Unravelling the rainbow

Thursday, November 30, 2006

We're approaching noon now so Good Afternoon Blog !!!Once again,I'm here in my ice-age cubicle waiting for the kids to finish their practice.Got a nice verse from my dear P to share with u guys...here goes:

Earth Verse

Wide enough to keep you looking

Open enough to keep you moving

Dry enough to keep you honest

Prickly enough to make you tough

Green enough to go on living

Old enough to give you dreams


~ Gary Snyder ~

Isn't that sweet, people?

Me and Mrs Joe!!
11:50 AM



Wednesday, November 29, 2006



It's one of those rare moments where I blog 3 times a day.I just got back from Changi Village where we had our short dinner there.Prior to that,the whole family popped by the JL Sale @ Expo.Did grabbed some good buys from there.Those pics are testimonies of my words.I've not uploaded the pics from the wonderful break I had at the holiday bungalow last weekend.Insya Allah,if time permits,I'll put it up here.Gotta go now.Some errands to run before I knocked off for the day.TTFN.

Me and Mrs Joe!!
11:16 PM



Dear bloggy dear...I've been lazing around my cubicle for the past 3 hrs already.Worse still....there's no food and drink cos the canteen's closed.I'm totally famished!!!Grrrr.Today's turnout for band was tremendous and there were even 4 instructors to handle the bunch.Since there's no space for me to even breath, I've decided to just sit and wait in my room for them to call me up or for parents to gimme a ring.Did some xerox job just now for the junior band's scores.Lucky that Nancy's here to chat up with me as she's having her badminton practice as well.It's getting cold in here brrr...oh oh....someone's at the door.Who's that?Hello Vincy...he's one of the rare community of nice and friendly discipline masters I've ever come across.So different from the past DMs that I've had in school.I'm sure u'd agree on that right?Anyway, the 3 of us just had a discussion on copyright issues aka buying pirated vcd.Each of us had our own views and Vincent is still lecturing us on the 2 markets existing for original and counterfeited products.Cute lah Vincy!Ok,it's 12:30pm now,guess I got to take a look at the band now.Will blog again soon.Ta ta!!!

Me and Mrs Joe!!
12:07 PM



I really hate it!I've typed so much stuffs just now and the PC just got hanged somehow.Hmm this PC must be sick and tired of me already.Anyway, I'm in no mood to re-write the whole thing again.Nites.

Me and Mrs Joe!!
12:18 AM



Friday, November 24, 2006

I got this from one of my daily emails...uproariously funny...plus 2 thumbs up!

1. Coffee, n. the person upon whom one coughs.

2. Flabbergasted, adj. appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.

3. Abdicate, v. to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.

4. Esplanade, v. to attempt an explanation while drunk.

5. Willy-Nilly, adj. impotent.

6. Negligent, adj. absentmindedly answering the door when wearing only a nightgown.

7. Lymph, v. to walk with a lisp.

8. Gargoyle, n. olive-flavored mouthwash.

9. Flatulence, n. emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has been run over by a steamroller.

10. Balderdash, n. a rapidly receding hairline.

11. Testicle, n. a humorous question on an exam.

12. Rectitude, n. the formal, dignified bearing adopted by proctologists.

13. Pokemon, n. a Rastafarian proctologist.

14. Oyster, n. a person who sprinkles his conversation with Yiddishisms.

15. Frisbeetarianism, n. the belief that, after death, the soul flies up onto the roof and gets stuck there.

16. Circumvent, n. an opening in the front of boxer shorts worn by Jewish men.

- I have a strong predilection for point #3 -

Me and Mrs Joe!!
1:59 AM







I'm lovin' it! These past few days wouldn't be the same if not for my family and fiance.They've been my pillar of strength in helping me get through a period of turbulence.Well, this week will be a busy one though.Had a series of meetings these past few days with a stock take session tomorrow morning.And starting tomorrow afternoon, I'll be spending my time at my dad's bungalow chalet at Pasir Ris Park in conjunction with my bro's birthday...till next Tuesday, hurrah.Can't wait for that!And to top it up, Karen's getting married on the 25th whilst Yati's wedding will be on the 26th. Sugar had also bought lots of tix for the Cisco's family day this Sunday, right smack in Downtown East.So let's give it up for an euphoric week yeah! Oh, for updates on yesterday's happenings...the pictures say it all.The long S.S bolster was a gift from Sugar...love u to bits lah!A trip down to Sali's foodstall wrapped up the day.

p.s: I've always been mesmerized by JT's dance moves and 2.2 is a GREAT number...i like!

