Finally I am away on PDL

After nearly 16 years of service in MOE, I have decided to go on a journey of self discovery by doing the things I like and exploring what Singapore has to offer. Sounds cliche but that is something I really wanted to do for a change instead of the heavy academic stuff.

Coincidentally my journey today was an inspiration from a fellow teacher who went on her own PDL 2 years ago. For a start, it was a bold decision on my part to put on hold my daily teacher's routine to recharge, rejuvenate as well as to sharpen my saw. I had to leave behind my graduating students for approximately 3 weeks before they are thrown into the gauntlet known as O levels. Heh. Fret not, I have prepared them fully before leaving them. My heart kept on saying that I needed this sabbatical leave in order to understand myself better and to set my priorities right. No one really understood the depth of my decision considering I have to serve a 1 year bond upon completion of my PDL. Well to each his own. I view this break as food for my soul as it gives me time to do a quiet reflection.

Nonetheless I am stoked to document my journey on this blog post. A first again for me as I have always wanted to pen down my thoughts but never really had the luxury of time for the past 16 years ! Boo...

Who am I again?

A Nutrition Food Science teacher who loves her job but decided that in order to sustain herself in the long run she needs to learn to love herself first, unlearn whatever misconceptions she may have and relearn to be a better person.

I love learning new things and have this never ending thirst to continuously upgrade my knowledge in every aspect. Over the years I came to realize that as I progressed further into teaching, there are so many things that I do not know or happen to miss out on because I was too wrapped up in my own cocoon. I have for the most part ended up as a whiny person who lacks the resilience to move forward in the right direction. I may have what I suspect a 'teacher's fatigue'. Scary much!

Gratitude

So before I start to post the things I do for my PDL journey, I will like to show my utmost appreciation and gratitude to the two people who have supported my decision to go on PDL by becoming my sureties. They understood the need for me to go on this journey to find myself again without grilling me much for making this decision. Alhamdulilah for good friends and family.

I have never been lost actually, I just needed time to take stock of what I have achieved so far so that I will learn to be eternally grateful for what Allah has given me.

Learn to be thankful for what you already have while you pursue all that you want - Jim Rohn

And with that I am officially on leave till November. Let's get inspired!