This article is written by Elena Chong and first published in The Straits Times on Mon, Apr 28, 2008.
A 15-YEAR-OLD student assaulted a teacher who tried to stop him from leaving the classroom without permission.
The juvenile, who cannot be named, pleaded guilty to punching, pushing and holding onto the neck of the 34-year-old teacher at a school in the eastern part of Singapore on Feb 1.
The Juvenile Court heard that at about 11am that day, the juvenile assaulted the teacher who tried to stop him from leaving. The student used his shoulder to hit the victim's chest, and punched him a few times on the chest. When the teacher tried to break free, the boy held onto the victim's neck and pushed him to the wall, causing him to fall.
The teacher lodged a police report after seeking treatment in hospital. The court called for a probation report on May 27. Bail of $8,000 was offered.
Oh dear, I really hate seeing such stories. And they wonder why the turnover rate for teachers is so high. How to be an effective teacher when one fears for his/her life in the classroom?
I have actually felt fear several times before, breaking up a group of boys and girls provoking each other to fight, going up to boys to enforce obvious and god-knows simple discipline (hand up your work, stop sleeping, tuck in shirt, cut your nails, cut your hair...) Yes, all 155 cm of me. Facing growing boys all towering over me. Forget about the boys. Even the girls are a head taller than me!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The month of May
My friend proclaimed on her Facebook that "May will be a great month". This morning, on my way to school, I suddenly realised that yes, I am also looking forward to May.
First and foremost, who wouldn't look for a month which starts with a public holiday? Finally! One day I can finally sleep in and wake up late! *grin* However, that bout of indulgence will be followed with a equally draining bout of spring-cleaning. Must get rid of all the unnecessary printed papers I have in my room. Must also clear up the mess I have been leaving around in the living room as I change my bags every other day.
Next, I should be receiving my replies from King's and Manchester in at most 2 more weeks in mid-May. *fingers crossed*
Thirdly, my parents will be away on a holiday in Sydney, Australia, also in mid-May. I've been planning their airfare, accommodation, itinerary, etc. And, it's great to know that I am able to pay for their holiday! I really hope they enjoy themselves...
Last but not least, I am of course looking forward to my own trip to Kyushu-Okinawa, Japan, in end May. I wouldn't consider it a holiday as I'd be working to take care of the students on the trip. But yes, finally! A non-hardship overseas trip! *laugh*
I'm not so much looking forward to the next event - more half excited, half apprehensive - of scaling Mount Kinabalu in June. And these trips would of course indicate that the school holidays are here again! Cheers!
First and foremost, who wouldn't look for a month which starts with a public holiday? Finally! One day I can finally sleep in and wake up late! *grin* However, that bout of indulgence will be followed with a equally draining bout of spring-cleaning. Must get rid of all the unnecessary printed papers I have in my room. Must also clear up the mess I have been leaving around in the living room as I change my bags every other day.
Next, I should be receiving my replies from King's and Manchester in at most 2 more weeks in mid-May. *fingers crossed*
Thirdly, my parents will be away on a holiday in Sydney, Australia, also in mid-May. I've been planning their airfare, accommodation, itinerary, etc. And, it's great to know that I am able to pay for their holiday! I really hope they enjoy themselves...
Last but not least, I am of course looking forward to my own trip to Kyushu-Okinawa, Japan, in end May. I wouldn't consider it a holiday as I'd be working to take care of the students on the trip. But yes, finally! A non-hardship overseas trip! *laugh*
I'm not so much looking forward to the next event - more half excited, half apprehensive - of scaling Mount Kinabalu in June. And these trips would of course indicate that the school holidays are here again! Cheers!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Lose Your Hair, Light A Heart!
Hair for Hope 2008 will be back for the 5th time running! Come 6 July 2008 (Sunday), this symbolic hair-shaving event will be held once again at Velocity@Novena Square.
