This is A Commitment!

My mom always tells me that to kick start a habit is easy but to get rid of old habits is the toughest!

New Habit = Blogging

Old Habits = Overthinking, Overanalysing Things, Going after an illusion called PERFECTION.

I am very much aware that having a blog means I must be able to write eloquently and confidently (to which I am still hesitant). But then again, if I don't start now, then when?

The main purpose of establishing this site is for me to create a safe space for my thoughts to be externalised and read (hopefully) by other fellow educators out there. I may be one person, but if I could raise a spark in your mind or you could relate with my agony, hope, dreams, and highly optimistic view, then I guess it has fulfilled my ultimate intention of creating this site in the first place.

I guess it is no harm for me to give a little bit of context about myself, what I am currently doing at the moment and what do I find interesting as of now.

I just started my job within a couple of months in a new school which means after working in my previous school for 6 years, knowing all the tricks and hacks of doing my job faster and easier, I am just putting myself back on a new starting line. Nobody knows me, I have yet to find my go-to teacher friend's classroom to bounce ideas with and even the idea of going to the staffroom terrifies me a lot! I wanted to say hi but then again how do I start?

You may find this confusing but yeah, as a teacher who has committed herself to teach for almost 11 years now, I still feel this kind of awkward feeling whenever I start fresh in a new school. Believe me, I am braving myself every day to stay alert, observe my surroundings, and try my best to have some light conversations with whoever I meet in the hallway.

I am indeed a spokesperson for maths. I was a Head of Maths in my previous school (that should be a testament about how much I love maths and am keen to make a difference to my school with my philosophy and belief about teaching & learning) and I have tried and experimented with so many projects and I am super grateful that my school (then) was super open to any projects that could be done as long as it benefits the learners and the school community as a whole :)

Inter-School Maths Competition - Checked

Global Puzzle of The Week - We came 1st (also checked)

Whole School Scavenger Hunt - Checked

Coffee with Parents to Share about IGCSE Maths - Checked

FOBISIA Maths in Mongolia - Covid-19 decided to show up :(

As a person within the school community, let's just say that I can't sit still. I am super keen to get myself immersed and involved with the many different opportunities that could be made possible just by doing one thing - reaching out to others.

I love to sing, I started to learn how to play a guitar, I am at a conversational level in the Korean language and super-duper interested in community outreach activities.

A photo won't hurt I guess. Okay, not trying to stereotype myself as a maths teacher, but writing this much on my first attempt at blogging seems tiring. Not to mention I feel happier that I have finally executed a personal project that has lingered in my mind for years now.

Okay, as the title stated, this is a commitment and I will work towards meeting it every week!