A Box of Kisses

The story goes that some time ago, a man punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became infuriated when the child tried to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, "This is for you, Daddy."

The man was embarrassed by his earlier overreaction, but his anger flared again when he found out the box was empty. He yelled at her, stating, "Don't you know, when you give someone a present, there is supposed to be something inside? The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and cried, "Oh, Daddy, it's not empty at all. I blew kisses into the box. They're all for you, Daddy."

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little girl, and he begged for her forgiveness.

Only a short time later, an accident took the life of the child. It is also told that her father kept that gold box by his bed for many years and, whenever he was discouraged, he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.

In a very real sense, each one of us, as humans beings, have been given a gold container filled with unconditional love and kisses... from our children, family members, friends, and God. There is simply no other possession, anyone could hold, more precious than this.

http://www.indianchild.com/a_box_full_of_kisses.htm

I read a few posts posted by a friend of mine who just started a private blog.

A blogger who dares to speak the true colour of everything - from her individual experiences to humanity. A blogger who dares to clarify and express her thoughts, opinions and points of views in what she sees and experiences. A blogger who speaks the truth of everything she does and experiences; reveals the truth whom many people dare not say or do.

Dissatisfactions, Sarcasms, Critics, Unwillingness, concerns and seriousness are expressed through her blog but elements of humour are found in lines of sarcasms and dissatisfactions. CLEVER.This enables people to laugh, think and laugh.

"Pleasure in a job puts perfection in the work."

"Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence."

~Aristotle~

ENGLISH DRAMA COMPETITION,KUCHING DIVISION AT SMK BAKO

DRAMA TITLE: THE HONEY TREE
NO. OF ACTORS: 15
TEACHERS IN CHARGE: 2
1. Ms Tracey
2. Ms Teo P.C

Drama Practise at SMK Sematan Hall (730-10pm, Sun, 5 July 2009)


Jurai and his granny is getting ready to perform.

10th team - It's time to show their talents-Talents from SMK Sematan

Best Script: The Honey Tree

English Drama Team from SMK Sematan - All crews involved ^_^

An encouragement for Teacher ^_^

Champion: SMK Batu Lintang
Runner-up: Kolej Abdillah
3rd place: St Joseph
4th place: SMK Sematan
5th Place: SMK Green Road
BEST PERFORMER: SMK BATU LINTANG
BEST SCRIPT: SMK SEMATAN

For Students

This is where we put up at...

Coming up soon...

Photos of English Drama Competition, Kuching Division,SMK Bako

~An unforgettable Memory~

A Long-lost Friend

I met a long-lost friend here, in Sematan. An ex-classmate of mine, Sally, is having her teaching practice at SJK Sematan. Coincidentally, she is staying at one of the teacher quarters in my school. A parasite actually:) haha.but I am glad that I met her here since we have lost contact since I quit Form Six and studied at IPBL.

Soon, she will be my counterpart in teaching profession. I wonder why she chose teaching profession as she had been working at a private sector for few years. That's where we started our conversation about teaching profession.

Tea.Tease.Teach: Why do you want to be a teacher at last?
Sally: There are many benefits for being a teacher.
Tea.Tease.Teach: *smile*

Tea.Tease.Teach: Since when you love teaching?
Sally: I don't know.I did choose "Education" when i filled in IPTA forms but I was not selected.How long have you been teaching?

Tea.Tease.Teach: This is my second year. 5 more months will be 1 and a half year.
Sally: life of teaching?

Tea.Tease.Teach: Depends on individuals. It can be challenging and it can be boring.
Sally: Is teaching profession stressful?
Tea.Tease.Teach: If you think teachers only teach, then, you better quit now.You will have unexplained stress. You have to take in all roles.You are not only a teacher; you are an actor; You are a clerk; You are a banker; You are their parents/ sisters. You are a role-model. You are a creator- Their parents create them, you help to shape them up. You create them too.
Sally: *nods nods smiles*
Tea.Tease.Teach: That's why we have got so many benefits...
Sally: I will experience soon.

I hope I did not scare her off. Haha.No lah, it's reality. It's good for her to visualize and understand better.

ENGLISH DRAMA REHEARSAL AT SMK BAKO

I travelled to SMK Bako with a group of Form 5 students (15 of them) yesterday for English Drama Rehearsal as I am one of the teachers incharge. I was in a van with them while Miss Tr**** was driving her own car. Initially, I thought the van is not well-maintained. I was worried that the van is not air-conditioned.I was so worried that I would feel nausea as the journey is so long and the roads are quite bumpy. Finally, I was told that the van is air-conditioned. I felt,then, quite relieved.phew...if not i guess I need to bring some panadol, in case, I vomit.

It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes from SMK Sematan to Kuching and the journey from Kuching to SMK Bako takes about 45 minutes. Now, do your own calculations.

Ya, you are correct!2 hours and 15 minutes.
We have to travel there next Tuesday for the actual competition and I hope that we have fun at SMK Bako (since we will spend overnight there). At least, we have some time to rest.

This is the first time SMK Sematan sends students to participate in English Drama Competition. We do not aim too high as we know that our students have not been exposed to any of such activities before. However, I think that this is a good opportunity for them to gain experience and to feel that they have a chance to compete with the rest of the schools.

KURSUS PERASA - PEMBIMBING RAKAN SEKERJA 26-28/6/09

Mr. Yong Inn Thung, my former school (SMK BATU LINTANG) counselor who conducted a course in SMK Sematan. Batu kias, you remember him?

Bomoh Siam!Unlce Lim @ Mr. Lim acted Bomoh Siam for our group presentation!He was wearing a wiglah.Scary but Funny!Mr. Lim,you have the potential to be one!Haha.

We really had fun during our 3-days course although it was pretty tiring!

Gawai party at 4D, 25 June 2009

Gawai party especially organised for Form Teacher 4 D.^_^

You all are so thoughtful.I haven't taken a sip of water since 1030am.

130pm, 25 June 2009 Thursday.
I was looking forward to the party as i haven't taken anything since 7 am but when they opened their containers...ok, ( disappointed a bit) better than nothing :)Ms T** understands and a.p.p.r.e.c.i.a.t.e.s.

Selako beauties in Sematan. Except the one who is wearing "tudung".

Happy Teacher's Day

A card given by a student from 4 H

"You are teaching 4 Harapan? Good Luck!"
Muka cikgu tak masam pun jadi masam!

Looking at the errors, I know I should work harder.Haha.

A token of appreciation from my students.

A gift for teachers on Teacher's Day.