Today I missed YAF. I couldn't wake up at 6am just to go to Bukit Timah Hill. I found the way to it but it's so inaccessible. That's when I was wondering: why don't arrange it after circle line was up? I'm sure it'll be better for me because it stops at beauty world station. Sigh. Nvm, next time when I'm up to solitude trekking I can go there myself.
I taught my first student, a P5 girl, English. It was heart-breaking because she just doesn't want to listen to instruction. I admit I was on offensive and defensive mode because I want her to learn well. If she doesn't, her daddy will replace me and seriously, I'll be glad to do so as I feel that I'm like a distraction to her. That's a bad thing when you're too close to your students in tuition.
There are times I asked myself why go feel worried and stuff for students who don't appreciate? Life can be much better by doing programming and start all over again. That did came to mind, but teaching makes me feel human. Emotions are there, whereas computers feel, well, nothing. They won't say sorry or whatsoever for making a mistake; when they retaliate they don't tell you why: you have to find it out yourself. Sometimes only you understand why the machine is behaving that way and it's frustrating.
Today also marks my second last session with my PSLE students. I've been praying for those I've taught and still teaching. Concern doesn't end there once they stopped your service. I can't be God, but the least I can do is pray.
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