The Quiz Show

Gotcha!

Yes, my dear student posted this comment referring to the quiz I gave this afternoon. And her ever concerned classmate made a comment as well. Another classmate "liked" it.

I honestly don't know how to react. But I don't think I'm angry. Nah! I don't think so. I don't think it's a surprise since I pretty much got their reaction when we checked their papers after the quiz.

I really thought it was an easy quiz and I was expecting that they would cinch it, being the last quiz of the semester.

They really got confused with the Bank Reconciliation problem. They thought too much and forgot the basics. Sad and frustrated. But as a teacher, you can't always expect me to give the same exercises in a quiz or an exam and just change the figures. It's a quiz - a test on how well they have understood the subject.

As I saw their reactions when they were a bit frustrated with the problem since "wala pa nila na balance", I told them it's easy and they will realize it when I will discuss to them the answer.

And so they were frustrated - realizing it was simple and just forgot the basic stuff I have taught them since the prelims.

I wasn't mad or angry when I read my students' status and comment. I already knew it. It' was just funny and weird at the same time that I got to read their Facebook. status Hmm .. it's either my student forgot I'm her Facebook friend or it did not really matter to her, considering that it's the quiz she hated and not me (uhmm .. positive thinking .. hehe)

If it's any consolation, I don't think they personally took it against me. I didn't take it against them. Although it made me sad that "nawad-an ug gana mag-study" ang student ko. As I've told them time and again, such drawbacks should instead motivate them, right?

Oh well, life goes on .. lesson learned ;)

*P.S. - I obviously removed the pictures and names of my beloved students to protect their privacy ;)

Sleeping Beauty

I'm a big fan of sleep.

Even if I was just a student, I was not the type who would study until the wee hours of the morning until I have covered everything and reread everything, except for a really few instances.

I really believe that one should have sufficient sleep to be able to think better.

I first learned that 8 hours of sleep is sufficient. I read somewhere that 6 to 8 hours will do. Then, a former office mate of mine said 7 is perfect number.

So, it has been like that - a goal for me: 7 hours of sleep each day.

Of course, when I was working as a Computer Analyst before, there were a number of times in which this was too much a goal for me. When work piles up, I sleep shorter than 6 hours. But, what could I do? Sometimes this would go on even on weekends just so that we would meet our deadlines.

I try to make up my lack of sleep during the weekends. But I read somewhere that this would still do no good. Anyway, in the beginning, I try to sleep until noon or even thereafter. on weekends. But later on, I realized that I would just be wasting my day if I spent half of it sleeping when there are some stuff that I could do.

I grew up with no alarm clocks. I had my own body clock and the rhythm of our household to wake me up. I began using alarm clocks when I started to work. When I went back to law school, I only used the alarm clock when we had a morning exam, and I just relied on my body clock for the other days. I am now back to using an alarm clock since I am already working.

I also read that a 15 to 30 minute nap each day would also do better for your brain. Actually, I grew up with this since my father used to go home for lunch and took a nap thereafter. Of course, I couldn't take a nap when I was in school. I also did not take naps when I worked before since I get a headache thereafter. I know, weird! But I do take naps on weekends.

I thought of writing these thoughts last night since it has been two weeks since the last time I did not use an alarm clock. I was so grateful for it yesterday and today - a weekend with no alarm clock and sufficient sleep. ;)

And after knowing that a friend is having difficulty in sleeping, I found time to blog this one today.

Good night. Sleep tight! Don't let the bed bugs bite ;)

Changes

"The only constant thing in this world is CHANGE"

Indeed.

Before, I used to watch TV shows regularly. At times, I can easily remember what day it is based on what I watched the previous night or what I am planning to watch at the end of the day.

Now, I only get to watch Gandang Gabi Vice on a regular basis. For those other times I get to watch television, I just channel surf hoping to chance upon something that would interest me. Though, last night, I purposely watched the first episode of Glee's Season 3. And I am hoping I could catch it every week.

Before, my father used to give me allowance.

Now, my dad still gives me money, but not as my allowance. Rather, it is my share in the Office Income.

Before, I studied and took exams.

Now, I still study but to prepare for my lectures. And I am now the one making the exams. Checking the test papers has become one of my favorite past times .. no kidding! Though I still remain a student with my masteral class and its irregular schedule.

Before, I used to bring a camera for gatherings and events.

Now, I don't anymore. Maybe because I assume others will bring one, upload the pictures in Facebook and tag me .. hehe

Before, I used to blog a number of times in a month.

Now, I have been blogging only once a month for the past 4 months.

Before, my friends were just nearby and we could easily schedule some meet-ups.

Now, some of my friends are far and away. And for my friends who are near, it seems our schedules just don't jibe. But thanks to technology, we are still in touch.

Before, I had my family and friends.

Now, I have my family, friends and boyfriend ;)

Sabi nga ni Jose Mari Chan, "Life is a Constant Change!"