Daulat Tuanku

Today is the installation of the 14th DYMM YDP Agong. I salute him for at the grand old age , His Majesty is still very alert mentally and has a strong sense of commitment and keeps up to the tradition of the royal family.

Today's ceremony brings us to the fore front of the question whether tradition is out of place in today's technological era. Personally I do not think so. i feel that tradition keeps us intact with society and some how provide comfort in our super hectic schedules. However, tradition should evolves with time and keep up to the times. Basic values such as respect, filial piety, honesty and being responsible should be the basic foundation of the Malaysian society,

In addition, respect should be earned through humility and this value is continuously embedded in our diverse races will help to bridge the divide.As a result, we will be more harmonious and can be a model to the world. If we respect others, we will also be respected. There should be respect for all even the poorest individual in the society and the handicapped.

The authorities should also promote and enhance filial piety. This does not mean that the authoritarian should be the iron hand of the day but more to balance between wealth and family commitments. As a result, we do not have to build nursing homes to house the elderly.It is also sad to note that when we visit the nursing homes, the population that tops as the residents of these nursing homes are the Chinese. Are we less caring compared to the other races?

Honesty is also the highlight of my discussion here as if we are honest, then there will be less cheating around the world. If husbands do not cheat their wives, there will be less marriage breakdowns and divorces.

Being responsible intertwined with the other values.Being responsible also earns you respect. If you are a filial son, your parents do not have to end up in the nursing dress. Being responsible you do not cheat your bosses or your wives.

These are what you should ponder for today...
adeline

A new toy...

Recently, I bought a new mobile phone...I have using a Nokia for years and because the phone is slowly going to "kong out", I source for advice from my HP experts and finally settled for a Samsung Galaxy SII.

I think changing to a new model is difficult for me. I lament that doing my Master's degree is much easier. I discovered that it is not as user friendly as a Nokia. Many people feel that a Nokia is more durable than any other phone!!!

Why did I get this phone?
1. I see it as a de-stress methodology for me as I have a lot to do.

2. Thinking that a smart phone serves me the purpose of checking online for my air travels...

After having it for a few days, I still need to consult a SIFU on the way to the phone. My dad is skeptical as he heard a lot of negative comments about the phone.


Well, what can I do? it is already in my hands...just live with it...
Adeline

2012...

Hello everybody...
Happy Easter to all my Christian friends...This year has been ultimately crazy after a tumultuous year before. In October 2011, I was involved in a self accident in the early hours of the morning while I was on my way to work. The repair cost about RM5,100.00. I claimed my insurance and there are repercussions. I lost my 55% NCD. So this year I paid about RM1,100.00 for my insurance.

Last year, I saw myself being elected as the Secretary of the school's PIBG. This also means more work for me. I do not mind working being a workaholic but what I dislike most is the fact that there are a lot of politics in work. There are many kinds of ethical and non ethical politics. Some do not like to follow procedures, some are forgetful of the actions that they had made while some never walk the talk...

As the secretary of the PIBG, I see the PIBG as a golden hill being robbed of its finances. I do not mind my colleagues asking for financial help from PIBG if the School cannot use its fund. However, I think there should be guidelines in the application for funds.Luckily, The YDP is a knowledgeable person

Due to its depleting funds, now the PIBG has to organize a jogerthon to increase its fund...when it comes to work, everybody is complaining...

This 25th April 2012, one of my senior colleagues is retiring. Initially I was to get bid from the PIBG for a medal pendant, however the parents did not want to spend too much for a teacher's retirement but on the the general masses of students. So the retirement gift goes from a gold pendent to a pewter plate...In addition, to ensure that the whole function goes smoothly, I volunteer to see the whole management of it, from souvenir buying , the cake and the catering...Now it seems that everything is dumped to me when initially the boss asked me why am I doing everything when it should be the Staff Committee. However, she gave me a SEGERA MEMO last week to get ready two frames for the Appreciation Certificates by the Director and the school.

In addition, I am to bring a team of students for the Puisi dan Lagu competition on the 17 April 2012. This also means I have to supervise their practice sessions and more time in school. In addition, this year also saw my school as the organizer for the Debat Pra U taking place on 12 April 012. Boy! am I glad that I get a breather these Easter holidays...

I am also glad that we are having a holiday on Monday and Wednesday...so that I can catch up on my paper work...

So, I wonder when do I have time for my own personal project... This is an expression of time...

Catch up later...
Adeline

A long hiatus after 17 months

Hai everybody,
I know I have taking a long break from blogging coz something else more interesting caught my eye, FB.
First and foremost, I suffer from terrible gout at the beginning of the year which limits my mobility. This year is also the beginning of a new administrative head in the school. I have been entrusted to teach 2 exam classes and the revival of the Gamelan Club and Music Club which I have been actively involved. Looking at the way things are,I have my hands full this year...
I look forward to this coming Raya Holidays where I can have a good rest cozI feel that age is catching up with me. Keeping tired and lethargic.
I am also taking this opportunity of congratulating Dr. Loh Sau Chiong for being promoted to Professor Madya.
Selamat Hari Raya to all my Muslim friends where ever you are.

