I'm on holiday from teaching. Well..from teaching at the primary school and at the Northside anyway. I still teach the Southside people who are not having a holiday. :) Go figure. Asian mentality. But it's good for me, or I'll have completely no income for 2 weeks. It's hard enough as it is.
But anyway, I am quite grateful for the 'enforced' rest. As I was saying last week, I was struggling with a lot of body aches and pains, and feeling very mentally drained by the commuting and the tons of ppl to deal with each week. I teach an average of 40-45 students every week.
Yesterday was heaps fun though. Charis being Charis, I had already formed a list of about 30 to-do items. As my friend was telling me, "You just can't sit still'. I suppose not. My holiday was more packed than even normal teaching life.
Here's breaking it down:
- 9 am : Charis zips out on the bus to Bowen Hills for appointment.
- 10 -11 am: Massage appointment. It is quite cheap for an hour long massage. Here's a free plug for the place as they've been nice to me. Vital Essence is the name of the company. Maureen is the massage therapist. She charges (atm) $55 an hour. As expected, Maureen said my shoulder tissues and my waist/lower back muscles were super tight. Really enjoyed the masssge tho it was quite painful at those spots.
- 11 -12am : Fun part.!I didn't know a detox, infra-red sauna session was part of the deal. So they served my herbal tea and water, gave me heaps of robes and towels and told me to sit in the little thing at 58 degrees. Good pespiration session it was!(sound like Yoda. Flipping my sentences around). I was allowed shower/bathroom access and had a refreshing tub. Went off feeling relaxed with rosy cheeks and soft skin.
- 12 -1pm : Had an impromptu lunch with Dan because Aya cancelled last minute on me. Well, I'll still see her on Thursday for lunch. Aya's story should be left till next time. It's ironic that I'm now catching up with her. hehe. But Praise GOD!
- 1pm -2pm : Lay on in Southbank grass to read Chocolat. A review of that next time. Had some time reflecting about God, and the world.
- 2pm -4.30pm: Commute to Sunnybank to teach my private students in Robertson. Teach. Walk home. Takes 20 mins in normal shoes. 30 in heels. I was in heels. Never again!
- 4.30 -6.30pm: Laundry. Loads of laundry. Shower. Check out manga faces with Peggy and Jessica. Blow my hair. Don't like the humid weather. Makes my hair frizzy.
- 6.30pm - 9.30pm: Go see WALL -E in Southbank. It was super cute and very creative. Good, clean fun. Very suitable for the whole family yet creative and intricate enough for adults.
- Rest of the time: Very tired. Watched Emmy's for half an hour. Fell Asleep.
Today. I'm supposed to REST. We'll see how it goes. There's still laundry, vaccuuming, cooking, prayer, catch-ups, accounts....sigh.
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