Tuesday, August 4, 2009

DUH....

Posted by Dymna John at 7:53 PM 0 comments
Fuuu...so boring things to do as far the month past by. Should some one give me a things that really don't bored...doing assignment duh...everyday gonna struggle doing this stuff...ehhh...nak kan so many keluhan...TIRED lol....i wanna go home...miss home so badly. I can even dream my sweet bed at home...



Lot of missing things I miss about hometown...

Monday, July 20, 2009

Friends We All Need

Posted by Dymna John at 10:45 PM 0 comments
Women base friendships on feelings of recognition, women like to show that they are very much the same as the other and show their weaknesses to their friends. Where men enjoy to talk with friends about their accomplishments and might even brag about some achievements, women are very careful with this. They are more likely to tell each other their most embarrassing moments or how they made a stupid mistake, and chances are high that their friends come up with even more awkward stories. Confession and recognition is how women confirm their friendships.

Having friends helps us in having a satisfactory and successful life, but apparently it also affects our health. People with more friends live longer than people with few friends. We can explain this by saying that the more friends we have the more chance that someone can give the right thing at the right time. Not all friends are the same. With different issues, you will probably go to different friends. Where one friend will give you a shoulder to cry on, the other will try to distract you from the issue by suggesting an activity.

The Motivator:
This person is someone who is always enthusiastic about what you are doing or planning to do, whether you want to throw a steady career to become a ice cream vendor in Antarctica or open a bed and breakfast in your garden shed. This person will always say: "Go for it, girl!" and does not judge your plans or curious career changes at all. This person motivates, inspires and will give you a little extra push where needed, because this friend only sees opportunities ahead.

The Friend in Need:
She is in crisis-management mode all the time and feels at her best when she can help out. She is down on her hands and knees when you lost your contact lens. She is there on a Sunday morning helping you mob after you house flooded. She borrows you her car. She organizes, saves and takes care until you are no longer in need of anything.

The Confidant:
With this person you can discuss anything from your mother in law to last night's erotic dream, and most of all; you can discuss with this friend things that you would not discuss with your partner. This friend will laugh with you, cry with you, but would never judge you. She will listen to you, but never repeat to others what you told her.

The Fun Friend:
Girls just wanna have fun, and this friend knows how to have uncomplicated fun at any place at any time. She is not embarrassed to go from the slide in the playground, or to flirt with a 20 years younger waiter on a terrace. She loves karaoke nights and tries all free testers of perfume in a local warehouse. She is unruly, relaxed and celebrates life.

The Truth Teller:
This is a friend who does not try to rise above you, but truly wants you to bring out the best of yourself. She will not only tell you when you are not dressed properly for your age, or that you really are drinking too much lately, but she will also tell you when you are wrong in an argument with your partner, or that you really are a little too harsh on your children. You need to realize that this friend is only telling you the truth because she wants you to have a chance to change it and better yourself. She does not say these things from jealousy or revenge, but truly loves you.

The Surprising Friend:
Most of our friends have a similar background to our own; they are about the same age, have a similar level of education, employment, or come from a similar cultural background. But we can enlarge our world and our perspectives by opening up for other people as well. By having friends from different backgrounds, friends with different cultures or a friend that is twice or half your age, you can learn many things about each other.

So think about what friends we really want to =D

Woman's Handbag

Posted by Dymna John at 10:40 PM 0 comments
Below i've listed items which should live in every woman's handbag - without these items we would be lost!

Money - probably an obvious choice but how many times have you left the house and forgotten your purse? Get rid of your loose change instead of collecting it in a jar at home.

Mobile phone - what on earth did we do before mobile phones were invented? Well I guess we used smelly telephone boxes but that meant that people couldn't get hold of us if they were running late, also it meant that we would have to talk super fast before the beeps told us that the call was ending - urgh.

Shopper or old plastic bag - plastic bags are evil. Fact. When out shopping don't
a) ruin your outfit by coordinating it with a tacky branded bag or
b) add to the ever-increasing land fill problems by using up another plastic bag. Reuse an old plastic bag or use a cotton shopper that can fold up inside your handbag instead.

Book/magazine - you will regret not bringing a book with you when you're sat in a cafe/restaurant alone and have nothing to look at but the smoochy couple sat at the table next to you.

Diary - unless you have a fancy mobile phone you'll need something in your bag which acts as an organiser. Otherwise you'll forget what day of the week it is.

Makeup - how many times have you gone straight from work to a bar or restaurant feeling slightly 'naked' as the makeup on your face has miraculously disappeared? Don't let this happen again!

Tissues - toilets without paper, sneezes, hay fever...we all need tissues.

Tampon/San pads - don't be caught out again, make sure that you always have a tampon with you!

Pen - you'll need this to write in your diary or your number on his arm.

Keys - you don't want to be locked out do you? Then don't forget your keys.

MP3 player with headphones - sunny lunch hour in the park? Lonesome walk across the bridge? This needs a soundtrack.

Safety pins - why doesn't everyone keep at least one in their bag? Safety pins are so handy. Broken bra strap? No worries. Broken bag? No worries. Broken heart? Well we can't help you there...

