October 29th, 2011
1 day to Institute
Happy picture because this is a happy post!
Happy post because I’m finally leaving tomorrow for Institute (Teach For Malaysia’s training for two months) (back story: I’ll be joining Teach For Malaysia’s first cohort and will be teaching in a rural government school in Negeri Sembilan next year for 2 years)
I’ve been talking and waiting for this day for FIVE months since my graduation, so it feels quite surreal that it’s finally becoming a reality! I just finished packing and it was the hardest packing session I’ve ever done because I cannot bring ANYTHING in my wardrobe T___T
We’re only allowed to wear baju kurung during the formal sessions (7am-9pm everyday), and only trackpants and big t-shirts outside those times. So……yeah…..bye bye pretty dresses, scanty shorts and nice tops for the next 2 months and 2 years. (This is probably my biggest sacrifice 
)
Trackpants from high school days. For some reason, they’re a lot longer and bigger than I’d remembered them to be, I think I’ve shrunk in height. Honey, I shrunk my legs!
Bye bye, my entire wardrobe. Awesome maxi dress from Vanity Dreams.
Cute stationery, moleskin, Murakami, kindle, Teaching As Leadership textbook – I’m all set and ready for Institute!
This was taken on the way to my future school last week. Very picturesque 2.5 hour ride but I got too carsick to fully appreciate the view. There’s no highway to Simpang Durian, and the entire ride there was through extremely winding roads that have no street lamps. I don’t foresee myself coming back for the next 2 years, bye bye civilization!
Other random pictures from my phone:
Very happy day cause I got Murakami’s latest book! I’ve read all his other books so I was pretty determined to get this one as soon as it came out too. Could have gotten it on my kindle, but I’m a true fan *teary eyes from overwhelming loyalty
Before my haircut a few days ago. I was so tempted to get a super short haircut again, but I’ve waited almost two years for my hair to grow from my previous short boycut so I chickened out 
This is all extensions by the way, my hair is not that long
Real hair length
This was taken a while ago while I was still volunteering at the refugee school. I was on a very competitive batu seremban competition with a bunch of 11 year olds. Lost terribly to all of them. The champion of batu seremban in that class was this small Myanmarese boy who was super good!
They were all damn cute, when I was on the verge of losing, everyone kept trying to encourage me. “Teacher, don’t throw so high! Teacher, you can do it!” and when I managed to complete one round, everyone clapped enthusiastically and gave me a “I know you can do it” look T_______T
I love kids so much T____T
We conducted an experiment in class the other day on density columns!
Sorry suddenly jump to a picture of food wtf. This is the making of maggi goreng with luncheon meat
Tastes really good but not as good as mamak standard yet. Need to spend more time standing next to the mamak guy while he cooks so I can steal his skillz
The day I got a pimple so big I almost got swallowed whole by it. Pimple doesn’t look malicious here, but it was so evil that I could hear it plotting for my demise. Popped it THREE times and it finally died a slow painful death. Took 2 weeks to recover. Moral of the story: drink more water
When Angie was here last week! Crashed someone’s birthday party at Kampachi *awkward smile
That’s all, I don’t know when I’ll get to blog again. Do follow my Twitter for more regular updates, especially if you want to know how the training goes and know more about my teacher life!
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whr did u do ur extensions?and how much did it cost?
oh dear!!! gonna miss you tonzzz!!! i can’t believe its actually happening!!!!
Salute u!!!! Cheering you all the way!!!!
To chasing dreams and catching dreams and making them happen!!!
To Suetsome!!!!
eh u see. u look damn skinny n tall in the maxi lor! i conclude you should wear more maxis!
its not weird at all “=_=
still dunno why u kept insisting you look weird in maxis. ISH
you will be a super powerhouse in wherever you are placed
All the best <3
Hi there! First timer here. I’m glad know that you’re looking forward into joining the program. Not many are even willing to join such programs nowadays. I even doubt if I’d do it myself. You’re doing a great community service. The country needs more young people like you. All the best for the next two years! You have my full support!
All the best Suet!
And you do look awesome in that maxi!
All the best Suet! You can do it! Can’t wait to see your updates as a teacher
bye bye suet li! have fun and remember to take more pictures of cute schoolboys and help me ask each and everyone of them the do you mind older women question and give those who don’t mind my email address wtf. but let me see his photo first wtf
all the best and am looking forward to hear your awesome experience you will be gaining there
it’s not an easy road taken but it’ll be worth it i’m sure.
take care!
good luck dear! awesome cikgu suet in the making
Wah! Happy to know you finally begin your days as Teacher Liew.
Which part in NS?
Big sacrifire la… No more fancy clothing…
Keep us updated…!
bye bye wardrobe for you means hello more clothes for me! yay! I LOVE YOU, TEACH FOR MALAYSIA!
well it sounds like a very exciting adventure coming up! two years away in a rural area without leaving…hopefully you do find a place to update / blog / twitter. best of luck =)
all the best and good luck! i would not have really known about teach for malaysia if you had not written about it (with such passion) in your blog… and now i’m drawn in to it too! your determination to make changes to our country GMH.(: i hope there’s wifi wherever you are so that you’ll keep on blogging! (:
Good job on TfM. Keep it up.
Yup, you do look really nice in the Maxi dress. And I really like your smile, the first pic.
Stay cool!
My makngah just called me and told me she’s in IAB Genting now cos she has work then i was like oh yaaaa theres a 2 month training right i read from a blog then she said yes then i told her if she meets someone named suet li tell her i said hi and she said okay wtf
Good luck and all the best Suet Li…let us know how it goes aite…
miss u suet.. bye for now.. ur maggi goreng look very good..^^
It’s a great thing what you’re doing for Malaysia. I wish there were people out there like you committed and willing to contribute to help nurture our young generations for a better future which I am sure there are some. You’re an inspiration to young ones and I’m sure they’ll look up to you
Good luck and all the best my dear