Blogging about crypto as I learn
17 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Magnetism isn’t an important topic for the Primary School Leaving Exam. Or rather, it is often combined with electricity. More often than not, a question on electromagnetism will appear on the paper. That didn’t stop me from asking my colleague to...
15 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
I spent today analysing the oral questions from 2019-2024. Full questions dating from 2016-2024 available here: https://diaperfinancingfund.blogspot.com/2025/11/psle-english-past-oral-topics.html?m=1 Some observations:1) Shift from self to social tre...
14 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
It's one am. I just reached home from watching Night at the Museum 2 (Hilarious! Exceeding expectations!) and spent half an hour writing this reflection:I am an ex-AJCian and one reason why I joined PVC2 was because I thought this would serve as a go...
14 Dec 2025 2 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
My son had vague aspirations of becoming a shinkansen driver, so when I stumbled upon this book and saw that the second occupation was shinkansen driver, I bought it without much hesitation. Even though I have got to first read the book and distil...
13 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
“Could you be my Google Pay friend?” I asked my colleague via WhatsApp. It was Saturday afternoon, and I was all fired up to earn petty cash. I channeled positive energy to my smartphone, hoping my colleague would agree. Thankfully, he did. An expect...
10 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
these padi plants ushered into the new Reiwa era,they are beaten,left, right, centerby the sprightly June breeze that sometimes morphs intoa frightening storm that hasthe wife grimacing in dismay Still, They hold their ground I hope my son will grow...
10 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Gong! The giant bell tolled majestically through the chilly night and into my living room. The Japanese celebrate the new year one hour earlier than us, so while my countrymen were still waiting for 2019 with baited breath, I had ushered it alongside...
9 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Japanese graduation ceremonies = sob fest. The ceremony is so well orchestrated, emotions get evoked ever so often and approach fever pitch and when they reach a crescendo, Bang! the dam bursts open. Students AND teachers start crying. I don’t like i...
7 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Resilience. I heard it preached during assemblies, stressed by teachers, discussed among students, but just what is it? No one has ever explained it to me. “This is Kumamon,” Mr Heng placed a Russian doll in the shape of a rosy-cheeked black bear on...
7 Dec 2025 2 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
My supervisor used the following 3-2-1 template with me. Scroll down and see if it helps you think about your professional performance this year: 3 Key Achievements: Identify and describe 3 major high points from your work this year. Share: o why is...
