Before I begin , I was suppose to sit down and write however ,I have suffered from a case of writer's block . I am not a writer and I am sure this can happen to anyone . As we all know good things come to an end and yes my long month holidays are up and we begin once again the much awaited new year 2009 . I might as well add that it is the year of the Boar . So as I have said earlier , here I am now still fresh from a week of crying , sniffing , tantrum throwing from the children and whatever else may come , I am ready for the coming week . This time , it will not be over till the kids say it's over !!!
I really must thank my lucky stars for all of the children that I have thought over the years . Some were nice , extra nice , extra crummy but I managed . For this beautiful year ...... yup it's going to be one , I was once again put in charge of a group of nineteen special students . Why you may ask . The answer is simple . It's because they can write , count , colour and willing to listen to instructions . There , now my work gets easier . Since they can do all these , I just have to brush them up a little bit more and I have been smiling since school started !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so overjoyed that I see signs of wanting to learn from these children and I have plans for them . I have encouraged my group of children and they seem to get my drift . That's not all , my afternoon group are not too bad as well . With one not sure how to write , I find the rest amusing and charming . I have some mix fruits in my class which I think are workable and I hope to turn them into polished mix fruits with an attitude plus with a dollop of good cream cheese on the top before graduation takes place .
I am prepared to face the worse and as a teacher if I don't do my best , it only could mean one thing , that I have failed . Before that could happen or take place , I am ready as ever to see to it that my students get the best from me .
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
The New Year 2009
What will the new be like ? I wonder what is in store for me . For one thing nothing is in store . I believe that how we want it to be , is chosen by us . I wish for a good year and a peaceful one . I want to be happy in the things that I do or say . I want to do the things that I have never done before . Stop the worry in my head and go forth like the wind .
How ? I can only say that if I were to allow a tiny seed of hope in my heart and I know that when I nurture this hope , this tiny seed of hope in my heart , it will soon be bigger than the whole universe and that would only mean one thing , to rise above and beyond .To rise to the maximum height of confidence . I would like also to open up my mind to new things and explore what ever comes my way .
All of these that I have just spoken about will not be easy however as I pray and believe in faith ,that I know that I can do this . With small little strides , it will soon be a giant leap . A leap of faith , to a beautiful awakening to something so amazing that only one can touch the skies . I hope to a new beginning and a new tomorrow .
How ? I can only say that if I were to allow a tiny seed of hope in my heart and I know that when I nurture this hope , this tiny seed of hope in my heart , it will soon be bigger than the whole universe and that would only mean one thing , to rise above and beyond .To rise to the maximum height of confidence . I would like also to open up my mind to new things and explore what ever comes my way .
All of these that I have just spoken about will not be easy however as I pray and believe in faith ,that I know that I can do this . With small little strides , it will soon be a giant leap . A leap of faith , to a beautiful awakening to something so amazing that only one can touch the skies . I hope to a new beginning and a new tomorrow .
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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