A total of 467 volunteer-shavees, of which 131 were female shavees, have bravely shed their locks in the last 4 years to send the message of hope and love to the cancer-striken children from the Children Cancer's Foundation (CCF).
With the act of each volunteer stepping forward to shave their head, it represents the understanding by an individual of the ordeals which a child with cancer is subjected to.
This project is what CCF have chosen to do in solidarity of children with cancer and in celebration of their courage.
Image from Hair for Hope 2008
Been thinking of shaving my head for this cause since my friend went for it 2 years back. Was almost tempted to join her then but was kinda too vain to really carry it out. In addition, I had just started in my job and wasn't very keen on doing anything to rock the boat. Getting my head shaved would definitely attract a lot of unnecessary and unwanted attention on myself.
But now, having had 2 grandmothers pass away from breast cancer (maternal) and nose and throat cancer (paternal) and an aunt (maternal) recovering from nose cancer, I can understand the fear and worries not just of dying from the disease, but on top of that, losing one's hair. If it's not bad enough looking and feeling lousy from all the medication, restrictive diet, etc. When I was watching "The Bucket List" with my friend, the scenes of Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman suffering the after-effects of chemo kinda affected me...
2 years ago, I was very affected when someone close to my heart got diagnosed with cancer. She was a tough nut and suffered through it all without a single complaint. Her cancer is now in remission and I pray that she will have a good long life. She certainly deserves it, and much more.
Anyway, coming back to Hair for Hope 2008. Many push and pull factors telling me to go for it... But one big factor also stopping me... My ego and pride...
So, before I make my decision, help me out by voting on my blog if I should or should not SHAVE MY HEAD in this year's Hair for Hope event. I'd also really appreciate it if you could add in some comments on why I should/should not do so in my tag box.
Thanks!
A total of 467 volunteer-shavees, of which 131 were female shavees, have bravely shed their locks in the last 4 years to send the message of hope and love to the cancer-striken children from the Children Cancer's Foundation (CCF).
With the act of each volunteer stepping forward to shave their head, it represents the understanding by an individual of the ordeals which a child with cancer is subjected to.
This project is what CCF have chosen to do in solidarity of children with cancer and in celebration of their courage.
Been thinking of shaving my head for this cause since my friend went for it 2 years back. Was almost tempted to join her then but was kinda too vain to really carry it out. In addition, I had just started in my job and wasn't very keen on doing anything to rock the boat. Getting my head shaved would definitely attract a lot of unnecessary and unwanted attention on myself.
But now, having had 2 grandmothers pass away from breast cancer (maternal) and nose and throat cancer (paternal) and an aunt (maternal) recovering from nose cancer, I can understand the fear and worries not just of dying from the disease, but on top of that, losing one's hair. If it's not bad enough looking and feeling lousy from all the medication, restrictive diet, etc. When I was watching "The Bucket List" with my friend, the scenes of Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman suffering the after-effects of chemo kinda affected me...
2 years ago, I was very affected when someone close to my heart got diagnosed with cancer. She was a tough nut and suffered through it all without a single complaint. Her cancer is now in remission and I pray that she will have a good long life. She certainly deserves it, and much more.
Anyway, coming back to Hair for Hope 2008. Many push and pull factors telling me to go for it... But one big factor also stopping me... My ego and pride...
So, before I make my decision, help me out by voting on my blog if I should or should not SHAVE MY HEAD in this year's Hair for Hope event. I'd also really appreciate it if you could add in some comments on why I should/should not do so in my tag box.
Thanks!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Shape Run 2008
Just registered for the Shape Run 2008. Still doing the 5 km route. Not up to the 10 km one just yet...
The goodie bag looks as "junk" as last year's - but hoping to make use of this year's spa and gym pass, etc. The sports bag does look better than last year's "Crumpler copy". Not only is it made from some poor quality material, the colour ran! I think the zip also spoiled within a couple of uses.
