A Sleepy Headstart...

What a sleepy headstart to this week..Term 4, Week 7....This is the week that pupils start their year-end examinations...and it will go on till next week. It's sure gonna be a tiring 2 weeks for me with all the exam markings and what not...

Having my free period now. Just feel like dozing off for a while but I know if I were to do so, I will end up not being able to wake at 9.50a.m to go back to class.

Ok...better get back to work. Gonna prepare some powerpoint slides for the Oral practice with the class later.

8th Day of Syawal

Today is the 8th day of Syawal....More visitings to be done today. However, got to wait for my brother- and sister-in-law's families to arrive as they have not come to our place yet for Hari Raya. My bro-in-law is working today and so that means we will only start our visiting rounds in the afternoon after 3pm.

Hubby, Mummy and I initially decided to visit some of Mummy's relatives in Yishun area earlier today but both Hana and Adam were sleeping so soundly till 2.15p.m....and on top of that, Nadia Al-Insyirah had called Mum to inform her that Bik Wati and her were already on their way to Mum's place so our plan to go to Yishun had to be shelved till tomorrow.

We are planning to rent Jerry's car for tomorrow. Have already sms-ed June about it but yet to receive confirmation from her. Hopefully nobody is renting their car tomorrow or else we may have to end up taking cab throughout the whole day tomorrow and it will surely cost quite abit 'cos we are going around the whole island of Singapore as Mummmy's relatives are located throughout the island!

In terms of visiting friends and relatives for the past 1 week, we have only managed to visit our neighbours' houses and my former neighbours' houses in Marsiling. We have so many more peopel to visit for this Hari Raya. I wonder if we can ever cover all the places within a month(as it is...we won't be able to go away from our area during the weekdays because by the time we come back from work and get ready, it's almost 8pm)! On top of that, Hana is not with Hubby and I on weekdays as Mummy is taking care of her. She only comes back on Friday evenings so that means our visitings have to be carried out on Ftriday nights, Saturdays and Sundays.

Hmmm....it's almost 3pm but Hubby has yet to receive call from his brother to inform him that they are on the way here. We are getting ready now and if my in-laws are late, we are going to our neighbour's house first while waiting for them.

Since this 'queen mother' needs to get ready and polish up her face...hehehehe....I'd better sign off now before 'Big Boss' makes a lot of noise about me taking my own sweet time to get ready. Hahaha...

Till then, God bless...

PSLE Marking

Today is the 3rd day of PSLE marking. Unfortunately, I am not involved in the marking exercise, together with 2 other permanent teachers and 6 contract teachers. What do we have to do? We still have to report to school at 8 every morning and leave the premise at 5p.m. The last 2 days were spent preparing certificates and ribbons and what-nots for the Prize Giving Ceremony. Today, we were assigned to find evidences for SEM report. By 9.40a.m, I had completed my share of searching for the evidences.

Not that I have totally completed finding the evidences. It's just that I am unable to continue today because the person whom I am supposed to go after, is on leave today. Hopefully he will be back tomorrow.

So, for the next 6 hours or so, I will try to finish up the SA2 Compo marking so that I can enjoy my Hari Raya visits during the weekend and hence, exchange the papers with another colleague on Monday.

Oh...I am feeling hungry now and there's nothing to eat. Let me check in the pantry if there's any biscuit for me to munch. This is the trouble when you are not occupied. You will end up binging on food....so...that says about my body size huh? Hahahaha....

Alright...better get back to my marking.

Till then, God bless...

The Day Has Come...

Selamat berhari Raya....

Ucapanku untuk semua...

Maaf dipinta dan diberi...

Semoga ikatan berkekalan abadi...

Yeay....!!!! Finally...the day has come...it's the 1st of Syawal. It's the time to celebrate this festive joyous occasion with beloved Hubby and Hana.

