I finally got some free time to sit down and type something.

It’s been the third week that I teach in the kindergarten. I have become happier and have a more balanced life. I L❤️VE my kids!!!! They are so sweet and cute. I like my current life in which although I have to spend all day long with the kids in the classroom, I have time to interact with them, do the class prep, and take a nap lying on the pads.

This picture is exactly what I need. Moreover, I am lucky to have R as my CT. She is willing to share and guide me. She is also easy to communicate with. That’s why I feel the transition is not enough, but it seems did not negatively affect me too much.

In addition, Grace encountered a similar problem with me that we prefer doing what’s beneficial to students, but we are so annoyed about people stalling responsibility which causes us lots of burdens. The dilemma is whether we shall shoulder more and burn out or we shall stop devote to our jobs, but it becomes limited available to students. Currently, I think I just try my best. Maybe the following picture is a reference for me. Sally reminded me and I told myself that we should do all that is good for students.

Also, Grace texted me that she will come to stay with me in my apartment on July 3 and 4. I was surprised that she asked for this help because I did not take “I will go to Taichung to visit you” seriously. Most of the time people are just saying it. Besides, she is such a principled person. She must trust me a lot so that she proposed this idea. This is a great opportunity for me to compensate for the tense teacher-student relationship when I was young. Now, even if I become a teacher, I still remember and am empathetic for those students who are not comfortable in their teacher-student relationships. Working at a school where most teachers shout out students and be so mean to them, I don’t believe a strict teacher produces outstanding students. (嚴師出高徒）Therefore, I usually built a good rapport with my kids. I am happy that I become their trusted adult.