I've been away.....from the blogging world!

I've not visited this page for a long time and I am totally lost. Not even knowing how to get to the writing bar. I was so into blogging when I first started it. At some point I was told not to disclose too much about myself. I became rigid and not sure how to deliver how I feel. I must start to write freely. I think that's what blogging is all about.

Newly set focus

I've settled the differences with my Area Manager. Now, my focus is to start my worksheet studies. It's something I've not done for a long time. It's not a good sign, but it's never too late to start.

Have I done enough?

I've been too busy focusing communication at the centre. In march, I've done a lot of report writing. Every students now have a report card. This year, I decided to make use of the Communication Diary and reach out to parents. 

So far, I've got a lot of feedback. 

I have a new Area Manager.  I think this has become a yearly event in the company. Everytime we get a new area manager (AM) , a lot of new things will be pushed to us. My last AM helped me a lot with putting the centre to a higher standard, and as a result, I'm getting a Best Achievement Award (BAA) this April. 

My new AM is pushing me to renew my KQS (Quality Standard) as soon as possible. We were given 60 criteria to fulfill before we can be granted the Certification. I have fulfilled 59 out of 60. It's a torture to not get it, when you know you're being pressured to get it. 

Sometimes, I feel that it's an unnecessary burden!

What a beginning

After a long break, I went back to work on Monday, 5th Jan. I had terrible ache all over my body by end of the day. Not to mention, mood swing throughout the day. I thought the 2nd day would be better, but I was wrong. Emotionaly, I was just not ready. I thought I was.

I think next time, I should not take such a long break. It's just not too good for me.

Luckily, first thing on Monday morning i received two letters from my teenage students who have gone to the camp and made to write to me. They had nice things to say, and were also apologetic about not making me happy sometimes. That tickled me.

New Year, New Vision, New Idea, New ME!!!

After a bad New Year's Eve last year, of locking myself in a dark room, this year, I decided to go out. Not just go out, but celebrate the new year.....with nice dinner, good friends, fireworks, dancing, and sweat!!! I think the last time I had as much fun during New Year's eve was 20 years ago.

I remembered one time being stuck in a room full of middle aged ladies I don't even know 80% of them. What a way to welcome the new year.

Anyway, that's all behind me now.

The fireworks display at 12.00 am on the 1st of January, symbolizes victory and craziness I've had for the past years. I take it positively by having a vision to make a mark in my life this year. I have an aim to create a better and happy working place. I want to expand into other areas and focus on more than just one thing. I am going to be a real entrepreneur. 10 years training is good for me and it's time to diversify.

I can't wait to get back to work on Monday.

In the running....

Every year, the company will award Instructors who are able to fulfill some criteria they have set. The criteria was set to create certain standard in the instruction, communication and management levels. I was told this year, that I'm in the running for the award. It is called Best Achievement Award. I was also told that this year only 12 instructors are in the running out of 200 something instructors.

I think that was the best piece of news I've received this year.....or perhaps in my entire career in instruction. Getting it will boost my level of happiness, a gift to myself for surviving for the last 10 years.

Busy Holiday!!!

This year, I decided to start doing what I plan to do after the new year much earlier. I thought, if i've decided to do something, I should just start anyway. Why should I wait for the new year..right? I started going to the gym right after my Subuh Prayer (about 6 am) and start sleeping earlier (before midnight!).

I started right after our year end holiday, and am feeling good about it because I don't feel my holiday is wasted.

I do miss my stdents though! especially the small ones.