that time of the year

This same time last year I said `goodbye' to my students in class.
Did that again last week but minus the `drama'. It hit me hard last time for some reason and glad i didn't have to endure such `pain' like before this time round.
Maybe I'm learning to take things as a natural process, no matter how attached I have gotten to some.. Maybe I'm not that close to some of them this year.. Maybe I'm shutting off the feelings of sadness to see them leave..
Some relationships last even after we part and some don't. That's normal I tell myself on days when I think I've been forgotten by them.
Soon, this batch of students will start leading their lives in another part of the world and may eventually forget me too. And I should not be upset about that.
I should just pray that they lead good and meaningful lives and be proud to know that I was once a part of their life.
For now, it's still not goodbye yet..

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a sight for sore eyes

Seven years ago we made a decision that changed our lives. My husband and I took in ( bought ) a 2 month old cat (from Penang) who at that time was a tiny one and could fit into my husband's pocket shirt. We named him Woody because of his colour and we never looked back. Since then we've breeded 10 of Woody's offsprings and 5 grandchildren. After several deaths, a disappearance and some giving away, only 6 remain with us. And they are indeed a sight for sore eyes, a source of comfort and joy and above all, our children . Can't imagine life without them.

a note before midnight

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what colour are you?

Am once again surrounded by the chaos and craziness of my working world. And I haven't even started teaching yet! One thing I often get to do when I'm at work is shop! There's always something for everybody whenever someone starts selling. In my defense, it saves me time from having to go to a shop myself.. and if i can get quality goods at affordable prices (pay 2,3 times.. haha), why not? Today it was batik. And being around colleagues who watch what we wear day in and day out.. everyone seems to know what colour would suit which person. I was no exception.. Once again, I didn't surprise anyone and chose material with the same colour I always choose. Which got strong reactions from my dear observant friends. So, I decided to try listening to everybody's protests and tried hard to find something that wasn't me . I wanted to embrace the challenge of wearing something different. Getting out of my comfort zone. But then I wondered, why would I want to be not me ...

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