1 word and it says it all~

I'm not gonna spoil the fun by telling what the show is about and everything. I just wanna point out that this is by far, the best number to "High School Musical"!

Compared to High School Musical and High School Musical 2, High School Musical 3: Senior Year is the best of all. It's a GREAT way to end the High School Musical Trilogy. And all the wait has been worth the while~ The dances are incredibly choreographed, the songs are amazing written and sang and performed, the acting are great, humorous and even charming. And the storyline is really something that we can all relate to, especially us teens.

I wouldn't mind if you ask me to watch it the 2nd time, 3rd time, 4th time etc. But I won't... Well, not so many times =) Cos I'll be saving my $$$ to get the dvd and the soundtrack. DUH! I HAVE to have them! Since I've collected for the 1st 2, and since the 3rd one is even better there's no reason for me not to get it. Right?

Why is it 'by far the best yet'? For me, it really is close to the heart.. Cos it's about graduating from High School and going up to College. And I'm in the middle of this track right now... In the process of getting a dip and going up to college. So this is like a reflection to the life I'm living right now. Of cos, reality isn't like movie. Your High School Years don't end in just 2hrs, or 6(if u count no.1 and 2). You can't fast forward things.

This movie is about you, about me, about each and every one of us. What do we do with our lives? Where do we go from here? It's about listening to your hearts, it's about choosing ur own path according to where you want to go. It's not about following a path thinking that it's all been done up for you. No.

High School Musical 3 is about taking your life and making the best of it, making choices with it and living with that choice - A choice in which you can answer honestly to your heart, your soul, your mind.

Going back to LSH really was amazing... and this time I get to share the experiences with my frenz: Sharon, Hannie and Karine. And also Jennifer. I love the kids.. and I get to see them again! Esp Keane! He was so adorable, and he spoke today, more than before... ^_^

Then during break they were having cornflakes, and he had his w/o milk. So while he was eating, I was sitting on the floor beside him. He turned to me and fed me a piece of cornflake. OMG~ I was so happy. ^_^ And then he fed me again!!!!! And he was saying "Ahhh..." as he brought the cornflakes to my mouth. And literally fed me! =D

We discussed projs with Rach, and she was really helpful in that area... And we got something done at least. Which was great! And I get to spend time with the kids, my frenz get to see the centre and they loved the kids, I can tell =)

Looking forward to the next time I drop by LSH ^_^

Going back to the centre really brought back memories... The good ones of course. I couldn't think of any bad ones. Went back straight after school, and I was really happy the kids still remembers my name ^_^

I was specially glad that Keane did not ignore me!! I hugged him, I held him, I carried him, I swung him around, I saw his smiles, I heard his laughter. And every single thing just made my exhaustion seemed oblivious to me. Loved it when he leaned against my arm and ate his snack while looking at me~ ^_^

Of cos he wasn't the only one that made my day. Gg back there to the children and the teachers, the greetings we received, man! You gotta be us to truly felt the meaning of it all. Hanging out with Rach and Deng Lao Shi was really cool. Rach was really helping me brainstorm, giving me suggestions and comments and just having casual chats... Plus the other teachers who were surprised we went back, but still the welcomed us with open arms.

Feels like I'm back to the old days~ =)

After such a long break, school finally starts once again. Last leg of the race... Been hanging on for so long, no reason to quit when you can almost see the finish line and the diploma certificate is just within reach. Hell No Way!

1st day and I saw my buds again! After so long, really missed them loads. Troubling thing is IEP... Know the groupings, know which centre to go to(if everything turns out fine). Only problem is the topic. Rach had been a saint in talking to me abt IEP, a lil abt it... Listening to her and actually being in that situation myself... Whew! 2 different emotions. What she said helped in a way, but the rest gotta wait for the lecturer to give further notice...

