2007 is history. And now we are into 2008.
During the past 365 days, a lot of things happened - good and bad.
The first few months just went by per normal.
Towards the end of May had been quite tough cos went through a minor surgery. I was admitted to hospital for about 5 days and medical leave for nearly 10 days in June.
Early Aug Yuva sat for her year end exams and PSLE papers in Oct.
The following week I took a 8-days trip to Taiwan and enjoyed very much.
Nov 21 - PSLE results released with her T-score of 207 and went to express stream of secondary education. We took a few days and finally decided her choices of secondary schools.
Dec 07 - a super busy month and expensive month. Yuva got posted to Hillgrove Seconday School. 2 important weddings + the kids need to buy uniform and books for 2008. We also had a family year end bbq on 30th Dec. My wallet is bleeding...
Well all these basically just recap. What need to be done or spent are already settled.
Let's us now look forward to a better 2008 and hope all will go on fine.
May Yuva had a good head start in her new seconday school in 2 days time.
May Ajit marched into a tough P5 year and forget about his pc game counter strike.
May all my family members, my friends, my beloved had a wonderful 2007 and a better 2008.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Friday, December 28, 2007
Report to Secondary School
21 Dec 07 8.30 am - all P6 students report to their individual posted secondary schools.
That morning, we woke up around 7.30 and left home half an hour later.
Waited for the bus 985 about 10 mins, we took a 15 mins ride and after which 5 mins walk to reach the school.
The school looked new and definitely fresh to all the shcool kids. After a brief registeration, we proceed to the school hall. The children took the front in their respective class. Oh btw, she is in class 1E2. The parents took the seat behind in the hall.
The speech began around 9.00 by the discpline master. He gave an introduction to the school and also some guidelines to the new students. These kids will have a 3-day orientation ending with a campfire on fir, 4 Jan 2008.
Thereafter, we were dismissed and proceed to get the books and uniform.
Queue for the books was too llong, so we decide to buy the uniform first.
The kids, separated by gender, took their row for measurement so to get the correct size.
So we bought 2 sets each for the uniform and PE attire which already cost $72. Wow!
Then the school books. Before the briefing in the morning, we received a clear file including the book list. I got a shock. The textbooks alone cost nearly $200 and the compulsory stationery which is about $50.
As we have not enough money to buy the art materials and optional items, we spent $260 to buy the textbooks and stationery. Wow! Wow!
Actually prior to these, our neighbour told us that we need to prepare about $400 to $500. At first, I did not think so but now. Sigh....
Then what about those kids coming from low income families? How are they able to manage
such a high cost? It is going to be tougher when these teenagers get further to their education.
Well, life is real hard nowadays!
:(
That morning, we woke up around 7.30 and left home half an hour later.
Waited for the bus 985 about 10 mins, we took a 15 mins ride and after which 5 mins walk to reach the school.
The school looked new and definitely fresh to all the shcool kids. After a brief registeration, we proceed to the school hall. The children took the front in their respective class. Oh btw, she is in class 1E2. The parents took the seat behind in the hall.
The speech began around 9.00 by the discpline master. He gave an introduction to the school and also some guidelines to the new students. These kids will have a 3-day orientation ending with a campfire on fir, 4 Jan 2008.
Thereafter, we were dismissed and proceed to get the books and uniform.
Queue for the books was too llong, so we decide to buy the uniform first.
The kids, separated by gender, took their row for measurement so to get the correct size.
So we bought 2 sets each for the uniform and PE attire which already cost $72. Wow!
Then the school books. Before the briefing in the morning, we received a clear file including the book list. I got a shock. The textbooks alone cost nearly $200 and the compulsory stationery which is about $50.
As we have not enough money to buy the art materials and optional items, we spent $260 to buy the textbooks and stationery. Wow! Wow!
Actually prior to these, our neighbour told us that we need to prepare about $400 to $500. At first, I did not think so but now. Sigh....
Then what about those kids coming from low income families? How are they able to manage
such a high cost? It is going to be tougher when these teenagers get further to their education.
Well, life is real hard nowadays!
:(
Posting to Secondary school
19 Dec 07 - an important day for all PSLE students because this is the day these kids will know which secondary school they get posted to.
Early that morning, we try to log into internet around 10.30 am. Yuva had wanted to be enrolled into Hillgrove Secondary since the day she picked her choice.
