Sunday, March 13, 2005

A Curly Beginning

Spluged on the least significant part of my face yesterday. Spent a hundred bucks on my eyelashes. "Never mind," I consoled myself. "consider it a new beginning again." This time, with curly lashes.

I will miss this feeling of light-heartedness. If only time can stop at this particular weekend.

Cousin Jie was concerned about me. One of her friends at church committed suicide last week. That girl had faced difficulty in her new job. She was a teacher! This tragedy stirred up Cousin's concerns for me.

I am a blessed one. Family support from every member at home, especially my Mum during the initial period helped sustained my sanity. Furthermore, that is ah P and Dor who were there for me too.

Comparing HP and my current role in school, work is lonelier now. I am my own boss in the classroom with close to forty subordinates who are still learning to cooperate with me every day. Sometimes, I fail to appreciate the good work they accomplish. Other times, they may be discouraged by my unrealistic expectations set on them. I am a tough boss to please. Who says it is easy for one to be a boss anyway?

I ended the conversation by assuring Cousin Jie that I will never be driven up the wall like her friend. There is always a way out to whatever trials that God places in our lives. He will provide the way.

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