Archive for April, 2010
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Life as a Teacher
I wonder, do you guys bring back your work to your house? As for me, I will not bring any of them because I know I will never touch it! I will easily get tired during night. Furthermore, my sons will not let me do my work comfortably. They will keep on disturb me. I’m really sure I will need prototype 37c, the wrinkle treatment cream if I keep on doing my work even at home. I will concentrate only on my work when I’m at school. If I have free time, I will mark books, do preparation for the next day and settle up everything in fact thousand of things that are related with school, students, subjects and club. When I’m out from the school compound, I will leave all the school matters behind. I will never bring them home unless that particular thing is so important and need lots of time to settle it. Being a teacher is not easy as what most people thought.
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Coming Soon…
Teacher’s day is coming soon. Of course it is a special day for teachers but it is not the day that I’m looking for actually. It is not that I’m not appreciating teachers, I just feel that everything that I did is for students and they don’t have to repay me especially in a form of gift. If anyone give me? Of course I will take it without any doubt. Hehehe.
During this day, teachers will wear something different and elegant. The theme colors for this year are red and black. Some of us even the men prefer the big and tall clothing but as for me, I will just mix and match whatever I have in my wardrobe. I can save money doing it J.
There is no teaching on this day. All the teachers will gather a school hall and watch performances by the students. You will see many types of performances like singing, dancing and even acting.
Then, you will see many students go to their respective teachers and give presents or flowers to them. The most popular teacher in school will get lots of gifts from students and it wills definitely NOT me.
This is actually my first time celebrating teacher’s day in this school but as a teacher, I have already celebrated it for 8 times! Time flies really fast……
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Busy Life
Argh!!! I can’t take it anymore. Lots of things keep on coming to me. Although I already put the STOP sign but it still keep on coming without any intention to stop or even to take a break. I’m talking about this compilation of work and I guess this is among the best fat burners
method for me rather than doing exercises and a strict diet routine.My head is heavy right now. Whenever I have finished one of my works, I will feel relief for about a moment but then another thing will come.
A few days back I was so busy with the bank. It is so complicated to explain. I’m so disappointed because the bank seems not able to solve my problem. I called them many times and each time I call, they asked me to leave my phone number and they said they will call me back after doing some checking but until today I didn’t hear from any of them and the problem is still unfix. Luckily I already get my credit card from the same bank. At least it can reduce my negative perception towards them.
Right now I’m busy with my work. Busy doing headcount. I have to do for 39 students and each of them got 8 subjects to be filled up. Argh!!! Headache!!!
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Small Space
We live in a terrace house. Although the space inside the house is quite okay but we have a limited outdoor space. My husband and I have an idea on making it a space for relaxations where we can read books, play with the kids and even having our evening snack there. Currently we have a few trees but both of us are too busy to take care of those plants. We don’t’ have enough time to manage them and now the place turns to jungle with bushes and weeds all over it.Yesterday my husband and I went to a furniture shop. The shop has several outdoor furniture and the best part is, we can customize it to suit our needs. We didn’t buy anything yet but at least we have some on our minds and we also got a new idea on the decorations. We have to discuss about this further. This weekend, both of us have agreed to clean up our outdoor space together. Another busy weekend is on the way….
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Insurance
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New Debit Card
I went to the bank this morning. Before I went there, I sent the kids to the nanny’s house. Actually I don’t like to address her as a nanny because she’s more like a grandmother to my children.Let’s get back to the bank. I went here because I’ve forgotten my PIN number. Actually I save the number in my handphone but my youngest son played with it and he deleted all the numbers in the phonebook including my PIN number! Right now I’ve lost everybody’s numbers and the worst thing is, I can’t get them back! I was so angry at first but it is no use scolding him. So I went to the bank and I thought I could get a new PIN number by asking them to rest my number but unfortunately for safety reason they can’t do that. The officer told me that I have to apply for a new card. I don’t like to do it because of the long process but I don’t have any other choice. Waiting for my turn is something boring and wasting time. I just sat there and was watching around while waiting for my name to be called. After 30 minutes finally one lady officer called my name. I explained everything to her and she gave me 3 more chances to try to login to my account. Still, I failed. This means I have to apply for a new card. While waiting for her to do the process, I looked around her table. So clean and neat. Suddenly the nice lady told me that I have to pay for the new card because it was my own mistake. Without any question, I agreed and gave her the money. She took the money, key in my payment and prints it using epson receipt printer. Then she gave the receipt to me. She told me that I have to wait about 30 minutes for the new card process. What a looooooooong wait. I said to her that I have to go back home first and I’ll collect the card before I go to school. “Sure” she replied with a smiling face. Although I have to waist my time but I’m glad the whole process was smoothly done and finally the new card with a new PIN number is with me.
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Equine
I’m not good in any sport. I’m not an athlete kind of girl even when I was still in my school years. Sports are so tiring and boring before the faculty forced the students to participate in any sports activities. Since then I’ve started to build my interest in sports activities.
