Sunday, February 25, 2007
Positive take on things
I am blogging because I am not doing work, though I have piles of marking and preparation for lecture awaiting me. Hmm... guess I have yet to change my in-born nature of procastinating!
That was how "PinPy" came about! It stands for "Partner-in-Procastination". And long fren is my Pinpy! Though I think she has long abandoned me to dwell in my procastination while she moves on to new pastures. Heh.
Anyway, I'm just here to talk about how keeping a positive attitude is essential, and sometimes, pertinent to survival. I definitely do not claim to be positive all the time, and am postitively negative (paradox!) at times, causing me to go into depression many a times. However, I do believe that staying positive and optimistic keeps one happy/satisfied, and provides us the impetus to survive and accomplish sometimes unimaginable things.
I speak as a first person, who is bogged down with many responsibilities at work. Duties include straddling between both Human and Physical Geog at 2nd year level, straddling with 1st years, taking on ODAC and Canoeing and trying to contribute as much as possible, being in a Committee to plan a major event... oh, and don't forget the CTship and Project Work which comes along with it... and my passion in organizing Fieldtrips and inevitable Remedial classes. After almost a term, I am still surviving, because many of the duties above have not exactly taken form, such as PW, lecturing, etc.
The other day there was a unit meeting and my RO said she didn't want me to die. I told Kel the situation and he took it that they were bullying the young teacher. (Well, have I mentioned that my confirmation is this year? Heh.) I see his point of view, and sometimes things are inevitable. If I were to grouch about it and feel bullied and exploited, I am convinced that I will not be able to fulfill my basic responsibilities at all. But I am thankful that I am able to take everything as a challenge, and am hopefully confident that I can excel at some areas.
At least I find joy in the things I do... I love and treasure my teaching periods and interaction with my students, including CCA students. I feel a sense of accomplishment when I sense that I have taught them something, given them advice and they take it, or even to bring a smile to their face. I find joy in organizing fieldtrips because I myself want to play, and desire for students to fall in love with Geog on the fieldtrip (cos there's so much you can learn!)
Chien asked why I don't just hire someone to complete my marking. Well, first I lack the finances, second I don't want to give up this opportunity to guide the kids' development. Through marking, I also get to know my students better, and it's a great way to interact with them - through comments and advice on their scripts.
Ok, enough blabbering. Part of the purpose was to blog about it when I'm still positive~ So that when or if I become pessimistic and drowning in work, I can come back here to read this entry and remind myself to stay positive and strong! And may this entry be of some encouragement to you too! =)
That was how "PinPy" came about! It stands for "Partner-in-Procastination". And long fren is my Pinpy! Though I think she has long abandoned me to dwell in my procastination while she moves on to new pastures. Heh.
Anyway, I'm just here to talk about how keeping a positive attitude is essential, and sometimes, pertinent to survival. I definitely do not claim to be positive all the time, and am postitively negative (paradox!) at times, causing me to go into depression many a times. However, I do believe that staying positive and optimistic keeps one happy/satisfied, and provides us the impetus to survive and accomplish sometimes unimaginable things.
I speak as a first person, who is bogged down with many responsibilities at work. Duties include straddling between both Human and Physical Geog at 2nd year level, straddling with 1st years, taking on ODAC and Canoeing and trying to contribute as much as possible, being in a Committee to plan a major event... oh, and don't forget the CTship and Project Work which comes along with it... and my passion in organizing Fieldtrips and inevitable Remedial classes. After almost a term, I am still surviving, because many of the duties above have not exactly taken form, such as PW, lecturing, etc.
The other day there was a unit meeting and my RO said she didn't want me to die. I told Kel the situation and he took it that they were bullying the young teacher. (Well, have I mentioned that my confirmation is this year? Heh.) I see his point of view, and sometimes things are inevitable. If I were to grouch about it and feel bullied and exploited, I am convinced that I will not be able to fulfill my basic responsibilities at all. But I am thankful that I am able to take everything as a challenge, and am hopefully confident that I can excel at some areas.
At least I find joy in the things I do... I love and treasure my teaching periods and interaction with my students, including CCA students. I feel a sense of accomplishment when I sense that I have taught them something, given them advice and they take it, or even to bring a smile to their face. I find joy in organizing fieldtrips because I myself want to play, and desire for students to fall in love with Geog on the fieldtrip (cos there's so much you can learn!)
Chien asked why I don't just hire someone to complete my marking. Well, first I lack the finances, second I don't want to give up this opportunity to guide the kids' development. Through marking, I also get to know my students better, and it's a great way to interact with them - through comments and advice on their scripts.
Ok, enough blabbering. Part of the purpose was to blog about it when I'm still positive~ So that when or if I become pessimistic and drowning in work, I can come back here to read this entry and remind myself to stay positive and strong! And may this entry be of some encouragement to you too! =)
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