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28 Sep 2023 2 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Yesterday, I helmed the Spelling Bee finals. Was pretty nervous about it but thank goodness, things proceeded smoothly without a hitch. I hope you guys don't mind me sharing my journey here: ---- Spelling Bee 2023 is done and dusted.It has been a hu...
26 Sep 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
parenting woes #5 I don’t normally bring work home, but I took childcare leave on Wednesday to take care of my boy who inexplicably developed a raging fever. So I had to do work on Saturday because Spelling Bee finals was next Wednesday and I had 8 t...
24 Sep 2023 1 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei
Parenting woes #4 You know, I’m positive that being a parent enhances one’s imagination. If there’s one piece of advice I would give parents-to-be, it’s this: expect curveballs. I would never in my wildest dreams expect certain misadventures to happe...
24 Sep 2023 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
Someone asked this interesting question on Stacker News. and here is my response: Fascinating question and I love the oxymoron (strong opinions, loosely held) at the end. I think an instrumental part of me being open-minded is having a strong sens...
22 Sep 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Dear teachers, Spelling Bee fever is upon us. This Monday, the English department organised the Semi-finals. First, we were heartened that all Y3-4 participants spelt “resilient” correctly. That is the word that Ms Diana thought that students should...
21 Sep 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
If I were given one minute to present a live message to the entire world, this is what I would say: Money, Meaning and Legacy. When you graduate from school and venture into the workforce, you will probably prioritise money during job-hunting. People...
20 Sep 2023 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
Someone on Stacker News asked, “How have you changed in the past five years?” This set me thinking and motivated me to craft a response. Here goes: My boy is now 4 years old, so this means that I wasn’t a father yet five years ago. Oh I have cha...
9 Sep 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Parenting woes #3 This is what life at 43 boils down to. Holding my baby girl on my lap with my right arm, scooping fried rice at the coffee shop with my left arm. Why scooping? Because my baby girl is earnestly reaching out for my fried rice, so I n...
7 Sep 2023 2 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
Parenting woes #2 I haven’t been a father for long but I have pro tips to dispense to young parents. Number 1: when your child is sick, make sure you call the paediatrician the day/night before to make sure that his/her clinic will be open the next d...
6 Sep 2023 1 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei
Parenting woes #1 There are some truths you don’t figure out unless you become a parent. Here’s one: my child has an uncanny ability to fall sick during my holidays. Yes, I know I’m a teacher and enjoy more protected time than other professions and s...
