Happy Recordering!

Last Wednesday (5 March 2014), I brought the kids from SK Bunsit for a recorder ensemble competition. It was an unforgettable experience! My first ever experience of leading kids for a competition, and guess what? We are the champion!

I have been training the kids for about a week with my other colleagues. As a recorder lover, I think it's an enjoyable process. I don mind of staying behind for few more hours with the kids. Regardless of the competition, it's a happy moment to spend great time with them!

Since they have won the Bingkor Zone Level, they will represent this zone to Keningau District Level. Which will be held on 18 March 2014. Let's pray hard for the kids and I will do my best with my other colleagues! Go SK Bunsit!!

Exhausted, stressful, depressed

It's a tiring month. I am having my 3rd and very last practicum in SK Bunsit, Keningau. Everyday I am doing the same thing, repeating the same thing: preparing next lesson plan, construct 3 worksheets (with remedial and enrichment), reflection for previous lessons, prepare teaching aids, prepare AR proposal (30 ++ pages), read for literature review, other assignments, other school activities... Oh my.. Im totally exhausted everyday. It's not just merely teaching practice, but documentation practice!

I always wish somebody is there for me. Whenever I'm tired, or hopeless, i wish there's someone who is able to comfort me. lol... Nothing much. Don hv to pamper me la. Just give me a few words to make me feel better. Yet i know i have no one. As no one is willing to put themselves in my shoe (sounds familiar huh this sentence? =p)

I have no time for myself. No entertainment. No dates, obviously no. hmmm... speechless...

I need to find something to motivate myself. But what is it? I dunno how the seniors were able to survive. And i found that I fall asleep easily. Almost everyday i feel sleepy although i have enough sleep. Is it because of ageing? OMG! I think I'm growing old. My stamina is not as good as before. :(

Time to continue my work. I have just stolen a few minutes to update my blog. Hopefully i will have more time on blogsphere after this. 

-lonely geo-

It's Chinese New Year~ Kuda Kuda!

After months of waiting, months of suffering, CNY has finally arrived! It's quite sad that my school only apply for 4 days holidays. I can't just go back on 3rd day of CNY right? and if i do, it's will be such a waste of energy and time. Sigh... that's the typical problem of SK school where there is no Chinese teacher. (T_T) Since I hv bought the ticket, i hv no choice but to extent 2 more days with "Cuti Bersebab". So my attendance will be zero loohhh. 

Enough of complaining like an aunt. Ok I arrived at home on 30 Jan, 2am. Did u hear that? It's 2am! Oh my.. It was a hectic day that i woke up at 5.30am (29 Jan) in the morning, went to school for practicum, then heading to KK and waiting at the airport for 4 hours...... Yet, it's worth it because I can reunion with my family and friends!

Enjoy the pictures below (so regret that I TOTALLY 4got to bring my DSLR back!!!!!!!)

The reunion feast on CNY eve. My family usually prepare 8 different dishes. I did help my mom to prepare okay~

and yes! a MUST during CNY! firecrackers and fireworks at 12am sharp of 初一(Day 1)！

The looks of my house in day and night. Full of CNY feel huh?

These pictures were taken by Samsung Galaxy Note 1, which was its last duty for my house...

-lonely geo-

Proposal of Action Research

As i mentioned before, this semester I'm going to prepare a proposal for my Action Research. My lecturer has delivered all the information about preparing a proposal today. My mind went ting tong for awhile because it's really tough. ！(◎_◎;) Not to say exactly tough la but there are a lot of works. Imagine I have to prepare this proposal within 6 weeks along with my data collection of AR as well as my practicum thingy.

Okay enough of rubbish. I will just share the content of proposal for AR. Fyi, Im just sharing what i have been taught in the lecture. So it might be different from others proposal for AR. Feel free to comment to share. (◐‿◑)

1.0      INTRODUCTION

           1.1      Reflection on Past Experience

           1.2      Reflection on Educational Values

           1.3      Review of Related Literature

2.0      FOCUS OF STUDY

           2.1      Survey of Problem

           2.2      Analysis of Problem

3.0      OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

            3.1      Research Objectives

            3.2      Research Questions

4.0      SUBJECTS OF THE STUDY

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5.0      ACTION PLAN

            5.1      Data Collection Method

                        5.1.1   Data Collection Method

                        5.1.2   Instrumentation

            5.2      Analaysis of Data 

            5.3      Implementation of Action Plan

                        5.3.1   Work Schedule

                        5.3.2   Budget

So, now i roughly have the idea of how to prepare a proposal for my AR and it helps for my final report in semester 8. As for my model of AR, i think i will choose John Elliott's model. This is because it allows me to prepare other alternatives for my intervention during my general plan. I think it saves my time if my intervention happens to be unsuccessful (touch wood).

