First ever attempt by teachers. Obviously, most of us are not chefs with the exception of Quek. This might end up becoming a tradition.
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Malay Dept 
Chinese Dept sandwich rolls! 
P6 pineapple? 
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Only because I've been hard pressed on all sides.
My blog is turning emo. Gone are the days where I used to rave about technology or Japanese culture. Whatever happened to all that???
I can only lay the blame on a tight schedule and mountains of work.
Sometimes I wonder whether I'm just too nice and say 'yes' to everything. But that's not true. I've said 'no' to quite a lot too. There's just a ton of stuff on my plate right now. Except, I'm not terribly productive all the time like one skinny American man who seems to be powered by Energizer batteries.
Some things have obviously got to change. Otherwise, I'll be complaining relentlessly.
Pat was right… it is important to find a balance. I'm slowly getting there. It seems I might benefit from a routine of sorts. At the moment, my schedule is fairly unpredictable and I find myself slotting things in where they should not belong.
I also need to be disciplined.
One wonders what I use the calendar function on my phone for.
How do YOU get things done?
via twitterrific
Though not by choice. I figured I should bite the bullet, although it tastes fairly disgusting at the moment.
I have done a ridiculous amount of stuff today.
And now I've got to work on my powerpoint and those worksheets.
A small price to pay for proving one's worth.
Hope I survive tomorrow's observation with RO & #2.
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This is probably incredibly terrible of me, but… I'm glad I had less kids to deal with today. For some reason I've been so exhausted with work that it's just about all I can do to not collapse midway through lessons.
I'm still at Starbucks Yishun right now, on Starhub MaxMobile, because my Sharp netbook refuses to detect any signals. And now, there's some major construction work going on which is giving me a headache. Time to brandish those in-ear monitors. There is a LOT of work that I need to complete. Looks like tomorrow will be a colossally busy day. A million tons of marking to complete! HAAAAALP! On a side note, this totally reminds me of someone:
 @eljo89?
One of the toughest things I've had to do since taking on this new role is looking at the big picture, especially where movement of people are concerned. It's easy to transport equipment from one location to the next, but much more difficult when it comes to living, breathing human beings.
I have to first qualify though, that while I do not like the feeling of having the rug yanked beneath my feet, I'm not going to complain if said rug will be put to good (and better) use in another room for a season. Or if said rug would benefit from the shampooing provided while in its new environment.
I just don't like it when I haven't been given enough time to step off it. -.-
(My analogy may seem complicated, but it's mainly for the sake of protecting the privacy of certain matters… you know how it is when you need to let something off your chest and yet have some issue with spelling everything out loud.)
So I have had to back up and take in a wide-angle view of things. I'm coming to terms with the changes ahead. I'm not sold on it entirely, this is obvious… but I am certainly willing to give in for the greater good. However, I really hope some decent compromise will be made since we are giving up the bacon over here. Some mutual consideration would go a long way.
I have no pigs left in my pen! Key people are flying the coop! To greater things, no doubt, but it still makes the situation over here tougher to handle. Morale will undoubtedly taking a beating, but I am convinced that there can only be uphill from here. Going through tough times together can only mean forming greater bonds in preparation for what is to come.
Isaiah 54 really speaks to me in this situation. Enlarging my tent, my own capacity and also that of the ministry. Be prepared for fruitfulness, because barren times are over! A new season is at hand. I cannot move forward by relying on the old, it seems. All these pillars will soon be gone and I will have to build new ones.
This is my time… to learn how to develop new people and to really make a real deposit into their lives. Not forgetting the old, but using that as a stepping stone to bigger things.
And… I've just managed to encourage myself in the Lord. :)))) Am so thankful that He never changes.
We worked like daaaawwwwwgssss!!! But it was all worth it to see people come to Christ and experience the power of His presence. Many were miraculously healed! I'm really thankful for the awesome people I have the opportunity to work with. They sure make things a whole lot easier! Especially when we laugh and makan our way through it all. As Singaporeans, it's all about the food! ;) But in the end, it's really about God touching the lives of others. I'm really looking forward to the next few weeks where we will continue to have healing services. It's really exciting to see the lame walk and the blind see. The anointing is really for out there! We should get out into the blocks and really ask people what their needs are and pray for them. I'm anticipating sharing my vision with the cell group! I also got scolded by Mama Puku this weekend. She reminded me that I should not let others wait so long for me to rise up. Admittedly was feeling a little blaaaah after a few things happened and I'm starting to taper off a bit. But I shall pull up my proverbial socks and get to gettin' because time is tickin' and Christ is coming back real soon!!! Trying to balance work and ministry is tough! However, seems like I'm getting the hang of things slowly. And… shout out to big brother, Jeff, whose birthday is today! You are AWESOME!
I may have just wanted an excuse to post this adorable YouTube video of Simon's Cat:
But that aside… MIRACLE RALLY IS IN 2 DAYS!
And truth be told, my excitement level has taken a beating due to the ridiculous amount of work that's piled up and the things I've had to think about. Such as my insane mountain of marking, observation lesson plan, lesson reflections and SO ON AND ON AND ON AND ONNNNN…
Triple mega-zzz.
One thing (apart from the rally) that I am looking forward to… Worship Ministry Corporate Training 2010!!!! I'm excited to see people rise up… just so that I can pick up other instruments. Mwahaha. Is retirement drawing nigh??? Haha.
Don't think that's likely.
I can quite literally sense the impending mountainous heap that will collapse on me if I so much as let out a whimper.
So I shall not whine at all, but be a good little soldier and march on for Jesus!
Therein lies my conundrum. Let me be totally honest and say that my passion for teaching might have just fizzled out thanks to the other load of stuff I have to do (including administrative work) and some of the things I see in the workplace.
Now, I know that there is no perfect environment to work in, after all, this is a very imperfect world we are living in. Nonetheless, some things just make my heart sick. I shall not mention what they are, but I'm sure one can guess the usual workplace issues that occur throughout any organisation.
I feel there are more worthwhile things I can do with my life. Like missions. Like learn about the Word and music. Oh muuuusic!
After Sis JH's talk on the 10 plagues, I find myself thirsty to go for ATCEM classes. Except, I do not have the time for it. This annoys me.
Right now, I feel pretty caged in and I can honestly say that it's totally my fault that things have turned out like this. Argh! To be indentured is such a crappy situation to be in. There's no way I can fly any kites or take some aeroplanes.
On a happy note, though, while I'm swamped with responsibilities (both new and even newer), I have a new friend to keep me company on my long and arduous journey. Anah, the Vigier bass! WAHOOOOO!!! (I named her because I felt it was appropriate to name a milestone in my life so I would never forget a very good lesson learnt. Sorry if you think naming an instrument is weird.)
THANK YOU JEFF!!!
You know, just like breaking in a new pair of shoes… I do feel kinda broken in. Into the new things that have come my way. I’ve had moments of discouragement, perplexity and tons of headache working on the administrative aspects of things, but I am glad that I’ve got great support. Like I always say… the best people have names beginning with J.(And I don’t say this because mine does too. Haha.) God has been encouraging me into a greater depth of worship, prayer and the Word. I feel so challenged to take things to another level on my part and as I do what I need to, I know He will meet me there. It’s this expectancy that keeps me going. Faith also requires exercising. I think I have boxed God in for too long. But slowly and surely, as I see prayers answered, things are beginning to change. I’m getting even more excited! On the school front, some kids are still a handful, but I’m getting the hang of working with them and seem to have found some kind of bargaining chip for better behaviour. Thank God! Otherwise, I think I would have a hard time the rest of the year. Commit everything to prayer.
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