It had been awhile I come here and write something. But I think this is worth to put down in writing as one of my new experience post.
I have heard this from someone "Opportunity Doesn't Knock Your Door Twice!". Have you heard it before and do you agreed to it?
Couple of weeks ago, I had to face something in my career that really need me to make a decision. After one semester teaching in ADP, I had my post observation review and I remembered that it was 17 April 08 @ my PD office. You want to know what are the review my PD and HOD gave me? :) Positive one and seriously I am not joking, I am good most of the areas in teaching. I thought in my back of my mind that sure I am going to get my confirmation based on such as good review.
At the same review meeting, my PD posted a question to me "Shirley, how your Master doing and at what status of the completion?". I replied to her that I didn't progress far as I am really tied with teaching preparation and classes. My PD has frankly told me that I would not get my confirmation until I have completed my Master. She mentioned that if she were to grant the confirmation, the Lembaga Accreditasi Negara (LAN) will come after them. I was totally upset about the decision and I was really speechless and do not know how to react. I take the whole thing back home, told my boyfriend about it and had called Leena and cried to her. I was very very confused, disturbed and upset over it.
Time has passed, the following week, students are having final week of lesson and exam were going to start. I had to be strong and do something. This is what I told myself. I started sending out resume to a college through one of my friends and hope to get something. I prayed to God everyday and for every Sunday mass, I really hope God to show me a way.
On 28th, I had my semester break for 2 weeks. I am kinda of relax as I know life still has to go on. I didn't review much of the issue to many people. On the same day, I and Ivan planned to go to Nilai to get some wedding stuff and materials. You know something, I got a call from Penny from IDP checking with me if I am happy working in Taylors and if I have any friends to recommend to them to take up Student Counselor post in IDP, Subang Jaya.
I think God has heard my prayer and showing me an opportunity now. After a discussion with Ivan and told my issue to Ivan mum, they encourage me to take up the opp. and go for the interview. When I returned call to IDP, the manager Soon Choo called me for an informal interview at Dome, Jusco @Bukit Tinggi, Klang on the Friday. On the spot, I was given the offer from her.
Next in plan, Soon Choo like me to meet up with the Director of IDP Malaysia, Cynthia. On 5 May, I had the interview and again on the spot, I received the letter of offer and I have managed to secure a good offer.
See, this is what I mean by "God is good all the time" and if I let go of the opportunity that God gave this time I am sure "Opportunity doesn't knock my door another time".
Monday, May 26, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Class Observation
Taylors UC mean what they says...
31 Mar & 1 Apr 08, I had the first class observation done in my teaching career. You know why I sounded so surprise by this exercise? Because..back 5++ years in KDU, it was not a practice in my class.
On 31 Mar, Janice (PD) and Theresa (HOD) came into my class at around 11.3oam. While the students only slowly walking in, the observers have already sat at the back of the class. I have no choice to start my lesson with only 80% of the class. The topic is "Operating Systems"... very technical ya! I started off really nervous. Come on!, who like to be observe? No one! unless u gila... hehehe. After awhile, I felt better, I become much natural and behave like in normal classes. I guest I have done a good job though because I earn a "thumb up" from Janice while she walked out from the room. :)
On 1 Apr, Mr. Guna (DPD) came. He came in after 15 minutes I started my class. The moment he came in, I can feel that my whole body getting tense, no choice.. I have to continue which I did. I was in the topic of "Decision Making", managed to convey all I planned to the observer who sitting at the back of the class. He was busy writing, checking the items on the paper, and more writing again... Scary! The session ended after 20 minutes.. Pheew... He left with just a smile.. Suspend right!
See, what an experience. I appreciate all that happened. It keeps me on my toe for my work despite of the stress it posts to me.
Anyway... looking forward for the post observation meeting to know my good and bad! :)
31 Mar & 1 Apr 08, I had the first class observation done in my teaching career. You know why I sounded so surprise by this exercise? Because..back 5++ years in KDU, it was not a practice in my class.
