What a Great Day! Wooohooo!

Fillers filler Fillers! :D This aint a filler to fill this month's posts but a declaration of how great is God for giving us here a very good day. Indeed, I wake up with a very nice sunshine. Smiles. I hope it would always be the same every day. There are so many things to do today but I'm dropping by here shortly to tell everyone how great my day is today. Wooohooo! More so, I cannot wait to see mylife this afternoon for our scheduled pilgrimage at the Birhen sa Regla in Opon. :)

Finally Found a Place Called Second Home in ME

I just transferred to my new flat this afternoon and it was so great to really be with a complete family. Oh how I miss to be just feeling at home. This place is just another comfortable niche I’ve finally found here in Doha. Smiles. After all, I’m looking forward to travel back home again this time from the Middle East of the globe, grins. Well, traveling isn’t new to me and as I’m constantly being away from home, I can say that there no place like it. I hope my flight would be great and hassle free. I know I can’t bring a lot of stuffs unlike in China this time for I’ve got a lot more responsibilities lining up but what matters most is that I can have my break from the stresses I’ve been having here. A lot of my friends said that I’m far way better off in China. Incredibly I know it’s true but I’ve got my word on this and since I’ve started this, I’ve got to endure everything until the last day of my contract which is hopefully on June 2011. All hopes are what I’m holding on together with my loved ones’ prayers and my loving boyfriend’s faith in me. These make me even driven to achieve every goal and surpass each challenge that comes my way any time and everywhere. Smiles. After all, I’ve found my second family here in the ME when I’m gonna be back next school year so as far as I can see it’s gonna be another great and happy year for me hopefully almost like the one I had in China. Grins. Nostalgic face.

Patience is a Virtue, Indeed!

Up until now, I haven't got a hold of my dearest laptop. Sad. It's still with my friend and I'm pretty sure he's doing his best to fix it. This is just another challenge for me testing my will-power of waiting for the time to use my own laptop. I'm just so blessed to have kind friends who're always willing to lend me a helping hand. I'm crossing fingers now hoping my lappy would be well very soon. I just miss it very much! Sighs. Now I can only say that really patience is indeed a virtue to be kept and developed. Sad face.

DOTA Addict!

Hahahah! I just finished my warcraft game and it really made me tuned up to blogging again. Smiles. The second day off indeed a productive one. Yes, I consider this productive day I hope to finish everything I planned and tomorrow I have to get back to normal work load and planning days for my weekends are so busy here. I need to work whole day until 5p.m. Maybe after posting my entries I would continue my lesson planning so I won't cram this weekend. I am pretty ready for my Saturday classes though which makes me quite relieved now. However, I need more preparation for my Sunday's class coz I'm so blessed to have such a very brilliant class with only three kids. I'm so lucky I don't need to really open their mouths just to speak. They are just so chatty and sensible to talk with and I've got no problems handling them in class. Indeed I am happier than last term. Smiles. Thank you Lord.

Chatting is one of My Fave Hobbies

When I woke up this morning the first thing which crossed in my mind is to turn on my laptop and surf the net. So after I clean my room I immediately got a cup of coffee, turned on my laptop, and of course my cookies. Whew! After a few minutes, I was online and then a chat window just popped up and there you go. It's my sister and my cute nephew! I was so happy to hear and see them both online. We chatted for few minutes and then stopped for she has to do housie chores. Indeed a very good start of my day. Smiles.

A Wonderful Morning

This morning I had a team-teaching class with our new teacher from U.K. I was tasked to be with him for this month and assist his class. Luckily, I know most of his students. I was so happy to see him doing well and surely he will love his Sunday mornings with such lovely bunch of brainy and keen kids to learn English. I then said that you just did well with them and had some good and bad points discussed. We both learned this morning and I felt so good after seeing him deliver very well the lesson which we both planned and prepared. Smiles.

I can really see he is putting his heart into what he is doing. Applause. Smiles.

Almost There

Last night I was trying my luck to watch the movie 'Australia' online and I was really pushing my luck with it but I was caught hanginng nearly to the end of the movie. Perhaps or for sure I have to download the movie for me to really watch until the end. This is the disadvantage of watching online movies now. Oh well, I've got my lessons learned this time, I have to download or better yet but the CD itself as an additional to my collection. I was really moved with the movie for all my childhood life I spend it with my cattles. I know how they feel and I know what their life is. I consider them as my close friends including my dogs. When, Nullah was almost pushed to the cliff in the movie I cried for I myself was almost drawn into the cliff when I was a kid when my cow fell into the deep cliff when she lost the fight with another cow. How sad that was. I was shivering and just cried out loud when I saw her dying on the road. I know, I know how it feels. Sad face. Indeed, this movie recalls me a lot of memories when I was a little girl trying to figure out my life on top of the mountain with my cattles and dogs. Smiles.

