HELLO 2012,
GOODBYE 2011.
Yesterdays were merely a dream,
Leaving behind wondrous memories,
As if roaming in a santuary,
And learned profoundably knowledge,
The sacredness of relationship and friendship,
Gone through gracefully by wisdom and Love,
Perspiration, Exhaustion, Disappointment,
Happiness, Sweetness, Excitement,
Having tasted colorful emotions,
In 2011 with full anticipation,
I, Alex Yew,
Looking forward to 2012
with abundant expectations.
Hello 2012,
Goobye 2011:-)
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
A CUP OF TEA
Different tastes and
it serves for different purposes
and people who consume it
not merely by mouth but heart.
A cup of tea ,
comprises of memories ,
childhood, teenage and adulthood ,
recaping pictoreque scenery.
Bringing us to roam freely in the past,
As if days could have come back,
And so the past is movie... yet amazing.
Those little things worthfully kept,
thinking back from a cup of tea .
it serves for different purposes
and people who consume it
not merely by mouth but heart.
A cup of tea ,
comprises of memories ,
childhood, teenage and adulthood ,
recaping pictoreque scenery.
Bringing us to roam freely in the past,
As if days could have come back,
And so the past is movie... yet amazing.
Those little things worthfully kept,
thinking back from a cup of tea .
Monday, November 21, 2011
SPM INVIGILATION
Alone...
Standing and wandering
nowhere.
Like an aimless, headless flies
So suffering and
totally torturing.
Who would willingly
Sacrifice for such
Damn lower paid stuff?
Someone? No one? I doubt...
We...
Young teachers...
By force
And so unhappy and
Unsatisfied...
However, we still hold the Duty,
and shoulder our Responsibility,
as Humanity
Prevails over Intensity.
Standing and wandering
nowhere.
Like an aimless, headless flies
So suffering and
totally torturing.
Who would willingly
Sacrifice for such
Damn lower paid stuff?
Someone? No one? I doubt...
We...
Young teachers...
By force
And so unhappy and
Unsatisfied...
However, we still hold the Duty,
and shoulder our Responsibility,
as Humanity
Prevails over Intensity.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Stop being ruthless and inhumane
I refer to “Sin Chew Daily, 18 Oct” a news about a shocking accident took place in Guang Zhou, China. A two-year-old girl was twice being knocked down and crashed over by car wheels but the drivers pretended as if nothing had happened, accelerated and freed.
According to the news, a CCTV recorded the scene, and what made people even more frustrated is there were eighteen ‘blinded’ pedestrians who passed by the poor girl but none was willing to lend a helping hand although they could vividly see a pool of blood and the girl was in excruciating pain lying helplessly and fragilely on the road for more than 2 minutes. She was then pulled aside by an old nanny who kept on shouting loudly for help.
Now, the grieving parents are moaning in pain, struggling and wailing as their beloved little queen has just passed away at a hospital yesterday. Why should she suffer like this? Why should she be treated this way? Why should she be the victim of this cruel society?
I have no idea why would this happen to the people and country of so called five thousand years of precious civilization. Values like politeness, respect, humbleness, compassion and etc are supposed to be inculcated into their souls as advocated by Lao Tze or Confucius. But, the fact is not. Knowing how to care and love, willing to help and serve, are also the values stressed and emphasized in traditional Chinese families. But, again, sadly, the fact is not.
I believe that an inhumane society is no better than a bunch of zombies wandering like nobody. They are cold blooded and malevolent. As such, people living there will have no hopes for survive if they face difficulties as no one is willing to lend a helping hand. And so, everyone will be extremely pragmatic and individualistic. They will have no friends, no souls, and no life. Everything is fake and unrealistic.
We as humans, we shall never accept such ruthless act. So, what should we do to ensure that our country and people are living harmoniously, peacefully and compassionately? In my opinion, all parties should hand in hand, work together to make it works. Undoubtedly, schools and parents play the biggest roles in shaping a child’s mind and perception. Worthwhile values should be instilled to children since young.
In short, let’s not be ruthless and inhumane. Let’s be helpful and tender. Well, let’s pray for the pitiful girl, may she rest in peace and hopefully our mighty god will lead her to heaven.
