Puzzle Me Complete ... Believer, Mother, Teacher, Writer.

There is someone at the door and it fills me with fear, “Who is it… who is banging out there?” I can see my sister trying to keep me still, They do not want me to go with them, but if they ask I will. I could tell something is wrong so I went to hide, Sarah locked me somewhere safe, the cupboard inside. I could stay here, I do not want to come out, There is too much scary faces and noises about. Sarah takes the key after she locks me in, She swears she will come back for me with a slight grin. I sit there and listen to everyone go out the door, Even my dad comes out, I could hear his steps on the floor. The house is quiet now, no familiar voices to be heard, But from the window I could hear crying and the shouting of many a word. I stay in the cupboard quiet all day, I am waiting for Sarah and with teddy I play. The water feels good but I have no food to eat, I wonder when Sarah is going to come back from the street. I thought I heard...

So now that I had spent my entire weekend reading the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins I ask myself, “What next?” The only thing I say to describe the series is ‘WOW’. I literally could not put the books down, even to the point of ignoring my kids, which my husband was not too pleased about. But I think… “How often do I just get to sit down and enjoy a good book?” “How often do I get the time to spend all to myself and do something I really enjoy?” If writing is my first joy, reading is definitely my second. I enjoy reading a good book, understanding the plot, admiring the writers’ style and the imaginary world they develop through their creative language. In the Hunger Games I specifically liked how the author created the futuristic world through the description of the colourful characters, their livelihood, their station and the roles each person personified. Then I appreciated how she achieve this through contrasting sharply the images and lifestyle of those inhabiting t...

It is amazing how addictive blogging can become. I actually find myself wondering if to add something daily, or if to wait a couple of days before trying to add something of significance. But then again… what is really significant?  I can tell you I am completely enjoying reading ‘The Hunger Games’. The writing style is a little different to the norm with its short sentences, but it still manages to capture your interest. I have only started so I do not know where it is going, so only time will tell how these relationships turn out. “Will she fall in love with Peeta?” “Will she have to kill him?” “Will she ever see G ale again?” Some many question and only time will reveal the truth. JUST LIKE LIFE. The mystery is what is forcing you to read on. In the end you want to know who it is she really can trust. I can tell you one thing… after reading just the first part I cannot wait to see the movie. I am officially a FAN.

As a teacher we have been practicing the Language of Virtue with our students. It can be a bit challenging at times to avoid using the words “Don’t” and “No”, but this Virtues concept is teaching both the students and the teachers to communicate in a more positive manner. It is practicing using effective words like ‘Kindness’, ‘Respect’, ‘Responsibility’ and ‘Cooperation’ to guild students to develop a more holistic personality. It is helping them understand and practice the language and actions of Virtues, and becoming so comfortable with it, that it becomes second nature… automatic. Here are some exercises that I had the students practice learning the Virtue words: Love your friend To give them joy you play fair. To make them smile you share. To hear them laugh you tell a joke. To see them with glee give them a poke. This is how you treat your friend. And they will stay with you to the end. (Being the computer teacher, the Junior students ...