Am I living in a foreign country

This morning I sent my kids to school a bit early.So while I was waiting and queuing outside the classroom,I noticed that 99% of my little one classmates are Chinese.Suddenly I left my mind thinking and mingled together in confusion-am I in China or Canada?Apparently,most of the parents I know came from China.I felt a little left out because I was the only Malaysian who don't speak perfect Mandarin.Sometimes I really don't know what to say and wonder if they can understand my accent.

I believe in ten or twenty years ago in Canada English is the official language and French as its second language.Most foreign students have to speak English because there were very few Chinese students at the time.Both my sister in law were of a few dozen Chinese girls in the school.As what they told me,their classroom has only 1% chinese students.They feel isolated when they first came to Canada.Well,isolation is a state of mind at that time but not now where it is so not the case because the second language widely spoken in Canada is Mandarin.With the increasing number of Chinese immigrants arrive in Canada,students of Chinese descent especially in my kids area,are no longer feeling that isolation.

Despite we don't feel isolated in this country but it's just that I felt kind of weird.My little one doesn't know how to speak Mandarin and she told me her friends at school speak Mandarin where it is hard for her to join their team.This is what I am concern about.Perhaps I should teach her to speak perfect Mandarin rather than English?.I am not writing about discriminating against others or just because they are different.I am just trying to tell the truth.If one day you got a chance to live in canada you will notice that.However,or what ever it is,if we want to succeed in a society,I guess,no matter where we are we have to know how to fit in to make friends and be happy with my environment right?I hope she can cope with her classmates soon.

A terrible exposure at home

A lot of kids nowsaday learn musical instrument these days though most of them learned to play the recorder in elementary school.The first instrument I had was a recorder.I still remember how to use a recorder!I can’t say I really remember how to play anymore.Hehe!but if I manage to get a quick overview of the notes again I’m sure I’d be able to pick it up quickly.

When I learned the recorder it was a compulsory music lesson in primary school.As far as I can remember,we were given it right from the very beginning and I don't think anyone struggled to get the hang of it quickly so most of the time we will get a special reward-up!that's mean a whipped on our hand.It's a very strict lesson at school.

I think playing a recorder is just something fun to do when you’re little but sadly I found it kind of pressure and started to hate it when the music teacher abuse us and expect us to be perfect.

The recorder is something that’s definitely interesting to learn and can also sound surprisingly good depending on how it is used.Yes!this is also an entertainment that need a ear plugs at home.Where now both my kids started to play with it after school that send me nuts everyday.

Remember first day of school

Summer's is over so my daughters started back to school on the 2ND of Sept 2008.I was very busy before the school open.I was busy searching for their school supplies-buy new shoes and clothing for them.This year Ashley will be in Grade 4 and Belinda will be in Kindergarten.I am happy that both the kids go to school this year because I can have my me time at home.LOL!!!

First day of school is always a big deal to some kids.I believe many kids get nervous or scare about heading back to school like me.Both my kids were very excited to go to school because their teachers never give them pressure on studies.The school in canada provide a happy, safe, supportive and challenging learning environment.I don't really like to go back to school when I was young.When I was in primary school,I always asked myself these questions.Will the teacher be nice this year?Where's my seat?Will the other teachers like me?Will the friends like me?All kinds of silly questions!You know in the old days most the teachers are very fierce and strict to their students.I am sure anyone who is in my age should know what I am trying to say here.

In my day the Government supplied all Primary schools with pencils,notebooks(where we called exercise books),uniform,white shoes and free milks.My Mom never bought any supplies for me since we moved to Sabah.My parent were very blessed because free supplies for students will never happen in the state where I was born.However,I am glad that I am didn't cry but of course very nervous.I think it`s normal that children cry for mother when they are alone.Do You Remember Your Very First Day At School?

Musical show

Today is Pro D day.Yep!luckily there is no school today.I feel like getting sick.I got terrible sore throat since last night.I have the chills this morning and I am sore all over my body.I've had it this year for the 1st time and it sucked.Anyway,I hope tomorrow is better.Oh ya,yesterday was the last day of musical show at Miss A school.It was an excellent show.All the families and friends in our community are very supporting to the charity event.The show was very funny.I got emotionally attached to the show in general because of the winning combination between music and comedy drama that the kids make so expressive.I don't know why everytime Miss A had a show on stage I feel want to cry.I am very proud of Miss A of her braveness on stage.She doesn't scared at all and I am very happy that she gets to perform very well at show.Hope her acting improve every year.Well,I guess I need to rest now.

Musical show

Today is Pro D day.Yep!luckily there is no school today.I feel like getting sick.I got terrible sore throat since last night.I have the chills this morning and I am sore all over my body.I've had it this year for the 1st time and it sucked.Anyway,I hope tomorrow is better.Oh ya,yesterday was the last day of musical show at Miss A school.It was an excellent show.All the families and friends in our community are very supporting to the charity event.The show was very funny.I got emotionally attached to the show in general because of the winning combination between music and comedy drama that the kids make so expressive.I don't know why everytime Miss A had a show on stage I feel want to cry.I am very proud of Miss A of her braveness on stage.She doesn't scared at all and I am very happy that she gets to perform very well at show.Hope her acting improve every year.Well,I guess I need to rest now.