According to the news, a CCTV recorded the scene, and what made people even more frustrated is there were eighteen ‘blinded’ pedestrians who passed by the poor girl but none was willing to lend a helping hand although they could vividly see a pool of blood and the girl was in excruciating pain lying helplessly and fragilely on the road for more than 2 minutes. She was then pulled aside by an old nanny who kept on shouting loudly for help.
Now, the grieving parents are moaning in pain, struggling and wailing as their beloved little queen has just passed away at a hospital yesterday. Why should she suffer like this? Why should she be treated this way? Why should she be the victim of this cruel society?
I have no idea why would this happen to the people and country of so called five thousand years of precious civilization. Values like politeness, respect, humbleness, compassion and etc are supposed to be inculcated into their souls as advocated by Lao Tze or Confucius. But, the fact is not. Knowing how to care and love, willing to help and serve, are also the values stressed and emphasized in traditional Chinese families. But, again, sadly, the fact is not.
I believe that an inhumane society is no better than a bunch of zombies wandering like nobody. They are cold blooded and malevolent. As such, people living there will have no hopes for survive if they face difficulties as no one is willing to lend a helping hand. And so, everyone will be extremely pragmatic and individualistic. They will have no friends, no souls, and no life. Everything is fake and unrealistic.
We as humans, we shall never accept such ruthless act. So, what should we do to ensure that our country and people are living harmoniously, peacefully and compassionately? In my opinion, all parties should hand in hand, work together to make it works. Undoubtedly, schools and parents play the biggest roles in shaping a child’s mind and perception. Worthwhile values should be instilled to children since young.
In short, let’s not be ruthless and inhumane. Let’s be helpful and tender. Well, let’s pray for the pitiful girl, may she rest in peace and hopefully our mighty god will lead her to heaven.
REAL SCENARIO OF ENGLISH WRITING IN SCHOOLS
If there is anyone out there, who concerns about our children’s English writing especially in secondary schools, who actually advocates writing as an effective practice to train students’ logical thinking, delivering thoughts through words fluently and systematically either vocal or written? If yes, we are in the same boat.
As a school teacher, at times, I am quite at a loss to the matter of fact that writing seems to be a taboo and a mission impossible for many weak students and surprisingly it even goes the same to some students in elite classes. This is so due to some foreseen but excusably reasons.
Well, It is believed that students do lack of self confidence in writing in English language, lack of proficiency in grammar, language structure and also the ways of doing it. Most of all, students do not get enough exposure to writing.
In some worrying yet shocking cases, students are only given one to two or even none essay writing throughout the year. To make things worse, some educators have a tendency believing that students’ can’t write. Ridiculously, some even desperately think that writing is done by memorizing model essays and they call this as writing.
In fact, writing is not merely written to score in exams. It is trained to make their minds roam freely with pleasures and gradually find it a wonderful journey in expressing one’s ideas effectively.
Writing can be well nurtured if students are given chances to do so. Therefore, educators should encourage the young blood to discover their true-self via doing self reflection on their own behaviors as they write, observing human nature, people or things happening around them and hence gain experiences, awareness, philosophy of life and most of all wisdom.
Please don’t doubt students’ ability in writing, please don’t kill but build their interest, please go extra miles to support, facilitate and tolerate their mistakes made, please make them feel that writing Is a pleasurable pass time that students can enjoy in the world of language.
Teachers and parents should encourage our children to explore freewriting, journals, articles, story, poems or go blogging. We try to create an environment for our children to use a foreign language confidently and courageously as a preparation for them to stand on the stage of world one-day with grace.
Believe me that children are more learnable than we think, more appreciative than they seem, and more creative than we believe. Let’s hand in hand, make our children become thinkers with souls, not thinkerers without minds. In short, writing is that counts
As a school teacher, at times, I am quite at a loss to the matter of fact that writing seems to be a taboo and a mission impossible for many weak students and surprisingly it even goes the same to some students in elite classes. This is so due to some foreseen but excusably reasons.
Well, It is believed that students do lack of self confidence in writing in English language, lack of proficiency in grammar, language structure and also the ways of doing it. Most of all, students do not get enough exposure to writing.
