Gratitude Challenge: Day 26

I am grateful of:
a) the good comments from my lecturer. She came for Jerry's and also did my post observation. She said my lesson on Monday was definitely better than my first lesson. There was improvement. :D She did not reveal my marks though but it should be higher than the previous marks! Just hope that all goes well at my GP part.
b) Li Teng's pens. She gave me two pens when I just asked to borrow one from her.
c) the time in the evening spent watching movies with him while sorting the exam papers. Felt good!
d) the sharing of conversation after school. :D
e) mum's updates on what is happening at home.

Gratitude Challenge: Day 25

Things that I'm grateful of today:
a) I did not get as many relief classes as I should as I did not have any classes on that day and many teachers were not in.
b) got to save money as there was food in the staffroom
c) got to try a new café which serves cheap pizza. Well, it was not as good but the new environment felt good.

Gratitude Challenge: Day 24

I did my second and last observation from lecturer today!
Grateful:
a) that my lesson was not postponed to another day like what Jerry's was.
b) was not asked about my action research as there wasn't time to discuss after the class
c) lesson went on quite ok except the ending part. But overall, I guess it's still okay.
d) GP entered for observation too making this observation a 2 in 1 observation. Don't have to be observed the second time by GP anymore.
e) for just the fact that I am almost done with my Practicum! Can't believe it!

Gratitude Challenge: Day 23

Things that I'm grateful of:
a) managed to get back home early to prepare for my observation the next day.
b) yesterday managed to get ideas from my previous KPD material file
c) have enough or rather exact number of manila cards that I need for my lesson tomorrow
d) got to print and Photostat cheap! The shop owner was very friendly too :)

Gratitude Challenge: Day 22

Some things that I'm grateful of:

A) graduation went well. Had fun actually. Love the baju kurung I bought.

B) safe journey to Kepong using the Ulu Yam road. Had some adventurous moments!

C) managed to find ideas for the first part of my observation lesson.

D) managed to release the toxic matter in my body this morning. 

E) got a dress from him. Love it!

F) first time dining in a Chinois restaurant. Probably is also my first fine dining experience? :)
G) got to meet Daryl!
H) taken care of at Kepong.

Gratitude Challenge: Day 21

Things that I'm grateful of!

A) it's a Friday! Relax.

B) got to spend some time with Peralihan students, building relationship. 

C) got to finish my three lesson plans in time before the bell rings

D) my past effort in finding materials for KPD. Was lack of ideas and searched for the folders. Found an idea which I would be using for my lecturer observation on Monday!

E) Puan ravinder's friendliness :)

Gratitude Challenge: Day 19 & 20

I can't really remember the things that happened on Wednesday and Thursday but I'll sum it up.

Things that I'm grateful of:

A) form 4 students were cooperative on Thursday. They were supportive.

B) form 1 students were cooperative today too. They were good!

C) got to use other class for form 1 instead of the lab. No stress at all teaching the form 1 knowing that I won't have her breathing down my neck. Well, in fact, I think she kicked me and him out of the lab.

Gratitude Challenge 18: Belated Birthday

Things that I'm grateful of:

A) got to celebrate my birthday with my boy today. :) 

B) got to buy a bag and claim my Apple voucher which means I have a new iphone cover!

C) got to reach tanjung malim safely at night!

Gratitude Challenge Day 17: Birthday Edition

Today is my birthday! And I'm grateful of so many things:

A) that I'm alive at the age of 23.

B) family dinner at a Thai restaurant to celebrate my birthday. Dad really insisted on it. 

C) brother's angpaos and his effort in making the present giving to be fun and memorable.

D) the many wishes from friends and family eventhough I did not wish many of them. Even got the chance to catch up with long lost friends.

Gratitude Challenge Day 16

Things that I'm grateful of yesterday:

A) Wei Ken treated me to Annabelle and McD. Lol. Big boy dah. 

B) brother spent time watching a lame horror movie with me at night. Lol. 

C) got to go to church. 

