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I'm going for this. One day!

The Rooster Who When to His Uncle's Birthday Party

“The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle’s Birthday Party” is a play specifically written for children and the young at heart. The play has its plot taken from an old Cuban tale (retold by Alma Flor Ada) and written into a children’s play by Mdm Angie. We, the TESLians of the Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Batu Lintang are proud to bring this play to life. Follow us on our journey with the Rooster to his Uncle’s birthday party. Join us for the play AND the party on 23 March 2013 at 9.00 a.m.; at the Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce Auditorium, IPG Kampus Batu Lintang, Kuching.

Becoming a teacher: A blessing!

Every profession is 'special' in its own way. Yet, it depends greatly on one of how he wants to set the degree of specialness.

Why being a future educator is so special for me? Because a teacher is a life saver of someone's entire life. The impact, no matter small or big, that teacher brings to the class could jeopardize one's future or could turn him into a great person one day!

Studying in teacher institute is not just merely of passing the examination, or scoring the highest pointer, or joining activities around campus, or having fun with course mates, or performing in an event, or staying up the whole night just to finish assignment. It is more than that. It is a process to prepare me for the real challenges in the career that i have chosen.

I don't want to graduate with just an excellent achievement in degree course, but i want to graduate with a smile on my lip and satisfied heart seeing back all the journey that i have travelled for years which has turned me to be my 'real' self. I don't want to graduate just as a knowledgeable teacher in my major field, but with the heart to share the knowledge I have with others. I don't want to graduate with just a title as 'Teacher' in my hand, but I want to stand with the title as a passionate teacher. Because the road that i am going to travel later is a long one, and just merely graduating might fade away the 'spirit' in myself. Studying for five and the half years is a room for me to build that endless passion as a teacher who don't only teach and educate but also inspire the heart of young generations. 

Being in college for five and the half years is a great opportunity for me to explore the different sides of myself through the activities, even the simple one, that are held. The assignment given every semester is not for me to just complete it, but it is a medium for me to improve and do better than the previous one. The events held are not just for me to join and enjoy but also a great paradise for me to discover the talents in myself. Maybe, some prefer to travel the journey in just a simple manner. As long as they pass, as long as they graduate, it would be okay. Yes, I do agree that simplicity is the best. But won't it be great to travel on the up and down path, on the challenging road, just like riding a roller coaster which bring a heart pounding excitement! 

Being a TESL student at first was something that my heart don't favour at all. Too hard to cope, especially when doing things that is not for your heart or something that you are not good at. But looking back the journey that i have travelled so far, it is more than worth. I am walking down this path for various 'real' reasons. Not just to be good at what i am not good at, not just to love at one I don't, but to be the 'blessings' for others that I met and going to meet along the way. There are many paths that i have travelled, some bring me to the down side, some to the up side, but i have no regret travelling on it. Because if i haven't taken some paths that are so different from others, i won't reach at this stage of life, and i won't meet the people in this position of life. But i have and i never regret it. 

In this stage of life, with the good and bad things, with the positives and negatives auras, with the up and down feelings, i still and always feel blessed. Indeed, God's plan is greater than i know. 

Becoming a teacher is not just a special call for me, but a blessing! :)
It is a long way to go, but i am sure i am able to go through it with God's grace.

Life: A growing process

Some people may inspire you through their speech, some through their words, talents, musics, personality, and the lists go on. In other words, each of us are connected to each other in many ways. Somewhere along the path, someone whom you never thought of will be one of the biggest 'blessings' in your life.

I am glad that i met many people with diversely unique personality along the way. The different form of 'blessings' that i received from them helps me to grow physically, emotionally, mentally and most importantly, spiritually. There is no such a 'perfect' figure of a human being. We are all still growing in many aspects of our life. The things in our life: family, friendships, education, career, enjoyments, relationship & etc. are the different form of mediums for us to grow. The people around the social circle are those anonymous Saints sent. But the foundation of everything, through the growing process is the FAITH that we are holding on to. 

Still, don't just GROW but LEARN too.

Happy Sunday :)

Updates

The holiday has almost come to the end, for now. I had been spending my holidays watching movie, having random talks with the ladies, online-ing non-stop-ly, strolling around the shopping complex, shopping!, eating some healthy food (I guess!), finishing the 2nd novel of the year, sleeping like a princess, becoming the food hunter in the CNY's open house and watching the fireworks everywhere! 

I guess I have had enough rest, recharged myself. 

Time to fasten your seat belt, dear comrades. It is going to be a long journey! 

And today, I bought a new sport shoes! Finally, I had my jogging time after almost a week. Yaayy!

14th February 2013

Happy Valentine Day!

Fireworks

One of the best feelings is to have fireworks everywhere.

Photographer: Joseph Hong, 2013

Blood Donation

31.01.13

It was my first time ever donating blood ! At first, i was so freaking nervous, as if i am going to deliver a baby any soon, which i could imagine how painful it was after listening to my aunt's story on giving birth. O my! But still, with all my heart, i went through it and surprisingly it turned out to be just fine.

So that is me with my donated blood and the lovely ladies! Big thanks to them and some friends whom have encouragingly supporting and calming me down. Kamsahamida!

My whole point to donate blood was actually to overcome the 'fear' in me, as it was a first time experience. Having a needle stuck on my skin was one of the biggest fears i ever had. Before the blood donation, one of my lectures came to us and told that the 'fear' feeling was just a perception that the mind made. All you have to do is to calm yourself down, and i was really trying my best. It was not just the fears that almost chase away my intention to donate blood but also the 'rumour' that was spread by some friends that blood donating could make a person gain weight. O my! But after surfing the internet i found that donating blood is one way to burn the calories in our body. Maybe because the insufficient energy that one experienced after the donation process cause him/her to tremendously increase the food intake. Could be that way.

After everything, well, it doesn't hurt that much actually and there is no obvious change in my weight either. So after this, I could go for another round of blood donation peacefully.

Interestingly, i also found that blood types could determine one's personality:

'TYPE A'
 Sensitive to the needs of others, good listeners, detail oriented, analytical, creative and inventive. Type As may seem calm on the outside, but inside, you’re filled with anxiety and worry. Tend to be cooperative, sensitive, clever, passionate and smart. Often bottling up anxiety in order to get along with others, they may hold in their emotions until they explode. 

'TYPE B'
Subjective, easygoing, creative, original and flexible. Type B's can be very goal-oriented and often complete the ambitious tasks set before them. Outgoing and very charming, you’re good at reading people and providing support. Impulsive individualists who often create their own path in life. You are very strong and optimistic. Blood type B individuals tend to be balanced: thoughtful like A's and yet ambitious like O's. They are empathetic, easily understanding others' points of view, yet often hesitating to challenge or confront. Chameleon-like and flexible, they make good friends.

'TYPE O'
Responsible, decisive, organized, objective, rule-conscious, and practical. Type O's are the social butterflies. Often popular and self-confident, you are very creative and always seem to be the center of attention. You make a good impression on people and you’re often quite attractive. Organized and determined, your stubbornness will help you reach your goals. You make good leaders.

'TYPE AB'
Type AB are intuitive and spiritual, with an ability to look beyond the rigid confines of society. ABs can be quite dualistic, possessing both A and B traits. You often stand out from others, don’t like labels, and are nice and easy going. You are logical and determined to do things correctly. Usually trustworthy, you like to help others. You often speak in a serious manner. Your patience, concentration, and intelligence are admirable. Tend to be very charming and popular. 

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Isn't this interesting? But it may not all true because of the diverse lifestyle, cultures and background in a society. Partially, it could be.  

Anyway, the Chinese New Year holidays is here! One week away from lectures, superb isn't it? Happy Chinese New Year for those who are celebrating. Can't wait for the CNY's open house trip! Yeee! 

'A Sharing'

'A Sharing'

It had been exactly a year time when this post was published in my blog. On that night one my my lecturers shared some things about her experiences. She told us that.. 'In whatever position we are right now, there is a reason for it. God has His own purpose of making who we are right now. Even if you are single or in a relationship with someone, there is a reason for sure. There is something that we have to accomplish between these 'space and time'. Time travels in one direction, always move forward and never to the past or stop. Hence make full use of every single moment in our life. Chance may only come for once. Never let it go. Enjoy all the things that you supposed to have in your life's stage now, cause when the stage pass you will never ever get the chance to be there again'.

At this moment, i am sure that in this 'position' of life, i have something to accomplish, not only to myself but also to the people around me. It may be big ones or just a simple one, like walking down a road and smile to people who pass by.

'This path might not be the easiest nor the most convenient but it'll be perfect because it's right where He wants you to be.'

Happy Sunday :)

The 'Goals'

I had written a post on my 'New Year Resolution'. It had been a month and everything is going quite well. I have tried to put things in place and find the balance point of it. You know, when so many things going on, it will be quite hard to focus on everything at a time. After a month, i have been thinking about the 'goals' in 2013, my so called specific 'aims'. So, here they are:

1. Donate blood ~ which i did, for the first time ever: yesterday! *clap* ~ will have a long elaborated story on that later with the picture of my blood! 

2. Learn to swim ~ yes, i can swim but it doesn't last like forever, not even minute! so i have to learn how to save myself, in case i might be thrown into a deep sea someday in the future. Swimming mates, let us go swimming later!

3. Travel somewhere ~ i wanna go travelling somewhere! If it is not an oversea travel, let it just be an over-the-sea trip then. that will do!

4. Get my driving licence ~ I was supposed to finished everything last year but too much delays occurred at the last bit, so in 2013 i must learn to drive like a lady boss on the road!

5. Lose weight, at least 2-3 kg ~ though people around are saying how 'slim' i have been for the past few months, still i want to lose some more. So, a note to self: jog more, get healthy diet, and enough beauty sleep everyday!

I think these goals is achievable. Don't you think so? Sometimes we just need to challenge our inner side, accomplish something that is slightly beyond our capability. Don't be surprised that it may lead you somewhere you never thought before, a fascinating and adventurous ride!

Learn to set goals in your life. Even if your are entering a class, you will have a goal for your pupils to achieve on that particular lesson, don't you fellow teachers? :)