In some worrying yet shocking cases, students are only given one to two or even none essay writing throughout the year. To make things worse, some educators have a tendency believing that students’ can’t write. Ridiculously, some even desperately think that writing is done by memorizing model essays and they call this as writing.
In fact, writing is not merely written to score in exams. It is trained to make their minds roam freely with pleasures and gradually find it a wonderful journey in expressing one’s ideas effectively.
Writing can be well nurtured if students are given chances to do so. Therefore, educators should encourage the young blood to discover their true-self via doing self reflection on their own behaviors as they write, observing human nature, people or things happening around them and hence gain experiences, awareness, philosophy of life and most of all wisdom.
Please don’t doubt students’ ability in writing, please don’t kill but build their interest, please go extra miles to support, facilitate and tolerate their mistakes made, please make them feel that writing Is a pleasurable pass time that students can enjoy in the world of language.
Teachers and parents should encourage our children to explore freewriting, journals, articles, story, poems or go blogging. We try to create an environment for our children to use a foreign language confidently and courageously as a preparation for them to stand on the stage of world one-day with grace.
Believe me that children are more learnable than we think, more appreciative than they seem, and more creative than we believe. Let’s hand in hand, make our children become thinkers with souls, not thinkerers without minds. In short, writing is that counts
Monday, September 19, 2011
STAGE
Showing traits of characters
building up one's confidence
Life...like a drama
of all sorts...
of all kinds...
experiences that we pass-by,
full of jealously and envious,
filled with joys and laughter,
consisting of inspiration
and desperation,
Life...
Truly a stage of representing abilities
toward SELF-ACTUALIZATION!
building up one's confidence
Life...like a drama
of all sorts...
of all kinds...
experiences that we pass-by,
full of jealously and envious,
filled with joys and laughter,
consisting of inspiration
and desperation,
Life...
Truly a stage of representing abilities
toward SELF-ACTUALIZATION!
Sea
Sandy beach covered the surface of the surrouding,fair and smooth, with coconut trees and logwood accompanying its pictureque scenery which is rarely found on earth that can guarantee a relaxing and heart warming atmosphere. Slightest breath of air shivers the grassland and bushes,buzzling bees flying ,gentle butterflies dancing. The happiest is me standing at the centre of the beach, what a life!
HAPPINESS
To most people who have flesh,blood and souls are constantly experiencing the process and progress of life.A sense of tranquility peace of mind is reraly understood and hence it is also misinterpreted by so many others out there,sadly.However, despite such circumstances, a foreseen opportunity of attanining pleasures is much gained by those who walk with grace,dance profoundly with butterflies and sing whole-heartedly with daffodils-What a pure happiness!
Friday, September 9, 2011
AN UNNOTICED SOUL
There is a girl,
Who has caught my nerve,
I was clueless at how to serve,
and I said "Hold On" to my tears.
Four years of breathing on the tiny bed,
It seems like a trap,
Forcefully trapped in a spider's net,
This is... HOW SAD!
Of 1-year-old-sized she looks,
Cramped limbs are never loose,
Rolling tears round her Indian eyes are never lost,
So pitiful the girl is, my Lord.
Moaning in pain,
Suffering to death,
Struggling to breathe,
Life is at times insane.
Realizing She is tiny and short,
Can't move or walk,
Knowing she can't eat and talk,
study or shop.
But,
She shows no sign of despair,
never compromise to fate.
In fact,
She is stronger than she seems,
braver than we think,
and more positive than we believe.
And the only thing
she can do in her life
is to keep her heart-beat
goes on...
till her eyes are
finally...CLOSED!
Who has caught my nerve,
I was clueless at how to serve,
and I said "Hold On" to my tears.
Four years of breathing on the tiny bed,
It seems like a trap,
Forcefully trapped in a spider's net,
This is... HOW SAD!
Of 1-year-old-sized she looks,
Cramped limbs are never loose,
Rolling tears round her Indian eyes are never lost,
So pitiful the girl is, my Lord.
Moaning in pain,
Suffering to death,
Struggling to breathe,
Life is at times insane.
Realizing She is tiny and short,
Can't move or walk,
Knowing she can't eat and talk,
study or shop.