Gratitude Challenge Day 15

Things that I'm grateful today:

A) time spent with parents in MV. Managed to buy two good skirts at rm38 only! Managed to make parents' day. Hehe.

B) his victory over the NS players! Glad to be there emotionally with him, though not physically. 

C) the existence of the Bible app that never fails to remind me to read the bible and pray. Lol. Whoever created that app and is maintaining it, God bless him or her. 

D) my friend who is making sure that I will go to church tomorrow morning! :)

49 days minus 15 days is 34 days left in school! 

34 days minus the 8 weekends is 26 days.

26 days minus the 3 remaining Haji holidays is 23 days.

23 days minus 3 Deepavali holidays is 20 days.

20 days minus 5 days of exams is 15 days!

15 days of school!

15 days minus the 6 days that I'm not teaching is 9 days!

Only 9 days of teaching! Can't wait!

Gratitude Challenge Day 14

I am grateful of:

A) the safe journey home! I think I was quite reckless when driving home just now. Lack of practice I think. 

B) mum's food and support! Feels right at home.

C) my dog's warm welcome. Kept licking my legs when I entered house. Hehe.

D) the relief time I had with 2I. One of them wrote "老师，我爱你！". Played quiz with them because they requested. So I played even though I was feeling so sleepy! Haha. Made time passed faster though.

Gratitude Challenge Day 13

I have been busy for the past two days. On Wednesday, I got to know that the teacher wants to observe my form 1 class instead of form 4. I had koko day on that day too so by the time I reached home, it was already 5:45pm. So, I had to prepare an observation lesson plan in a night! Okay there are three things that I'm grateful of that day:

A) the students in my observed class cooperated well. I really appreciate it!

B) I have finished the first GP observation and now I'm officially 50% through my Practicum. Despite everything that happened with the teacher on that day too, I will not let it ruin my holiday mood! She had already destroyed my sept holiday mood, I don't want her to ruin this short holiday too.

C) the time I had to wind down by watching movie while creating lesson plan. Hehe. 

Gratitude Challenge Day 12

I got to know that the teacher wants to observe my form 1 class instead of form 4. I had koko day on today so by the time I reached home, it was already 5:45pm. So, I had to prepare an observation lesson plan in a night! Okay there are three things that I'm grateful of though:

A) sound advice given by him because he knows that it is for my own good even though he knows I will not like it. 

B) able to arrive before 7:30 even though we departed very late to school today. 

C) one student who defended me in front of his friends. He admitted it is him the one who suggested something when others were blaming me for it. Haha. What a nice boy, sometimes. 

D) he gave me his materials he had planned for his class. The materials that he couldn't use during observation because they are not needed. That had greatly sped up my planning. If not, I don't think I could sleep that night! 

E) he played songs for me to serenade me when I was stressing out. Lol!

Gratitude Challenge Day 11

The things I'm grateful of / for today:

A) I found out that I will not have to teach the form 4 this coming Thursday. This gives me more time to concentrate on my action research first!

B) no judgement when I said something that has sounded quite far-fetched but it was what I really thought at that time. I am still not sure whether what I thought is true. 

C) for not judging my messiness. Haha! 

D) the free laksa in school today. And it was laksa lemak! First time eating belacan just like that. One piece. Lol.

E) God for His protection today!

Gratitude Challenge Day 10

Today I had another sort of bad day in school. Lol. Students were all pretty sluggish today and I couldn't stand it. Scolded many of them. Well.. Why couldn't they change their attitude? Pretty disappointed with them.

Anyways, I have a few things that I am grateful of today.

A) the time that we could understand more of each other. The personality test helped me to see and understand more on who you are as sometimes I am just too blind or not sensitive enough. :)

B) my Practicum friends who are sporting enough to break out from school with us. Lol. We just wanted to skip a meeting which actually had nothing to do with us. 

C) the time in mamak today. I just love those kind of talk. It makes me feel like evrything will be alright again. 

D) Gem's post on God. I am amazed that she is brave enough to post quite a few posts on God, praising Him and all. This is a very huge encouragement. She did it even though she knows many of her fans may not be Christians and may not like the posts. That's called not being ashamed of God! :)

E) the picture of my dog taken by my father. He just tickles me sometimes. Looking at his picture, his mischievous act, could just put a smile on my face!

