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Week 8 @ SOT = Team 8’s turn to serve!
This week been a “not enough sleep” week.
Tues-Fri, I actually jumped up at 430am and left home at 5am plus.
Slept late but woke up super early, one of the days I only slept for ~3hrs BUT really wasn’t sleepy or very tiring during the day/week. Really thank God for His strength!
After breakfast with teammates, we reported in church by 745am.
Different people in the team were assigned to different duties.
For myself and few other teammates, we were assigned at the lobby to “welcome” the people and to tap their card.
Fun experience but can be quite “stress” as sometimes the scanner can be quite insensitive and soon you see a queue gets longer. Haha! But of course as the day goes by, we get more familiar and fast!
The interesting part came when at 844am, our ushers started announcing to the schoolmates at the gate: “2mins! 2mins left!“ and soon you will see them run, really run in.
And the challenge came when the clock hit 845am and a group of students waiting for you to tap their card quickly. According to Pst, late for one or five minutes count.
We may not be the richest team but we are definitely one of the sweetest teams in SOT. Right from the beginning we didn’t want to increase the “standard” that was set by one of the teams. We also didn’t want to stretch ourselves financially to like preparing breakfast for the entire school.
Our plan - to be our schoolmates' messengers! At the start of the week, the schoolmates can write a little note (to cheer, to encourage etc) to anyone they wish to write to - their team leader, teammates, secret admirer etc. Following week, we will help to pass their little note together with a little gift we prepared. 
One of the days after school, few of us (left with only Girls Power again) went to JP to get the items.
From ValueShop to Popular to NTUC-xtra… From Lane1 to Lane5 Lane10… We spent quite a while to select, to brain-storming, to decide and then to buy. We then went to one of the hostel to start the “factory work”! Haha!
All in all, with the power of 5, we managed to do up ~100 goodies bag! Thank God!
Been a looooong week but thank God His strength! =)
Enjoyed myself during this journey too!
News spread fast, very fast, very very fast.
Not sure does it matter who you share with, just know that news spread very fast. In few weeks time, we will be having “Mock CG” at SOT. Each of us will be assigned to 3-4 segments. Mine are Warmth, Welcome, Praise & Worship. I was still pretty calm when I saw “Warmth” & “Welcome“ but went wooooo when I saw “Praise” and “Worship”. Haha!
Though was shocked but was quite looking forward as this are segments which rarely can get to try. Of course preaching too but I’ll still get the chance to during Preaching Test.
Probably singing has never been my strength/interest… ps: people, I know that so you don’t have to constantly remind me.
Strangely I’m willing to step into KTV and sing when I’m with my cousin but not with this certain group of friends. I’m willing to sing aloud in LSK too, but not with this certain group of friends. Why? Maybe I can be more of myself when with them and one thing for sure - I know they won’t make a joke out of me. Some of my teammates got what they are good/comfortable with but there are also some like me who will be having their “First” experience. Anyway is “Mock CG” - though there are evaluators but no one is there to condemn or find fault with us. We are all there to learn.
Wanted it to be “low-profile” (esp to this certain group of friends). My first intention was only to blog after “Mock CG”.
I casually told this particular friend the segments I’m doing then this particular friend also casually told another friend but seem like this particular friend deliberately went around telling the “whole world”.
Some of the “whole world” just listened and let it passed but some of the “whole world” chose to rub on the wound - asked me whether I want to take praise/worship segment to practice first during some event, passed me the mic when they see me in church or even suan-ing me whenever possible.
With friends like them, I don't need enemies.
From excited about "Mock CG" to now - dread from happening.
In just one day or I should say, in just a few hours my excitement and confidence were destroyed, all thanks to a group of very “encouraging” friends! I am not angry, just upset and disappointed... why must friends, my very own friends rub on the wound that yet to heal?
If you guys didn't mean it or want it to be a "joke", sorry.. is not funny to me at all.
I supposed this wont end yet. Let's see... after I’m done with the “Mock CG”, I should be able to expect those “encouraging” friends will ask me to lead Praise & Worship during cg etc? Just when you think they are being supportive and want you to put into use what you learned but sad to say, too late… I wont be able to feel their sincerity. And all thanks to them, my about-to-close-up wound is once again opened up!
-_-
Few weeks back, I visited ICA like 3 times with foreign teammates to settle their Student Pass.
Though “Student Pass” and “Visa” sound so unfamiliar to me, at first was asked to go by Team Leader, whether can I company this teammate who cant speak English. The next two visits were just to company teammates.
