In this page, you will get to explore the mind, events and feelings of a Chun Jui... ok, fine, judging from the past 23 years, my life is far from what you call "eventful" (in fact, "dull" might the be more appropriate adjective) but I'll try to keep my entries interesting!
Saturday, January 31, 2004
Call me a nerd but one of the first things I did when I came home tonight is to log onto here to update this journal! That's because I want to talk about how happy I am right now and what a great time I had with my terrific friends tonight!:D I was also really happy that the majority of our HK gang was able to make it out today (we really missed you Sacha !)-- the first time in a really long time! The biggest surprise tonight was that Kendrick was able to make it--- he managed to call me right before I was about to leave. :P Kendrick, sorry for not saying "Bye" when we left karaoke today-- I so totally thought that you were coming to dinner with us too. Guys, forgive me for sounding corny but I am SOOOO grateful that I went to HK two and half years ago, met all of you, and have kept in touch. Friendships are so valuable and I am so lucky to have made so many!
Today was also a good day because for the first time in my life (or at least, in a very long time), I managed to win a prize in a lucky draw at a workshop I went to this morning at OISE! Even though it was a children's book and it doesn't cost a lot of money, I was so delighted-- it really made my day (one of the many things that happened today that made my day!)! It was also really cool too, because the author of the book that I won, also signed it for me (he was there as one of the guest speakers at the workshop)!
This is probably one of the best weekends so far this year (I know, there has only been about four weekends into the year so far) because last night was also a pretty social evening too. After class and after getting MetroPasses, a few of us decided to hang out, eat dinner and watch a movie (I didn't end up going to the movie because I was too tired). We had a really good time, too, chatting, complaining, whining, gossiping, and joking around. :) This weekend has so far been one of the most relaxed and fun ones in very long time... I'm gonna miss it when Monday rolls around!
P.S. I am so mad that I didn't have a camera tonight to have taken pictures of our group!! argghhh... and Caroline, we will get those sticker pics one day, don't you worry! :D
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
A little late but better than never: Happy New Year!! I absolutely LOVE Chinese New Year! As I had told my mom before, I'd rather have Christmas taken away from me but don't ever take away Chinese New Year from me! :P I was so happy to see the Lion Dance(s) on the weekend @ Pacific Mall and Market Village-- it seemed like wherever I went, they were right behind me! I take that as a sign of good luck in the New Year... :) And yes, the above picture was a capture from Fairchild TV! Yes, I do know that I can be a nerd... heehee.
I just can't believe that I'm turning 24 this year! So many things that I thought I would have accomplished or have in my life at this age... However, the past few years have been truly personal. What I mean by this is that during the past two or three years, I've learned a lot about myself and about what I want. I guess you can say that I've experienced a lot of personal growth during this time period. Even my cousin, who called long distance from Australia the other day and who I haven't seen in about ten years, said that I've matured a lot.
Anyway, I don't want to launch into another long boring story about myself, so Happy New Year everybody!
Sunday, January 18, 2004
What a year 2003 was... full of heartbreaks, tragedy, and tears. To a new beginning, a new year, a new start in 2004, the Year of the Monkey!
Friday, January 16, 2004
I can't believe I didn't have the chance to update until 16 days into the new year!! arrghhh...so much work to do! But, I only have myself and my severe procrastination to blame... :/ I didn't do ANY school work over the holidays, so I found myself cramming to finish a 20-page paper in the first week back from school... And then, I've had so many other things I had to do, including planning for my placement. Anyway, here is very belated Happy New Year!
Speaking of New Year, for New Year's Eve, Caroline again had a party at her place, and once again, it was a lot of fun! Going to her place for New Year's Eve has become a tradition--- thanks for throwing another great get-together! And, I really did love your cut of the video you took that night. I wish you were able to find a way to post it on your website. :) So, what did the rest of you do to bring in the New Year? Any New Year resolutions?
My days have been very tiring and long, especially Mondays. For this placement, I have to be downtown by 8:15 am, so that means I need to wake up at 6:15 every morning. Then, on Mondays, I have classes until 8:30 pm. which means I get home around 10! That gives me enough time to brush my teeth and shower before flopping into bed. Between the planning for my teaching placement and doing school work, I haven't really had much time to truly appreciate what I am doing. All I feel is "Gotta get this done, gotta get that done-- oh, don't forget that!" I know a lot of my classmates feel the exact same way as I do, and some even feel disappointed with our program. I don't know if we're just stressed and have become compulsive whiners or if the program really does have many fundamental flaws. To be honest, I think that there will never be a program that is going to be perfect. I just feel a little stressed...
Which brings me to another point: whenever I complain to other people who are non-teachers, they never truly understand how much work a teacher has to do. I realize that there tons of other jobs that are a lot more hard work but I am disappointed to find out that a big part of the general public do not appreciate nor respect teachers. Teachers don't simply stand in front of the blackboard and recite facts to the students and then go on vacation for two months!!! If I hear "Well, you teachers get to go on vacation for two months!", I will seriously punch someone out!!!
Happy Year of the Monkey!
Goodbye to Hong Kong's Sweetheart, Anita Mui
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