But,
She shows no sign of despair,
never compromise to fate.
In fact,
She is stronger than she seems,
braver than we think,
and more positive than we believe.
And the only thing
she can do in her life
is to keep her heart-beat
goes on...
till her eyes are
finally...CLOSED!
Friday, August 12, 2011
How malevolent a lady can be?
A young lad accidentally confessed,
A young lady mistakenly accepted,
Since that very moment...
Unrest began!
A day sorrowfully passed,
A break up call was sung.
Storm came like bullets,
Friendship vanished ... dusty!
A month later,
Friends not welcomed,
I then wondered...
Hmm..rumors spread,
Hitting me painfully,
It was reaaly heart bleeding,
I, accepted broadly!
Quite malevolent a lady can be!
A young lady mistakenly accepted,
Since that very moment...
Unrest began!
A day sorrowfully passed,
A break up call was sung.
Storm came like bullets,
Friendship vanished ... dusty!
A month later,
Friends not welcomed,
I then wondered...
Hmm..rumors spread,
Hitting me painfully,
It was reaaly heart bleeding,
I, accepted broadly!
Quite malevolent a lady can be!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
TEACHING PROFESSION
I sometimes ask myself,
"for how long will i stay in teaching profession?"
Well, every one longs for a better life, better career,
and even better income.
Mixed feelings emerge from my heart, not my mind.
You should go further, gain bigger achievement!
No, you should stay and educate the younger generation.
You should show your talent and drive a luxury car!
No, you should be conteded with what you are blessed!
Oh god!
Like both black and white angels having a conversation
on both sides of my ears.
YESTERDAY... AS I CAME OUT FROM BATHROOM...
As i read the greeting cards given by so many of my
dear students since 2006 till current,
the touching momories cannot be forgotten,
somehow remembered by me...
As the saying, "People may forget what you did,
People may forget what you said, but people will
never forget how you made them feel."
I might be in this profession, now and i leave the word
"always"
to FATE!
Anyway, i kind of enjoying my teaching life so far although
they are at times thunderstorm... Hmm...
"for how long will i stay in teaching profession?"
Well, every one longs for a better life, better career,
and even better income.
Mixed feelings emerge from my heart, not my mind.
You should go further, gain bigger achievement!
No, you should stay and educate the younger generation.
You should show your talent and drive a luxury car!
No, you should be conteded with what you are blessed!
Oh god!
Like both black and white angels having a conversation
on both sides of my ears.
YESTERDAY... AS I CAME OUT FROM BATHROOM...
As i read the greeting cards given by so many of my
dear students since 2006 till current,
the touching momories cannot be forgotten,
somehow remembered by me...
As the saying, "People may forget what you did,
People may forget what you said, but people will
never forget how you made them feel."
I might be in this profession, now and i leave the word
"always"
to FATE!
Anyway, i kind of enjoying my teaching life so far although
they are at times thunderstorm... Hmm...
Friday, July 1, 2011
PROACTIVE
To anticipate the unexpected is a belief widely advocated by so many incisive unsung heroes.More determination and persistence have to be instilled in one's heart and soul;from passive to active,cloudy to sunny,breakable to unbreakable.Now,unleash the possibilities and to attain immortality,unveil your destiny and your ability will never be a pity.
Monday, May 23, 2011
SIN
Don't be impostors!
Cheating is sinful...
It is shameful especially you
did it in public!
The trust has been vanished... into ashes!
Gone in the wind...
Melodically Saddened, sung from the deep heart core!
Cheating is sinful...
It is shameful especially you
did it in public!
The trust has been vanished... into ashes!
Gone in the wind...
Melodically Saddened, sung from the deep heart core!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
It Was Raining... (A simple introduction for Form5 students)
It was raining cats and dogs outside my cozy and warm shelter. Sitting in the old, wooden rattan swing chair, staring silently and alone through the tiny but square window, glancing the bay of penang island. The saying is great, "beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder". However, it failed to capture my attention. I chose to be a nomad, like a nerdy cloud wandering aimlessly, motionlessly, quietly...
