The casino issue have been the talk of the town lately. I truly believes that it is a bad idea. People are arguing that gamblers will gamble in any case, legal or not; And people are already spending so much money in overseas and underground casinos that we might as well legalise it. But it is PRECISELY because people are already gamblering and losing money that we should NOT open a casino. Encouraging gamblering is against everything we have strive to achieve. The consequences will effect Singapore for generations to come. I do not see a casino in my vision of a great nation. In the end, playing against a casinos, the singapore people will always loss.
I urge all of you, please go to this web site and petition againsts having a casino: http://www.facts.com.sg
14 December 2004
10 December 2004
VSA Camp'04
Wow. Back from VSA Camp'04, organised by Very Special Arts Singapore. The camp was held in NYP this year. Funny how my old school feel so much nicer and human now i'm not studying there.
It was really a last minute decision. Came to know of this program only the night before, and never cross my mind to take part. Went nyp for a swim and dropped by to say hi. Surprise, surprise, saw vincent. Who would have thought so. Turned out he's a rather regular volunteer. Wrestled with myself for 5 minutes and decided there and then to take part. Got my stuff, borrowed 20 bucks from mom and is back in 2 hours.
It really felt like looking down a misty cliff and deciding 'what the heck' and jump; free-falling into the unknown depth, not knowing where the bottom is.
Scare. Oh yes i was. I didn't know what to expect. Doubt is not knowing whereter you such be doing something and whereter you can do something. Gary and Gek kook didn't help with tales of Guan hua last year. But hey, they are back again this year. And the first night i went to bed with the thought: 'hey, if they can do it, why can't you?'
First day: Guan Hua, Shiaw Lun, Fern, Jessica, Li Qing, Wei Neng, Zhen Yuan; how can i ever forget them. We had dancing and artwork lessons together. One day felt so long, and its so tiring. Had to call Guan Hua's mom(what did i expect?). Ask me again, I felt i had a great day. A friend sms me how am i. I replied: i'm in hell, surrounded by angels.
That night, for the first time in my life, i check on children to see that thy are sleeping properly. When shiaw lun woke up, i pat him back to sleep; zeng yuan have a habit of moving his feet; wei neng slept well; and at 3.04am i found guan hua's sleeping bag empty, thanks god he's not too far away. I wanted to put his sleeping bag on him, but i was scare of waking him up. The last thing i need at 3 in the morning is a awaken guan hua.
And the volunteers didn't get much sleep either. I feel i cheated. Because i slept so much. There are people who stay up just so the kids don't wonder off, and bring them to the toilet. And gek kook, among others stayed up so late staring at their kids.
It's my belief that volunteering, especially with special children, attracts the best sort of people. Observed that there is more girls volunteers that guys. I noticed that the same is true in other volunteer circle too. mmmh...maybe brahm is right. More girls go to heaven. Btw, girls should take a hint. If they know a guy who volunteers, he'll probably be a caring boyfriend, and a great husband.
Day 2: Outing day. I've been tasked with guan hua. Decided to try out some of those methods i read about in managing children. When he's in one of his tantrum and took someone elses handphone, i use the 'mother' card. I was surprise at the effect. And I felt bad. It felt unfair. I can tell he love his mother, and by that, i also say that his mother love him. Because when you love someone, it goes both way. Many a time when he and i was alone, and i'm lecturing him, my eyes will water up, i think he felt it too.
The outing was to Singapore museum and a boat ride on the Singapore river. Had to wash guan hua pants before the outing, because he shitted in them. I remember nothing of the museum, and that's saying something.
That night we neng and zeng yuan didn't sleep much. I sort of wish shiaw lun will wake up too. I wan to pat him to sleep. When someone is so dependent on you. What else can you do but love as a father his child?
Last day: Performent day. Noticed that we have probably overfed shiaw lun. He's starting to look like a care bear. The volunteers are really trying to get our act together for the big day. I'm not too worried. What the children want is applause. What the parents want is to see their children on stage. Whatever happens up there. The applause is going to be thunderous. The day goes on like the last 2. The usual tantrums, the disappearing act,'oh great, now what?' scenarios, basically the volunteers solving little crisis.
I'm almost sad to let my children go back to their parents. They, even the difficult ones, are so much more forgiving that anyone i know, even children. What gentle souls.
I have gain so much from this short experience. And I encourage everyone to volunteer. Open up your heart. Collect karma points. Whatever. Jump.
How do you love someone? Just accept them.
It was really a last minute decision. Came to know of this program only the night before, and never cross my mind to take part. Went nyp for a swim and dropped by to say hi. Surprise, surprise, saw vincent. Who would have thought so. Turned out he's a rather regular volunteer. Wrestled with myself for 5 minutes and decided there and then to take part. Got my stuff, borrowed 20 bucks from mom and is back in 2 hours.
