Mood:  bright

Dear General,

Sorry for replying to you so late. I read your entry only a short while ago. There are problems with my computer. For example, I can't use blogs (I can't read or write blog entries) on it. That is why I can't read this blog regularly. In other words, I am now typing this entry with another computer.

Thank you for your words of encouragement. I get upset quite easily. Students' response and attitude affect me a lot. But then I become excited equally easily. A step forward, no matter how small the step, is enough to make me happy.  I will go on trying my best to help my students.

 I enjoy learning as much as, or even more than, I enjoy teaching. The journey from ignorance (knowing nothing) to gradual understanding is so exciting. As a matter of fact, there are so many things I don't know and I want to know. However, being a teacher leaves me very little time for systematic learning. I wish I were still a student, a full-time student. 

General, make good use of your time! Stop giving yourself excuses. Have confidence in yourself. Keep moving ahead. Stay focused and work hard every day. I'm sure you can make much more than a small step ahead! 

Claudia