Then a revelation struck me as I was in showers. Just earlier I saw the movie "The Karate Kid Part 2"... And the Sensi spoke of a wisdom: "When out of focus, return to the original post: Breath. Only with breathing comes life. Only through breathing can you focus". Or something along that line.

It made me wonder if I had been stressing myself, worrying abt IEP on the 1st day of sch? Maybe I should just take a step back and breath and would be more focused by then?? *in deep thoughts**

Good thoughts? Thursday going back to the centre if Yvonne's schedule is the same as me n Wendy's. She gotta check first. Another good thought? 6th Dec year end concert, which I'll definately be present for my kids, the N1s and N2s ^_^

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Yesterday had a small gathering with Grams... however short it was I don't mind. Cos this week I got to spend with my aunt and her family. And like I've said before, the week when I didn't spend with them was really no fun. Then tonight we had a longer gathering... at grams house. Cos it was Grams' birthday!!! Well, we celebrated in advance~ ^_^

What a spread did we have! Whew! Let's count: 2 roast chickens, a trayful of salad, 200 satays, mee goreng, 2 veg dishes, fried sotong & fishballs & hei3 zor4(the shrimp thingy), friend chicken wings, friend prawns, and homemade qing chao water. Phew!!! We were all bloated.

I made the roast chickens!!! With my mom's help and the 2 maids no doubt. ^.^ Was really happy with the results this time. The 2 chicken were marinated overnight so they tasted way better than the 1st time(which was marinated for 3hrs only). We've put enough black peppercorn man! Woop! And at first I thought 2 roast chicken was WAY too much, cos I knew beforehand how many dishes we were gonna have.. Plus there were potatoes in the roast chicken dish. I was worried, to be honest. But when I saw how my family cleaned the whole pot, I was feeling a surge of deep satisfaction.

And we had a homely entertainment by Yi Jie and Yi Hui. Yi Jie Kor Kor was on harmonica and Yi Hui was on guitar. They brought to us 2 songs: "Bangawang Solo" and "Yesterday". Plus "Happy Birthday" for Grams. Nice combination seriously! ^_^ =D =)

And the cake we ordered for Grams was the one I had for my b-day just abt a mth ago. Just that this time it was 2 kg... Chocolate moose cake. Mmmmmmm moist~~~~ We took photos no doubt... And we chatted no doubt. It was wonderful family gathering! And I had to watch a lil of
'Return to Haloweentown High' on Disney.

Of cos there would e some probs here and there... I can't say much. I could only say 家家有本难念的经.

Recently I've come across a story about a family which made me had a few thoughts of my own...

The father(named S) was the only son, the mother (named A) had a few siblings, and this family had a son(J) and a daughter(F). And this story took place on a night very much like tonight... It was a special occasion, and so the whole family from the mother side gathered together, naturally. It was a happy occasion and everyone was very lighthearted. Until this father suddenly yelled at one of the siblings of his wife to shush up. All because this sibling(let's call her P) had talked when everyone was quiet and waiting for a homely entertainment. No doubt I feel that S felt a little awkward after yelling. P, after being yelled at became emotional and cried. Everyone else could tell that she was crying because her eyes were red. Then the story jumped to the next scene when it was time to go home. This father(S) was really acting like an S-hole because his wife wanted to stay a lil longer.

Personally I find that really unreasonable and really stupid.Should you be so harsh on your wife?? Seriously! This is your wife we're talking about for hell's sake! This S dude never discussed anything with this A lady, and just decided on the head home time. After knowing this story, I find that if I ever know such a guy and he's my boyfriend... he's SO not one straight away. I don't care if my friend is like this.. cos friend and bf, I simply can't stand my bf to be someone like this, but my friend I couldn't care less, or wouldn't care as much.

What do I feel after knowing this story? I feel that it's an happy occasion, and the fact that everyone gathered around at night shows that everyone has a heart to celebrate this special occasion as a family. I also feel that this father... Mr. S is really acting like a real S-hole, no matter how great he is or whatever story he has or whatever. But I also feel that Ms. P(the one that was crying) was a lil over sensitive just because of that yelling.

