FIRST WEEK OF WORK

As you may know, the first week of work wasn't what I had in mind & boy, it was tough alright. With so many things to adapt to, quite a few over-whelming situations, meeting my personal expectations, my patience being stretched etc.

But towards the end of the week, it got better because I was getting used to the routine, starting to talk to more teachers on a personal level & after listening to their "first year" stories, I felt more relieved because I wasn't the only one facing similar "problems". Well, I wouldn't deem them as problems but instead challenges. It took quite a toll on my physical & mental because wow, being a teacher is such a tiring job, not kidding! But there's so much joy out of it as well. 

After my first week of work, I have this admiration for all childcare teachers esp those who've been working for more than 10 years. There are a thousand and one things for teachers to do always. You must have eyes everywhere, you must be always on the ball, must be on standby for unexpected situations, you are like the children's mummy in school, you have to be responsible for many things apart from your children, communicate with parents on a daily basis, take note of each child's health & well-being, do observations & lesson plans, prepare for parent-teacher meetings etc

It's no easy feat but you'll definitely have a once-in-a-lifetime experience which no one will ever experience. Even if another teacher is teaching the same bunch of kiddos as you, the experience will always be different. 

This week, I learnt so so much regarding the job, the children & myself. It was tough without a doubt but I really did learn so much. I did plenty of diaper changing (still in the midst of getting it perfect), cleaned some butts with poop, learnt the way of communicating with one & a half year olds, stretched my patience & I got plenty of pockets of joy from the little moments.

I believe that with time, I'll get used to this & I'll be a better teacher and individual. But what keeps me going are the kiddos because they are so adorable & innocent. They'll love you for who you are & despite being so young, they are filled with love. I love my working environment as well as my colleagues there! They are constantly so full of positive vibes & forever laughing HAHAHA I finally found people as high and crazy as me!! So I can't wait to get to know them even better on a personal level & bond with them because I always believe that as long as you & your team stand as one, you've got each other's back & the team can go whackkyyy together, then even the hardest challenge or situation will always turn out to be a good one.

And I found my boy. We'll be turning two next month & y'know what? I love the way we are as one. I don't care what others say about us being too young, Kai's not in army yet so we wouldn't know what will happen etc, I know that we'll always be us. Five years down the road, ten years down the road, when we're old & wrinkly, we'll still be our cheeky & playful selves. So many little things that I've seen & felt and they all point out one thing "He's the guy I'm gonna marry & live my forever with."

I wasn't in the best state during this hell week. I was grumpy out of the blue, I was super manja & needy, constantly wanting Kai but he just did what he does best - loving me unconditionally. Thank you bubz for being that constant motivation that push me through the week & for constantly assuring me that I would do just fine. Thank you for listening through my rant & slowly reminding me that I know the answers to deal with challenges. You are the energy boost that makes me wanna end work ASAP so that I can meet you. I have a fireworks display inside of me when I set sight on you picking me up from work, outside my centre. What would I do without you? I love you baby.

I'm all geared up & ready for week two of work! 

XX.