Today is Teachers' Day, which got me thinking about how few and far between good teachers are. I know of more mediocre ones than good ones that's for sure and this makes the good ones (when they do come by) very appreciated.

With one of the best of the best

Back in Form 4&5, I was blessed with a wonderful BM teacher who was also our class teacher. I personally think she's the best BM teacher in Kuching. I also know how rowdy and disrespectful students can get towards teachers and in my class, it happened. A lot. What I have learnt from her example is patience. A lot of patience. Oh, if it were I who was the teacher, insolent students would be kicked out of class and sent down to the principal's office (real quick and easy solution, innit?) so it was definitely mind-boggling when this teacher would rather keep them in her class and do her best to continue teaching even though it can really be taxing on the emotions. What love is this? This teacher's actions was a picture of a dimension of love to me. It is puzzling and I am amazed every time I think about her. I'd like to be more like her.

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

I still have a long way to go, and I tip my hat in gratitude and respect to those who have taught me one way or another, professional teacher or not, because they have invested time in helping me grow.

Happy Teachers' Day!

Bonjour amigo. The best part of my first semester of semi-adult life is just about to begin!

Sometimes I wonder why I get myself into things and then wonder what in the world I got myself into because (in case I haven't updated you recently) I'm joining a debate!!!!! That's crazy!!! Because I've never debated in my entire short life!!!! And now I'm going up against the pros. I mean, what am I thinking??? Am I even, you know, thinking?!! I have a feeling I'm going to get trashed. :P But I hope to have a little fun lah... it's not like anyone will remember me anyway haha.

Apart from that, I begin work at the SSPCA as a volunteer tomorrow! It's a once (or twice or thrice if I can make it) a week thing. I never thought I'd be able to say "Hey, I work at the shelter" HAHAHA. So for now my days are pretty packed with interesting stuff. I don't know about you but I think this is gonna be one terrific ride.

The time has come for a little update on my life which I know you are interested in (why else would you be reading my blog hehe).

The other day, someone asked me how college was treating me. As I thought about it, I came to the conclusion that despite having slightly disappointing experiences (but who am I to complain, I've already been SO blessed!), my lecturer (I only have two, so when I say lecturer, I mean only one of them) is really good and definitely worth every penny paid. :D

Been driving my red "Ferrari" to college and enjoying it much, yes. No accidents yet and I hope to keep it that way. Mom tells me to keep it that way. I intend to but you never know, you know??

It's time to get into the Asian mode and study.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot! Scored 4A+, 4A and 2A- (simply put, straight A's :P) for SPM!!!! Hooray and hallelujah!!

I PASSED MY DRIVING TEST!!!!!

=D =D =D

Okay, I was really close to failing. x_x But it's a long story so I'll save that for another day...

P License will be coming around pretty soooon. And so a new driver will be trollin' the streets of Kuching real soon tooo! Yay!

Played drums for church yesterday, and it went quite fine (thanks to the very welcoming and helpful team of musicians) despite the teeny mistakes that hopefully no one noticed hehe. Like Ray said, may God be glorified!!! :)

I had a most wonderful surprise today which had me grinning from ear to ear.

To cut a long story short, I have been awarded the Yayasan Pendidikan Bistari scholarship to the amount of SEVEN GRAND and twenty ringgit.

SEVEN GRAND.

No joke. Didn't see this coming at all. But I won't complain haha. This is really God's blessing. :)

College has been going extremely well despite having two lecturers that are a bit odd. I've got an unethical- uh, I think I better stop here in case anyone stumbles upon my blog and yeah. The friend-making business has been going fine (not really, but it's alright, really). Transportation plans to college will be changing soon, I think. God is really good and so far I haven't had to miss a class yet. What are the chances that someone from all your classes happens to move to live closer to you and is therefore able to pick you up to go to all your classes? CLOSE TO ZERO??? And yet, it seems to be unfolding out like that for me.

Got a hair cut, got bangs for the first time in... quite some time. :)

So that's the update for you! =)

So much has changed within the last 2 months.

I've had my share of goodbyes. They weren't too sweet but I am going to choose to look on the bright side of things, and just grin and wave and move on.

Tomorrow,I will be stepping into the next chapter of my life: The College Chapter!

The anticipation is great.

Can't wait to discover what God has in store for me.

There's just one thing that hasn't been arranged yet - transportation. But I think it will be pretty cool to see how God will provide... :)

Yeehee!