On 31 Mar, Janice (PD) and Theresa (HOD) came into my class at around 11.3oam. While the students only slowly walking in, the observers have already sat at the back of the class. I have no choice to start my lesson with only 80% of the class. The topic is "Operating Systems"... very technical ya! I started off really nervous. Come on!, who like to be observe? No one! unless u gila... hehehe. After awhile, I felt better, I become much natural and behave like in normal classes. I guest I have done a good job though because I earn a "thumb up" from Janice while she walked out from the room. :)
On 1 Apr, Mr. Guna (DPD) came. He came in after 15 minutes I started my class. The moment he came in, I can feel that my whole body getting tense, no choice.. I have to continue which I did. I was in the topic of "Decision Making", managed to convey all I planned to the observer who sitting at the back of the class. He was busy writing, checking the items on the paper, and more writing again... Scary! The session ended after 20 minutes.. Pheew... He left with just a smile.. Suspend right!
See, what an experience. I appreciate all that happened. It keeps me on my toe for my work despite of the stress it posts to me.
Anyway... looking forward for the post observation meeting to know my good and bad! :)
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Friends Gathering
The last weekend was a fantasy weekend for me.
29th Feb (Friday night), me finally met Sathya (my ex-boss in KDU) for dinner. I have Leena and Jaya as accompanion too . We decided to go to Kajang for satay as Jaya has always teased both of us for not coming to his "home town" for satay even after knowing him for 2+years. This time, we decided to go and we had him treat us for dinner. :)
We arrived in Kajang late because, we had kinda of stuck in the jam after work. But, the food really worth the time for me to travel there to have the dinner. The satay really tasted very much different from PJ/KL. I actually can't recall when was the last time, I step into Kajang, but however, as Leena described, the journey there is very much like "balik kampung..." this is enough to irritate Jaya.. I guess. :p
The night has passed so comfortably, we had so much of laugh, chat, gossip, and more gossip... :)
These are the part that I really miss on KDU gang of friends because of their friendliness and warm feeling that Taylors' communities might not able to give me. But anyway, I think I just need to learn to deal with it.
We ended the night with a drive to Jaya house which is just not far from the restaurant. We didn't visit the parents as it was slightly too late and it was raining.
However, the night was really an memorable night. Really have to plan such gathering as often as possible :)
On 1 March, guess who I met. I met with Zoe (my collegemate who went and came back from Dubai for holiday) and of course, our organizer Pei Pei for lunch. We went to Klang (one of the famous coffee shop ~ Cheong Ho)...
Oh my god, I really did not meet them for long. You know what! Pei Pei is pregnant and is going to deliver at the end of this month. Too much of updates I received. Zoe's love life and Zoe's lifestyle was full of changes over the year of 2007, but I didn't even know it until she told me. I was kinda of upset about myself of not keeping in touch with them. I think I must change this kind of attitude. >.< I also got to know that Shu Yeing has delivered a baby boy and now in confinement in Kedah. I cannot continue this, I make be more proactive in contacting my friends and get in touch with them more. I hope it is not too late then.
But all and all, I hope I really still have chance.
May God blessed them in their child.. May God bless Zoe to continue her happiness and find her love one soon... :)
Hope to see them again! :)
29th Feb (Friday night), me finally met Sathya (my ex-boss in KDU) for dinner. I have Leena and Jaya as accompanion too . We decided to go to Kajang for satay as Jaya has always teased both of us for not coming to his "home town" for satay even after knowing him for 2+years. This time, we decided to go and we had him treat us for dinner. :)
We arrived in Kajang late because, we had kinda of stuck in the jam after work. But, the food really worth the time for me to travel there to have the dinner. The satay really tasted very much different from PJ/KL. I actually can't recall when was the last time, I step into Kajang, but however, as Leena described, the journey there is very much like "balik kampung..." this is enough to irritate Jaya.. I guess. :p
The night has passed so comfortably, we had so much of laugh, chat, gossip, and more gossip... :)
These are the part that I really miss on KDU gang of friends because of their friendliness and warm feeling that Taylors' communities might not able to give me. But anyway, I think I just need to learn to deal with it.
We ended the night with a drive to Jaya house which is just not far from the restaurant. We didn't visit the parents as it was slightly too late and it was raining.
However, the night was really an memorable night. Really have to plan such gathering as often as possible :)
On 1 March, guess who I met. I met with Zoe (my collegemate who went and came back from Dubai for holiday) and of course, our organizer Pei Pei for lunch. We went to Klang (one of the famous coffee shop ~ Cheong Ho)...
