It's 1am. I was supposed to get some work done at home but I ended up not doing anything. Surfed the websites that Sam forwarded to us regarding some health issues. I need to learn more about my body. I guess you come to a time in your life you are suddenly aware that your body needs to be taken care of. Health is not just about not falling ill.

I bought a gifts for Siti and for Mayshyen. Siti's (my trainee teacher) last day is Friday (today in fact). I bought her a mug and a cheerful flower that I'm going to put into it. got her a little card as well. Mayshyen will be leaving the teaching profession on 28 February 2002. We both got into this school together with Kuna. She's the first among the 3 of us to leave. She's going to further her studies in Australia. I'm happy for her. I wish I had the financial ability to leave this job and also to study abroad and get an experience. It's not impossible but the longer you stay in this line, the harder it is to leave because of several reasons. Getting another job that pays as well is one of the reasons. I'm not saying that teachers are paid very well. Our pay is mediocre as compared to our peers in the private or business sector. But if we were to leave the profession, it will not be easy to find a job that will match your current pay, given the kind of work experience you had. Teaching isn't considered as relevant experience for many jobs.

Anyhow, I'm happy for Mayshyen. Happy that she is pursueing her dreams, fulfiling it.

I am losing my voice. It cracked today as I was teaching Maths in class halfway. From then on, it has been rather hoarse. I can tell the symptoms. I am losing my voice. On average, I lose my voice abour twice a year (for the past 2 years) Occupational hazard. Definitely.