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Friday, December 19, 2008
Long Post~
It's been some time that I've blogged and my last post was about half a year ago.
Lots of things to update...
1) Work
Life in school had been fulfilling for the past half a year. I wasn't teaching a high ability class; rather it was a low ability class with many so-called 'notorious' kids. Still being the form teacher and seeing them acquire knowledge everyday had been very satisfying. I do hope that this zest of mine will stay ever as I follow up to teach them next year.
I’m had mixed feelings when I heard that I will be teaching them next year. I just graduated and am still considered a ‘new’ teacher. I’m uncertain about a lot of things. Would I be shortchanging them on knowledge? Would I be able to handle kids that are under a lot of stress? Would I be able to control the class well? It’s like tons of questions popped out in my mind.
On the contrary, I was excited and joyful about being able to spend one more year with them. I’m not exactly emotionally attached to them. It was just being able to follow up and see the progression of each individual student... It’s like a journey that I had embarked and wish to follow through for PSLE.
Of course, time management will be an issue. Twice a week supplementary classes and on top of that, my CCA day. 3 out of 5 days, I will end late and most likely, heavier work load in markings and admin jobs. So, I got to stick my foot firmly on the ground next year. Persevere and squeeze the kids dry next year in preparations for PSLE. I do wish that all of them will pass and move on to secondary schools.
I’m blessed with good working colleagues for 2008 and most of them rendered help when needed. Next year, I’ll be working with P6 teachers and hopefully, will be able to work in unity. Kindness goes in a cycle and sometimes, it’s start from one simple act. I don’t mind being the person to start the cycle going as long as it makes teaching life fun and joyful.
2) KL Trip
The KL trip was a timely one. Though it was a bit of rush to go during that week, I managed to pull my friend – Rah, along. Work load and stress had already clobbered me even before I stepped into 2009. It’s the meeting of self’s expectations and I do admit, that it could be quite high sometimes. I’m not a perfectionist but I do like to challenge my own limits.
Though we went at the wrong time (where the sale period is not on), tons of walking and thinking at night helps a lot. There wasn’t anything to buy but we went twice to the spa. It’s indeed refreshing, relaxing and worth the money. I don’t think we can get two body massages and spa treatment for S$100… It’s a pity that SL can’t join us.
I had expected a lot from the water park in Sunway Lagoon. However, looking at the water slides, I just felt that the Singapore Wild Wild Wet was much better. It’s surprising to see people in scarves and not taking them off, even at the pool.
A Short Trip but a refreshing one, for me at least.
3) Home
I started shifting my stuff over to Wilson’s place. It feels awkward trying to take my belongings from my home to his. I can’t bring everything over. I don’t have a room big enough to place ALL my stuff. Alas, reality sinks in. I’ve got to split up my stuff and throw whichever needs to be thrown. Decisions, decisions, I have to decide what’s best to bring. The room’s not very big and the cupboard is shared by the 2 of us. I have to compromise a little. Work clothes definite and some of my barang barang.
Some may ask, what’s the big rush shifting over things now? I still have 2 months left, ample time… Apparently not. Next year, I’ve foreseen that I’ll be pretty busy with wedding stuff and teaching in school. Thus, this holidays is the right time to shift things over…
Weekends were burnt painting the room, arranging the furniture, setting up the curtain rod, buying curtains, buying bed sheets, etc. Lots of it was D.I.Y. since it’s cheaper rather than hiring someone to help with the fixing the stuff. Tight budget, but we’ll manage somehow.
4) Wedding
Most of you would have heard the wedding stuff now. Nothing much to say~ but I do hope all of you can make it there. I’m looking forward to my wedding. Getting excited as it draws nearer. Though we’ve been together for almost 10 years, it wasn’t an easy journey. Lots of downs rather than ups till 2008. The ‘ups’ we’ve experience so far were in 2008 after my graduation. Thank God!
5) Friends
I’m glad that I got to meet up XJ during the holidays~ Sometimes, I feel at peace just listening to her. Her voice seems to comfort me in a way, even though I might have tons of things to share and tell her. I’m more of a listener, I think. Though sometimes words I say might be hurtful and piercing in a way, I never meant to mean it in a negative way. I’m frank, yes, only very frank to people that I cherish. I do hope you will be strong and strong in a way that you can be proud of yourself one day. Nothing’s easy but if you try harder enough, it’s possible. It’s just a matter of time before you know you’ve already crossed the hurdle and had moved on in life.
Finally, I get to meet SL and Rah together.
