Teacher's Day 2021

Sharing some words of affirmation written by my students. 

Thank you for the affirmation. Your words mean alot to me, letting me know that I have done pretty ok in my career, amidst all the challenges of teaching. 

"My beloved Mr Tan, you are the rice to my chicken rice. You are the curry to my prata. You are the patty to my burger. Thank you for being the most patient and fun teacher and hope that we will make more memories together in the future. Happy Teacher's Day."

By a boy in one of my sec 3 pe class, who is a manchester city fan. We can talk about everything under the sun, from football, to racism, to school politics. 

"Mr Tan, first of all happy staff appreciation day. Thank you for teaching us PE and being a very supportive form teacher and cca teacher. I am happy to have a knowledgeable cca teacher. Thank you for helping me out with every other things throughout this past 3 years. Nothing much to say to you but just want to let you know that I appreciate every small and big things you done for me."

By my form class student, who is also my wushu captain 

"Mr Tan YY, thank you for always being so entertaining! You are so kind and patient with us. Although I do so bad for chemistry, I still enjoy the lesson alot beacuse of you. And thank you for not giving up on me, helping me to improve. You are the best teacher!"

By my student in my chemistry class of 2 years, she is also my chemistry rep

"Dear Mr Tan, happy teacher's day! Thank you for always making chemistry lessons engaging and fun. You never fail to crack us up with your jokes and I will miss it alot after I graduate. I just want to let you know that you are an amazing chemistry teacher, not only you are patient with us but also very encouraging. Whenever I look at your words of encouragement on my test paper, it make me feel so blessed that I have met a teacher like you, someone who is so generous with your words and never fail to motivate me in wanting me to do better. 

I really enjoy chemistry lesson, mostly because you make chemistry lesson really relaxed and funny. I felt really comfortable around you and really like you as my teacher!

Once again, thank you for putting so much effort in teaching us! Have a great day ahead!"

By my chemistry student as well. Very hardworking girl and self-directed. Really a pleasure to teach. 

Happy Teacher's Day to all my educator friends. Teaching is really a job not for the faint hearted. Please remember to look after your own mental well-being, and if you experience any burn out, please seek help. It is ok not to be ok. 

CNY 2021

It has been so long since I last updated my blog. Even the layout and template has changed. 

I thought I should document what I did and what I wore for this year's CNY, so that 12 years later I can use my blog as a time machine. 

This year there was no CNY concert in the hall due to the COVID19 situation, so my wushu team did a pre-recorded performance. I did a cameo, and become Ip Man, paying tribute to one of the greatest kung fu master, and also paying tribute to Donnie Yen, one of the greatest martial arts artiste in the world. 

This year, the Multi Ministry Task Force set the rule that each household can only host up to 8 people at only one time in a day. So we are not going to my 7th uncle's place for reunion dinner. 

CNY2021 OOTD for the whole family is adidas theme. My favourite sportswear brand. 

I hope yuanze and yuanyi wont cringe when they see this 12 years later. Hahahahaha. 

2nd day of CNY we brought yuanze and yuanyi to woodlands waterfront. It is their first time there and they had a good time cycling and running around. yuanze dared to climb up this very tall obstacle that was meant for kids 13 years old and above. so so so proud of him. 

The 3rd day of CNY coincides with valentine's day. We brought the kids to nurseries along Thomson Road to look at flowers. Xiaoyu and Yvan went too because it is their last day meeting the kids, before both of them fly off to London. Xiaoyu got a scholarship from National Arts Council to further her theatre studies there, whereas Yvan is working. 

they look so handsome and so good in this OOTD dont you think? their OOTD was chosen by darling. :)

and also on this special day, that is valentine's day, i want to give a word of appreciation to my darling, thank you for loving me and accepting me for who i am, and thank you for giving birth to yuanze and yuanyi, to me you are my whole world. i love you~