As I am typing this blog, I am at my mum's place, waiting for my brother- and sister-in-law to come here to fetch my family to Obek Eda's house in Hougang. That will be the last house for today. We didn't go to many houses today. As usual, the first day of Syawal will be used up to go to parents-in-law's place in Pasir Ris, Hubby's uncle's house in Serangoon, Mum's place in Marsiling, then it's Home Sweet Home! However today, my in-laws have planned to go to Obek Eda's house at night...so, here we are, waiting for my in-laws to arrive.

Managed to snap some photos at home before leaving for Pasir Ris. Enjoyz....

Till then, God bless...

With the help of my fantastic neighbour, helmi, we managed to have a nice photo taken as all the previous photos were "spoilt" by Hana showing funny faces.

Hana and neighbour, Izzuandi

Hubby and Hana taking a nap after makan at Mum's place(exhausted by the visits made earlier)

Counting Down

Exhaustion aside, lethargy ignored...I am now looking forward, rather, counting down to the 1st of Syawal. That's when we, Muslims, will celebrate the joyous occasion after going through the most testable period during the month of Ramadhan. I just ca't wait to enjoy all the sumptous dishes that Mom is going to prepare.

This evening I will go to Causeway Point to get another pair of shoes for Hana and Hubby. Hana has already got 2 pairs of shoes...but me, being kiasu, wanting my daughter to put on matching shoes and costume accessories, have been shopping like MAD for her. Always insufficient number of dresses, traditional costumes and what not. I'd better stop this very bad habit before my account runs dry...hahahaha.....

Whatever it is, Hari Raya is the best time for children and I will not allow my princess to miss the fun.

Having said that, here's wising all Muslim counterparts....Eid Mubarak!

Till then, God bless...

Super Lethargic

Arrgghhh...I am so tired! There's no way can I ever describe how tired I am these few days and I am sure this will go on till next week. Have been busy baking cookies at Mom's place I don't have a baking oven at home(should get 1 by end of this year so that I can do all the bakings at home instead of travelling to and from Mom's place every day).

I thought teaching in the morning will give me ample time to bake cookies in the afternoon. Well, it may be the case but for my situation, it's different. The moment I reach Mom's place, Hana expects me to entertain her all the way. How to bake cookies when I have to sit and play with her? In the end, I am left with only 2 to 3 hours to do the baking. Well, of course that's insufficient timing because preparing the ingredients itself requires some time. I can't get Mom to prepare the ingredients for me because there will be 2 'monsters'(Hana and Adam) who will disturb her everytime she is in the kitchen. So everything falls solely on me.

This year is also the first year that we are not accepting any orders of Hari Raya cookies and dishes as I just could not find the time to spare to bake for other people. Hubby's former colleagues have been bugging him about this year's supply of cookies and dishes. We are terribly sorry to disppoint them this year but at the same time, we do hope that they do accept our reasons for not being able to accept their orders.

So for this week and next, I will be going to Mom's place immediately after school just to do the baking. Over the weekend, we are going to bake pineapple tarts and 'makmur'. These two cookies take alot of time to do and I hate doing them but no choice lah...Mom doesn't want to buy these 2 traditional kuihs from other people. I wonder when I am going to find the time to decorate my own home when I am so busy at Mom's place. Hopefully Hubby will be able to help me do all the last minute decorations this weekend as he won't be going to Mom's place.

I am sure I will be dog-tired by Hari Raya. Mom also needs help in cleaning up her home for the Hari Raya. It's difficult to get the others in the house to help with the cleaning. t's very frustrating! I have to clean my house, clean up my mother's house and do all other chores for both houses! What do they take me for? A maid???? It's all because they know that I can handle all these things by myself. But then, it's unfair isn't it?

Ok, ok...I'd better not nag. I am tired but I still have markings to complete. Better go back to my marking or else I won't be able to go back on time today!

Till then, God bless...

Happy 1st Birthday Adam!

Today is Adam's (my nephew) 1st birthday. Well, a year ago, he was born prematurely. At the time of birth, he was so tiny...just the size of a palm(or just slightly bigger). He had tubes all over him. It was a painful sight to see such a minute baby being kept in the incubator with wires everywhere. He was in the ICU for about 1 month before being transferred to another special nursery. I can't remember what that nursery is called.

