Week 9

It's the ninth week of school...meaning Term 1 is gonna end next week and my March holidays is just around the corner. I don't know if there's any reason to be looking forward to it because I know that once the 1 week holiday is over, there'll be even more to do. Not that I'm complaining but I seriously think that teachers work ALOT, in the expense of their own health. Proof: my colleague was sneezing away the whole afternoon, wrapped herself in such thick jacket that I thought she was going to climb Mt Everest, and still refused to see a doctor and rest at home. Why? 1) She really has alot to do and can't afford to take the time off. 2) She thinks she is superwoman and regards her body as invincible. 3) Her students are her main concern and she disregards everything else. And so, despite her condition, she works 11 hours everyday. Seriously, I can't think of any other job that I would willingly stay back to do OT. Alright, I know it's high time that I stop bitching bout my work. Bleah.

Guess what? Tonight is one of the rare nights that I can really sit down and rest at home. No 'homework', no extra commitment, just chilling out at home with my folks eating packet rice in front of the tele. It is quite an enjoyment, though I'm getting used to seeing him everyday. It all boils down to readjustment, if you know what I mean.

And since now is one of the rare moments where I can blog properly, let's blog more. I didn't feel like blogging initially, maybe 'cos I found out that some bloggers have stopped blogging and that made me lazy and I don't see the purpose when my life has been revolving around the same things. Nothing interesting. Or maybe it's because all's well and I don't have any complaints to post up. Well, I can't say exactly that everything's perfect now. We do have our arguments...some are really minor while others are quite scary. But we always manage to talk things through, which is the best part. It should be fine. Ha.

This paragraph is to my dear sister. I miss you!!! Have you found an apartment? Talk to you online soon, ya? Please take good care. Muack!



Contradiction seems to be an innate characteristic in me.

WORK*3

Nowadays I seem to be perpetually tired. I never seem to have enough rest. As I am typing now, I'm wondering if that's the case, why am I still up instead of retreating to my I-should-spend-more-time-on-but-no-chance-to bed. I decided that I should update this space here so that people who pop by here often, aka friends who are concerned about me, will know what's going on in my life.

Work has been hectic beyond imagination. I used to be puzzled why there is a lack of teachers when the pay is quite good and the job gives you a sense of satisfaction that no others can provide (sometimes). Now the answer is right in front of me. We're simply overworked, underpaid, and under-appreciated. Teachers not only teach children. We do ALOT, and let me stress that again , A L O T of other things that is really time-consuming.

Nevertheless, I like this job. Just hoping that it doesn't kill me eventually.



You have been the highlight of my days.

The Chinese New Year Holiday

I have been a sleep-deprived but a happy girl recently. This super long weekend is a much needed break to rejuvenate my soul and get ready to work hard again by Monday. :D

February. A turning point for our relationship. I don't think I'll be irritated as easily as before. I think I'm going to find more things that I like and less things that I don't like about him. It's always so subtle. Sometimes, it really just happens overnight.

So, how's my CNY so far? It's been almost the same every year, visiting and collecting ang baos. The only difference is this year I went to different houses and saw different faces, and felt totally comfortable. You know how it is when you just know that something is right? :)

And this shall be the first picture on my blog.





Let's hope I don't lose my footing.

Shocked

I got a Tiffany & Co. bracelet. Genuine TIFFANY! Goodness! Isn't it too much for a 1st month gift?

I almost fainted. And knowing how much it costs just makes me more flabbergasted.

It's double of what I thought.

A song

When I first heard this song 4 months ago, it sounded so heartbreaking to me that I could physically feel the pain. I thought it wouldn't/shouldn't cause me anymore heartache when I listen to it now...but I was wrong. Maybe it's just the song. Maybe not.

James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover




Because I've loved and lost.