Everything I Need To Know I Learned Teaching Kindergarten

say CCD!
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I have always wanted to - or even try - to be a kindergarten teacher. Last year, Pauline asked me if I would be interested in teaching catechism to a kinder class. Most of my friends here who have kids are involved in a sunday school program organized by the church, and the teachers are either parents or crazy single volunteers (that's me!). And so I said yes, not entirely sure of what it took to teach 5-year olds.

Eight months later, I have survived my kinder class experience. These kids may be 5 year olds, but I get floored with their quips and comments. It’s amazing how I’ve stopped myself from throwing a few of them out the window!

Of course there’s a good side to it. I looked forward to dragging myself to church every Sunday at 8AM and screaming my head off (and doing just about anything to hold their short-spanned attention). Looking down at their naughty little faces the day they gave me and Teacher Armi goodbye gifts made me a bit sad. I just hope they learned as much as I did.

To Jacob, Elijah, Luis, Raya, Caitlin, Dominic, Benedict, Dominique, Tristan, Rachel, Hailey, Danielle, Romoel, Adam, Eri, Abby, Stephanie, Nina, Nica, Jack, and Claudia: my Sundays will now be quiet, but I'll miss you guys.

spa weekend

Smor Spa Village, Huahin
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It was a fun spa weekend despite Saturday's heavy rain. Smor Spa is a private and cozy nook tucked safely away from the usual tourist resorts in Huahin. The beach really isn't that great, but good enough for feeling the sand under your feet while you're walking along the shore. If you need an authentic Thai spa treatment, try Smor Spa's Smor Herbal Exfoliant!

Huahin at 7AM
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Good In Bed

Cliche as it may be, a book shouldn't be judged by its cover (or if you're Melanie Marquez, "don't judge my brother, he is not a book!"). The cover has a caricature of a girl's crossed legs, implying she's sitting on a bed with her legs folded, and the novel's title -- Good In Bed.

Admittedly, it does catch attention when it's alongside other chick lit novels with their pastel covers.. although I never really bothered to buy it at Kinokuniya. Being the cheapskate that I am, especially when it comes to chick lit, I read it when Anne lent it to me.

I expected the usual ugly-duckling-who-triumphs-in-New-York plot like The Devil Wears Prada or The Nanny Diaries, but surprise, surprise... it's not as predictable as it seemed. It's a mix of Jemima J, The Diary of Bridget Jones, and Cosmopolitan. I love the way Jennifer Weiner narrates Cannie's story thru witty and sarcastic dialogues and flashback snippets.

So girls, read Good In Bed by Jennifer Weiner... it's better than The Devil Wears Prada.

My Desk
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haha the wonders of technology!