I haven't blogged for so long. I didn't realise how much I missed doing it. I actually enjoyed blogging because it is an avenue for me to reflect, recollect and reminisce. I always enjoyed reading and writing. I still read. Despite a hectic lifestyle, I still find time to read. I read the newspapers every day. I particularly enjoy reading novel and pick-me-up books.
I was feeling a bit down today. I shall not talk about what happened here. I went to my bookcase which contains many books, many of which I have not read. I picked up the book, 'A long soak'. It was a collection of short, inspirational stories. I read a few at a go and felt better. My spirits were uplifted. I was glad I read. I am going to share some of the stories with my classes. Speaking of my classes, time really flies. I still remember vividly the first time I stepped into 41. I steeled myself for a class of rambunctious, rowdy and playful kids but to my pleasant surprise, the kids look relatively well-behaved. There were no 'naughty' kids to pay special attention to... I am indeed blessed to be the form teacher of 41. They are really a bunch of sensible and well-behaved lot. Although they may be playful at times, they are really quite diligent and conscientious. They know that it's important to do well academically. When I look back at how they have improved, my heart swells with pride. Many of them didn't seem to do well in the lower sec, but I am proud to say that many of them have really improved. People like Faiz, Beng Chin, Iggy, Gavin, Benjamin.. They seemed to have really made vast improvements.. I am so proud of them. Of course, I know the rest are also working hard.. I know I can always count on people like Heng Ling, Qi Huan, Lu Yao, Marcus, Sheng Xiong, Jun Jie, Trevis , Jenson, Cheryl, Jia Hui, Saodah, Boon Liang and Khwanfa to be responsible and contribute positively to the class. They are so many others who have really made my day.
Recently I returned the comprehension scripts to my 41 pupils. Instead of arguing and trying to fight for marks, they listened attentively to my explanations and asked sensible questions. I guess I am really fortunate. Some of colleagues often complain about how their pupils are unreasonable and kept pestering them to add marks. I am glad that 41 is more keen to know how they can improve, rather them argue with the marker and putting the blame on the latter.
It can infuriating when you work so hard for a class but all they want to do is sleep, talk to their buddies or ignore you. When you return the scripts to them, they never bother to examine themselves and their attitude. All the know is to complain and gripe about their abysmal marks . Whose fault is it? Did you do your work? Who are you to blame for your poor marks! I am really angry and frustrated. They might be angry but who is more worried... sigh....
I am glad today is over. I had to complete two important tasks and now they are over, I can heave a sigh of relief. Still, I have one stack of test papers to mark, tons of compositions. But I will not fret! I will tackle them one at a time.
Still, there is one more thing that troubles me immensely.. and it is you.. yes you.. You who will never bother to read my blog... Your temper... Why can't you control it. Why must you erupt like a volcano! I hate it when you do it. I feel like ramming my car into yours, crushing it totally! Yes you... reflect and grow up! Stop throwing tantrums.. I can't be the only adult in our relationship!
{ 9:46 PM }
To drop 15kg