Me and Mrs Joe!!
1:10 AM



Saturday, November 18, 2006

It's finally the LAST day of school but it really didn't feel like it.Maybe because I was too preoccupied with the band the whole morning just now; which includes carrying the drum set up and down.Maybe my spirits will be lifted up again by tomorrow.As a consolation...I've got this to say to myself...Happy holidays!!!

Me and Mrs Joe!!
1:22 AM



Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Hurray!!!My SEM sups seemed to approve of my report.Not many changes were needed to be done.Alhamdulillah,at least I've taken one burden off my mind.Went shopping at Bedok North's Sheng Siong with Sugar.Bought lotsa stuffs for tomorrow's class party.Then we headed straight to TM for dinner at LJS.Was so determined to add to my collection of Shinchan and Strawberry Shortcake memorabilia.I'm gonna do just that when I get my Dec's pay.Hopefully it'll be sufficient enough, Insya Allah.Found my Shrek 2 DVD set.Planned to run it for tomorrow's class.Shh...keep it a secret will you!Ok gtg now, my Papa had asked me to run some errands.Take care people...see you around soon.

Me and Mrs Joe!!
11:09 PM



I'm watching CSI like nobody's business.Though I had tons of work to do at the moment, I'm still letting the TV run on its own in case there's some nice shows going on.Had just finished collating and typing the report.Hope my sups are OK with it since it's just my first time doing.Anyway, I'm hooked on to CSI (both the 10pm as well as 1am show), thanks to the captivating storyline and interesting undercover facts.Should learn their questioning techniques when they interrogate the suspects so as to make them confess...might try that on my kids hmmph.The kids told me that their PE teacher had uploaded their dance videos on youtube.Haha...my funnybones were tickled when I watched them dance stiffly.For some entertainment, you can catch my class showing their moves from these links:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw8CASllt70
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8GegUY-CBA&mode=related&search=

Me and Mrs Joe!!
1:30 AM



Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Swashbuckling is the word I'll use to describe my eventful day!Starting off, I made a late entry into the morning meeting only to find myself the latest to arrive.To my horror, the VP,HODs and STs were all waiting for me to pop up before they start.Was telling myself that I had just gotten my foot stuck into the quicksand.Anyway,the day went on with me worrying about my SEM interviews.After having done all the necessary research, I thought that I was saved for the day and life could go on as per norm.It was until I realised that I had misplaced my staff pass.Goodness...how much more luck do I need to survive for the day!My spirits were low as I dragged myself into the classroom.Could not even purchase a new pass from the office as they didn't have any spare ones.With my head hung low, I went to the canteen to perform my weekly duty.Salina was nice enough to cover me for the prize-giving rehearsal.I wouldn't know how else I'd survive the day if she did not help me out.Then came the news that the HK trip was cancelled due to some logistics hiccups.OK whatever!At least I can now save more monies for my wedding.As I walked into the canteen, the noodle makcik suddenly sprang up,'Cikgu...cikgu punya pass tertinggal kat kedai tadi!' I felt like giving the aunty a big hug.A miracle had just taken place.Alhamdulillah...God is the greatest!It was the pinnacle of my day's events.And on top of that, I managed to get myself another huge shinchan plush to add to my collection.Had dinner at Northpoint with Sugar before heading back home.Time to continue with my SEM report.Presentation coming up tomorrow.Brrr...goosebumps again!

Me and Mrs Joe!!
11:47 PM



I officially need some help here.It's my debut entry into the SEM scene and I'm ultra clueless on how to go about doing it.Stress level is approaching danger zone now.And to think that I've got to attend some dialogue session by these 2 JC kids tomorrow morning till noon.Please tell me how I can find the time to do my research when my free periods tomorrow will also be gobbled down by the prize giving rehearsal.Help!!!Need to de-stress now!

Me and Mrs Joe!!
12:13 AM



Monday, November 13, 2006

It could have been one of my best days of the week, not until I was tasked to take charge of the band for the prize giving rehearsal.On top of that, I had my own classes to run as well.How am I gonna do it? Worse still, it was my first day and I felt extremely lethargic.So from having 3 free periods today, I was left with none.But still, I managed to juggle everything till the end of the day.Congrats to yours truly.Now bracing up myself for more challenges in future.Wis me luk...tata!