It was an "interesting, eye-opener" experience! There were moments where the officers got me -_- and there were moments I witness "inconsistency"! Opps! Haha! Still, thank God I was able to be of help not just to my own teammates but once to another schoolmate, K.
She had some problem with her Visa due to error on her Student Pass. Then she needed a Singaporean. And since she came alone, I actually accompanied her for the an interview with a Senior Officer.
It was so amazing - we met a Christian officer @ the Visa-counter who after knowing this schoolmate attends bible school, he said “Hallelujah school!”. And usually extension of Visa is like ~two weeks, he actually gave her 1mth!
Could see that she was worried/discouraged (as her Student Pass made her went through "difficult" times too) that but thank God I was able to be there to encourage/cheer her on. Thank God everything worked out well. If not she actually has to return back to her country/nearby country the night itself.
Once after SOT, there was a long break to churchwide biblestudy in the night so I went over to foreign teammates’ hostel.
I was overwhelmed by their great hospitality and love! Not just my own teammates but also the housemates who were there! They really treated me like “guest”!
I guess they also had a mission that day - “feed Yanni!” cause the moment I entered their hostel, they kept feeding me with food, fruit & drinks! I actually went went eating from house to house!
One "lesson" learned after the visit - to be contented with what I have. Their living condition may not be that fantastic but it never affect them. They are still a group of happy people who make the best out of what they have.
Check out this photo below…
There was this housemate who was sitting in front of the stove - while waiting for the food to be cook, she was actually reading bible! I am challenged! Haha!
to be continued...
A little recap of my precious moments in SOT… During the first 1-2 weeks, got the chance to take breakfast with Huili & Itzel during the 30mins-break. I really, really salute them cause they are not just fast but they are super duper very fast.
When I was on my way up the stairs @ B4, they were already @ the church gate! When I was digging for my purse, Huili called to ask me what I want! When I reached coffeeshop, they already comfortably settled down! Haha!
When others were queuing for their food, mine was on the table!
When others were getting ready to eat, I was heading back church!
Haha! All these wouldn’t be possible without the two super-fast girls! 
Enjoyed the fellowship with them. Had fun time conquering wanton mee in 7mins and conquering the "fear" of opening the cans etc. Haha!
Later week, I didn't have the chance to join them as own teammates wanted to have breakfast together. Since there, been having with them @ coffeeshop or rooftop.
Great to fellowship with teammates too - bonding time! I used to reach school around 815am but for the past many weeks, I reached church slightly before 8am. Few reasons are (1) to avoid the morning train crowd, (2) to “watch over” seats for team and (3) to start the class "calmly" - enjoyed the moments of "stoning" before class starts.
Thankfully so far our team has been very "on", always at the centre area. The "most-front" we went was 2nd row. One of my teammates' goal is to sit at FIRST row before she graduates! Haha!
Some of my "early" morning...
to be continued…
After some consideration, I have decided not to take up the childcare part-time job.
Still, I want to thank God for favor and everything:
1) not only did He opened one but two doors of opportunity for me
2) favor I found in both childcare’s principal
3) after I informed the Principal @ 2nd childcare that I wont be able to continue to work, she actually tried to keep me by offering few options
The reason I decided not to work is not so much on physical capacity that I’m afraid I be too tired/busy or anything. Seriously before SOT starts, I actually wanted very much to work cause I want to take this period to stretch myself and to see how much can I take.
Actually to work 4hrs everyday is still consider quite ok to me. And basically nothing much expected from me, I just assist the teachers and play with the children.
After working for two days, I decided not to continue. Not used to it? Don’t like the rushing part - from school to childcare?
Hmm… don’t know how to explain
Is definitely a tough decision cause no work = no $$$
I managed to discuss something with my parents and arranged something out with my insurance agent too. So for now to the end of SOT, I will be really “jobless”.
Will be giving full focus to SOT and just a thought - maybe can also take this period as a break from work and teaching?
But this will also mean a period of time I must learn to be wise and to think twice in spending $$, to and yes… save, save, save!
The day after I went back to the childcare to sign the “resignation” letter, I was quite worried how everything would be like for the next 5mths. For a moment I was scare. Just when I was like you know you know, I saw a letter on my table - it was from the government, regarding the $$ we will be receiving.
I was surprised cause I actually forget about it! I was overwhelmed!
Coincidence? I think too much?