Next Monday= Start of school...
This Friday= Last day of work...

Don't bear to leave the kids, the teachers, the centre, and even the aunties and their food! Esp lunches... the lunches for us were simply delicious. Partly we were starving when we eat(and fd tastes better when ur starving), and also the food was really pretty gd.

My darling boy wasn't here to "see me off"... Really sad =( I'm gonna miss him so much! The way he runs to me whenever he's scared, happy or crying, the way he ask me to carry him and swing him around, the way he talks to me, the way he smiles at me, the way he plays with me and every other single details of his actions.

Lemon cheesecake for the teachers was pretty darn gd. The teachers loved it. I got a few comments: "Still a little sour" , "The sourness isn't too much, it compliments the biscuits" , "How do you make the top?" , "what kind of cheese do you use?" , "Thanks Janice." Bottom line: It was way better than my first try(2 lemons), and Rach was right, it does go along well with the biscuits. And wouldn't she know it, she was drinking coffee while savoring the slice of cake. Thx to her, I managed to cut the cake and distributed them out to the teachers with her walking to and fro from the pantry and carrying plates of cakes for me. Though the 1st slice was unglammed. LOLZ! ^_^

A lot of birthdays today... S.R and R.T's birthdays.... Both from my classes!!! S.R is the current class. R.T is from my attached class. And I took tons of photos(well duh!). Cat did something to me which made me grin and feeling the warmth spreading through my body - I was lying down for a quick nap. I talked to her and a few others. Then she put her blanket over my body and covered me up as I lay down beside her. J.H also came over and "patted" me to sleep with Cat.

I hugged each and every one of the children, and took as many photos as I could. Gonna keep in touch with the children and the teachers no doubt. I don't know how many time am I gonna say this but.... "I'm soooo gonna miss the kids and the teachers and the centre and the aunties and the food! But most importantly I'm gonna miss the kids and the teachers!!!"

Really can't use a big knife to cut a small apple, or 2. Sheesh! It's sheer torture. I find it really difficult to cut the fruits into halves, and into smaller pieces. Who ask me not to find a smaller knife?

My hands were shaking the whole time I was cutting the green and red apples for my kids. I was so afraid of cutting myself using the big knife, and I almost did. The blade barely sliced across my skin. Luckily I could only feel a sting and not see any red.

Today's lesson has taught me something: "Never use something BIG to do a task that is SMALL."

Sigh.... as the day goes by and my lessons proceed, time is drawing nearer and nearer. I find it harder to say goodbye.

We went on our separate ways tonight... Grams, 3rd Aunt, 3rd Uncle, Yi Hong and Yi Jun went to Sakura @ Glassroot club, while my fam and I went to Orchid Ville. None of us were in the mood for dinner. They didn't have a long dinner, my cuz didn't eat much w/o us. And for us? Without them the dinner was rushed and not much fun. The dinner was abt only an hr(for bth families). Normally it would last for at least 2hrs if we were spending together... There was an episode at Sakura with them, and we ate for 2+hrs. That time was incredibly spent and enjoyable in every single way.

I still think Saturdays are better spent when I spend with them - 2 families together under the same roof. No matter where we're dining, at home or outside. I thought only I had a terrible time. Okay, so "terrible" is too strong a word, but I wouldn't use "enjoyable" to describe either. I knew the other side from my Aunt. Talking with her after dinner was quite a comfort.

They're just like a habit. I can't imagine my future without having dinner with them, or simply just spending time together: going to movies, going for dinner, going for outing or just chatting over coffee & cakes.

Can't wait to see them next week. It's a blessing to be able to have families that really click like friends. I'm thinking cooking next week... cos one sch starts, I wouldn't have the time to fix a meal for our family gathering on Saturdays when we gather at Grams' house.