An attempt to convey a few of the thoughts & feelings of an expatriate teacher in sunny Singapore (and adjacent spots on occasion.)
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Not Getting Any Younger
Let's face it, we're none of us getting any younger, and for some of us that's particularly obvious. But then again, who really wants to? Not the old geezer above, that's for sure. He's enjoying things just as they are, thank you very much.
5 comments:
Wendy Ong
said...
Happy Belated Birthday Mr Connor - from a pupil of yours years ago..
Oddly enough, I think I do. In fact, when I saw your name a particularly vivid image of you (or the you I assume you to be) immediately appeared in my mind. If I'm right you are somewhat shorter than average and smile a lot.
I also immediately thought of someone who was extremely helpful. Which makes me think you were Class Chairman or something of that nature.
The reason I say this is odd is because my recall of students I have taught is generally extremely poor, so this would be an exceptional case (assuming I'm right!)
wow ... i am impressed .. yes I am the class chairman for 4/4 class '95. u can add a big fan of Manchester United to the list of attributes besides being helpful :D
My vision: retirement and a life of leisure.
My mission: to manage decline gracefully.
My goal: to get to the end of the day in one piece.
Born in Manchester, I am at present living and working, as a teacher of English, in Singapore, having done so since 1988. My wife, Noshayati – whom I call Noi, and others call Yati – is Malaysian, and we travel frequently to her homeland, where most of her family live (in Melaka.) We own a house in Kuala Lumpur. My sister and family still live back in Manchester and we try to visit occasionally.
I used to work for the Ministry of Education in Singapore, but since 2007 have been employed directly by an independent school here. It pays the bills.
I converted to Islam in 1997 and find myself even more interestingly placed in the world as a result. I like occupying intersections. They afford useful perspectives.
I’d like to think I have a sense of curiosity which keeps me young. But the jury is still out on this. A good day is one on which just about everything seems interesting. Some days are not so good, but I'm not so naive as to believe I have any right to expect otherwise.
5 comments:
Happy Belated Birthday Mr Connor - from a pupil of yours years ago..
Much appreciated, Wendy!
I supposed you do not recall who I am?
Oddly enough, I think I do. In fact, when I saw your name a particularly vivid image of you (or the you I assume you to be) immediately appeared in my mind. If I'm right you are somewhat shorter than average and smile a lot.
I also immediately thought of someone who was extremely helpful. Which makes me think you were Class Chairman or something of that nature.
The reason I say this is odd is because my recall of students I have taught is generally extremely poor, so this would be an exceptional case (assuming I'm right!)
wow ... i am impressed ..
yes I am the class chairman for 4/4 class '95. u can add a big fan of Manchester United to the list of attributes besides being helpful :D
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