That night of QT, I wept - I’m so thankful that God showed up again, to remind me not to doubt or worry and that He will provide for me… just like how He did even before my SOT starts. =)
(late entry)
Wanted to many years ago… but didn’t know how and where
Two years ago… found the source, went for consultation, fixed an appointment… but didn’t have the “courage” to go for it
Two years later… went for consultation, fixed an appointment, seek advices… went for it
The whole process took less than 2hrs… probably the “longest” time I spent on was waiting for my turn to enter, to be brief and to pay. The whole surgery only took less than 15mins! I’m thankful to God for giving me a good doctor who… not only gave me good advices before the surgery, skillful hands during and peace of mind and after the surgery.
I’m thankful to God for giving the Dr a team of dedicated team of nurse who… treated me well, patiently explained to me and took effort to calm me when I seem nervous at the first jab.
I’m thankful to God that the surgery went well, and most importantly I didn’t experience any post-surgery pain when the anesthesia wears off.
I’m thankful to God that the whole healing process went well.
I’m thankful to God that the process of removing stitches wasn’t that scary after all.
I’m thankful that so far everything is ok!
Not forgetting - thank you Da Jie, Er Jie, Zhen Jie & Da Jie Da for the advices & concerns before/after surgery.
Punctual
- strictly observant of an appointed or regular time; not late; prompt
Punctuality
- the quality or state of being punctual
Let's not talk about church meetings or any important events. Just casual meet with friends/family. What time will you reach if the meeting time is 6pm?
545pm? 559pm? 601pm? 615pm? 630pm? 7pm? 715pm?
Few weeks back I met up with friends. Though I was not the "host" for the night but was bit disappointed with the time they turned up.
6pm was the meeting time.
I reached at 550plus and having a feeling that not many will be on time, I decided not to wait at the station but proceed to the shopping mall (a way to prevent myself from #%*@$)
Shortly after, I bumped into the organizer (the only person who is punctual). Next she told me "the rest of them will be late". At the point of time I thought to myself "I know it! I know it! I shouldn't have come on time!" I was so #&$*@ that I asked the organizer "why didn't push back the meeting time since all going to be late?!" But organizer replied "they informed last minute!"
Hmmm.. in that case, can I say their reason for being late is not valid?
* speechless *Then and then, sorry ... I shut down!
Together with the organizer, we went to the makan place and there we waited and waited and waited. Around 615pm, the "host" for the night came. Again we waited and waited and waited, another came. Then we waited and waited and waited, another came (flipped to know late cause went shopping).
Dinner started. Just when you thought that's all ... two happy people strolled in stylo-miloly after 7pm with one greeted us and another just a "sorry!" Seriously for the last two, I need to learn to "get used to it" cause out of 3x, they are late 2x. Arrrgghhhhh!
(have an evil thought: on the day that I am the "host", can the two don't come if they going to be late again?)
I am not always punctual... but I am not always late too. I know I'm bad to shut down just like that but I was really too disappointed (bit angry of course) cause it is not the first time already!
Probably common reason for many being late is they wanted to catch some rest at home first or maybe overslept?
They are tired, I'm not?
Just before I was out, I only managed to catch a 15mins-sleep then though was sleepy and long to sleep more, I forced myself up with the thought that "Cannot sleep already! Got to meet them later!" And thinking that to give the "host" face, I shouldn't be late.
Maybe to you, it seem like I am making a mountain out of a molehill but.. but.. just think about it - like others, you are also tired but you "sacrificed" your rest and came on time then realized others rested fully and came late. And after you waited and waited and waited for them, they just came with a "sorry" or even giving you a feeling that 'is ok for me/us to be late. is ok for you guys to wait for me/us."
To me, is more like you are not respecting my time.
Is it so difficult to be early? Or even just being on time?
Or you being early/late is determine by who you are meeting?
It takes effort to be punctual. To me, it can be a choice too.
Though many windows were closed but I thank God He opened doors for me!
Started “searching” for part-time job ~two weeks ago. Called and rejected by many, till I’m quite disappointed. Just when I wanted to give up, God showed up!
Like what Z Laoshi said, “Wait for His timing! He will give you the best! Believe!” This sentence came alive to me!
I went for an interview @ SP childcare which is located at Fajar. The interview went for like half an hour and IMMEDIATELY the Principal agreed to employ me. And then she brought me around and introduced me to her staff. She is also comfortable about me working for 6mths but of course encouraged me that if everything goes well, to continue. Thank God for the favor! Just when I thought everything settled nicely, I had the chance to go for another interview @ another childcare. Thought no harm going and may can have another option. After a rather short time of interviewing, least did I expected - Principal said “Ok! We will take you on!”
I was shocked, real shocked as I was waiting for something like “Ok! We will look into your details and call you again!” cause when I told her I can only commit 6mths, her face changed so I thought chances not high.
