Updates on My Life

So updates about my life so far...


Obviously, I have failed my challenge for myself for this year, which is to start writing again. I was planning to write at least once a month and well.. my last post was last January. More than half a year ago. :s


I really need to motivate myself further to come back to writing or to any hobby. I certainly wouldn't want to shrink into a nobody with no hobbies or interest or anything. My life so far had been revolved in schedule.. which sucks.


But anyway, here is my attempt to make up for the months I have failed to write.

Work

Now that I graduated from college, I am currently waiting for a job in Ateneo as a Pre-school teacher. I sent my application several times and boy, real life does suck. The waiting period is killing my patience and sanity.


For now, as I wait for my application to be processed, I am doing tutorial jobs. I work as a gradeschool tutor and as a SPED tutor. I teach 5th Graders all their subjects and prepare them for their daily battles in school. 

I also teach a teenager who happens to have reading difficulties. Her mother told me that she was diagnosed with Mild to moderate mental retardation. However, she (her mother) thinks she has dyslexia since she usually confuses the letters b and d, p and q, i and e. These are the common indication of dyslexia. When I started teaching her, I experienced difficulty at first. I had to find the right strategy in dealing with her dyslexia.


Fortunately, after so many attempts, she no longer has much difficulty with the letters b and d, p and q, i and e. First, I dealt with her difficulty in syllabicating the words since she cannot syllabicate words properly. Amazingly, contrary to her Developmental Pediatrician's diagnosis, she was able to grasp the concept of syllabicating with clapping.


Now, I am dealing with her difficulty in word blending. She can read but she has difficulty blending words like building, guarding, multiplication. She reads them with an extra vowel.


The great tip regarding this work? The sense of fulfillment everyday knowing that my student learns, enjoys and progresses in reading. This work inspires me everyday to do better to help my student and it's one of the things that really make me happy. :)


Social


Regarding my social life, well. It's fine. XD


You see, I've been immersed with my work that I barely have time to socialize. I know it's not good. Most of my friends are either busy or away from the city so I haven't been socializing much. For now, the people who socialize with are my students, my family, my boyfriend and my co-tutors. 


Hmm.. I can say I really haven't done some hanging-out like I used to have back in college. I don't even eat out as much as I do. I'm still happy though. I'm actually happier than I've ever been. :)


Inspiration
My inspiration in my life at this point are nothing else but my mom, my dad, my students and my love. :)

Mama and Dad on my Graduation Day. :D

Pahdee!