be spent doing more useful thing? Money can go to donation, how many needy children,families and elderly u could have helped using those money! Well, guess nothing wrong in helping the economy grow eh. Let the tai tais do it bah. I think my thinking is like a guy sometimes. I can't understand why women spend so much time shopping and shopping can be a hobby! well... different interests.

Hair cut and visit to Career Fair. I've it all done in an hour. Career fair photos:
http://allaboutaki.multiply.com/photos/album/13
Final day is tomorrow, drop by if you wish to. But basically same as the past few years. Interestingly, there's a section on aviation which i didn't notice before.