many many thanks to....

all who so cheerfully help at all times....i am listing them because I really dont want to take anything/anyone for granted...

thanks rachel and mingyan, both of you have been really wonderful...actually my headaches were so bad I couldnt remember alot of things/awards/names...i didnt like it because usually i can register them in my mind...but honestly i was just remembering when to pop painkillers at sufficient regular intervals... but seeing both of u highlight/make notes of who to 'catch'/queue etc, i knew things were in good hands....thanks so much for being there all the time, for both mon/wed rehearsals/thur morning/fri really early morning...and pointing out all the things that need to watch out for....

thanks weijin, for stepping in last minute when we realise things are not going to be smooth running, for taking charge smoothly of the attendance and seating, and queueing up the awardees....for helping to train YX....

thanks Pan, ZK, Stuart, Bernard, Aik Ann, Kashing...for all the movements of tables...especially when told last minute...honestly i didnt know why i dare say i promise 100%...but i think it is becos i know i have the team that can do it, and did it! The feedback i got was positive, and that it was done professionally. :) It was almost flawless! well done. tho, i was a little worried, i wasnt too worried.somehow i have full confidence in the team. Dr tang and Ms sion were impressed too! :) . It may be backstage job, taken for granted by most/if not all...but it is those who are willing to be at the backstage, that can read situation, and prepare the stage for others that are often the ones we cant do without.

of cos my 2 new greenhorns from 407 did look pretty and did well too! I was quite pleased with them, tho they need to be more confident and think on their feet when things didnt go right...still good start!

Thanks also to those who help pack the certs on mon 630 - 8/wed 7-8pm : rachel, mingyan, bernard, ernest, shoun chiang, aikann, dylan, stuart, weijin, kashing...hope i didnt miss anyone out...

and yes, also on last wed, 2 - 3pm, Gerlynn, yanling, rachel, mingyan, for helping with the vouchers...

perhaps to all of u, all these are nothing...and it is fun... to me,all these are duties, important tasks that must be done well.... but having u all there....made it fun for me too cos you all are forever so cheerful, and nothing is too much trouble...whether early in the morning, or late in the evening....

whatever conflicts, and confusion...i have to say i was glad for the occasion to be able to see these kids more often since I no longer teach them...working with them reminds me of the joy i have had teaching them and seeing them grow...wont have much opportunity left...they are growing up fast...and it will be different once they leave sch..

thanks alot....this is also to tell you...dont underestimate little touches of consideration and kindness.... it can means alot to someone else.....

if people take a little trouble not to centre life on themselves, take some trouble not to make assumptions to suit themselves, their own schedule; take time to do a little to give support and encouragement... it will go a long way.....

Honestly they are a huge consolation to me.... i am writing all these to keep record, also to help count my blessings especially at this time, when i feel very very very far from good....
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whatever others do.... dont descend to the low point.... keep up kindness, keep up ideals....actually i am telling myself, ........SSH....move on....!

actually i am very very very tired of many many many things....actually i feel very lost.....cocooned in a whirlpool that is dragging down everything....and feeling very very aged....and.....

But to all these wonderful kids, THANKS ALOT!!!

Must look up! Must look at silver lining!!! Even when droplets are falling within...