Chris Federick Lim
A future English Teacher although I don't seem like one. Well, screw it! Most people who knows me said "die la all your students…". I blog mostly about my cool friends, my awesome student life in Sydney, and any random thoughts that comes to mind. Hope that's enough details to explain about me. Enjoy reading and do follow my teachings. It can be really good for your soul or perhaps just the opposite.
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Thx to my friend Afiq for showing me this video.
It really changed my life...
as it would for my readers.
Me and Cindy in KL. Excited for the whole day's plan.
We came with our frens, shi qian and chun wei
Arrive in KL straight go for breakfast at U-Village Restaurant located near Sg.Wang.
Lots of variety and we're tempted to try all.
Some of our orders - pork dumpling noodle and cheese baked seafood spaghetti.
The mussel in my spaghetti looks like something.... (dun bullshit that you're innocent)
After that went to Times Square. Cindy trying out new mascara.
Met up with Cindy's bf and Jason (far right) and they brought us around.
In front of Pavilion.
Dinner at one of the hawker stalls then we seperated. I went to fren's house to stay for the night.
Meng's house mate raring lots of giant spiders.
Frikking cute. Just imagine the thing come out of its cage when we're sleeping.
Went to Putrajaya next morning for the pre departure briefing.
Was bored during the briefing that I decided to take pics.
My cohort ah lians. Tracy (in pink) showing off her bracer-free teeth.
Glutony creeps in. Caught Asrin eating during the briefing.
Best part of the briefing, we each received AUD 7000+ (travellers cheque)
That's about RM23,000 in our hands 0.0! Im already dreaming how 2 spend it.
Group photo - our friends from other institutes.
More group photo with our down to earth super cool lecturers Mr.Ganesan and Mdm Mariah.
Aunt and her driver came to fetch me then we went all the way to Kajang...
of coz la to try their infamous Satay Kajang. Look out for this building.
Ordered chicken and cow's stomach.
Some beef there. Frikking huge size and delicious man...
Went to my aunt's new retreat to stay.
Got present waiting for me sumore... Got this calvin klein and another burberry perfume from my aunt. Dam cun la...
But the pic on her wall more cun.
Next morning went to Anwar's for breakfast. They're popular for their fish head curry.
Just look at the huge head. The gravy is also really good coz it's thick and spicy. The price is quite reasonable, about 50 bucks for 3 person.
My aunt and Chop, her long time friend and personal driver
Took pic of her new Honda Accord 3.5 2008 model.
After brunch, went to KL Sentral and Mid Valley.
Trying out this super cool white SUB jeans and bought it for rm149.90.
Persuaded my aunt to try out fish spa.
Of coz it's super ticklish for first timers but it was really exciting.
Trying out the medium sized fish. Very relaxing.
Then tried the big fish. Walao can feel the sharp teeth biting our skin off... I actually enjoyed it but my aunt actually bled! Ok time's up.
Walk around and finally I've tried Krispy Kreme. It actually was kinda disappointing coz it's too sweet. I would rather go for J.CO donuts.
For dinner we tapao fish porridge and some side dishes - garlic and kung pao frog. Healthy and simply delicious!
Played draughts with my aunt. She kept losing so she gave me the middle finger lol.
Getting ready to go back to Melaka.
Chop control macho lol.
Finally back in Melaka. Exhausting but I really enjoyed my 4 days adventure in KL.
Im off for some proper sleep now..
I never said enough, but I'm PROUD to be a future English teacher.
A teacher's job isn't at all easy and relaxing with less working hours and lots of holidays. I simply hate it when people assume that.
IT IS ACTUALLY NOT! We are dealing with children/teenagers who are fragile and still searching for their rightful place in the world. Dealing with one is already a big load of burden on our shoulders, imagine dealing with a whole class of different individuals. You have no idea...
One wrong move might destroy a child's future or even your own.
One right move and you'll be thankful you're not confronted or sued by the parents.
I know it seems as though we have lots of holidays. But our so called holidays isn't guaranteed. We still can be called out of the blue for courses, office work and extra school activities (which is quite often). There goes our family time and plans for the summer. Even going back after work, we are still bound to more work such as marking assignments, doing research and finishing up reports.
So you don't go around assuming that we are so frikking free.
Just the other day when I went to a function with my mom. A few of her friends asked what am I studying? When my mom said 'teaching ', they actually tried to comfort me by saying 'Ok what... at least got long holidays'. This is the same reply for about 3-4 people who find out I was going to be a teacher.
