I totally lost my voice today!

Today was a perfect day. Students in 3 Dynamic and 3 Thinking were excellent. I really look forward to seeing them day after day. Everything was perfect except halfway through the lesson, I lost my voice.

Previously, I was had flu, sore throat and a bad cough. The illness didn't recover fully because I wanted to come back to school to finish up the syllabus before I go for my Army Exercise in Taiwan. I thought it would be okay but my illness got worse.

March Holidays

I didn't really relax during March Holidays because I fell ill for 4 days and it went over to Monday. I literally lost my voice and coughed non-stop. Sleeping at night became a torture because each time I swallowed my saliva, it would irritate my throat and coughing would be ceaseless.

Then the doctor gave me a cough medicine that could make me sleep. The doctor told me that I over-exhausted myself and I was trying to do too many things at one thing. Now, my health is suffering. So he advised me to sleep. I must admit the medicine was simply fantastic. I slept for 24 hours! It was a serene, non-interrupted sleep that I longed for thousands of years. Resting and relaxing became a legend when I started working. That sleep was really sweet. It was so deep that I didn't want to wake up. The quietness and silence were so peaceful. That sleep was a true escape from all the troubles, problems and worries that I encounter in the day. How I wish that the sleep could last for eternity.

Redcross Camp (13 - 16 Mar 2009)

Family protrait at Changi Point Coastal Walk for an NE Learning Journey.
I was explaining to them the effects of wave erosion on Changi Coast.
She looked very confident!?

The Sec. 4 and VIs were walking behind to ensure that no cadet was abandoned unknowingly.

I was giving lecture again on the coast.

Why are you staring at me???!!!

Yes, we went Old Changi Hospital! The lengendary haunted place! Don't worry, I had made appointment with the ghosts already. They knew that we were for an NE Learning Journey and not to disturb them.

They looked shocked because I told them a ghost story at the venue.

This was the first time I saw Seng Loong being so pro-active. He volunteered as a traffic policeman. I was impressed.

We were doing beach cleaning but unfortunately it rained. Otherwise, we could have done more.

The Sec 1 were learning the first NE Lesson: Green and clean Singapore!

Unofficial photos during Sports Day 2009

Each student was given a chance to run for his/her House to win some points.

This was just the beginning.

By the end of the run, all students had to assemble at the parade square.

Mr Sanjay!
I think they are Rubgy boys.
Scene at the Soccer field 1

Scene at the Soocer field 2

Choon Heng and Hua Quan

Only Marven was looking at the camera.

The Red House Boys were so shy to even look at the camera.

My Redcross Cadets lazing around under the hot sun waiting for "business" to come.

Mr Ratish as the Emcee of the Soccer Match.

Taufiq was whispering secret strategies to win the Soccer Match.

An act cute girl

Pupils from Orange House as audience of the Soccer Match

Boys from 4 Commitment 2009

Sec 5 students lazing around waiting for a score at the Soccer Field.

Mr Vik as the coordinator at the Basketball Court

Another group of Redcross cadets.

The final match.

Yellow House Boys outside the Hall

I think this is the most beautiful picture I have captured so far for this event. Look at the 4 distinct colours!

Changi Village Recee 7 Mar 09 (Sat)

We were at Changi Chapel and it was a hot afternoon!

Some of them took the initiative to write words of comfort to those who had sacrificed their lives for our freedom during Japanese Occupation in Singapore. Rest in peace comrades...

Amir and Daniel lighted the candles of hope and peace and paid their respect to those who were forgotten by many in World War II.

Apparently, they enjoyed the NE Learning Journey at Changi Museum.

We were crazy enough to start our second NE Learning Journey under the scorching sun along the Changi Boardwalk.

Many did not bring their umbrella. It is a lesson to be learnt. Wherever you go, always remember to bring an umbrella to prepare for unpredictable weather.

Happy together always!

I felt heat radiating and even the shade of the coconut tree did not provide much comfort.

A cute cow spotted by Amir and Wei Lun.

Sweat were starting to trickle down Boon Ping's face under the hot sun. His facial expression showed all.

I felt like an emperor when Amir carried the umbrella while Daniel showed the way.

2 pretty young ladies were leading the way.

Fishing: Father and son activity. A time to bond with each other.

A cheap way to collect clams. But I have a better way: Go to a restaurant and order loh!

It is Superman!!!

Mr Cool Dude!

Listening intently...

2 handsome but short hunks were leading the way to Old Changi Hospital.

Do you know that something frightening happened not at Old Changi Hospital, but at my home? The photos taken at Old Changi Hospital could not be saved at all!!! I had problem saving them and the images were deleted. That place is really haunted. When we were about to step into Old Changi Hospital, the sky turned black almost immediately. You can ask the rest to verify this if you don't believe.

We were talking down from the Old Changi Hospital. And I made sure that I was the last to leave the place. My face was quite solemn because I was praying silently to Buddha.

I had difficulty uploading this picture. Then something dawned on me! Old Changi Hospital was at the right side of the background!!!

Mr Toilet Man!

The end of the recee! Many of them were exhausted by 3pm.

When we boarded the bus, the rain was flooding the roads. I did not have any bad omen but I still prayed to Buddha along the way because I was worried that the "ghosts" would follow us. Somehow, I had a feeling that we made a narrow escape and lightning was striking furiously at the bus. Luckily nothing happened. We managed to wrapped up everything beautifully towards the end and all had a great time!