Thankful Thursday Thoughts

Feeling intense gratitude (and a bit emotional) after reading a farewell message from a student.

My Thankful Thursday Thoughts:

Like I say to my students, "Before you're a student, you're a person" , before I'm a teacher, I'm human too!

I sometimes forget this. During the day, I wear many caps & often find myself fluttering about about - without a minute to waste.

My students' success & happiness is my priority. Why? Because I know the sacrifices they made to be here, the nerves of steel they have to endure for exams & so much more.

Sometimes I feel helpless & wish for extra time, extra eyes, extra ears, extra arms...so I can make miracles happen for my students - like getting acceptance at university or a hospital they wish to work at.

But I can't perform miracles ;)

I give my all to what I do & am immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with / for beautiful people.

I wish I can thank each person individually here, who today, touched my heart & lifted my spirits.

Thank you.
Thank you for your trust, respect & love.
This is from my heart to yours.

Thankful Thursday

I'm thankful for:

• ...my health
• ...to have two healthy parents and brother
• ...to have food to eat everyday
• ...to have clean clothes to wear everyday
• ...to have running water to take showers everyday
• ...having a clean and warm bed to sleep in every night
• ...spending quality time with my family this holiday season
• ....being able to go back to CT to a job.
• ...the Christmas gifts I received.
• ...being able to see 2011 thus far - hoping next year will be even better.
• ...the medium of blogging to be able to express my thoughts & feelings openly.
• ...SO much more, which I know in my heart I am most grateful for.

What are you thankful for today/this week?

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. -Cicero

Thankful Thursday

I'm thankful for:

• ...my health
• ...to have two healthy parents and brother
• ...to have food to eat everyday
• ...to have clean clothes to wear everyday
• ...to have running water to take showers everyday
• ...having a clean and warm bed to sleep in every night
• ...landing a temp job
• ....friends I chat to on a regular basis - Chetan, Lanese, Colleta, Yogita
• ...my boss at work for giving me the opportunity to work for the past two months
• ...my colleague at work, for making the days lighter :)
• ...the security guards at work for being so friendly everyday.
• ...the security guards at my apartment for ensuring that we're safe - especially the night staff.

What are you thankful for today/this week?

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. -Cicero

Thankful Thursday

I'm thankful for:

• ...my health
• ...to have two healthy parents and brother
• ...to have food to eat everyday
• ...to have clean clothes to wear everyday
• ...to have running water to take showers everyday
• ...having a clean and warm bed to sleep in every night
• ...landing a temp job
• ....friends I chat to on a regular basis - Chetan, Lanese, Colleta, Yogita
• ...Carmen & Farhad for the Diwali dinner last week and for being wonderful friends.
• ...My brother, for always being there for a laugh.

What are you thankful for today/this week?

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. -Cicero

Thankful Thursday

I know my blog has collected cobwebs. I haven't done this in weeks...months! However, it doesn't meat that just because I haven't verbalized it, that I haven't been saying silent prayers of gratitude.

I'm thankful for:

• ...my health
• ...to have two healthy parents and brother
• ...to have food to eat everyday
• ...to have clean clothes to wear everyday
• ...to have running water to take showers everyday
• ...having a clean and warm bed to sleep in every night
• ...my mum healing after being hospital.
• ...my mum and dad for their immense help in my settling in CT.
• ...my dad for giving me the best birthday gift today :)
• ...Vijayan inviting us to celebrate his birthday with him and his family last night.
• ...Whoever called or e-mailed alerting me about my e-mail hack last week, especially Bazil.

What are you thankful for today/this week?

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. -Cicero

Thankful Thursday

As 2010 wraps up, I have more to reflect on and be thankful for...not just in the past week but over the year. I'll add to this list as more things come to me, and no doubt they will!

I'm thankful for:

• ...my health
• ...to have two healthy parents and brother
• ...to have food to eat everyday
• ...to have clean clothes to wear everyday
• ...to have running water to take showers everyday
• ...having a clean and warm bed to sleep in every night.
• ...Donovan helping out at home.
• ...my dad sending me AT.
• ...my dad helping me out with a contact.
• ...my brother willing to help me (with a contact)

What are you thankful for today/this week?

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. -Cicero

Thankful Thursday

As 2010 wraps up, I have more to reflect on and be thankful for...not just in the past week but over the year. I'll add to this list as more things come to me, and no doubt they will!