F) my discipline teacher for offering his help. He asked me of everything is alright and on whether the students are giving me trouble as I seemed pretty stressed today. Then he said it's ok, that if there's anything, just inform him and he will handle. I'm grateful for such support although I think I will not send any names to him la :)

Jesus fed thousands of people with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. Nothing is impossible for Him. The people begged to touch the edge of the Jesus' clothe so that they can be healed. With such faith, those who touched were healed. We just have to seek and ask Him to help us. I am asking Him for help in my coming observation. I cannot control how the students will be as their behaviour is pretty erratic. I am also not yet sure on what is the best way to execute four skills in 40 minutes (will be a feat and I have not had a one-period class to practice on before). But I will ask God to help me because I believe He is a God who answers prayers. So now, I will lay my worries at His feet. Amen.

Gratitude Challenge Day 9

Today is another rocky day. However, I am feeling joy now. I am feeling like crying and laughing at the same time. I am feeling like God is still here with me despite of everything. I am feeling beyond happy that I can always go back to Him. I am feeling grateful that I know Him. Without Him, what will happen to me? I will not know joy. That true joy that cannot be found everywhere but in Him alone. I wish that I will not only turn to Him in troubles times! I will not let that happen again.

I am grateful for:

A) the speedy recovery. I had a terrible flu and mild fever earlier this afternoon and evening. I couldn't do anything but to sleep. Thank God I am recovering now.

B) the act! It is kind of his first time encouraging me by sending me a video on God. Previously, he only asked me to seek Him and read the Bible when I was feeling really pressured. I guess He is doing something in his heart. 

C) the encouragement given by friends through FB. I feel supported. The likes, comments and personal messages, I really appreciate them. 

D) the simple act of saying sorry. Cleaned bathroom and etc and taking the steps to say sorry first even though I should be the one who said sorry for not understanding. That, makes me feel loved. 

Gratitude Challenge Day 8

Today is one of those not easy days to be thankful but i will try my best to. After all, this is the purpose of my challenge.

Number One: the call from my mum. It has been some time we didn't have a phone conversation. 

Number Two: the change of lamp despite the will.

Number Three: no class today in school and i got to take a very long afternoon nap.

Number Four: managed to install the bathroom lock!

I thought of my grandfather today. I miss him. I was quite close to him, but I never really know him deeply because i was very young. He passed away when i was at the age of 7. The age when i dont even know the existence of cancer. I hope he is at a better place now.

Gratitude Challenge Day 7

Grateful of:

A) the Practicum friends I have in my school. They are one bunch of nice people. They make my life in school much better!

B) the head of Penyelia peserta. She is friendly and helpful. I love working with her! Am glad that I am in her team.

C) my lecturer/supervisor again for her goodwill and intention to teach us more! 

However, am hiding behind a rock!

P/s: had my first combination of nasi kambing and susu kambing in a meal. :D

Grateful Challenge Day 6

The things I'm grateful of yesterday:

A) I was able to get some rest as I took sick leave. It was the most relaxing day I have ever felt since a very long time ago. I didn't feel stressed at all. Even the recent holidays didn't give such feeling to me. 

B) I asked for one day leave, doctor gave me two days. Reminds me of God. God gives more than we ask!

C) I got to go to Junior's Welcoming Night. 

Gratitude Challenge Day 5

Things that I'm grateful for:

A) Puan Kow for her friendliness and guidance during koko meeting.

B) my Remove class. They made me happy with their funny remarks and their cooperation. 

C) I got some time to relax at night. Much needed rest after the long day!

Thank God for helping me through another day in school! :)

Gratitude Challenge Day 4

I'm grateful of:

A) my supervisor. She actually cares for what is happening to us! I hope that she will see the truth and stand for justice. :)

B) jerry because he becomes my person "gym" trainer and motivator. :D grateful for his care towards my health. 