My final practicum will start on next week. Oh my... I haven't got my mental well prepared yet. Thursday and Friday are school holidays for Chinese New Year. I guess I'm going to sacrifice my CNY this year just to get my works done. I still have assignment for EDU3107 some more! (Ｔ＿Ｔ)

That's all for my sharing. U r welcome to email me (glfc_sagi@yahoo.com.sg) or comment below to exchange some ideas about AR. 

-lonely geo-

A drawing speaks my mind and I

In one of the lesson, the lecturer asked us to draw a picture of what's in our mind at that moment. A lot of things i would like to draw. Yeah I'm quite greedy in some ways. Here I am going to attach the picture that i hv drawn, and let u know more about me. B-)

It's not easy to review our thoughts in front of people, although they are just classmates. Through this drawing, i was able to know myself even better. I know what i want; i know what's my desires; i know what's my hope.

Okay. Let's begin. lol. The first thing i drew is $. Yes I'm quite sad about my savings because it can be described as empty. People usually say money can't do everything for us. I do agree but right at the moment, i need $ to achieve my desires. My desires to travel, to do charity, to give to my parents, to buy things that i want. U can see a plane on the top right. It's because, right now, my first hobby is travelling. The angpows represents I'm thinking of my 'income' during CNY. Teehee...

My 2nd drawing is the flowers on the left that represents my CNY mood. I can't wait to go home and celebrate CNY! Although it's only 6 days. My school offers only 4 days holidays. I think i will, i must and i should apply for 2 more days, of course the more the better. hahaha ngeee

3rd drawing on the bottom right. Try to guess what building is that. The flags can give u some clues i guess. Yes thats a school. Im worrying about my 3rd practicum and future posting. I have to prepare a proposal for my thesis a.k.a action research. The toughest part of PISMP, i guess. With my poor English, I need to struggle a lot, both grammar and content. About my posting, let's share u a secret, i wish to be posted in Langkawi/Labuan, because duty-free ma. Anyway, Penang is not a bad choice for me B-)

Other than that, did u see a small human in the middle? haha thats me! It has no frame for it. Coz i like freedom. I don like to be controlled. So i am a rebel in some ways. heee. I didn't any other people in the drawing. Coz i like to be alone. I always go out alone, shop alone, walk alone, eat alone. huhu but i don like the feeling of being lonely :/ No man is an island. I agreed. But I'm scared of commitment. :w

Are these something u never know about me? now u know. haha

-lonely geo-

The Biggest Flower on Earth: Rafflesia

Rafflesia is very famous in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. But it's not the only place in Malaysia where you can find rafflesia. My hometown, Lundu in Sarawak is another spot to see the flowers. It's about one hour drive from Kuching town. A lot of travellers thought it is difficult or far to drive to my hometown. Im hereby to clarify that it is very SIMPLE. There's only one route to travel from Kuching to Lundu via Batu Kawa route. The road is just nice with full tar. U will not get lost while on ur way here, this i can assure u.

The entrance of Taman Negara Gunung Gading.

The Lundu town is a small district that has a few places of attractions such as Pandan Beach, Siar Beach and Gunung Gading National Park. During the school holidays or festivals, the town is usually full of outsiders from Kuching. The national park is just a few minutes drive from my house. I am not so sure about the entrance fee but I guess it isn't that pricey, below than RM10 (I dunno because it's free for me to enter, teehee). There are resorts and several waterfalls in the national park. It's a nice location for u to do hiking when the weather is good. I usually go to the park to photograph the rafflesia. Well, it's just behind my house right? hahaha! Enjoy the photos below!

I think this is its 2nd/3rd month.

Another young rafflesia.

This flower is going to be fully bloom in few more days.

The first flower I saw as I walked along the hiking trek.

The second flower I saw which hanged on a tree.

This is a perfect blooming rafflesia!

The close-up of gigantic rafflesia.

Tada~ Me with two rafflesias together!

