Long day and I'm ready, I'm waiting for your call
'Cos I've made up my mind My heart aches with a hunger and the want that you were mine
No I cannot deny
So for one night
is it alright
That I give you..
My heart..my love..my heart
Just for one night My body..my soul
Just for one night My love..my love
For one night..one night..one night
When morning awakes me
Well I know I'll be alone
And I feel I'll be fine
So don't you worry about me I'm not empty on my own
For inside I'm alive
That for one night
it was so right
That I gave you...
My heart..my love..my heart
Just for one night
My body..my soul
Just for one night My love..I loved
For one night..one night..one night
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lie - entries
u - links, archives, other bloggers
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loves.
girls.
boys.
jennifer beals.
kate walsh.
misha omar.
OKAY..maybe i'm really into women.
television.
my life.
will and grace.
the L word.
frasier.
ER.
grey's anatomy.
coupling.
the nanny.
lost.
sex and the city.
music.
completely emo.
baby boy obsessed! Friday, November 10, 2006
just posting some vids of my cousins! well basically both these vids are all about my baby cousin, danial.. he's my uncles one and only son. he is the last child. four girls and one boy! so he's like the pride and joy. cos they waited so long for him but haha... you know i love baby boys! sweetness =)
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12:22 am
oh you. i don't know what to say. Monday, October 02, 2006
pretty pretty kate walsh =)
and there she goes...sexing up my world!!!
i am sooooooo into her... tooooooooo much really.. :P
oh and the other day..wed night.. i had a nice webcam chat with priyaa.. i made her smile. and i smiled like an idiot. and then i printed the screen. haha LOSERS! but it was nice to hear her voice again. =))
and this is me and my pali =)) in jb. in some shop in city square. so nice to have her back home.
and yesh! haha sofia came with us tooo!!!
well..thats all for today folks. pic blogging!
sch is starting again in.... 6hrs 20mins wish me luck.
cheerio!
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12:57 am
baila morena. Sunday, September 24, 2006
whatever that means.
last night i watched imagine me and you. that r21 movie with piper perabo and lena heady i have never seen lena heady before. but she's gorgeous!!! like a cross between 'the touched by an angel' lady whose name i found out thru www.imdb.com is roma downey and sharon corr
sharon corr + roma downey =
LENA HEADY!!! gorgeous!
heehehe.. yeah im that bored. i actually did research.
anyways yeah my aunts house burnt down. thank god some clothes managed to be saved. and most of all.. thank god.. my aunt signed on for house insurance 2 mths ago. so now they are covered for 80,000bucks! that will really help a lot.
so now everyone is chill.
they are of course at aminah's refugee camp! hahaha.. my other aunts house.
i was there just now to teach tuition. boy i miss living in the refugee camp. i remember how we used to all live there. when we all were waiting for our new houses. 17ppl in one house. 3 families and 2 maids.
today breaking fast liek taht again was fabulous. all noisy and all the laughter. and playing soccer in the house. and then later playing soccer again on the PS2.
cant get memories like that.
so i guess the burnt house really had a silver lining. we're all together for this ramadhan.
alhamdullilah.
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10:37 pm
Individual Differences in Classroom Management Reflections 1 Monday, September 18, 2006
Reflections 1 (to be handed in during Tutorial 1 - in the week of 18 Sept)
Question 1 (Please complete this portion before coming to lecture)
a. What does an “inclusive society” mean to you?
It means a society that embraces differences in every member of the society be it mental,physical or emotional differences. It is a society that thinks not of itself but of others as well and it is a society whereby there is still unity and cohesion despite differences between each individual.
b. What is your personal vision of an inclusive society?
My vision of an inclusive society is where each member of society is sympathetic and empathetic to each individual. For example, the situation now is one where not every individual has the desire to sympathise and empathise those who are in need or less abled. They just look upon them in disgust and go to great lengths to avoid such people. It is a society where disabilities and differences in each individual is embraced and not gawked at. Physical abilities become something of a norm and people do not stare anymore. I believe that people with disabilities do not even consider themselves abnormal or disabled so why should we look at them as if they were abnormal or disabled. It is also a society where everyone can express and be who they are freely without facing discrimination or judgement, where there is no scrutiny and long stares but instead there is warmth and care for each individual. For example, there should not be any discrimination just because he/she is of a different race or he/she is a homosexual. They are still humans and are still a part of society. They should be embraced for who they are and not rejected because they are different.
c. What does this vision of an “inclusive society” mean for you as a teacher?
I believe that this vision would eventually bring me to face my first class with students who are different or less abled than others. I welcome this experience as I believe it would be enriching for me as a human being. This however means that I would need to equip myself with the necessary background knowledge and self-reflect on my values and beliefs to mentally, physically and emotionally prepare myself. I would need to learn how to cater to their learning needs and how best I can include them in my lesson by creating activities that they can participate in as well.
Question 2 (to be completed after lecture)
a. How did you react to watching “Sue”? Tell us your thoughts and feelings.
