We have had another teacher on long term leave because she is unable to cope mentally... The previous teacher who did has also left the service...

I went for the Overseas Expedition Planning and Management Course from 3rd June to 13th June. This was conducted in Western Australia -- in winter. I did an aboriginal package, kayaked in cold water, ran a little rapids too, trekked 44 km in 2 1/2 days in the outback bushland, and visited a national park. I also went for the NCC Mt Ophir expedition from 16th June to 20th June.

I had lessons on the 1st week of the June holidays. I had a course on 22 June, and a staff workshop on 23rd and 24th June.

As you can see, I haven't had much of a holiday...

I went out with my VJC ex-colleague in the afternoon to East Coast Park. There were two police cars and a police coast guard boat looking out for something. We heard some talk of someone missing and not picking up handphone calls. The person was in risk of suicide, and so they were looking for him -- or his body.

I think the person probably just received his posting after O Levels... Maybe he could not get into Poly or ITE.

We also went to eat at Bedok Corner. It was very crowded.

My handphone's phone book was wiped out. This means I've lost most of my contacts -- my students, ex-colleagues, colleagues, Sec 4 classmates, etc. This is vey sad.

If you know me and would like to give me your handphone number again, please contact me via SMS.

My phone also cannot ring or vibrate.

So I got a MotoMTV to replace my Nokia 8310. I elected to keep it cheap -- $98 only. I hope I don't pay the price for not getting a Nokia. I'll set it up this Friday when I have the time.

I went for a 3 week NCC Teacher Officer course and now I'm a 2LT (NCC). The military component was only 1.5 days, so I don't know how a lady teacher is going to know enough! We also had 3 days of drill preparation for the POC, which is an OCS-styled one. We even had dining in a week later. I've been through SAF No. 1 to No. 4 dress. I've only not tried No. 5 dress.

I also managed to go for a 2-day BCTC reservist. I've also gone swimming once, and watched Forces of Nature at the Omnimax Theatre. I managed to meet up with primary school mates too. Of course, I watched The Incredibles and Bridget Jones' Diary 2.

I need a good rest, but really, I don't know how to...

The VJC College Day book has got some more of my 00 students getting honours.

Oh, what a busy year... And it's still busy.

There's so much work... Sometimes, I think that most of the work we do does not accomplish anything. It's just paperwork to show off.

I have reservist today and tomorrow: Medical Refresher Training. I did live IV today -- quite surprised I succeeded at the first attempt, albeit with some topo-ing. I also renewed my CPR qualification.