Shape has a pretty good marketing gimmick by adding only $10 for a 6-month subscription to the magazine. Let's see, paid for last year's run with a 6-month subscription. So, the subscription would have ended in Jan. But, when collecting my timer and runner tag at the Run Fair, I added a year's subscription for a free Dunlop latex foam back pillow. So, that means my subcription would end next Jan. Adding my latest 6-month subscription with this year's Run fees, my subscription would end next July. Perhaps just in time for next year's Run and it's 6-month subscription deal. That's provided I'm back in time for the Run... Wonder if term would have ended by then... *fingers crossed*
Image from Shape Run 2008
The goodie bag looks as "junk" as last year's - but hoping to make use of this year's spa and gym pass, etc. The sports bag does look better than last year's "Crumpler copy". Not only is it made from some poor quality material, the colour ran! I think the zip also spoiled within a couple of uses.
Shape has a pretty good marketing gimmick by adding only $10 for a 6-month subscription to the magazine. Let's see, paid for last year's run with a 6-month subscription. So, the subscription would have ended in Jan. But, when collecting my timer and runner tag at the Run Fair, I added a year's subscription for a free Dunlop latex foam back pillow. So, that means my subcription would end next Jan. Adding my latest 6-month subscription with this year's Run fees, my subscription would end next July. Perhaps just in time for next year's Run and it's 6-month subscription deal. That's provided I'm back in time for the Run... Wonder if term would have ended by then... *fingers crossed*
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Are you a gregarious loner?
The article Are you a gregarious loner? was first published in the Sunday Times on 20 April 2008.
The author Lee Siew Hua highlights how journalism is both "a gregarious activity and a solitary pursuit". And how "it's wonderful when we're at peace with both sides of our lives".
This article really made a connection with my soul... Because, quite frequently, I have wondered if I'm schizophrenic.
I love to be social. Anybody who has been to my birthday parties can attest to that. I enjoy being around people, to go to events, to organise events if need be. My job, of course, requires me to be surrounded by lots of people, every day, for hours at end.
On the other hand, I equally crave to be alone. I enjoy my solitary shopping trips into town, my solitary hobbies of reading, knitting, watching TV. And due to the nature of my work, I think I yearn to be alone even more so these days. It's such a luxury to be able to sit in one corner all by yourself, listening to the radio, to zone out and be introspective for a moment...
I have yet to reconcile and make peace with myself that it's fine to be both sides of the same coin. When I'm out on my own and enjoying myself, doubts would start to creep upon me and I'd end up asking my friends out to join me. When I'm out with my friends, I'd feel bored and distracted and wish I was by myself.
I am what I am,
A star among the hundreds;
To bask in the company
Of so many like myself.
I am what I am,
A comet falling past;
To fly away and vanish
From so many like myself.
Image from myOtaku.com: Jaganshi
The author Lee Siew Hua highlights how journalism is both "a gregarious activity and a solitary pursuit". And how "it's wonderful when we're at peace with both sides of our lives".
This article really made a connection with my soul... Because, quite frequently, I have wondered if I'm schizophrenic.
I love to be social. Anybody who has been to my birthday parties can attest to that. I enjoy being around people, to go to events, to organise events if need be. My job, of course, requires me to be surrounded by lots of people, every day, for hours at end.
On the other hand, I equally crave to be alone. I enjoy my solitary shopping trips into town, my solitary hobbies of reading, knitting, watching TV. And due to the nature of my work, I think I yearn to be alone even more so these days. It's such a luxury to be able to sit in one corner all by yourself, listening to the radio, to zone out and be introspective for a moment...
I have yet to reconcile and make peace with myself that it's fine to be both sides of the same coin. When I'm out on my own and enjoying myself, doubts would start to creep upon me and I'd end up asking my friends out to join me. When I'm out with my friends, I'd feel bored and distracted and wish I was by myself.
I am what I am,
A star among the hundreds;
To bask in the company
Of so many like myself.
I am what I am,
A comet falling past;
To fly away and vanish
From so many like myself.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Penny for my thoughts...