It took me a while to decide between these two but I thank God good counsels from Da Jie and Da Da Jie ... and of course the peace of God!
It will be “luxury” if I don’t have to work during SOT-days but sad to say, I cant. Haha!
Nevertheless, thank God for His favor and opportunities! =)
Three weeks into SOT. Still “so far so good”… probably cause yet to have assignments/exam. But personal engine more or less on already, adjusted to the momentum of a student’s life. Just recently I had long waiting time before visitation. If it was last time, I probably will go for movie or maybe even arcade to kill time but… but… I didn’t this time. I went to the library! I myself cant believe it too! Haha! And whenever possible, I will be reading a book in the train too - haha… so not me!
So far @ SOT, we completed FT2 and in the midst of covering “Song of Solomon” by Pst Kong and "Going on to Perfection" Though completed these three books yearsss ago at personal/church bs but the receiving and impartation are definitely much different now. Everyday been like “information overloaded”
Woohoo! I enjoyed Pst Bobby’s teaching! He preached with enthusiasms and FIRE!
“out yes, in no”
Haha! $$$ I mean…
Called quite a few childcare @ Jurong/Bukit Batok… hoping to get a part-time job. Actually majority of them sound positive, thank God for “bonus points” as I have experience and DPT cert.
But… But… But the moment they know that I’m still a staff at another kindergarten, they turned silent. Till today, I have yet to receive a confirmed call though I received one for full-time and one interview. @ the interview - though I can only commit for 6mths but the Principal sound keen to employ (partly also cause they really needed staff). She was even willing to give me more pay than what I asked for. She got photocopies of my cert, shared with me a lot etc. She said cause I can only commit t 6mths and that I’m still a staff at another kindergarten, she need to talk to the management.
One week passed, no call. Actually one of my friends told me that I actually shouldn’t have let them know I am still a staff at another kindergarten. Later I thought to myself, “Really?! Shouldn’t I?”
I don’t know, really don’t know. Cause they asked indirectly so I told them. Also need to fill up past employment details so don’t want to lie. Beside, since I need to be “registered” under MCYS if I got in, is better to say the truth just in case they found my name under MOE. Quite disappointed actually, with the findings etc.
Seriously there were many thoughts that went through my mind as I sat through the interview:
“See la! See la! Why are you going through this again?”
“Aiyo! You don’t have to actually!”
“Haiz! Totally don’t like the feeling to start “afresh”?”Got to keep searching… Got to keep asking… Got to keep calling…
Don’t want and cannot spend my 6mths being "jobless'.
But one thing that I am shocked myself too...
As I have no income thus I am actually living on my savings right.
Though not a lot but thankfully I am doing fine.
Thank God for self-control… Haha!
Whenever I got my pay, most of the time the amount will decrease pretty fast. Oops!
But this time I’m proud to say that a particular amount in my bank being “stagnant” for couple of weeks. Of course for now, other than for meals, got to be wise, very wise in where and how I spend my $$.
Just when I thought I got to "sacrifice" quite a lot to go SOT, I was “hit” when I heard the testimonies and/or stories of my team-mates, especially those foreign students. I always admire people who study overseas - how they have to leave their family/friends, their comfort zone and their familiar environment. On the day of orientation, it was TeamMate ML’s mother’s birthday so as a team, we sang her a birthday song over the phone. As I listened to TeamMate ML cried as she talked to her mum (definitely home sick), it reminded me to appreciate that I am in my "comfort zone".
TeamMate SM…
He has the strong desire and determination to attend SOT but don’t have the $means to but with the support from his church and his savings, he fulfilled his dream this year.
We had a buffet spree on orientation day where he commented that was his best meal so far he was here for 3wks. That statement for a second almost brought tears to my eyes. I’m challenged by his servant hood and brotherhood - his attitude and his willingness to serve/learn. He always avail himself to serve @ SOT classes and even church event etc.
Hardworking (foreign) students…
SOT - a place where I don’t only get impacted spiritually
One (full) week into life of a student in SOT…
Two weeks away as teacher in LSK…
Quite “school-sick”… I miss all the little ones and big ones at LSK!
7 Mar 2011 - SOT orientation
Reached there rather early, thank God was with Efi if not will be "lost" after the registration. Haha!
The day started with a great Word by Pst Tan which ended with him saying a powerful prayer for us. It definitely got us all charged up!
After which we had a time of briefing with the Dean of Students, Pst Bobby where the "Rules & Regulation" etc were set. After which we went separate way to meet up our team.