Plasters - sore feet from painful shoes aren't pleasant at all and can actually ruin your day. Make sure you keep a couple of plasters in your bag. You'll be so grateful the day you need them.

Comb or hairbrush - cave woman chic? We don't think so. Tidy yourself up a little and keep your hair sleek.

Vaseline - great for dry lips, dry hands and getting a ring off your finger if it gets stuck.

Moisturiser with SPF - chapped dry skin isn't fun and neither is sunburn. Make sure you keep a mini bottle or sachet of moisturiser in your bag that contains a medium to high sun protection factor.

Sunglasses - for sunny days, hangovers and those who like to look a little mysterious.

Wet wipes - spillages, dirty hands, armpits - your choice.

Chewing gum/mints - keep fresh throughout the day, for your sake and everyone else's.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Teaching, make me learn...

Posted by Dymna John at 12:26 PM 0 comments
For only 2 months and 2 weeks, my teaching become more improve...but so many thing come to mind make me wondering for a long time (emmmm...)Teaching is a part of a very busy field, much more doing things such as make documents and classroom management then teaching a lot to students...so stress...so tired...Let me think again hehehe...but I can get many experience in this field and enjoying doing this things.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

So Far...

Posted by Dymna John at 10:59 AM 0 comments
Yerrr...so tired. Being a teacher really make me feel how was the tiring time go inside me...arrgghh:( Students is the most tired thing to handle with. They comes in every single characters that we don't even know it. They can be aggressive, naughty, 'keras kepala' and so talkative(ehhhh geram).
They now, I know how was my teachers feel when I was at the school time. It so hard to express cos, not all were gone be a teacher rite...but from this practical woooh! I really feel the pain, my bloddy blood also always 'naik' (cepat kena strok) and sp strees cos' I don't know how to handle this type of students that was very naughty.
Hopefully I can survive in this area....

Tools Represent A Teacher

Posted by Dymna John at 10:49 AM 0 comments
TOOTHPICK-reminds us to look for the good qualities in our students. You may be the only teacher who says something positive to them that day.

RUBBER BAND-reminds the teacher that they have to be flexible. Things don't always go the way we plan, But flexibility will help to work it out.

BAND AID-reminds the teacher that sometimes we do more than teach, That we help heal hurt feelings, broken dreams, And lend an ear to a problem.

PENCIL-reminds us to be thankful and we should list our blessings daily, But also encourage our students to list their blessings And to be proud of their accomplishments.

ERASER-reminds us to allow students to know we are human And make mistakes just like they do, and it's ok. We must all be able to learn from our mistakes.

CHEWING GUM-reminds us to stick with it And encourage our students to do like wise. Even the impossible task or assignment can be accomplished By sticking to it.

MINT-reminds us and our students we are worth a mint. (We may not be paid a mint, but are worth one.)

CANDY KISS-reminds us that everyone needs a hug, Kiss, or warm fuzzy everyday. (All teachers, students, parents, and even administrators)

TEA BAG-reminds us we need time to relax, Go over our blessing, and take time for others. Family, husbands, wives, friends, children need quality time together.

A teacher must be willing to show their students how much they care =D

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

On being a teacher.

Posted by Dymna John at 12:25 PM 0 comments

Some things have happened recently to make me think more about the role of a teacher. My mind keeps turning over the phrase- anyone can teach someone something, but not everyone can be a teacher. I like to think of the role of the teacher as comprised of different parts- teaching is twenty five percent providing information, forty percent guiding the students and thirty five percent getting along with the students.

1. Providing information simply means that- giving notes, lectures etc, where the teacher shares with the students information that he has read or that is in the text book or other literature.

2. Guiding the students- this includes :Making students aware of the all the various sources of information available, e.g.

i) printed matter such as books, newspapers, journals, articles, instruction leaflets, brochures, and even things like cereal boxes, road signs etc.,

ii) electronic media, e.g. radio, television, internet , movies, etc. ,

iii)people, e.g experts and everyone else ( everyone has a story to tell and a lesson to teach or information to share) ,and

iv) tours, visits and travel opportunities.

Teaching the students how to use information. The teacher can help the students to decide on the purpose of the information ; how to gather information, through means such as by interviews, surveys, observations, making notes, memorizing, recording, and analysing and critical reading; how to sort information and use it, e.g. how to relate pieces of information to each other, how to derive meaningfulness from the information and how to apply the information to their lives or occupations.

3. Builiding a relationship with the students. If the teacher’s role involves providing information and guiding the students, then how the teacher feels about these students must be central to the role. Teachers also experience feelings in the classroom. These include feelings of ‘dislike’ for some students’ behaviour patterns, anger, frustration about the job and their role, anxiety and daily personal stress, fear of not doing a good job, incompetence, boredom, embarrassment, discrimination (based on intellectualism ,classism , racism, gender, etc.) The students bring their own feelings, including their own dislike of teacher and others in the classroom, fear of failure, threat of punishment, embarrassment, boredom, frustration (work too challenging or not challenging enough, pace too fast or too slow, not enough choice ) invalidation and incompetence. A teacher having to cope with any of these feelings either of his own or the students will have a hard time keeping his attention clear enough to fulfill 1 and 2. above. And it is known that at any moment in the classroom at least some of these feelings are running.

 

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