Ok what...
Ok what...
Ok what...
F*CK YOU, OLD FARTS!
I didn't say it wasn't OK. You simply assumed that it sux. I don't care if you're a successful businessman or a famous doctor. Just keep your judgmental stereotyping thoughts to yourself.
I guess this kind of ideas comes with being typical Chinese too. For a typical Chinese mindset, If you're a doctor or engineer, you're doing very well. If you're a businessman or accountant, it's common. If you're a teacher, you're a below average student who can't even make it to business.
Screw it. I'm extremely proud of my course and I'm extremely proud to be the only Chinese guy in my cohort.
credits to Mr.Labu for the pic
Here's something to change your stereotyping minds on the teaching line, especially my course.
First of all, it's a degree which many still assumes it's a diploma (I'm not saying there's anything wrong with diploma, but this is just to satisfy those narrow-minded dimwits)
Secondly, my course is a total of 5 and a half years (1 1/2 years foundation and 4 years degree). So those aunties and uncles, stop making hideous faces to say "Waahhhh why so long wan....teaching only what..."
Thirdly, my course is a scholarship by the government which I have to apply and go through interview and tests to qualify. So sorry to say but it is NOT easy to get in but somehow I made it. I am thus, fully sponsored by this scholarship. This includes complete free courses, free accommodation plus monthly allowances banked in to our accounts.
NO hidden charges. If there are any, it will be reimbursed back by scholarship division. My parents don't have to lift a finger or worry about my expenditure in Penang. They just have to worry when I come back to Melaka coz that's when I will spend money like water.
F.Y.I, my scholarship is worth approximately half a million. Yes.. 500k PER person (58 people) in my course - TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
It's that much because we are the first batch of the TESL program to twin with a foreign university. Mine, with Macquarie University in Sydney Australia (7th top university in Australia). My course mates and I are already official students of Macquarie, and we will be leaving to Australia on this coming February 10th. (Huhu left one month here T.T)
Our scholarship even covers the course fees there plus a list of different allowances for us to survive there for 2 years. Even before going over, we are getting allowances such as clothing allowance (RM1200) to shop for our winter wear and other stuffs. After the 2 years in Australia, we still need to complete our final year (practicum) before we are posted to schools as teachers. For all of this, we are bound to a 5 or 7 years contract (around there).
That's basically why I'm very appreciative to be in my course. My father must has rubbed off some of his principals to me, which is never to take things for granted and always aim for excellence. That's why it's a must for me to maintain at least distinctions and a minimum of 3.5 GPA at all costs. It's for personal achievement rather than for reward or punishment.
If you think the exams are easy, think again. Our assignment carries more weight than the actual final exam. However, our Australian counterpart will come down to Malaysia to discuss and vet our exam papers. There are known cases of people failing and re-failing. They have to get booted out of the course and of coz their scholarship is revoked. Additionally, they have to pay a hefty sum for the money invested in them by the government. This can amount to 100k, depends.. Thankfully and hopefully, none of these happen to my course mates.
Here's another reason why I'm proud to be a teacher. I like the look on other's faces when I tell them I'm studying to be a teacher. They simply can't believe it and laugh it out. Even one time when I was stopped by a police for not putting the P sticker, the police found out I was going to be a teacher and laughed.
I don't understand why...
Ok actually I do. I don't portray a typical image of a teacher. That's what I'm actually proud of. It's not that I want to rebel the system where teachers must have a certain kind of appearance. But I just think that the system is not effective anymore in this new generation.
My mom got this friend who comes to our house occasionally to play mahjong. She's a teacher in St.David's High School. She saw me with my earrings one day and gave me the cynical look.
"You in the teacher's college can wear that ar?", she asked.
Walao... You're a teacher, play mahjong can la? Don't bite on your own tongue leh...
Ok I didn't actually reply that. I just ignored her.
Hitam itu bergaya....
hitam itu menawan....
Nama saya...
Samsung...
Got myself a new Samsung ES60 camera.
A real class beauty with 12.2 megapixel and 4G memory. The best part?
it's absolutely FREE.
Well it comes together with our new 40 inch TV at home .... which costs A LOT. Damn right there should be free stuff.
First pic I took with my new cam...
Mom's so excited to camwhore (she looks gothic lol)
The pic quality's not too bad la. I'm still aiming for a DSLR though..
For now, this will do..
