What A Waste!

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The principal of SMK Katibas gave me a call this morning.
Of course, I asked about the amenities & infrastructure available on school grounds.
I was also able to finalise my travel plan.
(The details are in my previous post)

The best part of the conversation occurred towards the end...

Principal: So ah what is your major?
Me: TESL.
Principal: English ah... gooood?... which university?
Me: Victoria University of Wellington.
Principal: oooh... that one... ahh... Australia.. no, New Zealand, ah?
Me: Yes, New-- **before I could finish**
Principal: **heavy chinese accent** WADD AY WAAAAAIST!!!
Me: ...... er... no la, the country needs me-- **before I could finish**
Principal: Okay. Okay. Nevermind. I'll meet you there on Sunday.
Me: Looking forward to it!

wad ay waaaaist!!!
picture taken from inmagine.com

hahaha~~
I think I'm going to love my principal.

Comments

  1. Najib Azmi9/1/09 14:28

    i kinda imagine it said in a 'what a shame and dissapoinment'-like. something like tht?

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  2. Anonymous9/1/09 15:56

    teacher ar...
    gv me la!!

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  3. Ezra9/1/09 17:56

    hehehe...
    gr8 conversation..huhuhu.
    i'm sure u'll love him...

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  4. Anonymous9/1/09 19:54

    Haha! Your pengetua sounds humble in a way.. Good for you!!!

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  5. ahseng10/1/09 00:01

    he is probably asking for ur waistline!!
    "what is ur waist"

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  6. glo teng10/1/09 08:00

    haha. sounds like a nice guy ;) have fun!

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  7. Jarod Yong10/1/09 23:42

    He definately sounds like a great person who makes sarcastic comments once in a while.
    Cant wait to be in school!

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  8. Nigel J. W. Ong13/1/09 18:00

    from your description, the school doesnt seem to be too bad. i think its going to be a good place to start your career.

    enjoy!

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  9. Jarod Yong18/1/09 00:47

    Thanks, Nigel!
    It IS a good place to start my career!
    =)

    ReplyDelete

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