this post came late

This post came late because there was the packing to do, the endless meet-up sessions with friends and to really try to be at home.
Then really, there were the ceaseless waves of affections from students that caught me off-guard and I was touched by them all - before I leave, on the day i leave and for Teachers' Day. They are all reminders of years meaningfully and well-spent in a vocation that I will surely missed. When a friend/colleague of mine bought me dinner and I started to relate how I saw on my own development as a teacher over past few years and how I enjoyed the lessons and lectures when I unexpectedly teared and had to pause for a break. How will this new change turn out? I have no idea as I tried to get used to the whole idea of studying again, adapt to a new environment and rewire my brain. One of my colleague said, because it is me, he was sure I can manage - well, I hope so. This morning I felt rather sad then I realised that I missed my own laughter = my usual dose of endorphin!! There is surely not many things I can laugh at or with here now. What are my students whom I can bully?! :P. The only thing I could do was smile and asked strangers what are all the stuff in finnish that I am buying. I must say that the people do look kind of serious here but they will drop that seriousness and smile with helpfulness. That is fun!!! :). I also make sure I smile first. No point having a sulky face yar? :) I still want to hahaha tho kekeke.

Mmm...I am deviating a little but I am really not too sure what to put down on this post because there was so many things.
First, I thank all of my students who taught me alot, who made me laugh (btw 3G - I watched the video many times hahahaha), who believed in me and who allowed me to linger in their memories longer.
There are also things I noted like how C will come up to me after every lesson to say thank you. It was an effort made to do so personally and I know. So I thank C. A couple of students said that they wanted to do well in biology to show their appreciation. But I value not your grades as much as you as a person with a heart of gold and resilience to take on new challenges. I saw and sensed that in many of you so I am already thankful. Don't belittle yourself for you have many strengths but you need to recognise them.

So on this TD, I also thank you for being part of my life.
now.. I can start blogging about Finland!! ;P