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Aug
26

Sometimes it’s just not worth it

Students and social media – a horrible mix. There’s been some conflict between a teacher and a class in school recently. Having heard the teacher’s side of the story, I’m more inclined to believe her because (a) I know the class and it does not surprise me that they act that way and (b) I… Continue reading »

Aug
11

Conflict and Resolutions

This is going to sound really vague. Don’t ask. I probably don’t want to talk about it IRL. I hate conflict, which is why I usually go out of my way to avoid it. Sometimes I play mediator, other times I simply refuse to get involved. When put in the middle, I often try to… Continue reading »

Jul
02

I will never watch another Mel Gibson movie

because he is clearly an idiot (to put it nicely).

Jun
10

FMA is over

The last chapter of the manga is out already. Even though I only follow the anime, I am already feeling sad. :( Just 4 more episodes before there is no more FMA to watch.

Jun
05

Oil Spill in the Gulf

It makes you want to cry. More here.

Jun
02

Sinkhole in Guatemala

May
19

You could see it coming

Cesc Fabregas asks for Barcelona move

May
08

Just say Malays are lazy

I read this in today’s ST Forum. I’ve reproduced it below. The naivety and the underlying racism of this letter is making me very upset. In the first place, has this guy never encountered people who have worked hard yet not achieved what they hoped to? Does he really think that hard work is all… Continue reading »

Apr
29

Blast from the past

I wanted to write a post about the teachers who made an impact on my life and I thought, hey I wonder if I find out what these teachers are up to now using the powers of google. A long time ago (actually 4 years ago), I was, for some reason, googling my bf’s name.… Continue reading »

Apr
07

Parents

Having been teaching for almost 7 years, the one thing I have learnt is that there are a lot of poor parents around. Yeah, yeah. I’m not a parent so I should not judge but when you: lie all the time for your child blame others for your child’s actions make excuses for your child… Continue reading »

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