As the countdown to 2014 slowly reaching its final count, I am beginning to realize what resolutions and changes should I jot down in my planner and include in my to-do list. But then, as the time, little by little, is passing by, I have come to conclusion that changing is not part of my list; nor, it will be my top priority in the coming year. It registered to me that "adding up" sounds more like it. At the age of 24, I am quite sure I know where I am heading and definitely, I know who I am and who I want to become.
So, here is a list of my resolutions and goals:
1. I want to become that person who will stand up for what she believes in. More courage for 2014!
2. Instead of spending my extra money on clothes/shoes/bags, traveling to my dream destinations would be my priority.
3. Sometimes, I have to learn how to let go of some things and people in order to find the inner peace that I have been searching for.
4. Embracing what I have. I am beginning to understand that some people are wishing for those things that God has given me and appreciating what I have is what I need.
5. "What the world needs now is love, sweet love," as what the lyrics would say. Spread it, share it, and receive it!
For all the good and the bad, thank you, 2013! It has been a great and tough year for me; yet, you have shown me a deeper understanding of what life really is about. I am far to know what is, but I am sure that I am one step closer.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
It Is Not Just "Lah"
For the past five months that I have been here, I have noticed that in the preschool, they do not just use Singlish (Singaporean English) as their medium of instruction (even if they are not supposed to), but they also have these distinct expressions I hear often when talking to one another. Before moving here, I was expecting to hear "lah," "leh," "lor," or "meh" in each sentence. My assumptions where kind of accurate; only little did I know that even as young as three-years-old, they use such suffix.
Apart from that, I also noticed that they have their way of constructing sentences which sometimes, foreigners like me get confused with. Proper usage of verbs and pronouns are also not exercised correctly that much which makes a disadvantage in the foundation of early childhood education. To better understand their language, I Google-d it and this is what made me understand the the language/dialect better. I guess being too diverse has its own drawback too. So many new things to learn and there's a year and half for me to do so!
1) "He took my one!"
Correct: He took mine!
Most of the students in our centre have this habit of using "my one" in lieu of "mine." I am not too sure if this is something I should be bothered about. But for now, I know it's cute whenever I hear them say this.
2) "Teacher, I cannot bluff right?"
Bluff is something I never wished to hear from my preschoolers. For one, it is eensy-bit harsh for a child; and two, it is just a bit inappropriate for a three-year-old to know and use.
3) "He said he don't like to be my friend leh."
Incorrect usage of singular and plural verbs is just unforgivable- most especially if they are aware of it. Period.
4) "You work at 8:30. Can?"
This will forever be one of the trademarks of Singapore. Haha!
5) "(insert a verb here) yourself!"
Correct: (insert a verb here) by yourself!
This will always be an awkward moment for me whenever I hear them say this. Take note: they use this phrase ALL THE TIME.
Apart from that, I also noticed that they have their way of constructing sentences which sometimes, foreigners like me get confused with. Proper usage of verbs and pronouns are also not exercised correctly that much which makes a disadvantage in the foundation of early childhood education. To better understand their language, I Google-d it and this is what made me understand the the language/dialect better. I guess being too diverse has its own drawback too. So many new things to learn and there's a year and half for me to do so!
1) "He took my one!"
Correct: He took mine!
Most of the students in our centre have this habit of using "my one" in lieu of "mine." I am not too sure if this is something I should be bothered about. But for now, I know it's cute whenever I hear them say this.
2) "Teacher, I cannot bluff right?"
Bluff is something I never wished to hear from my preschoolers. For one, it is eensy-bit harsh for a child; and two, it is just a bit inappropriate for a three-year-old to know and use.
3) "He said he don't like to be my friend leh."
Incorrect usage of singular and plural verbs is just unforgivable- most especially if they are aware of it. Period.
4) "You work at 8:30. Can?"
This will forever be one of the trademarks of Singapore. Haha!
5) "(insert a verb here) yourself!"
Correct: (insert a verb here) by yourself!
This will always be an awkward moment for me whenever I hear them say this. Take note: they use this phrase ALL THE TIME.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)