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Thursday, September 27, 2007 ( @ 10:24 AM )
have to wait for the results.. probably a month later. Here's something really really cool and unbelievable. I was praying as i was revising. For the essay questions, we had to write about one 'unknown' swimming stroke and for the past day the butterfly stroke mechanism kept 'beeping' in my mind. Today's question really came out butterfly (which worth 10 marks) i managed to fill the paper with ink and realised all along i was wearing a huge butterfly necklace too. Too much of a conicidence. (: Seriously, during midway revising yesterday i almost felt like giving up. Thinking back, i've came this far, why not just go all out for it. Pressed on and kept trusting in God that He'll bring me to greater heights. With God in the picture, its gona be a 'win win' situation! a funny incident was.... after the exams everyone went to retrieve their bags and i was happily walking barefooted on the carpeted floor to get mine. Till the lecturer was asking "whose slippers are these?" Ooops.. you bet, its mine! My pink slippers.. *grin. I almost walked out of the room happily without my footwear on and not realising it at all. Needless to say, the class burst out laughing. *blush. i love the laughter! After our 'graduating' class photo taking, the most of us went for the swensons for late dinner! Loads of photo taking again too! Candid shots. The camera's clicking just couldn't stop. i like Jonathon's (coursemate) professional camera with huge lens. He allowed me to try out snapping pictures with it. Oh.. camera fetish. Now, i want one too! (: gee.. Im looking forward to the next group's outing. I haven't been able to coach at two MMI childcares outlet for 2 whole weeks! Due to many different reasons but i sure know.... that im missing the kids there! Was told that i was complimented by the kids and their teachers so they request that i coach at Kovan's MMI new pool outlet too in October. =) 0 comments Monday, September 24, 2007 ( @ 9:54 AM )
Things have been in my mind but im gald that im taking them lightly cause God is in total control and He is my strength. Thats how im depicted as a 'happy-go-lucky' person. Thats cause im trusting in God and not on myself. Tomorrow evening gona have a practical swim exam. *prays! =) 0 comments Sunday, September 23, 2007 ( @ 7:01 AM )
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I screamed the loudest upon on the edge of the 3m plank. I can really scream! Especially during rollercoaster rides too.Oops...Its like the episode of Mr bean with jelly legs as he was about to dive. I chickened out.. while walking half way on the plank and stepped down from it, thanks to all the encouragements from other coursemates! Stepped back on the plank again and managed to do the brave act. I don't have height phobia infact i like admiring views from afar at a extreme high point but... to fall from a great height. Its a fright of a lifetime! Next week will be the practical and theory exams. i have to start preparing and revising for it real soon. After that attachments of 3 to 6 months in various schools. (: Thank God for making all progression in my swim career possible. Though initally there were many who doubted my decision in this swim career but there is more than meets the eye! And my secret to success is... in God's hands. *smile.  0 comments Thursday, September 20, 2007 ( @ 7:28 AM )
 Yenching loves this current song, Point of difference by Hillsong united which is playing at the moment, so i've decided to have it back. (: Stumble across an awesome touching song, Centre of my life by Hillsong. (Click on the weblink below) This song speaks to me, to surrender all... knowing that God is always the centre of my life. =) http://mellyrx.imeem.com/music/gPyO38ot/centre_of_my_life/ Hillsong: Centre of my life Let my walk speak loud And my words be true Let my life be whole With my eyes on you Lord I'm stepping out From the comfort zone Letting go of me, Holding onto You Freedom comes When I call You Lord You are Lord my God You are the centre of it all, The universe declares in awe Your majesty I surrender all I make you The centre of my life Lord, I respond with all I am You placed in me the song Of heavens melody Your Majesty I live to sing Your song I have found Your peace It replaces any fear You have done it all I can trust in you So I'm stepping out From the comfort zone Letting go of me Holding onto you This is your song not mine It is your song that brings healing to this land This is your song not mine It is your song that brings feedom 0 comments Wednesday, September 19, 2007 ( @ 11:28 AM )
