Pride

"I don't need Leah...."

So harsh yet so true...
But the girls made it much better...
And I'm proud of them...

What's Fair?

Just how fair is performance based bonus...?
Only God knows....and the people who decide on it...

Maybe it's time to move on...
When my bond ends...

6th year Dinner

The breeze gently brushed against my face,
I rested my hand in yours.
The waves lapped happily onto the shore,
I walked alongside by you.

The hot green tea warmed my heart,
I indulged in comfort ambience.
The order of food’s beyond my norm,
I feared the taste of raw.

Salmon, yellowtail, and swordfish,
I surprised myself by much.
Sweltering seafood hotpot,
I shared my joy with you.

6 years and one dinner...we should do this more often....love it...

Little Jovan

Yesterday Jovan ran to me...
and without hesitation, he took out his marker and drew on my leg...
he was so so happy when he did that...laughing all the way...
till i stared at him and told him sternly....
"Jovan! You are not allowed to draw on people's leg...see now so dirty..."
The smile on his face vanished...and for awhile i felt so bad...taking away his laughters...
He looked at me...handed over his marker and ran off...
A moment later, he came back with a piece of tissue....
and attempted to wipe off the markings on my leg...
and said..."oh no.....dirty...."

He's just so amazing....the things he does....it can't be explained...

Reminder

I had a good time with my students today...
It reminded me of why i became a teacher...

A week

It's been only a week...

And many more weeks will come...
Many more years will come...
I will stand by you...
In good faith...I will stand by you...

My ROM

My Wedding Website

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The Meal

Marketing for the ingredients,
Enjoying the company that i have.
Sniffing at the various herbs and spices,
Laughing at the absurd missing yellow lemons.

Starting the fire, heating the pan,
I stood by the side, watching in awe.
Washing up, clearing the space,
I attempted to assist to the best I can.

Savoring the tenderness of the roast chicken,
It's juiciness melts right into the heart.
Slurping the buttery wine of the pot mussels,
It's freshness sparks the spirit of the soul.

Believe me, I've enjoyed thoroughly...

Happy Birthday

Our Race

The Past

The shadows of the past keep lurking around,
Though it can be ignored, they will always be there.
To suppress the negatives of the past,
Requires strength beyond imaginable.

The bitterness of the past linger in my mouth,
Though it can be washed down, the after taste remains.
To salvage the hurts of the past,
Requires sweetness beyond imaginable.

The scars of the past paints a picture in my life,
Though it can be faded, the colours never washed off.
To forgive the origin of the past,
Requires faith beyond imaginable.

"Accept the past as the past, without denying it or discarding it..."
- Tuesday with Morrie, Mitch Albom

Flash back

As I stood amidst the students in the exam hall...
Walking down the rows, looking at them scribble intensely on the answer script...
Flash back of my own school days came flooding into my mind...

I can hear the familiar tune of the bell even as I alight from the bus...
It's gonna be yet another sprint into the school...
Scrambling through the gate, barely making it in time for attendance taking...
As the rest of the my school mates go through the motion of singing and taking the pledge...
I was already planning which tutorial to complete(copy) during my breaks...

Lectures and tutorials were spent mostly trying to stay awake...
Acting has became my profession, looking so studious yet my mind is set elsewhere...
Sitting beside the right person during tutorials is of utmost importance...
Someone who is willing to share her answer if the tutor ever picks on me...
And I'm forever praying that the tutors cannot remember my name...

CCA trainings were the best time of the day...
The jog to the park was never fulfilled, ending all the time at the playground instead...
But we trained hard and played hard...
With only 7 players, and no coach, we managed to clinch the runner-up title...
This is the one team which I'm truly proud of...

As the 'A' levels approaches, it's like a mad rush to catch up on all the work I've earlier neglected...
Taking only 4 subjects, I have a total of 7 'forced' consultations to attend each week...
Some in a group, some on a one-to-one basis...
But the long hours the tutors have sacrificed to coach me...
Their patience and tolerance....i will forever be grateful...

A short but memorable 2 years in college....
I really do miss my school days...

The Future

I'm just so caught up in the whirlpool of happenings since my last entry...
Everything is happening so fast...
I'm elated to see the puzzle of my life being pieced together by you...
I'm beginning to see the realism of the events...
Things that i once dreamed and hoped for...
Are finally going to be fulfilled...

The past will just be memories...
The future is ours to create...
It will not be a bed of roses...
But I will hold on to your promise...
I will trust and honour you...
I will love and cherish you...

A toast to our future....

Our Destinee

At the corner of my eyes, I saw the little black box,
Then the words followed...
For a moment you looked so shy, awaiting a favourable response from me,
So child-like, so innocent, so sweet.
Hiding my excitment, i returned a smile, wanting the moment to last longer...
Memories of our past 5 years flash through my mind,
All the joy and sorrow, laughters and tears.
Finally i consented, cos I believe...
This is the Destinee that seals our fate...
I love it...
Thank you so very much...

Run for Hope

Happy Teacher's Day

I'm disheartened,
My belief shaken.
But this day, your special thanks made my day...