There are quite a number of foreign students in the team that I’m in. There are also people from Dialect Church, Children Church and BBG. Like what the pastors said, we will be “sticking” with one another for the next 6mths.
As for the outdoor activities…
One word - HOT!
Two words - super HOT!
Three words - really cannot tahan!
Haha! But the games at the different stations where our strength, mind, stamina & creativity were tested definitely a time of team building and team bonding. The day ended with a yummy welcome lunch from SOT.
8 to 11 Mar 2011 - first week of official lesson
One session I love to the max - WORSHIP time!
There were days we spent 1hr plus in God's presence and I remembered one of the days we spent close to 2hrs in His presence and still it was like "Not enough!"
There were days when Pst Derek moved freely, so freely in the Holy Spirit - there were tremendous peace, joy & freedom!
Got to constantly remind myself - learn to be STILL in His presence, learn to WAIT on Him and most importantly, never to take His presence for granted.
24weeks in SOT ... 1wk down ... 23weeks more to go! =)
From “Oh! SOT starts in March!” to “Oh! SOT starts next month!” to “Oh! SOT starts in two weeks time!” to now “Oh!!! SOT starts NEXT WEEK!!!”
For once I thought to myself - “Oh man! Cant imagine I am actually going SOT! Cant imagine I actually made the decision to stop work for half a year!
My 6mths journey in SOT will start next Mon.
Excited? Ok ah…
Nervous? Ok ah…
All ready? Ok ah…
Afraid? Ok ah…
It been a while since I was a student…
It been a while since I did readings…
It been a while since I did “homework”…
For the next 6mths, a student me will have to complete assignments (eg. 10 books review) and to finish reading (with understanding) the entire bible! Got to be ready not just physically, mentally but also spiritually! Hmm.. recently heard some -_- remarks from friends:
“Hey! You SOT student lehz! Must come early to book seats for us!”
“Hey! Ask Yanni to do… She SOT already… Must do more!”
“Hey! You SOT student lehz! Of course must serve more & do more!”
Like hello.. SOT student not human?
Seem like “expectation” was set even before SOT starts, especially from my LSK Principal and some colleagues. Oops! Hmmm… can I take back my registration form? Haha! 
Unofficially “graduated” myself 3yrs ago… =p
Weeks passed very fast… the day I have to say “Goodbye!” to LSK.
Think about it.. Half a year = 6mths = 24 weeks
If you say is long, is not that long but if you say is short, is not that short either. Though just 6mths but I be away from my “comfort zone“.
ps: a little “pressure” added on me as “expectation” was set during the 6mths and when I return… haha!
I’m thankful for a group of very loving and encouraging Principal and colleagues who supported me in many ways. 28 Feb - Principal Mrs E Tan announced to the children about my move to God’s school. She led the children in a time of powerful prayer.
My touching moments…
As I stood infront, Little Child N walked over and stood beside me. Then Little Child K and Little Child J came too. They are the children from PreNursery - Little Child K and Little Child J are the one who usually I paid more attention to cause in term of emotion, they are still “adjusting“. And Little Child N is the one who “stick” with me since Day1. Haha! The best came when after the prayer, Z Laoshi told me that she was touched too as when Principal Mrs E Tan led the children in prayer, Little Child N stretched out his hand to me for the entire prayer. I mean… he is only 3years old!
At the end of both sessions, I had ’final goodbye” to the children and they came to give me a hug. That’s the best present!
ps: even when I’m blogging now, I am missing them! Hee! Received gifts…
from one of my last year K2’s parents…
from my colleagues… 
Few days ago, my mentor told me about one of my strengths that she observed throughout last year and even this year’s short two months.
She said that I work differently from other LSK teachers… I don’t scold the children… And the way I establish relationship with them is like friend-to-friend and yet the children don’t “climb over my head”. =)
On my first “away day” from LSK, I received smses from my colleagues. And even from my principal too! =)
Still a bit not used to it ... these two days been looking at the clock and find myself "guessing" what the children/colleagues are doing.
"Oh! Is 745am already.. they must be having their morning worship!"
"Oh! Is 830am.. the first session children arrived!"
"Oh! Is 1145am.. the second session started!"
"Oh! Is Wednesday, they must be having their staff meeting now!"
28 Feb - Miss Lim‘s “last” day @ LSK
From Jan-Feb, Miss Lim spent about 8 weeks in LSK.
From “Office Staff” to “Do-Anything Teacher“ to “Nursery Assistant Teacher“ to “PreNursery Assistant Teacher“.