Funny Night with My EL4A

This is so far the most hilarious night of all classes that I have with them. I have only three kids in this class and the most jolly is Venus who just laughs at simple things like tonight. I asked them to do the activity book and twas all about putting different pictures together in a group. While everybody was so busy at their work, Venus on the other hand was drawing happily while talking to herself. Then, I asked her what was she drawing and she said to me that they're nuts. I commented seriously that it looks like a sheriff to my eyes, then she blurted out and laughed til her stomach hurts. Really we ended up to the last few minutes of the class laughing even when I said goodbyes to them. What a funny night with them for Venus' laugh was so contagious I cannot help but just blurt out and laugh out loud with her. Giggling.

Teary Afternoon

I don't know what to say when a student came to me and handed a small envelope with her letter on it. I read it in front of her and then I wasn't able to hold my feelings but tears fell down my cheeks and I realized I was crying. I hug her tight and said, 'See you later'. I couldn't handle anymore and I went to the restroom and there I cried. Sobs. ooopss what a teary afternoon.

Counting My Blessings

I have been hearing some people and I cannot help myself to whine with the current changes that has been happening at work. I understand it somehow though we really have to vent out ourselves at times we think it's more than our limits and perceptions of effective management. But despite all these things I think I am so blessed still because not all people can have my job now. Competition is always a part of winning and in every step of the long fight, one has to really prove to be tough to move on no matter what happens. Like me, I have been dreaming of coming here where I could be out of my comfort zones. Now that I am given what I really want in life still I moan knowing that my blessings and suprises far outweights the challenges that come my way. These are in fact a part of the neat package knows as SUCCESS. Eventhough I am not really that prayerful here I can attest that I do pray but not as devout as when I was at the homefront and still blessings are really outpouring. This coming Christmas I am looking forward to my precious gift and I know I'd be facing a great challenge and change in my career as a teacher in the coming months. I hope that these blessings would challenge me even more to prove my worth as a competent and effective teacher. Smiles.

A Message Worth Keeping for a Lifetime

Today was really great with my classes though not all of them were really awesome my conversation class this morning was brilliant. After the class, we had parent's meeting for about fifteen minutes and the feedback was great! We were so happy to hear from them that they were satisfied with how the class is being run and I'm so happy to be a part of this team. I love it! This afternoon, I got a message which is so soul-uplifting and right now I feel so honored to have been a part of this team teaching class. Our Superior DOS said thanks for being a part of the success of our conversation class. A message really worth keeping! Smiles.

I Can Sense a Tough Day Coming

From this day onwards, I can sense a tough day coming and I hope it's gonna be fine for all of us. There has been a lot of changes at school so far and I think I am greatly affected with my early learner classes. I know I have to brace myself on this for I have decided to stay a bit longer than I expected. The most beautiful thing that has happened to me here is that I've learned many things about teaching and not only teaching but 'effective teaching'. That is worth noting so far coz I have been having co-teaching a class these past few months and I have been learning so much from our Superior DOS. He is such a wonderful teacher who knows his craft so well. Now, I have been applying his teaching strategies in my classes and I am so grateful to him. We are getting close buddies coz aside from co-teaching a class, we have the same birthday! Whew! What a coincidence? Smiles. Now, I've found a male teacher buddy! Happy.

So Many Things to Do

There are so many things to do right at this time and I have to always haggle with it every time I am caught up in the midst of two things. I have to meet all deadlines and finish everything before I set off to back home soon. My magic number is dwindling faster than expected now that I why I am trying to work everything out while making the best out of teaching these cute monsters urgh! Smiles. I would surely miss them all. Oh well there is always time to think things over and maybe I'd come back and teach for a shorter time just to see them. These cute monsters make me happy and feel contented in life. They sent me to heaven when they were so great in class I could fly into the clouds like I made it through a hole of needle. Nevertheless, we had bad times though when they would act as complete bastards in the class which made me think to give up on them but NO was the answer for they are so adorable I can't help to let go. As one girl in one of my elementary weekend classes told me once, 'Please teacher, don't give up on us.' She was so sincere when she said it with her friend. She could speak English pretty well and we just talked right after class and it so happened that day was quite a bad time for us. Smiles. After all, what matters most is the happiness I feel within me whenever I see my kids learn and grow with me. These are the things I would smile at and tell to my grandchildren when I grow old. Smiles.

The Trip was Awesome!

