Happy countdown!!=)

It has been eons ever since I last popped by here. Time flies...and it's only now, the last day of year 2009, that I have this sudden urge to blog again. How unexpected! And I really couldn't believe one year has just flew past like a rocket!

Despite the ever-changing daily happenings, one thing has always been a constant. And that is...God working wonders in my life! He reveals His presence every now and then, even though i couldn't really tell you exactly how now. But somehow, I just know that God is there!:) The greatest thing to be thankful for this year is my enrollment into uniSIM Bachelor of Early Childhood with management course next July. God really paved the way for me! Everything just falls into place in His time. It's gonna be a 4 years part-time course if I complete all my modules smoothly. A period of trust and reliance on Him I guess? Know it's gonna be tough to study and work, yet I believe God will carry me through.=)

Thank God for another big lesson learnt. Perhaps at the start I was merely being misled by you. What did you treated me as? I wonder. Why did you give me false hopes, thinking that you might be...THE ONE? Your sudden coldness and distant actually affected me quite alot, but I was glad I sorted out with you just last week. Are we really friends now or are we not? I could still feel a distance between us, but I guess I would try my best to be friendly and normal to you. I'm no longer wavering on to the hope that you would be THE ONE, because I came to realise, you are just not MY ONE. Well, it was a mistake from the start. So be it. Move on. Pray fervently. Wait. Be still. And one day, my prince will come...yeah?=)

In year 2010, my resolutions are:
1) To give my best at work(and that includes giving my best to the children!)
2) To love and grow my Sunday School kids in God's word
3) Most importantly, to hunger more for God's word and spend quality time with Him everyday!!!

Happy blessed 2010 everyone!=)

Happy Teacher's Day Miss Lee!=)

Just a quick update before I rush off to complete my agenda for today. Wow, I've got tonnes of work to do on my off day, but I'm sure it's gonna be a meaningful day for me today!:)

Anyway, before I forget, HAPPY TEACHERS' DAY to all teachers!!(and to myself as well,heh)Yesterday, our centre celebrated teachers' day. I must say it had been an awesome day for me, filled with heartwarming moments which melted my heart. When I arrived at the class, many of my K1 and even K2s kiddos started crowding around me to give me their little heartfelt present/card. I was even more touched to see that my previous cohort(present K2s) still remember me and love me dearly. During the game, my children even cheered for me! Their "Jiayou Miss Lee, jiayou Miss Lee!" seemed to echoe in my ears and heart still. I was also very surprised to receive a present from one of the N2 kids, as I have not taught her before. On this very special Teacher's Day, I just want to say that I felt appreciated, loved and touched. Indeed, a teacher is like a candle; it consumes itself to light the way for others:) I love all the kiddos, and I hope to be the BEST Miss Lee that I can be in their eyes! *loves loves*

Only you can be you. Yes, you... :)

*coughs coughs* I'm still coughing badly! Nowadays I could't help but cough whenever my throat irritates me like crazy, and my yellowish phlegm just couldn't stop poking my nose.Have been "patronising" the toilet countless time just to spit the phlegm out. Other than that, I've also been blowing my nose very often just to clear the disgusting phlegm! Ahh, it really isn't good to be falling sick. I almost thought today I would have to skip church, but God is forever so compassionate and full of abundant grace:) I was able to attend church and persist till the end. On Friday I felt slightly unwell before work, but the moment I started work I felt that I was back to the normal and healthy me again! It had to be God's grace, God's work:) Even though I'm still sick, i'm thankful that it's not H1N1..I'm thankful that I can still work and attend church. I'm thankful that my boss understands and told me to come one hour later for work last Friday.

Two weeks ago was my birthday, my sweet 22nd birthday! I don't know why, but I just felt different from prior years. I no longer expect big fanciful presents, neither do I look forward to big celebrations. All these are no longer important. No doubt, I do hope that my loved ones still remember my special day, hence even an SMS or msg or phonecall makes me feel delighted:) That explains why I felt double happiness when my more-than-bestie sent a birthday sms all the way from sydney! And the same goes for my beloved sister-in-Christ, Della, who gave me a surprise phonecall when the clock struck 12! That was so unexpected! And of course, not forgetting those close friends of mine who specially asked me out to celebrate my birthday with me! Nothing beats the company of loves ones to celebrate your special day, hence I'm very thankful for this bunch of well-treasured friends: Laozhu-thanks for the buffet treat at Furama hotel! Meiling-thanks for the delicious treat at Manpuku! Wanhui-thanks for the treat at Spaghattie House plus the presents! And Della-thanks for the lovely lit' macarons!=)Other than that, I must also thank my churchies for the pressies and cards. Two very wonderful sisters sent a surprise to me all the way from sydney, how heartwarming!:) Even though birthday is just another milestone in life, I think I ought to thank my Maker for bringing me through these years. =)

Was suddenly reminded of the question that Laozhu asked me at the hotel, "What's your purpose in life?" Haha I think that's a very good question to ponder about! What exactly is ur purpose in life? Maybe thirteen years ago before I became a Christian, I'd tell you "my purpose in life is to study hard, get a degree and marry a good guy." Haha. But after learning about SHAPE,I'm now assured that God has a unique purpose for everyone of us in life. Only we ourselves can fulfill that purpose that's been specially created for us. Only you can be you. Even though God has yet clearly revealed His special purpose for me, I'm certain that behind that special purpose, God wants me to love others (just like how He loves us) and be a blessing to others:)

Today, I asked God, "Why me again? Why am I leading SHAPE everytime?" God spoke to me during Sunday school. Simply because.. He wants to grow me:) I should be thankful, shouldn't I? Thank you for this opportunity, oh God, and thank you for giving me the courage to step out of my comfort zone! =)

how random can it get?

