{PandaMomo Lifestory} "shining as a star ...life is a never-ending journey of discovery learning"

29 March 2008

Reflections of Term 2 Week 2

On Monday, my class 2Diligence had their Speech n Drama lessons conducted by First Steps trainer. The children enjoyed themselves going through the movements and articulation of words.

The next day, Tuesday, I was down with vomitting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps in lower right abdomen and headache. I was in such pain that I called in on MC and went to polyclinic. To my shock, the doctor referred me to Tan Tock Seng hospital A&E as she suspected I may have appendicitis. Hence, I went to TTSH and had to wait for a long time to do my ECG, urine and blood tests and X-ray. Meanwhile, I still had loose bowels. For the first time in my life, I laid on the hospital bed and was put on a saline drip. I was placed under observation till I was better. I spent half a day at TTSH to get all the checks done. After a thorough check by the doctor, I was diagnosed with germs in the urine... infection. Therefore, the doctor prescribed me some medication for diarrhoea, vomitting and anti-biotics. I was also given 2 days MC, inclusive of the day at TTSH.

On Thursday and Friday, I was back at work. Tons of work awaited me, but just have to take things one step at a time as I get organised to carry out lessons and clear markings. Lots to mark for work done by children in my absence. Thank God that I have helpful colleagues who are always assuring me so that I don't feel so uptight about work that's piling up in my absence. Thank God for the comfort. I definitely needed that. I can only do what I can do, just try.

Coming back home today, I was cheered up by the cute looks of my niece Keziah and nephew Abel. Aren't they adorable? Abel has started to reach out and even kick his toys at 2 months +. As for Keziah, she gives her ever sweet smile. She even helps herself to dinner now.

In the evening, I went out for dinner with my ex-geography lecturer, Prof Teh, together with his wife, another geog lecturer, Prof Yee, and ex-geography friends, Kim Hong, Hui Boon and Thang Li. We had an enjoyable meal and a long chat at Meritius Mandarin Chatterbox restaurant. It has been a long time since I catched up with them and updated on latest happenings. Well, I guess I should do that more often when there are such gatherings.

12:00 am;

RESEARCH ASSISTANT & PHOTOGRAPHER

MY PROFILE
momo

*My heart goes all out
to do the best I can,
not for self,
but for God.

*Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness

*Always hoping
to touch the lives of people I meet
and light up their lives
like a TWINKLING STAR!

*Love for
photography,
travelling,
cycling,
badminton,
reading,
singing,
listening to music
& doing handicrafts like
friendship bands, paper cranes & hearts n making cross-stitch pictures

*Favourite colour: All shades of blue

{JUST BE who I want to be}

Just Be
Be strong enough to
face the world each day
Be weak enough to know
you cannot do everything alone

Be generous to those who need your help
Be frugal with what you need yourself

Be wise enough to know that
you do not know everything
Be foolish enough to

BELIEVE in MIRACLES

Be willing to
SHARE your JOYS
Be willing to
SHARE the sorrows of others

Be a leader when you see a path others have missed
Be a follower when
you are shrouded in the midst of uncertainty

Be the FIRST to CONGRATULATE an opponent who SUCCEEDS
Be the LAST to CRITICIZE a friend who FAILS

Be sure where next step will fall, so that you will not stumble
Be sure of your final destination,
in case you are going the wrong way.

Be LOVING
to those who LOVE you

Be LOVING
to those who DO NOT LOVE you,
and they may CHANGE.

Above all, BE YOURSELF.