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preferred to be called: qI
years of existence: Officially 23
preoccupied with: running, rowing, slacking, stoning, the internet, cafes , star-gazing

*loves:
the sea
sea breeze
stars
teh
kaya toast
adidas
mocha
nike sports bras

*DREAMS:
GTO Wanna-Be
Boat shed by the Reservoir
Sunrise by the Beach
Driver in shades

PDA phone
Travel
Adidas shades
Tees and shorts for teaching
Notebook- A gold coloured one?
iPOD Nano 4GB
driving licence
Fossil Gold Wallet
backpack
track pants

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I realised dat every Monday I'll experience this throbbing in my head. Haha.."Monday Throbs" but thk goodness, this Monday is a short one. Why. Cos it's the start of the kids' exams! So we get to leave early or rather, we dun haf to rush for lessons.

And tmr's a Public Holiday! I tink Im having pms..that's why im not feeling too well. But oh well. hope my yee-ma can just come and spare me the "torture" haa. Doing weights later..sighh..my life-less life!

3:38 PM
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Our school invited vendors to conduct a workshop for the teaching staff this afternoon. The thot of staying back till 6pm did turn me off initially. But after attending the workshop, i realise I walked away with many enriching ideas and insights. Oh and special thks to the trainer who had really spend a lot of effort to provide us with as much info and to mk the session an interesting one.

And of course, I had a better idea of my personality profile. There were many grey areas but roughly, I guess that's how my personality is.

ENTJ

Frank, decisive, assume leadership readily. Quickly see illogical and inefficient procedures and policies, develop and implement comprehensive systems to solve organizational problems. Enjoy LT planning and goal-setting. Usually well-informed, well read, enjoy expanding their knowledge and passing it on to others. Forceful in presenting their ideas.

11:44 PM
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The waffles came as a pleasant surprise.

But it felt heartwarming to haf a yummy waffle after one hectic morning under the sun! And having naughty kids playing a fool!

Actually I had 2 haha..so it was a hearty breakfast and lunch!

11:40 PM
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Some photos taken from our 10km db challenge held last Saturday. We came in 5th!!

11:20 PM
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A room.

The after-rain ambience.

FM 93.3 playing at the backgrd. The soothing songs.

With a guy, I felt weird. He was quite nice to have got me a cup of coffee.

Dat was the feeling dat I've nt had for q some time. It was just the mood. But I was busy keying in my stuffs while he was doing his own stuffs too. Maybe it was just me. haha

But I kind of enjoyed the moment =)

7:57 PM
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Weekends seems to pass in a flash.

I woke up @ 6am on a Saturday morning, wondering what day was it. After stoning for some time, I realised dat it was a Saturday haha.

And yes, Saturday we had a 10km race. Competing with the rest of the 17 other boats, we were the only all-girls boat. It had been a great race. All the shoutings, encouragement, paddle fights as boats got closer and of cos, the sharp observation of our cox who made the right turn dat brought us to the 5th position. Our timing was approximately 55min in the big, fat boat. I felt "high" after the race, maybe partly contributed by my 2 cups of kopi-peng in the morning. But yeah, we did haf an enjoyable race despite not redeeming our free beer. haha.

Sunday had been a so-called recovery trg. Felt my body stiff and aching. Fatigue was building up, I felt. Maybe cos of the consecutive trg sessions. Oh and when we rowed to the Esplanade, my dad allowed us to go under the "waterfall" created by the Merlion. There were so many tourists staring @ us!! haha it felt a lil silly..but fun.

The coming week is projected to be yet another hectic but hopefully fruitful one.

Training
Officially, we have an extra trg day which is Wednesday. On top of dat, we're still expected to fulfil one more day of weights on our own.

Havent had time to get down for long runs. Hopefully dis week, I'll be able to have more time to do my runs.

Oh and we'll be having a pacing session dis coming Sunday.

School

This week will be the last week for NAPFA retest for the students. Hopefully, they will "zheng qi yi dian". And my dept will also be busy with the plannings for after-exam activities.

I tink I might have to conduct more rememdial lessons with my NA class oso. They dun even have their workbooks *fume*

No news of my status yet. Maybe I shld start asking my HOD liao.

8:24 PM
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Dad finally decides to cut his hair. haha after listening to 'advices' from many. =)

But his moustache / beard is here to stay for a few more weeks I supposed. heh

6:50 PM
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Friendster has dis section "Who's Viewed Me". Amongst the many thumbnails of ppl who's viewed my profile, I saw this couple photo. They look "xing fu" being together. Im glad for you. =)

9:46 PM
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Took a cab back home after finishing my weights session @ Kallang. I was indecisive on the venue for my weights session dis afternoon, whether to go Kallang or Hougang. But in the end I still decide on going to the "lao di fang" for my weights session and the non aircon environment is a plus point. But cant believe I actually took a cab home haa..q wasteful. But the fatigue kind of overcome me, so there goes my money. =(

This afternoon I managed to get some time with my class's "4 heavenly kings" to gif them chemistry remedial haa. One of them kerna detention, so I requested for him to do remedial with me instead..who knows the rest of his clique wanna join in.

During the remedial, it was the first time I saw them soooooo attentive. haa and I laughed in front of them, telling them dat it was the first time I see them so serious in class. I think when they're in small grps, it's so much easier to manage. But when a whole class of them are in class..woah..scare me!

And I tink guys are much more manageable personally. Somehow, I dunno how to break the barrier btw myself and the girls. Girls are more wilful..I feel. It requires some kind of charisma and tactic to manage them. Im still exploring.

9:28 PM
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Im sleepy..