Amazing huh? Besides rafflesia, Lundu is also famous with its beaches. The popular resort is Retreat Resort. If you have more time, you can travel to Sematan as well, which is about 20 minutes drive from Lundu town. Seafood and local food is the must-try in Lundu town. It's fresh and cheap. Teehee. Do comment below if you have anything to ask about Lundu. :)

-lonely geo-

Quick Review 10: New Header Picture!

Yeay! It's almost Chinese New Year! Hows my new header pic? My own design and photo. (☆_☆)

Today I went to my practicum school to meet the headmistress. She is a very nice lady. I have a quick look at the school environment. Looks peaceful and fresh. I am going to teach there for 3 months plus 1 month of internship. It's going to be a nice place for me to practice my teaching.

Ops, it's midnight. I am only able to update my blog now since the Wi-Fi was terrible. 晚安 

No Revolution; No Resolution

The first week of my final year has just passed. Same environment, same class, same sitting position, same hostel, same room, same faces; everything seems just the same like last year. This semester is full of challenges. Although only 3 subjects:

• TSL3113 Action Research (I) - Methodology
• EDU3107 Guidance and Counseling for Children
• PRK3103 Practicum Phase (III)

I was told by lecturer that I need to prepare a proposal for my research, and start to collect data during my practicum. Thesis is the toughest part for me because my English is still very bad (I failed my CPT fyi (｡-_-｡) , as well as the article and presentation for next semester.

So much jealous to see most of my same-age-friends have graduated last year and able to earn money earlier than me. Well, God always has His arrangement. I need to play hard during my final year. Study hard? erk.. Im too old for study! haha! No matter how much I study, I can never achieve 1st class to proud my parents anymore. No more.

Aim higher unless u are willing to be in the bottom class. I wanna bring good life to my parents as I'm the only child. No one can make them proud besides me. No one is going to take care of them besides me. Im not someone who has plenty of siblings and can depend on them. Im not a lady who can just find a good man to get married. It's easy to be satisfied if you have other supports. U, will never understand the only child.

I don want to be a good guy. Simply because I'm too bad to be a better person. Lots of rules to follow. I'm bad, but i never cross the bottom line. haha.. Well, sometime i do, as no one is perfect ma. I kinda wondering those who speak good rather than do good. Annoying isn't it? (-_-)zzz

Okay, I have done my EDU powerpoint. Gonna rest for awhile before the next journey. Chill~ ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

-lonely geo-

Inequality is happening..

Inequality happens everywhere and every second. Even a small kid feel uneasy if u ever treat them unequally. What more to say an adult? As a teacher trainee, we learn how to be fair and square in a lesson, regardless of the the students' background, gender or race. This is to prevent the high affective filter in learning.

I am so much appreciate to see my result of semester 6 few weeks ago. As I never expect I will achieve this pointer. I even screamed at home and hugged my mom. haha >.< However, I totally disappointed with some subjects. I can really see the inequality in my result. In IPG, after ur result has been released, u can't complain and ask for recheck. As they said it is official and we are deserved for it.

I did very well in my exam. I put 100% effort during the revision week to study. I still remember when I came out from the exam hall, I almost cry for my TSL3111 because I thought I did my essay wrongly. Erk... I guess it is something about "the checklist of teaching resources from internet". I used my own checklist elements instead of following the notes given by other campus. I thought I am dead at that moment. Thanks God, I get an A for it! Really out of my expectation, as I supposed I might only get a B or B+. As for Language Assessment paper, I really surprised that my lecturer gave me an A. Till now, I'm still confused with the principles of assessments (reliability, validity...)

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So much appreciate with my result, but not satisfied.

-lonely geo-

Happy New Year!

It's 2014! It's my final year of undergraduate program! I can't wait to get the job and earn more money for traveling. Teehee. Everyone has a new resolution for new year. This year I don think I wanna set any target, so that at the end of the year I don have to check whether I have achieved it or not. Becoming lazy year by year. 

Right now, I am sitting in my class for a lecture. It's a sunny afternoon. And it's only the first day of my semester 7, but I am so sleepy since this morning. I thought I will be energetic for my final year. haha.. Everyone looks fresh in the morning, but few fall asleep in the class.

First day of lecture... Yoha and Esther are wearing new baju kurung. But people are more excited with Razki's new phone - iPhone 5S (Gold). Zizi has a new pencil case and new bag. Tiffany has a new hairstyle. Gee is still absent as the flight ticket is sold out for yesterday. 