Time flies way too fast, I was at a loss. Yes, indeed I was! Expecting the unexpected, full of anticipation. My mind, complicated at confusion, thinking of the past memories that are still haunting me so badly. I couldn't let go. I couldn't be myself. I succumbed to my sould, a slave to my pride, awaiting for her arrival.
Time flies way too fast, I was at a loss. Yes, indeed I was! Expecting the unexpected, full of anticipation. My mind, complicated at confusion, thinking of the past memories that are still haunting me so badly. I couldn't let go. I couldn't be myself. I succumbed to my sould, a slave to my pride, awaiting for her arrival.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Mother's Day!
Mum, you are a remarkable supermum to me!
You have done so many things to make sure that
your sons are well taken care of, well fed and safe.
Now, you are happily but tiredly looking after your
bull-like grandson who is at times so stubborn,
active but adorable.
Tasting sweetness from bitterness,
happiness from sourness,
This is the life, in this pragmatic globe!
But, even so, the bond in our family is still,
warm and passionate, thoughtful and forgiving,
experiencing blood is thicker than water.
Mum, you make us whole! Thank you for your sacrifices
like a silent contributor, humming lullaby always,
making us filled with joys, smiles and laughter,
from sons to grandson.
Mum, you are gentler than you think,
you are stronger than you seem,
and more lovely than you believe!
I love you and we love you!
From: You son (Min Soon)
You have done so many things to make sure that
your sons are well taken care of, well fed and safe.
Now, you are happily but tiredly looking after your
bull-like grandson who is at times so stubborn,
active but adorable.
Tasting sweetness from bitterness,
happiness from sourness,
This is the life, in this pragmatic globe!
But, even so, the bond in our family is still,
warm and passionate, thoughtful and forgiving,
experiencing blood is thicker than water.
Mum, you make us whole! Thank you for your sacrifices
like a silent contributor, humming lullaby always,
making us filled with joys, smiles and laughter,
from sons to grandson.
Mum, you are gentler than you think,
you are stronger than you seem,
and more lovely than you believe!
I love you and we love you!
From: You son (Min Soon)
NERDY
You can say bad things about me,
Don't spit your stinking saliva to my students.
You can raise your voice to me,
But don't raise unnecessary emotional sounds to them.
You can pour me with cold water,
But don't you ever try to insult KARATE!
All you have done made you nothing but a NERD!
Don't spit your stinking saliva to my students.
You can raise your voice to me,
But don't raise unnecessary emotional sounds to them.
You can pour me with cold water,
But don't you ever try to insult KARATE!
All you have done made you nothing but a NERD!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
World has been chaotic recently
Sadness that conquers my heart and sinew has been tormenting me every time i read newspaper. A lot of weird, malevolent and bloody incidents happened and the shocking reality is there are still occurring, and will be happened.
Things are going crazy and our long polluted globe seems to be upside down sooner or later. People regard themselves as the intelligent ones are inhuman as money, status, reputation and etc have covered their "born to be pure" hearts to tremendously dusty hearts.
I personally feel that more concerned people have to stand out and do what they can to make this world a better place. The key factor is to cure the polluted and blinded hearts of so many others. I am not a noble man, i am not enlightened, but at least i still have conscience that can do better things to comfort the lost souls out there.
AMITOFO!!!
Things are going crazy and our long polluted globe seems to be upside down sooner or later. People regard themselves as the intelligent ones are inhuman as money, status, reputation and etc have covered their "born to be pure" hearts to tremendously dusty hearts.
I personally feel that more concerned people have to stand out and do what they can to make this world a better place. The key factor is to cure the polluted and blinded hearts of so many others. I am not a noble man, i am not enlightened, but at least i still have conscience that can do better things to comfort the lost souls out there.
AMITOFO!!!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Coming Back- Spit some Saliva
Pursuing something good should be encouraged,
Self-motivation is a must so as not to be demoralized,
Initiatives is the fire to the sun, like the key to start the engine,
Don't be like an infant as you have grown,
Even a baby will never give up attempting to walk regardless
how many times he falls-STAY FOCUSED!
Hard work is all that counts for somebody to be noble,
to be excellent, to be sophisticated-TIME WILL TELL!
No one achieves without experiencing storm,
No ventured, No gained-BE PATIENCE!