Tennis is my first sport. I played (not practice) tennis in the evening with my roommate. Even though we were not good friends but we still can play together. Now the administrator forced me to join one kind of sport that never came across my mind before. It is an equine. Yes, the one with horses. I have no experience in riding a horse actually. This morning, the members of International Equine Club came to our place. They were here to teach us on horse riding. I was stunned looking at all the men who were wearing breeches. They looked totally smart, amazing and stunning. The best part is, we have been given the opportunity to choose any of the outfit and we can also put them on. I felt so weird and uncomfortable wearing a pair of long boot but it was actually a good experience. Hopefully after continuously practicing, I can be a good horse rider.
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Stress Manageement
All stress isn’t bad. Stress can initiate change, help us focus on the task at hand, and in some cases even save our lives. Yet, when stress builds up, it can result in the opposites— and cause us to spin our wheels, keep us from concentrating, and cause bodily injury and even loss of life.The first tip in managing stress is to recognize your stressors. The next step is to put each of them in their place. The following stress management tips, based on some old and some new adages, can help you do just that!
Take a Deep Breath and Count to Ten—
Taking a deep breath or two adds oxygen to your system, which almost instantly helps you relax. In addition, taking a moment to step back can help you maintain your composure, which in the long run, is what you need to work rationally through a stressful situation.Start with “take a deep breath” and…
- Count to ten (or more or less as the situation warrants!)
- Stand up and stretch. Remember relaxation is the opposite of stress.
- Stand up and smile. Try it! You’ll feel better!
- Take a short walk. If you’re at work, take a bathroom break or get a glass of water. Do something that changes your focus. When you come back to the problem, chances are it won’t seem nearly as insurmountable.
- In the book Gone With the Wind, Scarlett O’hara says, “I can’t think about that right now. If I do, I’ll go crazy. I’ll think about that tomorrow.” Good advice!
Stop and Smell the Roses—
“Things happen” and sometimes “bad things happen to good people”. If we let them, stressful events can build up, wall us in, and eventually stop us from enjoying the good things in life.- Take the time. Too often we put the pleasantries of life on the back burner, telling ourselves we don’t “have time” or can’t “make time” for them. However, actually, time is the only thing we do completely own. While we can’t “make” a day that’s longer than 24 hours, each of us starts the day with exactly that amount of time. Take a part of your time to recognize the good things in your life.
- Sleep on it. Every coin has two sides and every issue has both pros and cons. List them both then put the list away and take a second look tomorrow. Sometimes “sleeping on” a situation changes the minuses to pluses.
- Every cloud has a silver lining. After all, rain makes things grow! Ben Franklin found good in a bolt of lightning. Find the good in your stressful situation by listing the negative surges and determining what it will take to make them into positive charges!
“A Man’s Got to Know His Limitations—”
Knowing yourself and your limits may be the most important way to manage stress effectively.- Dare to say no. One more little thing may be the “straw that breaks the camel’s back”. It’s okay to say “No”, “I can’t”, or “Later”.
- Acquit yourself. Sometimes events really are out of control and you really are “Not Guilty”. Quit blaming yourself.
- Be pro-active in finding peace. Those who unsuccessfully use the crutches of drugs and/or alcohol to alleviate stress often find themselves in a twelve-step program like A.A. where one of the mainstays is the Serenity Prayer:“God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change; The Courage to change the things I can; and the Wisdom to know the difference.”
- When you need help, get help. Even Atlas couldn’t bear the weight of the world on his shoulders forever. Whether you need help from kids or spouse in hauling groceries into the house, help from a colleague to solve a work-related problem, or professional help to find the causes of and effectively manage your stress, getting the help you need is in itself a major stress management tip!
Other Tips
- Get a good night’s rest.
- Eat healthily.
- Listen to your favorite music.
- Exercise, participate in a sport or engage in fun activity.
- Plan out your time and prioritize.
- Talk to a friend about your problems, don’t hold it in.
- Get a massage.
- Take a nap.
- Take a warm bath.
- Read a book or watch TV.
Thanks to http://www.stressmanagementtips.com/tips.htm. All those tips really help.
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Tense and Me
Suddenly things come up like a streaming river, as if it won’t stop. I don’t know which one to pick up and at the same time new things keep on coming. I just don’t know where and how to start these. Actually there is no priority, just choose one by luck. I don’t talk about the assignments okay, don’t get me wrong. I’m talking about my work. I don’t know which one to pick up first! Maybe I’m not in the mood to make any decision. Something really important to me keeps on pending. My withdrawal via paypal is pending and my credit card application is also pending. I don’t know what is wrong and now I have no other choice but to wait and see. I hate this!!! For how long must I wait?
I think right now it would be the greatest idea for me to make my dip bar as my friend. I really need to do exercises to cool down my tense and stress. Furthermore, this exercise equipment is so easy and fun to use. Let’s chill up!
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Acne Problem
I still don’t get the product that I’ve asked my sister-in-law to buy for me. I don’t know for how long I shall wait and I guess I cannot wait anymore. I met a friend and she recommended exposed acne solution to me. She said this product is very good and effective as well and she also gave a few testimonials to me.I don’t know for how long I have to suffer from acne problem. I’m getting 30 and still there is no sign showing that these acnes will go. I’m tired actually putting a thick make-up everyday on my face to hide this imperfection. Just imagine, in one month I have to buy two compact powders! Whereas other people just use one for several months. I’ve made up my mind, no matter what happen I will fight this problem until those acnes surrender!
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