I had been teaching young learners, young adults and a few adults for more than seven years now. I teach on and off the classroom or online classes. I enjoy the interaction and the education i could impart.I learn a lot as I teach. I love to teach. I guess it is a calling I cannot get away with. Though I love to teach so much sometimes I am being challenged by students' behavior. As years gone by I learned how to adapt and discipline them in ways we won't be hurting each other emotionally or physically.Now, that I have a daughter, I'd been thinking how would I discipline her if the time comes that I discover she has a bad attitude. Would I be as strict as a teacher or as caring and considerable as a mother.I recently bought and still reading the book "Discipline without shouting or spanking" by J. Wyckoff and B.C. Unell.I have discovered that there are a lot of practical ways to discipline a child. As a read I take notes and would be putting into practice in my classes and to my daughter.

I'd been thinking of you the whole dayWondering what you're doingWondering who's with youWondering who are you talking to.Are you happy, sad, busy ... orYou feel lazy today?I tried to avoid thinking of youBut whenever I do, it's you thatI think of.I know you won't be thinking of me.I know you are laughing andEnjoying the day with a special personThough it ain't me, I'm happy, you are happy.I dream of teaching your heartto love meI dream to be near you all the timeTo talk with, to laugh with and to hug you.&(*._.^)&

Just a few minutes ago I was reading and reading and looking at some posts here in chinadaily forum. I was disappointed after reading some responses because the members or respondents are already saying bad words to fellow members. In my opinion, it is alright to disagree but not throwing foul words to one another.I feel so sad that I stopped and didn't continue reading. A healthy forum or exchange of idea is what is supposed to be written. There might be jokes or bullying but not as foul as the one I have read recently. There are people who are good at writing words that disagrees an opinion but not causing bad impact because the words are not offensive.Well I am just expressing and thinking out loud here. I need not be heard but if heard I hope action will be done to create a harmonious environment here.&(*._.^)&

