The younger brother - halfway while doing his work - asked a random question just now.
B: Hey, what is a person who studies psychology called?
M (without skipping a beat): Psycho.
B: Eh? Really ah. Ok.
He went back to doing his work. After a short while, all of a sudden, his head popped up again. Ah, finally. He has finally hit the light bulb.
B (amidst giggles): OEI! You! What psycho? It's psycholoGIST, lah! Right?
Slow.
Haha.
Friday, 10 April 2009
Thursday, 9 April 2009
DONE IT!
I mentioned that I would make strawberry jam one of these days. I DID! This afternoon!
While dicing the berries, the sweet, fruity aroma got me ethereally enticed. My senses got helplessly clouded. Ohohoh! Why do I hate strawberries in the first place? How can it be? They smell so unbelievably heavenly and wonderful!
It was then I recalled what made me avoid berries and grapes like a plague. SOURNESS. I can't stand sourness. Not even a whiff of it. I think someone up there wired me in this way such that I have a double dosage of tolerance for spiciness, but absolutely none for sour. Gee...
I made the jam with reference to AllRecipes. It turned out good! In fact, it's better than good! Ok, it might fall short of the commercial ones, but at least it's still a true-blue strawberry jam! It IS tasty! AND it's healthy and preservatives-free! And the best part? I can cater the strawberry jam to the preference of my own tastebuds!
This is my breakfast for today. Homemade strawberry jam + picnic ham + tuna + 2 slices of bread. Mum made the tuna-ham sandwich. I heaped on the additional layer of homemade strawberry jam. Woot!
Today is going to be a fruitful day. Oh well, if it goes according to plan. Woke at 10am today, surfed the net for a short well, went to make the jam at 12pm, and now at 2pm, I'm blogging. After which, (hopefully) I'll be focusing on doing the Ed Psy I report. At 6pm, (again, hopefully), I would be heading out for a jog. Woot woot!
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My taste is slowing, but surely, changing and evolving. Of late, I've been drinking orange juice. ORANGES?!?!?!?
Oh well, truth be told, it started off without the freedom of choice. The parents occasionally purchase some oranges and squeeze orange juice out of them. On some days when I come home, I was thirsty and hot and bothered like a panting dog. All I wanted was just a cup of cold, cooling liquid. The only cold beverage we have in the refrigerator is iced water; and I've always strongly opposed (it's something personal) to drinking from recycled, plastic bottles. Left with no choice, I have to make do with the orange juice.
I realize, it's sort of an acquired taste. While in the past I can't even swallow a small piece of orange, now I am occasionally slurping orange juice. While in the past I used to turn my nose up at strawberries, now I'm making jam out of them. On a brighter note, if anything, this implies that increasingly variety of fruit is being incorporated into my diet! Woot!
Perhaps, in view of the evolving palate, someday I might just stop referring Sharks' Fin soup as "mucus". But then again, it might still be a long way to go.
MUCUS! YUCKS!
While dicing the berries, the sweet, fruity aroma got me ethereally enticed. My senses got helplessly clouded. Ohohoh! Why do I hate strawberries in the first place? How can it be? They smell so unbelievably heavenly and wonderful!
It was then I recalled what made me avoid berries and grapes like a plague. SOURNESS. I can't stand sourness. Not even a whiff of it. I think someone up there wired me in this way such that I have a double dosage of tolerance for spiciness, but absolutely none for sour. Gee...
I made the jam with reference to AllRecipes. It turned out good! In fact, it's better than good! Ok, it might fall short of the commercial ones, but at least it's still a true-blue strawberry jam! It IS tasty! AND it's healthy and preservatives-free! And the best part? I can cater the strawberry jam to the preference of my own tastebuds!
This is my breakfast for today. Homemade strawberry jam + picnic ham + tuna + 2 slices of bread. Mum made the tuna-ham sandwich. I heaped on the additional layer of homemade strawberry jam. Woot!
