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23 Dec '09: Christmas Gathering with Mentees '0809
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091223-gathering.jpgThe guys came... ate... caught up... first gathering of its kind. More to come in the future? :)
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11-15 Dec '09: Trip to Macau & Zhu Hai
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091211-macau.jpgVisited Macau with dear and my in-laws... a good respite! (:
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06 Dec '09: Singapore Marathon 2009
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091206-scsm.jpgFinally a marathon finisher! :)
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29 Nov '09: Swee Xiang & Ruth's Wedding
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091129-sweexiangruth.jpgSecondary school classmates for four years... now colleagues together and more importantly, brothers in Christ. Glad to see Swee Xiang tie the knot! :)
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28 Nov '09: Wei Lin's CO Performance
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091128-nypco.jpgWent with some of the guys to catch Wei Lin performing with the NYPCO... good stuff from the orchestra!
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26-28 Nov '09: Marraige Breakthrough Weekend
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091126-mbtw.jpg3D2N @ Pulai Springs (JB) - Good rest, good fellowship, good learning. :)
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25 Nov '09: Dear's Strawberry Cake/Kueh
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091125-strawberrykueh.jpgA super duper original delicacy!!! :D
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20 Nov '09: Commencement Dinner
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091120-dinner-darren.jpgThe night came and went by... four years... hai. Haha... With Weilin (terribly wonderful helper) and Darren (terribly wonderful student).
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20 Nov '09: 4E1'09 Class Chalet @ Aloha Loyang
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091120-4e1chalet.jpgWent and stayed over at their chalet after my evening lesson... the one and only CSE EP class, the first and the last. Also the class that I find myself more attached with... ;)
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18 Nov '09: Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Cake
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091118-chochazelnutpralinecake.jpgFinally managed to make this... Didn't know that hazelnuts are that expensive here! Haha... but well, this is my best tasting cake yet!
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05 Nov '09: HCVB 'B' Div 2009-2010
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091105-hcvb.jpgHad the opportunity to catch the team in action against Sembawang Sec... Won in two sets! (:
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02 Nov '09: Dinner with HCI 1A'06
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091102-2adinner.jpgBlessed to be invited for a 'reunion' dinner of sort - how time flies!!
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23 Oct '09: Mentees Phototaking - Sec 4 IBP
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091023-ibp.jpg(Top - Clockwise from Left) Jonathan, Gordon, Darren, Jian Yang, Jordan, Hongwei, Wei Lun, Izumi, Zi Song, Shao Jie, Si Heng, Jun Yi, Yang Cheng & Jordy
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23 Oct '09: Mentees Phototaking - Ties That Bind
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091023-ttb.jpgReally glad to witness the growth of the peeps in this Service Learning group. (:
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23 Oct '09: Mentees Phototaking - Sec 3 & 4 CSE
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091023-cses3n4.jpgMy Sec 3 & 4 mentees from the Centre for Scholastic Excellence
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23 Oct '09: Mentees Phototaking - Sec 4 CSE
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091023-cses4.jpg(L-R) Bryan, Shannon, Kelvin, Junxiong, Arnold & Yu Song
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23 Oct '09: Mentees Phototaking - Sec 3 CSE
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/091023-cses3.jpg(Top - Clockwise from Left) Zheng Ting, Zheng Jie, Max, Louis, Zhewei, Zhonghui & Tiet Ho
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21 Sep '09: Chocolate Banana Walnut Cake
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/090921-chocbananacake.jpgMy first attempt at baking a cake... tasted rather good! :P
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12 Sep '09: Dinner with "Ties That Bind"
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/090912-ttbdinner.jpgPleasantly surprised by their treat and gift... gladdens the heart to see how much they've grown through the project!
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08 Sep '09: 庆祝老三15岁生日
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/090908-laosanbday.jpg认三儿已接近两年...看着他们成长，心总含有丝丝欣慰之感。
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29 Aug '09: Last Lesson with Dr. Harold Robers
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/090829-ectacp.jpgThe Constructive Psychotherapy framework is one that I'll be mindful of and use in my sessions... :)
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28 Aug '09: Cooking for Syahir, Eunice & Joseph
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/090828-eunicejoesyahir.jpgHaven't met for some time... '5' asked to meet, decided upon a cook-in. Was a good time of chillin' and catching up. (:
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16 Aug '09: HCI IBP F1 '09
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/090816-f1.jpgTaking a floor shot with the guys in F1. It really hasn't been the same as last year's batch, the interaction, make-up and all. They're a good bunch; hope to get to know them better with time.
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12 Aug '09: Celebrating Chenrui's 15th Birthday
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/090812-chenruibday.jpgOur first birthday boy of the floor for this cycle! :)
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31 Jul '09: CSE IBP F1 Seniors Cookie Baking
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/090731-cookiesf1.jpgJonathan, Gordon, Izumi and Jianyang wanted to bake cookies to welcome the new batch of boarders in F1... gave them the chocolate macadmia cookie recipe - it turned out rather well!
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21 Jul '09: Baileys Cookies
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/090721-cookiesbaileys.jpgBeen wanting to try a cookie recipe with Baileys... finally managed to do so. Not bad for a start, managed to have a hint of the taste in each cookie. Hope to bake this again... with more taste!
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15 Jul '09: Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/090715-cookiesearl.jpgFirst time trying out baking shortbread cookies... method's a little different. Turned out really well... personally liked the earl grey fragrance a lot!!
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10 Jul '09: Strawberry Tart
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/090710-strawberrytart.jpgWe got this recipe off Martha Stewart's magazine... accidentally flattened the crust to the first tart (sob) but the second one turned out well... and tasted well too!
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10 Jul '09: Cha Soba Dinner
http://www.galvs.net/images/slideshow/090710-dinnerdear.jpgTreated to cha soba and grilled vegetables for dinner! Thanks dear! :D
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05 Jul '09: "Ties That Bind" @ Hair For Hope
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04 Jul '09: Celebrating Rebecca's 21st Birthday
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27 Jun '09: Syahir's Exam Piece
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25 Jun '09: 庆祝阳城16岁生日
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20 Jun '09: Fathers' Day Cook-In
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Tongue-in-cheek but absolutely true.
Common Sense -- We will miss you...
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion..
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason...
He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;
I Know My Rights
I Want It Now
Someone Else Is To Blame
I'm A Victim
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.
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Galvin Sng Minghui • 孙明辉 • Born in 1982 • God touched and changed his heart and life in 2001 • Constantly seeks to live the transformed life from the inside out • Married Charmaine Tan Mei En in 2009 • Works as an Education Programme Officer & Boarding Mentor in Hwa Chong Institution (High School) • Attends and serves in Covenant Evangelical Free Church • Aspires to inspire till he expires, though much work needs to be done • Apt in Web Design • Songwriter by Inspiration • Amateur in Writing • Counsellor by Training • INFJ/INFP • Can be rather quiet and withdrawn