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Wednesday, August 30, 2006


Although it was the last week of Term 3, life has not been good to me. I stayed up practically everyday with two shots of expresson daily to keep me awake. I have an assignment due tomorrow and I am having a hard time doing references and citations. I have all the notes and materials needed to finish up the TMA but being an A-level student, we have never been taught to do those stuff MLA style. I get stuck and spend hours just deciphering how to insert references and citations.

In between those times, I deviate by surfing websites and reading emails. I found a website that seems to glorify teachers for the coming Teachers' Day. Finally, something for me to declare to the world, I love my teachers like Mdm Zaleha, Mr Latif, Miss Fauziah, Mr Aziz, Mrs Yuen, Mr Chai, Miss Tan and many more who have shaped my ideals as a teacher. FYI, it is at http://teachersday.sg. I am still contemplating to write a poem or two for my most favourite teacher, Mrs Suhaimi aka Mdm Zaleha.

Should I?

I have said my piece!

Saturday, August 26, 2006


I need a well-deserved rest...been getting headaches and popping painkillers every night.
It's been a hectic term. With so many excursions, performances, last minute exam paper setting, a start of a new education life, settling into a new home and of course the ever-long battle against vicious people!
Life is hard, indeed it is...I have yet to repay my puasa and I think i'm gonna start soon, how soon...hmm I dunno. I'm just so lazy, really a lazy one!
My hubby's been nagging me to spend less time on the computer...I did! Hahah..but I replaced it with magazine reading. Been reading so many mags that I am Magaholic. It's a new term I just coined for myself. My hubby's reiterates everytime I pop into 7-11 that I am just reading trash...well dear, it's call destressing! From mags, I get the juiciest gossips like Ct's Wedding of the Century...did I mention I bought the TV3 antenna just to watch the wedding? He says I am crazy ...hahah YES I AM CRAZY! But actually, I've been bugging him to buy the antenna coz I simply adore the shows on TV3. Unlike our own local SURIA who programs reruns after reruns...I am getting bored of Suria. The only show I watch is Cinta Q...coz I love Amy Mastura who happens to share the same birthday as mine and it is aired on Wednesdays, the day my weekend begins!
I am deviating here...well coming back to the topic of mags, I read an article yesterday by this NUS grad in Manja about Siswa Melayu=Guru...when I first applied for NIE, even before I got the results, I lamented about the fact that MOE is taking the wrong applicants for its education service...10 years down the road, I still believe in my statement. The writer I think a guy by the name of Syed Faisal wrote about his schoolmates who applied to be teachers after graduation. Hahaha...SOS alert! MOE, listen up...I think it's really the time to scrutinise the situation. More people go into teaching for the wrong reasons nowadays...reasons like "The job has many perks!" "I can't get a job" and yadayadayada...With this influx of graduates and people from the private sector who thinks teaching is really an easy life...Wake up! It aint ez! Recently a graduate in my school made a remark on quitting and she was challenged by another colleague of mine to quit. It was a funny thing...she says she's gonna quit ...but why still delay? Know the reason? She can't find something else to do with her degree!
I am not going to be the ad model for MOE but I truly love my choice of career. B4 I signed up for teaching, I contemplated and thought hard. I don't want to be stuck doing something I don't love and at 55, I feel I've wasted my whole life.
I am glad or should I say, I am excited about going to school every single day of my life minus the vicious circle of colleagues I have. I look forward to seeing my 'shoulders', my 'brains' and 'my backbones' every time. When I am in class, I am at my happiest and when I am in the staff room, I become the depressed one...that's the reason my work piles up and I am rarely sitting at my cubicle. Just yesterday, an acquaintance of mine said, " I think it's your boys waiting for you outside." Know something? For a moment, it struck me yes..they r my boys and girls not my students. They r mine and mine only. I know I am selfish but I can't help getting emotional over my children in school. Some might say I am just glorifying myself but heck...it's me...whether you like it or not! Whatever it is...Allah know my true intentions and only HE knows!
Well to put it simply, I am just pissed by the fact that in today's context, many teachers throw themselves into this line not by love. They are here for they have no way out and these r the peple who gets rewarded. We slog, we give our best and what do we get? Not even a peanut!
I believe in what goes around comes around, be it good or bad...I shall just have to wait for my turn..

I have said my piece!

Tuesday, August 22, 2006


It's been going well these few days...
I have mended relationships.
I have explained my stand.
I have finished my exam papers.
I have finished my work review.
I went to JB to shop but still not enough.
I went for classes.
I have ironed my clothes and Najib's for a week.
I have visted my sick aunt and niece.
most importantly...
I am ok now...happier.

