reflections on T-day

I know that I shouldn't blog at this time but i guess i'll be without internet access for a while...so let me type this out b4 memory fails me and time whizzes by...

On Teacher's Day

This T-day was quite special to me, hehe, simply cos' it's my first T-day as a full-pledged teacher! Somehow it just felt different. Since i just started teaching, i wouldn't expect a great no. of *fans* haha...but i told myself i should have more over the years else hmm...perhaps something is wrong with my teaching and me as a person. Anyway, m happy to receive some appreciation. Lessons learnt:

1) Many times it may be the quieter ones in class who appreciate you more and benefit from your teaching. I know it sounds simple but i think as a teacher, i tend to neglect the quieter ones or think that they are less enthu. abt. lessons.

2) I am patient? (cited in their cards) - which hasn't occurred to me as such...

3) Hmm...i hope i don't become a 'vase' tutor: many seemed to pay more attention to my appearance...must be due to my new hairstyle (which links to point 4) and maybe dressing...*can't figure it out* anyway, i must be a tutor with "substance" and real stuff! OK, i shall strive :)

4) Teachers need to be careful whenever u do anything to urself...i received several comments on my hairstyle, even by those quieter students who will suddenly turn cheeky...haha. thankfully, all comments so far, were v positive :p haha.

All in all, I'm thankful to be in my working environment so far. Though not all is smooth-sailing, and there are black sheep teachers as well as students that i have to deal with, I guess i should focus on those who make my life brighter. (of cos' i won't give up on the students, tho' honestly yes for the teachers...) I know that I don't possess great charisma but i hope that during my time as a teacher, i will touch at least a few young lives in my tiny ways.

Glad to have typed it out...nite...

*btw, latest inclination: go to Changi airport. hope i get round to doing it*