Showing posts with label news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label news. Show all posts
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Timely
Just as I was preparing the slides for my AARE 2017 conference presentation, a timely article appeared which could help to strengthen my argument. :)
Tuesday, 29 August 2017
Fake News
I experienced for myself the negative impact and consequences of fake news. An Australian wrote a report about the conference of which I was the deputy chair and made many inaccuracies in his report. Both MOE and NIE gave a response to that fake news.
Sunday, 16 August 2015
Surprise News!
I received a message on my Facebook Messenger. What a SURPRISE it was!
Marieann's godmama Evelyn, godpapa Kenneth and godsister Pippa will be arriving in Singapore on Monday and staying for four days until Friday. We haven't seen them for a long time! There is some catching up to do! :)
Marieann's godmama Evelyn, godpapa Kenneth and godsister Pippa will be arriving in Singapore on Monday and staying for four days until Friday. We haven't seen them for a long time! There is some catching up to do! :)
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
The Nod
Soon my dream can be realised. :)
Now I can proceed with the paperwork.
Yippee! I finally received the nod from the "Obstacle"!
Monday, 8 February 2010
Glimmer of Hope
Remember the bad news I received last week? I am beginning to see glimmer of hope for both matters after having a talk with close friends. Dear friends, don't worry. I will press on with both matters no matter how daunting it seems.
Friday, 5 February 2010
Upsetting News
When it rains, it pours.
After yesterday, I am on the receiving end of another piece of upsetting news today. :(
After yesterday, I am on the receiving end of another piece of upsetting news today. :(
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Good News II
This evening when checking my work email, I received a most wonderful piece of news.
I have been awarded the International Scholarship for the coming international conference for science education in April in Orange County, California, USA! There are only 15 scholarships to be awarded. I had thought I would stand no chance of getting it as there are many international participants as can be seen from the 45 pages of presenters' schedule. So you can imagine my happiness! :)
I immediately informed my PI, and my good friends about my award. Hahaha. Good news must share mah. :P They are all very happy for me too. :) Not too bad, I managed to bag two international conference scholarships within a space of 6 months. Yeah! :P
I must work really hard now. Maybe can bag best paper award too??!! HAHAHAHA. Only joking. :P
I have been awarded the International Scholarship for the coming international conference for science education in April in Orange County, California, USA! There are only 15 scholarships to be awarded. I had thought I would stand no chance of getting it as there are many international participants as can be seen from the 45 pages of presenters' schedule. So you can imagine my happiness! :)
I immediately informed my PI, and my good friends about my award. Hahaha. Good news must share mah. :P They are all very happy for me too. :) Not too bad, I managed to bag two international conference scholarships within a space of 6 months. Yeah! :P
I must work really hard now. Maybe can bag best paper award too??!! HAHAHAHA. Only joking. :P
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Sad News
Today, my heart is heavy. A really good friend and colleague is leaving our centre. Sob sob. :(
Belinda is a really encouraging person and never fails to bring a smile to my face with her cheerfulness. She has often looked out for us and helped us in whatever way she can. She is a really good friend. Oh she happens to be my friend's aunt too. We only discovered the connection 2 years ago... small world indeed. :)
Today, a good friend/colleague and I had lunch with Belinda at Soup Restaurant. It was the best lunch I have had... the food was good but most importantly, it was the great company. We were really enjoying ourselves with the food, chatting away and laughing. It was nice to be so relaxed until we saw big shots from our institute walking into the restaurant too! :O Hahaha. You can imagine our shock! My friend and I were but not Belinda, she's as cool as a cucumber. Lol. Of course, they saw us so no choice, we have to greet them. :P
Belinda, thank you for everything you have done for me, all those encouragements and smiles. You really look out for me, for us. You are always so supportive of us! Thanks. We will take your advice to heart. :) Remember to work hard and play hard too at your new work place. We will do the same here, haha. :P But without you here, it would be different...
I wish you all the Best. :) Do keep in touch!
