First Day at School

Today was my first day at school… as a teacher. Since the previous night I had been having butterflies fluttering in my stomach. Not only me but whole lot of my teacher trainee friends were having butterflies in their stomach and weak knees. After few years, I think today was the first day that I woke up as early as 5.30 a.m. That itself is a big achievement for me and when a fellow friend commented that it might me my routine once I graduate providing I am given an urban school, I shrunk. Since we had to car pool with some of our friends who are also teaching nearby, we had to leave as early as 6.10 am though the school is only starting at 7.30. And as we guessed, we were there in the school at 6.30 am and not a single soul was there. Nothing could have been better than visiting your first school in sheer darkness. Amazingly, there were some students slowly strolling in with a quizzed look at us. Wonder what was in their little mind. As usual canteen was the first place that we got to know before anything or anyone else.

After some time, we were standing in front of the office to report and we got some more curious glances from teachers as well as the students. The teachers were asking us ‘Trainees?’ just exactly like questioning a wanted criminal. Eventually, after all the quandaries finally we were attended and briefed about the school, buildings, students, teachers and their prides. Gods’ Grace that I got two nice ladies as my co-operating teachers who had ample of advices to be shared. I freaked out the moment they told me that their students are not as good as they pretend to but they have the tendency to test a new teacher’s knowledge and expertise in the subject matter. It was soothing to know that they are going to allow me to observe their classes before start teaching this Friday.

Today I had to relieve a Form 3 Science class and it was not an easy task. The students were chit chatting all the time and controlling them was a tiring task. What was more annoying is that the girls are so addicted to combs and make-ups. Well, girls just being girls. One of the girls, was combing a hair without a mirror for a whole 30 minutes .She stopped for a while sensing my stare and then start continuing it again once I turn my gaze on somebody else. At one point, she was combing her hair so indulgingly that she forgot to notice that I was standing next to her. Then I had to ask her to put down her comb and then she gave a pleading look. I was repeating my instruction again and then finally she put it down. It was so annoying at that moment. But now as I think back, it’s hilarious! I wish I am back in school…as a student again.

A Reunion and A Bagful of memories

Memories are signatures imprinted in one's heart that comes with a person till the last breath of a person. What could be sweeter than childhood memories. No matter how much a person grows or how much success one attains, past memories would never be forgotten. The pleasure or reminising the funny moments and incidents that had occured in one's life is indescribable. And i had such moment recently when i went back to my hometown for 3 weeks break.

Even before going for the break, i planned with my friend Viknes to gather all my primary and secondary school friends whom i have not seen for 6-7 years. It was not an easy job to gather people who are scattered all around the country. But thanks to the social networks such as Facebook and Friendster and the century's amazing discovery: handphone , we managed to track down most of them and it's such a pity that some could not even remember each other.

The day of the reunion is the recent memorable incident that have ever happened to me, i would say.In these 6 years some has grown bigger, some has grown smaller and some has never changed. However, when we finally met, the 6 years gap disappeared in 6 seconds and it felt as though we were never apart. It felt as though the last meeting was just yesterday. It’s good to know that despite all the drastic physical changes, they were the same people I left 6 years ago; insane, cranky, loud and ever gossiping.

I was amazed at their ability to recall every single incident that has happened from our primary school till the secondary school. The funny pet names were revived; the teachers were mocked and the who-dates-who and who-break-up-with-who issues were seriously discussed. I was in for a lot of shocks as some puppy loves which I thought would end as the school life ends, stood firm and still standing firm and some strong relationships were disconnected while some have already started thinking and preparing for their impending weddings.

It’s unbelievable, where life had brought us to. The small kids chasing each other around the school compound have grown into young guys and girls who are now entering the world of adults. One thing I have learned from the reunion is that friendship is the purest relationship in the world which sans education level and socio-status. In our group there were some who are graduating soon and some who have dropped out of school. But the friendship between these two groups is as solid as rock as there is no superiority in friendship. All are equal in friendship and I’m cherishing each moment of being in this wonderful relationship. In 5 years time, we might meet again to see more surprises that life has in store for us.

Happy Anniversary

This month TINYBRAINTHINKS celebrates it's first anniversary. I never thought that this blog would celebrate it's anniversary when i started it as i am a lazy blogger. But thanks to my blog friends who supported my blog and contributed to the betterment of the blog, i am here today savouring the completion of the 1st year.

Thank you for your comments and supports! and Please keep visiting and commenting.

P/S- 3 weeks break had kept me occupied with personal matters which kept me away from blogging. And as usual i came back to college only to suffer from super slow internet connection. I can't wait to blog about a recent reunion that i had with my friends but no thanks to the internet connection i could not upload the pictures. Hopefully, i will be able to post them soon. tc