To all the teachers I know, I salute you! Our job may not be as easy as ABC and yet, we always make other people see that being a teacher is as effortless as counting 123.
Happy Teacher's Day! ❤️
Showing posts with label Singapore Life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Singapore Life. Show all posts
Friday, September 5, 2014
It's Our Day!
Being in this industry for 4 years made me realize how versatile, serious, and patient I can and will be. I always find my stressful self wearing too many hats. Sometimes, I wear the "mommy" hat or oftentimes, the "disciplinarian" hat. Whatever hat it may be, I can never turn my back on being a preschool teacher. (even when many a nights I find myself giving up and jumping to the corprorate world!) A hug and a kiss from my children would make me forget all the doubts and stress in a snap.
To all the teachers I know, I salute you! Our job may not be as easy as ABC and yet, we always make other people see that being a teacher is as effortless as counting 123.
Happy Teacher's Day! ❤️
To all the teachers I know, I salute you! Our job may not be as easy as ABC and yet, we always make other people see that being a teacher is as effortless as counting 123.
Happy Teacher's Day! ❤️
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Twelfth Month
They say life is full of choices. It is either you risk what you have to experience new adventures or just stay where you are and keep wondering how life is outside your world. It is a no-go for the latter part and these wandering feet would love to take me to different places. It is now or never.
I was terrified and ecstatic when I knew I have finally decided to go here in Singapore. One thing made sure that something big was coming my way. It was after our Krumpinoy training, on our way home, and I was just sharing my thoughts about the job offer when my friend, Phill, shared with me a verse from the Book of Genesis. Right then and there I knew it was bound to happen. I was meant to leave and to spread my wings. There was a huge part in me that was about to change and I was embracing the thought whole-heartedly.
12 months, 365 days, or 52 weeks later, I am STILL here. I have been pushed to the edge many a time, met different kinds of people (both awesome and vicious), visited different places and yet, when I look back in those 12 months, all I can think of is the good life Singapore has given me, how wonderful immersing in three different cultures, and being able to experience mouth-watering delicacies. Hate is too much of a burden if I entertain it. Spread the love, instead, because life is so damn good.
Dear God, You have been nothing but loving and caring to me. I cannot think of any reason as to why I am a recipient of so many good things in life.
It was when I packed my suitcase, boarded the airplane alone, and lived in an apartment with strangers that I have realized what relationships, making decisions, and starting over truly mean. I have made one of the best decisions in life when I came here. When your intuition is telling you something, go ahead and do it. You will never know what surprise your gut feeling is in store for you.
As the cliché goes, "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." Remember: You only live once.
Happy anniversary, Singapore!
I was terrified and ecstatic when I knew I have finally decided to go here in Singapore. One thing made sure that something big was coming my way. It was after our Krumpinoy training, on our way home, and I was just sharing my thoughts about the job offer when my friend, Phill, shared with me a verse from the Book of Genesis. Right then and there I knew it was bound to happen. I was meant to leave and to spread my wings. There was a huge part in me that was about to change and I was embracing the thought whole-heartedly.
12 months, 365 days, or 52 weeks later, I am STILL here. I have been pushed to the edge many a time, met different kinds of people (both awesome and vicious), visited different places and yet, when I look back in those 12 months, all I can think of is the good life Singapore has given me, how wonderful immersing in three different cultures, and being able to experience mouth-watering delicacies. Hate is too much of a burden if I entertain it. Spread the love, instead, because life is so damn good.
Dear God, You have been nothing but loving and caring to me. I cannot think of any reason as to why I am a recipient of so many good things in life.
July 2013: The Newcomer
July 2014: Enjoying life with an ice cream sandwich
(after losing 15lbs and changing 2-3 hairstyles)
It was when I packed my suitcase, boarded the airplane alone, and lived in an apartment with strangers that I have realized what relationships, making decisions, and starting over truly mean. I have made one of the best decisions in life when I came here. When your intuition is telling you something, go ahead and do it. You will never know what surprise your gut feeling is in store for you.
As the cliché goes, "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." Remember: You only live once.
Happy anniversary, Singapore!
Sunday, June 15, 2014
People and Places
Took a few photographs to help me remember the best of Singapore using my Fujifilm X20. Locations of these photos are pretty popular and maybe, you have seen it in other blogs, but somehow, these photographs will forever be stucked in my heart and mind. Walking in these amazing places have served as a rainbow through out the storm.