Me and Mrs Joe!!
8:55 PM



I have begin to realise that my mastery of the English Language had exacerbated over time.Upon speculation, it is believed that it perpetuated from either my kids' Singlish or my infrequent writing attempts done in English.Whatever the reason may be, I had better do something about it before it grows out of proportion.Never mind, there's still time for me to plan on my holiday schedule before the semester ends.Time for me to work on my last lesson plan for the year as well as my SEM report for the senior teachers.Adios amigos everyone!

Me and Mrs Joe!!
12:39 AM



Saturday, November 11, 2006

I simply lurve the lyrics to this song...

Question: Tell me what you think about me
I buy my own diamonds and I buy my own rings
Only ring your cell-y when I'm feelin lonely
When it's all over please get up and leave
Question: Tell me how you feel about this
Try to control me boy you get dismissed
Pay my own fun, oh and I pay my own bills
Always 50/50 in relationships

The shoes on my feet
I've bought it
The clothes I'm wearing
I've bought it
The rock I'm rockin'
I've bought it
'Cause I depend on me
If I wanted the watch you're wearin'
I'll buy it
The house I live in
I've bought it
The car I'm driving
I've bought it
I depend on me
(I depend on me)

All the women who are independent
Throw your hands up at me
All the honeys who makin' money
Throw your hands up at me
All the mommas who profit dollas
Throw your hands up at me
All the ladies who truly feel me
Throw your hands up at me

Tell me how you feel about this
Who would I want if I would wanna live
I worked hard and sacrificed to get what I get
Ladies, it ain't easy bein' independent
Question: How'd you like this knowledge that I brought
Braggin' on that cash that he gave you is to front
If you're gonna brag make sure it's your money you flaunt
Depend on noone else to give you what you want

...I'm inspired...

Me and Mrs Joe!!
4:02 PM



We shall talk about the wedding invite which I intentionally missed today!Haha, so the story starts off with a short sms asking for my home addy.Few days later, the card arrived...appearing to be the same design as my engagement card...cheapo u think???hehe.Anyway, was immediately contemplating whether to attend it or not cos the groom was a person from my past, whom I do not wish to see again.He has not only pissed me off but had even spread false rumour about me whilst we were in JC.Upon consulting my mum and buddy, Mariana, I have finally decided not to attend the wedding.As what Sugar had mentioned earlier, it would be interesting to see a wedding without pelamin.As for me, I would also like to see how an 'ustaz' would carry out his wedding event.Nevertheless, there's nothing to be missed if I didn't attend it.To this particular ex...I've only got this to say to you - Semoga berkekalan hendaknya!

Me and Mrs Joe!!
3:45 PM



Wednesday, November 08, 2006

OH OH...My favourite movie is currently on TV2.For all my counterparts, you gotta watch LEGALLY BLONDE cos it makes you feel good at the end of the whole thing.So must watch okie!

Me and Mrs Joe!!
10:53 PM






WEEEEEEEEE!!!It's the 2nd last week of school.Secreted sweat and blood for the past 2 terms and the result's finally out.Alhamdulillah.Today's date is officially the 14th of Syawal.Haven't been updating myself here since the first day of Raya.*More pics can be found on Friendster* Lots of visiting as well as receiving guests at home.The last batch of visiting was to Hani's house as well as a trip to Kerbau's place with Sugar.See pics.Lots of yummy food outweighing the whole month's quest to lose weight.Sighs.Our off-in-lieu for Deepavali was decided on today. So I actually spent the whole day at home anticipating the Temasekians who had promised to come.They did create an incessant barrage of noise though huahua.However, it was a joy to have them come over.*See pic again*My mum always says that guests do help to bring in wealth to the household.Whatever it is,I'm now in love with Marcel's new single - Jangan Pernah Berubah.Told Sugar about the song.He told me that for now, he only knows of one Indon song - My Heart, 'cause the pakciks at work often tuned in to our dear Warna.Since I'm no longer tight down to schoolwork, it's high time I plan how I would want my December holidays to turn out.Hope to shed off those flabby zones.Ok...TTFN now.Adios amigos!

p.s: The song Independent Women was embedded to make all women in the league to strive for the stars...like real haha.

Me and Mrs Joe!!
10:13 PM