Thursday, July 31, 2008

Would you like to swim at the beach? Think again...

Pasir Ris Beach

Water at Pasir Ris Beach contains bacteria also found in human faeces


By May Wong, Channel NewsAsia Posted: 30 July 2008 1659 hrs


SINGAPORE: Based on a new international water quality guideline by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Pasir Ris Beach has been identified as one where swimming would not be recommended. However, activities like canoeing and kayaking can continue. The beach scored a fair grading because it contains an abnormal level of a type of bacteria traditionally found in human faeces and warm-blooded animals. And for the first time, advisory signages against swimming have been erected along the 3.3-kilometre beach. They point to the high level of bacteria in the water, which could cause illnesses affecting the stomach, and eyes, like conjunctivitis. S Satish Appoo, Director, Environmental Health Department, National Environment Agency, said: "I'd like to stress that the water quality has not deteriorated. It's because the standards have become more stringent, so it's just a question of not being to meet the higher grade. "One of the factors could be that after heavy rains, the dirt, litter and other things that you find on the ground, could get washed eventually into the beaches and beach fronts, thereby affecting its water quality." Among the other five beaches, Sentosa Island scored a "Very Good" grading, while East Coast Park and Changi were rated "Good". Beaches at Seletar Island, Sembawang Park also got a "Good" rating. The six fresh water reservoirs in Singapore like Bedok, MacRitchie and Lower Seletar reservoirs all meet the new WHO guidelines. In addition, they are not affected by the new standards because swimming is not allowed in the reservoirs in the first place. Only activities like wakeboarding, skiiing and dragon boating are permitted. Authorities will conduct annual reviews on the quality of the water at the six recreational beaches and reservoirs. Compared to other beaches in the Eastern part of Singapore like Changi or East Coast, Pasir Ris Beach is not as popular among Singaporeans. Those who frequent the Pasir Ris beach said that over the weekends, fewer than 50 people would be swimming inside these waters. The National Environment Agency, which monitors the water quality on a weekly basis, will take necessary actions for Pasir Ris Beach after a year-long study. The new WHO water quality guidelines apply to all water bodies which are open for recreational use. - CNA/vm






Class Blog

I've recently created a blog for my form class. It's called 'The geekydudes' though I am not sure if they really fit the description. Anyway, this was created in the effort of getting students to practise their writing skills by posting their comments in Standard English. I think it would help them to learn how to opine their thoughts into writing.

Here's the blog : www.geekydudes.blogspot.com

If you wish to write your comments, you are welcome to do so!

It's A Happy Day


I can't tell you how overwhelmed I was when she told me she is happy to have me on! She liked what I believed in..."maximising each and every student of the school to their fullest potential". "Maximising to their fullest potential" is the phrase used frequently by my pastor and it has indeed dwelled deep in my heart. Thank God! I am very excited about starting afresh along with someone I know for so many years in fact, she was my ex-school teacher, whom I was greatly inspired by. I shared my joy with some of my close friends (you know who you are) and they were as delighted as I was...

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

New Look for a fresh Start?


The new and improved teacher-look....hahaha


New Glasses and New haircolour
How do I look?

Monday, July 28, 2008

The Hair Affair


Silky straight hair


I am still deciding whether I should have my hair rebonded or permed? I can't come to a decision...

Can you tell me what I should do? How do I look with permed hair?

Please comment...thank you.

Friday, July 25, 2008

To my special friend

This is a special post for my friend...exactly an hour ago her mum went home with the Lord peacefully. She had been fighting against leukemia for the past five years. When I received her sms informing me of her mum's demise, my heart sank immediately. My heart goes out to you Ruth...I am sorry about your mum and I want to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family.




Friends, life is precious. Learn to love, treasure and honour your parents.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Wishing every other day could be spent like this...

Friday 18 July 2008
Marriot Hotel
Hi-Tea with Ruth & Eileen

Entre and salmon sashimi

Sweet delicious strawberry tarts and choc cakes


A very herbal Bak Kut Teh


Pink Guava juice tasted good at first, but the second was a tad t00 sweet


Eileen & I


Eileen, Ruth & Shanae

Ruth & I


Felt so bloated after this, we left Marriot for sembawang to pick Nicole up. Eileen decided to join my cellgroup in the evening to the Night Festival at Stamford gardens. It was supposed to start
at 9pm, but unfortunately due to some technical glitches they started at 9.30pm. We were there at 8.50pm and was drenched in sweat as it was so humid! Nevertheless, when they did eventually start the show, we were all in awe of the dancers 'dancing in the sky' - they flit, float and fly with the help of cranes and ropes. It was indeed a beautiful sight seeing these ballet dancers 'dancing' infront of the Singapore History Museum. Some of the dance movements did look a little spooky in fact...





Singapore History Museum


The ghostly 'ship'


We walked to the SHM as it was free admission. We were greeted by this giant artwork at the door of the museum. Everyone was trying to take a good shot of this artwork.

Warning: This is just a piece of art, no pun-intended!








Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Afternoon Tea with Great Company

Another Friday afternoon spent with great company - Ruth, Shanae, Eileen and Conz...How I wish we could do this every other Fridays!

We were at Dempsey Dome for lunch and then adjourned to Ben & Jerry's for ice-cream...




My lunch - spaghetti


sinful wedges


Shanae munching


Shanae's Food

Smile pls!


Ruth's Cream pasta


Conz's Yummy Steak


Eileen's gourmet soup


Jalan Jalan


Ben & Jerry's


Nice decor


Pose for me will you?

Our sinful delight



The Giant Chair - oops where's eileen?


Candid shot of eileen & shanae


Eileen posing!


In the van of B&J



There she goes! Smiling beautifully


Ruth, Conz & Shanae


Happy Three


Eileen & Conz


We left the place when it was getting darker...okok another butt pic hee...

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

NDP 2008 - NE Show 2

Needless to say, this was the preview of NDP - 12 July. There were some other pics taken with my Canon camera...but I have no time to upload them...these are some of the pics for your viewing pleasure. Will be back for more...




Oops, Conz!



I kinda like this one - water sprinklers



Clear blue sky



Colourful Display of Fireworks