As Busy As A Bumble Bee
Life has been very hectic and tiring for the past few months, especially in April. It seems to me that the dateline for my assignments at work and my studies are all in April. I hardly have time to update this personal space of mine here.
The important events in April which make me feel like I need more than 24/7:
1. 10th April - Choral Speaking competition which was held in SAM Bestari. The students performed well, it's just that this time luck wasn't on our side. The students were upset when the judge announced that we were in the second place. However, we managed to compete again for the district level next week, 17th April. Oh gosh!! Same day as my seminar!
2. 17th April - For the past two weeks I have been busy preparing and working on my paper for the Australian and Canadian Literature Seminar. As it was my first time presenting, I have to really make sure that I am 100% prepared and do not mumble in front of others. And of course I pray so hard hoping that not many would turn up for the seminar as this will reduce the chances for the audiences to pose any questions on me. Too bad, only part of my prayers were answered. Yes not many turned up on that day as it was the exam week but those who came asked me lots and lots of questions, especially the foreign students. Urghhhh...simply annoying but managed to smile as usual and answer to all their questions. Had a good debate with them on feminism too!!
3. 19th April - A day out with the principal. However, I couldn't make it as I was not feeling well. Stayed in bed for the rest of the day.
4. 21st April - Dateline for the write up of the paper I presented during the seminar. Since I wasn't around, I emailed my lecturer the paper and promised to send the hardcopy upon returning from my course.
5. 20 - 23rd April - Attended a course on "Literature in English for Form 4 and 5 students" at Quality Hotel. It was an excellent course and I have enjoyed myself there. This course has offered me a great opportunity and a better insight on how to deal with the new syllabus on this elective subject. I hope to teach Literature in English very soon as literature has always been my passion. I prefer to teach them about life rather than grammar and grammar and grammar all the time. This would be my new challenge!!
5. 26th April - The retirement dinner of my school principal. As usual, I am required to be the announcer again. I had a tough time preparing the text. My senior assistant wants it to be a bitter-sweet occasion, hence, I have to create some sombre with a little of jovial mood in my text. When I am writing here in this blog, I have completed the text and have emailed it to my colleague for editing. Rehearsal will be tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 pm. Hope everything goes well tomorrow night!
6. 28th April - The due date of my final assignment for the Australian and Canadian Literature. Then semester break. Will be assignment-free for 10 weeks before the new semester begins somewhere in early July. Although tiring, I am looking forward to attending classes again!!
Hmmm...what else is on the 28th??
...blink...blink...blink...oh yeah...it's my birthday! Well, what's the big deal? I am just going to be one year OLDER!! What is there to celebrate?? More white hairs and wrinkles. The positive side of it (nothing but to console my heart), those are the signs of wisdom and maturity. Yippppiiieeeee!!!!!
A poem for my beloved principal.
Trusting, so precious and charming,
Attractive, a smile that's so disarming,
Noble, clever and loving.
Wonderful, diligent and bright,
Affectionate, and warm at heart,
Terrific, you are such a delight.
Exciting, a quality that's so true,
Natural, the genuine side of you,
Gratification, you who keep us away from blue!
Madam TAN WAT ENG,
You are dear to our hearts
Forever inspiring,
Who never stopped giving and caring.
Madam TAN WAT ENG,
You are an angel in disguise
Missing you,
We can never compromise!
Pictures during the Choral Speaking Competition;
My students on stage, performing "Malaysian Eating Frenzy". They were good but this time not good enough to be the winner. It's okay dear students. Winning is not the only thing. Win or lose is merely parts and parcel in life. What's important is the experience that you have gained to help you be better next time.
That's me and my friend, Hanuratha, while waiting for the judges to come up with their results of the competition.
