I am happy and contented.
There is nothing i could have asked more of.
Definitely, the 2 Chua-s made up most of my 2011 special moments and i like it that way.
I look forward to a great 2012 ahead.
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An annual thing that i would do...
QUOTE from 2011 post.
As usual my new year resolution is ... TO BE A BETTER PERSON.
NOW: I think i am a better person as compared to 2010. I think age really DO matters.
As usual my new year resolution is ... TO BE A BETTER PERSON.
NOW: I think i am a better person as compared to 2010. I think age really DO matters.
>FINANCIAL 2010: My expenditure gets higher and higher each month and i think this year i did not do a good job in clearing my bills on time. For more than 1 occasion i dragged the payment.
2011: More prompt in settling my bills and i tried to settle it on time. My expenses are still quite high but i do keep a watch out and attempted to strike a balance. Thus i would say its a slight improvement.
2012: I will continue to track my monthly expenditures and i think i should start to put some eggs in other baskets.
2012: I will continue to track my monthly expenditures and i think i should start to put some eggs in other baskets.
>TEACHING COMPETENCY - SCIENCE
2010: I'd say i have a little success here because at least now i am familiar with the content and style and can teach p5 Science. Well, its just that i'm still not a Science wannabe, i'll prefer not to do Science...
2011: I think i've done my best with regard to 5E Science. There are improvements but i think i still have more to learn in terms of science content knowledge and be ready not only for P5 but P6 content as well. I still feel rather handicapped teaching Science.
2011: I think i've done my best with regard to 5E Science. There are improvements but i think i still have more to learn in terms of science content knowledge and be ready not only for P5 but P6 content as well. I still feel rather handicapped teaching Science.
2012: I will try to learn as much as possible through the teaching of a P6 lower end class. I will conquer the subject and i am confident.
>HEALTH
2010:This is a BIG failure. I stopped all swimming sessions and i did not really watch my diet. 2011: At least i had regular means and that helps to cure my random cramps. However i fail to balance it with good diet and i am accumulating more fats this year =((
2012: I will start swimming again and try to maintain a healthy diet. Keyword, TRY.
>INTEREST-PHOTOGRAPHY
2010: Not much improvement in terms of skills but i'm able to share some thoughts and angles on photography. Didnt really go on many photography trips this year. Hmmmmm too busy?
2011: It got worst. I think i am getting rusty. My camera is totally under-utilised. No fireworks taking, no photography trips at all!!! Most importantly, i didnt use my 2 other lenses.
2012: Will start to snap more but i will keep photography strictly as an interest, not a ad-hoc service that i should provide the school with. I need to protect my own interest and not to kill it.
>INTEREST-TRAVELLING
2010: Did travel but dont find it enriching or satisfying.2011: Did travel but i dont find it enriching or satisfying either.
>INTEREST-TRAVELLING
2010: Did travel but dont find it enriching or satisfying.2011: Did travel but i dont find it enriching or satisfying either.
2012: Definitely will find time for travelling and hope to be an eye-opener.
>EMOTIONS
>EMOTIONS
2010: I am still very emotional. Well, i guess its really part of me that is not easy to learn how to detach.2011: I am extremely emotional and i just cant detach myself from work and pupils. In fact, i gotten worse off than 2010 in terms of managing my own feelings and emotions.
2012: I want to be who i am, i want to stay true and warmth. At the same time, i really need to learn to detach myself and be partial.
RELATIONSHIPS
2010: I failed ... i failed to be there for all that i care for. I think i am there, more for a good teacher but not other areas... 2011: I am a good teacher but i failed to be a good friend, a good colleague and a good family member. I think my friends and family are very tolerant and understanding in that sense. I failed to keep a balance and maintain a reasonably healthy contact with friends.
RELATIONSHIPS
2010: I failed ... i failed to be there for all that i care for. I think i am there, more for a good teacher but not other areas... 2011: I am a good teacher but i failed to be a good friend, a good colleague and a good family member. I think my friends and family are very tolerant and understanding in that sense. I failed to keep a balance and maintain a reasonably healthy contact with friends.
2012: I will want to participate more in my friends' activities and events. I need to learn to spend time with everyone, not just work and pupils.
>MENTAL STATE2010: I am contented and i seldom grumble.2011: Happy and smooth year. I can handle the pressure well.
>MENTAL STATE2010: I am contented and i seldom grumble.2011: Happy and smooth year. I can handle the pressure well.
2012: I want to be stronger and not jump into conclusions. Learn to be as peaceful as possible.
>COMMUNITY
2010: Big dream... and let it continue to be.
2011: Did not do any voluntary work or contribution back to the society/community.
2012: I will try to get contacts and do ad-hoc voluntary work.
