Life as we know it has ended, we are forever changed

Our city state is built upon the backs and visions of migrants. Most of us come from migrant ancestry. The pandemic makes no distinction, it's continued propagation taxes the healthcare system. The quick community spread is not only due to living conditions but the culture of BAU in a country state that has never allowed itself to be stalled. Its continued exponential spread uncovers and addresses but some of many weak links and blind spots that surfaced. We need to do better to care for each and every life, whether or not they have the financial means, those infected and all who will be. We are born of migrant stories too, yet to this day, we have not done enough to take care of those who keep the country going. What is meritocracy, when humanity is battling a disfunctional moral compass? Collective wisdom critical now, solutions focus; just hold the blame. No need to damn authorities, but we do need to do better. Truth is, some of the individual dumb decisions, committed in a moment of folly, for selfish myopic reasons, would irreversible change the fates of others who may not survive the complications of the illness. Civic-mindedness and grace to forgive, may appease the frustration, but we would all not be at ease with our own conscience if we have not done our utmost to expand our circle of influence to take effective action. Do what we can within our means, lest we be the downfall of others. May we all strive to drive sense into the hearts of those about us, and increase compassion to include more we can care for, if we are to beat this. Implore moral courage in communities to talk down poor and flawed conceptual discussions, before minority idiocy becomes public policy. Else we are as guilty of inaction. Staying home is not action, it is a minor temporary inconvenience for some; making a positive difference in the world by starting with the decision to be an asset to others, daily, that is action. Resources and alignment to selfless causes, will then come. It's never been resource limitations, its always been moral urgency or rather, its dalliance. May the pandemic that has opened our eyes, move our hands, just as it has moved our mouths.

HOME-BASE EVERYTHING... Times are achanging!

It takes a village to raise a child, nothing yet said if you've got yourself more than one XD ...for not all children are satisfied to conform to mediocrity, and yet others have callings beyond what their families are prepared for. We all do what little we can, God will find a way, He is the shepherd, and with Him, we are never lost.

Life throws many challenges, but if we miss opportunities simply because of comfort and convenience, we would undoubtedly be poorer for it

Seeing a surge in masked students congregating at sports facilities, asking to sit out of sports and training. Please, if one is unwell, do ensure separation from others, especially when coughing, sneezing and wheezing. However, it seems like a learned response, that the ill immediately cough and clear their throats in our general direction, as if to prove they are genuinely unwell, whenever we staff approach them to enquire on their well-being or even to converse.

Gentle reminder to students, not to come in for community sports session when ill (flu, fever, cough), though if you must come in to observe the session, it is a then a civic responsibility, especially during these trying times, to be considerate of those with vulnerable family members, namely, the aged and the young, whose immunity may not survive a strong viral infection. Never thought I'd say it, but thank you all for your attention to personal hygiene and kind cooperation, as we do our utmost to carry on with life at large, with an eye for personal accountability, and prudence. Mask up, maintain separation, while avoiding cross contamination of items and equipment.

Advocate eating, sleeping and hydrating well, balance your diet with adequate fruits and vitamins, so as to ensure a stronger immune system, and more critically be disciplined in getting routine exercise. In a time of workaholic-ism, this may even be a stoic reminder and excellent time to advocate nutritional needs and self-care. Take care all, rest where possible, for the longer academic and life journey ahead with Sports & Wellness, my friends!

"...this is madness!?!!" "THIS... IS... PE!!!"

There are good days, and there are trying days, but the days spent alongside this amazing team of spirited 'Movement Educators' are true blessings we can count on. Between the 'hellgates' of nCoV, conscientious personal hygiene advocacy & body fluid isolation briefings, hurried working lunches, stoic perimeter patrols, grim temperature screenings, throngs of guests & graduates streaming into campus for Graduation week, IPPT training & trial assessments, tedious admin processes, after-hours gym duties, student make up hours, CCA guidance & development, sports coaching sessions, strength conditioning rehab/prehab remedial training, student counselling, CA dialogues, First Aid rendering, differentiated coaching, special needs interventions and youth leadership development... I am truly grateful for your strength, and camaraderie in this amazing Phalanx of the Physical Education and Sports Dept! We ARE Physical Educators!!! Blessed by choice, to stand together! ...tonight, please, dine well, take care of yourselves, brothers and sisters, the legacy you build will always be appreciated, as I take this moment to reflect in gratitude, and thank each and every one of you for moulding minds, moving the seemingly immovable, motivating hearts, and inspiring positivity each new day!!!

Go... Team!!!

Growing up, growing older... feeling younger 💪

To each his own.. impart skills, equip values, and above all, allow self expression... we've all got but one unique life, it's our penultimate call to decide whether to traisp, meander, saunter, sprint or crawl... we're not going to regret living with purpose, however odd the purpose, but we're going to be sore about  not finding a semblence of a higher purpose... be kind to all we meet, for they are working on being better versions of themselves, some just dont know it yet, but they will, trust me, it's not worth sweating over the small stuff, and the secret's out, it's mostly small stuff... so think big, open up yer hearts and love, live! You owe it to yourself, and the people  whose lives will yet be transformed by your efforts upon the adventure that is YOUR life!!! In turn, be they inspired, influenced, guided, repelled, convicted in shared or opposing beliefs, its not ours to bemoan nor begrudge... If there's anything we can or must... just be... NICE, ALWAYS!!!