Today was Nad's birthday.
We already had a dinner celebration for her two days ago.
Then Nurul and Ray suggested that I come to the school and give our 'Paris Hilton' a surprise today.
Honestly, I didn't find that idea really brilliant lor. It's been donkey years since I stepped back into school. The last time I was in that school was on my last day of duty. :P
My girls have such powerful persuading skills and Nad is truly a wonderful friend.
The next thing I knew: I hailed a cab and told the cab driver 'Uncle, 'Fwaah' Primary School.'
My 'bridezilla' who insisted that she wear this pink veil to my school and embarrass her mommy. Thanks ah babe.
My 'bridezilla' who insisted that she wear this pink veil to my school and embarrass her mommy. Thanks ah babe.
I had two kids with me in the cab. Nyla and Anggun.
I decided to also give Nurul a surprise by bringing her daughter to school.
I decided to also give Nurul a surprise by bringing her daughter to school.
Poor lil girl was a bit traumatised. 'Maaammmaaaa, Bibiiiiikkkkkkk,' she screamed. I felt like a kidnapper
Thank God she was back to her bubbly self when she 'reunited' with her mom. Phew.
I bumped into my fellow ex colleagues and we chatted.
With Mr Tey. The most patient teacher I've ever met.
I also bumped into the ex pupils who got excited when they saw me and Nyla and one by one, they kissed my hand. Only God knows how much I miss them. I miss classroom teaching so much.
For those non Malays who are reading this , before you shoot me with angry emails accusing me of being 'queeny' and in case you think I have forced them to kiss my hand, it's a Malay culture to kiss an adult's hand. For your info...... :)
Anyway, our dear Nad was not supposed to know that I was coming.
I was panicking a little when we reached school because Anggun was crying for her mom.
So I embarked on a hunt for Mdm Nurul Asyikin Norman who was still in her classroom sharing tearful goodbyes with her graduating pupils.
While I was running around the school, my mind was racing. I forgot all about the idea of surprising Nad. I was 'banned' from walking past her class. The thing is...I forgot where her classroom is.
With a wailing Anggun in my arms, somehow,I ended up right in front of Nad's class. She saw me. I panicked even more. I even let out a shriek. I didn't give Nad a chance to call out to me and acknowledge my presence so I immediately made a quick detour and hoped that she didn't see me though I was so sure our eyes met through the window panes! Hahaha!
The moment she entered the staff room after her lesson ended, she asked the girls, 'Where is Nura?'
Bleargh!
Well, at least everyone was happy.
Happy Anggun! Now, that wasn't too bad tight, baby?
Sorry Nad about the not-so-perfect pizza!
After all the running around in the school plus no breakfast in the morning, I had no choice but to fill my empty tummy.
Or else you would probably see me lying unconscious at your desk area. (Yes, I know! That sight would be a splendid surprise indeed!)
See, I needed that pizza just so I would have the energy to decorate your work station.
Ray, we look like puffer fish here. So lawa! Hahahha!
'Bridezilla' drawing a heart for her Aunty Nad.
Women in black. What a coincidence!
Before we left the house, I already promised Nyla that we would go to the library.
I was exhausted but a promise must not be broken.
Nurul was kind enough to drop us off! Thanks babe.
Nyla and Mommy at the library reading about Nyla's favourite animal: Cats.
Nyla and Mommy at the library reading about Nyla's favourite animal: Cats.
and lastly...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAD! WE LOVE YOU!