I'm discouraged,
My spirit dampened.
But this day, your special thanks made my day...

I'm tired,
My energy drained.
But this day, your special thanks made my day...

Little cards of appreciation speak a thousand words,
Little gifts of thoughtfulness touch my heart.
A smile from you rekindles my passion,
A 'thank you' from you fires my heart.

Thank you to all my students who made my day....

Happy Teacher's Day!

Our Road Trip

The jam at the causeway was bearable,
because you were with me.
The long drive was not boring,
because you were with me.
The lost of direction was not fustrating,
because you were with me.

The child like excitment lights up your face,
I was happy to see you happy.
The drive up to Desaru fulfills your wish,
I was happy to see you happy.
The tasty lobster satisfy your hunger,
I was happy to see you happy.

The waterfall is enticing,
The playground for our future princes and princesses.
The optimisim of returning is undeniable ,
The road trip for our future family.
The desire is overwhelming,
The future is brightly lit.

A salute to our precious car....
which made all these possible....

Our education system

Today...or perhaps yesterday...
I finally understood how an education system can make or break a person...
I guess there's always a two side to everything...

CHild vs Young Adult

Well, if you are seventeen/eighteen years old, do you see yourself as a child or as a young adult?

If you are still a child,
I will forgive what you wrote,
I will not hold you against your meaningless accusations,
And I will understand that you said what you said in a moment of anger.

If you are a young adult,
then I will need to remind you,
that you are responsible for your words.
Your sprouts of heated words, showed your ugly side.
Even as you adorned the cross around your neck,
do you not feared that you will be judged on the final day?

Do not vent your frustrations on innocent people simply because you are stressd out due to bad academic results.
Do not undermine the jobs of people as you have no true knowledge of what they do.
Do not judge people's capability especially those who excel both in sports and paper qaulifications.
And most importantly, do not underrate our passion for teaching and our love for our students.

One day, when you grow up, when you mature into a young adult, then you will be sensible enough to see and understand the things we do.

Perfect Number

11-707

It' simply perfect....what else can i say....

Feel the magic

Now let the words tell the story....

Home to a 5-star hotel,
The king-sized bed, a heaven to us both.
Savour the fine taste of Bangkok,
Uptown delicacy to alley local dishes.
Braving the tutu rides,
Feel the magic of the city lights.

Welcome from Islamabad,
The men look alike, no women in sight.
Indulge in the scenic view of Silk route,
Majestic mountains to river flows.
Bumping along the rocky road,
Feel the magic of ancient wonders.

News from afar,
The overflowing flood, the landslide blocks the road.
Determined to reach the border,
National park to landslide point, furthest we can go.
Sighing deeply with disappointment,
Feel the magic of nature power.

Residing in a 2-men tent,
The comfort of our sleeping bag, the privacy for two.
Adrenaline rushed for the trek,
Steep ascend to glacier walk.
Hiking side by side,
Feel the magic of peace and tranquility.

Village shopping bazaar,
Full of men, still no women in sight.
Echoing the sound of trade,
Fresh vegetables and poultry to daily necessities.
Buying water and daily perks,
Feel the magic of people and culture.

Farewell visit to the mosque,
Carefully observed local customs, long sleeves and cap.
Removing shoes for respect,
Praying hall to university classrooms.
Taking pictures of the awesome building,
Feel the magic of religious influence.

Return flight to home,
Holding hands, dozing all the way.
Looking at the gallery with anticipation,
Mummy, sister and little baby.
Waving excitingly, kissing little prince,
Feel the magic of home.

Pakistan Silkroute & Rakaposhi Trek

Karimabad...climbing to eagle nest....
Children on the way to school....
Delicious BBQ beef along the Karimabad bazaar....
On the way to Khunjerab Pass....
Our bus driver (Ibram) and Guide (Ali)....
Road to Khunjerab Pass is closed due to flood....
Suspension Bridge at Gulmit....Baltit Fort.... View from Baltit Fort...Picking gems stones along KKH....Fresh Cherries...sweet...Village children of Minapin...First day of trek...Steep ascend... Saw that...there's where we want to go.... Making local butter....
Our first camp site...Hapacun campsite...Second day of trek...Another steep ascend.... Nearing Rakaposhi base camp....Our second campsite...Rakaposhi Base camp...
Before pitching our tent....
After pitching our tent....Third day of trek....Minapin Glacier...Scenic view of glacier... Making sour plum juice with sweet glacier water... Deeper than you think....End of glacier walk.... Him trying to lighten the load of the donkey...Quick descend back to Hapacun campsite...Fifth day of trek...Bridge back to Minapin village...Final farewell to Rakaposhi trek...Back in Minapin village...the little girl who's afraid of him..hahaha...Along KKH again...towards Gilgit...
Bazaar of Gilgit....Residents houses along KKH...Last view of KKH.... Back to Islamabad....
Last sight-seeing of Faisal Mosque before leaving for Home...14 days in total...
I love it all..
And I especially love the person with me all the while...

Leah


I am happy...because you make me happy...


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