I’ve never realized how lucky I was. To be surrounded with these amazing souls, I consider myself blessed.

And just today I came to know how much stress I have accumulated for the past few months. Cumulative stress, I’m not even surprised. We have always been taught not to bring work stress home. I think I got a little carried away with work for the past couple days. I don’t usually get worked up about work and things like that but there were just so much to be done in a short period of time. Procrastination, why do you have to exist! School is gonna end in a week, I obviously couldn’t wait any more longer for the summer break!


This week and next will all be about presenting kids’ work. We have prepared tonnes to be exhibited. They are all pretty much excited about their science project. I’ve assigned each child a simple project. I just can’t wait to see what they will come up with!


And did I mention that we went for a field trip yesterday? Oh yes, it was amazing. We went to the National Museum and the Bird Park, which was my first time as well. So I think I was the only one who got really pumped up about it!

So today was a really productive day. I've had loads of things going on, emotions and responsibilities. I can say that today went very well, minus the usual Monday morning traffic. 

As a teacher, my kids are my priority. I've been working really hard on ensuring the kids absorb as much as they can. For me, what matters the most is their effort. Every single day, I remind the kids, you want something, you gotta put in some effort. Everything is this world needs effort. And I have seen what these kids can do, some kids are really talented and none of them is ever the same. Each and one of them are unique in their very own ways. I am very proud of what they have achieved. I might have pushed them to the limit a little, but it is nice to see everything gets paid off. 

Speech day is coming next week on the 9th. I am quite frustrated that none of them is receiving an award. But only myself knows the truth. I like to see how they have progressed. I want them to be able to think for themselves. I want them to know what common sense is. I don't want them to grow to just being book smart. I want them to be inquisitive. I want them to be able to know what's good for them and vice versa. I want them to know why they can't talk nasty, why do they have to take care of people's feelings and so on.

So kids, I wish that all of you succeed in whatever that you're doing. My intention is pure, I only want the best from each and one of you.

Sincerely,
Ms Mawar.

Do you know what am I doing now? (besides typing this). Scrolling through old messages, going down the memory lane it seems. How lovely it was to have your feet swept off by someone. Completely lost in love.

So I read somewhere, the key to succeeding in a relationship is not finding the right person; it's about learning to love the person you found. Well, I shall put this in my archive as a proof that somebody did actually agree with me.

To have a great relationship is to love the person you found. That's the whole purpose of love. And that's how you came to know, that this person right here is the one. You won't know he's the one until you've loved him. Does it make sense?

And each time I read those old cheesy messages (some of them), it really hit me. There were so much things we had to endure just to be at where we are now. I admit, I do have tears rolling down my cheeks, I'm in a state of disbelief, I found my man! And I didn't even have to look for him, he just came.

So children, you better start learning to love. That's how you sustain a relationship. You have to work on it, day in day out. Don't give up. Chuck in some effort.

And God bless you, I wish you the best.