Due to privacy issues, I decided to delete the links to my students' blogs.
Trying to minimize the amount of enroachment of my work into my private life. Already giving a lot of my waking hours to my work, including the time I'm off from work at nights and on weekends. Not really keen that it should take up so much space in my virtual life too.
3 more weeks before I know the results from King's and Manchester. In 2 minds about the 2 places... London will be a real cool place to live in - but will it prove to be too much of a distraction? As so many people has mentioned, I'm there to get my Master's, not on a extended holiday.
The penny-pinching is beginning to take its toll. I really enjoy the times spent on browsing through shops, picking up items which catch my attention, and trying them on. And the pleasure of knowing that I can now pay for these things with my own hard-earned money...
I was in a slum the past 2-3 weeks. Firstly, the rejection from Imperial did affect me adversely to a certain extent. They rejected me twice now... First for my undergrad studies, now for postgrad studies. Then, as I mentioned, the lack of retail therapy, the work and marking piling up, the need to apply to the other 2 universities...
But feeling much better now. Went out with my friends last weekend for an afternoon of blading and cycling. Exercise really do help with perking up a person's mood. Ran 5 km last Thursday. Looking forward to my run this coming Thursday again.
Last Friday, met up with May on her birthday. Had a quick lunch at Clementi before we had to go our separate ways back to work. Unfortunately, made her a little sad with her house-hunting woes and other pre-wedding worries. Anyway, we did arrange to meet up again this Friday, to see her in her final fitting for one of her evening gowns. Hopefully, I'd get the chance to see her in the gown on her wedding. But it's nice to be part of her preparation process. And perhaps, it's be another chance for her to vent her frustrations, etc...
Trying to minimize the amount of enroachment of my work into my private life. Already giving a lot of my waking hours to my work, including the time I'm off from work at nights and on weekends. Not really keen that it should take up so much space in my virtual life too.
3 more weeks before I know the results from King's and Manchester. In 2 minds about the 2 places... London will be a real cool place to live in - but will it prove to be too much of a distraction? As so many people has mentioned, I'm there to get my Master's, not on a extended holiday.
The penny-pinching is beginning to take its toll. I really enjoy the times spent on browsing through shops, picking up items which catch my attention, and trying them on. And the pleasure of knowing that I can now pay for these things with my own hard-earned money...
I was in a slum the past 2-3 weeks. Firstly, the rejection from Imperial did affect me adversely to a certain extent. They rejected me twice now... First for my undergrad studies, now for postgrad studies. Then, as I mentioned, the lack of retail therapy, the work and marking piling up, the need to apply to the other 2 universities...But feeling much better now. Went out with my friends last weekend for an afternoon of blading and cycling. Exercise really do help with perking up a person's mood. Ran 5 km last Thursday. Looking forward to my run this coming Thursday again.
Last Friday, met up with May on her birthday. Had a quick lunch at Clementi before we had to go our separate ways back to work. Unfortunately, made her a little sad with her house-hunting woes and other pre-wedding worries. Anyway, we did arrange to meet up again this Friday, to see her in her final fitting for one of her evening gowns. Hopefully, I'd get the chance to see her in the gown on her wedding. But it's nice to be part of her preparation process. And perhaps, it's be another chance for her to vent her frustrations, etc...
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Mr Right? Check this out
Finally have the time to blog about some articles in the Straits Times some time back.
Firstly, Mr Right? Check this out was an article about creating a checklist and being methodical about love. The article was first published in The Straits Times on Apr 21, 2008.
Like the author, I wonder sometimes if I should adopt a more practical approach to seeking a partner instead of waiting for the lightning (or Cupid) to strike. But, well, unlike the author, I dun really have friends waiting on the sidelines to set me up on blind dates... *grin* In fact, I've, more often than not, asked them to set me up.
When it comes to getting to know people, I've always been one to go with the flow. I've made friends with many guys, but somehow, they don't seem to want to take the next step.
