First Impression Counts!

One of Angeline's colleagues went on leave and the kids were left with a supply teacher. As they were not work set aside for the afternoon, Angeline told the kids to draw a portrait of her and it was one of the biggest mistake that she had made. Despite so, Angeline thinks that she is going to keep all the drawings for the longest time ever.






































P/S: There are some key points to look out for.
P/P/S: 1 = Earings and 2 = Coffee

The Land of Everybody

Do you know 21st July is Racial Harmony Day for all Singaporeans? Angeline would be reminded of the event before it comes (just like National Day) because the school never fails to celebrate such meaningful events. That simply implies that the teachers have to dress up in different ethnic costumes, just like they had requested to do so. In 2010, Angeline wore a traditional Indian Sari for the event.

Angeline was smart enough to get some help from her ex-colleagues to borrow the sari and her current colleagues to help her wear the sari. But that did not mean Angeline was safe from tripping over the long traditional dress. To her own records, Angeline nearly fell twice when she stepped on the ends of the dress. Angeline must really be blessed.

Racial Harmony Day is memorable for all Singaporeans and we should take the effort to celebrate the event with a blast. That was why Angeline and her colleagues enjoyed the event so much, from the dressing-up, to the tables of food, to the performances and more.

It is not that bad being a teacher after all. =)






















P/S: Angeline took photographs of the children.
P/P/S: Angeline needs to get permission to load the photographs.

The Process of Getting Fat

Angeline thought that the title was very clear. It explained everything that Angeline has been doing all this while. Indeed, Angeline has literally been eating non-stop at parties, gathering and what-nots.

Angeline is wondering if there is any month without any event at all. If there is, Angeline must be getting lonely because she is not invited to any events. So, getting fat is worse or?

Angeline's colleagues saw her photographs taken at Crystal Jade Korean BBQ Restaurant on Facebook and asked her to bring them to try the food. Thus, Angeline went for another round of buffet within the same month. Angeline is still gasping in horror.









P/S: Angeline went for the same Korean BBQ place with her colleagues.
P/P/S: Angeline might go there again in 2011 because her quota is reached.

We are Scorpios!

After Angeline worked at Schoolhouse by the Bay for two years, Angeline made more friends. Unknown to many people, Angeline is a slow to warm up person and she does not open up to many of her acquaintances easily.

Getting to know know people had allowed Angeline to discover that she has many colleagues who shared the same horoscope as her and they worked miraculously well together. Thus, Angeline and her colleagues decided to throw a mini birthday celebration for themselves.

Angeline is responsible for the purchase of the cake and she bought a Tropical Mango Cake for the occasion. Though it tasted slightly sour, Angeline still thinks that it is pretty sweet. After all, the celebration is indeed joyous for them!

P/S: Angeline hopes to spend a few more years at Schoolhouse.
P/P/S: Angeline is looking forward to her own birthday celebration with Ck.

The Conquest

Angeline made it to the top of the wall at Climbers Laboratory. Unbelievable!

Angeline is so proud of herself because she managed to conquer her own fear of heights.

Honestly, Angeline just didn't want her children to 'announce' to the whole world that she didn't make it to the top. That just didn't seem too promising. Beside, most of the children and their parents made it to the top too. Therefore, Angeline swore that she better made it to the top and she really did it! Woohoo!




P/S: Angeline didn't look down when she was at the top.
P/P/S: Angeline did the L-shaped to walk down the wall and that felt good!

Relive your Childhood

Angeline organised a social gathering for her colleagues that fell on 15th May 2009. The chosen venue was Mint Museum of Toys located at Seah Street. Unknown to many, this little museum has a wide collection of many childhood favourites that brings back much fond memories for all. The bonus is the location of this museum is right in the middle of Singapore, just next to Raffles Hotel. So, if you are keen to explore Singapore and in for a little fun, you might just want to pop by the museum for a nostalgic time.

This was Angeline's second visit to the museum. The first time was spent with her class, where she brought them over for a field trip and Angeline fell in love with the place. First, the design of the museum was indeed awe-inspiring, as the 4th & 5th level simply hang from the ceiling and the 3rd level includes an area of see-through ground where it allows you to take a quick glance of the first level and vice versa. Second, the museum promises you a large collection of toys, ranging from the most popular Mickey Mouse to the easy forgotten Betty Boop, not forgetting the all time favourite Superheros for all. Third, you can easily purchase many childhood favourite toys at affordable prices, such as chatek, tops, five stones and the list goes on. Thus, Angeline is recommending the Mint Museum of Toys!

Well, the photos are really limited for this entry because Angeline was kept busy throughout the night, with the lucky draw, eating and gossiping with her colleagues. Angeline would see if she could get more photos from her colleageues. Till then, this is what Angeline has!

P/S: Angeline won the first prize leh!!! S$180.00 spa voucher at the Ultimate! Woohoo!
P/P/S: Angeline didn't cheat hor, even though she is one of the organiser.

First Time of 2009

It is the time of the year again where Angeline is caught busy with reports writing.

Over the weekend, Angeline has completed a miserable 10 reports, as compared to the 40 reports that she has to write.

Angeline is still planning to go hiking on the coming Good Friday Holiday.

From the looks of it, Angeline is beginning to suspect the feasibility of her hiking plans.

Angeline is praying hard for a miracle.

