Expect the unExpected

It's getting late and I have just finished my second art piece for the semester. This would be the sample for this week's art lessons.

My second week into teaching art to eight year-olds and already I'm feeling a little stressed out. It's good kind of stress though. I worry, but it's more on thinking how may I overcome those problems that might face while executing this second lesson. I have ideas, improvision ideas and that's a good sign. Normally, I am lost when it comes to thinking how to execute an academic class, finding the best way to explain something to kids so that they may understand. I am just too rigid, able to explain a point in one way. The golden rule I have became aware of, expect the unexpected.

This week, they are going to do some cuttings and pasting to make art pieces. I have done the sample. It is not difficult, yet, I think it's not easy either for eight year-olds to do it like that way I did it. Therefore, I think that I would modify some steps so that they would not complain too much and the lesson could be done smoothly. Also, I dont' want their parents to come back to me, complaining the hands of their children got hurt during art lessons.

I just worry that when I show them the example, they would just let me know, teacher, we have done that before! I hate that the most, simply because it's difficult to take over a class without any experience in your hands, and neither having ample time to prepare mentally nor the time to consult the previous teacher. Making an appointment with her was just difficult last week, I practically did not see her enjoying any free periods. Pity to her. Luckily, I have a very good consultant staying here with me.

Let's then just pray for a great day as a start a wonderful week!

Sharing....albeit limited :)

I wrote about June's being here, when June just got here. The all important June with its announcements. To share the truth, there are 2 announcements to be made by me.

The first one, the closest of my friends knows it. Only one did not anticipated, thus was shocked to hear it from me. Of course, queries followed, tons of them. I don't blame her, she didn't know the history of 'what lies beneath'. Haha! But it was certainly a great relieve to share it out with them. I guess, something so important as such is really difficult to hold in alone, not especially when it's something soon or later, others would know about.

Now, the second one is a little tricky. So far, I've only shared with 2 persons, with the strictest of instructions to them, that it's confidential. This week, in June, because we, Wonderful Guy and myself, had agreed to only to say it out in June. Timing I guess, so as not to shocked the world.

Friend #1 was really surprised to hear. Good surprise, she said, but she really did not expect me to do that. At least, not now. I was just glad to share that with her. She was very, very happy to hear that coming from me. Perhaps, at least, finally something is going to make me stop moaning so much to her ears. Friend #2 was also surprised with what I shared, but glad for me, and also for her!

I was afraid though, because prior to that, I had not seek the consent from Wonderful Guy to inform. I certainly did not anticipate his so very positively happy reaction. He said, at last, it was taking us to another milestone, putting cement in the mixture of us.

I love him for that!

Moments To Remember..LoveOnWheels

It was my first time. Not knowing what to expect, I was really impressed by how orderly things went. In matter of about 10 minutes, it was all done. We packed up and was already ready to head to the second stop, which was about 15 minutes away. When we arrived at the second stop, it was similar as the first.

The lines were already formed. 2 lines, 2 very long lines. From the young ones to the old ones, from mothers to children to uncles and aunties. They were all there, their faces full of hope, waiting eagerly for us to arrive.

Quickly, we wasted no time. The team worked together. In just a couple of minutes, the banners were up and 'Love On Wheels' were ready to serve. Just like at the first stop, 'Love On Wheels' started of with a short speech by none other than Auntie Clarine herself and also the Team Leader, followed by, of course, the Fungates Cheer!

I was amazed to see how almost everyone present joined in the cheer. The seasoned ones cheered enthusiastically, while the newbies joined in. Boy, they were certainly fast learners! By the third and last cheer, everyone was cheering their hearts out. Amazing spirit!

While the food was being given out, some of us took the opportunity to get closer with the people. We chatted, smiled, high-fived, greeted as much and as best as we could with everyone. It was really interesting to note that at time, age, race and religion holds no barrier. All of us were just there for each other.

Within 15 minutes, everyone has gotten their packs of food. Happy and relief faces were everywhere. We too were smiling, another successful trip. Tired but glad we could offer this little help via 'Love On Wheels'.