One of my friends attribute this to the fact that I don't appear to be looking for a partner. I'm happy as I am, surrounded with my work, hobbies, shopping and backpacking trips. Yup. I guess I am happy with whom I am and perfectly content when I'm doing all the above by myself.
But I know I'd be happier if I have the opportunity to share these times with a special someone. And I know I can make the special someone happy by sharing his good and bad times. Last but not least, I would definitely like to have a special someone share in my bad times too. To know that there is someone who'd be my listening ear, a shoulder to lean on, a cuddle away...
Happiness that is shared is doubled;
Sadness that is shared is halved.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Afternoon @ ECP
Pretty good weekend...
Met students in the moring for remedial. Had lunch at the coffee shop downstairs and managed to skip the carboh by ordering only meat and tofu from the rice stall. Then gave tuition to my neighbour. Was extremely tired out though.
Think I feel asleep for a while during the tuition session. For unknown reasons, I haven't been been resting well the past weeks. Have been sleeping before midnight and getting at least 5-6 hours of sleep. But just don't feel rested. Still feel tired out everyday...
Anyway, was supposed to meet up with BC but he kenah mobilised last minute. Supposed to also meet up with JW but he also couldn't make it. In the end, met up with JT for dinner. Had another healthy meal of roasted pear salad with brie cheese. Was going to shop at Robinson's when AT msg-ed that he was waiting for me for Novena. Yeah! Stopped myself from shopping and rushed down to Novena. Bought a new cap and a micro towel at Novena. Was very tempted by this $150 tight-fit track pants for suitable for arctic skiing. Think I will get it once I confirmed my Master's. *fingers crossed* Only on my way home did I realised that I wanted to go Novena to shop at the Square2. But totally forgot about it. Well... Another time, perhaps.
Today was the best ever! After tuition, met up with Singyuan, Robin, Caroline and Jason for an afternoon of blading and cycling. Was meant to be a celebration of Jonathan's birthday but he was unfortunately very sick. Huixin was also down with stomachache. So it was only the 5 of us. But we definitely had a lot of fun! See the video of our photos below...
Met students in the moring for remedial. Had lunch at the coffee shop downstairs and managed to skip the carboh by ordering only meat and tofu from the rice stall. Then gave tuition to my neighbour. Was extremely tired out though.
Think I feel asleep for a while during the tuition session. For unknown reasons, I haven't been been resting well the past weeks. Have been sleeping before midnight and getting at least 5-6 hours of sleep. But just don't feel rested. Still feel tired out everyday...
Anyway, was supposed to meet up with BC but he kenah mobilised last minute. Supposed to also meet up with JW but he also couldn't make it. In the end, met up with JT for dinner. Had another healthy meal of roasted pear salad with brie cheese. Was going to shop at Robinson's when AT msg-ed that he was waiting for me for Novena. Yeah! Stopped myself from shopping and rushed down to Novena. Bought a new cap and a micro towel at Novena. Was very tempted by this $150 tight-fit track pants for suitable for arctic skiing. Think I will get it once I confirmed my Master's. *fingers crossed* Only on my way home did I realised that I wanted to go Novena to shop at the Square2. But totally forgot about it. Well... Another time, perhaps.
Today was the best ever! After tuition, met up with Singyuan, Robin, Caroline and Jason for an afternoon of blading and cycling. Was meant to be a celebration of Jonathan's birthday but he was unfortunately very sick. Huixin was also down with stomachache. So it was only the 5 of us. But we definitely had a lot of fun! See the video of our photos below...
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Our Dumb World - Singapore
Explore Our Dumb World by clicking on the Onion pins scattered around the globe to reveal mind-expanding factoids about the lesser, conquerable nations of the Earth. Go back each week to learn more about how little you know.
It's darn funny.
Interesting how many connotations a 'clean' Singapore can have.
It's darn funny.