Adeline Liew

Hai. I m still alive!!!

Hello everybody,
I know it has been a long time since my last post. Though today is the last day of the school holidays,I try my best to write something.

I spent my CNY holidays in Langkawi. I enjoyed the beach and the duty free shopping. Not forgetting the seafood. I will upload the photos when i a little less busy.

Life for me this year is a bit hectic. i applied for study leave again this year to continue my Phd. This time I have to find the money to foot the tuition fees. I have yet to know if I am being called for an interview. Struggling to write a proposal is gruesome enough though for the study leave I need to write a summary of 1000 words. I m in the midst of preparing the proposal for my university application. That is an audious task as I have to juggle my time between school work and my own studies. In addition to that the course I apply for at the Phd. level is program evaluation, a paper I did at the master's level though not my core.

There are people asking me why I want a "Permanent Head Damage". Well, my answer is since I m half way to the peak, why not continue the climb. I m very grateful that I have friends and colleagues who have always supported me in my study. I think I can't better friends like Kuok Ai, Zing Zing, Ivy and not forgetting Patricia. I also cannot discount Halezza who has always motivated me in times of despair. These are the people who believe in my ability when at times I doubt myself...

Just before the holidays, I attended the IAB interview in Kuching. It was another gruelling moment for me even though this is my second time. This time around, I had to do micro teaching in front of the interviewer. I m lucky that my stint as a tutor at OUM and lately the Sibu Nursing College helped me. Maybe what is lacking in me is the management skills and experience.

Therefore, as you can see I have been quite occupied with a lot of things. At the present moment I am still struggling to mark the test papers. There are times I feel nauseating...but what can I do? The level of English in schools nowadays is like that.

Just when the holidays were about to begin, my dear friend, Patricia was down with Denggi Fever. It was a shock to everyone of us but luckily she is much better now after being discharged last Monday. Coming to think about it, how devastating a mosquito can be to us, human beings...

Before I end, I would like to congratulate Hafizah Kifree, Gladys Francis and Norsilah Ismail for completing their Masters' Degree. I also wish Jarnice Ling and Malalini the best in their Master's journey.

I would like to pray also for Halezza and her unborn baby, that all will be fine, for Kuok Ai that she may be successful in getting the study leave. Kuok Ai, you should learn never to surrender even things are difficult. It is the challenges ahead that makes us a better person.

I would also like to congratulate Ruhaya Hassan who has finally got her Phd. She has always encourage me and I look up to her as my role model. Congrats Dr. Ruhaya...

Finally, I wish Pat would fully recovered from that irritating mosquito bite...

Adios!!!

Adeline

Helo there...

Hai there...
I know I've been away for more than one month. Well, school's reopen and I mpretty busy this year. Honeymoon's over and it is back to work for me. So before I begin , let me say, Happy New Year although I know I am a month late...

Before I forget, I also like to wish my ex-coursemate who have through thick and thin with me, Halezza, a "HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY". I didn't forget just that my computer was out of order...

This year I have been given English Form 4 and MUET, my cup of tea...Compared to my former students, I think I have to work extremely hard 100X to produce the kind of results required. First of all, the students here are not very much exposed to the outside world...so practically frogs under the coconut shell...I really need to work on polishing their grammar, their speaking skill as well as widening their mind set...

My baby niece also join the schooling society this year even she is only 3 years plus...Of course she cries every schooling day, the loudest on the first day. Every day she keeps telling her parents, "ENOUGH". Well, my sis has her rationale saying that she will talk faster and she will learn to shed her self-centredness...

This Chinese New Year, I am going to Langkawi...Wow! the sun, sea and the beach...That's what I need...

So to all my friends, "DO THE BEST YOU CAN"...


adeline

Mid - Autumn Festival

Hello there,
Today Chinese all over the world celebrate Mid - Autumn Festival or Winter Solstice. To commemorate the occasion, they will make small round white pebble like dumplings. These small pebble-like dumplings are made from wet rice flour and we only need to pinch a little bit of the dough and rubbed it into a marble size. These are then cooked in a pot of boiling water. When cooked, these small marbles are mixed with peanut powder and sugar...I have yet to ask the elderly about the significance of these marbles...

It is also believed that the weather on this Mid - Autumn Festival will decide the weather of the First Day of Chinese New Year. It is said that if it rains on Mid - Autumn Festival, then it will not rain on the First Day of the Chinese New Year or vice-versa.

Time really flies, another day has gone and another year will pass...I think all of us need to use these remaining few days to reflect on resolutions: what we have achieved and what we have failed to achieve...then life will be more meaningful...

See you all again...
adeline