Today is going to be a fruitful day. Oh well, if it goes according to plan. Woke at 10am today, surfed the net for a short well, went to make the jam at 12pm, and now at 2pm, I'm blogging. After which, (hopefully) I'll be focusing on doing the Ed Psy I report. At 6pm, (again, hopefully), I would be heading out for a jog. Woot woot!
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My taste is slowing, but surely, changing and evolving. Of late, I've been drinking orange juice. ORANGES?!?!?!?
Oh well, truth be told, it started off without the freedom of choice. The parents occasionally purchase some oranges and squeeze orange juice out of them. On some days when I come home, I was thirsty and hot and bothered like a panting dog. All I wanted was just a cup of cold, cooling liquid. The only cold beverage we have in the refrigerator is iced water; and I've always strongly opposed (it's something personal) to drinking from recycled, plastic bottles. Left with no choice, I have to make do with the orange juice.
I realize, it's sort of an acquired taste. While in the past I can't even swallow a small piece of orange, now I am occasionally slurping orange juice. While in the past I used to turn my nose up at strawberries, now I'm making jam out of them. On a brighter note, if anything, this implies that increasingly variety of fruit is being incorporated into my diet! Woot!
Perhaps, in view of the evolving palate, someday I might just stop referring Sharks' Fin soup as "mucus". But then again, it might still be a long way to go.
MUCUS! YUCKS!
REALLY THINK TOO MUCH
Some people just don't learn their lessons. Think too much, for one.
On Monday, I was having dinner at JP with 2 friends. After dinner, we went shopping around the mall. Something on a display window caught my attention, and my gaze lingered on it. I threw my head over the shoulder and continued looking at it while walking. My mind was clearly elsewhere. Satisfied, I turned back faceward. And BAM! A person's face came right into view. I was taken aback.
His features were delicate, yet distinctive. His jawline was sharp. He was deliberately unshaven, with stubs jabbing out, giving him a slightly rugged look; but at the same time, he eludes a clean demeanor. He has a set of masculine, beautiful eyes. In fact, they were so mesmerizing that it's the first thing that I noticed.
Extending his hand out, he handed me a small package. He said something else too, but it was out of earshot because of the surrounding noises.
My gaze fell on the little package. Affronted, I frowned sharply and shot him The Look. I was thoroughly disgusted, and not to mention, rudely insulted. THE AUDACITY! How dare he! The gall of him! AND in full view of the public! THE AUDACITY! RIDICULOUS! OUTRAGEOUS! WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO? HOW DARING OF HIM! THIS IS BEYOND RUDE!
The gears in my brain started running quickly, trying to formulate the best way out. If any, the best response - in my opinion, that is - would be this. Why? Firstly, my integrity would be safeguarded. Secondly, it would set him back into place. Who does he think he is? Humphrey Bogart? And a real gentleman is one who treats women with respect!
I threw him a flashing smile. Took the package from his hands. Plonked it into my bag. Said "Thanks". Turned my head. Walked away with a dissing aura.
Later that night, while in the train on the way home, I took it out again for a closer inspection.
DANG!
It's acondom facial mask sample!
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Anyway, Segar brought a pack of marshmellow to lesson on Tuesday.
It's the nicest marshmellow I've tasted on earth to date!
Ahhhh... Gahgahgah! Yes, indeed. It lies not. It's truly "straight from heaven".
Forgot to ask Segar about it, but does anyone has any idea where can this be found?
On Monday, I was having dinner at JP with 2 friends. After dinner, we went shopping around the mall. Something on a display window caught my attention, and my gaze lingered on it. I threw my head over the shoulder and continued looking at it while walking. My mind was clearly elsewhere. Satisfied, I turned back faceward. And BAM! A person's face came right into view. I was taken aback.
His features were delicate, yet distinctive. His jawline was sharp. He was deliberately unshaven, with stubs jabbing out, giving him a slightly rugged look; but at the same time, he eludes a clean demeanor. He has a set of masculine, beautiful eyes. In fact, they were so mesmerizing that it's the first thing that I noticed.
