Lucky me, cause in my profession, there are many many many opportunities for me to smile like an idiot or melt like snow under the sun. With children, each encounter can be a precious exchange or a wreck of nerves, and most of the time, it's I who determine what the encounter would be like. 

So today, I record down the simple hugs and goodbyes of the kids from the preschool I taught at, particularly one that said "next time you come my house okay?". Teachers of young children have to many times imagine and interpret what our kids say to us, but I'm sure we all agree that that was a remark made out of love and not out of fear. For which, I'm thankful for. 

The show I recently watched had a younger doctor asking a senior doctor what made a good doctor. The response really left a very deep impression. "A good doctor is one who would think if he's a good doctor." I believe a good teacher will also be one who would always be asking him or herself what makes a good teacher and how to become one. Being a good teacher is not a goal, but a process, and I truly see value in what I do, not just for the kids, but for myself. To all the teachers I know in my life, never give up on doing what you do, at the end of the day, no matter how tough the going gets, it will always be worthwhile. (: 

Really miss those days I went to work with a skip in my step, all excited and looking forward to a day of being in class with the kids. 

Okay, it's not so bad yet, but reallyyy.. ever since I turned 21, birthdays became growing old, rather than growing up, and that's quite sad hahaha. Still, I always believed birthdays are worth celebrating (: 

Turning 24 was a simple affair this year, no big surprises, no dares and sabotages, but plenty of quality time and love that came in all forms like cards, gifts, videos and messages. With that, Anne's a happy 24 year old. (: 

I always get a little emotional during my birthday after being so overwhelmed with being reminded of how blessed I am.. Anne is thankful for all who has been a part of my life, and even more grateful for those who have walked me through seasons, mountains and valleys, supported me, laughed with me cried with me, and are still a part of my life. 

Not in the right order of celebration, but here's a lineup of things I did, or things I've received, for me to reminisce about a year or two later. 

A special shoutout to the cell who makes Friday a lot brighter at the end of the day, especially so to a very drained and tired Anne-on-friday. It was cell outing the Friday before my birthday and I was so sure the focus for the steamboat was for Feng Kuan who was leaving the country that I was completely surprised when they surprised me with a cake and a card. Cell is family, and I'm soo thankful God brought me into this family.

Also met Ivan who has the same birthday as me (and whom Ive obviously given up on phototaking with hahahah) Our birthdays brought us together as friends, and Im glad that our birthdays have kept us together over the years. (: Always fun, heartwarming and real, blessed birthday too Ivan!

Had dinner with the family at home because mum had to watch her favourite tv show which aired from 7-10pm. The brother and sister treated the family to crab, and the mum cooked soup and some extra dishes. 

Since I always blank out whenever I have to make a birthday wish, I decided that I'd make a default one, so God knows what it is even if my mind is blank and I'm just pretending to make a wish. My wish is for the family, to keep safe, to be healthy and to stay close. Would never trade anything else in this world for the family I was born into. To the most important people in my life, and the only people who can love me so unconditionally, I love you all very much! 

And yes special mention to the darlings from klang who sang me my most heart melting birthday song. #instantlyheartmeltatthesoundof姐姐anne and also Ben and Reuben who are either too free or too talented, that they wrote a song or rap, took a video of it and posted it on social media #makemefeellikeaauperstar. also received heartfelt messages and cards  from some of those dearest to my heart.. like in my previous post, klang's always home and for as long as I can, I want to be part of this big family. (:

There are more celebrations coming up, and though I'm really starting to turn into a ball, I'm thankful for having a reason to celebrate and for the people I have by my side in these celebrations. Grateful to all who remembered this special day, and cared enough to want to share the joy, either through a celebration, a card/gift, a text message or even a Facebook message.. ☺️ Anne is immeasurably blessed. And to Daddy God, who brought me to where I am today, who blessed me with all I have today, Thank You. (:

Lucky me, cause in my profession, there are many many many opportunities for me to smile like an idiot or melt like snow under the sun. With children, each encounter can be a precious exchange or a wreck of nerves, and most of the time, it's I who determine what the encounter would be like. 

So today, I record down the simple hugs and goodbyes of the kids from the preschool I taught at, particularly one that said "next time you come my house okay?". Teachers of young children have to many times imagine and interpret what our kids say to us, but I'm sure we all agree that that was a remark made out of love and not out of fear. For which, I'm thankful for. 

The show I recently watched had a younger doctor asking a senior doctor what made a good doctor. The response really left a very deep impression. "A good doctor is one who would think if he's a good doctor." I believe a good teacher will also be one who would always be asking him or herself what makes a good teacher and how to become one. Being a good teacher is not a goal, but a process, and I truly see value in what I do, not just for the kids, but for myself. To all the teachers I know in my life, never give up on doing what you do, at the end of the day, no matter how tough the going gets, it will always be worthwhile. (: 

Really miss those days I went to work with a skip in my step, all excited and looking forward to a day of being in class with the kids. 

Okay, it's not so bad yet, but reallyyy.. ever since I turned 21, birthdays became growing old, rather than growing up, and that's quite sad hahaha. Still, I always believed birthdays are worth celebrating (: 

Turning 24 was a simple affair this year, no big surprises, no dares and sabotages, but plenty of quality time and love that came in all forms like cards, gifts, videos and messages. With that, Anne's a happy 24 year old. (: 

I always get a little emotional during my birthday after being so overwhelmed with being reminded of how blessed I am.. Anne is thankful for all who has been a part of my life, and even more grateful for those who have walked me through seasons, mountains and valleys, supported me, laughed with me cried with me, and are still a part of my life. 

Not in the right order of celebration, but here's a lineup of things I did, or things I've received, for me to reminisce about a year or two later. 

A special shoutout to the cell who makes Friday a lot brighter at the end of the day, especially so to a very drained and tired Anne-on-friday. It was cell outing the Friday before my birthday and I was so sure the focus for the steamboat was for Feng Kuan who was leaving the country that I was completely surprised when they surprised me with a cake and a card. Cell is family, and I'm soo thankful God brought me into this family.

Also met Ivan who has the same birthday as me (and whom Ive obviously given up on phototaking with hahahah) Our birthdays brought us together as friends, and Im glad that our birthdays have kept us together over the years. (: Always fun, heartwarming and real, blessed birthday too Ivan!

Had dinner with the family at home because mum had to watch her favourite tv show which aired from 7-10pm. The brother and sister treated the family to crab, and the mum cooked soup and some extra dishes. 

Since I always blank out whenever I have to make a birthday wish, I decided that I'd make a default one, so God knows what it is even if my mind is blank and I'm just pretending to make a wish. My wish is for the family, to keep safe, to be healthy and to stay close. Would never trade anything else in this world for the family I was born into. To the most important people in my life, and the only people who can love me so unconditionally, I love you all very much! 

And yes special mention to the darlings from klang who sang me my most heart melting birthday song. #instantlyheartmeltatthesoundof姐姐anne and also Ben and Reuben who are either too free or too talented, that they wrote a song or rap, took a video of it and posted it on social media #makemefeellikeaauperstar. also received heartfelt messages and cards  from some of those dearest to my heart.. like in my previous post, klang's always home and for as long as I can, I want to be part of this big family. (:

There are more celebrations coming up, and though I'm really starting to turn into a ball, I'm thankful for having a reason to celebrate and for the people I have by my side in these celebrations. Grateful to all who remembered this special day, and cared enough to want to share the joy, either through a celebration, a card/gift, a text message or even a Facebook message.. ☺️ Anne is immeasurably blessed. And to Daddy God, who brought me to where I am today, who blessed me with all I have today, Thank You. (: