Have not blogged in a while, been too caught up with things. Realized that I had to do this, least it would be a form of reflection, as well as destress. The 2010 teaching year has just swung by without me knowing. Being the second last week of school, I am seriously drained. Having a big finale event on the last day of school next week doesn't ( Read more... )

Completed completed two weeks of ICT a week plus ago and finally completed my 6 high keys and am now (almost) free from National Service liability. Was not as sad and nostalgic as I thought it would be, perhaps with catching up of my batch boys (almost 20 of them) a few days back and knowing that we will meet up yearly made it much more bearable ( Read more... )

My third day at my last ICT before I MR and it has been nothing but eventful. Felt really nice to go back to camp and catch up with old friends, and feeling poignant that it was going to be my last time seeing them in camp. It was a fairly big batch with fairly a few key personnel. Was good to work with fellow like-minded people and my batch ( Read more... )

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By Suzanne Moore

I know more about an 18-year-old South African’s body than I do about my own.

Caster Semenya’s insides and hormone levels are being discussed all over the world. She has no privacy because we are not sure of what category to put her in.

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AS THE parent of a rower from the victorious Singapore junior dragon boat team, I was glowing with pride - and gratified - to read Tuesday's report, 'Dragon boaters roar in Prague ( Read more... )

2nd last day of ict,
cohesion and reflection,
feedback taken in stride,
appreciated with thanks.

went to meet our other batch boys,
been almost 10 years since we enlisted,
20+ of the initial 60-ish,
really smiles abound.

was really happy and surprised,
to see so many of us coming together,
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my early big 3 birthday present for myself,
newer model instead of the wanted-old,
will modify and make nice over time,
finally after all this wait...


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What is your True Fear?
Your Result: Losing Someone

You love affection and the people in your life more than anything. Your greatest fear is that one day someone you care about won't be there anymore. You are a very friendly and inviting person, who draws in a lot of friendships with your kind, considerate, and loyal nature. However, deep down you ( Read more... )