i just wanted to say this to you

no matter how long you have been away, you were never far from our hearts.

no matter if you fail and don't meet up to the standards, you are still loved and accepted.

no matter how many times you screw up, you are still forgiven.

no matter how difficult it is, don't you give up, hang on.

no matter what happens, you will always have my support and shoulder to lean on.

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i've been thinking about stuff recently and i realize... just how much i love having you in my life.

thank you Victoria Elizabeth Phang, for your awesome smiles and laugh

thank you Wee Yen, for cracking a joke when i'm stressed, it helps i assure you : )

thank you Sarah Ti, for being the "sampat" and "siao kia" person you are

thank you Ryan Tan, for being so capable and helpful

thank you Girl, for being sarcastic and funny when i'm stressed up

thank you Kathryn Marie Phang, for letting me bully you

thank you Raquel Ho, your randomness rocks ; )

thank you Roberts, for being you = )

thank you Sophira, for popping by school just on the days i need to see you

thank you Roanne, for caring when i was stressed up

thank you Justine, for being the brutally honest person that you are, its refreshing : )

thank you Hazel, for always being the responsible one, eventhough i know you're tired

thank you Nathaniel, for giving your work your 110% and listening to me

thank you Joel Tan, for being SO CUTE :D

thank you Jason, for never failing to greet me in the morning and when you leave

thank you Chanelle, for being real with life and daring to tell me things

thank you Paul Mae, for making me smile when you come for the Science Grade 5 DVD

thank you Di Fan, for asking me all your wise 7-year old questions

thank you Tetsuo, for giving it your best when i expect you to : )

thank you Tze Yun, for trying your best in every test you take, i'm proud of you

i always thought heroes were those in action movies, those who received prizes or worldwide recognition for their acts of kindness/bravery...

but i'm proud to say that in the classroom... there are heroes there everyday single day. They fight their personal battles, they join forces and face the unknown as a single family unit. There is not a moment where they don't conquer personal fears, the uncertainties they face at school, at home or at church.

in fact, they inspire me. you guys/girls are awesome : ) just to let you know, and that includes all those whose names i didn't mention up there.

keep fighting. keep believing in the right things. keep looking at God. we can win this together (no pun intended)

but honestly, from the bottom of my heart... i love you kids alot. and yes, i'm feeling nostalgic. don't blame me :P i just am..haha