Unbelievable, so much difference since last oct that Carie and i met. Especially the hairstyle and image. She made me a lovely memorable photo frame with strawberries decorations. Aww.. sweets. Hugs. appreciate it *grins. I love the photo taking part and enjoying listening to her interesting stories with students at work at her school. we both are 'teachers' in a way.  0 comments Monday, September 17, 2007 ( @ 10:26 AM )
swim kid, faith was so upset upon my arrival and wasn't allow to swim since she ate a piece of biscuit that activate her allergy in school and vomitted again back home. Her eyes were pinkish initally when i first saw her and i thought she casually rubbed her eyes. Aww... her mom and grandpa was telling how she was waiting enticipatingly for swim lesson. Caught her sulk alittle (in a cute way) and looking all so disappointed. The worst was... being able to watch her elder sister having lesson from above. I sympathise her. Her mom told me that my name's like a 'discipline charm', cause when she's mischevious, upon my name she'll be really well behaved the next moment. (thats a great encouragement for me!)I loathe to disappoint the kids... cause i put myself in their shoes, i didnt like the disappointed feeling either (: However, some disappointments are inevitable. Knowing how much she wants to swim that badly, i tried convince her mom to let her play water instead of tedious drills and agreed to release her earlier. Thank God, her mom was convinced and she had a great time in the pool with her sister, Lauren. i modified the lesson and played more water games. We had a section of animal games.. by doing and mimicking the actions of the animals or moving objects. I simply love the way they mimick the penguins. Its so DARN cute! Shall video it with my waterproof camera the next time round. Created NEW actions of.... butterfly, tiger, monkey, aeroplane and turtle. You really gota have imaginations to have fun with the kids! Count down to wednesday... finally get to meet Carie then! If i remembered correctly, it was last october that i last met up with her. *excited  0 comments Sunday, September 16, 2007 ( @ 7:40 AM )
Took some pics at AIS's locker hallway. Gee, its exactly like high school musical's scene, where they dance along them. So does their indoor basketball court. Oh goodie, one of my new long sleeves wet suit came and it fits so comfortably! (: Thats Rachel (my new friend with a common passion) and Mrs Debbie from Australia, Victoria. Most importantly, i need to catch up on my beauty sleep!  0 comments Saturday, September 15, 2007 ( @ 9:42 AM )
One third of the course mates are non local. Spent 7 hours listening to Australian's accent by the lecturers. I felt like i was studying overseas and end of the day, i felt that i was in Australia. Their field was filled with little kids practising baseball while parents are watching, little girls are playing sandcastle at the playground. It really reminds me of 19th century's movies. Its really a different experience to study in an international school. After that, practical lesson at their pool. One thing which im gratefully would be... our swimming pools are 50m in length but pools in Australia and some parts of America, it's only 25m. I find them kinda short. However the top swimmers were trainned in 25m pools with swimming drills. Sg shouldn't have any excuse right?? *smirk yes, indeed it was a long and tiring saturday. Furthermore, there's a day 2 of the course tml. God answered my prayers... He provided me chocolate and swiss cake for my dinner (made by student's mom). No to mention, Serangoon's Prata store's indian rojak is disappointing. I thought it would have taste nice. 0 comments Thursday, September 13, 2007 ( @ 8:59 AM )
I enjoyed today's practical swim course. I felt bonding among my classmates. Though i've become alittle tanner over the period but most of my classmates are superb roasted dark. Thats kinda extreme. (: 0 comments Wednesday, September 12, 2007 ( @ 9:08 AM )