My trip to Beijing was really great though I was the only foreigner on board on that package tour, I had a great time and all of my companions were so friendly. I didn't regret being with them on that trip. Everyday was so busy and we had so much activities and sites to visit so we ran most the time. This is the downside of having a package tour because you cannot really appreciate everything about the place. Like when we went to the Bird's Nest, I wanted to take a look at all the corners of the place but I couldn't 'coz our tour guide wanted us to meet on time so we didn't have much time to look around the wonderful and amazing place. Besides, I couldn't speak much Chinese so almost all of the times I went with my newly found friends and asked them to translate some things for me. Huh what a tough but enjoyable days I had there! A trip worth reminiscing indeed. Smiles.

Raring to Go, Whew!

Up to now I am still awake and typing for too much excitement going on in my head for my trip to Beijing, China’s capital city this afternoon. I know I would really have fun there though I’d be traveling alone this time and yet I have to know those people I’m going with on this tour. I’d surely make many friends on my sole journey. Whew! I can imagine now setting my foot on China’s Great Wall and seeing the rest of the city’s highlights for five days stay in the capital city. I hope somebody on the tour speaks English so I couldn’t try hard on my spoken Chinese which is for survival purposes only. Grins. Well, let’s see what happens tonight until Wednesday. Oh, I have to ring home later for it’s the birthday of our youngest and only brother dear. Smiles. I miss them so much now that I am doing this passion to teach and explore outside my comfort zones. Whoaaahhh!

UpDaTeS

Yesterday was my last day at work since I've got my days off on Wednesdays and Thursdays this term which makes me so happy and excited to have a movie marathon. Until now, I am still awake trying to watch as many movies as I can to amuse myself since I am alone today til October 3rd. My housemate was off yesterday for her early vacation in Singapore. I didn't bother to go with her since I have my own plans to travel alone and now I can't wait for Saturday. I am going to Beijing alone, oh not really alone coz I'm going with other people who are also on tour. I just hope somebody does speak English there if not much but a little would be great. Smiles.

Excited as a Lone Traveller

Huh! At last! I've got my tickets booked for a visit in two cities here in China - Beijing and Anhui. A five day trip to Beijing came first in my plan since I've got a total of 12 days vacation leave including the National Holidays here. I would come back and rest for two days at home and then go to Anhui Province to visit the magnificent Yellow Mountain in China - Huangshan. I am so happy upon receiving the receipts and itinerary, whew sounds ironic? My smile was from ear to ear and obviously I felt happier and more excited as the days are fleeting. I hope I could find a mate who speaks English during the trip so I wouldn't be so lonely. Oh well, this is what I am up to - adventure. Grins.

Parting Time

I love meeting people but what I hate most is the time when each person goes and it's parting time. Bidding goodbyes is so hard for me most especially if I get so attached to that person and it hurts to see them go. However, that's the reality of life. Everything has it's end. What I mean by this is that, in this material world that we live in everything has it's own end. No matter how long the journey is there's always a dead end and that's a fact. Even cockroaches die. Smiles.

Oh well, I'm blabbering about this coz summer term has ended in our school which means other teachers are going to have their own lives somewhere and it's good bye time again, whew! We had celebrated several farewell parties already but tonight is so touching and memorable. I wanted this to last forever but I cannot coz I know letting go is the right choice and the immediate solution. I hope I can get on with this first week without them. They have made such a great difference in my life here and they've taught me many things. I would surely miss em all. Sighs sadly.

Parting Time

I love meeting people but what I hate most is the time when each person goes and it's parting time. Bidding goodbyes is so hard for me most especially if I get so attached to that person and that means I have to take time for myself getting over with the feeling of longing for that person's presence in my daily life. Just recently we bid goodbyes to two of our dear colleagues. One is going back home in England and one is going to work in the nearby city - Shenzhen. I'd really miss them for sure for they are so friendly and dear to me. We are good friends and I am sure to see them soon whenever I have more than enough money to visit them. Francis the Irish guy who is going to work in Shenzhen is my dear friend. Louise is dearest to me. She is so sweet, meek, and kind. Indeed a very loving friend. I'd surely miss her in fact, I cried when she gave me a letter with a sweet gift before she left. Crying.

I'll Miss You

I have been with many people and they help me carve myself into what I am now. One of the most remarkable person in my life is Louise. Though she never considered me special but she is to me the most wonderful foreign friend I have. Eventhough I only had a few months with her but she was just so influential most especially when she talked about life and living. There are so many things we commonly shared and now it's time for me to say good byes to her since she also need to follow her heart and dreams in life. I know the following days without her must be tough but I am getting ready to face it. Huh! This is the downside of it. Sad. However, as the song goes from Garry V's, 'Letting go is not just so hard to do.' Moreover, 'Letting go makes you understand.' Smiles.