Me & My SK-II

SHOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????

I know, I know, I know you probably can't believe that I modeled in a SK II advertisement. Back then... yes, I looked much different than now (as seen in the ad), sigh...

It was shot 1.5107322 years ago when I was having my vain pot and cam whoring moment... but little did I realize that these cheeky photo shots actually earned me something worthwhile... hehehe

Can you guess what was that? Leave your answer in the comment and I shall reveal the answer... well, shortly.

CIMP Self Defense Workshop (for Females only)

If you have yet signed up for this workshop, the closing date is coming week! I can't wait to learn a few self-defense techniques. In my opinion, this is one of the most useful programmes for girls these days. I am pretty sure that I can get some photos from other students, stay tuned for more exciting post-modem photos from the workshop!

But for the time being, I can perhaps anticipate some of these skills to be used in my classes...watch out boys, YATAAA!!!!

Joyeuse St. Valentin!!!

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you. I don't usually celebrate this commercialized but none the less tres romantic day with my valentine but surprisingly, this year I receive a few sweet gestures from my current and ex-students.

You know who you are and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for brightening my weekend with your thoughts.

This is a pleasant surprise from Narymama! Love the little note that came with it :D

Sweets for the sweet tooth :P

Love the cute box... and things in it [wink]!

海角七号情信 第三封

多希望這時有暴風
把我淹沒在這台灣與日本間的海域
這樣我就不必為了我的懦弱負責

友子
才幾天的航行
海風所帶來的哭聲已讓我蒼老許多
我不願離開甲板，也不願睡覺
我心裡已經做好盤算
一旦讓我著陸
我將一輩子不願再看見大海
海風啊，為何總是帶來哭聲呢？
愛人哭、嫁人哭、生孩子哭
想著你未來可能的幸福我總是會哭
只是我的淚水
總是在湧出前就被海風吹乾
湧不出淚水的哭泣，讓我更蒼老了
可惡的風
可惡的月光
可惡的海

十二月的海總是帶著憤怒
我承受著恥辱和悔恨的臭味
陪同不安靜地晃盪
不明白我到底是歸鄉
還是離鄉！

強風が吹いて、
台湾と日本の間の海に、
僕を沈めてくれれば良いのに
そうすれば、
臆病な自分を持て余さずに済むのに

友子、たっだ数日の航海で
僕はすっかり老け込んでしまった
潮風がつれてくる泣き声を聞いて
甲板から離れたくない
寝たくもない
僕の心は決まった
陸に着いたら
一生、海を見ないおこう
潮風よ
なぜ、泣き声をつれてやって来る
人を愛して泣く
嫁いで泣く
子供を生んで泣く
君の幸せな未来図を想像して
涙が出そうになる
でも、僕の涙は潮風に吹かれて
あふれる前に乾いてしまう
涙を出さずに泣いて
僕は、また老け込んだ
憎らしい風
憎らしい月の光
憎らしい海

12月の海はどこか怒っている
恥辱と悔恨に耐え
さわがしい揺れを伴いながら
僕が向かっているのは故郷なのか
それとも、故郷を後にしているのか

To quit or not to quit?

This has been probably the WORST week EVER! College resumed on Monday after CNY and I have NOT really been in the pinkest of health--food poisoning on Monday followed by severe URTI and excessive coughing at night which led to influenza, drastic weight loss.

Like Adrian said, "medical services and prescription are so EXPENSIVE, that's why poor people can't afford to get sick". Yes, with my teacher paycheck, I maybe able to pay for those services but it's the time I can't afford to lose. Some time I wish I students could understand why I dragged myself out of bed to work every day despite the MC.

Nope, it's not that I wanted to infect them with the viral flu, nor to prove that I am physically strong.

I had to work every day this week because time is ticking and I can't afford to get behind in class. There will be a major test next week and I just can't compromise on time loss. But this week, students have flocked to my office after class/school for consultation that I have forgotten to take my medication and lunch/dinner.

My family has been very worried about me. They understand the stake of me teaching a brand new course this semester and they have been extremely supportive, but it breaks their hearts to see how this sickness has tormented me this long. Adrian, my prime care giver/physician, was so upset with what I've done to myself, yesterday he said: Yvonne, please get good rest and recover soon or re-evaluate the priorities of your job. After all, not every student would appreciate things you've done and sacrifices you've made for them.

It got me thinking... why have I always put my job before my own health? Have I gone too far? To quit or not to quit? That is the question I am pondering...

But for now, I am sorry, Adrian! I promise you, I will take good care of myself and get well soon!