Lunch with Jasmine at Compassvale point. It was my second day in a row there.Have been hanging out rather often there cause it was near kids' pool and childcare's pool. swim kid, Faith has a new black and pink wetsuit! gosh, it looks really sweet. I think im gona choose that colour too for my tailor made wetsuit. Black and baby Pink! Never seen any swim instructors in pink before usually in black, yellow, orange or blue. Then im gona be the first. (: Dinner's topic was rather interesting, thats the secret between the 3 of us. Managed to catch up with Yenching and Keith.It was months i last seen them! everyone had new changes.  0 comments Tuesday, September 11, 2007 ( @ 9:13 AM )
Wild rain today! Had to wake up in the middle of sleep to shut the window from the uninvited rain.No childcare morning coaching today again... due to the rain. (: That means more morning beauty sleep. Swim kid, Shu yi (Sin yi's little sis, few posts below) and i were in her mom's car... to kill time by distracting her attention while her mom's driving, which is also a bonding phase. Guess im not the only one who likes taking pics. She enjoyed it as much as i do! Infact i've learnt new things upon every interactions with the kids. Perhaps next time i can publish my own books on kid's pyschology! Knowing whats going on in a kid's mind and what deters or motivate them.  There is a whole new range of apple's ipods designs and colour! Their designs never fail to capture my attention. 0 comments Monday, September 10, 2007 ( @ 9:30 AM )
Checked out the ranges of blades for Yenching. She wants to invest on a good pair. In the future, we can blade by the beach but first... we have to master the skills. Felt a tap on my shoulder as i was in an accessories shop. Its none other than... the two buddies, Sinyee and Norm. Such a small world. It was where i bought ballerina necklace for a swim girl's upcoming birthday present. Her mom and her is into ballet. Figurings of ballerinas could be found in her home. Im gona boycott Chicken rice stalls! Delicious yet deadly.Oh yea, last but not least... someone's back in town a few days ago! Welcome back. *wide grin.Watch out for planes hovering the sky! *smirk 0 comments Sunday, September 09, 2007 ( @ 6:11 PM )
All of their parents played a huge encouraging role. It would be kinda demoralising his esteem due to peer pressure if i compared his progress with other kids. That makes me think in his shoes.. hmm.. On the whole, they were a bunch of enthusiam kids, i love their zest! Cheering for each other when facing difficulty with the water task which i've assigned, very encouraging. Wish i had captured the lesson on video. Last but not least, Thank God for the sunny weather! (: now, i've to get more ideas of water tricks and games! 0 comments Saturday, September 08, 2007 ( @ 9:31 AM )
I shall take an early morning jog tml before i set out to coach. What 'interesting' stuffs can i expect at the pool? Hmm... Two new boy students. just hope they are water confident kids, that would be loads of fun! *grin. Sometimes i think its really sweet about boys is.. they drew, made coloured flowers and cards for me as Belated Teachers' Day! Im touched and appreciated by their effort. Aww... :) Bought mermaid water tumblers for 3 swim girls as their birthday present. Im sure they will surely be fancinated about it cause its like a snow globe kinda tumbler with a mermaid spinning in it. Well, im fancinated about it too. 0 comments Wednesday, September 05, 2007 ( @ 9:36 AM )
Walked past Bugis Village. Whats with the ladies fashion??! Its like maze of mirrors, everywhere i turned... most of the shop's merchandise are so similar. This kinda freaks me out. Most of them seems to dress fashionably eye-catchingly trying to portrait a smiliar style. Frankly speaking, I still prefer beach wear with a coat of tann skin. Had dinner with church friends at Ichiban Sushi. They sure taste nicer than Sakae Sushi! (:  0 comments Monday, September 03, 2007 ( @ 9:31 AM )
The shoe fits like socks...i can jump, hop, twirl on my toes without feeling restrain on them. How i wish i can do flips and cartwheel like Jackie Chan! oh gee... silly me.It also reminds me of my old nike presto shoes which i liked. I don't mind getting a few more (with friend's help in getting discounts) their colours and designs are real nice! Went to the Orchard's MMI outlet today, a mixture of the kids are Korean, Japanese, Bangadesh, British, Australian, etc. Needless to say, i had some problems pronouncing and blurting their uncommon names! 0 comments Sunday, September 02, 2007 ( @ 9:37 AM )
Work was awesome today.God provided me right timing of the weather. When i was coaching, it was sunny! When i was tutoring, it was wet and rainy. (: it can be rather fun posing even with a retard spects, that shows how important grooming is!  0 comments |