Work is never-ending, never! At least for me, a workaholic in this childcare line. People spend their time working in the day, and slacking like a couch potato back at home. As for me? I'm like working 24/7! I still have truckloads of things to do on my list, so here are just some random thoughts which I'd like to pen down right now. It's really random!

1)A couple of kids from my school seemed to be falling sick recently. Fever, vomiting, etc...I pray that they will be fine. God, please grant them good health and protect them from any illness/harm.
2)Kids are just so naive and innocent. They have emotions too. Some suppress their thoughts and feelings due to some reasons. This isn't healthy though.
3)Kids can be so genuine and caring towards people. Today, my girl Janelle taught me what is true love. It's nothing but a genuine care and concern for her sick peer.
4)I feel so blessed! There are friends who still remember my birthday and will be celebrating with me soon. Thank you friends!
5)Somehow I know that God is teaching me a couple of things at work. I need to go through what I'm going through now, cuz He wants me to learn. On top of that, I still enjoy my work. And I love my kids!:)
6) Thank you for that email, I know its sealed with love;) A snailmail is coming along! Please wait patiently.
7) Lastly, I've got to sleep soon. I'm opening the centre tomorrow at 7am! Goodnight;) RUN!!!

Can you believe? I saw a....!!!

Had a very filling dinner just now at Manhattan with my pri school bestie cum Godsis:) It's been eons since we last met up for a catching up session, until lately we bumped onto each other at White Sands that we decided to really meet up! It was indeed a very well-spent 2 hours plus of catching up, reminiscing of the good childish old days (haha), and of course not forgetting the very sinful indulgence of choco mudpie and dory fish and chips! ;) Thanks for the birthday treat,Godsis, we definitely must meet up again! Treat would be on me the next round;)

Today I caught a free show at work! It was the bestest show ever! I did not even catch this scene at the zoo, haha. It got me and the kids so thrilled that we were still yakking about it when we were back to school (and for me, home!). Guess what we saw outside the school? We saw a...a...a MONKEY!!! Ain't not kidding, absolutely not! A crazy bunch of "spectators" were crowding around the scene, shouting at the top of their voices. We witnessed the brown monkey climbing up and down the tree, moving from grass to grass, and then the next moment.. it climbed up the pipes of one of the flats! Loud distinct echoes of "Close the window! Close the window!" were then heard and I think it sorta scared the monkey away. Hence, the monkey climbed up the pipe and got higher and higher, that it almost landed near the window of an old lady who lived on the approximately eighth storey! To some, it was pretty amusing; while to some it was pretty appalling. My kids and I did not stay on to enjoy the free show, but later on I heard that the monkey got up the rooftop? And yesterday police actually came to catch the monkey! What a funny incident! =D

Now, my greatest wish... is to see the monkey again!!! Hahaha;D

Journey to the zoo...

Oh gosh my legs are like so weak now! It has this lethargic feeling ever since I came back from the zoo. Yes our school went to the zoo zoo zoo today!=) It was my second trip of the year. Even though the tour guide did not really provided much guidance and was even late for 45 mins, generally I still enjoyed the moments spent with my kids!:)Especially so when I sat with them during the tram rides..made me feel like a mommy with so many adorable kids;) Lip Jing had the priviledge of sitting on my lap during the ride, she must be very happy haha! The only thing that I did not like about the trip was, it was kinda rushed. I did not like the feeling when my principal kept telling us to walk faster, when my kids were still unhurriedly and leisurely "strolling" while gazing at the interesting animals around them. However, this also shows that my children needs to be trained to be more alert and quick. Looks like Ms Lee has to drill them already!

Haven't eaten a single thing for dinner. I'm like quite famished now. Just saw my brother bringing a plate of specially-cooked magi noodles upstairs! Yes how sinful to be eating at this hour! I guess I better tuck myself to bed soon, cuz I've got gazillion amount of things to do! (i dare not even list them here.ah!)

It's piling up...yet it doesn't explode.

Today I felt a myraid of emotions being thrown to me at work, and after work.

I felt puzzled.
I felt lousy.
I felt strange.
I felt the "aura".
I felt that you actually doubt me.
I felt danger.
I felt mistust.
I felt cautious.
I felt being used.
I felt that... I can't stay long.

Prolly time to keep a lookout on degree courses.