Interesting how many connotations a 'clean' Singapore can have.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Authorised to blog while on course
On a course for Creativity through Technology. Starting part was pretty good on creativity and instructor shows what he did with his various classes. He even brought a bunch of daisies for every participant of the workshop which we can bring back home (upload the photo later...)
Then, he started on blogging, photobucket, slide.com, etc... Okies. He's lost me. Been there, done that.
But, the instructor did spark some thoughts in me on how to improve on my lessons and incorporating more creativity. A funny thing is, he talks quite a lot and very fast too. He also keeps on stressing on reflections, but not very structured reflections. Good also lah, allow people to reflect at free will. Sometimes, I feel I guide my students too much...
Then, he started on blogging, photobucket, slide.com, etc... Okies. He's lost me. Been there, done that.
But, the instructor did spark some thoughts in me on how to improve on my lessons and incorporating more creativity. A funny thing is, he talks quite a lot and very fast too. He also keeps on stressing on reflections, but not very structured reflections. Good also lah, allow people to reflect at free will. Sometimes, I feel I guide my students too much...
人善被人欺
Do the kind get bullied?
I believe I have been very patient with my students this year. Is that why they believe they can take advantage of that to bully me? Did they take for granted that what I believed was respect to them as meekness and docility?
An incident happened in school yesterday, along with other unpleasantries associated with my class. Frankly, I don't want to talk about it. It'd just spoil another day of my life. One spoilt day, along with all the others in this year, is more than enough.
Anyway, happened to watch a little bit of a couple of TV dramas last night. Coincidentally, they all showed some sort of bullying or people getting their way by shouting and being assertive. How to be assertive without screaming your head off? When the people on the receiving end disregard the stern warning given without increasing the decibel level in which it is given? (i.e. how to make people listen without shouting at them when simple slow instruction is disregarded?)
It's like the recent article on the judges shouting at the juvenile deliquents passing through their courts. Someone commented that they ought not to shout at them, talk logic with them. Excuse me, but their logic is obviously different from the typical teenager. Otherwise, they wouldn't land themselves in court, would they? Their logic is "no punishment, continue lor". And when they get punish, "huh? What did I do wrong? Why you punish me? I'm always right, ok! What's wrong with YOU?".
I believe I have been very patient with my students this year. Is that why they believe they can take advantage of that to bully me? Did they take for granted that what I believed was respect to them as meekness and docility?
An incident happened in school yesterday, along with other unpleasantries associated with my class. Frankly, I don't want to talk about it. It'd just spoil another day of my life. One spoilt day, along with all the others in this year, is more than enough.
Anyway, happened to watch a little bit of a couple of TV dramas last night. Coincidentally, they all showed some sort of bullying or people getting their way by shouting and being assertive. How to be assertive without screaming your head off? When the people on the receiving end disregard the stern warning given without increasing the decibel level in which it is given? (i.e. how to make people listen without shouting at them when simple slow instruction is disregarded?)
It's like the recent article on the judges shouting at the juvenile deliquents passing through their courts. Someone commented that they ought not to shout at them, talk logic with them. Excuse me, but their logic is obviously different from the typical teenager. Otherwise, they wouldn't land themselves in court, would they? Their logic is "no punishment, continue lor". And when they get punish, "huh? What did I do wrong? Why you punish me? I'm always right, ok! What's wrong with YOU?".
Monday, April 07, 2008
Dinner @ Casa d'Jiasong
Sorry it took me a month to do this. Put up the photos ages ago on my Facebook so didn't bother to do anything else. Got a call from Jiasong asking about the photos of our spa get-away (Oct 2007) and decided I should put up a video of the photos for people who dun Facebook...
So, here it is. Enjoy!
So, here it is. Enjoy!
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Yummy yummy
I'm never having steak outside liao.
Just prepared and cooked my first steak ever. Yummy yummy! And it was so easy!
