In this page, you will get to explore the mind, events and feelings of a Chun Jui... ok, fine, judging from the past 25 years, my life is far from what you call "eventful" (in fact, "dull" might the be more appropriate adjective) but I'll try to keep my entries interesting!
Saturday, July 30, 2005
I seem to be in a period of emotional funk... I don't know what it is really but for some reason, I feel kinda sad but not very... I feel kinda, well, empty, I guess. It was sheer boredom at the beginning but I guess an extended period of boredom paves the way to hollowness and emptiness. I sometimes end up feeling sorry for myself, which I know I shouldn't but at times, I feel like I have no life, no friends, which is crazy because I DO have many friends. Maybe I just miss them. I don't know... I've been out a few times with my friends recently but I still feel this way. I mean, one of my friends has to actually "pencil me in" for lunch next week. I'm not blaming her whatsoever but it made me feel kind of well, "loser-ly"... All of my friends seem very busy either with work or from their own busy social lives but here I am, with all the time in the world (even though I do work but just part-time). I need to get away, go somewhere that is full of life and adventure...
I hope I can get back into my usual happy, sarcastic self soon. :P Don't worry about me though, I'll get over it--- I always do.
Thursday, July 7, 2005
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY! I got a job today!! I've been hired by the York Region District School Board as a grade 2 teacher! :D I went in for my second interview today with the school and considering that I did a MUCH better job this time around, they hired me pretty much on the spot! Actually, I was starting my car to leave after my interview when the principal came running out to tell me that they've made a decision to hire me. :P
Anyway, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief as those who talk to me reguarly know that I've been stressing and going crazy for the past few months trying to find a job. The one downer is that this job is what we call a "Long-term Occasional" (LTO). That means that I'm basically filling in for a teacher who is on an extended leave, e.g. maternity leave. However, it's for the entire school year, so that's pretty good for an LTO. It'll just mean that the next school year, I will have to re-apply again to the Board but hopefully, it will be much easier for me to find a permanent hire next year because I had already taught a year.
It's a very happy day for me because my dream since I was 4 years old -- becoming a teacher-- has finally been realized. I now know that dreams do come true-- you just have to be prepared to work for it. My mom cried when I told her the good news because she was so happy for me! :)
I just want to thank all of you who put up with all my complaining and were willing to listen to me vent when I was so stressed out! All of your advice and encouragement is very much appreciated-- thank you all!! :)
As for my birthday last week, thank you again to all of you who either celebrated with me and/or wished me "happy birthday"! It made turning 25 so much more enjoyable! To my friends who celebrated with me , thanks for ALL of your presents!! I love each and every one of them-- you guys know me so well to know what to get me, even though I appreciate ANY gift. Honestly, it's not about presents anymore-- it's the company! Even if none of you got me presents, I would have been just as happy because you took the time to celebrate my birthday with little me!! :D
Lastly, I want to talk about the beautiful wedding I went to last weekend. It was the wedding of a friend of mine from my M.A. program, Rita. She and I have become very close over this past year because we worked together more often and recently, we stressed together and supported each other through our job hunting. To see her sooooo beautiful and so happy on her wedding day was wonderful. I had such a great time and I took soooo many pictures! :P The weather was absolutely beautiful, the venue (Angus Glen Golf Club) was GORGEOUS, the live jazz band was cool, and my friends were so much fun! :) Life is good!
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