went to the oldest passenger ship (it was built in 1914, 2 years after Titanic) that is currently docked beside vivo city. it's called the MV doulos, where doulos in Greek means servant. you can sign up for a 2 years stint on board if you want to but you have to serve in all areas (big or small) while you are on board to keep the ship going. there are about 350 passengers VOLUNTEERS on board from 40 over nations around the world. They aim to bring knowledge, help and hope to all the nations they visit through the books that they sell. their bestseller all these years is the Bible and that is one book that changed more lives than any other books in the world! the tour guide who brought us around is from brazil and his name is Junior. He has already spent 1 year on board and he enjoys the experience tremendously! He mentioned that there is no culture on board as everyone is all mixed up! he stays with a japanese, an indian and a mexican in a small cabin. seeing them working and living together really amazes me and makes me yield to sign up for it! :D

anyway, i bought two books from the book fair to beef up my knowlege in parenting:
1. 10 secrets for raising sensible, successful kids
2. raising a modern-day knight (a father's role in guiding his son to authentic manhood)

the ship is open to the public until this sat. they will then set sail to philippines! bon voyage! :D

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To all my graduated and current students:

You are cordially invited to my house during this holidays to play with my adorable kids, have a game of badminton, have a chat over some simple snacks and ice cream or have some extra coaching in physix or maths...

It is preferable that you come in small groups so that it is more cosy and easier for us to play host to you.

The date and time is up to you but i would need you to sms me earlier so that i can check my schedule and also prepare for your visit.

alternatively, you can also invite me and my family to your outings or chalets or bbqs that you may be organising this holidays. We will try our best to grace your events if we can! :D

All these are done with a simple intention in mind: I hope to make this holidays an enjoyable and memorable one for you and for me and my family! :D

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