Highlights of May 2015

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Selfie taken in the car

I have been really busy this month as I’ve been extremely engaged in the new venture that I am in. Besides being a teacher and a blogger I’ve recently became a Mary Kay Beauty consultant and am learning the ropes in direct selling.

It is a learning experience for me as I step out of my comfort zone and start to learn to interact more with people. Being an introvert I find it difficult opening up and talking to strangers. I get tongue tied at times trying to find the appropriate words to use. It can be stressful at times and it is something that I am trying to overcome.

May has been a month of learning and reflection for me as I focused on helping the boys prepare for the SA1 exams.

Monkey boy studying

Being in Primary 5 this year isn’t easy. There is so many more things to learn and the expectation is certainly much higher then last year.

I’m halfway through my Bridging the GAP – P5 series as I’ve managed to cover how I bridge the gap in English . In the next few months I’ll cover how I teach Monkey boy in Maths and Science and move on to my greatest challenge so far- tutoring Doggie boy who is currently in Primary 3.

Light purple blooms

I managed to clear my backdated travel posts from my previous trip to Taiwan and showcases the flowers that I photographed. I also shared how we made our own anniversary rings this year at a jewelery making workshop that R and I attended.

The walkway at Gao Mei Wetlands

Taking a stroll along the wooden walkway at the Gao Mei Wetlands was really romantic and I really enjoyed myself there soaking in the sight of the setting sun.

Making Thunder Tea

It was certainly an interesting experience making this traditional Hakka Tea. Thunder tea certainly requires many different ingredients and it tasted vastly different from the teas that I am used to drinking.

An electric purple bloom

I had a fun time travelling back in time as part of the Time travelling blog train hosted by MadPyschMum- Madeline. If I could have the opportunity I would certainly love to go back to my university days when I was studying in Melbourne University. I miss those carefree days. However looking at my life now I would certainly not have changed anything as I’m really grateful for being where I am now.

Grace for the Imperfect Mom

Being a Mom does make one cast doubts on oneself especially if things don’t seem to work out the way that we want. This book – Grace for the Imperfect Mom was an excellent read that I had that reminded me that everything does happen for a reason and based on GOD’s timing and not mine.

How was your month of May?

May 14, 2015

Writer’s Workshop: Zooming back to the time

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Travelling back in time

It has always been a wish of mine to travel back in time. It would be really nice to be able to go back in time to the period in time when I was a university student.

I remember when I was studying in the University of Melbourne I used to walk down alleys like the one pictured above. I was happy and carefree and could spend my leisure time reading of just hanging out with classmates.

Looking at the stone brick walls of the Arts & humanities faculty while just lazing on the green lawns having a sandwich for lunch. It was really very relaxing.

This time around I would sign up for more units in the Arts faculty instead . I would like to pursue my interest in Photography, IT and languages.

I do not regret taking a Bachelor of Commerce and if it could have been possible I would take a double major instead to give me more flexibility of career choice.

A bright spark is all that it takes to get started

I would be more daring and sign up for more varied activities to take part on campus. Join more different clubs and groups to get to know more people and widen my social circle.

I would like to have started work in a different field. Maybe even try a marketing job which allow me to travel and visit different places on the job. It would have given me a perspective of the corporate work culture and do work in a different industry.

If I had the chance I would love to have the opportunity to work abroad while doing freelance photography.

What would you have chosen differently if

you were able to travel back in time?

Next up on the blog is full time mom, Nadia from www.itchyfingersnap.blogspot.com, who blogs about random stuff that tickles her fancy. When asked about being a time traveller, wonder where in time she’d like to travel to? Perhaps a place not too long ago, yet familiar enough to ignite her dreams! Read on 🙂