C) supportive friends. I could just share the things that are bothering me and they would support me in all manners.

Finally, I thank God for the major event that happened today, the news which was delivered by my housemate. God seems to be opening a way for us! 

However, I was quite drawn towards Mark 3 whereby Jesus was constantly observed by the Pharisees as they were trying to find fault with Him. Jesus of course is faultless. He purposely performed miracles in front of them so that they may believe. However, they had stubborn hearts and Jesus was distressed. 

Anyway, I felt like He is telling me through the verses that I should not allow "them" to find any fault in me. I will have to raise my standard even higher. I hope I can be able to do that. Christ, strengthen me!

Gratitude Challenge Day 3

Things I am grateful of today:

1) Had my first observation from the lecturer today. It was a surprise visit and she wanted to observe one of us. I volunteered as I am prepared. The marks are not that satisfying by I have learnt a lot from her feedback and encouragement. Will try my best to improve!

2) The concerned look given by her to us after the "meeting". I think she is willing to hear us out and understand our side of story. This gives a kind of light unto our situation. 

3) Feel blessed to be treated by our China friend, Resa. 

4) The explanation from the book Case for Faith that Jesus undoubtedly performed miracles. It just gave me so much joy knowing that Jesus is indeed real! He is as real as you and me! :))

God, thank You for today. It is indeed a tough day. Despite everything that has happened and is still happening, I pray that I will learn to trust in You and to act out of love. For love drives out fear. May the fear in my heart be driven out and Your love to fill me. 

Gratitude Challenge Day 2

The things that I am grateful of today:

1) Church feels like home and I have missed this atmosphere for quite some time. The people were friendly too and seemed genuine.

2) A forgiving boyfriend. 

3) A dependable brother.

Thank God for His presence today. :)

Gratitude Challenge Day 1

I am going to challenge myself to post at least 3 things that I'm grateful of each day for 49 days. Instead of posting in Twitter, which was my initial plan, I will be posting here in my blog. Only by doing so will I be able to look back at how wonderful God is in my life. I think it will be really encouraging to me in the future.

Why 49 days? Because these are my remaining Practicum days. I had been having a hard time in my previous Practicum days. Many bad things happened and I was under depression because there was really nothing I could do to make the bad things go away. Everything was out of control and I felt suffocated.

Nevertheless, despite of everything, I think, it was what I actually needed. In this mess that I was in, where I felt like there was no escape, I was forced to turn to God because I know it is only Him alone that could help me go through it. I am still not out of the hole that I am in, but this situation I am in, God has used it to draw me closer to Him. That is why I would like to seek Him, to trust in Him. Last Sunday, I thought I needed to go to a church again. In the end, I went to Glad Tidings PJ and the message on that day was about trusting God despite of circumstances. I am very grateful to God for that message. He sent another message to me when I was urged to open my Bible app in my phone the other day. The verse of that day was Psalm 91. I felt like I actually surfaced from this dark water I am in when I read it. I am still swimming in the water but I know, with each Word he feeds me, I will be able to swim out of this water soon.

So, these are some of the reasons why I would like to start this Gratitude Challenge. I want to see everyday as a gift from God. I want to be able to reflect back during bad days and draw some good out of it. I want to learn to be thankful to God by this practice. I want to allow His presence in my life, that everything I do will speak forth of His love. I hope that I will persevere in challenging myself in this.

Three things that I am grateful of today:
1) My friend, Yi Yeen. I know that God puts her in this period of my life in order to encourage me and pull me back to Christ. Her constant care and loyalty have encouraged me tremendously.
2) The sermon in youth fellowship today because it reminds me that fellowship is important. Everyone needs to have fellowship.
3) My boyfriend, Jerry, for helping me to settle the bill first and to print my class materials. Thank you for being helpful.
4) I was able to buy a Bible which is very affordable and is what I need. My old ones were spoilt and I needed one. Was afraid that I could not find the shop and that the shop would be closed.
5) My parents reached Perlis safely this evening. Was a bit worried as it was raining this morning.

Most of all, thank You Jesus for being with me today. :)