However, looking at Adam today, a year later, so much has changed. He has grown alot(even though still very small in size). He is so smart and I am sure he will grow up to be a handsome young man. But Adam, being handsome only is not enough, OK. You must be well-mannered, well-respected, intelligent and be someone who can contribute to the nation positively. I am sure his parents will take good care of him and bring him up well so as not to spoil his future.

I don't have his photos in hand at the moment. Will find time to upload some pics one of these days.

Till then, God bless...

2nd Day of PSLE

Today is the second day of the PSLE. Pupils are sitting for the Math paper today. I am crossing my fingers for Valarie to do much, much better than the Prelims. Please Val...don't disappoint your parents and me...

Beginning of PSLE

To all my Primary 6 pupils, ALL THE BEST to you for your exams. May you guys be able to sail through all the 4 papers smoothly with as little hiccups as possible. My prayers will be with you. May you do well for the exams and move on to a good secondary school where a whole new great experience awaits. Especially to Valarie, my sporty-noisy-boisterous-helpful-loving neighbour, please don't disappont your parents and me. Give your best and please put aside your HORRIBLE(hahahahaha) attitude while sitting for the exams.

To all the parents out there, whose child is sitting for any of the major exams this year....continue to give your moral support to your child. This is the time when your child needs all the support and not nagging from Mummy and Daddy. As it is, they are exhausted from the continuous revision. Hence, let's not add further pressure on them. They are humans just like us, who need all the TLC(Tender Loving Care).

Tll then, God bless....

So Sleepy...!!!

What a way to start the day! With sleepiness? All thanks to me not having my cup of coffee during my pre-dawn meal just now. Look at what is happening to me now!!! I am having problems opening up my eyes. What's worse....sitting in an-airconditioned staff room, the sleepier I feel.

Arrggghhh...let me do some stretching exercises first. Hopefully that will perk me up abit. Luckily there's no reason for me to stay in school till quite late. So, when the bell rings at 12.50p.m., once I have dismissed all the angels from school...I will run back home and head for the bed! Frankly speaking, I have been feeling rather lethargic lately, especially since I was down with the sore throat. That sore throat that I had, caused me to have 4 days of high fever! Last week was quite a terrible week for me when my sore throat acted up against me. Was on medical leave on Wednesday. Went to the clinic but the doctor did not start me on any antibiotics. I was given 2 days' MC but I only used up 1 day.

Went back to school on Thursday when I should be resting at home. No choice....I had to bring a class of 40 pupils to Sree Narayana Mission Home for the Aged and Sick for their CIP. After the trip, my fever got worse. Normally, it takes me only 10 minutes to walk to and from school. However, last Thursday, it took me HALF HOUR to walk because I was so sick. I wanted to take the cab but I thought my home was so near that it would be redundant to take the cab.
as I was walking home, I just felt like crying my heart out as my legs were trembling and my head was throbbing furiously. The moment I reached home, I headed for my bed and BAM! I slept all the way till 7pm!

After waking up, took my medication. At 3am on Friday, my fever shot up once again. I decided not to go to work that day. So at 10a.m., I went back to the clinic. By then, the doctor said that both my tonsils were swollen and that had caused my fever to shoot up. Immediately, he prescribed some antibiotics for me. Now, I have gained back my "beautiful" voice. I am EXHILIRATED that I am able to project my voice in class once again! With my powerful voice, it's so much easier to control all those angels. Hahahaha...

OK, today Hubby and I are breaking fast at Hubby's uncle's house. He lives just opposite our block. What shall I buy for them? Roti John? Doughnuts? Cakes? I am not sure yet. Shall decide later!

Oh...now that I am awake, I'd better go back to my marking. I aim to complete my marking by 10.20a.m. so that when lessons end at 12.50p.m., I can "cabut"!

Till then, God bless...