From helping with “Kindergarten Wide Phonics Resource” to “Chinese Reader Powerpoint” to “Weekly Tasks“ to “Daily Chores” to “Termly Works“.
I’m thankful that I’m able to leave fingerprints and be of help to LSK and colleagues in many ways.
For a moment I felt bad where recently LSK went through some changes and needed staff but I cant help much cause got to be away.
Really going to miss everyone & everything @ LSK - the children, the colleagues, the culture, the environment, the routine, the duties etc.
Will Miss Lim be back @ LSK after 6mths?Will the PreN little ones still remember me when I return after 6mths?
Will thingy be the same when I return after 6mths?
LSK, goodbye for now!
Thank you all for your love, care, prayers, JIAYOUs and the wonderful memories!
Another time with crying Little Child J
Little Child J: (crying) I want Mummy~~~
Miss Lim: Okok… we go office to call Mummy
Little Child J: (crying) Yes~~~
Miss Lim: * pretend to talk on phone * Hello mummy, you come and bring Child J home ok
* Little Child J burst out crying *
Miss Lim: Mummy, if Child J is crying you don’t come. Oh! She stop then you come right
* Little Child J stopped *
Miss Lim: We wait for mummy ok… She must take bus first
Little Child J: (sobbing) I want Mummy~~~
Miss Lim: A… Your mummy can fly a not?
Little Child J: (sobbing) No~~
Miss Lim: Ah! Then must wait… Mummy must take bus
Throughout the day on and off on and off, Little Child J will sobsob to ask for Mummy but she be ok the moment I replied her differently like:
Oh! Mummy coming already…
Wait ok. Mummy must bath first…
Oh! Mummy wearing shoes already ok…
Coming ok. Mummy taking bus now…
Something unrelated to the title…
Was at play with the PreNursery children when suddenly Little Child J popped out saying “Poker Face“ and “Paparazzi”.
I was shocked to know this little child listens to Lady Gaga? Haha!
Right from the beginning of the school term, Little Child N has no problem adapting to the school culture/routine. She was so steady that she helped her peers and even asked the crying-peers not to cry.
But after being sick and mc for a week, Little Child N returned with a bad & crying mode. Almost everyday (at least for now), she will enter the school crying and will cling on tight to Ah Ma. As she tends to cry till vomit, Ah Ma was asked to stay with her throughout.
Started last Fri and today, we “take it by force” but of course asked the Ah Ma to hang around but hide from Little Child N.
Little Child N cry big time when I took her away from Ah Ma but was later calmed down quickly and much easily. This is one thing encouraging, to meet an easy-to-coax child. You be amazed there can be some who can be hard-to-coax, either due to language barrier or just refuse-to.
Both last Fri & today I was with her or I should say, she was with me.
She can be playing with her peers but the moment she turned and don’t see me, she will cry big time - good and bad actually.
Conversations I had with her:
#1
Little Child N: (crying) I want to go home~~ I want to find Ah Ma~~~
Miss Lim: Ok! I bring you go find Ah Ma but you must stop crying first
Little Child N: (crying… almost vomit) I stop crying already~~ I want go find Ah Ma~~~
Miss Lim: A.. A.. You stop first, we go to the office to take telephone and call Ah Ma
Little Child N: (tried to stop crying but still sobbing): I want to go home~~~
Miss Lim: * pretend to talk to Ah Ma on the phone *
Miss Lim: Ok! Child N, Ah Ma coming ok, Ah Ma must walk first
Little Child N: (sobbing) Ah Ma~~ Ah Ma go buy cake~~~
Miss Lim: Oh yes! Ah Ma go buy cake first then she come bring Child N go home ok
Little Child N: (crying) I want~~ I want to go home
Miss Lim: Okok! We wait for Ah Ma to come. Ah Ma’s leg pain pain so must walk slowly.
Little Child N: (sobbing) I want find Ah Ma~~
Miss Lim: Oh! You want Ah Ma to run then fall down?
Little Child N: (sobbing) No~~
Miss Lim: Ah! Then Ah Ma must walk slowly right
Little Child N: Ah Ma~~ be careful
Miss Lim: * tried not to laugh * Yes! Ah Ma walk slowly ok… so we wait for Ah Ma
#2
Little Child N: (crying) I want to go home~~ I want to find Ah Ma~~~
Miss Lim: A.. wait right, Ah Ma walking already
Little Child N: (crying) Ah Ma walk~~
Miss Lim: Yes! You look at the sun… hot hot right, Ah Ma must take umbrella first
Little Child N: (sobbing) Ah Ma take umbrella~~
Miss Lim: We wait for Ah Ma ok?
