Hi Me,
I'm suddenly nervous and worried.
A parent of my student texted me just 30 minutes before the exam time. She asked whether does my student need to repeat in one of the song as there's a repeat bar.
It sort of make me panic.
After replying her no, I searched frantically on the website whether it is a requirement to do repeats. I was very sure that there's isn't a need to. Because if there is, there will be an indication and many of the videos online showed that they didn't repeat.
To my relief, I found the answer I want but still it doesn't give me much assurance.
But just what make the parent text me? Is it because other students or playing the repeated bars or are they merely revising the piece?
According to my marking, both my students should get respectable marks but during the search online , I came across this post on forum that she had scored really badly even though her teacher thinks she does alright.
I'm really worried and I really want my students to score well.
I hope the exam results turn out alright. 11 days count down. :((
P.S Is the travel booked?
http://www.abrsm.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=57574&page=2
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Lunch Sanctuary
I like a little time off.
Not just a 15 minutes break where you sit in your cubicle and blank out, but somewhere where I can sit down, relax my mind and just read my book or listen to music.
I call it The Lunch Sanctuary.
Mainly because the only time I can afford to have a little 'me' time is actually my lunch break.
I used to do it in my previous companies whereby I will go somewhere quiet and just sit down and read my books.
The time off actually gives me ample personal space to calm my emotional down if I'm having a bad day and also time to reflect on what I have done.
So today, I went to a new found sanctuary for this 'new' job of mine. And... it wasn't satisfying at all.
I don't really have time to do what I actually wanted which is pretty sad because that means my emotional rage and all are all trapped with no where to release.
I guess.. a lunch sanctuary is really a luxury that not everyone can have.
The only thing I can do now is to look for a new one.. which I don't think is accessible anywhere close to here.
Hmm. But there's a good new.
Update: Tibet Trip
Mom told me gleefully this morning that dad told her that he is able to apply leave on the dates we presented to him. Which also means, we are heading one more step closer to reaching Tibet. Hooray?
From the looks of it, its almost for sure that I am going to Lhasa!
11/3/15
17:59pm
Not just a 15 minutes break where you sit in your cubicle and blank out, but somewhere where I can sit down, relax my mind and just read my book or listen to music.
I call it The Lunch Sanctuary.
Mainly because the only time I can afford to have a little 'me' time is actually my lunch break.
I used to do it in my previous companies whereby I will go somewhere quiet and just sit down and read my books.
The time off actually gives me ample personal space to calm my emotional down if I'm having a bad day and also time to reflect on what I have done.
So today, I went to a new found sanctuary for this 'new' job of mine. And... it wasn't satisfying at all.
I don't really have time to do what I actually wanted which is pretty sad because that means my emotional rage and all are all trapped with no where to release.
I guess.. a lunch sanctuary is really a luxury that not everyone can have.
The only thing I can do now is to look for a new one.. which I don't think is accessible anywhere close to here.
Hmm. But there's a good new.
Update: Tibet Trip
Mom told me gleefully this morning that dad told her that he is able to apply leave on the dates we presented to him. Which also means, we are heading one more step closer to reaching Tibet. Hooray?
From the looks of it, its almost for sure that I am going to Lhasa!
11/3/15
17:59pm
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
The man has yet to pass his decree.
Hello Me,
Don't know if you have already changed your job like we planned to but the topic of today is actually the Tibet trip. (Yes, my mind is full of it now) The only thing that prevents me from job switching is actually that particular trip we have been anticipating ever since the first year of Uni.
Mom finally got hold of the itineraries from several agencies and apparently, after speaking to them, she's a bit put off and doesn't want to go now. Still, because it's Dad's wish to be able to go, she felt comply to.
There are many reasons to why she suddenly lost her interest but out of all, there is one that bugs her the most.
Firstly, the departure timing and arrival timing is really bad. Since we do not have direct flight there, we have no choice but to take connecting flights. The timings are either too late into the evenings or at the wee hours of morning.
Secondly, the long time lapse between the connecting flights can fetch up to 6 hours. To me, this isn't really a problem. On a positive note, there's room for flight delay. However, my mother is upset about this. Her concern is that, she has to spend 6 hours trapped in an isolated airport with nothing to do but look at each other.
But these two problems pale in comparison with my mother's main concern which is the train problem. For most tour agencies, we have to take the train up to Lhasa. Which is fine, except there's one problem. There is a low chance that we will be placed in the same cart, and having to stay 26 hours on the train separated from the rest can be quite depressing.
Moreover, the trip up will not be a comfortable one so you can say we won't be having ample sleep. To make things worst, after the train ride we will straight away carry on with the sightseeing tour which won't be enjoyable since we are all exhausted.
Being old and lazy, the reward of seeing magnificent view does not outweigh the inconvenience she will face. However, like I mentioned, since my dad is really keen on this trip; she's willing to sacrifice.
So what's really left is to consult the another two travel companions (which should be fine), and then...
whether my dad is able to apply for leave.
He's the main problem.. even though he's the one who's excited about the trip, I mean yes I am excited but I am willing to trade for another equally exciting trip which is the Silk Road or going to Henan province.
The forecast dates are 25/5 or 4/6.
The amount of leave I will be applying is the same so it doesn't matter.
Will hope I get to go. Till then
10/3/2015
3:59pm
Don't know if you have already changed your job like we planned to but the topic of today is actually the Tibet trip. (Yes, my mind is full of it now) The only thing that prevents me from job switching is actually that particular trip we have been anticipating ever since the first year of Uni.
Mom finally got hold of the itineraries from several agencies and apparently, after speaking to them, she's a bit put off and doesn't want to go now. Still, because it's Dad's wish to be able to go, she felt comply to.
There are many reasons to why she suddenly lost her interest but out of all, there is one that bugs her the most.
Firstly, the departure timing and arrival timing is really bad. Since we do not have direct flight there, we have no choice but to take connecting flights. The timings are either too late into the evenings or at the wee hours of morning.
Secondly, the long time lapse between the connecting flights can fetch up to 6 hours. To me, this isn't really a problem. On a positive note, there's room for flight delay. However, my mother is upset about this. Her concern is that, she has to spend 6 hours trapped in an isolated airport with nothing to do but look at each other.
But these two problems pale in comparison with my mother's main concern which is the train problem. For most tour agencies, we have to take the train up to Lhasa. Which is fine, except there's one problem. There is a low chance that we will be placed in the same cart, and having to stay 26 hours on the train separated from the rest can be quite depressing.
Moreover, the trip up will not be a comfortable one so you can say we won't be having ample sleep. To make things worst, after the train ride we will straight away carry on with the sightseeing tour which won't be enjoyable since we are all exhausted.
Being old and lazy, the reward of seeing magnificent view does not outweigh the inconvenience she will face. However, like I mentioned, since my dad is really keen on this trip; she's willing to sacrifice.
So what's really left is to consult the another two travel companions (which should be fine), and then...
whether my dad is able to apply for leave.
He's the main problem.. even though he's the one who's excited about the trip, I mean yes I am excited but I am willing to trade for another equally exciting trip which is the Silk Road or going to Henan province.
The forecast dates are 25/5 or 4/6.
The amount of leave I will be applying is the same so it doesn't matter.
Will hope I get to go. Till then
10/3/2015
3:59pm
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