Got a pretty decent 250 g 1/2-inch thick slice of sirloin steak from Carrefour on Saturday after remedial at school. Marinated it with a lil bit of salt and plenty of chopped garlic and freshly ground black pepper. The latter result in the black bits you see below. But they dun taste burnt at all - very nice and sweet.
Left it the fridge overnight and cooked it using a frying pan at high heat for dinner. 2 minutes on each side. Yummy! And it only cost me $5.
Just prepared and cooked my first steak ever. Yummy yummy! And it was so easy!
Got a pretty decent 250 g 1/2-inch thick slice of sirloin steak from Carrefour on Saturday after remedial at school. Marinated it with a lil bit of salt and plenty of chopped garlic and freshly ground black pepper. The latter result in the black bits you see below. But they dun taste burnt at all - very nice and sweet.
Left it the fridge overnight and cooked it using a frying pan at high heat for dinner. 2 minutes on each side. Yummy! And it only cost me $5.
Friday, April 04, 2008
4/4 Day
To commemorate my class 4/4 '95... What happened today?
- Netscape Communications founded as Mosaic Communications in 1994.
- Hey! I was there!
- Martin Luther King, Jr. is assassinated by James Earl Ray at a motel in Memphis, Tennessee in 1968.
- I really enjoyed his "I have a dream" speech. In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline.
- Professor C.G. King of the University of Pittsburgh isolated vitamin C after five years of research in 1932.
- Take some vitamin C today and feel better fast! Suck a lemon!
- Susanna M. Salter became the first woman mayor in the U.S in 1887. She received $1 for her year as mayor.
- Guess that $1 was worth a lot of money way back then...
- City of Los Angeles incorporated in 1850.
- How can a city be incorporated?
- April 4 is the 94th day of the year (95th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 271 days remaining until the end of the year.
- What?! So many more days to Christmas still?
Horoscope for today
Despite your recent difficulties, things will smooth themselves out little by little thanks to a more lenient astral climate. Above all, don't get discouraged; continue fighting for yourself. You'll be carried away by feelings of generosity and magnanimity, and you won't hesitate to show them. An astral benevolence could principally manifest itself in the realm of love; it will satisfy everyone who's looking for a soul mate, just where and when one's hoping for it.Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Teen Sex - Too much, too young
This is from a documentary series released in mid-2007 on itv2 in the UK about why the number of sexually active children in Britain today is growing, including the dramatic story of a girl who became a mum when she was just 13.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
So, it's been 5 years already...
I still remember, 5 years back, thought it was some April Fool's joke when I first heard the news on radio. Then, seeing the news broadcast on TV, I realised he really committed suicide. Oh my, I was really sad... Such a great singer and actor.
Looking through his career history, I never realised he actually came out with his first album and first film even before I was borned. Wow!
Here's a tribute to all his songs and films, many of which have given me much happy times and accompanied me during the unhappy ones.
