Murphy's Law

Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.

A few things did not work out lately, but I guess I already knew that they may happen.

2nd Teaching Class.

Noisy class, as expected. PowerPoint didn't work, not expected.
Students lost interest, inevitable.
Overall, at least some got the message. Not bad for a 2nd lesson.
Mentor no show.
Professor gave okay advice.

Zero Response

It felt like I was talking Hungarian or something. I had zero response from my students. Worst offenders: Form 3 (Grade 9). No wonder people of other countries critize our students for this.

I see why we need Education Reform. I also see why they need Liberal Studies, but with the atmosphere the way it is in my school, it's a long battle.

Old Wounds

were reopened today.

Not that I am still thinking about things that I shouldn't think about, but I recall some sad memories. Give it time, and it will finally heal.

It's what I need to do. It's the right thing to do.

I also did enjoy myself partly.

I treasure my friends. It's worth it.

District Scout Rally

Another 4 hour stand in the sun. I am the colour bearer for my group this year. Apparently, it's quite hard to march with a flag pole in your hand. Not only is it hard to march using only one arm, but you also have to start by swinging that arm back. If you are off pace, you can't skip to correct it either, since you can't balance yourself in air. Fortunately, that error only happened during practice. The actual parade went smooth. Lucky me.

Song

This song popped up in my head when I was walking home.
A very old song, but does carry some meaning that may be relevant.

黎明-情心說話未曾講

仍然在遠方 追我夢與想
繼續懷念你 卻又這麼漫長
從前未會想 感覺是雙方
你若燃亮我 我亦要懂得釋放

* 過去每日同路往 不懂珍惜那些境況
這晚我獨來獨往 卻是太後悔浪費共對時光

~ 你這剎那在何方 我有說話未曾講
如何能聯繫上 與你再相伴在旁
愛意要是沒回響 世界與我又何干
原來仍然是你 叫我永不斷自強 如晨光

# (情意比天更晴朗 無數遠景再同創)
遙遙同往 (願再去找更遼闊同行地方) 在途上

情路獨個闖 溫暖是妄想
每日來又往 也像隔一道牆
回頭又再想 心裏漸奔放
你若能會意 掛念已找到方向

Repeat * ~ ~ #

Red Heart

Your Heart Is Red

You're a passionate lover - you always have a huge fire in your heart. Too bad it's hard for you to be passionate about just one person! Your flirting style: Outgoing and sexy Your lucky first date: Drinks and dancing Your dream lover: Is both stable and intense What you bring to relationships: Honesty

What Color Heart Do You Have?

Avenue of Stars

Land of the lovers and tourists. I am neither, then why was I there? Well, I was in TST today anyway, and I remember someone once said, "the view of the harbour makes it worth the trip here (HK), even though there are many things I hate about this city" or something like that. Today was not one of the better days I had, so I figure I should give it a try.

Surely, the view of the harbour was nice. There was a nice cool breeze too. I sat on the railing at the same spot I sat last time. Half an hour later, a couple started kissing beside me. Aww... sweet. Thinking that I should give them some privacy, I turn around to look for a place to sit. I realized that there were out of spots. Oh well. Another night, I thought, perhaps with the same companion I had last time. I left for dinner, yes, alone.

So, did I feel better? I don't really know. That made me feel better in a sense, but reminded me of something I miss. Oh well.

Bright and Early

Some of my friends in Aussie land are complaining having to go to school at 9:00a.m. Yes, they may have to get up two hours ahead or something. Let me tell you something. It's arrive at 7:30a.m. everyday for me!! Don't even think about leaving until 17:00. Sounds fun right?

1st day at school, 2 double classes to sit in, 2 classes of assignments to mark. That's 94 of them.

Met this gal from HKIED, music major, far less busy, but have to plan and teach 9 classes this week immediately, poor soul. At least, she's an alumnus to the school, know her drills.

I am so glad that this EMI school does uses English to teach, unlike our lovely university. The students' Chinglish were quite funny though. "Today see have not time." "Have time to die, no have time to sick"

Carpe Diem!

The following is a gentle reminder taken from the earlhaig50s website.

There is no beginning or end
Yesterday is history, Tomorrow a mystery
Today is a gift - That's why it's called the present.

Carpe Diem!

Seven Wonders

A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders of the World." Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes:

1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. Taj Mahal
3. Grand Canyon
4. Panama Canal
5. Empire State Building
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not finished her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list.

The girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many."
The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help."
The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the 'Seven Wonders of the World are:

1. to see
2. to hear
3. to touch
4. to taste
5. to feel
6. to laugh
7. and to love."


The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop. The things we overlook as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted are truly wondrous! A gentle reminder - that the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.

"Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons."


Carpe Diem!

Emptiness

Yes, that's how I have been feeling.

A friend used this term to describe her state, and that sounds exactly how I am feeling now.

This just popped up in my mind, "It's not matter of being half-empty or half-full, there is not much you can do with being empty." How depressing.

Something is bothering me.

It's not a good feeling.

Halloween!

All Hells break loose.

Haven't danced so much for a long time.

My favourite girls were there, yeah! Miss Birdy-Hat. Miss Fallen Angel and Miss Red Devil.

Mood Assassin had a little too much to drink, which probably is a good thing, since less mood would be assassinated, right?

The songs were great. Haven't been able to hear them in that volume for along time.

A little bit more interaction with my girls would have been better, but dancing is always great either way.

Okay my hair is dry. Sleep now.