220109

Jesus marvelled at their disbelief.

Usually, I would just read the Bible and thought that I have understood what the Scriptures meant. But yesterday, I believed that I have experienced a fraction of this verse. I was playing a numbers game with my students. The number is "9876".

Do you know that 4 different digits, not including 0, can be computed to form a 10, using the digits only once? I heard that game through Yes 933. It is quite interesting, I think.

Anyway, back to the story. After several attempts, none of the students got the solution. One girl questioned me that it could be that this number cannot be computed to form a 10. I said it can be done. And I also replied that through this game, I also can see people who would indeed perseverse in life and those who would just give up. And I was telling them that I was doing a maths question for 3 months. Then suddenly, the other student told me not to brag.

In my mind, this boy definitely has a problem. I then said that if anyone can get the solution to this number, the person would get a $2. That same boy again cried out, questioning that it may not be worth the effort to get the solution. Then that same girl said that they should relax and see how others fared in this game.

Sigh! Seeing this kind of situation made me marvel at their extent of giving up. Because I have been through it of not giving up, so that may be the reason why I marvel at those who give up easily.

And Jesus must have felt that way. Being in a world whereby all things are possible and facing a world whereby all things seem impossible may let him marvel at the sight which beholds Him.

140109

Yup, I am fine...

Oh, is he from your church?

Do I know him?

I am ok... Relax... Hee...

(A forced smile indeed.)

After teaching at Mavis for 1 month plus, I have begun to learn how to act.

Congratulations to you.. though you won't be able to read this since this is in English.

Though you know how to read English, chances are that you won't get to see this blog bah. :)

I am ok. Just needing again some time to cool down bah. Hee...

090109

Hmm... You told me that you don't understand the lesson...

Student : Mr Lim, I don't understand your lessons.

Me: Which part of the lessons you do not understand?

Student : Many parts of it. In fact, from the start, I don't really understand.

Me: Oh, you mean from map scales onwards?

Student: No, some I understand. The complicated ones, I don't understand.

Me: Hmm.. such as? Today's algebra?

Student: Actually, I also don't know. My sister ask me to practise by myself.

Me: Good, then those which you do not know, are you going to ask me?

Student: Hmm.. I don't think so. I think I can practise by myself.

Me: But you still need my help, right? If you are coming to tuition, surely you need my help right? I see that when I sit besides you during practise sessions, you don't let me see your work. You don't want me to help you?

Student: Hmm.. I don't know. My Maths is very poor.

Me: Ok, what did you get in your PSLE?

Student: E

Me: It is ok. I believe that working hard in mathematics sure will improve your grades. Which part of the lesson you don't understand? I will explain now.

Student: It is ok. I got to go off.

Sigh! What is she trying to do? Telling me that she doesn't understand but she doesn't need my help. Hmm... Wonder how I can help her... Sigh!

020109

Had a interesting New Year celebration. Usually I would either be at home counting down or I will be outside counting down. But this year I did neither but I witness a proposal at a friend's place.

The setting is romantic with loads of balloons. But as usual, I would let the pictures say for themselves.