Extending his hand out, he handed me a small package. He said something else too, but it was out of earshot because of the surrounding noises.
My gaze fell on the little package. Affronted, I frowned sharply and shot him The Look. I was thoroughly disgusted, and not to mention, rudely insulted. THE AUDACITY! How dare he! The gall of him! AND in full view of the public! THE AUDACITY! RIDICULOUS! OUTRAGEOUS! WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO? HOW DARING OF HIM! THIS IS BEYOND RUDE!
The gears in my brain started running quickly, trying to formulate the best way out. If any, the best response - in my opinion, that is - would be this. Why? Firstly, my integrity would be safeguarded. Secondly, it would set him back into place. Who does he think he is? Humphrey Bogart? And a real gentleman is one who treats women with respect!
I threw him a flashing smile. Took the package from his hands. Plonked it into my bag. Said "Thanks". Turned my head. Walked away with a dissing aura.
Later that night, while in the train on the way home, I took it out again for a closer inspection.
DANG!
It's a
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Anyway, Segar brought a pack of marshmellow to lesson on Tuesday.
It's the nicest marshmellow I've tasted on earth to date!
Ahhhh... Gahgahgah! Yes, indeed. It lies not. It's truly "straight from heaven".
Forgot to ask Segar about it, but does anyone has any idea where can this be found?
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
IT'S OUT!
Oh man, I've always loved their acapellas.
The upcoming album: The Secret Code.
I'm definitely going to get it!
Sunday, 5 April 2009
DO
There are so many things that I would like to do!
Ever since this post, a gazillion things have popped! into my mind. Like light bulbs.
And I think it's good. I totally agree with what Ps. Kong shared the other day. Since I'll be on a month holiday in June (minus 2 weeks of expedition trip to Cambodia), there is no better time to invest in oneself. Learn to drive. Learn something new. Be an asset and helper, not a liability.
Adding to the existing list, now I also want to:
1) Pick up Korean
This means looking for a good, credited, and recognized language school. Hey, it never hurts to learn a new language! Who knows, it might come in handy in future!
I've always have an interest in language. Ok, fine, I've taken Basic 1 in French and Bahasa Indonesia before. If you ask me now, I can't really remember much (Hey, at least I still remember some). Basic vocabulary like "Thank you", "I'm sorry", "My name is..", "Good _______)", I have totally no problem. Just don't ask for complete, perfectly-structure sentenses.
But for Korean, probably I'll fare better in it. For one, I'm head over heels with DBSK (Oppa!!!). For two, I always watch Korean variety shows on the TV or online. For three, I've plans to visit Korea someday! Not sure when, but someday. Yes, one day. Someday.
2) Planning for drivers license
I don't see it as something attainable in the near future. Maybe, I'll go for the basic theory by, the earliest, end of this year? But ultimately, I still want to get a license. And no, the lure is not in the glamour of owning a license of a drivers cert. It's the skill.
3) Make my own preservative-free strawberry jam
I've been losing weight. Now, I've plans to start off my day with breakfast.
I'm quite a bit of a health freak. Sure, sometimes I still gorge shamelessly on BBQ food, fried food, snacks, tapioca chips, or Taiwan sausages; but, ultimately, I'm always concerned with what I put into the mouth and subsequently, the stomach. I don't like chemicals [so, please, for the millionth time, don't ask me to dye my hair black BECAUSE I DON'T AGREE ON THE USE OF CHEMICALS (rebonding is a different thing. Yes, it is. I say so. Don't argue). And YES, I know I have a headful of white strands. You're not the first, and neither will you be the last. You're just one in the thousand. Since you're somewhere - don't ask where - in the middle, please spare me the agony and keep your mouth shut].
Unlike the above-mentioned two, making my own preservative-free strawberry jam is something easily attainable. Maybe I MIGHT get it done somewhere this week or next week or this month. That is, if I'm free to drop by the grocery store and purchase a pack of organic strawberries! Woot!