I'm going JB again tonight to do some grocery shopping. I need to find a magazine that my friend requested. I am going to force Najib to buy me the TV3 antenna! I want to see Siti Nurhaliza getting married!

I saw her on YouTube yesterday. She looks pretty with the veil and all. I admit I hate her...but the true fact is she is one singer who can really sing. Many have speculated on her reason to get married to Datuk K. Money? Power? People laughed at her for marrying Datuk K who is so much older than her. I heard Datuk K is her mum's age. Such irony. I had a debate with Najib yesterday. Najib thinks Siti is crazy for marrying people so much older. To me, when I saw the video...I think Siti is in love with that guy. No matter how old or how ugly he is...love is love. People always jump to conclusions when the young marry the old. Even me...But I think Siti deserves to choose who she wants to be. I read an article on how Datuk K was struck by Siti's simplicity when she wore a sarong and a Tshirt the first time Datuk K came to her parent's home. How sweet. Siti is like that. Face it...she is a simple girl who deserves the attention and the life she wants. I really wish she finds happiness...

by the way...I married a Datuk K too...! A Datuk Khairulnajib! :)

I have said my piece!


been throwing tantrums these few days...why? It's them...
Makes me boil...ok ok for memory's sake...i'm gonna keep my post...
for those who have read it...move on...

Thursday, August 17, 2006


I am the
one!
no matter what others might say...
no matter what others might think...
no matter what...
this feeling overwhelms me...
it surrounds me...
AM I IN THE WRONG PLACE?

I am a fool without the right direction...
I am a fool who believes everyone changes
I am a fool who believes that no1 is born without a purpose
I am a fool who stood my stand and never wavered even once
I am a fool who puts in 101% and gets nothing out of it
I am chained...
I am tied...
I am falling...

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

I AM AN


to have believed you could do it
to think you would change
to think you would never betray me
to think you would never prove me wrong
to believe you would never let me down

I was an idiot
to be nice
to be so gullible
to be in this profession
where I get misunderstood all the time

to tell the truth...I am tired of trying to be a perfect teacher.

I have said my piece!

Sunday, August 13, 2006


"Gossip is a sort of smoke that comes from the dirty tobacco-pipes of those who diffuse it; it proves nothing but the bad taste of the smoker."

Well what do you know...I'm pissed by the fact people talks abt me...if u have the balls to open your big fat mouth...come to me and say it straight to my face! No use going around the neighbourhood ...that is what I call back stabbing!

For those who question my absence...shut the hell up! Ur nothing but a thorn...U look stupid walking around alone...

For those who involve me in your very own bickering, let me say this...ur nothing but dung! For this so-called adult, I think ur childish! Thinking ur great in every way? Well what happened to u after ur JC days? Bear children and think ur greater than I am? Let me ask u this...Have u looked into the mirror recently? Wait...I think u should see ur child...it's a reflection of u...muakakakakaka!

Yes, I'm putting on my evil persona now! I detest people who don't dare to say it to my face...
Come on...bring it on!


I have said my piece!



Woke up at around 545am today...today is Kukup day with my friends and colleagues! Arrived a little bit late but luckily the bus is not gone yet. Traffic to and fro JB was surprisingly smooth. Thank God 4 that! The trip was ok...nothing spectacular...was glad to spend somme precious time with my friends...we rarely get to congregate...our work schedule! The whole bus was like us...all my kakis...Siti, Hasimah, Fadhillah, Mdm Zu, Mdm Norfidah, Mrs Muthu, Kalpana, Mdm Thenmulli, Wati, Ling Ling, Kak Tini, Robi(new found fren), and a few more. Lots of catching up was done. Told Siti we had to take pics! For five years we only took 2 pics together...pathetic right so close yet so far! The kelong was ok...with sea urchins, puffer fish and a small shark that looked like a snake. As usual, my colleagues became so 'auntie' grabbing ikan kering...I would have joined them except for the fact that I was short of ringgit! I forgot to change $$$! Then there was Hi-T at Hyatt...we were so famished that we looked like destitutes! hahahah...ok ok I was the one...I ate every single variety of stuff served except for the greens!
Then, we headed to Tebrau City! This was an eye opener for me...There are so many of my favourite shops here....Dorothy Perkins, Mac, Theme, DUNKIN DONUTS! My husband says lucky for me I didn't bring my cards or certainly it would have been 'melecet'...hahahha! True, if not I would have bought many things! I made a resolution to find out the way...coz I know my Najib, Siddiq, Murni and Mummy and Papa would love this place...and I mean LOVE! There is something 4 everyone including Little Thaqeef! The kids' apparel shops are so well stocked and I would love to shop here for my kids! Did I forget to mention...there are even Guess and Topshop! I met Maria again today with family...after 14 years and now we bumped into each other twice in a week! Regretted not taking pics with her! ok lah now I am facing a blog brain freeze...will update if I want to!

