Taman Sinar Harapan..a different perspective..

10 march 2009. DPLI students got a trip to Taman Sinar Harapan, Kuala Kubu Baru..A very special place..This trip really touches my stubborn ego. The farewell wave from Fitri looked so sad.. sort of telling us, that they don't want much from us..They might need our money to survive..but they just want to share our smiles as the reason for living.

I feel sorry for myself for doubting the outcome of this Community Service Activities earlier. I feel sorry for how naive i am...thinking that i have bigger problems in life...thinking that i don't have enough of everything..thinking how people fail me...because turned out there is bigger things out there and i thank God for i've seen it today...

Tonight, here i am..blogging in the comfort of our nice little dorm after having my simple dinner. My mind flies back to this morning's activities, imagining how their room look like..their clothes..meals.. God..they need more. And they are counting on normal people like us..that has sane mind, education and cash to see things like we suppose to..to help them survive...to just simply colour their lives with our smiles..

I still remember how Fitri sang nasyid songs enthusiastically ...how Baby, Amy and Diana try their very hard to help with the chores....and sweet faizal answering our questions shyly.. o ya, how Amir proudly shows us his drawings..how hard Jeremy tried to say my name...and the predictable laughter from Mohd.Noh..i can say this is the trip of my life..it changes the way i see things.. Fitri, Baby, Amy, Diana, Faizal, Amir , Jeremy and Mohd. Noh...Thanks!

T.E.A.C.H.E.R

Friends, we are newbies to this profession. We got about 7 months to go before officially labeled as 'TEACHER'...We got various memories of our school season.. There were teachers that we like an adore...boring teacher...mean teacher..fun teacher..Whatever our nature or backgrounds are, lets us be the teacher that we ourselves would love.. But most of all, we need to be efficient teachers..Here are some tips from Julia Thompson;

Right now is the perfect time to decide how you can be an efficient teacher. Efficient teachers enjoy school more because they are not always scrambling to get their work caught up, know when meetings are scheduled, and can find keys, phone numbers, and their grade books.
Here are five quick tips to consider if you want to be an efficient teacher .

1. Write it down. Use calendars, agendas, to-do lists, and sticky notes to make notes about what you are supposed to do and when you are supposed to do it. The life of a teacher is too complicated to keep in your head. Find a method that works for you and stick to it.

2. Don’t get behind. Grade papers and record those grades as soon as you can. Follow advice from veteran teachers such as: stagger due dates, file papers daily, don’t grade every single paper, and record grades electronically every few days.

3. Delegate what you can. Even young students can tidy a classroom, put away books, and help maintain a bulletin board. Your classroom is full of helping hands.

4. Do it right the first time. Any task that you do well the first time means that you will not have to spend time reworking it later.

5. Plan how you will use your time.Some teachers create schedules where they perform specific tasks each day (Monday is planning, Tuesday is photocopying…) Still others make sure to make one trip only to the office each day. Whatever action you decide on, be sure to plan how you spend you time at school so that the week just doesn’t drift by.

Have fun teaching, so you won't feel like working at all..Good Luck friends!:)

Cuti day..

Today is the end of our long weekend.. i'm sure people are in high spirit to start the routine tomorrow..I wish everybody happy Tuesday for tomorrow and may we have an amazing weekdays.

One Utama visit...

Makan timee...Dis time to Shogun Japanese Buffet Restaurant at One Utama.. If u r a seafood lover, u come to the rite place. Its paradise in there..Neway..i was in some sort of 'pantang'..but i force my friend to force me to break it...so i can blame it on her..haha.. The other dishes r superb! The sushi got the most of my appetite..but the dessert was pretty regular..We ate and talk for 3 hrs..It is so worth it. Thanks Hani... Then we go window shopping. Gosh! Need to control my shopping urge from buying a gorgeous and glamourous pink heels at Nose..Head over heels for the pink babe ...but, my allowance is still pending..sigh..did i mention that there was a 50% sale?..sigh... Went for a movie later that nite. 'Watchmen' gave a little twist on superhero stories.. Worth to pay RM9 for the ticket.. Overall...another nice weeekend.. Looking forward for next outing..