As busy as a bumble bee my life is...bbbzzzzzzzzz....bbbzzzzzzz....:) Nevertheless, no matter how busy I am, I feel at peace each time I listen to this song, Atado A Tu Amor by Chayanne. Esta canción me recuerda a alguien que está lejos de mí, sino muy cerca de mi corazón. Usted sabe quién es usted!(Yeah, double click on Mi Cancion to enjoy the pleasure of listening)
The important events in April which make me feel like I need more than 24/7:
1. 10th April - Choral Speaking competition which was held in SAM Bestari. The students performed well, it's just that this time luck wasn't on our side. The students were upset when the judge announced that we were in the second place. However, we managed to compete again for the district level next week, 17th April. Oh gosh!! Same day as my seminar!
2. 17th April - For the past two weeks I have been busy preparing and working on my paper for the Australian and Canadian Literature Seminar. As it was my first time presenting, I have to really make sure that I am 100% prepared and do not mumble in front of others. And of course I pray so hard hoping that not many would turn up for the seminar as this will reduce the chances for the audiences to pose any questions on me. Too bad, only part of my prayers were answered. Yes not many turned up on that day as it was the exam week but those who came asked me lots and lots of questions, especially the foreign students. Urghhhh...simply annoying but managed to smile as usual and answer to all their questions. Had a good debate with them on feminism too!!
3. 19th April - A day out with the principal. However, I couldn't make it as I was not feeling well. Stayed in bed for the rest of the day.
4. 21st April - Dateline for the write up of the paper I presented during the seminar. Since I wasn't around, I emailed my lecturer the paper and promised to send the hardcopy upon returning from my course.
5. 20 - 23rd April - Attended a course on "Literature in English for Form 4 and 5 students" at Quality Hotel. It was an excellent course and I have enjoyed myself there. This course has offered me a great opportunity and a better insight on how to deal with the new syllabus on this elective subject. I hope to teach Literature in English very soon as literature has always been my passion. I prefer to teach them about life rather than grammar and grammar and grammar all the time. This would be my new challenge!!
5. 26th April - The retirement dinner of my school principal. As usual, I am required to be the announcer again. I had a tough time preparing the text. My senior assistant wants it to be a bitter-sweet occasion, hence, I have to create some sombre with a little of jovial mood in my text. When I am writing here in this blog, I have completed the text and have emailed it to my colleague for editing. Rehearsal will be tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 pm. Hope everything goes well tomorrow night!
6. 28th April - The due date of my final assignment for the Australian and Canadian Literature. Then semester break. Will be assignment-free for 10 weeks before the new semester begins somewhere in early July. Although tiring, I am looking forward to attending classes again!!
Hmmm...what else is on the 28th??
...blink...blink...blink...oh yeah...it's my birthday! Well, what's the big deal? I am just going to be one year OLDER!! What is there to celebrate?? More white hairs and wrinkles. The positive side of it (nothing but to console my heart), those are the signs of wisdom and maturity. Yippppiiieeeee!!!!!
A poem for my beloved principal.
Trusting, so precious and charming,
Attractive, a smile that's so disarming,
Noble, clever and loving.
Wonderful, diligent and bright,
Affectionate, and warm at heart,
Terrific, you are such a delight.
Exciting, a quality that's so true,
Natural, the genuine side of you,
Gratification, you who keep us away from blue!
Madam TAN WAT ENG,
You are dear to our hearts
Forever inspiring,
Who never stopped giving and caring.
Madam TAN WAT ENG,
You are an angel in disguise
Missing you,
We can never compromise!
Pictures during the Choral Speaking Competition;
My students on stage, performing "Malaysian Eating Frenzy". They were good but this time not good enough to be the winner. It's okay dear students. Winning is not the only thing. Win or lose is merely parts and parcel in life. What's important is the experience that you have gained to help you be better next time.
That's me and my friend, Hanuratha, while waiting for the judges to come up with their results of the competition.
As busy as a bumble bee my life is...bbbzzzzzzzzz....bbbzzzzzzz....:) Nevertheless, no matter how busy I am, I feel at peace each time I listen to this song, Atado A Tu Amor by Chayanne. Esta canción me recuerda a alguien que está lejos de mí, sino muy cerca de mi corazón. Usted sabe quién es usted!(Yeah, double click on Mi Cancion to enjoy the pleasure of listening)
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