It really felt like looking down a misty cliff and deciding 'what the heck' and jump; free-falling into the unknown depth, not knowing where the bottom is.
Scare. Oh yes i was. I didn't know what to expect. Doubt is not knowing whereter you such be doing something and whereter you can do something. Gary and Gek kook didn't help with tales of Guan hua last year. But hey, they are back again this year. And the first night i went to bed with the thought: 'hey, if they can do it, why can't you?'
First day: Guan Hua, Shiaw Lun, Fern, Jessica, Li Qing, Wei Neng, Zhen Yuan; how can i ever forget them. We had dancing and artwork lessons together. One day felt so long, and its so tiring. Had to call Guan Hua's mom(what did i expect?). Ask me again, I felt i had a great day. A friend sms me how am i. I replied: i'm in hell, surrounded by angels.
That night, for the first time in my life, i check on children to see that thy are sleeping properly. When shiaw lun woke up, i pat him back to sleep; zeng yuan have a habit of moving his feet; wei neng slept well; and at 3.04am i found guan hua's sleeping bag empty, thanks god he's not too far away. I wanted to put his sleeping bag on him, but i was scare of waking him up. The last thing i need at 3 in the morning is a awaken guan hua.
And the volunteers didn't get much sleep either. I feel i cheated. Because i slept so much. There are people who stay up just so the kids don't wonder off, and bring them to the toilet. And gek kook, among others stayed up so late staring at their kids.
It's my belief that volunteering, especially with special children, attracts the best sort of people. Observed that there is more girls volunteers that guys. I noticed that the same is true in other volunteer circle too. mmmh...maybe brahm is right. More girls go to heaven. Btw, girls should take a hint. If they know a guy who volunteers, he'll probably be a caring boyfriend, and a great husband.
Day 2: Outing day. I've been tasked with guan hua. Decided to try out some of those methods i read about in managing children. When he's in one of his tantrum and took someone elses handphone, i use the 'mother' card. I was surprise at the effect. And I felt bad. It felt unfair. I can tell he love his mother, and by that, i also say that his mother love him. Because when you love someone, it goes both way. Many a time when he and i was alone, and i'm lecturing him, my eyes will water up, i think he felt it too.
The outing was to Singapore museum and a boat ride on the Singapore river. Had to wash guan hua pants before the outing, because he shitted in them. I remember nothing of the museum, and that's saying something.
That night we neng and zeng yuan didn't sleep much. I sort of wish shiaw lun will wake up too. I wan to pat him to sleep. When someone is so dependent on you. What else can you do but love as a father his child?
Last day: Performent day. Noticed that we have probably overfed shiaw lun. He's starting to look like a care bear. The volunteers are really trying to get our act together for the big day. I'm not too worried. What the children want is applause. What the parents want is to see their children on stage. Whatever happens up there. The applause is going to be thunderous. The day goes on like the last 2. The usual tantrums, the disappearing act,'oh great, now what?' scenarios, basically the volunteers solving little crisis.
I'm almost sad to let my children go back to their parents. They, even the difficult ones, are so much more forgiving that anyone i know, even children. What gentle souls.
I have gain so much from this short experience. And I encourage everyone to volunteer. Open up your heart. Collect karma points. Whatever. Jump.
How do you love someone? Just accept them.
1 December 2004
Pokemon...again
Well, energy level hit an all-time low. Again. After the short stint at Japan Airline,(curse our efficiency), i am once again in need of a job. The maths training thing didn't work out.
In the mean time, i seem to have fallen under the pokemon spell AGAIN. Dowloaded the GBA rom- FireRed, LeafGreen; and began playing 2 days ago. Been sleeping at 3am in the morning these few nights,
and that's saying a lot. I can now proudly say that i have played almost all versions of pokemon for gameboy series. Ok, maybe proud is a strong word...
Lots to do during the day too. Since i'm too broke to go ANYWHERE, i've been addressing out this year chirstmas cards. Lucky I brought them and the stamps when i still have a little cash. Must call some friends to find out their address.
This weekend on the 4th and 5th of December, that's a Disability Awareness Programme going on at Expo from 10.30am to 9pm. I'm volunteering. See you there.
In the mean time, i seem to have fallen under the pokemon spell AGAIN. Dowloaded the GBA rom- FireRed, LeafGreen; and began playing 2 days ago. Been sleeping at 3am in the morning these few nights,
and that's saying a lot. I can now proudly say that i have played almost all versions of pokemon for gameboy series. Ok, maybe proud is a strong word...