My 07022009 Saturday..

It's Saturday once more..hehe..fav day of the week. I 'accidently but happily 'went to meet my little sister at Shah Alam. Finally get to meet a relative after 2 months here. ;) ...Her apartment was quite nice with friendly sabahan cuties and nice view. They got swimming pool for tenants..hehe. i wud definitely go back for the pool..

He is a fine creation of God...and he is hot!

Personal information
Full name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Date of birth: 5 February 1985 (1985-02-05) (age 24)
Place of birth : Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Heigh t: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position : Winger
Current club : Manchester United
Number : 7

Evening visitors..

It was 6.30 pm. I was enjoying the evening...surfing net, checking friendster account, clearing my yahoo inbox.. My roomate was performing her solat. In the middle of her solat, my roomate suddenly started to scream my name in panic and pointing at the window. At first i didnt get it (my mind was 110% at my laptop).. but when i looked at the window there was a little not-so-cute dirty monkey eagerly trying to get inside our room. And there was a 1 minute screaming and jumping session between me and my roomate before i finally get to close and lock our window. hahaha..She had to perform her solat 1 more time after that.

Those who stay at A n B blocks (Zaaba College, UKM)are familiar with this 'visitors'. 4-7 pm is their 'visiting hours'. They would happily enter rooms without people in it and happily steal our food supplies.. Huh!... So, if you guys happen to stay at this particular blocks, its kind of important to keep your windows locked whenever you are not in, or risk losing your food and get germs all over your room, even on your beds...imagine....yucks!

Tom Yam Goong...

Wednesday..I spend the whole day doing assignments and treat myself a delicious (the best i ever taste in Za'ba) tom yam soup for dinner.

Hmm..it reminds me of the fresh seafoods in Sabah..Can't wait to go back.. :) For readers out there who hasn't visited Sabah yet, you are welcome. And while you were there do try the seafood. It is cheap and fresh. But not every restaurant in KK can serve you freshness. I recommend Gayang Restaurant which is located in a mangrove area. It's one of my fav.You won't find seafood as fresh as Gayang's even at KK hotels (trust me with this one). For tom yam lover....hmm..Tam Nak Thai or Nok Thai restaurants are among the best. Fresh seafood tom yam..yummy..

Holistic Education

This is our group assignment for 'Education Philosophy' course. Me and my groupmates are brainstorming to meet to the minimum-30 pages-essay limit.. Fuh...quite a challenge because none of us has philosophy background. The articles and books we got from PTSL didn't help much..it was written in 'alien' language..haha. Regardless the obstacles, the essay must be submitted on 12th week..So, back to bussiness!

CSI..the very name, says it all..

I am a CSI lover. Since i have no access to ASTRO in this DPLI term..need to buy cd. Huhu...Duit lagi.. CSI is a perfect publication. It is informative with unpredictable script and it is full of scientific logics. One would never get bored watching this brilliant series. I can watch it all day, if only my laptop can take it..haha..After few attempts to kill Sara Sidle, Nick Stokes, Gil Grissom and even kidnaped Cathrine Willows' daughter, they (bad guys) finally succeed in killing warick.. Warrick is dead in season 8 (part 2). Huhu..He was a fine CSI. Haven't watch this episode but a trusted 'informer' told me. I hope they get another fine character for replacing Warrick's.

Glory glory Man United!

I bet 3-1 for Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur.. But i got better result! MU won 4-1. :D.. Eventhough it was through penalties, but still MU won the Carling Cup! MU is the best!

My 28022009 Saturday....

Went to Seremban n Nilai..Had tonnes of fun and laughter with my long lost friend...Had dinner at The Manhattan Fish Market and watch Valkyrie..Wasnt really into the movie, but the food was definitely superb. And the significant contributor to my tension-releasing outing was..Mira.. Thanks Mie!