Teacher Summer & TWFEC Swim Carnival 2013

After much planning and preparation, The Day finally came!

With much excitement and (just) four hours of sleep,

we woke up to a morning of rain!

For the past eleven years, every event that we had planned, it came with the rain.

This year was exactly what it had to be!

Thanks but no thanks to the rain,

instead of waking up at 0600, 

I managed to sleep till 0645.

The rain stopped.

The lightning alert was till 0745.

We reached the pool and was greeted with some drizzle.

Nevertheless, we began with our setup, 

with the drizzle accompanying us.

0745.

With the drizzle still accompanying us,

with faith and blessings, the lightning alert was off!

We began as planned with the support of the huge turnout!

In fact, the drizzle lasted for the entire meet and 

throughout the entire meet, the lightning alert was off!

I believe it is not myth but the truth - The Water Family

is always blessed by the rain!

The events went well and the children were happy.

Many children never ever had a chance to take part in any competition

and Nov 10 could have been their first!

We are glad we made a small difference in their lives.

We are glad they are part of our family - 

The Water Family.

Congratulations to all swimmers who completed their swim.

Congratulations to all winners .

Every single one of you made it.

When the crowd was cheering for a child to complete the lap,

it was most touching.

With an event usually planned by an entire PE Department,

carried out by an entire school, 

we did it with the help of our family, friends and all volunteers.

Every small little action made a big difference.

Thank you very much.

We are also very sorry for whatever blunders we have made.

We promise we will do better next year.

Like every big event, with much anticipation,

it came and it left.

However, the leaving left us with wonderful memories.

I was telling Teacher Jerry, 

"I think we will be talking about this event at least for the next one month still."

We are still adding on to the photo album of our FaceBook Page, 

every time I look at the photos, 

I feel the emotions and love.

I see the pride in the children and their parents.

Very touching scenes.

The Water Family Enrichment Centre Swim Carnival 2013

is definitely a milestone and an event where we experienced 

the support and love of everyonem like a big family - 

The Water Family.

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or visit our blog:

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What a busy period!

It’s been a long week.

Busy with matters at home and busy with the upcoming swim meet.

Lots of lessons learnt from people around us.

One of the most important lesson:

I sincerely hope that family and friends around me will be living in eudaimonia.

It has not been the best of period for some.

Let's all strive on and be positive!

Small little joys to cheer me up.

Girl Guides Cookies!

Memories from secondary school days and teaching days :)

 I shall live on and let happiness and good health flourish.

My simple wish for all my loved ones too!

RED! For happiness, good health and prosperity!

Every new day will be a better one!

Teacher Summer's Group Tuition (2014/SG)

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Dear Parents and Children, 

1. Please note that the schedule is subject to changes.
2. All fees are indicated clearly as I believe transparency is very important.
3. Places are limited, please do inform me if you are interested.
4. All one-to-one lessons are taken up, please do inform me if you would like to be on the waiting list.

Thank you for your support and for always believing in me.

Regards,

Summer.

SG: +65 9796 4130

JB: +60 18280 3778

Email: summertoh@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/tohxiaoxin

Eventful Week(end)

I'm lucky to have extended weekends (especially so after PSLE).

With an easy week and a slightly heavier workload on Saturday,

my weekends usually are from Saturday 4pm to Tuesday 3.30pm.

Had half of the Primary Sixes over for a mini BBQ on Sunday (20/10)

The other half went away already!

And here are the usual fun-loving girls in class.

(too fun-loving sometimes!)

Had brunch at Jln Petri on Monday (21/10).

Blogged about it in the previous post but I have to say this again,

"The mee rubus tulang is delicious!"

Had the monthly dinner with next door neighbours on Monday as well.

We were lucky to move to a very nice estate in SA.

We were even luckier to have nice neighbours!

Having moved into SA for almost a year, 

I still have lots unpack / left in Bedok.

Finally, the last batch of shoes to pack/sell/throw. (23/10)

I have never done a post proper on moving to SA .

Maybe I should.

However, to sum it up, (while I was chatting with Laogong)

no matter how much we save from staying in SA.

The cost of living - Lower.

The quality of life - Priceless.

Life is kind to me.

I will do my best for my family and of course, 

to return to the society.

Restoran Zz Sup Tulang @ Jln Petri

Thanks to Huimin's mom introduction, we had a good brunch. 

The mee rubus tulang was very nice! 

I won't have the nasi lemak again. 

I think the nasi lemak at Setia Indah and Sayed Bistro is still the best! 

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Thank you, for being my students ...

I was chatting with an ex-student's parent / friend (I taught the daughter when she was in Primary 4 and she is Sec 3 now!) the other day when she told me that she still remembers what I did for her daughter. I seriously cannot remember what I have done. I simply teach to the best of my ability, even now.

Instead of them thanking me, I want to thank them, thank the students -  past, present and future.

Thank you for being my students.

Without you, I would / will not be able to teach and fulfill my dreams.

I realised that my first batch of students are 21!

Many are in tertiary institutions now.

More are coming to me.

Every student matters to me.

Thank you, for being a part of my life.

The Straits Times & 新明日报

Morning Booster ...

While the Laogong is still in bed, I came down and thought that maybe I can mop the floor without disturbance. (I love doing housework!) Walked around the house and was pleased that Pinky did a good job! Decided to just make a cup of coffee and chill! Haha. 

Great booster.

Grabbed the book, I mean the phone and started reading.

Played my current favourite music.