Ok,
1) First 2 weeks of June: Cambodia!
2) Remaining 2 weeks of June:
a) Eat organic food
b) Exercise
- Jim
- Climb the stairs
c) Learn new things
- Knit
- Cook something new
d) Take the family out for a good meal
e) Source for a good, recognized, and certified language school
f) Plan and set up relative timeline for basic theory and drivers license
Wow. It seems to be an awful lot! Getting all of them done is a totally different matter! All these are just tentative, fleeting ideas. I've no idea how well everything will work out. Oh well, we'll see how it goes! June is going to be so fulfilling!
Ever since this post, a gazillion things have popped! into my mind. Like light bulbs.
And I think it's good. I totally agree with what Ps. Kong shared the other day. Since I'll be on a month holiday in June (minus 2 weeks of expedition trip to Cambodia), there is no better time to invest in oneself. Learn to drive. Learn something new. Be an asset and helper, not a liability.
Adding to the existing list, now I also want to:
1) Pick up Korean
This means looking for a good, credited, and recognized language school. Hey, it never hurts to learn a new language! Who knows, it might come in handy in future!
I've always have an interest in language. Ok, fine, I've taken Basic 1 in French and Bahasa Indonesia before. If you ask me now, I can't really remember much (Hey, at least I still remember some). Basic vocabulary like "Thank you", "I'm sorry", "My name is..", "Good _______)", I have totally no problem. Just don't ask for complete, perfectly-structure sentenses.
But for Korean, probably I'll fare better in it. For one, I'm head over heels with DBSK (Oppa!!!). For two, I always watch Korean variety shows on the TV or online. For three, I've plans to visit Korea someday! Not sure when, but someday. Yes, one day. Someday.
2) Planning for drivers license
I don't see it as something attainable in the near future. Maybe, I'll go for the basic theory by, the earliest, end of this year? But ultimately, I still want to get a license. And no, the lure is not in the glamour of owning a license of a drivers cert. It's the skill.
3) Make my own preservative-free strawberry jam
I've been losing weight. Now, I've plans to start off my day with breakfast.
I'm quite a bit of a health freak. Sure, sometimes I still gorge shamelessly on BBQ food, fried food, snacks, tapioca chips, or Taiwan sausages; but, ultimately, I'm always concerned with what I put into the mouth and subsequently, the stomach. I don't like chemicals [so, please, for the millionth time, don't ask me to dye my hair black BECAUSE I DON'T AGREE ON THE USE OF CHEMICALS (rebonding is a different thing. Yes, it is. I say so. Don't argue). And YES, I know I have a headful of white strands. You're not the first, and neither will you be the last. You're just one in the thousand. Since you're somewhere - don't ask where - in the middle, please spare me the agony and keep your mouth shut].
Unlike the above-mentioned two, making my own preservative-free strawberry jam is something easily attainable. Maybe I MIGHT get it done somewhere this week or next week or this month. That is, if I'm free to drop by the grocery store and purchase a pack of organic strawberries! Woot!
Ok,
1) First 2 weeks of June: Cambodia!
2) Remaining 2 weeks of June:
a) Eat organic food
b) Exercise
- Jim
- Climb the stairs
c) Learn new things
- Knit
- Cook something new
d) Take the family out for a good meal
e) Source for a good, recognized, and certified language school
f) Plan and set up relative timeline for basic theory and drivers license
Wow. It seems to be an awful lot! Getting all of them done is a totally different matter! All these are just tentative, fleeting ideas. I've no idea how well everything will work out. Oh well, we'll see how it goes! June is going to be so fulfilling!
Friday, 3 April 2009
CATCHING UP
On Monday the 30th, I met up a good friend for dinner at the nearby mall after lesson ended at 6.30pm. The food was great, and - most importantly -the company was awesome. After dinner, we went shopping for clothes.
LH and I - the both of us - are lunchmates and studymates throughout the 3 years in Poly. Heck! We even had our own favourite "cozy corner" in the library! We have our own rapport, and our own private, inside jokes that leave others bewildered. I ended up nearly picking up her Malaysian Chinese accent.
