WHAT KEEPS ME GOING DESPITE STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE

Proximity of school. I get to see my family right after work because the place where I live is just few steps away from school.

My students. They make me feel fulfilled by giving me a dose of my daily challenge every day.

My colleagues. They sometimes amaze me with the kind of support they can give to me although I am now in a separate office.

Myktheone. He challenges me with the sense of responsibility that he has. I get the feeling that if he can make sacrifices for his classmates, then, why can’t I do it for my students? And because of that, I feel like I want to help him reach his full potential. Resigning from my post won’t be an option until I see him (and all the students like him) graduate with honors. That, I promised to myself.

I still enjoy teaching. I got used to the mental and physical demands of teaching.

My blog. Without this blog, there is no other outlet for my sentiments. In the first place, writing is my way of relaxing. I do blog because I get to relax my mind and my body. Writing is like “yoga” to me -- I get rid of stress through writing. Expect me to feel so stressed if I don’t write or blog even for a day.

My new office. It’s too comfortable here. I got my own pc with Internet access and my own printer in a sixteen-degree-Celsius cubicle.

The responsible and energetic SAMASKOM president this year. Gean is an independent president and he is supported by the other officers and by his classmates (ABMC III). All of them are incomparable. They organized and produced THE VJ HUNT 2007 although I was on leave the whole time they were preparing. What else can an adviser ask for but responsible and creative staff?

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