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Sunday, July 22, 2007 Last friday was the last day in my seconded school. For me, it felt a little unusual as I would be moving on to NIE, despite the fact that schools generally have a high transfer rate, or more appropriately, high attrition rate. In my case, it is an affirmation of sorts, although I still feel somewhat aggrieved my other two colleagues will not be joining me, through no fault of their own, to be honest. I am just a little luckier. ~ ~ On my last day, I only had one lesson, so I tried to make it as routine as possible. I went in with my colleague, who was to take over my duties from the classes, and practised non-interference. Actually, I had done so, since the second week after lessons resumed, just to let the students get used to his style. It is no use defending them or for the fact, trying to play down the misbehaviors, as they will have to adapt, and in the process, become more disciplined. I guess it is my fault for not taking them in hand earlier. In any case, some of the kids apologized for running away and I told them I expected it, since the kids are so used to changes in personnel, I am just disposable in some of their eyes. It is about how they benefitted from my time there that I find more appealing and gratifying, rather than just perfunctory thanks on eventful dates. ~ ~ Nonetheless, I will be lying through my teeth, if I said I did not feel a little more chirpy when students came to look for me after lessons had ended. My form class had presented me with a huge card, resembling a torch (my brother said it looked like a paintbrush) and remarks about me. I can see most of them were obliging, rather than anything heartfelt, and I do not blame them, since I was with them for only four weeks, and of those weeks, I did not teach them personally. Nonetheless, it was a sweet gesture I appreciated greatly. ~ ~ Understandably, I felt more elated when kids I had taken personally, came up to me and wished me well. I chatted quite a lot with them, and some of them said that they could not bear to see me go, and these were candid words indeed. I ended up posing for pictures and telling them more "truths" about myself. I am still not camera-friendly, and one kid even had to tell me I did not look natural. I told them I would be back for teachers' day celebrations, but on hindsight, should I put forth a promise, if I am not posted back again? Would I be another afterthought, or for the matter, trying too hard to be personal? I assured them they will meet me online, if not in person, and I think that suffices. I will see them through till they no longer need me around, in person or in name. ~ ~ Again, I will like to thank everyone for your kind gestures and gifts. For those who did not, no problem, as I can see what you all have been doing to make my stay an enjoyable one. I will be working well and everyone too! weijie froze in time on 22.7.07

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