Yesterday I was completely lifted by having three good fun lessons which the students and I all enjoyed. Then I went to visit CRPAO again.
The feeling there is still not good (for me, anyway) but my old classes were very happy to see me and I was surprised at Simone’s students who smothered me in hugs and were very affectionate. I made a point to see Funfai – she’s so cute! She said she misses me and it was very lovely. I felt very much appreciated after that.
27th Dec 2023 – I just last week found out that this wasn’t Funfai at all but another student (Funfai and Lydia thought is called) Sugus.
I was still tired when I got home but felt more invigorated. Today is my easy day so everything has come back together nicely. I’m glad I didn’t let that glum feeling get me down at the beginning of the week
Gratitude Journal
I am so happy and grateful to have met the students at CRPAO and was very surprised at the reaction of Simone’s kids, they jumped on me and pulled me to the ground they were so happy to see me.
To-do list
- No complaints out of your mouth.
- Finish week 15 lesson – have lots of time.
- Compliment another teacher.
- Positive feedback for students.
- Study next Thai video and more Drops.
- Think about when can record more TCRAH.
- Consider what to talk with Hayden and how he is feeling.
Did it list
- Wrote to-do list in the morning.
- Deleted all games off phone.
- Stayed calm all day.
- Noticed when I complained and stopped myself.
- Read three chapters of book.
- Stayed calm when I found out we’d be staying at Rak’s house for dinner even though I had hoped to return home.
- Even though got home late, went and watched Thai video. Also did Drops today.
- Rang Hayden and tried to sound positive without being overbearing.
- Finished week 15 lesson.
- Told students it was their decision if they want to do homework.
After reading an article I instantly deleted all games off my phone. The article was simple and direct. ‘Don’t play games on your phone. You are an adult.’
I got a message from Bronwyn in the morning saying Hayden was upset by the messages I was sending him, trying to help him and to call for Christmas. This message made me a little mad – why doesn’t he just call me and so what if he’s upset. He should be upset and be motivated to improve his life. I wrote a note to myself to think about later – ‘things I like about Hayden.’ I tried to think about how he was feeling and called him in the afternoon. He sounded fairly upbeat and was talking about becoming a firefighter. I’d like that to happen.
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