*yawnz*

Can hardly open both my eyes liao..

3:31 PM
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Ooo..the sun is terrible. *scorched*

Took our time trial dis morning. I did improved for 2.4km. Tink I ran 11:13, an improvement but still q some time away from my target.

We had our lunch @ Marina Sq after much fuss. Coincidentally, I met this cute Malay guy who was in the same TPP class as me. He was telling me dat he'll be having his observation next week. But I've nt heard of mine coming up..hmm. Wonder will I have an observation.

arghh..Im feeling super warm now..from one whole morning of sun. *bleah*

Dad just told me dat we'll be having an extra day of training next week. Most likely, it'll be a wednesday.

5:58 PM
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Just went to see a dr for my eczema. *Bleah* my doctor commented that I look more tanned..haha. Eh been under the sun for the past 2 weeks due to Napfa tests in school. And for the 2 more weeks to come! Think it's time to put sunblock..I hate eczema..grr..make me scratch.

Been loading on carbo this week..like bread, biscuits...etc. Super unhealthy and of cos..my weight has thus, increased by 2kg. So Im like 52.4kg..had my weight taken yest. But seriously, i feel heavier oso.Not a good sign. (Better stop it!)

Beginning to feel the stress as a contract teacher haha. Maybe that's why I've been bingeing on carbo! Grr.. Realised that sometimes my approach is too straight..so time to review and move it.

No doubt the fatigue is building up, esp when there's not enough sleep. But I guess everyday has been a learning and "growing" (muscles growing cos of the trg haha) day. So i look forward to every day!

10:04 AM
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The pictures taken during the combined bday celebration with CY at Essential Brews.

11:32 PM
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oK I've been informed of the arrangement of my chemistry classes. So Im gonna have to tk all the chemistry classes I haf tmr plus one more period of express chemistry. So in all, i've got to tk 5 periods of chemistry straight!

Hopefully I'll be able to handle their curriculum well. My last 2 chemistry periods are practical lessons in fact. Wonder if I'll be able to handle the lessons well enough. kampateh!!!

7:21 AM
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An MTV dat GY shared with me. Thanks bro =)

Personally, I feel that the MTV is well shot, bringing out the "feel" of the song. The lyrics, yes..no doubt was what I have felt not long ago, I tink I haf learnt to cope with my emotions..not allowing myself to fall too deep whenever the past come to me.

Enjoy the MV =)

11:55 PM
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Read an article on SHAPE magazine on "sadness survival" and got to know a lil more bout depression.

It writes dat "normal grief can be pegged to a 6-month time limit. That's because half a year is about the time one takes to go thru the emotional rollercoaster ride."

"they found a pattern in the grieving process. The first was a dip in disbelief...this was followed by a peak in yearning ...at 4 months. Then, anger took over 5 months after the loss...researchers found dat if negative emotions persist after 6 months, it reflects a more-difficult-than-average ability to adjust to the loss."

The article did suggest a few ways to get thru the problem - "nipping depression in the bud". Generally, a thorough coverage of the problem and possible solutions.

9:51 PM
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The sun has been really terrible these days. And I find my skin condition worsening with exposure and perspiration. I tend to scratch when I perspire and plus the sun datz scorching and "drying" up my skin, my enzyme kinda relapsed. =( So yesterday I went to get some ANTI-sun "equipments"



Here, I've gotten the Nutrogena Sun Block. Heh sthg new for me. I've always been using banana boat so it's a new venture for me. Then, Nivea After-Sun spray- A new product trial for me too. And lastly, Nivea strawberry lip balm.



Here's sthg new for my hair. A new brand im trying out- Kerasys. I've bought both their shampoo and conditioner, so far it's been working q fine for my chemically-treated hair. Despite the sun's exposure, my hair still feels quite moisturised.



These are facial stuffs dat my mum had passed to me quite some time ago. Hardly used them these days..sigh. Especially after my evening trainings, I'll be freaking tired and lazy to put them on. So results...bad skin =( So now on, I shall attempt to put them on, at least during night time!

6:51 PM
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Having watched Freedom Writers set me thinking again bout one's beliefs and faith.

The final part of the movie shows Ms G questioned by the authorities on whether her teaching method will work on other batches of students, she answered in doubt "I dun know." But she has chosen to continue the journey dat she has chosen to embark, regardless of the results.

Many a times, we find ourselves holding back. Questions come floating into our minds, "Is it worth the effort?" , "Havent I got better things to do?", "How long can I/we last?" Yes, it's true that one will nv know the results of the effort put in. We always have a choice- To do it or not to do it. Follow our belief and faith I will say. But mk sure our beliefs is firm and strong enough to get us there.

I choose to follow my beliefs. Keep going.

11:14 PM
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It feels quite loser-ish that I have to use detention to "threaten" the class which I was taking for relief just now.

I thot my face looks stern enough liao. And yet those little monkeys still dare to climb over my head. They cant seemed to sit still at their seats. Is there a reason that explains their behavious?

1:25 PM
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My latest likings:-

Running shoes: Saucony

Sports Bra: Nike

Other apparels: Adidas & Puma

Gadgets: Ipod Nano

11:28 PM
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明月几时有，把酒问青天

11:24 PM
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Results of the test run:

Shoe feels a lil small. Nontheless, the support and cushioning felt great! =) I feel like getting another pair! haha

And this is my first time having my nano company me for my run. *Running to the groove* Maybe I shld start compiling a playlist for my runs.

10:30 PM
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Yeah I bought a new pair of saucony! *excited* Test run later?? hmm...

7:31 PM
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