Children are wiser

The world really needs to be a nicer place.

See how my children (yes I call them mine) eventually "combined their herds" to make all the elephants cuddle together because they can protect each other...

Initially, each of the children just had their "own herd" of the same colour. They were already wise enough to arrange all the small elephants first and then the big ones because like that when they all curl up, the big ones will be outside to shelter the young ones from the cold.

Ironic isn't it, the young ones are now cushioning me (the big one) from the reality of the world..

Anyway...
For one of children, in her process of construction, she arranged all the elephants in one row and made all the big elephants in front, followed by all the small ones and finally a big one right at the end. I asked her the obvious- why was the big one at the back. She replied with confidence: "Because the big elephants need to lead the way and the small ones will follow. But this big one must be at the back to protect so that the small ones won't get lost."

So so so wise. The incorporation of all the prior knowledge she has and (I really hope) some of these is what she has heard from me.. I see the shadow of the penguin community, zebra community and lion community, etc...

Thanks children for somehow assuring me all my investment of time into reading you all bedtime stories is so worthwhile! On a side note, I recommend "It's Our Nature" by Rebeca Orozco. Come, let's go back to basics. The animals really offer us valuable lessons to learn from!

Back to my point, the world really needs to be a better place...

Preparation

I'm beginning to lose my understanding of this word.
Why are you all so badly prepared? :(
Even the best materials cannot salvage the situation...

Waves of mercy, waves of grace

This post was initially gonna be titled "First Wave".
The first wave of the effects of tendering your resignation, of experiencing the change in attitudes of the superiors, etc.
It's really different anticipating VS experiencing it...

Initially, when I was simply mentally composing this post, the lyrics of <Every Move I Make> came to me.
It's so amazing because, indeed I "made a move".
But it's like with every "swash" of experiencing effects of resigning, it leaves behind a trail of "backwash" of mercy and grace- something I'm always covered by but I still so easily forget.

Thank you God for such a simple yet impactful reminder! I can face tomorrow! Fighting!

The second

The first time I did it was July 25, 2013 and today marks the second.

Having lots of mixed feelings,
Have no idea how the period coming up will be,
But I choose to hand it into God's hands.

It has been done

I'm keeping all the love from the children, all our intimate relationships deep in my heart.

At this ungodly hour, I've completed my assignment and finished composing my letter of resignation. Later I'll place it on the superior's table.

有万分的不舍得，但我决定把所有的美好记在心里。

The following picture gives you a sneak peek on how much my children love me (and I love them too of course) expressed in "tangible terms". ♡♡♡♡♡

Children's day party

The time has finally come for me to give out the presents prepared since a long time ago :)

Glad the children enjoyed the three little pigs play we did! Could have better rehearsed but the teachers just decided to put on a scriptless and impromptu act. Thought it was a waste but oh well.. I definitely put in my best for to make the props. Tried to send a lot of my love through it! Hope the children received it!

In the photos below, that's my form class of last year and their selfies with me! Also, my baobeis of this year and my four-hour plus plus of effort of cardboard houses!

Today is the day

Oink Oink! Do you know that today marks the last day I'm being tied down by my bond? And today is over!! Woohoo~

Here's a shameless selfie feat. the piggy ears for the teachers' performance on children's day ;)