Consumed by the assignment 40%!! and the exam.. another 40%!!! Encouraged to make this a priority though: "He must increase but I must decrease" John 3:30. Cant wait for Monday to be over. Till then, it's back to deconstructing this journal article for Monday's test and an hourful walk and possible some gym work. Studying and marking make me snack more.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
I get pissed when...
People write into the forum and remind readers how important it is to teach good manners AT SCHOOL. I am not saying it is not our responsibility to do so nor am I saying we have better things to teach. Character development is a big thing, at least at my school. I wonder if the writer has her own kids. Good manners start at home. Most of the time, children spend more time at home than at any other place. Parents should be role models in the way they speak and behave. That's the best form of education for their children. Grrr..
I get pissed more easily when I am PMSsing too. :)
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I get pissed more easily when I am PMSsing too. :)
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A reminder
Dr Jane Goodall, a pioneering British primatologist has a mantra: "begin with knowledge and understanding. Move on to hard work and persistence, then love and compassion that leads to respect for all life." well said but I will say love and compassion to interweave in between everything that we do. I salute a compassionate heart more than intellect.
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Monday, June 27, 2011
a few interesting conversations
I had a few interesting conversations with different ones in the past few days. But my mind is a little preoccupied with study materials and reflections that camce in the course of the first day of work.
I remembered feeling a bit annoyed with a few students because I felt that they were very slow at following instructions. Then I thought how important it is to have compassion, especially when I am teaching a class of a lower ability. An extraordinary amount of compassion because yes, they may be lazy, yes, they may be stubborn, yes, they may not make the effort to do what is right, but they are kids afterall and they are kids whose parents do not spend enough time with them. They are kids who do not have the privilege of experiencing more than they could. I need to bear all these in mind and extend a supernatural amount of grace and mercy to them so I am able to give my best to them in every way. I really must commit the day to the Lord every single morning.
Met the trainee teacher who's going to start taking 3/4 of my English periods for a month starting next week. She's so small sized and soft. I can't help but question her ability to manage my class. We will see how it goes. Poor girl.
Gotto get back to studying. Oh. I am grounded this week. Deliberately ground myself so I can study. Test on Monday. Ganbatte!
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I remembered feeling a bit annoyed with a few students because I felt that they were very slow at following instructions. Then I thought how important it is to have compassion, especially when I am teaching a class of a lower ability. An extraordinary amount of compassion because yes, they may be lazy, yes, they may be stubborn, yes, they may not make the effort to do what is right, but they are kids afterall and they are kids whose parents do not spend enough time with them. They are kids who do not have the privilege of experiencing more than they could. I need to bear all these in mind and extend a supernatural amount of grace and mercy to them so I am able to give my best to them in every way. I really must commit the day to the Lord every single morning.
Met the trainee teacher who's going to start taking 3/4 of my English periods for a month starting next week. She's so small sized and soft. I can't help but question her ability to manage my class. We will see how it goes. Poor girl.
Gotto get back to studying. Oh. I am grounded this week. Deliberately ground myself so I can study. Test on Monday. Ganbatte!
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
It was not a misunderstanding
Common friends (so far I only know 2) tell me it's just a misunderstanding, that we should sit down to talk. And so I did. After several attempts to get us to meet. I can only guess her reluctance to meet alone but basing my guess on what had happened in the previous 2 episodes (that I am not involved with, thankfully) and her vague responses to what I had to clarify, I was left unsatisfied with what I wanted to find out. She asked to move on. She asked that I do not seek further clarification with the other person. After much consideration, I decided to live with what I know. Why? Maybe because I do not want to be more disgusted than I already am. Maybe it's also because i feel heartless and evil grilling for that piece of information just because I want to prove that I am right. Time to let go and move on. Praying for the grace not to let bitterness grow in my heart.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Lost but found: Part 3
I was disturbed by something during service. When the mind is occupied with thoughts that take up a large brain space, there is no space to be thoughtful and reflective. I enjoy going to church because I am reminded in different ways to keep focused on God. Then I learn to discern how I should think, what I should say and what I should do. If everyday was Sunday. Everyday can be a Sunday. Just keep the daily walk with God lor.
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