Lots to do during the day too. Since i'm too broke to go ANYWHERE, i've been addressing out this year chirstmas cards. Lucky I brought them and the stamps when i still have a little cash. Must call some friends to find out their address.
This weekend on the 4th and 5th of December, that's a Disability Awareness Programme going on at Expo from 10.30am to 9pm. I'm volunteering. See you there.
19 November 2004
Dream Skyward
Hey, I'm now working as a temp in Japan Airline. It's a great place to work in. The people are all so friendly. I can feel my japanese improving already!(well maybe not.)
Anyway a friend just recommanded me math camp trainer in december. The timing just right too, right after I finish this assignment.
mmhh...sometime I really feel like getting a real full-time job with a stable pay rather than hopping from here to there. There's another reminder for us to pay up the montage for our flat from HDB. What to do, waiting for an interview from MOE is like waiting for US to move out of Iraq.
That's not to say I don't enjoy moving around and meeting new people, and learning new things. Heck, I quite like it. Like any good aikidoka will say :
Anyway a friend just recommanded me math camp trainer in december. The timing just right too, right after I finish this assignment.
mmhh...sometime I really feel like getting a real full-time job with a stable pay rather than hopping from here to there. There's another reminder for us to pay up the montage for our flat from HDB. What to do, waiting for an interview from MOE is like waiting for US to move out of Iraq.
That's not to say I don't enjoy moving around and meeting new people, and learning new things. Heck, I quite like it. Like any good aikidoka will say :
When you are falling, dive.
11 November 2004
unhygienic practice of barbers
I sent this letter to the Straitstime forum, Ministry of Environment, and the Minister of Health. Let's see some answers.
Recently I was at my neighborhood barber shop getting
my haircut. I noticed the barber using the same razor
for every customer without changing the blade. I
imagine this repeating everyday in barber shops all
over the island.
When I got back home, I ran a search on the web and
found that in September 2003, there is a news article
that HIV may have been passed between two Australia
sisters who shared a razor to shave their legs.
Any procedure in which a needle or razor is used on
more than one person involves a theoretical risk of
HIV transmission because of the possibility of
infected blood on the instrument.
Personal service workers like tattoo artists,
piercers, hairdressers and barbers, massage
therapists, manicurists, and acupuncturists should all
be educated on the risks and to take the necessary
precautions.
I will like to know if there is any guidelines which
are designed to protect both the workers and their
customers from HIV and other blood-borne illnesses
such as hepatitis.
Thank You.
9 November 2004
Unsang heros
A higher then average number of patients at woodbridge mental hospital are teachers.
Scary huh.
6 November 2004
Educators/Teachers wanted. Apply at own risk.
Help wanted. Educator. Preferability with lion taming, counseling, nursing, refereeing, and speech giving experiences. Playwright, entertainer and drill sergeant will be given priority. Stationery and insurance not provided.
My first experience with a class of 40 P1 brats. I nearly came down with an heart-attack. I'll rather sign up to go Iraq. Give me a war zone over this any day baby, at least they give you a gun to shoot people you don't like.
Everyone stood in awe of the lion tamer in the cage, with half a dozen lions all under control of his "consequences." Everyone, that is, except the teacher... -June Dostal
2 November 2004
Of Spelling, interviews and riddles.
Went for my EPT yesterday. Got to pass the test to get into NIE. To use a phase i coined yesterday,'It was a lousy test, screwed everyone'. The rain didn't help. I was among the first out of there. Waited half an hour for rizwan. Did i mention it was a lousy test?
Jobless me have been job-hunting and the interviews were a laugh. I'll start by pointing out all the things i didn't know, and how bad i'm. The interviewer would then defense me by saying what a exceptional portfolio i have and what a special person i'm. Not too surprising that i'm still jobless.
J,K,Rowling let us have a bit of a Halloween candy by opening The Door again. Can't wait for next time. Riddle me this:
Jobless me have been job-hunting and the interviews were a laugh. I'll start by pointing out all the things i didn't know, and how bad i'm. The interviewer would then defense me by saying what a exceptional portfolio i have and what a special person i'm. Not too surprising that i'm still jobless.
J,K,Rowling let us have a bit of a Halloween candy by opening The Door again. Can't wait for next time. Riddle me this:
One by one we come to life,8 lettered word.
Then side-by-side we wait.
While our company swells in numbers,
(some come early, some come late);
And some of us may bore you,
And some of us enthral,
But you cannot choose between us,
You must take us one and all.
We'll be bound together tightly,
For we are naught if we break free.
If you'd like some clues about us
Simply answers: WHO ARE WE?
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