I have been quite active lately. Realizing the fact that I'm not getting any younger and my body will hate me if I don't start to treat it right, I enrolled myself in an exercise centre. 3 times a week I'll be jumping about with Salsa dance, Masala Dance (Hindi Like dance) and Power Yoga. Yesterday I had to miss one of the class, so I decided to take up the offer to walk up Taman Melawati Hill. Got up at 7:15 and rushed out.
It was a nice peaceful walk. We took about an hour to go up and down the hill. My friend, Sharon is a committee member to save the hill from being abused by developers, so we had to stop a few times to say hello to the residence.
I'm going to spend the whole day baking today and am going to try my skills in cake decorating. Next week I'll have a real cake decorating class with Azreen.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Saturday, January 12, 2008
A friend's Prize Giving Ceremony.
Today, I felt very happy. I was with Jennifer's advance students throughout the day. I never missed her Prize Giving presentation.
She had 2 sessions and I was in charge in the children's room. In the morning, I took 20 mins to explain what 5 steps Jet Plane Progress is all about. After that, we all enjoyed some sand art activities.
For the afternoon session, after some sharing about the high achievers' camp, we had a sudoku's competition.
Can't wait for my Bird Park's Excursion in March.
She had 2 sessions and I was in charge in the children's room. In the morning, I took 20 mins to explain what 5 steps Jet Plane Progress is all about. After that, we all enjoyed some sand art activities.
For the afternoon session, after some sharing about the high achievers' camp, we had a sudoku's competition.
Can't wait for my Bird Park's Excursion in March.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Another Mood Swing
Not from me but my staff. I'm tired of having to deal with mood swings.....enough of my own already!!!!
How can you deal with your longest serving staff who has mood swings? Is it hormone or just that's how she is? I even had to ask another staff if she was having a bad mood because of me or is it just her?
How can you deal with your longest serving staff who has mood swings? Is it hormone or just that's how she is? I even had to ask another staff if she was having a bad mood because of me or is it just her?
Reunion after reunion
I have been amusing myself with being involved with our BBGS reunion committee lately. To start the ball rolling, I have done 2 mini reunions so far. Yesterday's reunion was a hit. 10 turned up and everyone was happy. We exchanged presents and we shared out the bill!
I haven't seen some of them for ages. 3 of them have not seen me for 20 years. Funny how we all still looked the same.
Yesterday, some of the topic being discussed were about lasik operation for the eyes, nicest frames for glasses. It got me wonder what would the topics be in the next 10 years. Dentures and hip replacement? Botox and Liposuction? God knows.
We're all looking forward to our Class of '88 Reunion in April. I'm working hard to get in shape. Thanks to Yoga, Salsa Classes and Masala Dance, I've already lost quite a bit!!!
I haven't seen some of them for ages. 3 of them have not seen me for 20 years. Funny how we all still looked the same.
Yesterday, some of the topic being discussed were about lasik operation for the eyes, nicest frames for glasses. It got me wonder what would the topics be in the next 10 years. Dentures and hip replacement? Botox and Liposuction? God knows.
We're all looking forward to our Class of '88 Reunion in April. I'm working hard to get in shape. Thanks to Yoga, Salsa Classes and Masala Dance, I've already lost quite a bit!!!
Busy means good.
From the day we started last week, I've been busy. To date, we have almost 20 new enrollments. I hope by end of this month, we'll get our numbers back. We lost a lot of students in November and December period. A lot of the students moved away, some decided to take a break.
Today was quite challenging. I had to test 9 students, and on top of that, one of my staff was having a mood swing. And "ALL" my 70 students turned up today. I'm suppose to be flat now, but I'm still sitting here writing this blog.
I have not updated this blog and I think I should. I've lost touch in my writing.
Today was quite challenging. I had to test 9 students, and on top of that, one of my staff was having a mood swing. And "ALL" my 70 students turned up today. I'm suppose to be flat now, but I'm still sitting here writing this blog.
I have not updated this blog and I think I should. I've lost touch in my writing.
Monday, January 07, 2008
New Year Resolution
Since I started this blog, I've not really talked much about me and myself. Just the relationship I have with my centre. Sometimes I wonder if what I have been writing is what I really feel. Most of the time I am touched by what the children say and the little things that tickle me right into the bones. There are times when nothing would tickle, and all that I can do is weep.
Year 2007 was a real challenging year for me. At the centre, and in life. No matter what, I had to go through it all with bravery and optimism.
This year, I have to be even stronger.
Year 2007 was a real challenging year for me. At the centre, and in life. No matter what, I had to go through it all with bravery and optimism.
This year, I have to be even stronger.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Happy 2008!!!!! Happy 10th Year Anniversary!!!
I feel like I've been given some kind of freedom in my life and career at this point. Being 10 has given me that impact probably. It sounds awesome to declare...I've been doing this for 10 years!!!!
A 10 year old child has gone through just enough challenges and has matured just enough to be able to be independent. I feel similar.
I want to do much more than just making sure they meet their goals this year. I would make sure they learn some basic life skills at the centre. I'm really looking forward to it all.
I would like to thank parents most of all for their support and guidance in every way they can. Life is about learning. Teachers can learn from their students and parents too.
A 10 year old child has gone through just enough challenges and has matured just enough to be able to be independent. I feel similar.
I want to do much more than just making sure they meet their goals this year. I would make sure they learn some basic life skills at the centre. I'm really looking forward to it all.
I would like to thank parents most of all for their support and guidance in every way they can. Life is about learning. Teachers can learn from their students and parents too.
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