I’m meeting Alaina and gang this Sunday. Looking forward to it.
Lots of things to update...
1) Work
Life in school had been fulfilling for the past half a year. I wasn't teaching a high ability class; rather it was a low ability class with many so-called 'notorious' kids. Still being the form teacher and seeing them acquire knowledge everyday had been very satisfying. I do hope that this zest of mine will stay ever as I follow up to teach them next year.
I’m had mixed feelings when I heard that I will be teaching them next year. I just graduated and am still considered a ‘new’ teacher. I’m uncertain about a lot of things. Would I be shortchanging them on knowledge? Would I be able to handle kids that are under a lot of stress? Would I be able to control the class well? It’s like tons of questions popped out in my mind.
On the contrary, I was excited and joyful about being able to spend one more year with them. I’m not exactly emotionally attached to them. It was just being able to follow up and see the progression of each individual student... It’s like a journey that I had embarked and wish to follow through for PSLE.
Of course, time management will be an issue. Twice a week supplementary classes and on top of that, my CCA day. 3 out of 5 days, I will end late and most likely, heavier work load in markings and admin jobs. So, I got to stick my foot firmly on the ground next year. Persevere and squeeze the kids dry next year in preparations for PSLE. I do wish that all of them will pass and move on to secondary schools.
I’m blessed with good working colleagues for 2008 and most of them rendered help when needed. Next year, I’ll be working with P6 teachers and hopefully, will be able to work in unity. Kindness goes in a cycle and sometimes, it’s start from one simple act. I don’t mind being the person to start the cycle going as long as it makes teaching life fun and joyful.
2) KL Trip
The KL trip was a timely one. Though it was a bit of rush to go during that week, I managed to pull my friend – Rah, along. Work load and stress had already clobbered me even before I stepped into 2009. It’s the meeting of self’s expectations and I do admit, that it could be quite high sometimes. I’m not a perfectionist but I do like to challenge my own limits.
Though we went at the wrong time (where the sale period is not on), tons of walking and thinking at night helps a lot. There wasn’t anything to buy but we went twice to the spa. It’s indeed refreshing, relaxing and worth the money. I don’t think we can get two body massages and spa treatment for S$100… It’s a pity that SL can’t join us.
I had expected a lot from the water park in Sunway Lagoon. However, looking at the water slides, I just felt that the Singapore Wild Wild Wet was much better. It’s surprising to see people in scarves and not taking them off, even at the pool.
A Short Trip but a refreshing one, for me at least.
3) Home
I started shifting my stuff over to Wilson’s place. It feels awkward trying to take my belongings from my home to his. I can’t bring everything over. I don’t have a room big enough to place ALL my stuff. Alas, reality sinks in. I’ve got to split up my stuff and throw whichever needs to be thrown. Decisions, decisions, I have to decide what’s best to bring. The room’s not very big and the cupboard is shared by the 2 of us. I have to compromise a little. Work clothes definite and some of my barang barang.
Some may ask, what’s the big rush shifting over things now? I still have 2 months left, ample time… Apparently not. Next year, I’ve foreseen that I’ll be pretty busy with wedding stuff and teaching in school. Thus, this holidays is the right time to shift things over…
Weekends were burnt painting the room, arranging the furniture, setting up the curtain rod, buying curtains, buying bed sheets, etc. Lots of it was D.I.Y. since it’s cheaper rather than hiring someone to help with the fixing the stuff. Tight budget, but we’ll manage somehow.
4) Wedding
Most of you would have heard the wedding stuff now. Nothing much to say~ but I do hope all of you can make it there. I’m looking forward to my wedding. Getting excited as it draws nearer. Though we’ve been together for almost 10 years, it wasn’t an easy journey. Lots of downs rather than ups till 2008. The ‘ups’ we’ve experience so far were in 2008 after my graduation. Thank God!
5) Friends
I’m glad that I got to meet up XJ during the holidays~ Sometimes, I feel at peace just listening to her. Her voice seems to comfort me in a way, even though I might have tons of things to share and tell her. I’m more of a listener, I think. Though sometimes words I say might be hurtful and piercing in a way, I never meant to mean it in a negative way. I’m frank, yes, only very frank to people that I cherish. I do hope you will be strong and strong in a way that you can be proud of yourself one day. Nothing’s easy but if you try harder enough, it’s possible. It’s just a matter of time before you know you’ve already crossed the hurdle and had moved on in life.
Finally, I get to meet SL and Rah together.
I’m meeting Alaina and gang this Sunday. Looking forward to it.
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