Before the girl decide her choices, her aunt had driven her to a few schools and recky the environment. She had a good impression of Hillgrove. Luckily her results is within the school's range.
Finally the time arrived. Around 11.05 we tried logging in but due to the heavy traffic, we failed. After various trials, we gained access. And there on the screen, the words appeared.
Just like what she hoped for, she managed to get into Hillgrove.
As her cousin was away for holiday, we had checked on her behalf. She went to St. Magarets.
So I sent her mum a short message.
OK the sleepless nights are over. Now wait for another 2 days and we shall report to school.
Early that morning, we try to log into internet around 10.30 am. Yuva had wanted to be enrolled into Hillgrove Secondary since the day she picked her choice.
Before the girl decide her choices, her aunt had driven her to a few schools and recky the environment. She had a good impression of Hillgrove. Luckily her results is within the school's range.
Finally the time arrived. Around 11.05 we tried logging in but due to the heavy traffic, we failed. After various trials, we gained access. And there on the screen, the words appeared.
Just like what she hoped for, she managed to get into Hillgrove.
As her cousin was away for holiday, we had checked on her behalf. She went to St. Magarets.
So I sent her mum a short message.
OK the sleepless nights are over. Now wait for another 2 days and we shall report to school.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Working from home
During October boss had permit me to work from home as that was the PSLE exam period. So tot that I can stay in guide the girl through.
But my boss did not help me apply the access until early Oct.
When the access is approved, it had way passed the exams.
During this week of Dec 17 - 21 Dec, I intend to work from home cos of my family and also spend more time with the kids.
Boss had given me a spare labtop which I brought back last Fri. But unfortunately it does not work. I call up IT on Mon and they told me that I need to configure the labtop using office network before it is able to work.
So I brought the machine back to office and do the necessary. I tested the applications before I leave for home.
God who knows I am not able to get connected. Called up IT again thinking that maybe the pin given to me is incorrect and I request to be reset. Sad to say it still doesn't work.
With no other choice, I came into office to work.
Well, I am still going to try it out again tonight and really hope that it can work out.
If not, all efforts going through the process are drained.
Alright, wish me good luck and also to Yuva who is going to know which school she will be posted tomorrow morning.
But my boss did not help me apply the access until early Oct.
When the access is approved, it had way passed the exams.
During this week of Dec 17 - 21 Dec, I intend to work from home cos of my family and also spend more time with the kids.
Boss had given me a spare labtop which I brought back last Fri. But unfortunately it does not work. I call up IT on Mon and they told me that I need to configure the labtop using office network before it is able to work.
So I brought the machine back to office and do the necessary. I tested the applications before I leave for home.
God who knows I am not able to get connected. Called up IT again thinking that maybe the pin given to me is incorrect and I request to be reset. Sad to say it still doesn't work.
With no other choice, I came into office to work.
Well, I am still going to try it out again tonight and really hope that it can work out.
If not, all efforts going through the process are drained.
Alright, wish me good luck and also to Yuva who is going to know which school she will be posted tomorrow morning.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Why so busy...
I always wonder why am I so busy? I am no celebrity, movie star nor businessperson. Everyday busy with 2 jobs, run errands, attending functions etc... just kept me fully occupied. All my weekends are nearly full.
Last Fri, I took a day off to buy X'mas exchange gift for office and our small group.
Saturday our family attended our niece's 21st birthday party.
Sunday a friend's birthday celebration dinner.
That is not all yet. More to come...
13 Dec - office colleague cum christmas celebration
14 Dec - relative wedding
19 Dec - Secondary school posting
21 Dec - report to Yuva's to be secondary school + another relative wedding
22 Dec - watching a stage drama + small group christmas gathering
30 Dec - family new year count down cum bbq party
Wow, so many programmes lining up. Maybe must take more essence of chicken for more energy.
Last Fri, I took a day off to buy X'mas exchange gift for office and our small group.
Saturday our family attended our niece's 21st birthday party.
Sunday a friend's birthday celebration dinner.
That is not all yet. More to come...
13 Dec - office colleague cum christmas celebration
14 Dec - relative wedding
19 Dec - Secondary school posting
21 Dec - report to Yuva's to be secondary school + another relative wedding
22 Dec - watching a stage drama + small group christmas gathering
30 Dec - family new year count down cum bbq party
Wow, so many programmes lining up. Maybe must take more essence of chicken for more energy.
Monday, December 10, 2007
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