Hers - Chicken Teriyaki and Salmon
Mine - Black Pepper (Yippie!) Grilled Salmon
It's nice, to be still keeping in contact and having occassional meetups more than 4 years after graduation. And it's amazing, how time has changed us - subtly. For one, the both of us used to scrimp like anything; even in the school canteen. Now? We hardly bat an eyelid eating out at restaurants and shopping freely in the mall.
The both of us used to be study-fanatics. We keep each other sane when either one of us tips over the other side and loses our balance. Sleeping at 1am, wanting to wake up at 3am to study, but only to conk out and fall asleep on the armchair due to lethargy. The following morning, guilt consumes. Guilt. Admonition. Anger. Disappointment at self. Stress. All the ugly feelings. Then, one of us would reassure the other and put perspectives right. Sometimes I'm the crazy one. Other times, it's her.
LH and I - the both of us - are lunchmates and studymates throughout the 3 years in Poly. Heck! We even had our own favourite "cozy corner" in the library! We have our own rapport, and our own private, inside jokes that leave others bewildered. I ended up nearly picking up her Malaysian Chinese accent.
Hers - Chicken Teriyaki and Salmon
Mine - Black Pepper (Yippie!) Grilled SalmonIt's nice, to be still keeping in contact and having occassional meetups more than 4 years after graduation. And it's amazing, how time has changed us - subtly. For one, the both of us used to scrimp like anything; even in the school canteen. Now? We hardly bat an eyelid eating out at restaurants and shopping freely in the mall.
The both of us used to be study-fanatics. We keep each other sane when either one of us tips over the other side and loses our balance. Sleeping at 1am, wanting to wake up at 3am to study, but only to conk out and fall asleep on the armchair due to lethargy. The following morning, guilt consumes. Guilt. Admonition. Anger. Disappointment at self. Stress. All the ugly feelings. Then, one of us would reassure the other and put perspectives right. Sometimes I'm the crazy one. Other times, it's her.
WAIT AND SEE
The Doc asked whether have I been exercising, or eating less. I replied by saying that I have not been exercising for months already, and that I'm eating the same amount I usually do. Or, at least, it seems to me.
He said to wait and see. If the weight loss continues, or if there's nausea or vomiting or diarrhoea, a blood test might be carried out.
Oh, crap.
He said to wait and see. If the weight loss continues, or if there's nausea or vomiting or diarrhoea, a blood test might be carried out.
Oh, crap.
Thursday, 2 April 2009
HOLIDAY
It has been a month already! Time seems to CRAWL by! Has it really only been a month? Only? Already, I've done SOOO many e-learning assignments, reports, projects, and presentations. So many that I can't even keep track! It is REALLY only a month? A mere 4 weeks? Oh, crap! This feels so surreal!
There's still 8 more hell weeks to go (2 months!). After which, I'll have a 1 month holiday in June before being posted out for practicum. Already, my mind is bustling over what activities to do. Something useful. Something meaningful. Something alive. Oh, gosh, I can't wait, already!
30th May: I would probably be on a hike at MacRitchie for CIP. I guess it'll be wonderful! All the father-child bonding activities that CFF has come up with, it really makes me feel full of anticipation!
1st - 14th Jun (first 2weeks of June): Though nothing's confirmed yet, but I would probably in Cambodia. Go for the injection shots, the get-to-know-each-other thingy, and whatnots. Chances are, I'll come back tanner, thinner, and with a bit more muscles.
For the remaining 2 weeks of June, I've not had any activities lined up yet. Somehow, though, I've got a gist of what I WOULD like to do.
1) exercise - Oh, crap! Ever since LASIK, I've hardly exercised! I've even aborted the habit of climbing the stairs. Have been so busy with school stuffs. "Climb the stairs? Better not waste my time. Still got alot of assignments due in these couple of weeks. Better save time and take the lift. Forget about climbing. I want to be off to dreamland before 12am.", "Climb the stairs? But I'm carrying my baby!", "Climb the stairs? I'm in heels eh..." Excuses. Gah!