My first thought at watching "Sue" is that I find her to be such an adorable and charming character with a really bright and sincere smile. I know this seems such and odd thought to begin with but I am just completely blown away by the way she has shaped together her whole life despite being not as fortunate as some of us. To be completely honest, I am not sure if I could achieve as much if I were her. Looking at her just makes me feel that my life could be further improved on and that perhaps there is more to life than just the big picture. Sometimes, the little things count for a lot. Just being able to play with the children in the centre makes Sue esctatic. In the video, Sue works folding boxes at the pizza restaurant. She seems contented with her job but she knows that there are bettter things for her out there and she wants to improve herself further. Her drive to improve herself is amazing. She does not blame anyone for being born with the multiple disabilities but yet is cheerful and determined. This puts me to shame as I am reminded of the many times that I blame others or get depressed just because things get a little tough. In a way, watching Sue has allowed me to reflect on certain things that I would normally not think about. She reminds me that life is how we make it out to be and she chooses to make it the best life that she can. She even fell in love in the process. I just hope that I can follow in her example and make my life the best that it can be.
b. Have you met anyone with a disability in Singapore (any type of disability or combination of disabilities) who has achieved a life like Sue’s?
I'm sure there are people in Singapore who has achieved a life like Sue's but sadly I have yet to meet them.
Question 3 (may be completed before or after lecture)
a. What are your views (thoughts and feelings) of including students with disabilities or special needs within mainstream schools in Singapore?
I believe that it would be a tough experience for the teachers in mainstream schools to include students with disabilities or special needs. However, it is not impossible. To me, it is all a matter of choice and passion. If a teacher believes that they can handle such a child, then they would try harder as compared to a teacher who from the start does not believe that they can handle such a child. However, it might not be possible to have too many students with disabilities or special needs in one class. Then things might go out of hand and the teacher might find herself lost and grappling at straws. I believe that teachers need to go for courses or just-in-time training to learn about how to handle students with disabilities and special needs. They also need to be educated on methods of how to include the students in their lessons seamlessly. However, some teachers are not as receptive to such students as others so perhaps it might be more detrimental to the child than the teacher as the student would feel as if they are an outcast as even the teacher finds them a hassle. So in summary, a special needs child or a child with disabilities can be included in mainstream schools but it all depends on many factors and I believe that if the needs of the child are not met in the mainstream school then it is best that the child be taught in a special school as the mainstream school could be detrimental to the child.
b. What are your views (thoughts and feelings) of including students with disabilities/special needs within your own classroom in the future?
I have not really had much experience with students with special needs/disabilities. I have had an experience with a boy with ADHD and Low IQ but only for a short two days back in my contract teaching days. He really tested my patience but I found that I was more patient and understanding than I normally was.
Never in a million years would I have imagined that I could be so understanding or patient for that matter. I had actually answered the same question he kept asking me every ten minutes, "Teacher, I'm a good boy right? You won't tell my mother right, teacher?" with a very patient and kind, "Yes."
I'm not tooting my horn but the point that I'm getting at is that previously I would have protested to having a student with disabilities/special needs in my class because I feel ill-equipped and not patient or understanding enough. However, now after coming across this boy I feel that there is something fulfilling when you interact with such a student. Though it might be trying at times,I find that it is back to the issue of passion. If you are really sincere about teaching a child, it does not matter if he/she was disabled or needed special attention because at the end of the day you just want to teach the child what you can no matter how hard it is. Thus, I personally would be more than welcoming to having a student with special needs/disabilities.
c. In your opinion, are there some disabilities that can be more easily included than others?
As sad as it is, it is a fact in society today that there are some disabilities that are just more easier to handle or approach than others. This is especially so for people with really dibillitating illnesses whereby they are unable to walk, talk or have use of their hands. Such people need special attention and some of us are not as capable of taking care of them. Some disabilities such as hearing impaired or visually impaired are more common and people are more accepting of such disabilities as to people it is not as dibillitating. Many a times we see people cringing at the sight of a man with amputated legs begging at the road side but yet if we see a blind man walking down the street we would not pay him any attention or those who are morally conscious would offer to guide him to his destination. Therefore, it is evident that some disabilities are just considered less of a disability than others and they can be more easily included.
THE END!
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11:35 pm
morning. in LT waiting for next lect.
hey hey.. bored as hell. so decided i shall blog. the last time i blogged.. the bugger of my lappy.. actually its my stupidity la.. the wire to my laptop got disconnected thus, my lappy went blank.. and then..nothing! all gone... bugger...
pali's back!!!
my 4 yr old cousin, Zahirah. the girl was lucky to get all the indian features. pretty eh?
any indian features??
heehee.. i think i've got some. too bad i'm not fair!
and just remembered i had this picture. juli's bling birks and my fav sneakers. (im wearing it now)
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10:12 am
im sleepy. but ICT essay. Sunday, September 17, 2006
i am so fucking sleepy. and i dont feel like doing anything..
and now i dont feel like blogging. catch u later blog.
nurul is keeping me company tonight. our so called essay tryst together..
