I met my secondary school teacher on my way to the bus stop in NIE. Haha. We stared at each other for a good ten seconds before acknowleding each other. "Hey, Mr. Lim!" And in return he went "Ah, don't tell me you're going to be a teacher!" Haha. Isn't it obvious that I was trying to be polite and nice (as usual) and he was trying to attack me right from the beginning!!! Lol. I was rolling my eyes several times, though the conversation lasted for less than five minutes. And in the end, he was saying something like "you must study hard! ah, I can't believe I'm saying this to you again. study hard ah!"
After which, I told WQ briefly bout him and his lessons in tkgs. Haha. He used to speak to me in the exact manner when I was in sec 4. Sweat sweat. But seriously, I think he is one of the more interesting teachers who have taught me. Yeah, and that's why I never condemn him, despite his daily dose of suaning last time. Haha. He nagged at me after prelims, because my e maths result was like 5 marks below the top girl. And he wasn't even my e maths teacher then!! However, this is one of the things I appreciate of him (that's why I still remember this incident). If I see him again, I gonna tell him that he should have pushed me harder last time. Hopefully, for once, I'll be able to make him speechless. :P
We have not seen each other for the past 8 years. When we were chatting, it seemed as if nothing has changed. He is still the attacker, I'm still the 'victim'. Haha. I often claim that I've limited memories of my secondary school life, but after talking to him, a few images of him suaning me appeared in my mind. Lol. I think I had fun during his classes, except that now I've no idea what I was laughing at last time. Of course, many things have changed. He is a VP, he is a father. Haha. And I no longer need him to tell me to study hard, for I've transformed into a super mugger. Lol.
Looking forward to e-learning week. :)
Another two weeks since my last post (ok, 12 days to be more exact). I'm still as busy as before. Not busy socializing. Rather, I'm trying to complete my assignments. Haha. This sounds like the exact thing I'll do right? I'm looking forward to mid November when I've completed all my assignments, and I can take a short break before writing my paper. Too bad, the GESL thingy is still on at that time.
Was in school from 0830 all the way to 2145 on Thursday. There was a video conferencing with a noble prize winner in the evening, and all those taking Physics have to attend. Amazingly, I didn't fall asleep. Haha. But I did try to disturb the two guys next to me occasionally. Haha. The dinner served at 1830 was much better than what I initially expected. Of course, it was great catching up with some friends from my nus batch. Apparently, they made the January intake come back for the conference as well. After talking to them, I feel affirmed of my decision of applying to (some school) for practicum. I'm really not ready to see students being canned, and to have nightmares of the DM screaming at students.
Anyway, there's going to be 2 maths tests next week. Haha. I'm trying to memorize the pentagonal framework, theories of behavourism and so on. Now you understand why I say I dread maths lessons? Haha. I admit I'm not enthusiastic of all these. I bet everyone who knows me well enough will be shocked if I claim I'm enjoying all these theories right now. All these conflict my interests. Nevertheless, I'm trying my very best to do whatever I'm supposed to do, and I hope to do them well. Haha. To me, it becomes a matter of discipline and responsibility. You never know, maybe one day I begin to like all these stuff. Haha. I used to think maths is boring too.
Someone commented that my blog is dead. Haha. Sorry lar, I'm busy.
Although I can churn out many many pages for my theses, it is a different story when it comes to essays. Oh well, I guess the things I'm doing now are just not my cup of tea. I just hope the bit of extrinsic motivation is enough to last me through the next 10 months. For the first time in my life, I had Monday blues yesterday. Well well, this is certainly not a good sign.
Some people are encouraging me to do phd after my bond. The thought of becoming the only female prof in nus math department really brightens me. Haha, especially when this idea was being proposed by my favourite lecturers in nus. However, reality sets in. I think my brain will be rusty by the time I step out of this place in 10 months time. And whether I can gather up enough courage to pick up research again in a few years time is another story altogether. :)
A short update about the past two weeks. Hmm. The timetable is still pretty slack, with a few e-learning sessions here and there. Some courses have yet to start, so the full timetable will only kick in at the end of the month. I have no content upgrading, haha, thanks to the physics modules I took last time. I kept comforting myself that most of the modules will end by end of October. I'll have holidays soon. Haha. And if I minus away the ten weeks of practicum, December holidays and public holidays, my days in nie are limited. Then I don't ever need to travel all the way to Boon Lay again. Haha.
Btw, in our canteen and library, there're several spots with no network. Meaning, I can't receive calls or smses there. Last week, someone tried to sms several of us to meet at a particular spot at 10am. I received the sms at 11.20am. Some didn't even receive it at 1pm.
It is going to be a long day tomorrow. My lesson starts at 8.30am. The last lesson ends at 7.30pm. Fantastic right. Luckily friday is going to be a free day, but that's until end of August only. Sigh. I'm missing NUS for all sorts of reasons now. Haha. But I know it is no use indulging in the past. What matters more is how I can survive the present and plan for the future.
I hope I can gain something from my year in NIE. Haha, I have decided to not waste time, but rather make use of it somehow.