P/S: If Angeline can't go for the hike, Angeline will go for MJ overnight.
P/P/S: Angeline thinks that the MJ overnight is better!
P/P/P/S: As Angeline is getting busy, there might be NO updates for a while.

The Importance of Speaking Good English

Example 1

Angeline was literally tickled by one of her children last Tuesday.

It happened during her Circle Time in school. She was engaged in a discussion about their favourite toy with the children when she suddenly heard a "NO LA". As Ms Angeline is strongly against the children using Singlish in her class, she immediately responded, "NO 'LA'."

Just at that instance, another child called out, "Ms Angeline, you said 'LA'. Ms Angeline did not know whether to laugh or to cry at that child's enthusiasm of speaking good English. Thus, Ms Angeline tried to explain that she was trying to tell the friend not to use the 'LA'. However, that child did not look very convinced. Maybe Ms Angeline should have said, "Please don't use 'LA' in my class." Oh well!


Example 2

The children were engaged in Guess and Share with Ms Angeline last Thursday. As the children were taking turns to raise their hands to guess the object in the Guess and Share Bag, one child was called upon to ask a question, "You got it from where?" Ms Angeline rephrased the question and said, "Where did you get the Guess and Share from?" Once again, Ms Angeline reminded the children not to place the word 'where' at the end of the question.

After which, it was time for dismissal. Ms Angeline brought the children to the canteen and waited for the parents to pick up their child. As Ms Angeline waved good bye to the children, their parents would ask their child to say good bye to her. Naturally, the child said, "Bye, Bye!". And the parents would then ask, "Bye, Bye, WHO?" Ms Angeline nearly fainted on the spot. Need she say more?


P/S: Ms Angeline uses SINGLISH with ONLY her friends and family.
P/P/S: Ms Angeline is super duper happy this weekend!

Fa-La-La-La-La

Angeline is officially on leave till 2009. Angeline has been waiting for this year-end leave for the longest time ever and she feels as though it is never going to come.

Before Angeline goes on leave, Angeline received her Christmas presents from her colleagues and her children (much to her surprise). Angeline still haven't gone on any Christmas shopping yet. Isn't that obvious?

Thanks to SPC, Angeline found this set of super-duper festive candies and therefore, the candies were her presents to her colleagues and her children. Angeline is so lucky!

P/S: Please don't think that Angeline will blog long story when she is on leave hor.
P/P/S: Angeline is very busy one ok?

The Story of the Gingerbread Man

One of Angeline's children bought a Gingerbread Man for his afternoon snack last week. Angeline saw it and teased the child if she could share the Gingerbread Man with him. The child shook his head and said no. Well, much to Angeline's expectation...

To Angeline's surprise, the child went home and asked his mother to buy Angeline a Gingerbread Man. He passed it to Angeline on the following day. Angeline was so touched. Angeline then decided to share it with Ck after work. They went to Killiney at Marina Square and enjoyed the Gingerbread Man with coffee and tea. Yummy!

P/S: Angeline broke the Gingerbread Man's arm by accident.
P/P/S: Angeline is thinking of baking Gingerbread Man for Christmas.

Blessing in disguise?

With great anticipation, Angeline looks forward to the year-end picnic with her class at Katong Park. Unfortunately, Angeline sprained her neck just a day before the event. Oh well!

From Daiso at IMM, Angeline bought 2 frisbees and 1 (super bouncy) HOT PINK ball for the year-end picnic. Angeline was even thinking of bringing the badminton rackets or parachutes for the children to play at the park. Angeline has to admit that she is slightly disappointed that she is unable to make it.

Thankfully, Angeline couldn't resist the temptation of playing with the frisbee and began to play with her class a day just after she had bought the toys. Wahaha! It was just as well that she did it. If not, she wouldn't even get a chance to play at all because the blue frisbee that she has chosen to play has been broken by her class after a day of rough handling. Powerful anot!!!

P/S: If you have another interpretation of the blog title, be Angeline's guest. You might be right somehow.
P/P/S: Angeline is bored stiff at home with eating and sleeping.

Thank You to You!

Happy Teacher's Day to all!

Yes, everyone is a teacher. EVERYONE! Regardless who you are, you are (once) Angeline's teacher (if you know Angeline personally). Angeline believes that you have taught her one way or another in your own ways and Angeline appreciate you for who you are.

Having said that, Angeline would still like to thank:

1. Mom and Dad (for teaching her how to walk, talk and feed herself).
   
2. Ck (for teaching her how to love).
   
3. Her family memebers (for teaching how to care and share).
   
4. Her classes (for teaching the meaning of PATIENCE).
   
5. Her teachers (for teaching her how to pass exams - Angeline don't remember what had been taught, so her teachers must have only taught her how to pass exams).
   
6. Her friends (for teaching her how to be a friend).
   
7. Her colleagues (for teaching her the Do-s and the Dont's).
   

Without all these teachers, Angeline won't be who she is today. So, THANK YOU!

Angeline is just lucky that she has chosen to become a teacher, so she is showered with gifts on Teacher's Day. So Angeline decided to share (the pictures of) the presents with everyone! Hee!

P/S: Angeline is enjoying her LONG weekend because 1st of September is Teacher's Day and it is a MONDAY! Wahaha!
P/P/S: Where are my PHOTOS?