Little Child N: (sobbing) Ok~~~ I want Ah Ma~~~
#3
Little Child N: I want to go home!
Miss Lim: Yes! We will go home when Ah Ma comes ok?
(3 secs later)
Little Child N: I want to go home
Miss Lim: Ok! Later you go home ok!
(3 secs later)
Little Child N: I want to go home!
Miss Lim: Ok! Later 245pm you go home, I go home, all of us go home ok.
(3 secs later)
Little Child N: I want to go home!
Miss Lim: Ok!
(3 secs later)
Little Child N: I want to go home!
* Miss Lim flipped *
Had super mixed feelings about being blessed with SOT'11 fees.
Of course I am very very very happy, very very very grateful to God for this very very very huge blessing from very very very generous "anonymous".
I shared the testimony with cg and even with my Principal who later shared with the staff to encourage them but… but… don’t know why I find it hard to be real happy. I know that’s very bad!
More than happy … my “don’t feel good” feeling is stronger.
Cause afterall is not, really not a small amount.
Like what I blogged before, I may joked and asked people for sponsorship but that totally jokingly. I will never dare/want to take other people’s $$ for my own benefit.
Shared with few people about this, received many different comments to encourage me to just accept. But… But… I can’t! Just find it hard to get this.
A free meal, a free movie ticket etc I may be able to accept.
But not a huge amount like $1800!
Even just one month installment of $300 I already don’t feel good, what more to mention a sum of $1800!!!
From the day I received Pst KH’s sms till today, trust me - never one day I didn’t think about the amount and feel very bad about it. Sad to say - yet to freely enjoy the blessing. Hmm and can I say I don’t think I can and will be (or even never will be) able to?
Beside asking Pst Lily who refused to tell me & Friend T who also denied though at first admitted, I also went to the extend of emailing one of the SOT administrators. Hmmm…
=(
ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
Dear readers, if you already know or happen to know in near future who the “anonymous“… can you pls, pls help me convey a message that “Yanni is thankful, very thankful for the blessing but she is really feeling terrible, very terrible to accept it!”
Dear readers, can you pls also let the “anonymous” know that if has yet to make the payment, pls DON’T as Yanni really wants to pay it on her own. If not pls allow Yanni to return the $1800 when she gets back to the work field. Yanni really appreciates the "anonymous".
Dear readers, last but not least - can you also let the “anonymous” know to pls reveal identity if not I probably will spend the next 6mths feeling guilty and bad.
Hmm... is it that serious?
Sad to say, yes - at least to me!
I really, really, really cant take the $$!
When I read the sms, I was SHOCKED and … SHOCKED!
I passed to the colleague who was with me to read, she was surprised!
Shortly after, I msged Da Jie & Er Jie … they were happy for me too!
The sms goes like this…
“Dear Yanni, this is Pst KH. Just to let you know that your school fees for SOT11 has been sponsored by an anonymous donor. God bless.”
I replied to ask for the contact of the donor so that to thank personally but Pst KH replied: “Hmm… The donor wishes to remain anonymous… I will convey your appreciation to the person.”I have my guess to who anonymous person/people is/are.
Since then, I have been “haunting” Pst Lily to tell me but she refused.
I’m totally grateful for the anonymous person/people.
But I’m feeling very very very (x10) bad to take the $$.
Is not $180, is not $300 but $1800 - is not a small amount!!! Guess I am not going to give up finding out who the anonymous person/people. Beside wanting to thank personally, I want to return the $1800 when I get back to the work (at least half of it, to whichever the person/people willing to accept). =(
“I want my Mummy!”
“I want my Daddy!”
“I want to look for my Mummy & Daddy!”
“Mummy?”
“Daddy where?”
“I want Aunty!”
“I want to look for my Ah Gong & Ah Ma!”
“I want to see Jie Jie!”
“I want to go home!”
“I want to go home now!”
“I want carry!”
The common remarks made by the (crying/moody) Pre Nursery little little ones.
Some easily “coaxed and calmed” & some quite challenging.
Some cried the moment they stepped into school, some cried suddenly during lesson & some best - cried when they see their friend cried.
Some stopped immediately, some took a while & some took a long long while.
Some cried silently, some cried with screaming, some cried with whining and some will cry, stop, ok, cry, stop, ok.
Been ~7 weeks into school, on and off there are still little little ones crying. Esp after the long break from CNY but thank God for now, they are settling down well and getting used to the “routine”.
Sad to say… in few weeks time, they will be off for one week holiday. Opps! Haha!