Never loose your hands on something vital
that can actually benefit your whole life-BE WISE!
NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER GIVE UP! PU EVIG REVEN!PU EVIG REVEN! NEVER GIVE UP! PU EVIG...
Self-motivation is a must so as not to be demoralized,
Initiatives is the fire to the sun, like the key to start the engine,
Don't be like an infant as you have grown,
Even a baby will never give up attempting to walk regardless
how many times he falls-STAY FOCUSED!
Hard work is all that counts for somebody to be noble,
to be excellent, to be sophisticated-TIME WILL TELL!
No one achieves without experiencing storm,
No ventured, No gained-BE PATIENCE!
Never loose your hands on something vital
that can actually benefit your whole life-BE WISE!
NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER GIVE UP! PU EVIG REVEN!PU EVIG REVEN! NEVER GIVE UP! PU EVIG...
Saturday, January 1, 2011
SCHOOL REOPENS
Expectation and Uncertainties,
Workload and stress,
Teaching and Tests,
...Surprise and Joys,
I have to accept!
Colleagues and Students,
Sounds Pollution,
Adrenaline and Nerve,
Burning with Fire,
I have to adapt!
The happiness of teaching,
with students and children,
Imparitng them with values,
Seeing them grow and blossom,
I CANNOT ESCAPE!
By AlexYew 1/1/2011
Workload and stress,
Teaching and Tests,
...Surprise and Joys,
I have to accept!
Colleagues and Students,
Sounds Pollution,
Adrenaline and Nerve,
Burning with Fire,
I have to adapt!
The happiness of teaching,
with students and children,
Imparitng them with values,
Seeing them grow and blossom,
I CANNOT ESCAPE!
By AlexYew 1/1/2011
Hello 2011, Goodbye 2010
My mind is filled with all sorts of
MEMORIES...
Too many things occured and it is almost
Impossible to recall them vividly one by one!
In life, often, only significant events
will be remembered and the brian is functioned
as a connector to flash back the unforgettable
ones which are stored in the lexican!
I am a fortunate man as the helful souls
are within my reach everytime when i am in need!
Gratefullness is undoubtedly vital for me to show
my appreciation towards my parents, my wife and son,
my colleagues and friends, my lecturers and teachers,
my family members and students, and of course Karate!
People will forget what you said,
People will forget what you did,
But people will never forget how you made them FEEL!
For those who made me blue: Thank you so much, if not for you, i might do the mistake
that you did to me.
For those who hurt me : My pleasure to know you as you taught me not to hurt
people.
For those who care and love me: My deepest appreciation to you and i would love to present
you with a bed of colorful, fresh and fragrant roses!
You lots made me what i am, the courage and
Encouragement that showered to me are never tardy!
Thank you! My life is brightened and lighted like a
Burning candle that showers and spreads warmth to
Other.
A new year, a new phase in life...
New challenges ahead! Let's lead life to
the fullest! The faith, the belief, serve
as the keys to unlock the uncertainties! Cheers!
MEMORIES...
Too many things occured and it is almost
Impossible to recall them vividly one by one!
In life, often, only significant events
will be remembered and the brian is functioned
as a connector to flash back the unforgettable
ones which are stored in the lexican!
I am a fortunate man as the helful souls
are within my reach everytime when i am in need!
Gratefullness is undoubtedly vital for me to show
my appreciation towards my parents, my wife and son,
my colleagues and friends, my lecturers and teachers,
my family members and students, and of course Karate!
People will forget what you said,
People will forget what you did,
But people will never forget how you made them FEEL!
For those who made me blue: Thank you so much, if not for you, i might do the mistake
that you did to me.
For those who hurt me : My pleasure to know you as you taught me not to hurt
people.
For those who care and love me: My deepest appreciation to you and i would love to present
you with a bed of colorful, fresh and fragrant roses!
You lots made me what i am, the courage and
Encouragement that showered to me are never tardy!
Thank you! My life is brightened and lighted like a
Burning candle that showers and spreads warmth to
Other.
A new year, a new phase in life...
New challenges ahead! Let's lead life to
the fullest! The faith, the belief, serve
as the keys to unlock the uncertainties! Cheers!
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