It’s not another night night

I have received very inspiring and motivating comments from some fellow bloggers and readers. I must say it’s really very sweet of you all and I can’t say how much all these words of encouragement are. But unfortunately due to realistic and practical reasons and some deep considerations, it is not possible for me to resume teaching immediately. Therefore, the dilemma I am in. However, I do plan to pursue further education in Montessori which is something close to my heart right now especially with a young and growing toddler. I am just totally swoon by the amazing Dr Maria Montessori. I do hope I can do this soon and probably after completing the course, I can restart my journey to preschool teaching again. (keeping my fingers cross) 

At least for the next journey, I have a clearer direction of where I want to head too. So I am definitely, still going to pursue my passion. Maybe a baby step at a time.

Anyway, I am just totally psyched about sharing another happy happening. It has been a long time that since I kind of blog so quick at the instant. 

Allysa has turned 18 months recently. Among some of the toddlers I have came across from school, most of whom are the younger siblings of the students, can speak amazingly. There are a 24 months, 19 months and a 18 months too. Of course, I was “shocked” and I do admit a little “worried” as my baby isn’t speaking in phrases like they do. All these little girls I saw can speak fabulously. The 24 months old toddler  is already in the “Why” stage. The 19 months can even rote count to 10. The other 18 months can speak in phrases and maybe sentences. Bottom line, they are officially speaking. I would think the reason they are speaking fantastically at such a tender age is due to the reason that they have older sibling around. Such regular observation of their older siblings probably spurs them to speak.

Just when I thought my baby isn’t ready or hasn’t reached her “sensitivity period for speech”, she amazed me just tonight.

Allysa tried to do a hug with her arms as she can’t say “Love”. It coincides with the same action I show her whenever I sing “Skidamarink” to her. Another amazing discovery! 

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement, nothing can be done without hope and confidence." -- Helen Keller

So I guess, I just have need to have lots of faith in my baby and as what Dr Maria Montessori believes that every child develops at their own natural learning 


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 And last but not least, have a Happy Wednesday! 

Pursuit of Passion

Sometimes, I find life is a constant struggle. You are never happy or contented with your current state. We seek more and believe that there’s always a greener pasture out there.

Recently, I find myself struggling with what I do for a living. There are times that I really dislike my job(I guess it’s norm, right?) because it takes me away from things I like and want to do. But of course, I do like having this job because it pays my bills, offers me a security in life and have a great team and environment to work in. I have always enjoy working with children so it’s good that I still get to work around them in some way. 

These couple of weeks, it sets me thinking maybe there’s a higher calling out there. That, perhaps, besides working around children, I can go work with them again. I remembered I could never understand why I had such a strong passion to teach. I just felt it is my calling and I enjoy inspiring and helping the little ones. I want to protect and respect their little minds. Thus, I stepped into this field. I never left but of course, I changed track. 

And it’s also working in such environment that made me realised maybe I really want to go back and teach again. That I can positively influence and nurture the little children than trying to watch and guide others how to do it. There are many qualified teachers but how many seriously teach with their heart and soul? 

This is some thing worth pondering upon. :) 

Moving On ...

I can’t believe it’s 2012. I mean, the year, just slipped by.

Don’t get me wrong. I love that it happened. I love the possibilities and hopes for every new year. Don’t you? It’s like leaving a bad and sometimes abusive relationship. In fact, I needed the NEW year to come. Bad. I desperately needed to escape from the clutches of 2011,  sadness, suay-ness and all,  and fall into the sweet embrace of 2012. Oh, this is waaaay much better than a relationship rebounce. Period.

I can’t say how much I had struggled (at many times) to be happy in the 2nd part of the year. My emotions had went on a hell of a ride. Insane. Sometimes, I do suspect I was mildly maniac depressive. Thank goodness, I felt I had left that side of me and just as what I did to 2011, bid farewell to it. 

They say parenthood brings the best and worst of you. I can’t agree more. For once, I felt more responsible and stronger as an adult. But at the same time, I flair as simply as a flick of a Zippo. 

With a new year, bring new hopes and dreams and yes, possibilities! “Impossible is nothing”. So here, I do resolve to changeimprove and live a happier and better person. To spend more time and love my beloved more.  Stop sweating the small stuffs coz the bigger ones will take care of them. To stop try cutting down on procrastinating. And yes, to blog more often. 

Besides it being a brand new year, this year marks a new decade since my grand entry to the world. Yes, my 3rd. (Ur hmm...) Boy, am I going to enter this 3rd decade of my life, heads up, chirpy footsteps and a big wide smile. 

I say Life, bring it on!

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