I have said my piece!

Saturday, August 12, 2006


To start off the day with a throbbing headache kills it all...
I was ready for school, all dressed up and I told hubby, "Yang, kepala I pusing.I tak boleh take it!" I changed into my pajamas and went to snooze land again.
The doc told me I have very high blood pressure and it's quite worrying. I am not stressed and neither am I worried about anything. This week has been hectic but I enjoyed every bit of it. On Monday, was a busy day, my day started at 730am and ended at 6pm non-stop. Tuesday was even better. We had performances and did I mention I am proud of my boyz? Yes, they did well actually very very well! I am very happy with their item. In the afternoon, me and family without my hubby(who is always working) went to Sentosa. Took the cable car and scared the wits out of me and papa. I kept thinking about the cable car accident that happened when I was still in my diapers then. Mummy insisted we bought return tickets and I was contemplating to take the bus home alone. But after much challenge from my cheeky bro, I told myself, be it then! The cable car stopped halfway in mid air and my heart was thumping and thumping. I am afraid of heights and I told myself there will never be another time like this again!
On Wednesday, I stayed at home the whole day doing nothing, just staring into the black box and into space. Oh yeah, I watched Ungu Violet. It was such a romantic movie and I was glued to it the whole time. Indonesians do have good story lines unlike Singaporeans who usually stick to the safest bet like love and the paranormal. And with Suria short changing us with repeat telecasts of show, sometimes I wish I have the luxury of being in Indonesia and live like a tai-tai.
Yesterday, we went to Wild Wild Wet. It was fun coz there were not many people around. Me and family were at the Professor's Lab most of the time because we had to entertain the small one, Thaqeef. We went to the Ular Lah so many times! It was fun posing for the pics! I guess that's where I got my headache from!
Today, was ok. The planes nearly got bombed...mummy and papa going off to Langkawi...It was quite worrying but I;m sure they will be alright. And guess what? I am going to Kukup/JB tomorrow! Hahah...a teachers' retreat! Sengkek kan! I don't think I will mind if the school decides not to have a retreat next year or the year after. Luckily, Siti reminded me if not I will have a longer weekend! What should I wear? Where is my passport? Alamak, camera! Not charged! My ringgit! Must be in the boxes! gtg!

I have said my piece!

Friday, August 11, 2006


a new skin...
after numerous complaints...

I have said my piece!

Thursday, August 10, 2006






My pride and joy in PEPS...no matter how harsh the comments are...I am proud of you guys! I truly am...and I find your dedication to the art REMARKABLE!

I have said my piece!

Monday, August 07, 2006


"And walk not proudly on the earth: verily thou shalt never cleave the earth, nor reach to the mountains in height!"

Coming back to the topic of this colleague of mine...well it still stings me that she can be that stupid. I can't accept the fact that she wants to claim all the credit...well be it..

Well, another one of this adult I know of...let's just say she's aggresive and self-centred. People has to listen to her and she wants everything in her way...it's difficult for me to work with such a person who does not wish to compromise. I was pissed but I did not want her to spoil my day...I'm happy today coz the hols are coming...it's quite a relief to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday working life...so kids if u r out there...working life isn't that bed of roses you know...it's stressful and exhausting my cell membranes. Being a teacher isn't that easy...I get very worked up when people says "Teacher easy what! Half day, mark books and get the holidays off!" Yeah right! Want the truth? It's a dog's life! The reason I'm complaining is when my mood gets downhill but on usual days I love my job! I chose this path and I'm gonna go through it!

Let's just say I'm full of complaints these days because the wrong people crosses my life these days...shitty people, I mean...I can't stand arrogance...Arrogance just doesn't click with me!
I read an email sent by my friend, Munirah. It was about people who are born in the month of May. That's me!

Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered(true, I'm hot tempered!). Attracts others (haha)and loves attention(ok I admit it). Deep feelings. Beautiful physically(HAHAHA) and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Shy towards opposite sex(true!). Easily consoled. Systematic (me!me!). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Good imagination (well what do u expect from a dreamer?). Weak breathing(I'm asthmatic). Loves literature and the arts(well I'm a romantic at heart). Loves travelling(YES!). Restless(that's what my hubby says). Not having many children(now I know why I am not blessed with a child yet). Hardworking(but never recognized). High-spirited.

I have said my piece!

Sunday, August 06, 2006




Last Sat, me and family went to the Esplanade to watch the Italy's team fireworks. It was a beautiful and romantic moment. I love fireworks! There were so many people around. My sis was pissed with a guy coz he shouted at us to sit ...come on...we were not the only ones to stand. Anyway, the fireworks was up high in the sky, not as if it's on stage. If I were there to witness the selfish brat, I would have told him that Singaporeans fear fines and there were not a sign board to indicate that we should sit while watching the fireworks. Come on, lah! Do be more mature k...it's just a 15 mins show and
we don't give a shit who should sit or stand!


I have said my piece!

Saturday, August 05, 2006


A naive child is excusable but an adult...it casts a shadow on their character...A friend of mine not a close one actually, is one who falls into this category...When I look at her and listens to her, I think to myself...is she pretending to be one or is she one? Not only that, she says the wrong things at the wrong time...well in fact the wrong things come out at unexpected time and it's quite hard to remedy the situation. A child is a child...to handle one it takes a skill...patience...Not that I am trying to brag...I do have the qualifications as a counsellor...I am not a self-declared quack who thinks with a little bit of experience, I can pronounce myself as one...Yesterday, whatever I have learnt comes in place....finally after two years of being forgotten by the school that I do have an Advanced Dip in Counselling.
I love my children...I am not ashamed of saying it for the fact that I truly love them with all my heart. If someone do agitate them or put them in a threatening position, I want to be there with them...but it is quite hard when an ignorant person tries to remedy the situation with bullshit! I was reading Afiqah's blog just now...about people who looks down on the Malays...seriously I am not a Malay but I have considered myself as one as I am Malay in every way...coming back to the topic...even in the working life, the Malays are not given opportunities...:) I do feel disheartened at times when I know I am qualified to do something but things go to the wrong people...yesterday I took a stand and declared....I am not a policeman to do investigations and find out who's wrong and who's not...it's not in my nature...what I need to know is my loved ones are in the right safe place, that's all! Well truthfully, I've resigned myself to a life of total commitment to my loved ones...and never in search of fame or recognition.

I started my classes today in the evening....although I am exhausted, I am still rather excited about the prospect of studying again. My grey cells need to work! I was telling Najib yesterday evening when we came back from my class...that I am actually afraid of going back to school...actually I am terrified but after Dr Buxton, I was put at ease and after listening to 3 hours of lecture with Kalpana, I feel energised and I am still felling a renewed burst of interest towards achieving my goal. Fours years is my target...I'm gonna make it and get through with this...I will and I know it!

I have said my piece!

Tuesday, August 01, 2006


"As humans, we die."

I shudder at the thought of death...

I was watching Grey's Anatomy yesterday...Dr. Grey's hand was inside her patient's chest holding on to an explosive...And I remember Cristina saying, "Y ou know those movies where there is always a hero and then there's the other guy, You know, the guy who sees danger and then runs in the opposite direction? Be that other guy."

What would you do? The hero or the other guy? Till now, I can't decide which one...I guess it depends on the situation..if it's for my loved ones...I will step up to be the hero...if not...I'll be the villain.

If Meredith's going to die she wants Dr. Burke and the guy from the bomb squad to leave the room so they don't die along with her. The head of the bomb squad asks her to pretend he is someone she likes and focus on his words and he'll get her through this....The room goes white and she's alone with Derek.
Finding the strength she needs from Derek's words, she returns to reality and pulls the explosive out of the patient and hands it to the guy from the bomb squad. He turns and walks out the of the room with it.Meanwhile, Meredith, feeling relieved and thankful that today was not her day to die, follows the bomb squad guy out into the hall and watches as he walks it down the hall to his team. Suddenly the hallway explodes and Meredith is thrown back. The head of the bomb squad has been blown to bits.It was a shock! I was scared for a moment...that could have been anyone there...even me...

The last words from the show is embedded deep in my mind till now..."What would you do if it's your last day on earth?"

For me...

it'll be...a heart wrenching moment

for my loved ones...my husband...my parents...my siblings...my kids...

I LOVE YOU...

I have said my piece!




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