Occupational Hazards

I'm rather annoyed at the moment.

I look at the stain on my shirt, and i'm thinking 'rah. this is annoying'. Guess what? I was talking with the whiteboard marker in my hand. I forgot to put the lid back on and the marker slipped out of my hand and landed on my orange shirt. This is the first time i'm wearing this shirt and it was expensive stuff, rah. Now, there is a green streak on the shirt. It completely wrecks the nice orange shirt that i began the day with. Too bad for me, i guess. Its time to buy a new shirt, i reckon... Alternatively, i could always add more green streaks to the shirt to make it look like it was part of the design... Hmm... I guess that's an option.

Gosh. Its friday. Finally. Its been a really long first week back. But Frrridayyyy is finally here and i'm glad... I get to catch my breath. Well, not really, i have a 10km run tomorrow morning along with a whole host of church activities in the afternoon. I'm in for another packed weekend. Singapore life. Its always one activity after another.... 

Enjoy the weekend... but remember to do your homework..

Take care and stay safe...

Mr Goh

What motivates you?

I had a really fun time in class today. It was a super long day for me, and I just fell into the sofa in the staff room at the end of the day. Dead tired. It was hectic, but fun. I was discussing the morals of 'Kungfu Panda' in class, and it was quite remarkable. The master shifu discovered what motivated Po and used that to train him. In this case, it was food. Indeed, the master shifu learnt to speak the language of his student and was able to connect with him on that level, now that is what i call a superb teacher. There was no secret to Po's success and skills other than himself. 

All of us have at least one thing that motivates us. For some people, it is good grades, for some, it is an overseas holiday, for some, it is money. Let's face it, we're all people, and we need things to motivate us. For me, what motivates me is when i see my students do well. Nothing brings more satisfaction to my heart than to see my students putting in their best effort and doing well. But ultimately, the effort must come from you personally.

Thinking back, I wasn't a very good student last time either. I didn't really put in much effort to study until I was sent overseas - that was when i realized how important my studies were. From there on, I made an entirely fresh new start and decided to work hard. Thankfully, I had a chance to redeem myself and start afresh. 

Don't waste your life, give it your best shot, and live with no regrets.

Term 3, Day 1

Holidays are over. The past four weeks just zipped by just like that. Where did all that time go? I was so busy the entire time that i hardly had any time to rest. There wasn't a single day during the holidays where i was able to stay home and relax. I was on my feet all day, everyday. Not sustainable.... Its only term 3, day 1, yet, i feel so tired already. The effects of a lack of sleep is beginning to take its toll on me. Gosh. How am i gonna survive??? I guess not surviving is not an option. I just have to keep smiling and keep telling myself that i can do this. 

I watched kungfu panda yesterday. Kinda cheesy, i felt. But i liked the values it was promoting. How one should never give up, and the secret really is 'nothing'. Its you. You are the secret. Don't look to others for help, because you are the secret to success. I enjoyed the show also because it promoted respect for your kungfu master (teacher), indeed, i believe the mouse teacher saw alot of potential in Po, and believed in him later on in the show. Hence, he was able to train Po well. If he did not believe in Po, he would have given up on him a long time ago.

I need to realize the potential of each student.... that's what the show taught me. Awesome values...

Take care and stay safe

Mr Goh

Movie Review

Hi 2N3,

Just a reminder to do your holiday homework. I'll give you guys a sample of a movie review today, and i'll give you guys a sample of the reader's digest review sometime next week. Do check back here for details.

Movie Review - Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull

Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull is the fourth movie in the Indiana Jones Series. After nearly a twenty year absence, Indiana is back with Harrison Ford still as energetic as ever. I particularly enjoyed the movie as it invoked feelings of nostalgia as I grew up watching Indiana Jones. Indeed, Indiana Jones was the very movie that inspired me to read up more about ancient civilizations. The adventure mixed in together with the knowledge of Indiana is truly amazing. The movie is good clean fun.

I liked the movie as it promoted very good values. These values include the importance of studying, staying in school, helping your friends, keeping your word. I especially like it because it downplays love. Too many movies these days emphasize love. Love, is over-rated. Nonetheless, my favorite quote from the movie is this, 'I guess the treasure is not gold, its knowledge.' As a teacher, this resonates with me. But in the end, all the gold is destroyed, but the only thing remains is this, that we are wiser.

My favorite character is Indiana Jones played by Harrison Ford. He put up a stirling performance despite his age. He still has the charm and charisma that is needed for the role of Indiana Jones. Smart, yet adventurous and athletic. I throughly enjoyed the performance and I truly recommend it to anyone who wants to watch a good movie.

OK... that's all for now.