Friday, September 30, 2011

Time to give an update on my life.


I had my birthday 2 weeks ago, and very unfortunately, my grandmother passed away on the same day. I don’t think it’s very sad that she has moved on, for she has lived a very long life and has many grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. Reminds me of what Dumbledore told Harry in The Philosopher’s Stone, something about how dying for an old person is like going to bed at the end of a very long day. How true.

It was my first time attending a funeral and witnessing a cremation. The atmosphere was really tense. I was originally quite composed, but when my relatives started wailing I couldn’t help but be moved and started sobbing uncontrollably. Whoa.

The following day I reported to PSB for 2 weeks of temp job which was recommended by TH. It was an eye-opening experience for me, doing HR work and observing office interactions. I was kind of uncomfortable, but I guess things would be better if I had more time to know my co-workers better?

Yesterday I attended the MOE Appointment Briefing. I had been placed on a contract basis, which makes me feel kind of uneasy. Like you won't know if you'd get it or not, it's all depending on your performance. Guess that could a source of motivation to work hard? :)

2 comments:

  1. Ah! My condolences... Hope your family has settled down and came to peace with your grandmother's death!

    Most teachers on contract teaching would move on to NIE... Unless they do really really stupid things in school or they leave by themselves. So don't worry larh!

    - Fen

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  2. @Fen: Thank you for your encouragement!

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