I'm thankful for:

• ...my health
• ...to have two healthy parents and brother
• ...to have food to eat everyday
• ...to have clean clothes to wear everyday
• ...to have running water to take showers everyday
• ...having a clean and warm bed to sleep in every night.
• ...to have gone to Aunty Aurora to shower this AM when we had no water
• ...my mum for helping me with getting my car
• ...having my big brother, Vijayan in our lives
• ...Christmas gifts from my parents and brother
• ...my friend, Jenean who never fails to deliver with advice
• ...my brother for "having my back
• ...KN for sound advice

What are you thankful for today/this week?

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. -Cicero

Thankful Thursday

This week I'm thankful for:

• ...my health.
• ...my mum getting better.
• ...the doctor who my mum got a second opinion from.
• ...the DD publishing my opinion piece last week.
• ...the emails and comments I've received for the opinion piece.
• ...friends like JL, CT & KN.
• ...having two loving parents.
• ...DD offering to help me out.

What are you thankful for today/this week?

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. -Cicero

Thankful Thursday

Everything takes practice before it becomes habit. This is what I need to do about my Thankful Thursday series. I'm not very impressed that I've been so slack, but better late than never - right?

I'm thankful for:

• ...my health.
• ...the energy I've had to write the things that need to be written in the past week.
• ...my parent's and brother's health.
• ...having a special Diwali weekend with my family last week.
• ...heartache, which sometimes makes you see things clearer in retrospect.
• ...attending Marlene Neumann's Come, Be Inspired! workshop on Saturday.
• ...being able to see what's right and learning that "the truth will set me free"
• ...someone being so understanding and patient with me.
• ...my friend, Jenean and her invaluable advice.
• ...FM being so approachable and willing to help me.
• ...my Korean friends making an effort to send emails to me in English.
• ...chats with my friend Vicky (in Switzerland) who I have so much in common with.
• ...the food I eat.

What are you thankful for today/this week?

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. -Cicero

Thankful Thursday

The reason I've been so slack about my Thankful Thursdays is because...Well, to be honest, I have no excuse. If I did say something, I'd probably be lying. Today my mum reminded me about this and I thought that I had to get back into it. Today. A lot has happened since my last Thankful Thursday post, but here's my list as it is in my life right now.

I'm thankful for:

• ...being with my parents and brother.
• ...friends I've met - even in "faraway" places.
• ...my parent's health.
• ...my health.
• ...the food I eat.

What are you thankful for today/this week?

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. -Cicero

Thankful Thursday

This is my second posting for my Thankful Thursday post.

I'm thankful for:

• ...my mum's recovery and health.
• ...my dad's calls and updates everyday.
• ...the birthday cake from the admin office at work.
• ...my friends Hye-jin and Hong-il for cheering me up on Friday night.
• ...my brother's safe arrival in Korea.
• ...my health
• ...air conditioner

What are you thankful for today/this week?

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. -Cicero

Thankful Thursday

I wanted to start this Thankful Thursday thread last week, but as it happens, life got in the way. So today will mark the first of these Thankful Thursday posts.

I used to write things I was grateful for on a daily basis, but sometimes it's hard to post every single day (not that I can't think of anything, but just that time is against me) so I'll wrap up from the past week and list them all on a Thursday :-)

Today, Thursday, July 29 2010 was my birthday. It was not the birthday I planned and hoped for and it certainly wasn't one of the best I've had. However, I always believe there are things we can find to be grateful for. So, here goes:

I'm thankful for:

• ...having a peaceful sleep last night and waking up refreshed this morning.
• ...having a good teaching day.
• ...Mrs Ham & her husband inviting me out for a farewell dinner on Monday.
• ...Mrs Ham taking care of me when I was ill on Tuesday.
• ...my mum recovering and using every bit of energy to get well.
• ...my dad for being so positive and reassuring.
• ...my brother for being the humour in my life.
• ...my dad calling me at 4am (SA time) to sing Happy Birthday to me :)
• ...the security guard who helped me at the bank this afternoon.
• ...Mrs Bae treating me to lunch this afternoon.
• ...all the birthday messages, emails and texts I received today.
• ...a phonecall from an old & dear friend (from Grade 4 - Anthea)
• ...the concern & friendship of JK (in South Africa) ^_^*
• ...Godmother, Aunty Bonz' unconditional love for me (and my family)
• ...my health
• ...air conditioner

What are you thankful for today?

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. -Cicero