many things to think about...and be thankful for...

Tuesday
I was worried as usual about all the details as I made my prep for the training/briefing session for our next research project. The difference between this and the other sessions I've conducted is that I was expecting 40+ students; 53 turned up. I thought it went rather well and I handled myself and the training in a professional manner. Pretty thankful that so many turned up and that there will be (hopefully) about 20 more coming for next Thurs' session. The only worry now is the coordination needed for such a large group! Before I slept that night, I thought about the session again and realised that my disposition during the entire 2 hour session was better than had been during my uni days and I wasn't as nervous or even pulling my shirt!! It was also then that I thought again about whether I should consider becoming a TA next year after my RA contract expires year-end. I really love the interaction with the students and teaching this grp of ppl. Something to think about.

Wednesday
I had intended to stay home to rest as I was still tired from the training session. But Glo sms-ed me and we decided to have dinner at Harbourfront. Was good catching up with her, me whining about life/work and she sharing about her life as a teacher and just catching up. We also managed to check out VivoCity. It was ok though I still find it suspicious that it went up so fast and got the building permits and all despite being up for such a short time. Must explore it again some day. I thought back to our time in NJ and realised that we've come a long way. I still rem the incident during our R2K (House Rep camp) where I refused to wake up and she kicked my mattress. The next thing I rem is the letter she wrote me. And I guess that where our frenship really started? I still have that letter :) Now, I wonder if I should organise a gathering for my class...it's been ages since we met. And I guess we're all busy now. Something to think about.

Thursday
As mentioned, I've been thinking a lot. About things. About decisions. About people. One group of ppl I thought about is my army pals, particularly the three I've gone overseas with twice. So I arranged a meeting and all three of us met on Thurs. We went to this high-class sushi place and then had more food at this Hong Kong Cafe thingy oppo CityLink. Good stuff (def going back again). Anyway, it felt really good catching up and just talking, about the other platoon mates, about what we did during army, about our lives now. haha, and about how some of us never change. In sum, I just really enjoyed myself. And I was so glad I organised it. We shd meet up again soon. If not, there's always ICT! *frown*

Friday
Ideally, I would have gotten to know someone better that night but it was not meant to be :) all for the better cos I had to meet Carol & Ryan to plan for the backup in place of Games Day for the teens. Met at starbucks and managed to come up with super lame stuff. The most lame, was thought up by Ryan: ±√4p² (it's supposed to be a place in church). Give up? It's supposed to mean 2P(pee) or -(not) 2P(pee) = toilet! haha, man. So though being tired, we managed to squeeze out some laughs and get the work done!
Also, I managed to finish an excellent book I've been reading - The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. It's a really powerfully charged book which will evoke myraid emotions in you. Pls go read it if you can! My colleague has already booked it (no pun intended). Some quotes which I liked and/or got me thinking:

"there is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft...When you kill a man, you steal a life...you steal his wife's right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth. When you cheat, you steal the right to fairness..."

"Father used to say it's wrong to hurt even bad people. Because they don't know any better, and because bad people sometimes become good"

"I wondered if that was how forgiveness budded, not with the fanfare of epiphany, but with pain gathering its things, packing up, and slipping away unannounced in the middle of the night"

Anyway, I received news today, though not 100% confirmed, but it basically means I have a decision to make. Something to think about.

Saturday
Somehow I woke up at 8+ despite being stone tired last night. To my horror, an sms that I thot I had sent out wasn't. Anyway, I got an instant reply which brought a smile to my face. I don't know what I'm doing but I hope I'm not making a mistake here. Anyway, most of the day was prep for the Treasure Hunt. It went quite ok and I hope the teens had fun. And the highlight of the day was when I bought my bike! haha, now I don't have to read when I'm bored but I can go out and explore Spore on wheels. Like I said on msn: if you can't get 4 wheels, start with 2!

And to all of you, have a blessed Sunday tomorrow! Be thankful for what you have for there's no end in complaining. Count your blessings and you will much to be satisfied with!