Recess Week Day 1...

We arranged to meet up at 11A.M. at NIE for our AAE203 group project. On my way there, Michelle sms-ed me that she would reach school at 11:30A.M. As I was early, I decided to see Ludwig for the AAE103 assignment. Unfortunately, he was not in his room. When Michelle and Shuxin arrived, it was about noon. We discussed our work till about half past one before we decided to go for lunch.

At 2:30P.M., I had another group discussion with Azman and Linus for AAE231. Kavita was not with us because she had an appointment to attend. However she did e-mail us her points. In the midst of our discussion, we saw Ludwig and his colleagues. Sigh, I should have approached him to make an appointment. Eventually, the discussion lasted three hours. Azman offered to give me a ride to Yew Tee.

Taking A Baby Step...

Last Friday, 15 Feb, I felt quite certainly that her words were meant for me. Her eyes were fixed on me when she was delivering the utterance. Quite vaguely, they were:

"I'm sure the workload will be divided equally..." 

Ernie assured me that it was just a simple comment. She asked me what made me feel so. I told her I had been rather quiet in tutorials. And I had presented fewer times than my group members. I knew if I continued to be as carefree as I used to be, I would be marked by her. I asked Lydia for her comments. We thought I should make a difference.

So on 22 Feb, when we were in our usual group discussion, I decided to demonstrate my knowledge on Themes (part of Mode of Discourse). While they were busily highlighting and discussing what the answers could be, I arduously skimmed through the reading and explained to them the topic. The enthusiasm in my explanation must have captured our tutor's attention because I could soon feel her presence beside me. And she said, "I'm sure Ker Wee will present for the group later." The rest nodded in agreement.

When my presentation was over, Ernie said that my presentation skills had improved. I was very happy, much like a small boy being praised for something good he had done. I guess even when we are adults, we are always searching for a sense of personal and social recognition.

Happy Lunar New Year!

Well, a new year signifies a new beginning. And so I shall leave behind all those sad experiences and embrace the new year with optimism.

And I shall work towards my goals.

Less procrastination.

More diligence.

But today, I shall give myself a break.

Because it is the first day of Lunar New Year.

I am now at my third aunt's place.

Blogging.

I wish everyone a happy Lunar New Year.

Be showered with abundant love, health and wealth.

新年快乐。万事如意。

龙马精神。步步高升。

年年有余。一帆风顺。

No AAE231 Tutorial Tomorrow...

This morning, I went back to school just to attend an hour of AAE231 lecture. Well, this week is e-learning week so everyone has to stay at home and work on any assigned tasks, unless being invited back. I thought I would be a little disappointed without May's presence. She SMS-ed me last night to inform me that she would be at overseas.

I thought I would be sitting by myself for the lecture. Soon, Azman came and asked if the seat beside me was vacant. I was a little surprised because he would usually sit with his group of returning teachers. I hurriedly removed my bag and signalled him to occupy the seat. I was not going to be lonely after all!

The lecture was on Discourse Analysis. And I attended the class with Language Policy reading. Yeah, I guess not everyone was as awake as the lecturer because even the group which was supposed to present Discourse Analysis this week was a bit lost. They were not prepared at all! And so tomorrow's tutorial has been cancelled, much to everyone's relief.

One More From May...

See the boy (Des) and the girl (May)? Aren't they cute? May told me she learnt to draw them from a primary school text. When she told me she wanted to get me a present for my birthday, I told her this was more than enough.

 

Birthday Blessings From Friends...

Thursday was my birthday. I received many blessings from friends and family members. Thank you for your blessings and I hope they do come true!

"Morning beb! Happy Birthday! :-) Wishing u all the love, happiness, health, fortune and luck this yr! And may all yr dreams come true.. :-D" --- Ernita, 31 Jan, 6:51 AM

"Hi big cousin! Happy Birthday! May u achieve success in your studies n hope all your sweet dreams n wishes come true! Yeah! :-D" --- Cousin Ruby, 31 Jan, 6:51 AM

"Happy birthday! Wishing u bountiful wealth, health and happiness! I've brought the stuff i wanna pass to u to SVPS. If u're free to drop by, it's on my chair. Just a lil for ur birthday and that book u loan to me. Hv a great day!" --- Mun Ching, 31 Jan, 8:16 AM

"Happy birthday to u! May u continue to execl in yr studies but without much stress. Stay healthy but no much exercise require.. N find a girlfriend soon! :)" --- Raymond, 31 Jan, 10:35 AM

"Heya mr lim! Hapi bdae! Wah, someone is 1 yr older oreadi sey. Dun eat 2 much seaweed 2dae ok. Btw, May all wishes come true yea! Hehe!" --- Lydia, 31 Jan, 11:06 AM

"Yo Ker Wei, today's your birthday. Happy birthday to you! How r u celebrating man?" --- Joseph Chang, 31 Jan, 11:08 AM

"Happy birthday teacher" --- Gerald Kooi, 31 Jan, 11:12 AM

"Dear big bro, happy birthday to u! May u hv a wonderful day n best wishes to u :)" --- Dearest Sis, 31 Jan, 1:28 PM

"Happy birthday bro! Wishing u great health and success." --- Andy Hang, 31 Jan, 1:49 PM

"Hey bro, happy birthday!! :-)" --- Alan Lim, 31 Jan, 7:22 PM

"Bro, many happy returns to u on yr bday! Enjoy yr day." --- Thian Boon, 31 Jan, 8:12 PM

"Belated happy birthday! :)" --- Derrick Lim, 01 Feb, 10:31 PM