Belinda is a really encouraging person and never fails to bring a smile to my face with her cheerfulness. She has often looked out for us and helped us in whatever way she can. She is a really good friend. Oh she happens to be my friend's aunt too. We only discovered the connection 2 years ago... small world indeed. :)
Today, a good friend/colleague and I had lunch with Belinda at Soup Restaurant. It was the best lunch I have had... the food was good but most importantly, it was the great company. We were really enjoying ourselves with the food, chatting away and laughing. It was nice to be so relaxed until we saw big shots from our institute walking into the restaurant too! :O Hahaha. You can imagine our shock! My friend and I were but not Belinda, she's as cool as a cucumber. Lol. Of course, they saw us so no choice, we have to greet them. :P
Belinda, thank you for everything you have done for me, all those encouragements and smiles. You really look out for me, for us. You are always so supportive of us! Thanks. We will take your advice to heart. :) Remember to work hard and play hard too at your new work place. We will do the same here, haha. :P But without you here, it would be different...
I wish you all the Best. :) Do keep in touch!
Monday, 9 February 2009
Good News I
I had two school visits today.
After the first school visit, I received a sms from a good friend notifying me that it is official. Huh? What is official? Oh, the professor whom I am currently helping has received his appointment as Head of our research centre!
I have been waiting for this news for quite a while. Finally, it is official! :)
After the first school visit, I received a sms from a good friend notifying me that it is official. Huh? What is official? Oh, the professor whom I am currently helping has received his appointment as Head of our research centre!
I have been waiting for this news for quite a while. Finally, it is official! :)
Monday, 15 December 2008
Good Food, Great Company, Best News
That is exactly what I experienced today.
I had lunch with BR and a professor at Sakae Sushi. Ok, you must be thinking, aren't I sick of that already? Well, today I got to eat other stuff since there were 3 of us sharing. Boy, it was good. :P
The company was great. We were catching up with the prof over lunch (BR's farewell lunch actually lol) as he had been away for two weeks. Even though we were having lunch with a full prof , we were very relaxed and chit-chatting away. This prof is a really nice and sincere person. He doesn't put on airs and he treats us Research Associates very nicely. :) I really don't mind working for him if I have the chance. :)
I heard a piece of news today. It is something I have been praying for since June 2008. No, I haven't finished my dissertation yet lah. But soon I hope, haha. This piece of news is the best thing that I have heard. :) There were some people who were telling me otherwise but I held on fast to my faith. I always believe even in the midst of uncertainties and negativity.
The time of change is coming... soon... :)
I had lunch with BR and a professor at Sakae Sushi. Ok, you must be thinking, aren't I sick of that already? Well, today I got to eat other stuff since there were 3 of us sharing. Boy, it was good. :P
The company was great. We were catching up with the prof over lunch (BR's farewell lunch actually lol) as he had been away for two weeks. Even though we were having lunch with a full prof , we were very relaxed and chit-chatting away. This prof is a really nice and sincere person. He doesn't put on airs and he treats us Research Associates very nicely. :) I really don't mind working for him if I have the chance. :)
I heard a piece of news today. It is something I have been praying for since June 2008. No, I haven't finished my dissertation yet lah. But soon I hope, haha. This piece of news is the best thing that I have heard. :) There were some people who were telling me otherwise but I held on fast to my faith. I always believe even in the midst of uncertainties and negativity.
The time of change is coming... soon... :)
Friday, 21 November 2008
Bittersweet News
I heard a bittersweet news today.
Another one of us is leaving. Sigh. We are really good colleagues and friends. This friend is always candid with me and that is why I really appreciate this friend. I am really sad to hear that my friend has decided to leave. I will have one less friend to talk to and to seek advice from at work. :( On the other hand, I am happy to hear that my friend has a better opportunity elsewhere. I wish my friend all the best.
I am expecting to hear more of such bittersweet news in the coming month... :( But I pray hard that I am wrong.
PS Some of you at my work place must be wondering who I am talking about. Well, you will know who it is when my friend decide to reveal to all in due time.
Another one of us is leaving. Sigh. We are really good colleagues and friends. This friend is always candid with me and that is why I really appreciate this friend. I am really sad to hear that my friend has decided to leave. I will have one less friend to talk to and to seek advice from at work. :( On the other hand, I am happy to hear that my friend has a better opportunity elsewhere. I wish my friend all the best.
I am expecting to hear more of such bittersweet news in the coming month... :( But I pray hard that I am wrong.
PS Some of you at my work place must be wondering who I am talking about. Well, you will know who it is when my friend decide to reveal to all in due time.
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