Hopefully we all can survive this final year with a healthy body. lol

Hi from Yoha and me.

-lonely geo-

2013 My Top 5 Moments

It's time to summarise my 2013! At first I was thinking of to write 10 moments but when i looked back, not many of them r worth to write.  So, these are the top 5 moments!

Number 5 Practicum

Happiness Rate: 3☆

Date: 01 - 30 April 2013; 28 July - 21 September 2013

I have 2 phases of practicum in 2013. First I went to SK Liau, Keningau for a month. This is where I learned to deal with special needs children. Secondly, I went to SK Bulu Silou, Keningau for 2 months. I only taught English subject (Year 2 and 3 respectively). I rated it three stars because I wasn't satisfied with my practicum results, A- for both. Shame on myself. I doubt at the marking scheme. hmm! (♯｀∧´)

Number 4 Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

Happiness Rate: 3.5☆

Date: 19 September 2013

I celebrated this festival together with my classmates. 7 of them who r Malay, Brunei, Bidayuh, Kayan, Iban and Dusun. I just like the way we chilled together and they were willing to celebrate with me. Thanks everyone
( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

Number 3 CNY Photoshoot

Happiness Rate: 3.5☆

Date: 24 January 2013

This year, I invited 5 girls from my class to join me for CNY-theme photoshoot. My another tryout on indoor photoshoot. And with the high commitment and cooperation, I was able to complete it quickly. Thanks again for their active involvement! You all are the prettiest cheongsam models ever!
(((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Number 2 Kundasang Trip

Happiness Rate: 4☆

Date: 4-6 October 2013

After the submission of all coursework, the class has finally decided to go for a trip. As for your info, we didn't have a proper class trip after the KL-Ipoh trip in 2011. We stayed in Kundasang for 3 days 2 nights and 19 of us stayed together in a house. We just like a family! Without any lecturer, we feel more easy and comfortable~ lol （≧∇≦）

Number 1 Malacca Trip

Happiness Rate: 4.5☆

Date: 6 - 11 June 2013

After 7 years from visiting Malacca, I came back again and brought my parents along. I just fall in love with this historical city! Lots of fun can be found especially within the Jonker Street and historical buildings. I tried a lot of food in Jonker Street such as Durian Puffs (the juicy durian puff), Smelly Tauhu (really smelly like drain water, almost vomit) and etc! If you hv never been to Malaysia, I would recommend you to visit Malacca city! ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ

That's all I guess for my 2013. I believe 2014 will be a fantastic year for me. Since it is my final year of degree!
✽Happy New Year!✽

-lonely geo-

It's almost the end.

I was thinking of when should I save my blog alive. I really don like this kind of commitment that "I should really do something on it" .. lol me.. (no one force me to do so isn't it?) Anyway, I'm back. But i can't promise and confirm how long i will stay! hahah it just depends on my writing mood.

Lots of things happened this year, i mean 2013, obviously. I will explain more about it on my next post. 2 more days to celebrate new year. What does it imply to me? Just another year with tonnes of workload. Im so much jealous to see most of my friends of same age have graduated as a degree holder. I still have one more year to go! (rojak feeling of happy & sad though)

This holidays I have been helping my niece for tuition. You can call it as a Part Time job. Teehee... But don tell anyone in my college, if not they will make it a big issue as usual. :/ (meh) I have a big project in 2014. But it has nothing related to my study, simply i am giving up after receiving my result of Semester 6. It's a big big (yes 2xbig) dream to achieve, that needs a lot of money. So I'm working hard to get the sufficient amount of money. 

I am perfectly a home-guy during this holidays. I only go to Kuching for twice, both with my parents. No vacation, no travel. Had my favourite sushi twice, or thrice.

How did you spend your holidays? share me your experience if you have read my post. ;)

-lonely geo-

the spoiled holidays

oh my... my holidays hv gone half... i keep on asking myself, when should i start my coursework? look at these books i brought home.

Can't imagine I brought these with me for holidays. It isn't a hols at all. And I haven't touched anything yet. Just carry it out from my luggage on the first day of holidays.

I had a nightmare last night. U knew it if u have read my Facebook post. I dreamed that I didn't finish my lesson plans, reflections and journals while im going to school! That's horrible! I need to make sure that it will never happen in my real life. It's not a foreshadow ar...!

