As you may be aware, HS and I are teaching as part-time English teachers cum counsellors in the school. We earn less than McDonalds staff in singapore but we still dedicate our effort and time to help the students.
today, I was marking their exercises. nearly puke blood and died from excessive coughing. let me share with you what many have written which gave me a heart attack. I got it becos' i gave them the "obvious" answers in the previous slides i showed before the exercise.
Santa Claus
=> what they wrote
-- Christmas old man
-- santan claus
Buddha, please help me.... *cough cough*
2007年11月29日星期四
2007年11月28日星期三
12 degree celcius
wow... today the weather is so cold and i can't find my fake ears (the ear puffs). HS said she will help me to find later after the lesson. Let's hope we can find them. My student was right. He warned me the temperature is dropping to 12 degree celcius. emm... luckily i heeded his advice.
our hands were so cold. feel like fridge. Emm.. winter is here... boy, we are going to experience the coldness more and more.
Dunno whether my present for AL has reached singapore. Hopefully it reaches him before his bday.
We are counting down the days left for our return to singapore. HS and I will touch down singapore on 27th January 2008. Heard that venerables advised us to go back earlier but too bad, the departure date from taipei cannot be altered. We decided to spend quality time with our families and friends when we return. Emm, please prepare our return. juz joking!
Sigh, a few weeks later, our fav classmate, ven mm is going back to china. So sad! I really would miss her. she is such a nice pal, intelligent and kind. I wish she would be back soon. Hopefully china and taiwan will patch up their relationship then the students can stay longer in either countries. I hope we can spend more quality time with her also.
Time to get my consciousness back to the evening class. Write again next time. Bye.
P.S. to yy, dunno leh. I think the message board does not accept those censored words. hahaha
our hands were so cold. feel like fridge. Emm.. winter is here... boy, we are going to experience the coldness more and more.
Dunno whether my present for AL has reached singapore. Hopefully it reaches him before his bday.
We are counting down the days left for our return to singapore. HS and I will touch down singapore on 27th January 2008. Heard that venerables advised us to go back earlier but too bad, the departure date from taipei cannot be altered. We decided to spend quality time with our families and friends when we return. Emm, please prepare our return. juz joking!
Sigh, a few weeks later, our fav classmate, ven mm is going back to china. So sad! I really would miss her. she is such a nice pal, intelligent and kind. I wish she would be back soon. Hopefully china and taiwan will patch up their relationship then the students can stay longer in either countries. I hope we can spend more quality time with her also.
Time to get my consciousness back to the evening class. Write again next time. Bye.
P.S. to yy, dunno leh. I think the message board does not accept those censored words. hahaha
2007年11月27日星期二
An enjoyable day @ Ling Shan Temple
Last sat, we had a great time @ the Ling Shan Temple. I meant those who went (e.g. TS, HS, YW, SY, I and many venerables). It was really a good activity to build stronger bonding among us.
Actually, I tot I would not be able to make it as I had a fall on wednesday which left my thigh and the knee cap injured. Luckily the pain is bearable. All the master class students who went are split into diff groups to mingle with the undergrads.
I was fortunate to join Ven. MM's team. She is very clever and caring. Our team got my sister's fav color as the scarf - purple. We had many games. the worst is the one which needs us to barefoot and walk on stones. I tot I am already very weak already, but when I saw HS also complained, well, I am not that bad afterall.
The walk in the spring water was an adventure. The ven. instructor has given a lot of effort to make sure we wont catch a cold by feeding us with the gems of the Buddhist delicacies - ginger, bitter tea and chili. I was really afraid of water, but I have to take care of my partner, so I pretended not very scared. Actually, I have phobia for water. Once again, YW and HS kept complaining about the rough stones in the water. HS is better, in terms that she was still willing to walk (luckily she is my partner for the water game). Our dear meimei, YW was getting a lot of help from da-jiejie xiuhui.
The most fun was the finale which we requested the instructor and teacher to let us extend our stay and complete it. I was really fortunate to be in front with 3 venerables (esp with teacher MG). We hugged so close, and so committed to finish the game. Ven MJ and Sister XH were really super. They were the head of our line and they are able to demonstrate sacrificial of legs and body to get over the "river".
we ended our nite around 8pm. I don't think anyone wants to return so early as we still missed a game. But, there will be a next time. Hopefully, next round, YY, HY, DJ will join us too.
btw, the dinner was awesome... you have to cook your own noodles in a steamboat kind of machine and the sauces were tasty.