2) exercise again - I can't remember when's the last time I visited Jim. And LT! It'll be a good opportunity to meet up with her too.
3) learn something new - knitting, maybe. I've always wanted to learn how to knit.
4) learn something new again - pick up a new cooking skill. Not the usual stir-fry kind of food, but something special. Maybe Korean. Or maybe rice dumplings or suan pan zi (yep, my mum knows how to make them!).
5) take the family out for a good meal - it has always been on my mind to take them out for a good meal since, technically, I'm now a working adult. As soon as BF ends, I'll do so. I guess all parents feel happy on the inside whenever their children take them out for meals out of their own paycheck.
6) eat some good sushi - I don't know if it's a good thing afterall, having learnt how to make sushi. The reason? Because nowadays, I don't see the rationale of buying sushi. What for, when I can make loads of it (and more economical, somemore) in the comfort of my own home?
But still, the craving's still there. I want to have some sumptious sushi! Probably I'll go for a buffet meal and order all the stuffs that I'm not able to make yet. Salmon! Ika! Scallops! Eels! Afterall, I am still not confident about preparing my own raw sushi. Food hygiene and cross-contamination!
7) eat something organic - I've been making efforts to take care of my health. As it has been said: "it's never too late". Nowadays, I drink only 2 cups of coffee daily (as opposed to the typical 4 or 5), and usually goes to bed by 12am. The next step? Eat healthy, pesticide-free, organic food!
I've friends who had gone organic for a couple of weeks. And they always says that they feel good. As in, really good. And that there's just something different about organic food. Now, it's my turn to try it for myself. But first, I need to search and google for the stalls selling organic food. Hmmm...
There's still 8 more hell weeks to go (2 months!). After which, I'll have a 1 month holiday in June before being posted out for practicum. Already, my mind is bustling over what activities to do. Something useful. Something meaningful. Something alive. Oh, gosh, I can't wait, already!
30th May: I would probably be on a hike at MacRitchie for CIP. I guess it'll be wonderful! All the father-child bonding activities that CFF has come up with, it really makes me feel full of anticipation!
1st - 14th Jun (first 2weeks of June): Though nothing's confirmed yet, but I would probably in Cambodia. Go for the injection shots, the get-to-know-each-other thingy, and whatnots. Chances are, I'll come back tanner, thinner, and with a bit more muscles.
For the remaining 2 weeks of June, I've not had any activities lined up yet. Somehow, though, I've got a gist of what I WOULD like to do.
1) exercise - Oh, crap! Ever since LASIK, I've hardly exercised! I've even aborted the habit of climbing the stairs. Have been so busy with school stuffs. "Climb the stairs? Better not waste my time. Still got alot of assignments due in these couple of weeks. Better save time and take the lift. Forget about climbing. I want to be off to dreamland before 12am.", "Climb the stairs? But I'm carrying my baby!", "Climb the stairs? I'm in heels eh..." Excuses. Gah!
2) exercise again - I can't remember when's the last time I visited Jim. And LT! It'll be a good opportunity to meet up with her too.
3) learn something new - knitting, maybe. I've always wanted to learn how to knit.
4) learn something new again - pick up a new cooking skill. Not the usual stir-fry kind of food, but something special. Maybe Korean. Or maybe rice dumplings or suan pan zi (yep, my mum knows how to make them!).
5) take the family out for a good meal - it has always been on my mind to take them out for a good meal since, technically, I'm now a working adult. As soon as BF ends, I'll do so. I guess all parents feel happy on the inside whenever their children take them out for meals out of their own paycheck.
6) eat some good sushi - I don't know if it's a good thing afterall, having learnt how to make sushi. The reason? Because nowadays, I don't see the rationale of buying sushi. What for, when I can make loads of it (and more economical, somemore) in the comfort of my own home?