It’s the second month of the year. How do you do? How’s life been to you? Every month counts in preparing for the future. Usually the second month in our lives is just like the first month of the year. It is the beginning especially for the Chinese community. It is the many start or beginning for most of us but to some it is like the middle of everything. Pessimists would call it the turning point. A fifty-fifty (50/50) chance to grow or move on. Many if nobody haven’t noticed, lose hope, discouraged and failed. These happens especially for those who struggles to live in the city. Let this year be better than all the others. Every year is a different year for any individual. Let’s make things happen this time. For a start, let’s check ourselves from our mistakes. Look deeper in ourselves. Have we been kind to our neighbor’s lately? Did we focus on our work? Were we disciplined enough? Did we have determination and will power in our goals? Well, it’s not too late. Vow to do some things we’ve always wanted to do and remind ourselves of little important attitudes towards living. Many of us are perfectionists, but remember no man is perfect. We are unique in one way or the other. To be perfect is to balance our thoughts and actions that will harmonize in truth. Yet many of us try to balance everything. Try to understand a point of view that is different from our own. Let all the accuracy and precision be geared towards a specific purpose --- positive self-realization. It is important to know ourselves, not knowing it will cause us unhappiness. We must be aware and understand the peace and happiness that lies within us. Don’t be gullible. Trust your strength. Try not to make a promise you think you can’t keep. Free yourself of envy and malice. Don’t be cantankerous. Be a role model to young people and be supportive. We all need a role model in this fast-paced world/generation. A saying goes that to take a job problem home or a home problem to work is like walking on a new carpet with muddy wet shoes. Keep you problems where they belong. Stop magnifying small problems. Words you have to eat are hard to digest. Learn to be gregarious. Get out of your hiding shell. Everyone has its God-given talents. Remember, no one is above you except God. Find time to relax and play games. In playing games, there is a game that we should stop, like the guessing game. Almost everyday, we guess at what reactions will be. Guessing often brings negative thoughts and attitudes such as doubts, jealousy and suspicions which in return bring sorrow to ourselves and others. Sometimes thoughts and feelings are expressed in laughter, but it can have a positive or negative influences and effects. To laugh at the misfortune of others is quite cruel but the one who is affected is the one closest to the laughter, that is the one who is laughing. Apologize when you realize you’re wrong. An apology never diminishes a person. It elevates him. Be sincere in all your talks. Don’t blow your own horn. Give a compliment, because you might not know someone badly needed a lift. Laugh the loudest when the joke is on you. A favorite phrase I got from a book goes “sticks and stones may break your bone but words may break your heart.” There is no time like the present. It provides us opportunities for improvement because whatever step we make will either take us up or down, backward or forward. The past cannot be changed but the present bring with it the time to change, to build, to improve. Find the time to be kind and thoughtful. All of us have the same 24 hours allotment. Be optimistic. Mistakes are lessons to learn from not for crying over. Many of us have the tomorrow habit. If you’ve noticed, many of our slogans encourage us to act “NOW”. But still we cannot appreciate the value of time. We use to say, “I’ll do it tomorrow,” but the next day came with no action and the next day we repeat the same thoughts, same words --- still no action. It leads to laziness, carelessness and misuse of time. Every now and then, during the day, why not stop for a moment and see the value of what you have, regardless of how little it may seem to you, to someone less fortunate your little is quite a lot. Blessings are usually not valued until they’re gone. We often find time to check for our clothes for the latest fashion, but do we take time for ourselves? This time, let’s give ourselves a reality check for once in a while. Better care of yourself, remember you’re all you’ve got. Eat sensibly. Be yourself. Phoniness is transparent and it is tiresome. Avoid malcontents and pessimists. Think things through. Don’t say “sorry” and do it again. Talk is cheap they say. These are words spoken without meaning, without truth, then words are wasted. To say sorry is very easy but do we really mean it, perhaps we should not repeat the mistakes we’ve done. Take some time to think before you speak again so that you don’t repeat later. For many of us these days, things are tough and living in this time is a survival of the fittest. What I have written is easy to say but to make a difference, let’s make it happen. Nothing happens by accident. We may possess all the materials needed to live and believed to be happy with it --- you’re wrong. A saying goes, “no man is an island”, you can’t live alone, you need someone --- a friend. And the sure way to have a friend is to be one. For a start --- SMILE. It doesn’t hurt to stretch your lips a little upward. Give a helping hand --- reach out. Everybody needs a hand, to lift up or just to hold for comfort. Don’t be afraid to say “I Love You”. Say it again. They are the sweetest words in the world. Before the year ends, do something that you’ll be proud of. Nothing is too late for someone who’s willing to start and move on. Good luck!Lotus

Chinese New Year is just around the corner. I thought we are so ready for the New Year's Eve celebration. Well, well, well, we're not. Oh my goodness. People here are still busy doing many things. They went to the market again. They will still buy more vegetables and fruits. We already have fish, meat, chicken, dumplings, nuts, fruits, fruit juices, vegetables, soft drinks. I wonder what else could be missing? Anyway, I would to love see a festive table later. While waiting for every one, I can hear firecrakers outside. Our doors and other parts of the house have this red papers with "good wishes" inscripted in Chinese characters. I like the designs. Our home looks so inviting and special. Hoping later would be fun, eating again and be with the whole family sitting together sharing stories and fun moments!&(*._.^)&

Honestly, I want to share to you that I love to share my thoughts in any way I can. This is not the first time I blogged in my life. I had been blogging for several years now but I am not successful in keeping it because the site is always blocked. Anyway, I am not complaining, I am just justifying my actions if you see any articles related to me and my name. The love to write is always with me. A friend of mine gave me a pink notebook which I write my daily thoughts. I write whatever I think of. It's fun to keep a journal. I don't know when I started doing this. All I know is that I enjoy and would be doing this as long as I can.