How wish it is time to go again.
p.s. fell sick after the trip :( cough.... cough... and with some cold. Think HS spread to me this round. We shared the same medicine now (ginseng pi-pa-gao sponsored by YW)... HEE
Actually, I tot I would not be able to make it as I had a fall on wednesday which left my thigh and the knee cap injured. Luckily the pain is bearable. All the master class students who went are split into diff groups to mingle with the undergrads.
I was fortunate to join Ven. MM's team. She is very clever and caring. Our team got my sister's fav color as the scarf - purple. We had many games. the worst is the one which needs us to barefoot and walk on stones. I tot I am already very weak already, but when I saw HS also complained, well, I am not that bad afterall.
The walk in the spring water was an adventure. The ven. instructor has given a lot of effort to make sure we wont catch a cold by feeding us with the gems of the Buddhist delicacies - ginger, bitter tea and chili. I was really afraid of water, but I have to take care of my partner, so I pretended not very scared. Actually, I have phobia for water. Once again, YW and HS kept complaining about the rough stones in the water. HS is better, in terms that she was still willing to walk (luckily she is my partner for the water game). Our dear meimei, YW was getting a lot of help from da-jiejie xiuhui.
The most fun was the finale which we requested the instructor and teacher to let us extend our stay and complete it. I was really fortunate to be in front with 3 venerables (esp with teacher MG). We hugged so close, and so committed to finish the game. Ven MJ and Sister XH were really super. They were the head of our line and they are able to demonstrate sacrificial of legs and body to get over the "river".
we ended our nite around 8pm. I don't think anyone wants to return so early as we still missed a game. But, there will be a next time. Hopefully, next round, YY, HY, DJ will join us too.
btw, the dinner was awesome... you have to cook your own noodles in a steamboat kind of machine and the sauces were tasty.
How wish it is time to go again.
p.s. fell sick after the trip :( cough.... cough... and with some cold. Think HS spread to me this round. We shared the same medicine now (ginseng pi-pa-gao sponsored by YW)... HEE
2007年11月18日星期日
Sunday without HS
This is a day to remember. HS went with Ven. MS to do promotion for our school yesterday. I think she is on the way back when I am typing this blog. Cool, she did us proud. She is the first Singaporean Ven MS approached to bring to do promotion for the school. I am really proud of this sister. THREE CHEERS FOR HS!! HIPHIP, HOORAY! x3
When watching her departed with ven MS and our junior, ven. MG and MY told me that I would need to go some other round too. I told them I couldn't cos' of my motion sickness, probably travel is a problem for me. Then they said I would drive. I told them driving is no problem but someone must know the route. haha.
It was fun replacing HS in doing the "xing-tang" duties. Ven. RY gave me chance to "DA-BAN" for two times though I didn't get the chance to sha-ban. Not very good still. I guess I was a bit nervous. Have to improve more. Ven RY also told me the fruits I have cut are not in similar shapes and sizes. I guess, I have to practise to cut more.
Actually, Ven RY is very cute too. She was telling me how she got her "jie-ba" and that hers are the most beautiful. I jokingly told her, probably HS's one is the nicest for she only got 1. Ven RY and I had a very full lunch as we were clearing the fruits, noodles, and soup. have to eat less tonight... else my weight will bounce back. I told TS i can eat more when HS is not around cos' no one is controlling my diet. .haha.. but of cos, once a while is ok. I still like her nagging.. .just like my sister @ home... both are so nagging.
Tonight, CJ, JL and I decided to eat the vegetarian shabu shabu @ jiaoxi. Let me and JL be the guinea pigs before bringing HS to go and eat bah! <- Excuses... just that I can't wait to try it. Also, we need to buy groceries again.. toilet paper is running out in my room... I think we have over-used. :( must start to use the toilet downstairs to save the papers.. hahahahaha
When watching her departed with ven MS and our junior, ven. MG and MY told me that I would need to go some other round too. I told them I couldn't cos' of my motion sickness, probably travel is a problem for me. Then they said I would drive. I told them driving is no problem but someone must know the route. haha.
It was fun replacing HS in doing the "xing-tang" duties. Ven. RY gave me chance to "DA-BAN" for two times though I didn't get the chance to sha-ban. Not very good still. I guess I was a bit nervous. Have to improve more. Ven RY also told me the fruits I have cut are not in similar shapes and sizes. I guess, I have to practise to cut more.
Actually, Ven RY is very cute too. She was telling me how she got her "jie-ba" and that hers are the most beautiful. I jokingly told her, probably HS's one is the nicest for she only got 1. Ven RY and I had a very full lunch as we were clearing the fruits, noodles, and soup. have to eat less tonight... else my weight will bounce back. I told TS i can eat more when HS is not around cos' no one is controlling my diet. .haha.. but of cos, once a while is ok. I still like her nagging.. .just like my sister @ home... both are so nagging.