Oh my god, I really did not meet them for long. You know what! Pei Pei is pregnant and is going to deliver at the end of this month. Too much of updates I received. Zoe's love life and Zoe's lifestyle was full of changes over the year of 2007, but I didn't even know it until she told me. I was kinda of upset about myself of not keeping in touch with them. I think I must change this kind of attitude. >.< I also got to know that Shu Yeing has delivered a baby boy and now in confinement in Kedah. I cannot continue this, I make be more proactive in contacting my friends and get in touch with them more. I hope it is not too late then.
But all and all, I hope I really still have chance.
May God blessed them in their child.. May God bless Zoe to continue her happiness and find her love one soon... :)
Hope to see them again! :)
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
First Christmas
What is the best word to describe my feeling of celebrating my first Christmas as a Catholic? I think the word is BLESSED!
On 24th night, Ivan's mum has prepared a light but delicious Christmas dinner. After dinner, everyone gathered around to play Blackjack... At 12 sharp, everyone wish each other "Merry Christmas" and we had a toast. Meanwhile, on everyone handphone, you can hear a non stop message tonne and phone calls from friends and family members wishing each other. The night continue with Christmas gift giving, I got so many gift. I got 3 gifts from my boyfriend Ivan. He gave me a pair of shoe, 2 sets of necklace and 2 set of bangle/ bracelet. I also got a piece of panjabi suit materials from Auntie Patsy, CK perfume from Jai& Akka Priscilla.. Dont' get jeolous! I would say, this is a simple and enjoyable night!
We went for 25th morning mass in the St. Anne Church in Port Klang. This is not a norm in Ivan's family because for the past 2 years Christmas, we attended the mid night mass in OLL Church, but this year at different mass and different church. The mass was so solemn and beautiful Eucharist as the priest has pointed out the reason of Christmas is being celebrated.
Ivan's sister had arranged a Christmas lunch this year. It is served in the house. The wonderful thing is my parents, Nicole and Lik Hwang baby came for the lunch. We had a wonderful lunch and also a chatty afternoon. I am glad that mum and dad actually blended into the conversation with Ivan's family and extended families member... Wowo.... it is really a wonderful Christmas gift.
In the evening, all of us went to Shah Alam, Ivan's cousin house. Akka Anita has given more food... She has prepared Christmas dinner for us. More food for the stomach!!! The night come to the peak with the playing of Blackjack cards game again...everyone is so excited and so much of noise we make, I think the neighbour would have scolded us from their sleep... :p
At 1.30 in the morning, time to go home..everyone say "bye bye" and leave for home...
I really enjoyed myself for this Christmas! I am blessed and thank God for giving me a wonderful parents and siblings and my boyfriend's family.
On 24th night, Ivan's mum has prepared a light but delicious Christmas dinner. After dinner, everyone gathered around to play Blackjack... At 12 sharp, everyone wish each other "Merry Christmas" and we had a toast. Meanwhile, on everyone handphone, you can hear a non stop message tonne and phone calls from friends and family members wishing each other. The night continue with Christmas gift giving, I got so many gift. I got 3 gifts from my boyfriend Ivan. He gave me a pair of shoe, 2 sets of necklace and 2 set of bangle/ bracelet. I also got a piece of panjabi suit materials from Auntie Patsy, CK perfume from Jai& Akka Priscilla.. Dont' get jeolous! I would say, this is a simple and enjoyable night!
We went for 25th morning mass in the St. Anne Church in Port Klang. This is not a norm in Ivan's family because for the past 2 years Christmas, we attended the mid night mass in OLL Church, but this year at different mass and different church. The mass was so solemn and beautiful Eucharist as the priest has pointed out the reason of Christmas is being celebrated.
Ivan's sister had arranged a Christmas lunch this year. It is served in the house. The wonderful thing is my parents, Nicole and Lik Hwang baby came for the lunch. We had a wonderful lunch and also a chatty afternoon. I am glad that mum and dad actually blended into the conversation with Ivan's family and extended families member... Wowo.... it is really a wonderful Christmas gift.
In the evening, all of us went to Shah Alam, Ivan's cousin house. Akka Anita has given more food... She has prepared Christmas dinner for us. More food for the stomach!!! The night come to the peak with the playing of Blackjack cards game again...everyone is so excited and so much of noise we make, I think the neighbour would have scolded us from their sleep... :p
At 1.30 in the morning, time to go home..everyone say "bye bye" and leave for home...
I really enjoyed myself for this Christmas! I am blessed and thank God for giving me a wonderful parents and siblings and my boyfriend's family.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Christmas Eve & Working
Hmmm, now I can feel the stress for people who worked on the eve of the festive session. Why, I can feel it, because I am working on the Christmas eve... Bored, Quiet, Deserted, Impatient to leave home were some feeling I can described now...
