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Just for those who are not aware - OC means Opening Ceremony. Well, that is really taking up most of my mind in these few days to come. I enjoy it but I wish it would be over soon...

I enjoy seeing students from FTP whom many think are students who are neighbourhoody and cannot make it - rise to the occasion. They have surprised many, even myself. I wish it be over cos I miss my life.

Dear Lord, please grant me the strength and wisdom to make sound decisions. And that through it all, You will be glorified. Not I, But Christ.

Blog Hols

AWAY

To all the ardent viewers of this blog (as well as naggy Naz),
This blog has not been striken by another coma, neither has it been struck by a lightning. I have simply decided to abandon all burdens and fly off to a quiet place...but I will be back to fulfill the following:

1) Claim the milo dinosaur from Omar
2) Arrange an outing with trusty ole Eunice who is ever willing to rescue me from the difficult-key-changing-arrangements always selected my hubby
3) Set Mid Year Exam Papers
4) Sleep less as Opening Ceremony draws nearer
5) Visit one student's parent
6) Go out with Jean and Ally [my sec school pals]
7) Come to a decision - Where is the Lord leading me in the next 3 years of my life?

Daniel's Tentative Itinerary

Notwithstanding any mishaps, this is Daniel's itinerary for tomorrow. Please continue to pray for safe journey and flight

1130 Daniel leaves Mumbai for Singapore
1900 Daniel arrives at Changi Airport, travels to SGH and settles procedure
2300 Joann to pick Daniel up

Daniel in India Again...sigh

4th March 2005

1700 Joann returns home
1800 Daniel returns home
1840 Leaves for Novena Square for Dinner
1900 California Bistro. Orders pasta
1925 Daniel receives call to leave for airport
1930 Doggy pack pasta and leave
2000 Calls and more calls
2030 Collects air ticket at Middle Road
2100 Settles car
2230 Calls and more calls, email
2300 Packs bag to India

5th March 2005

0100 Sleeps
0500 Wakes up and leaves for airport
0545 Joann confronts the Major
0600 Breakfast at Macdonalds
0645 Daniel enters through the gates
1100 Daniel reaches Mumbai Airport
1300 Joann's students arrive at home
1650 Daniel leaves for hopsital in camp. Patient is stabilized.
1700 Joann's students leave and clean up begins
1830 Dawn comes over
1900 Sisters Dinner out at Swensens
2130 Bumps into youthie girls at Parkway Parade
2200 Sends sis home
2230 Returns home

My Afterthoughts of O Levels

28th Feb 2005

Tearing the result slips at 10:30 am, I was at a loss for words. Confused. Excited. Disappointed. Having been with this batch since my days in NIE, things were a little more nostalgic and perhaps more emotional. Haha...these were my students who had addressed me from the days of Miss Teo to the confusing days of Mrs Teo..Ms Tan. I wanted them to do well or maybe deep within me, I hope that I could make a difference and help them out in life. From 'Beauty and the Beast' at the omnimax theatre, to 'Show and Tell', to IPW at Bidadari Cemetery and to 'Short Cuts', we have worked hard, real hard, well at least for the majority.

It was a true blessing to see some cry and scream for joy. But my heart ached to see faces fall and tears shed. Could I have made more of a difference? I really don't know. But dear Lord, I do really hope that I have been faithful to the calling which you have called me to.

Dear students of 4E3 and 4E6, choose your future and path carefully. Tread wisely. Whichever way you decide, use your youth to your advantage. Pursue, Learn, Fall and Pick Up, Pursue, Learn, Fall and Pick up...[you get the picture] There are no short cuts in life. But along your way of life, you will learn more lessons. Lessons beyond the books, lessons that deal with life and the true meaning of life. Remember, when that time comes and you are searching....I am still your teacher, Mrs Tan.

For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world,
and loses his own soul?

Matthew 16:26

Awoken from a Blog Coma

Point of View: 1st person Narrative
Narrator: Blog
Genre: Recount

For the past 18 days, I laid in the computer paralysed. There were so many things I wanted to display but I couldn't. Visitors came and left. One came from down under. I heard you. G'day Gaya. Some came from the dear BFC youthies. Hi Darren, Sandra, Van and Rel. I wished I was on hand to welcome you to my life in school. Some tried to knock on my door ...stop that, Naz. Not to forget, my girls from 3E4. Hi there gals, but Mrs Tan is no coffee drinker...unnecessary addiction. haha. But I heard everyone of you.

In simple words, I'm back! Stay tune!

14th Feb

Finally, he's coming back...on Valentine's Day. I thank God for His faithfulness in healing Daniel and allowing him precious time to read and study His word. I thank you friends for your prayers. Well, can't help the misty veil that covers my eyes everytime I hear this song...a song my hubby always sings to me whenever he hears it play on his pocket pc.

A Love Forevermore

No flower in the spring, no summer's breeze

No early autumn colouring, nor candle in the winter's window

Can compare to your bright smile

You walk into this place

Heaven's brightness seems to frame your pretty face

And all the while I know the secret

Your outward beauty's from within

I thank my God for every memory

You're always brightening my day

I'm blessed to know that we are both committed

To each other every waking moment

You're everything to me

My sweet companion you shall always ever be

I want to say I dearly love you

Both right now and evermore

I thank you for your life

I thank you for your time

I thank you for your love

Be my love forevermore

*You are Invited! Please read the fine print!

To all students past and present, I will be opening my house from 1-5pm, this Sunday 13th Feb for you to visit me. But to gain entrance to my place, the following terms and conditions need to fulfilled:

1. Attend a beautiful church service with Mrs Tan in the morning
2. Bring 2 Oranges [purple with yellow polka dots] willingly and cheerfully
3. Be ready to clean the house after paying your respects

*Contact William [Chairman 2004] for more details. [oops, did i forget to ask you, William?]

While (2) and (3) are consistent of my hilarious sense of humour and can be treated lightly, (1) is a heartfelt request that you may taste and see that my Lord is good.

Daniel in India

To all who have been remembering my hubby in prayers:

Praise God for His hand of protection. Daniel is doing much better today. Surviving on chocolates and apple juice for the past few days, he is showing sure signs of recovery. SMS 37 - "...I just had my 1st dinner in 4 days because they had clear chicken soup. Drank 4 bowls...waiters amused. At least I got to read and play soccer..."

Do continue to pray for his safety as he travels about 5 hours by car to reach the airport on Sunday. I covet your prayers and thank you in advance.

Opening Ceremony of Blog!

After much deliberation, consideration, weighing, rationalization ...

in truth, after much effort, I have decided to have a blog!!!
Official Launch: 6 Feb 2005, 11:30 pm
*cutting of ribbons*clap clap*streamers*

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