Tonight, CJ, JL and I decided to eat the vegetarian shabu shabu @ jiaoxi. Let me and JL be the guinea pigs before bringing HS to go and eat bah! <- Excuses... just that I can't wait to try it. Also, we need to buy groceries again.. toilet paper is running out in my room... I think we have over-used. :( must start to use the toilet downstairs to save the papers.. hahahahaha
2007年11月15日星期四
Sumptuous Lunch
Today, TS, YW, HS, Ven. MZ and I went to Yilan to see different doctors. Actually I just went to buy medicine for my wounds and accompany the three ladies to see the miracle doctor who helped YW to fix back the faulty kneecap allowing her to walk properly.
Emm, the place and the doc is not very impressive. Actually there is some concern with the hygiene problem. I was a bit disgusted when they re-use the towels without replacing with clean washed ones. HS complained about the smelly bed. hahahaha... she is already so dirty and yet, she also cannot stand that place.
We have a sumptuous lunch @ the Di Shui Fang again. Same old dishes.. but YW, HS and I seem to love them as they are. Ven MZ was so cute. I didn't know she can eat so much food. It is really a blessing for us to have lunch with a venerable so freely. TS again showed her cooking skills. She is really worth up to the name of the best helper of our kitchen.
I ate so much this afternoon. Time to fast during dinner. HS went to bath immediately after lesson as she smelt of strong chinese herbal medicine and she was so dirty. Her clothes too. Eek...
Time to see the clothes we washed. Hope they are clean now. Write next time.
P.S. to all concerned, I am back to normal again... cos' i have recovered from my cough and flu. :D Thanks for all the concerns!
Emm, the place and the doc is not very impressive. Actually there is some concern with the hygiene problem. I was a bit disgusted when they re-use the towels without replacing with clean washed ones. HS complained about the smelly bed. hahahaha... she is already so dirty and yet, she also cannot stand that place.
We have a sumptuous lunch @ the Di Shui Fang again. Same old dishes.. but YW, HS and I seem to love them as they are. Ven MZ was so cute. I didn't know she can eat so much food. It is really a blessing for us to have lunch with a venerable so freely. TS again showed her cooking skills. She is really worth up to the name of the best helper of our kitchen.
I ate so much this afternoon. Time to fast during dinner. HS went to bath immediately after lesson as she smelt of strong chinese herbal medicine and she was so dirty. Her clothes too. Eek...
Time to see the clothes we washed. Hope they are clean now. Write next time.
P.S. to all concerned, I am back to normal again... cos' i have recovered from my cough and flu. :D Thanks for all the concerns!
2007年11月10日星期六
Tired
I feel very tired these few days. Probably becos' of the flu and cough. And worse still, I spread to others. Really feel very tired. I miss my family badly esp. when I am ill. Luckily, there is still pals like HS, TS around who showed concern frequently. I don't like to bother people, I guess i have to recover soon.
YW passed me a mask saying that it is a gift from YY. I was very happy to receive it - it is a black cute mask but i hope i wont need it. Cos' i want to recover. My eyes are quite painful. Sometimes, I feel like i am going to be blind. and my wounds on the hands are not recovering yet which causes another anxiety to me.
Sigh, what to do? Suddenly I missed the days with AL which we went out every weekends to watch a movie, eat hi-tea, or dinner. Or playing golf with AO in the green or driving range during evenings. But the one i miss most is to lie on the bed with my sis and chat till midnight.
Those were the days. Maybe in future, I would be missing the days I am in the classroom typing this blog and HS besides, browsing other's blogs.
Aren't we supposed to study? What are we doing? Emm, time to get back to study.
YW passed me a mask saying that it is a gift from YY. I was very happy to receive it - it is a black cute mask but i hope i wont need it. Cos' i want to recover. My eyes are quite painful. Sometimes, I feel like i am going to be blind. and my wounds on the hands are not recovering yet which causes another anxiety to me.
Sigh, what to do? Suddenly I missed the days with AL which we went out every weekends to watch a movie, eat hi-tea, or dinner. Or playing golf with AO in the green or driving range during evenings. But the one i miss most is to lie on the bed with my sis and chat till midnight.
Those were the days. Maybe in future, I would be missing the days I am in the classroom typing this blog and HS besides, browsing other's blogs.
Aren't we supposed to study? What are we doing? Emm, time to get back to study.
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