Amir's birthday

Today 29 th January is Amir's birthday, but this not about Amir's birthday it is a day before it. We went to Port Dickson on that very day. Aisyah is suppose to be in school, however she is not , he he. Whatlah her mother is a teacher yet .......... ( so please fill in the blank with your own word I just don't have the heart to write it)

Actually this is our first real outing after my husband's death. We went with my sister her children and my mother even though she just undergo a knee operation she insisted on going ( so mak don't complain ya). Amir said this is the best birthday ever ( we actually celebrated his birthday on that day because I can't afford to make my kids miss two schooling days, can I?)

All five children looking at the horizon I presumed

I wonder who's boat is this

This is how titanic suppose to end

Do you remember the time

It's time for cross country , but as for me, can I say cross town because my school is in town. The event started at 7.30 . I was in charge of listing out the winners. Here are some of the photos I captured, hope you can feel the spirit and who knows it would take you back to your school years. Somehow being a teacher always makes me feel younger.The warming up sessions.

The winner for under fifteen, a petite form 2 girl, her time 26 minutes and 46 seconds


My librarian selling candies and drinks for their club fund


The St John's girls, reporting for duty

St John's girls in action


The girls cheering their teammates,

The winning team, rumah Ledang the yellow house. My sport house only manage to get fourth place sob, sob, sob

HAPPY RETIREMENT

. Pn Rumyati, Pn Hasiah, Pn Badariah, Mr Chong, Yours truly and Datin Lata.

Last week one of my fellow teacher from my school Mr Chong, has retired. We celebrated his retirement in school with all the students and for teachers the Holiday In Glenmarie Shah Alam .

When I asked him what is his immediate plan after retiring he said he is going to teach in a private college. Wah! Mr Chong you just retired and you still wanted to teach hah. Well I haven't recieved my gratuitylah and my mrs is still working. Oooo. Anyway Mr Chong I wish him Happy retirement.

Mr Chong to me is like a brother I never had and also a mobile infomation centre because I can ask him anything regarding the teaching profession. He is also for ever ready to lend us his helping hand.

I doubt that he will be reading this because non of my colleagues in school know the existence of this blog. Last year when I was reading my friend's blog one teacher asked me what was I doing, and I told her I was reading a blog, she said to me those people have nothing good to do hah, wasting time in front of their computer. I defended my fellow bloggers by saying that blogger don't waste time, and said blogging connect us to the world. But I just don't want to waste my time trying to explain things she would not understand. Sometimes people are just not open minded even though they are supposed to be the window to the world for their students.

fourth day of school

It is the fourth day of school. The kids are now getting more familiar with the routine. I pity them though for they have to walk everyday back from school in the hot afternoon and rush to prepare themselves and walk to the religious school after that.Despite all that the kids never complain. Sometimes I felt so helpless for I cannot make their life easier. I can only hope these hardship can make them stronger to face the cruel world.

Omar is happy because now he get pocket money, RM 1 for the morning school and RM 1 for the afternoon school. He told me he wanted to save the money to buy toys as I told my kids if they wanted to buy toys or anything other than food or books they have to save their own money.

As for me I am still teaching Physics and also was appointed as the library teacher. Now my friends I really need an advice on how to make my school library more conducive and inviting. As you can see here the library is sooo dull and the lighting is dim.

Outlandish Look Into My Eyes

( I saw a father carrying his injured daughter on the paper this morning my heart broke into thousand pieces . Can anybody answer me when will this stop} and then someone mailed me this song.


Look into my eyes
Tell me what you see
You don't see a damn thing
'cause you can't relate to me
You're blinded by our differences
My life makes no sense to you
I'm the persecuted one
You're the red, white and blue

Each day you wake in tranquility
No fears to cross your eyes
Each day I wake in gratitude
Thanking God He let me rise
You worry about your education
And the bills you have to pay
I worry about my vulnerable life
And if I'll survive another day
Your biggest fear is getting a ticket
As you cruise your Cadillac
My fear is that the tank that has just left
Will turn around and come back

Yet, do you know the truth of where your money goes?
Do you let the media deceive your mind?
Is this a truth nobody, nobody, nobody knows?
Has our world gone all blind?

Yet, do you know the truth of where your money goes?
Do you let the media deceive your mind?
Is this a truth nobody, nobody, nobody knows?
Someone tell me ...

Ooohh, let's not cry tonight
I promise you one day it's through
Ohh my brothers, Ohh my sisters
Ooohh, shine a light for every soul that ain't with us no more
Ohh my brothers, Ohh my sisters

See I've known terror for quite some time
57 years so cruel
Terror breathes the air I breathe
It's the checkpoint on my way to school
Terror is the robbery of my land
And the torture of my mother
The imprisonment of my innocent father
The bullet in my baby brother
The bulldozers and the tanks
The gases and the guns
The bombs that fall outside my door
All due to your funds
You blame me for defending myself
Against the ways of my enemies
I'm terrorized in my own land (what)
And I'm the terrorist?

Yet, do you know the truth of where your money goes?
Do you let the media deceive your mind?
Is this a truth nobody, nobody, nobody knows?
Has our world gone all blind?

Yet, do you know the truth of where your money goes?
Do you let the media deceive your mind?
Is this a truth nobody, nobody, nobody knows?
Someone tell me ...

Ooohh, let's not cry tonight, I promise you one day it's through
Ohh my brothers, Ohh my sisters,
Ooohh, shine a light for every soul that ain't with us no more
Ohh my brothers, Ohh my sisters,

Alphabets of happiness

* A--Accept *
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even
if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or
actions.

*B--Break Away *
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to
accomplish with your life.

*C--Create *
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams,
sorrows, and happiness with.

*D--Decide *
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good
things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along
the way.

*E--Explore *
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much
to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about
yourself.

*F--Forgive *
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire
unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes
mistakes.

*G--Grow *
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or
stand in your way.

*H--Hope *
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long
as you remain dedicated to the task.

*I--Ignore *
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your
goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a
small inkling of what the future holds.

*J--Journey*
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded.
Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.

*K--Know *
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better.
The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.

*L--Love *
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart,
there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's
room for endless happiness.

*M--Manage *
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less
stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things
in life.

*N--Notice *
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer
your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and
understanding.

*O--Open *
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the
worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.

*P--Play *
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without
happiness.

*Q--Question *
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.

*R--Relax *
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that
things always have a way of working out in the end.

*S--Share *
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything
that you invest in others will return to you many times over.

*T--Try *
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be
amazed by what you can accomplish.

*U--Use *
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no
value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.

*V--Value *
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged
you, and be there for them as well.

*W--Work *
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel
guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second
chance.

*X--X-Ray *
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the
goodness and beauty within.

*Y--Yield *
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll
find success at the end of the road.

*Z--Zoom *
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rear a ugly head.

From Zaiton Md Noh USM Alumni group