Exciting, challenging, so much fun!

The mid-term assessments are over. I enjoyed meeting students I don't usually teach. It feels like overnight I have become acquainted with double the number of students I used to know. Isn't that wonderful?

I am having a satisfying day this Friday staying home and catching up on a few house chores.

My writing project is always on my mind. Regardless, I need to always priortize. Remember the story of The Big Rocks of Time.

In case you're wondering, it hasn't been all work. I have also been having my share of recreation: reading, watching movies, eating out and doing many other things with my significant other.

We recently went to a neighboring city to see a charity basketball game between some US basketball professional players and a home team. It was as unconventional as it was hilarious! The turnout was unprecedented and every age group was represented. We were hugely entertained as we watched real game spiced with comic interludes. It was such fun!

I went to the mall yesterday from campus. I had an absolutely exciting time window shopping and really shopping. The added bonus to my amazing shopping experience was running into some of the students I had got to know this week when I invigilated their mid-term examinations. 

Being at the top of my game, means putting in quality time and it is a challenge I am glad to take on. I enjoy doing what I do

and have the most supportive partner anyone could have. He is such a blessing to me! I am also very thankful for my colleagues and students. They are amazing!

Here are some photos I'd like to share with you.

Many blessings to you!

Ciao

A New Season

Change is a continuous process. Seasons change literally and figuratively. It is a good trait to be a champion of change. Most of us fear change because we actually have a fear of the unknown, not the concept itself. When we develop a positive mindset towards change, we will begin to be excited about change.

So, here we are: a new month, the beginning of another season! Summer is gone and autumn (fall) is here. Yay!

If you have been reading my blogs, I guess you already know that this is my favorite season. I like summer, spring and winter but fall has a special appeal.

It is that time of year when:

Trees glow and look like burning trees along the streets.

Maple Leaves take on many shades of beautiful, bright colors.

And the weather is neither hot nor cold - just the right balance.
Thanksgiving celebrations....
And so much more!

This post made me laugh: http://elitedaily.com/life/culture/20-reasons-we-are-looking-forward-to-the-fall/

Since completing my Federal Government of Canada assignment exactly a month ago, my life has taken a very interesting turn! I loved the work I did in the Public Service. And I absolutely love what I have been doing since then. It is amazing to be doing what I love to do! So thankful to God for the privilege to use the talents He has given me. #mycalling

In the last couple of weeks, it has been such a pleasure to interact with one of the most amazing group of people I have ever met in all the countries I have lived and places I have worked - both young and regular adults! I have always striven to be thankful whether the sky is gray or blue; yet I have to say that they are such a blessing!

I haven't posted on this website in a long time. My apologies, dear readers. It's same classic excuse: busy, busy but I take responsibility for slacking a bit. I have for years taught undergraduate students about setting SMART goals. In order to manage my time well, it is pertinent that I set SMART goals which take career(s), family, leisure, social media/networking and so on into account. It is a given and I would say that I am doing well
but there's always room for improvement.

Change. Progress. Improvement. Excellence.

Happy Autumn/Fall!

:)