Learn and Reflect

 It seems my passion to write has returned. 

2020 has been a whirlwind of excitement and joy, but was also filled with sadness. But, I believe that God has allowed me to encounter that experience, so I can be stronger in the Lord and lean more towards the Holy Spirit. It hasn't been an easy journey, but I came through with God's help. 

I have learned so much as a primary school teacher this year. I have learned how to teach and program content based on the syllabus requirements, learned about classroom management behaviour, and how to be an excellent teacher that inspires children and make a difference. Through this experience, my kindness, patience and compassion have developed and entered a second level. And oh .... I mustn't forget this, I have learned how to write reports too, which is one of the most challenging things I have encountered being a teacher. I have learned about safety for children, especially excursions and during this pandemic period. 

I have also learned that sometimes things may not go according to how you planned it. It's important how you respond to it. Even if it does not go your way, it's important to keep faith in God, and believing that He has a greater plan for you. He has a plan to prosper you, not to harm you. I may get hurt during the process, and it may be painful to bear. But, I am believing and waiting for God to give me my miracle, which can only be done by Him alone. I can do all I can to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but God is the final operator and manager. He is working behind the scenes, and I trust HIM. 

All I can do now is try my best, train hard, and pray. I will leave the final editing and job to God. 

I'm appreciative that God has sustained my life and blessed me with many great things. I have so much to look forward to. I guess I can now work on what I want to venture on ... accreditation and health. 

Covid19 destroys Hollywood, the economy and the world

Covid19 seems to have crashed the world and its economy, including the movie space ... HOLLYWOOD! The movie sequel I always looked forward to has been postponed. According to Sydney Morning Herald, Fast and Furious 9 have been postponed to next year. The only movies that will be released in Australia are the Australian films and small films. 

This deadly disease needs to be cured before the economy crashes and leaves the world with nothing. Countries have developed vaccines, but they're still testing its side effects. With a no-cure situation, what is the world going to be facing? Do we have to keep social distancing and wait for entertainment and leisure to disappear?

I pray that God finds a cure and that the economy recovers. I pray that God eliminates this deadly virus and pandemic, before it's too late. Work is never the same again, and neither is leisure. Keeping us locked down is safe. But, I have a wish. I can't wait to escape and travel again, and enjoy my hard sweat and work. 

Believe me, I love my job. But, I need to relax and enjoy too during my holidays, rather than staying at home cleaning and exercising. I need some fresh air, and need to fulfill my dream of exploring my dream country ... EUROPE and ISREAL :). I miss Malaysia too, so it would be nice to travel once it's safe to do so. Help us, Lord. 

I made it!!!

Victory!!!!! I made it!!!!!

After five long years of studying and doing practicums at schools, I managed to pass all my practical components, and am ready to teach at schools as a primary school teacher. This has been lifelong dream, which has finally been achieved. I only need to complete my teacher assessment, and I'm done and dusted, and ready to conquer the teaching world.

It's the end of the foundation journey, but the start of Journey 2, something you would call the low intermediate level.

Thank you Lord for your blessings and unmerited favour.

Teaching ain't easy ...

Teaching is not as easy as it seems.

I was revising all the notes that I learned from my degree course for the past four years and realised that I had to cover so much. I have 3 more books to read, and I should be good to go. This holiday has kept me busy. My trip back to Malaysia will keep me even more occupied, reading more books about teaching, and possibly writing lesson plans? We shall see where this leads me.

I love teaching. But, it's the classroom management that puts me off at times. I know I'll get a hang of it soon. I just need to hang in there and push forward, and be as creative as I can be.

2019 is a year of adventures where I get to explore different things when teaching. I know what to expect but I know there are many other things that will surprise me. I would have to be spontaneous and improvise in every possible way.

Regardless, Thank you Lord for blessing me.

2018 is coming to an end, 2019 is approaching

What have I accomplished so far in 2018?

1) Better relationships with my hubby and families from my side and hubby's side
2) Closer and intimate relationship with the Lord
3) Know of my identity in Christ and am more secure in the Lord
4) Do more things for the Lord and HIS Ministry. I found the calling he has put me in.
5) Learning teaching strategies that I utilised in teaching my students, which are effective
6) Improved my health
7) Lost 10kg .... achieved my wedding weight :)
8) Have more students

Looking back, the Lord sure has blessed me with great and blessed things, and unmerited favor from HIM. Thank you Lord for your goodness in my life. Sure, I've been through ups and downs and heaps of trials that put me down. Yet, the Lord is faithful and picked me up, and helped me stand up on my two feet again. What's better is ..... HE gave me better things, such as success in my studies, successful teaching, good students, and many more to name.

What do I wish to happen in 2019?

1) Graduate my education degree
2) Get a job as a casual primary school teacher
3) More students for my piano teaching
4) For my students to get Honours or High Distinction for their exams
5) Bear fruits in terms of finance, studies and family growing
6) For my husband and I to serve together with the same vision for CHRIST and HIS MINISTRY, growing closer to the LORD

Bring it on 2019, I come with the Heavenly Father as my shield, protector and sword.

Teaching is Rewarding

It's been awhile since I last posted.

It's my third year studying my Education degree. Things have been going well. I seem more interested into teaching. It's so engaging and rewarding, knowing that you have placed a great impact on children, the future soldiers of the world. I stand in awe.

I have learned so much from this degree. How to use constructivism in my classroom practices, how to make learning engaging and according to learners' capabilities and learning pace, and identifying what and how to teach 21st century skills.

This is a fun, engaging and rewarding profession. I'm one step away from my dream.

The Thunderstorm

It feels as if a thunderstorm is about to arrive. I am not at ease and I feel frightened. I pray that everything will be peaceful and that a rainbow will turn up.

I feel my heartbeat pounding fast and I'm anxious.

Lord, I pray that you will handle this for me for you know what's best and how to put everything into place. Lord, I trust in you.