I started at this job in 2001, naive and unsure about myself. I honestly didnt know what it took to be a great teacher as well as a coworker. I was winging it. But this year, the light bulb FINALLY went off in my head, and I started to see things at work for what they truly are.

I saw the true side of my work place today: The side of ineptness on the part of my coworkers.

I explained the new exam process to people and instead of saying, I dont understand, they lie and say that no one explained it to them and that things were last minute. Two meetings were called to discuss the exams proceedings, and those same people were not around.

*SIGH*

Let's see what is going to take place tomorrow.

The father of a student in my form class died this week, Monday to be exact. This boy came to school for the whole week, albeit late every day. But I was glad to see at the funeral today that he finally broke down and was crying.
From the way people spoke of the man, he had a good life. He was a member of the Lions and his generosity was spoken about a lot. At least he made an impact on his children as well as helped his siblings.

I was thinking about my own funeral and how I would like it to be. I have some ideas and I need to flesh them out a bit.

This morning I went to buy curtains with a friend of mine. Ready made curtains is the way to go yes.

Things are fine with me. Working hard, but just counting down the days for exams.

I cant wait for the vacation.

My boyfriend surprised AGAIN with another Harry Potter book. He bought book 5 for me because I had just finished reading book 4 as preparation for the movie and I said out loud that I want to get the next book. He went and bought it. How sweet of him! :D

I had a nice long weekend. Completely unexpected, but welcomed.
I am refreshed and ready for the challenges ahead.

Is it true that a couple who plays together stays together?
Well, my boyfriend and I are playing videos games together. I like that. I beat him at Scrabble today. Hee hee.

Have a good week!

True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True
love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not
be.

I understand this quotation so much. When you live with someone, you get to see the whole person. I realise that there are even more things that I need to get accustomed to regarding my boyfriend. He does some...pretty interesting things when he thinks I'm not looking. LOL.

Things that, all you could do is shake your head and smile.... and your heart just wells up with love for him.

He was frustrated about something today, seemed a lil annoyed with me, but still came home and made dinner for me. He snores so loud and at the beginning it frustrated me so much. But when he wasnt there for 5 days, I decided I rather hear the snoring than not. Dont get me wrong though. If anyone has the name of any strips or sprays, please let me know!!!!

He hates reality shows, I love them. He watches a lot of G4 and History Channel. Somewhere in the middle of that, we need to find a compromise. Still working on that. But whatever we watch is a lot of fun.

I truly love him. I really really do.

So Trinidad and Tobago is going to Germany. I am really happy about that!!

I wasnt a huge supported I must admit. My mind wasnt on football. Work was consuming me. Crime was on my mind. Like I cared whether they made it to Germnay. How does that change things here in Trinidad?

Then I was watching the game in the School Hall yesterday with the boys. First of all, the atmosphere was great. We did waves, the boys made up chants. They went mad when the goal was scored.

Then the light bulb went off in my head. Almost everyone in the country is watching this game. Those guys are playing on that field for all of us here in Trinidad and Tobago, and then, pride and support just started to well up inside me.

The country has such a different feel. I like it and I hope it lasts.

Today was one of the days.....for school to finish early!!

The banks in Trincity were overflowing so school was let out early. Again, classes were missed.

*sigh*

But some of us went to take a small lime. Twas a cool scene.

So my voice is back. YAY!!
But I am not going to strain it.
In fact, I am going to use the whistle that the VP gave me.

I am typing on my blog from a brand new computer chair. I have wanted one for so long. It's comfy and it's black. Nice!


Not having a voice has given me time to think about a lot of things. I must be true to my feelings. I can't pretend to like someone when deep down they irritate me. It feels wrong. I am going to honour that feeling.

The tail end of 2005 is proving to be an interesting one yes.

I must say that I have discovered a really good friend. A person who I could talk to about anything and always willing to help. When circumstances change, I will miss this person, but I wish them the best of luck.

I am meeting a few cool people as well. Reconnecting with a secondary school friend. I like that. Then there are some 'friends'. They could fuck off for all I care.