I haven't started my 3rd journal. sigh... what issue should i write? Language assessment? or teaching and learning materials? will figure it out within these few days.. And yeah, i should plan something interesting for my kids. The next topic I'm gonna teach is "My School". teehee

Oh yeah.. i have one more week to finish all the tasks... I wish i can have another week to stay at home. With these stress stuffs, don u think it's a spoiled holidays?!

-lonely geo-

Friends' & Classmates' Hours

Hello, im here to update my pictures. This question seems like endless to me:

"When will you finish your study?"

oh my.. im here to shout, ops.. to tell i mean.. im now Semester 6! these are those people who i have been together for 4 years.

My semester 6 class photo. Purple & Red theme.

Picnic hour. My facial expression was a legend.

Little Red Riding Hood

see my make-up? im the only "animal", Mr Wolf. 

Once we were out for lunch.

The four boys in my class, known as T-Boyz. T = TESL.

ahahaha, sorry i should have self-reliance. 

The boys very first photoshoot.

My ex-fiancee, Yonini. (oh sorry Mr Water, im jz joking.. xD)

p.s. Yonini has many identity for me: my best friend, my sister, my ex-fiancee...)

Her smile is the most holy smile, we crowned her as "Mother Teresa II".

this girl, XoXo girl, a smart girl.

Im always inspired by her fantastic works.

heard that she has found her Mr Right, hehe.. good luck ar~ 

im sure u will read this xD

-lonely geo-

The Returns xD

These days, i am busy.
These days, i feel more lonely. than ever.

Time flies. I left this blog with spider webs for how long already? 8 months. i should be punched. Sorry... teehee.. :p

I think i have a lot to share, to vomit. And i hope i can update this blog constantly. Which means, i hope i can be more hardworking la. Also, pray for me that the internet in my hostel is always GOOD. Well, i never hope it can be excellent. GOOD is just fine. lol

you there, my reader, how are you? would u leave me a comment here? please? xD

looking forward for the new vision of my blog, share me if u have any ideas :)

-lonely me-

Blog to re-open SOON!

about 5 months of staying away from blogsphere..
WHAT?! 5 months?!! are u kidding me??

im so sorry to all the readers (muahhhh)... it was quite a hard time for me (semester 4) ~.~
i will, i promise, update about my stories within these 5 months.

I gonna share a lot of exciting news about me!!! well, if u r not a follower of my fb, twitter and instagram.

i hv my last exam paper tmrow, wish me good luck!
will update to u soon.
Good night.

HOLI-sh*t-DAYs!

My semester break was... i dunno how to describe, let's jz leave it first and we'll see how after this.. 

My holidays started on 25th May, and i didnt go home immediately. why? am i going wild? lol MEL, im turning wild now. muahahaha lol,.. no no no... simply bcos, i wanna have my teenage life first before i go home.. once i go home, i can never go out.

Honestly, i enjoyed so much in that 3 days! it was very short, indeed, but the happiness satisfied me! billion of thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Jerry & family for welcoming me to stay at their home (a lovely spot i could say, teehee~).. the whole saturday was jz awesome. together with these two girls, Mel & Phyl~ tada~~

They are awesome! these are the photo we had taken on that day.

DBKU (Cat Museum), Kuching

Me taken at DBKU (Cat Museum, Kuching)

The 2 Dysfunctional Friends

I went home on that Sunday, and that's how my boring holidays started. i was so much relaxing at home, but i wasnt enjoying. Bcos i cant go out, i cant watch movie, i cant bowling.. yeah that's me. if u wanna know why, SMS me. huhuhu...

I supposed to go to Miri from 8-11 June, and i hv booked AirAsia tickets months ago. At the end i jz cancelled the trip as my partner was unable to go, my friends were busy, and my budget is tight. and i was so lazy to travel alone. so is ok.. is alright... Miri, next time la... On the other hands, i have other two overseas trip coming soon this August and November (jz renewed my passport)! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwww cant wait!! 

I planned to watch MADAGASCAR 3 in 3D this holidays!! but!! butt!! buttttt!!! never mind!! heart is bleeding... 

This saturday im going back to open my new page as a trainee teacher. This holidays will be ended very soon. Well, look at the positive side, at least i had enough rest and fully charged for the upcoming Semester 4!! 

Conclusion: My semester break was relaxing, yet nothing special.