Thank you, Singapore. I have yet to witness your greatness.
Thank you, Singapore. I have yet to witness your greatness.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
On Weekends
In search for some quiet place where I could chill, read a book, or practically, just sit down and have an alternative environment, I always spend my weekends outside wandering about. Tiong Bahru is known for its modernity. This area may have been known for where the first established land of now called HDB, but as what they say: the old, when restructured, comes out more beautiful. I always consider myself lucky to have found an apartment along these alternative shops. I, finally, can say that I live in a decent area of a cosmopolitan country.
One of my favorite spots here in Singapore, apart from Haji Lane, is Yong Siak Street. This area is definitely not short on great food, drinks, and novelty shops. I always find myself walking around here since it is just few minutes away from my place. Many a times have I seen myself drooling over scrumptious pastries and special teas. Books and all those artsy trinkets have always caught my eye. Seeing myself in this kind of place made me realize this: "Oh yes, I am going to survive my 2-year stay in Singapore!" I will not deny it and I know there is more to try and see, but I have found the perfect place to enjoy and have an awesome time.
Books Actually
Mon: 11am-6pm
Tue-Fri: 11am-9pm
Sat: 10am-9pm
Sun: 10am-6pm
Woods in the Books
Mon: Closed
Tue-Sat and PH: 11am-8pm
Sun: 11am-6pm
Stangelets
Mon-Fri: 11am-8pm
Sat and Sun: 10am-8pm
Plain Vanilla Bakery
Tue-Fri: 11am-8pm
Sat: 9am-8pm
Sun: 9am-6pm
One of my favorite spots here in Singapore, apart from Haji Lane, is Yong Siak Street. This area is definitely not short on great food, drinks, and novelty shops. I always find myself walking around here since it is just few minutes away from my place. Many a times have I seen myself drooling over scrumptious pastries and special teas. Books and all those artsy trinkets have always caught my eye. Seeing myself in this kind of place made me realize this: "Oh yes, I am going to survive my 2-year stay in Singapore!" I will not deny it and I know there is more to try and see, but I have found the perfect place to enjoy and have an awesome time.
Books Actually
Mon: 11am-6pm
Tue-Fri: 11am-9pm
Sat: 10am-9pm
Sun: 10am-6pm
Woods in the Books
Mon: Closed
Tue-Sat and PH: 11am-8pm
Sun: 11am-6pm
Stangelets
Mon-Fri: 11am-8pm
Sat and Sun: 10am-8pm
Plain Vanilla Bakery
Tue-Fri: 11am-8pm
Sat: 9am-8pm
Sun: 9am-6pm
Tue: 8:30-6pm
Wed and Thu: 8:30-10pm
Fri and Sat: 8:30-11pm
Sun: 8:30-6pmTuesday, 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.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Lost Kid In A Park
After visiting the National Museum of Singapore, I strolled around the area to find a place where I can sit down and read a book. I was surprised with the beauty and wonder that lies behind the museum- Fort Canning Park.
The museum showcased the 50th anniversary of Singapore television with an exhibit of media through out the time. Different living galleries are also present in the museum- food, film, photography, and fashion.
Seeing the rapid development and vast progression of this, indeed, cosmopolitan country through this exhibit, I can say that being exposed to different cultures made Singapore truly diverse and culture-enriched. And to top it all off, I found out that Christian Dior was the biggest influence in their fashion. Makes sense!
Right before I crossed the street, this view took my breath away. Fort Canning Park is one of the historical landmarks of Singapore. Artefacts have been preserved here and up to this day, you can still see some of the remains from the golden age. Here is the list of the things you should not miss when you visit the park.
The museum showcased the 50th anniversary of Singapore television with an exhibit of media through out the time. Different living galleries are also present in the museum- food, film, photography, and fashion.
Seeing the rapid development and vast progression of this, indeed, cosmopolitan country through this exhibit, I can say that being exposed to different cultures made Singapore truly diverse and culture-enriched. And to top it all off, I found out that Christian Dior was the biggest influence in their fashion. Makes sense!
Right before I crossed the street, this view took my breath away. Fort Canning Park is one of the historical landmarks of Singapore. Artefacts have been preserved here and up to this day, you can still see some of the remains from the golden age. Here is the list of the things you should not miss when you visit the park.
Pictures are taken by yours truly using iPhone 4s and edited using VSCOcom app.
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