Blogging about crypto as I learn
16 Aug 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
I consider myself quite wise, so it was nice to read a book that broadened my thinking and provided much food for thought. For instance, I have been impressed by how Japanese people devote their lifetimes to mastering one craft, which is inextrica...
16 Aug 2024 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
Because Singapore is so close to Thailand, I used to visit there at least once a year. Fun times! When it comes to Thai food, I instantly think of lemongrass and distinctive seasonings, such as fish sauce (not fish oil). They imbue the dish with so m...
13 Aug 2024 2 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Teaching affords me the privilege to dig deep and fortify relational bonds with young bonds. My impact can range from the quotidian (e.g., getting a student to capitalise and punctuate his sentences) to the life-changing moments (e.g., students confi...
12 Aug 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Another lesson. Mr Heng got Jerrick to read all the third words in the Dolch list. Jerrick read most words clearly. It was time to move on. Mr Heng chose ‘laugh’ as it was a phonetically irregular word. He got his student to spell these words: la...
12 Aug 2024 1 minute read 8 comments cryotosensei
First things first, download the app. Make sure you arm yourself with a referral to gain 1,000 sats as a sign-up bonus. Here’s mine: U4C19A. Ya, someone made me happy by using my referral code before. Bookmark your favourite brands to receive anot...
11 Aug 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Actually we have many outdoor playgrounds in Singapore, where children can play for free. Take this fire engine-themed playground for instance: However, given the assault of global warming, no child and parent in their right minds would play outside...
10 Aug 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Keen followers of Korean reality TV shows would have watched The Influencer already. It depicts how 77 famous and popular content creators battle it out in various challenges to emerge as the top influencer. In Episode 4, a plot twist was unveiled t...
10 Aug 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
So I have been married for ten years. What can mark the passage of this time? I realise it’s not difficult to come up with an answer. Throughout the seasons of our lives, my wife has always insisted on cooking. Usually, I don’t notice the mastery o...
9 Aug 2024 1 minute read 4 comments cryotosensei
The occupational hazard about being a teacher is that you never truly relax. Even when you visit landmarks and places of interest on your weekends, you can’t stop thinking about how to help your students. As an ex-Science teacher, I thought that the...
9 Aug 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Arianna Huffington is the co-founder of Huffington Post, so of course, I’m interested to learn what she has to say. Apparently, “Thrive” came about because of her successful commencement speech she had given at Smith College in 2013, so I need to fol...
