Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Autograph Book Rhymes


When I was young in primary school, getting teachers and classmates to write, draw and sign on your autograph book was very popular. The book came with many pages of different colors. I think this is a good practice to remember them. Maybe with social media, this form of practice may become obsolete. But, because of social media like Facebook, we are now feeling nostalgic about what were written on the autograph books. Many of the ex-classmates have grown up are eagerly sharing their memories.
Below are some rhymes that I still remember:

Rhyme 1
In this book of mine
I hope you don’t mind
To write a few lines
For me to remember you as years go by

(Note: This opening rhyme was used by the owner and written on the first page of the autograph book.)

Rhyme 2
In this page of blue
I send my love to you
Nothing more, nothing less
Just the guy you know best

(Note: This rhyme must be written on a blue colored page.)

Rhyme 3
Remember the ‘M’
Remember the ‘E’
Join them together and remember ‘ME’

Rhyme 4
I like coffee
I like tea
I like you to remember me

Rhyme 5
ITALY – I Trust and Love You!

Rhyme 6
FRANCE – Friendship Remains and Never Can Ends!

Rhyme 7
I think and I think
I fill my pen with ink
I write and I write
An autograph in this page of white

Friday, September 30, 2011

Children’s Day 2011


This year, Children Day falls on Saturday 1st October 2011 in Singapore. Shopping malls, schools, and childcare centers will hold memorable events to allow children to enjoy. Children in Singapore are extremely fortunate to enjoy love and care from their parents. All parents will find it a joy to see their child grow up to be a responsible person. Children’s Day can be used as family bonding events for parents to be close to the children.

I’ve written some jokes for children. I hope they can enjoy them.


Tour Guide on a Coach Speaking to Tourists
On my left is the Singapore Flyer and on my right is the Marina Bay Sands Casino. In the Flyer, you can see the birds fly. In the Casino, you can see money flies.

Father Painting the House
Child: Dad! What are you doing?
Dad: I’m painting the house.
Child: Can I help you to paint the house?
Dad: No, you are still young.
Child: But, I’ve already prepared my coloring palette and brushes.

Children Arithmetic
Teacher: What is one plus one?
Child: Three.
Teacher: Why is it three?
Child: My father plus my mother and then come out me from my mummy’s tummy

Mother Scolding Child
Mother: Look at your lousy examination results. Why are you so stupid?
Child: I’ve your genes.

Red Color Blessings
Child: Dad, why is it during Chinese New Year, a lot of things are red in color.
Dad: Red color represents blessings.
Child: Here is my report card of blessings. See, so many red marks.

Children Comparing Fathers
Child A: My father is very rich. I live in a big house. Every morning, he drives me to school in a big car.
Child B: My father is very strong. He can stop the traffic with one hand to help me cross the road.
Child A: Your father is superman.
Child B: No. My father is the school traffic warden.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Singapore Presidential Election 2011


In this Presidential Election 2011, I’ve observed that the number seven appears several times. Below is the list of observations:

  1. Polling Day was on 27 August 2011.
  2. Elected President Tony Tan’s is 71 years old at date of election.
  3. His birth date is 7 February 1940.
  4. His commonly used name Tony Tan consists of 7 characters.
  5. His full name Tony Tan Keng Yam has 14 characters. The number 14 is a multiple of 7.
  6. Number of votes more than Dr Tan Cheng Bock is 7269.
  7. Percentage of margin won over Dr Tan Cheng Bock is 0.34; 3 plus 4 adds up to 7.

Dr Tan Cheng Bock could have won the Presidential Election if Tan Kin Lian and/or Tan Jee Say decided not to stand for election. The number seven gives Dr Tony Tan a special blessing to be Singapore seventh President.