The burst balloon....!

Adam and I were giving a ride to my new found friend and her son. We were yakking in the car and my friend E asked Adam about his siblings.

Says he, my kor kor Alex is 14 years old and my che che Amanda is 17 years old.

E then exclaimed...Sue, I don't believe this. You look so young!

Hehe...me ( the balloon) modestly said...No la...I am already quite old.

Before anyone can say anything, smart aleck Adam chipped in....yes, my mummy is quite old actually. She looks young because she dyes her hair!

Riiggghhtttt....thanks my son...said the limp balloon.

Cheeekkyyy!

My 6 year old son is developing a sharp sense of humour. My mum is visiting, and all three of us were having lunch one day.

Adam asked Por Por....how old are you?

Por Por said...err, opposite of 17....( hehe...my mum loves to tease him, a bit wacky like me la)

Adam opened his eyes big, and said in amazement...

Wow Por Por....you are 71 years old....you are nearly a 100 years old then!

He....good thing he is cute or he wouldnt have got away with that statement. For those of you who know my mum, she acts like a teenager and walk much faster and longer than me, especially when in a shopping mall.

Her room looks like an accessories shop selling bangles, earrings, hair pins, handbag...and all in the brightest color possible....

Why Do I teach music?

Hi folks, I read this at a kindermusik blog. I am so glad I am a Kindermusik teacher!

Why Do We Teach Music?



Not because we expect you to major in music.
Not only because we expect you to play or sing all your life.
Not only so you can relax.
Not just so you can have fun.

But...
so you will be more human.
so you will recognize beauty.
so you will be sensitive.
so you will be closer to an infinite beyond this world.
so you will have something to cling to.
so you will have more compassion,
more gentleness, more good--in short, more life.

Of what value will it be to make a prosperous living unless you know how to live?

H1NI

Hiya folks, the government is not doing enough to contain the virus. Please take good care, take precautions and build up your immune system. I pray that all will stay healthy!

Why Kindermusik?

You must watch this.....

Enjoy....!

I am back!!!

Hello folks....sorry for the very long silence. I have been distracted, preoccupied, busy....and lazy...!!!

Just came back from attending a music workshop in Singapore. It was an inspiring time. It was a Dalcroze workshop - learning music through movement. The presented is a 74 years old (!!!) lady called Joan Pope. Honestly, I haven't seen such a sprightly 74 year old before...she danced, she leaped, she skipped, she sang, and played the piano...talked from 9am - 4 pm every day for three consecutive days. I found out later that the 3 day workshop I attended was just the tip of an iceberg. Joan went on to give another 6 day workshop after we left. Just thinking about it makes me breathless!

As I said, it was an amazing time. Hah...I did complained about my poor achy bones during the workshop but truly I came back, freshly inspired and challenged to practice what I have learned.

Today was the first lesson for two of my music classes....it's really great to see all the kids again, and I hope to continue to make music class a fun and learning experience for them.

And...I promise to write more often ya....

Amazing!!

You have to watch this...
Show it to your kids - especally those who have done or are doing weathers.



via videosift.com

Child Abused....

The Star headlines today is about a 5 year old boy allegedly abused by his mum. I knew of the case a few days before the news broke because I know the boy's aunt who reported the case to the welfare department. It took a lot of guts for her to do that, and I am so glad that she took that big step to do it, for the sake of the boy.

Anyway, I was talking to hubby about it and my 6 year old son overheard the conversation. He asked how the boy got hurt, and who hurt him. I told him in the simplest terms what happened without making it too scary. He asked me why did the boy's mum did what she did. Is she crazy? I told him she is, in a way, and she needs to see a doctor to help her.

He was quiet for a few minutes, and then held my hand and said...Mum, I hope you will never become crazy like her.

Indeed....I wish with all my heart that there will be more awareness of cases like this, and that there will be avenues for people that need help. There have been too many cases of kids getting abused, and dying because society turn a blind eye to their plight. I pray that for this particular case, we don't judge the mother or point fingers....but give real help to the boy and the mum.

Mrs Fish!

Hi, hi, sorry I have been out of touch for so long. Don't know why, have not be exceptionally busy. Guess blogging is a habit...once you neglect writing, it's hard to get back to it. Anyway, I have been chased by some people ( you know who you are) and calling me old lady (!!!!) so here I am again....