But still, the craving's still there. I want to have some sumptious sushi! Probably I'll go for a buffet meal and order all the stuffs that I'm not able to make yet. Salmon! Ika! Scallops! Eels! Afterall, I am still not confident about preparing my own raw sushi. Food hygiene and cross-contamination!
7) eat something organic - I've been making efforts to take care of my health. As it has been said: "it's never too late". Nowadays, I drink only 2 cups of coffee daily (as opposed to the typical 4 or 5), and usually goes to bed by 12am. The next step? Eat healthy, pesticide-free, organic food!
I've friends who had gone organic for a couple of weeks. And they always says that they feel good. As in, really good. And that there's just something different about organic food. Now, it's my turn to try it for myself. But first, I need to search and google for the stalls selling organic food. Hmmm...
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
TALK
We're done with hosting the talk! What's left now is to recruit the minimal pair of father-child for registration, go for the hike at MacRitchie, and tadah! We're done with Service Learning! Woot!
We hosted the talk on 27th March 2009 (Friday). It was quite nervous because, frankly, the unspoken but ubiquitous fear at the back of everybody's mind is: what happens if NO ONE turns up for the talk? The talk was slanted to start at 12.45pm that fateful day. At 12.30pm, however, when I popped by the LT venue to put my bag before going out again to pay the food caterer, there were only 2 people in the audience. AND I recognize these 2 people as STs; a part of our own cohort (dang!) who - most probably, cajoled by someone in our CIP team - were there to lend support. What if the publicity is not enough? What if the attraction for the parenting talk is not there? What if the audience size is miserable? Less than 10? The poor folks from CFF who traveled all the way here would be so disappointed! And, Sirius! Oh my! It certainly won't speak well of the efficiency and competency of this CIP team!
After paying the caterer, I came back to the venue at around 12.45pm. Helped to give out flyers and feedback forms. Took some pictures here and there. By 1pm, the talk started. And we were all SOOO delighted and relieved. The audience size was great, and among them - apart from other STs who were there to lend support - also sits numerous lecturers and staffs. Thrilled!
The footprints for publicity. Nearly broke my back just by pasting them.
Food galore!
The 2 brilliant receptionists.
The hungry Sirius-es
Oh, my! Jenny, Jen!
The flyers-cum-feedback-form-distributors. The Chinese and the Chem.
Out pops an English!
Sirius hunks!
The efficient loan shark Finance Manager of Sirius.
The male Team Leader talented busker from Sirius.
I just find this photo simply hilarious. So this is how aggressive a busker can get when his livelihood gets threatened!
We hosted the talk on 27th March 2009 (Friday). It was quite nervous because, frankly, the unspoken but ubiquitous fear at the back of everybody's mind is: what happens if NO ONE turns up for the talk? The talk was slanted to start at 12.45pm that fateful day. At 12.30pm, however, when I popped by the LT venue to put my bag before going out again to pay the food caterer, there were only 2 people in the audience. AND I recognize these 2 people as STs; a part of our own cohort (dang!) who - most probably, cajoled by someone in our CIP team - were there to lend support. What if the publicity is not enough? What if the attraction for the parenting talk is not there? What if the audience size is miserable? Less than 10? The poor folks from CFF who traveled all the way here would be so disappointed! And, Sirius! Oh my! It certainly won't speak well of the efficiency and competency of this CIP team!
After paying the caterer, I came back to the venue at around 12.45pm. Helped to give out flyers and feedback forms. Took some pictures here and there. By 1pm, the talk started. And we were all SOOO delighted and relieved. The audience size was great, and among them - apart from other STs who were there to lend support - also sits numerous lecturers and staffs. Thrilled!
The footprints for publicity. Nearly broke my back just by pasting them.
Food galore!
The 2 brilliant receptionists.
The hungry Sirius-es
Oh, my! Jenny, Jen!
Out pops an English!
Sirius hunks!
The efficient 
The 
I just find this photo simply hilarious. So this is how aggressive a busker can get when his livelihood gets threatened!
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