Some songs from my current favourite Taiwan drama.

Enjoying the house like always.

Blessed.

TGIF! Great start to weekend!

Just past noon and I've done a great deal! 

Collected the books (for 2014) from the warehouse before seeing Laogong to the pool. 

While Laogong was coaching,  I went over to JP for some supposedly window shopping. 

As usual,  I cannot stay away from books.

Spent more than an hour at Popular and spent another few hundred dollars on more books. 

Shopped for Christmas presents! Spending half of December in Thailand so I decided to prepare the gifts early! 

Heading back weekend home for lunch now! 

Fruitful morning! 

Oh yes, and Char texted me in the morning :) 

She got me Le Coton! 

Woohoo! Thanks,  Babe! :) 

Dates Marathon on 4 Oct

What a day! 

Since I was available and was going to be in Singapore the entire day,  decided to meet as many friends as I can! 

Had breakfast with Chris and NA @ Melba (Goodman Art Centre). The full Melba Cooked Breakfast and Truffle Fries were yummy! Just nice to be shared. 

Had lunch with PEFX (we miss EL!)  @ Au Petit Salut (Dempsey). The Sgd 38 ++ Set Lunch was yummy too! Totally worth the price! Thanks for the treat, PN and Fio. 

Had dinner with Wendy,  Cher and the kids @ Ichiban Sushi (IMM). Usual Jap food that we always have.  I was practically driving around Singapore! East to Town to East to West! 

Tiring but great day, always nice to catch up with friends! 

Teacher Summer's Group Lessons (2014 / SG)

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Dear Parents and Children, 

1. Please note that the schedule is subject to changes.
2. All fees are indicated clearly as I believe transparency is very important.
3. Places are limited, please do inform me if you are interested.
4. All one-to-one lessons are taken up, please do inform me if you would like to be on the waiting list.

Thank you for your support and for always believing in me.

Regards,

Summer.

SG: +65 9796 4130

JB: +60 18280 3778

Email: summertoh@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/tohxiaoxin

我只坚持我的梦想 / I Insist On My Dream/s

I was watching TVB’s Brother’s Keeper yesterday morning. In one of the scenes, I caught the line – I Insist On My Dream/s. I’m a dreamer and I always concur with what Woodrow Wilson said. I think no dream is too big or wild. A dream makes one, or at least makes me live more vibrantly.

I posted the above-mentioned title on Facebook and a friend asked me to share my dream. I simply replied that I am already living my dream (life) amd all I have to do is continue living it. Another friend asked me exactly how many dreams do I have. I simply replied that we grow great by dreams and dreams are infinite. I have new dreams, anytime, anywhere. Some dreams die like what Woodrow said and some, I nurse them and the dreams being me to see new light and to soar to a new high.

Whenever I chat with Laogong (well, that is like every day), I talk about how lucky I am, we are. We have been through the pits where family and friends stood by us and we have and are living the dreams where family and friends are happy for us. 

Such blessings in life I have …

I remember the magical month spent in USA. I remember what Walt Disney said, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” In States, we see dream after dream came true. 

Such blessings in life I have …

I appreciate the numerous trips to Thailand where our Thai friends (who we lovingly refer them to our Thai family) show us limitless love. I am thankful for the love we are able to shower on the children in the children’s home. I am able to see how small little dreams in children come true with supposedly insignificant small gestures by us. 

Such blessings in life I have …  

I love that I am able to carry on dreaming and improving. It is a life-long ambition to teach. With career changes, I see how the dream is able to come true, or rather, even more true. I teach. I simply just teach. Such blessings in life I have …

"20 years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did so. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in you sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."

~ Mark Twain

I will go on dreaming. I know regrets are inevitable but surely I can minimise them. 

Dream, because dreams make life, dreams make me.

The Straits Times, 23/09/2013

Mid Autumn 2013

First Mid Autumn in our own house ...

Lots of firsts this year anyway :)

Too early to do an entry of recap!

Anyway, to cut the story short, 

thanks to all for your concern and gifts and cards,

I'm recovering well at home.

Thank You :)

Laogong with the 许愿灯 we bought for CNY!

Kept till now.

 

Best wishes for our family and friends.

May all our wishes come true.

Again, thankful for the care and concern of family and friends, 

Life is Good, 

and always getting Better :)

Welcome, Liauw Family :)

The Liauws came to visit these few days!

Welcome, welcome!

Same same pose!

Small Jerry and Joy Joy fooling around before their departure to LegoLand!

Arm wrestling competition!

Pretty Mei Mei all ready to rock LegoLand!

Sumptuous Dim Sum Breakfast @ 大四喜.

Welcome and come again soon!

Drama Watching VS Online Shopping

After an exciting month of online shopping with 损友, 

I decided to focus on drama watching.

Too many packages coming in almost daily :p

and not knowing / forgetting what we ordered!

Finished  Awfully Lawful - 熟男有惑  and
A Change of Heart - 好心作怪.

Am starting on The Dream Makers 志在四方 and
Triumph In The Skies II - 衝上雲霄II.

Haha, also catching some Thai drama! 

超越界限的爱.

Now, I think I can save more money this month! :p

June's Genting Trip...

Went on an impromptu trip in June ...
Drove both Xiao Bai and Xiao Bai Tu up ..,
During one of the pit stop, bought these!
Love the small cup cakes ...
I know it's excessive colouring,
but don't worry, I don't take them everyday!

Couple t-shirts!

The Last Lap For Our Primary 6 Children!