One of the most favourite time of my day is to snuggle with Adam early hours of the morning when he just wake up. We wake up pretty early, at 6:30am for school. Usually, we will spend a few minutes cuddling in bed before getting up and I love to just smell his sweet smell and giving him kisses to store up my 'supply' for the day before he goes off to school...hehe!

Anyway one morning, his daddy gave him a hug and kiss and Adam said...Dad...you smell like a cucumber!

Of course mummy gave a big guffaw!

Dad quickly said, what about mum? What does she smells like?

Honestly, I thought he was going to say flowers or strawberry cake, or something along that line.

You know what the rascal said? Mummy smells like FISH!!!

FISH????? FISH!!!!!!!!!!

Of course daddy collapsed on the bed, snorting and laughing in an evil way!

But you know what my darling rascal said after that....but daddy, I love the smell of fish....!

Hahahaha......I got the last laugh....hehehehehe!

Oh me oh my!

Oh me oh my indeed! Just realised how long I haven't blogged...the last entry was in January before CNY! 

Nothing much happening. Music classes are on as usual...am glad that numbers of kids in classes have gone up despite the economic situation. I am still enjoying teaching....though I find myself feeling quite tired at the end of my classes. A sign of old age perhaps...

Which reminds me of what I overheard Adam telling his friend one day when they were both in the car going to school. 

'You know....my mum ( very proudly) lived in the olden days!

Huh? 

Well....I used to tell him Por Por lived in the olden days when there is no TV etc...so I guess he thinks I have fallen into this category too.

Sob...sob...

Please excuse me, I have to go clean my dentures ( .....hobbles away in her walking frame!)

Happy Chinese New Year!

Just a short note to wish all of you a happy Chinese New Year, and a blessed time of reunion with friends and family members.

Am taking a break of teaching for two weeks, glad to have the Saturdays free and just to be with my kids and hubby.

Got a call from an ex-student who has moved to Singapore. Ethan is two years old. My phone rang, and Ethan was on the line....Ms Sue, I missed you. My heart literally melted on the spot. His mum is signing him up for Kindermusik in Singapore soon.

Got another call day before yesterday from a current student, Jayden. Mum told me he asked to go Ms Sue's class every day, in the morning before school and after picking him up from school. Driving her crazy! So, these two weeks break is going to be a long one for him and her ;-)

For those of you who are travelling over this holidays, have a safe and traffic jam free journey. We will be in KL.....

Gong Xi FA Cai!

Happy New Year 2009!

Hiya folks....a new year all stretch out in front of us. I didn't make any resolutions this year. Guess I kinda fumbled into this year!

The end of last year was spent rather quietly, though we did have a small party at home. Adam, my going to be 6 years old son, was sick the last few days of the year so we just stayed home. I was desperately praying that he get well in time to start school. Mum-in-law celebrated her 70th birthday with much ado with friends and family. Wow....I was just trying to imagine myself when I am 70...what will be the thoughts going through my head? ( hopefully with a full head of hair, haha!)

Adam and Alex ( my 14 year old) are now in the same school so I am doing the very early morning run. Yawn.....Adam started his real school ie year 1, with much longer school hours, taking lunch in school, and wearing his brand new uniform. Thank God he had a few friends starting at the same time so the first day of school was tears free for him. Mummy almost broke down when I bid goodbye after the bell rang. This is my baby of all baby.....and he is starting year 1. A friend who knows me well texted me asking whether I was bawling my eyes out. I told her I have been crying in my heart for days now, praying that all will go well. Thank God it did. He adjusted well, waking every morning, eager to go to school. Happy mummy and child!

So now I have even more free time so I am looking for stuff to occupy me, hopefully some part time job apart from the one that I am already doing now, ie teaching music. Times are tough....so it will be wise to gain some extra income if possible....

Started back all the music classes....I missed the kids so it was really good to see them. Today was special....had two siblings from my ex students who have finished the program come back to me. Looking at the students that have grown so much and so well....and now starting the cycle all over again with their siblings....makes me feel really good!

Chinese New Year is around the corner....more feasting and spending! I am still reeling from Christmas....so I think it will be a quiet CNY! Definitely not going anyway as both sides of the family are here in KL.

Adieus for now folks.....