ThE rOaD nOt TaKeN.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Okie, I've noticed that recently my 'blogging battery' is a little bit drained, not because nothing interesting is happening (on the contrary, it can be quite 'xiong' to keep track), but I seem to be doing my entries in the day instead of at night like the initial phase.
To recap:
had some interesting lessons yesterday on teaching text types. Turns out we need to do group presentations during the course and so there was a mad scramble for gp mates and the equally impt presentation topics.
it was made worse when the tutor arbitrarily decided to change it from 3 members to a gp to 2 members only! So now my newly formed gp is in a dilemma as to who to 'chop'. Thinking of sacrificing myself (so noble, rite?), but still need another teammate to form a new gp... still hunting!
Need to remind myself to be more adaptable as all things in life (and the classroom) are in a constant state of flux, so instead of complaining about things beyond my control, I should think about having a gd time anyway. Sort of challenge myself to be flexible and fluid like water... quite Zen rite?
We had a break for the director's welcome ceremony (which is like the boss of NIE giving a speech). The usual performances : dance, speeches/sharings, video presentations. Fortunately, there was a special performance by this gp called GoReca(?) which was basically kids who have learnt circus skills like acrobatics, juggling, etc. It wasn't Cirque du Soleil but the enthusiasm of the kids was amazing.
Watching them juggle reminded me of the time when I went to Club Med Bintan and tried to pick up juggling. It's actually quite fun and is apparently an exercise in 'diverse concentration'. Didn't manage to master, maybe will try again over the weekend(where can I find 3 balls?)
Dear Wife was unhappy due to a misunderstanding over dinner. We were supposed to have chicken curry, but she thought it was supposed to be 'yong tau foo'. I think she was looking forward to it, so it kinda pissed her off. So she gave me the 'black' face the entire night and retired early while I was still doing work. Haiz...
Woke up this morning and decided to mend the bridge by buying breakfast from the market and cooking 'yong tau foo' for dinner tonight. No opportunity to cook tonight as my last class today ends at 730pm. So quickly settled it when I came back.
AC