Today Miss Lim’s tank was stretched to the max!
Everything and everyone were ok during morning Pre Nursery but the afternoon’s was challenging. Think they have very bad Monday Blues.
Those who usually don’t cry … CRIED today
Those who usually cry … CRIED more/longer today
Those who usually take short while to calm … took much longer today
Those who usually sit during lesson … took a stroll in class
Those who usually pay attention ... "played" with the shoes/socks
Hahahahahahaha! Really no joke!
The “scary” moments of Miss Lim today…
#1 - both crying (very badly) Little Child C and Little Child E wanted me to carry
Solution: Miss Lim lifted up and gave a hug to each individually then held one on the left and one on the right to walk together
#2 - Best! Haha!
I had crying Little Child C on my lap who every few moment looked at me with “I want to look for Ah Gong, Ah Ma and Ah J!“
Sat right in front of me was sobbing Little Child E who repeated “I want Mummy & Daddy!”
Turned to my right, I found Little Child V took off her shoes/socks.
And on my left were crying Little Child J (who being placed there for a while by another teacher) and see-friend-cry-also-cry Little Child T (but thank God calmed her fast).
Not only that - my eyes got to be on this Little Child A who despite getting him to sit, he went for a stroll around the class. Haha!
Sentences that Miss Lim repeated many times:
"Mummy coming!"
"Going home already!"
"Ok! I call mummy!"
"Ok! I call Ah Gong to come now!"
"Oh! You see the clock! Going to be 245pm already!"
"Later we go press the bell! Then we all go home together!"
Just when the Little Ones were much cool (going home time), I took over a new child, Indian Little Child who cried and screamed and whined to go home and asked for mummy.
* fainted *
Hopefully I will have a “peaceful” sleep tonight… =p
Finally took up the courage to inform my parents about going SOT.
Honestly I was expecting some “big reaction” or “nagging” but thank God not at all. My first shock was both of them were calm and cool after I announced.
My second and happiest shock was when dad offered to help me pay my school fees first as he is concern I be tired to work and study at the same time. Of course I didn’t take up the offer but assured him that if really need, will take from him. At least now there is something for me to fall back on? Hee!
But of course as much as possible, I want to be able to clear my school fees on my own.
Few weeks ago, I was called by principal into the office to get my pay slip. On top of my monthly pay, there were addition blessings!!!
$300 - “Stay Healthy Scheme”
This is one of the benefits LSK teachers have. For the entire 2010, I didn’t take any mc thus entitled to thatThat $300 was pretty expected.
But what shocked me was when I saw another $300.
I was so shocked that I immediately asked Mrs E Tan “Oh! Why!?”.
She was shocked by my reply too. Haha!
Her first reply was “extra milo for you!” In my heart I was thinking “Milo Dinosaur?" Haha! But later she replied “to thank you for the extra mile you went!”
Awww… Awww…
Not more, not less but exactly $300 - my month installment.
That’s not it!
There was another $100 given for Hospital Insurance Benefit.
This really got me scratching my head as I’m only with LSK officially for two months and even knowing that I may or may not return after bible school, Mrs E Tan still willing to let me enjoy the benefit.
2 out of 6 installments officially settled!!!
ps: as of today… 3rd installment settled!!!
Entering into week 6... Miss Lim’s “last day” with LSK draws near.
Mixed feelings!
For 6mths, I wont be in close contact with LSK children & colleagues.
Guess it wont be easy for me in the beginning but know eventually I will be ok … “out of sight, out of mind” I hope.
Being in preschool field for quite some years, I ever work with Nursery for a year at the first kindergarten. After that, for many years, I only work with mostly the K1s and K2s. Recently I had my FIRST taste with the Pre-Nursery. Their age group 2 plus 3 or 3.
A group of the Pre-Nursery children are actually not toilet-trained thus they are in diaper/pulls-up.
When it comes to changing diaper, believe it or not I have never change for any until during my time @ HT Schoolhouse (~2yrs ago) where for the first time I changed for one of the children before his nap. Think I ever blogged before. Since then, I never get the chance to touch diaper again. Haha! Entered into 5th week of school in 2011, I’m proud to say that I changed diapers till I lost count. Haha! I started - "trembling hands" when I encountered, “pinching my nose” when I changed, “looking elsewhere when I covered the diaper” and “holding the edge of the soiled diaper” when I threw. Haha!
And now - "steady hands" when I encountered, “numb” to the smell when I changed, “no feelings” at the sight of the soiled diaper” and “full control” of the diaper when I threw too! Haha!
