The Climb ...

Hi again.

Everyday we have many encounters; they leave some of us feeling pretty pleased, a number of us feeling disappointed while the rest of us experience mixed feelings ...

Just wanna remind all of us that journey which we embark is a long, winding one. Some times things will go our way but many a times, as we've found out by now that there are many events and incidents (other than tests and exams) which turned out in ways we didn't expect ...

So here's a song which I recently came across ... I love it and find the lyrics particularly meangingful and hope it'll spur you to continue to persevere and continue with 'the climbs' of your life.




Miley Cyrus - The Climb

I can almost see it
That dream I’m dreaming but
There’s a voice inside my head sayin,
You’ll never reach it,
Every step I’m taking,
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking
but I
Got to keep trying
Got to keep my head held high

There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes you going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb

The struggles I’m facing,
The chances I’m taking
Sometimes they knock me down but
No I’m not breaking

The pain I’m knowing
But these are the moments that
I’m going to remember most yeah
Just got to keep going
And I,
I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on

There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes you going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb

There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes you going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb

Keep on moving
Keep climbing
Keep the faith baby
It’s all about
It’s all about
The climb
Keep the faith
Keep your faith

Sorry I'm back ...

Hi, sorry about the radio silence ... it's been non-stop work since my trip to South Korea. It was a very eventful one; will share when I got the chance (and if you're interested to hear it).

I assume you're in the midst of your first examinations? All the best people and continue to do your best, even though it may 'appear' to be not so high-stake as the PSLE which ended not long ago.

Do your best and please continue to take them seriously as they are important building blocks to your dreams and ambitions. Really, some of us were wilful and still are ... remember, education is important and do your best as go as far as possible as this is probably the best time to do so as your distractions may be potentially lesser as compared to when you get older ...

I'm sure everyone is aware of the Influenza A aka H1N1. Do practise good personal hygiene habits and exercise social responsibility; should you be ill, report sick and return only to school when you get better.

As for the long-delayed meet-up, I'm thinking of some time in mid-June when hopefully I'll be freer ... anyway suggestions? Better still, any volunteers to lead on this? I think you guys (and gals) are old enough and ready to take more responsibilities ... I personally prefer a simple gathering which doesn't cost too much so that as many can participate.

So how? Let's hear it from you!

At the meantime, all the best to your exams and stay healthy!

March holidays!

Hi again ... aren't you glad the vacation is finally here?

Anyway, as I write this, I'm minutes away from leaving home and heading to T3. Yeah ... going to South Korea with the school (and kids) and will only be back on next Sunday which literally sums up my entire holiday ...

Anyway, I'm optimistic that though I may be away for work, I'm still hopeful that I'll find pockets of time to rest and relax.

As for you guys, I wanna encourage you guys to work and especially play hard ... it's holiday what. But really, don't wait until next Sunday before you start work on your assignments, it's not going to work ... distribute your time wisely.

Okay I got to go ... take care and I hope to meet up with you all soon!

Cheerio!

An update - plus next gathering

Hi people.

I hope all of you are coping well, if not, hang in there! Talk to your friends, teachers and parents, they may be able to help you.

I understand some of you have been asking about the next gathering and sad to say I've been very busy and come March vacation, I'll be away to South Korea with the kids so basically I won't have a real break as I'll be leaving on the first day of the school hols, i.e. 14 March and returning on 21 March (last day of school hols) ...

I guess should there be a gathering, it'll happen the earliest at the end of March or April. I seek your understanding.

By the way, this bit of information will only make sense to some; the groups which are going to Korea are named in terms of colour and I got 'green' again. This sure brings back some good memories I had in China when I took a group there in 2007. I hope this will be a good one too.

Till next time!

It's February already!

Hi again.

How time flies and it's February now. I hope by now, all of you are happily settled in school ... friends, subjects and CCA.

Thanks for sharing ... from the replies and comments I've heard about your CCAs and such. This month will be another crazy one which alot of work. I'm not sure I can keep up with the commitment to have the monthly gathering, especially for February and March.

For now I can only say just watch the space.

Take care people and God bless!

Happy Chinese New Year to all!

Hi, just wanna wish those of us who celebrate CNY, 新年快乐 and those of us who don't, happy holidays!

Enjoy the break people! I'm not sure when we'll meet again (probably Teachers' Day) so do take care, okay?

Two weeks have gone by ...

Hi everybody, two weeks have gone by ... so how are you getting on?

What CCA have you taken up? How are you getting along with your new classmates, new subjects, new teachers, new culture in the school? I sincerely hope all of you are getting on well.

Anyway for me, it's pretty hectic as usual. A new class (which I think they're pretty co-operative for now but I guess it's because it's still 'honeymoon period'), more responsibilities and some trouble at home which I rather not talk about it.

By the way I heard some want to drop by for the visit. For those who 'die-die' want to come, I think this Friday's fine but do note that Cedar won't be enjoying a half-day session as it's not CNY eve; regular school hours apply ... do buzz me if you're coming.

Take care and God bless!