Memento homo

Today's one-pot-dish: Baked Beans Rice 

Last night, got home, run through her school bag. Any homework? Done. 

This one? (Total Defence activity sheet) She says got to colour it. I asked why didn't she colour it during the day. Waste of time to do it at night because we got to do music practise plus online Math sums. So I said she has to skip her supper, ask Colin to do the colouring for her. "Colin, can you colour this for JieJie? We've got other things to do, can you help?". Colin, with a chocolate bun between his teeth, nodded. Kiki: "No...... I want to win the prize" Me: "What prize? Never mind the prize, Colin colours nice and neatly these days." Kiki: "No, must be very nice to win the prize, only two prizes to be given." Me: "Two prizes? You better don't hope for it. There are 29 of you, you won't win any prize, don't get your hopes up."  

Can't we have best of both worlds?

Academic, Economic, Organic, Creative, Investigative worlds in one?

No need to over-think, follow the system where you are, and then venture out a bit here and there. 

These days, the world is literally your oyster if you want it. But remember, you're also an oyster ya. 

Memento homo (remember you are (only) a man)

Origin:  An "Auriga" (A Slave whose job is to chauffeur important military officials ) is also employed by the Dux (Latin for "leader) during Roman Triumph (civil and religious ceremonies) to whisper into the Dux's ear - Memento homo, Memento homo, Memento homo..... 

Memento homo (remember you are (only) a man)