I am in chill mode. I didn't really feel like blogging since I came back to Singapore in early October. But I have a aim to write at least 1 post a month so this will be the month's post even though it is overdue. It is also my way of recording how I felt during this … Continue reading The Departure Chronicles: The End
My Last Lecture
During my last 3 weeks of being a school teacher, I wanted to share with my students my actual experience of the real world. I wanted to show them a way to survive, prosper and ultimately, be free. It was my last chance to speak in a classroom so I wanted to make it count. … Continue reading My Last Lecture
Kopi Talk opens
Today marks the opening of my Kopi Talk. Credit: socialknx.com You may use this link to contact me for drink sessions. I will be pleased to meet up to chat about my pet topics: Money, Health, Life. You may also simply write to me. It may take a while, but I promise to reply all emails. (Please note that … Continue reading Kopi Talk opens
The Departure Chronicles: this post is for my students
Credit: http://www.integrativemindfulness.net It is now in the open. My students know I am leaving. And that I blog. 2 of them have left comments. And some are still searching for my blog addy. I am running my last lectures now. I have been getting wonderful responses for these lessons from the students. The experience deserves a … Continue reading The Departure Chronicles: this post is for my students
平凡也是一种幸福 (The joy of being ordinary)
I seldom publish a new blog post so soon after my last one yesterday. But today is a special day. Credit: aninvitinghome.com It is Singapore's birthday! It is also my first time going to the Parade at the new indoor stadium on the actual National Day. It is my "last" in several ways too. My last month … Continue reading 平凡也是一种幸福 (The joy of being ordinary)
The Departure Chronicles: Reflections of my 13 years
This is a post reflecting my journey as a Teacher. It is part of The Departure Chronicles. The first post is here. I joined MOE in 2003, stayed in NIE (aka Teachers'College) for 2 years, and was posted to my first school in 2005. I joined my second (and current) school in 2012. Time really flew … Continue reading The Departure Chronicles: Reflections of my 13 years
The Departure Chronicles: Giving notice
Credits: http://www.entrepreneur.com I have given notice to the school. It's now official. But in a way, my notice was forced from me. I hate being forced, and this "twisting of my arms" just affirms my decision to leave the teaching service. The Departure Chronicles has a nice ring to it. Since young, I have always … Continue reading The Departure Chronicles: Giving notice
The Greed of Men
Pic Credits: voxukraine.org I have just heard something ridiculous. It seems that medical fees have gone up cos of medical subsidies! A friend went to see a doctor for flu. It normally cost about $20-$30 for consultation and simple medicine. But this time the fees amount to >$50! After some probing, it seems that medical … Continue reading The Greed of Men
The straws on my back
I wish this post is about colorful drinking straws that make people (and me) happy (think sweet drinks and parties), but it is not. Instead It is about straws that had piled on the camel's back and broke it. I am the camel. The cumulative effect of many small events (straws) at school have finally … Continue reading The straws on my back
Asset Finesse: Winning the Financial Game of Life
During the month of March, I took part in a financial competition. I was easily one of the older participant there, a bit paiseh (embarrassed) to win all the youngsters. But I made several new young friends, won a prize, taught my students, had lots of fun, and that's really what matters 🙂 The … Continue reading Asset Finesse: Winning the Financial Game of Life