Thursday, December 11, 2008

Money Money Money

" Money is the route of all evil". Too true right ? When I first joined my school , as part of the contract agreement , it states that I have to do administration work . Which is okay for me but I was not prepared for what was to come, that is , it is also my duty as a teacher to register children and collect school fees plus registration fees . Now, it is not something that I would like to hear but then again If I did all these thing , it would only mean one thing and it's called learning something new . This sounds easy right ?
The first thing I did was to study briefly the fee structure and sum up whatever that I could . Then I would calculate the cost and also learn how to charge half quarterly fees . I was quite uneasy whenever a parent would come by the school to register and seeing this , my principal decided to let me handle all the stocks of the uniforms . So my job is to write down and get parents to sign the stock book once the uniform is taken.
My life was fine for awhile , until she had a meeting and told us that we each had to take turns to collect fees / registration fees . Yikes ! I calmed myself down and told myself not to panic . Yesterday was my turn to collect the fees .The first parent arrived . I took the file and I began my work . With my hands trembling , I took the bull by it's horn and I must say I was pretty proud of myself . With payment in hand ,
( I counted the money three times !!!!) I issued the receipt and handed the uniforms to the parent.
Everything went on just fine until......................... it was time to hand over the cash . I handed everything to my friend but it was short ( can't tell you how much ) . We counted it again and again . Finally my friend , asked me if I put the money elsewhere . True to what she asked me, I found the money in my pocket . Yahoo !!!! I remember now , I put the money into my pocket not to take it home silly !!! I put in into my pocket because I had to fill in some details and I told my self that I must not forget to put the money in the envelope . Anyway with that being settled , I went home for lunch and to get my forty winks !!!! That's life everybody .

Monday, December 8, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS PT 2

I have missed out something and here is the correct one .

C -- is for the challenges that you take .


O -- is for being open and willing to share with others,


N -- is for the neatness that you look for .


G -- is for the great work that you have done .


R -- is for always being ready.


A -- is for being awesome.


T -- is for the thanks that you get.


U -- is for always being you.


L -- is for all the laughter that you have in life .


A -- is for being aware of things.


T -- is for the tears that you shed when you're sad.


I -- is for telling that there is no I but WE.


O -- is for the one that you seek .


N -- is for all the nicest things that you say .


S -- is for all the smiles that you get.

CONGRATULATIONS

C -- is for the challenges that you take .


O -- is for being open and willing to share.


N -- is for the neatness that you look for.


G -- is for the great work that you have done.


R -- is for always being ready to face a challenge.


A -- is for being awesome.


T -- is for the thanks you get .


I -- is for telling that there is no ' I ' but there's 'us'.


O -- is for the one that you seek .


N -- is for all the nicest things that you say .


S -- is for all the smiles that you get when everything is done.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

It Has Been Awhile And I was Thinking.

It has been awhile since I published a post in my blog . With the holidays and all I feel a little lazy. For one , I am actually waiting to get back to work and yes you might think that I am crazy but what else could I do ? I mean the brain and body are so used to working . A friend of mine once told me to work less and enjoy more . It's a good suggestion and just a few days ago I was bragging to my parents that I may just do that . Easier said than done .
I am trying very hard to enjoy the day and relax a little . Sleep ? How can I . I mean if it's not each time that I really need a nap then it's okay to . But to take a nap every afternoon is something else . For now since I am on a long break I should just relax by watching T.V. or just listen to some music . Since I have been on this special break as I like to call it , my thoughts are with the people of Mumbai , those who lost their lives and to those who lost their loved ones in the shooting . Not to mention the landslide in Bukit Antarabangsa too . It really saddens me to read or even think , that such a thing could happen in this modern day world.
Yesterday, in church we prayed for the victims in Mumbai . Today I am sure that millions will also pray for those who did not make it in the landslide this morning . We all need prayers to go on . It will not be easy but I am sure that if we all could come together in some little way , it just might help to ease the burden that we each carry on our shoulders. As I end this I wish for a peaceful 2009 .

Monday, December 1, 2008

Strength

Please don't ask me where do I get my strength from . Yes I will sigh and say that I am tired and I need a time out to myself but when I wake up in the morning , I will do it all over again with my streangth in me . How do I do it ? I would say that I get my strength from my family and friends . The main person who gives us strength is GOD . Before I go on this is not a spiritual article its just my thoughts .
Now , my parents have given not only love but inner strength as well for us to go on in life . We , that is my sister and I take our hats off to them . My dad is kinda special to us girls . He is a strong willed man and as for my mother , she is outspoken and many would agree with me when I say that my mum is a helpful person . I used to remember when it was quite tough for us , they will not only advice us but they also encouraged us to go on . To embrace life with our eyes open , live life to the fullest and to be the best that we could .
They also said that when you do something , do it like it will be your last . Do it with your heart and soul . Never fear for the strength within you will never fail you in time of need . With this inner strength in us , we have overcome many obstacles . These simple lessons in life will be passed down from one generation to the next . As they say love and strength goes hand in hand like a circle it has no ending . If you don't believe me just take a look at your wedding ring . There is no end.It's forever.