Monday, March 17, 2008
The Final Countdown
[Hibernation]
Yeah, as the title suggests, I will be in hibernation mode soon. Meaning, you can expect me NOT to be blogging for the next few wks....till mid April.
That is because, like I mentioned in previous entry, I have two final assignments due. One, is research based, is due next Monday, 24th March. That is the final assignment for my previous module "Helping children cope with stress".
The second assignment, is the BIG assignment that we need to hand in in order to pass this degree course. That is the portfolio I am talking about. A professional teacher portfolio. Which is worrying me cos' it is due soon, and I have not touched on it. it is due on 7th April.
And after that, I am FREE!!!! And Qi has already booked me. She wants me to go club with her. Heard some Australian DJ is coming down in mid April, which by then, I will be FREE!!! Yes, I must emphasized on the the "FREE", cos' I will have something to look forward to. I think I have enough studying for the time being.
Strange thing to note though, is that even though after I graduated from Ngee Ann, I actually don't mind studying more. To me, it is a MUST to get a degree. In Singapore, in order to survive, one must have the certificate. That is the reality. So even though studying at Ngee Ann was stressful, I wanted to study for my degree course. Cos' I know a diploma is not enough. I didn't really dread getting a degree then.
Now, even though my degree course is not as stressful as during the Ngee Ann days, but I somehow dread studying more. I think it is because I am working....and really, working+studying is more tiring then just studying. So even though Ngee Ann has more modules and projects and tests, I find studying for my degree more tiring. Or maybe it is also the fact that I am getting old. That explains all the illnesses (fever, diarrhoea) that I got so often.
Anyway, even though I did want to get a Masters, I am not so insistent and firm as I was when I wanted to get the degree. Even though I also feel a degree certificate is not enough too, just like how I felt when I got my diploma, I am not so insistent on getting a Masters as I was when I wanted my degree certificate....
I think I have enough of studying at the moment. I want a break. But, I will eventually still go for my Masters. Maybe after a year's break. My mom is more anxious....haha. She felt that if I finish my degree and don't continue, I will not want to study anymore. Just like how she felt last time when she was young...which I think she regretted her choice.
Well, she doesn't know how "kiasu" I am:) I won't just stop at degree level. But right now, I just need a break after my degree course.
And the most important thing in hand is to finish my two assignments. Anyway, after my hibernation, I will put up photos from dear's sister's wedding, which I helped out and some things happened(both happy and unhappy), till then...:)
Joyce Kho Ming Zhen ♥
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Monday, March 10, 2008
Updates
[March holidays!]
Heh:)
So many things happening. First, I am soooo super slack now. Cos' I am enjoying the March holidays! Wahaha...finally no need to envy other people who has a break during the school holidays...Cos' I am also having it now.
Anyway, there are many things to tell you guys. First, I have asked my friend, who was my ex-classmate from Ngee Ann, to join me at my work place. She worked with me before at my first work place ( which was the most horrible experience, even NTUC was much better), and since then after we quited the horrible place she joined a church kindergarten at Pasir Panjang area, while I joined NTUC.
Well...I would say I am glad I left NTUC. Really glad I listened to other people's advice (like my godmum and godsis and my close pals), not to stay on a place just cos' I can't bear to leave the children. Ultimately, children come and go...they will forget you...so lucky I never pass up the opportunity.
And I realized my previous thoughts about working at a kindergarten=don't learn much=not much interaction with children. Boy, how wrong I was! I learnt so much within such a short amt of time...especially children's songs. And I felt more like a teacher, cos' I really teach ONLY. Parents also tend to respect you more cos' they treat you like a teacher. I think it is also because this kindergarten is also a very "branded" and popular kindergarten, so parents take teachers seriously (that is not to say ALL parents from childcares don't).
And my boss is a perfectionist....demands alot from the teachers yet treat them really well. I am just happy here. Of course, it didnt hurt that they have school holidays as well.
And I really thank god that I have great partners at work. Partners who are not calculative at all, and helped me so much..if not for them, I would not have cope so well with the work load.
I do miss my ex colleagues though:( Ok...enough about work. I am supposed to relax!
This sat is dear's sister's wedding. I am supposed to be his sister's sister. So I am going to help out, and also to "torture" his sister's future husband. Heh:) So I have got things to look forward to this weekend. I hope I am not clumsy or anything...cos' I am supposed to help out. And his sister's wedding album is so nicely taken!!
What else....oh! I have almost finished my degree course! So happy! I just have this last module (where the final big project, the portfolio, needs to be done) and also the final assignment for the last module that I attended...Then I am free!
My mom asked me about Masters program though...I was like, I need a break! Not now at least...maybe next year or what...if I have the finance support from her(considering my pay is not enough for the expensive fees). Enough of studying for now.
Anyway, before I end off, I have some photos taken quite some time ago to put up....
At Settlers,
Fion's birthday:We went Settlers' cafe and Kevin decided to give Fion a pre-birthday surprise! So sweet of him:) Fion was so happy.
The golden couple:)
Fion's happy:)
All of us...with Andre's Australian friend who came for visit.
A rare photo of me smiling naturally...
At Attica Too's:Qi decided to go Attica Too to see her one of her favourite Australian house music DJ on Australian Day! Here are some photos...
The said Australian DJ whom Qi wants to see...
Best friends forever!
That's all for now, folks:)
Joyce Kho Ming Zhen ♥
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