Discography
- I Like Dreamin' (白版碟) 1977
- Day Dreamin' 1977
- 情人箭 ('Lover's Arrow') 1979
- 風繼續吹 ('The Wind Blows On') 1983
- 一片痴 ('Craziness') 1983
- 張國榮 Leslie (Monica) 1984
- 夏日精選 - 全賴有你 (Summer Best Collection - All Because of You) 1985
- 為你鍾情 ('For Your Love Only') 1985
- 張國榮(迷惑我) Leslie Cheung (Allure me) 1986
- Stand Up 1986
- 張國榮 (當年情) ('The Past Love') 1986
- 愛慕 (國語) ('Admire') 1987
- Summer Romance'87 1987
- Hot Summer 1988
- Virgin Snow 1988
- Leslie '89 張國榮 (側面) ('Side Face' or 'Profile') 1989
- Salute'89 1989
- Final Encounter 1989
- Dreaming 1990
- 寵愛 (Beloved) 1995
- 紅 (Red) 1996
- FROM NOW ON (single) 1996
- Printemps 1998
- 這些年來 (EP) ('All These Years') 1998
- 陪你倒數 (Count Down With You) 1999
- Big Heat (大熱) 2000
- Leslie Untitled (EP) 2000
- Leslie Forever 2001
- Crossover 2002
- 一切隨風 ('Everything Follows the Wind') 2003
Filmography
- 紅樓春上春 (Erotic Dreams of the Red Chamber) 1978
- 狗咬狗骨 (Dog eats Dog) 1978
- 失業生 (On Trial) 1980
- The Drummer 1980
- 喝采 (Encore) 1980
- 沖激２１ (Energetic 21) 1982
- 求愛反斗星 (Crazy Romance) 1982
- 檸檬可樂 (Teenage Dreamers) 1982
- 烈火青春 (Nomad) 1982
- 鼓手 (The Drummer) 1983
- 楊過與小龍女 (Little Dragon maid) 1983
- 第一次 (First time) 1983
- 聖誕快樂 (Merry Christmas) 1984
- 三文治 (Double Decker) 1984
- 緣份 (Behind the Yellow Line) 1984
- 龍鳳智多星 (Intellectual Trio) 1984
- 為你鐘情 (For Your Heart Only) 1985
- 偶然 (Last Song in Paris) 1986, 1982?
- 英雄本色 (A Better Tomorrow) 1986
- 胭脂扣 (Rouge) 1987
- 英雄本色 II (A Better Tomorrow II) 1987
- 倩女幽魂 (A Chinese Ghost Story) 1987
- 殺之戀 (Fatal love) 1988
- 新最佳拍檔 (Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit) 1989
- 倩女幽魂 II：人間道 (A Chinese Ghost Story Part II) 1990
- 縱橫四海 (Once a Thief) 1991
- 阿飛正傳 (Days of Being Wild) 1991
- 豪門夜宴 (Party of a Wealthy Family aka. The Banquet) 1991 - Himself
- 藍江傳之反飛組風云 (Nam Kong Legend: Anti-Punk Squad) 1992
- 家有喜事 (All's Well, Ends Well) 1992
- 霸王別姬 (Farewell My Concubine) 1993
- 射雕英雄傳之東成西就 (The Eagle Shooting Heroes: Dong Cheng Xi Jiu) 1993
- 花田喜事 (All's Well, Ends Well Too) 1993
- 白髮魔女傳 (The Bride with White Hair) 1993
- 白髮魔女傳 II (The Bride with White Hair 2) 1993
- 東邪西毒 (Ashes of Time) 1994
- 錦繡前程 (Long and Winding Road) 1994
- 記得……香蕉成熟時 II：初戀情人 (Over the Rainbow Under the Skirt) 1994
- 金枝玉葉 (He's a Woman, She's a Man) 1994
- 大富之家 (It's a Wonderful Life) 1994
- 夜半歌聲 (The Phantom Lover) 1995
- 金玉滿堂 also known as: 滿漢全席 (The Chinese Feast) 1995
- 風月 (Temptress Moon) 1996
- Yang Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema 1996
- 色情男女 (Viva Erotica) 1996
- 新上海灘 (Shanghai Grand) 1996
- 金枝玉葉 II (Who's the Man, Who's the Woman) 1996
- 大三元 (Tristar) 1996
- 97家有喜事 (All's Well, Ends Well 1997) 1997
- 春光乍泄 (Happy Together) 1997
- 九星報喜 (Ninth Happiness) 1998
- 紅色戀人 (A Time to Remember) 1998
- 安娜瑪德蓮娜 (Anna Magdalena) 1998
- 星月童話 (Moonlight Express) 1999
- 流星語 (The Kid) 1999
- 槍王 (Double Tap) 2000
- 戀戰沖繩 (Okinawa Rendez-vous) 2000
- 煙飛煙滅 (From Ashes to Ashes) 2000
- 異度空間 (Inner Senses) 2002
Discography and filmography thanks to Wikipedia.
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