It's been two weeks since school started. going through a whirlwind of emotions is an understatement.

wk 1: really thankful. I'm thankful that i don't feel stressed even though i do stay past 6 everyday. In fact, i do enjoy staying till 6 in my cozy little cubicle. I'm glad that this little nook of mine is a haven for the other newbies to take a break and relax... away from the conversations surrounding work and prying eyes of the other peers, and perhaps indulge in the occasional whining... thankful also that the ever reliable CK is sitting next to me.. one whom i go to for the latest announcements and important meetings.

wk 2: a little stressed - yesterday saw my first almost breaking down moment. overwhelmed by expectations. slept early. cried a little. plenty of giggles - my first lesson today got me into giggling fit. the sec 3 class continued their harmless but extremely infectious clowning around. usually, i can control myself and remain firm. but with the incessant exclamation of "miiiissss liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim.........." in an insanely high pitch tone by the resident class clown (a boy), and lo and behold, i lost it. I started giggling and that was the cue for my class giggler, yes, the class giggler. Did i just coin that term? She went into her giggling fit. I lost it. completely. I had to excuse myself from the class for a minute to empty the laughter and the tears that came with it. strongly encouraged - I have been giving intensive N level oral practices for the sec four class. Even though it means staying back till 6.30 just doing that, with security guard having to lock up after me, i love the fact that it gives me time to bond with them and in the process have heart to heart exchanges and it really does makes my heart smile to see them willing to wait for my oral time keeping duties to be done so that they can practice oral. :) In the midst of one practice session, my student actually walked up to the principal as she walks past and started dancing in front of her. My heart almost leaped out at that moment until i saw the principal break into laughter. And after that, i just couldn't stop laughing. As much as they make me want to pull my hair out during formal lessons, I just can't get angry with them :) settled - prayers answered. matters and expectations clarified.

the break: this was a much welcomed break though i knew it was also time for me to catch up on my marking of which i have tons of. but..... i'm glad our dg is back after the june break. studied Romans 8 and was reminded of the fruits of the Spirit. i'm glad to help out at children's church. the kids are simply adorable. and i'm glad for the time we had sitting on the couch, watching the nail biting, nerve wrecking wimbledon finals till 4am.

In the midst of it all, I'm longing to go back to Europe. 3 of the herdies are travelling there and i'm yearning to go back. take me back to the lovely Siena... a cup of tea... soaking in the rays... sitting and pondering as the world goes by...