25th Dec 2007, officially will be my first year of celebrating Christmas after I was baptised to become a Catholic. I am very happy and can't wait for the mid night Mass tonight.
Ivan's family has planned for a Christmas lunch tomorrow. I am truly happy that my parents and Nicole's family has decided to come and join us. I called mum and really thanked her. Mum has said this to me "aiyo, of course we will come over, this is your first year celebrating Christmas!"
God, I am blessed and I give you thanks for given me such as supportive parents...
25th Dec 2007, officially will be my first year of celebrating Christmas after I was baptised to become a Catholic. I am very happy and can't wait for the mid night Mass tonight.
Ivan's family has planned for a Christmas lunch tomorrow. I am truly happy that my parents and Nicole's family has decided to come and join us. I called mum and really thanked her. Mum has said this to me "aiyo, of course we will come over, this is your first year celebrating Christmas!"
God, I am blessed and I give you thanks for given me such as supportive parents...
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Christmas Lunch
19 Dec 2007 (Wednesday), Despite of 3 days old in Taylors, ADP Admin & Registry Office staff have invited me to join them for the Christmas lunch. It was a wonderful lunch! The food was good, the setup was so impressive and we had a good time in the "Secret Santa" gifts exchanged. I was the secret Santa for Mrs. Jega and my secret Santa is Noraini. I got a nice shawl which I am using it now in the office... Thoughtful gift ya... :)
I had a chance to met people from various departments, namely, Mr. Lim Tou Boon, Mrs. Jega, Christine Wong; Carrie; Vinitha; Geraldine Carol Chong; Dion and Janice Yew and of course ADP staff. I think this is my first step getting to know people who worked around me...
I had a chance to met people from various departments, namely, Mr. Lim Tou Boon, Mrs. Jega, Christine Wong; Carrie; Vinitha; Geraldine Carol Chong; Dion and Janice Yew and of course ADP staff. I think this is my first step getting to know people who worked around me...
Monday, December 17, 2007
New Working Place
17 Dec 2007, 7.30am. I have reach my new work place, SS15, Subang Jaya. I had my breakfast at a restaurant across the office building. At 8.30am, I walked to the HR Dept. I met someone familar, Jeanne, she worked in the HR department of my former college. This familar face has given me a warmth welcome to my new work place ~ Taylors University College.
Next, in the agenda was I was given a set of keys to my office. After 5++years working experience, having a room by myself is something exciting but it is rather quiet for me...
At about 9.30am, I was brought to the the ADP office located at the ground floor and I met the Program Director, Ms. Janice Wong and the Deputy Program Director, Mr. Gunasegaran. The introduction/ briefing session was rather long. I was brief with so much of information that I think I need some time to "digest" it. At about 12.30pm, Janice and Mr. Guna have offered to take me out for lunch. We went for Chinese food at the same restaurant that I had my breakfast. It was a nice accompanion but knowing me, bosses remain bosses to me... I rather not to be too close to them.. :)
At 2.30pm, I had another round of briefing by Alice. She is a nice lady and has been very kind and patient in explaining the necessary information to me. I enjoyed talking to her.
The 1st day ended with my rest in my room ~ 12th floor, Room no 36. I like my room, it is a small but yet comfortable workplace for me. This is going to be my place of working till then...
Next, in the agenda was I was given a set of keys to my office. After 5++years working experience, having a room by myself is something exciting but it is rather quiet for me...
At about 9.30am, I was brought to the the ADP office located at the ground floor and I met the Program Director, Ms. Janice Wong and the Deputy Program Director, Mr. Gunasegaran. The introduction/ briefing session was rather long. I was brief with so much of information that I think I need some time to "digest" it. At about 12.30pm, Janice and Mr. Guna have offered to take me out for lunch. We went for Chinese food at the same restaurant that I had my breakfast. It was a nice accompanion but knowing me, bosses remain bosses to me... I rather not to be too close to them.. :)
At 2.30pm, I had another round of briefing by Alice. She is a nice lady and has been very kind and patient in explaining the necessary information to me. I enjoyed talking to her.
The 1st day ended with my rest in my room ~ 12th floor, Room no 36. I like my room, it is a small but yet comfortable workplace for me. This is going to be my place of working till then...
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