I am sick. But I made it to work today. I didnt go in yesterday and I did feel a little better, but now my voice is going.

Today I went to a seminar in the LRC Couva. Poorly organised I must say.

Then I came home to my food warmed up by my baby. YAY!!

I had a series of weird dreams this weekend.

WOW!! I saw one of my friends got blown up by aliens and I saw the principal of my school wearing pink lipstick.....go figure.

I got up stick this morning and I somehow managed to get to school this morning.
I made it through my classes ok.
Luckily I got a drop home from one of my coworkers which helped a lot.

My boyfriend is so sweet. He warmed up my lunch and made me feel all better with his love. I am so glad this happened this week and not last week.

Just got a phone call to go to a seminar tomorrow. I dont feel like I have taught much for the term, but I am going with the flow.

I love having my baby back home. I can finally sleep in peace. I used to complain about my brother, but it was good having a warm body home.

My boyfriend and I cooked up a storm this weekend. We made macaroni pie, corn pie, potato salad, baked beans, baked chicken and cucumber. After we ate, we went and sleep.

All in all, it was an OK weekend.
Now it's back to work as usual. Meetings, deadlines, students........bleh.......

YAY!!!

He's home!!!

We just came back from the airport. We got a taxi to take up home for $50 and now we're here just enjoying each other's company.

The lime today with two cool chicks was great. I know we have to do that again sometime.

So all in all it was a good day.

Today was a GREAT day because I did not go to work!

I got up at a leisurely hour and ate a banana and an orange.
Then I turned on my music. I d/loaded music from a group called " October Project."
Real nice music. Did some cleaning up to that.
Then I got ready to go to POS.

I got to POS and the bright idea occurred to me to take a Hospital car instead of a St James Taxi. That saved me a lot of walking. So I asked the taxi driver if he was passing by Park St. He said yes, but even if he wasnt he would have done it because of my beauty.
EH????
I just get into the taxi and closed the door. He mumbled something after, but I didnt really take him on.
Got up to Park Street and went to TSTT to get my modem and sign up for Smart Choice. After discussing it with a few people as well as my boyfriend, I decided to sign up.
Surprisingly enough the wait was not long, but I was entertained by a very stocky woman with a 'small island' accent cussing a CSR about her bill. Heh heh heh...

Anyway, I got a very attractive CSR, very helpful..but then I saw him walk and I was like...uh uh!
Anyway, I went to IAMS and bought some containers.Then I went to RIK to see if any Reader's Digest came and there was none. I was so pissed. I was tempted to buy Order of Phoenix but I said to myself I would save that for another time.

I went to City Gate to get a maxi. I passed through a gate and heard, "Miss A*****." I looked around to see the father of a student of mine. He said, "I didnt even make you out." Now the tone of his voice was rather suggestive, so I didnt stick around for any ole talk.

I decided to get a new bank card so I went to Republic Bank UWI. WOW!!!
They were slow today, but I got through with a new bank card.

Then I took a maxi home. On my way home I saw a past student that I dont really like and a co worker of mine who duck work too. He almost got into an accident in front my gate!

I came in and ate my lunch. It was so much, I have some left over!

And that was my day thus far.

My boyfriend called me just now and I didnt cry.

Hee hee. I miss him terribly.

Anyway, today is what you would call a shitty day.
I was feeling so sleepy because I went to bed late after watching TV. DAMN YOU DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!!

So I got dressed in 20 mins. I was feeling so out of it in school that I was snapping at the children. I didnt do any work today. I would admit that. Students werent feeling like doing anything either.

Tae bo today was great. We worked on our abs. I loved the exercises. I prefer that over cardio anyday, but I know in the end it all works for the best.
The instructor said he is going to bring the elastic bands like i have seen on TV! YAY!!!!!!

I am tired though. I eh going to school tomorrow. Lemme do my personal business.

I got out of the house today. It was getting a little worrying the way I was just not being active. I met up a friend in the mall and we went to see a movie.
"Just Like Heaven" wasn't that bad, but it wasn't that good either.
But it was a nice way to pass the time.