A love-hate relationship

with Fridays.

Classes are extremely heavy on Fridays and the kids are especially rowdy. I hardly have the energy to say anything after 1 whole day of teaching. I totally dread this day and I usually cannot wait to leave school.

I am now really in awe and full of admiration of the teachers who can stay in the same teaching service for decades. It must be the Holy Spirit working in them right? Or they were really given the talents & perseverence to continue.

I can't wait for 1 May 2008. The stack of work is really piling up and at this rate, I can probably finish marking by perhaps, early next year.

On the other hand, Fridays after school is exciting. To be able to meet up with friends, go to my favourite areas in Singapore (not many hence my urge to elope with someone I love in the near future) and go for mass at SPP.

It's always a paradox isn't it?

Another one of my love-hate relationships is outreaching to others. I love to do outreach. When I did it once again at St Mike's (and at Christ the King church previously) last week, I was once again filled with such joy and contentment. I really like to approach people and see their reactions.

But I hate to do follow-ups. Maybe if I were a guy I'd be prone to one-night stands and all those super short-term relationships.