a new environment

I've started taking Chemistry lessons from a Mr Chin now, so I can't attend myf(sigh). Had to keep Saturday off for many, many important events. I liked my previous teacher, Mr Hee, whom I joined his class last year, but his classes were on a Saturday afternoon.

Mr Chin's method of teaching reminded me a great deal of Mr Chee's (of Wijaya) sarcasm.

On my first day:
Him: You girl!
You're new here?
Pick up your pen and start writing now!
I'm not talking to the wall lah. I'm talking to her - and he looks at me(when the students looked around).

Embarrassed, I started writing while he dictates.

Him: You'll see that more people will be joining my class later when they start doing badly in their exams.

In the middle of describing aluminium properties....
He wrote "non-odourable" on the board. Means no smell, he says.
(Clearly it shows he has aged.)

On the second day, he corrected himself.
"I was cracking my head for the word - odourless. Haihya. Correct your notes."

When he noticed a number of the students didn't complete the objective questions, he'll go
"You people are lazy. If you follow my advice, go home and study, do your homework and come to my class with full attendance, u'll get your A."
"You are so stupid. I told you aluminium can't be extracted by chemicals. At that time they haven't discovered electricity yet!!" (all hail Alessandro Volta for his batteries).
"Only know how to wait for answers."
And he goes on and on about it.

"Don't be like this certain boy who was in my class last time."
The scenario:
Him: I told you to use your head.
Boy: I'm using my brain.
Him: You have to use your head because you don't have a brain! (while suppressing a triumphant smile)
Never argue with a teacher, he says.

The big reminder from him: 6 more months to STPM.

I've concluded that he's good, albeit irritable and a cynical, serious man.

Currently listening to: The Piano(1993) OST
Currently feeling: tired