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Sunday, September 07, 2008

10:57 PM

Weekly update no. 3

Monday

It was the first day of Ramadhan and I was finally out of my LB (Licensing Branch) "prison"! AND...I finally got to tag along for an inspection!!!

I followed the East Team (I'm from the West Team by the way), even though I'm not from there, but my Group Head wanted me to follow them because he could tell that I was anxious to go out. Anyway, we went to a shipyard at Jurong.

The company is called Cosco and it was China-owned. It is a shipyard, but they were only building ship modules and the inspection was actually a follow-up inspection.

It was definitely an experience because for one, it was my first inspection, and secondly, there were so many things to look out for. There were little things that I missed that the experienced inspectors saw. And there are many things to look out for. All of these will take some getting used to. But I want to memorise all these things quickly because I've seriously no experience at all, whereas Jai, who's had construction experience, could point out some mistakes that even the experienced inspectors overlooked. The competition is on man!

The Group Head of the East Team is really fierce. I call her the Dragon Lady. I've also given some nicknames to the other Group Heads because their personality is definitely unique. The North Team's GH is Mr Gan Chiong because he's always in a rush at whatever he does, even walking and talking. The South Team's GH is the Joker in Disguise, because if you were to judge him based on your first impression, you'd think that he's a blur and awkward man, but once you get to know him, he can make you laugh your ass off, seriously. My team's GH is the Smiling Inspector, because I always see him smiling. In fact, I got the nickname Smiling Inspector from the Joker in Disguise because he was telling us, during our in-house training programme, that he ever had an inspector who just came onto site with a smiling face and just snapped pictures without telling the occupier whether or not there was any offences. Poor man, he thought that his site didn't have any problems. But in the end, he was slapped with a $10,000 fine! Obviously, the way the "Smilin Inspector" handled things was wrong. But I'm not saying that my GH is like that!

Anyway, the East Team's GH, aka Dragon Lady, only becomes the Dragon Lady when she goes out for inspections. At the office, she has a great sense of humour. I could tell that the management staff of Cosco respected her, if they weren't intimidated by her...haha! They did improve on their safety from the previous inspection, but they still needed to improve further. All in all, I learned A LOT!

But we came back late. We reached the office at 6pm. So, by the time I prayed and got my stuff ready, it was a little after 6.30. I then quickly bought a meal from Mac to break my fast. What was more, I missed the bus. I did try to wait for the next bus, but it was so slow, so in the end, I took a cab, which costed me $12. Sigh...

I reached class at 7.30, but I wasn't the latest one! Since I didn't have time to buy my coffee, I was feeling sleepy when it was only 9pm! Luckily, the lecturer let us off at 9.45 because he is a Muslim, and he knows that some of us had to get up very early the next day. And luckily, my parents fetched me because I think I would've just collapse in the train.

Tuesday

I went out for an inspection again, in the morning. And it was with a senior inspector. He brought me to 2 general factories. 1 was doing metal works and the other was making pipe fittings.

They had minor mistakes, like expired extinguishers and no proper housekeeping, so the inspector didn't give any fines out. I think he just issued them with notices of non-compliance (NNC). I was told that you won't find much trouble from GFs. It was a little unexciting, but I did learn some things.

Wednesday

Well, nothing happened today, I mean as far as me going out for inspections. I don't even remember what I did in the office until it was time for me to head for class.

Thursday

My GH told me that one of the staff at the LB was hospitalised. So, when he told me to go down there to help them out, I didn't hesitate to do so. I didn't know who was hospitalised, but I was so afraid that it might be one of the ladies, because I've grown quite close to them.

Fortunately, it wasn't any of the ladies. It was actually one of the male staff who's just came back from his leave. I think he was sick before he came back for work already.

Friday

In the morning, my team had a meeting. I think this meeting will be held monthly. My GH went through all that's passed and all that's to come. I was very surprised that the "Bloody Idiot", whom I've made the mistake of introducing myself to on my first day, could actually talk! He even laughed!!! His name is Kelvin by the way. My perspective of him made a whole 180-degree turn after that day.

I was expecting to go out for inspection today. However, my GH had other ideas. He still wanted me to go help the LB. I seriously don't mind helping them, but I don't want to compromise my chance of going out for an inspection. Remember my personal quest? So, I wasn't really in a happy mood that day. But the company there made me feel better.

Later on in the day, a man came down to the LB. He looked to familiar but I wasn't sure who he was exactly. And then, it hit me; it could be the Director for Occuptional Safety and Health (DOSH)! To confirm, I asked one of the ladies and she said yes. I heard that, in my mind, I just went, "Oh SHIT!" because when the DOSH and me happened to look at each other, I didn't show any recognition whatsoever, let alone greet him!!! Now he's gonna think why this new girl doesn't know how to greet her boss. MAN!!!

Saturday

As usual, went to Mendaki in the morning and then rushed to my organ class. Forgot what I did for the rest of the day.

But at night, I discovered that my period had come. I already knew that it was coming because I had been having cramps off and on for the past few days.

Sunday

Remember I told you girls that my period can sometimes give me severe cramps? Well, it happened again on this day.

I could already sense, before it became severe, that it was going to be severe. So, I quickly took the pink-coloured panadol. Well, suffice to say, it didn't do shit. Panadol doesn't work once when I'm having one of these severe cramps.

It got so painful that I was feeling nauseous. And I did end up vomitting. Luckily, I only vomitted once, unlike the few times before, because I haven't had anything to eat yet.

I definitely don't want to feel this way again, but I know that it'll happen again, eventually. Sigh...

Well, don't worry, week 4 is not as depressing, so tune in again by the end of the week!

Saturday, September 06, 2008

10:01 PM

Weekly update no. 2

I'm really sorry for not updating last week. But I've seriously been busy the whole week. I was out the whole day everyday, even on Saturday and Sunday, so I was really tired and didn't have any mood to update by the time evening came.

Anyway, from Monday till Friday, I was still helping the Licensing Branch out. They were and still are very overloaded with backlots. I didn't really enjoy doing something that is not part of my job description, but the people there are very talkative and friendly.

A new inspector by the name of Jai Prakash came on board on Monday, but he introduced himself as "Jay". I guess he wanted to sound "cool". He's had construction experience (a few months) so that's one of the main reasons he was hired. He's very quiet and a bit anti-social. I mean he doesn't talk to me unless I talk to him. But he knows how to talk to those "above" him. It pisses me off because it makes me feel as though I'm not good enough for him to talk to. Well, I'll just have to prove to him that I'm a better inspector than him. Experience be damned!

I think it was around Wednesday that the head of the Licensing Branch asked me if I was willing to work there for another 3 months. When I heard that, I was like "Are you kidding me?" It's already good enough that I'm helping you out for a few days, but 3 whole months? I have another job if you must know. Anyway, I turned him down, obviously, and said that I applied for the post of an Inspector, and not that. But then, he asked me again whether I would be willing, if he cleared it with the HOD. At that point, I was thinking, Are you that desperate? And again, I turned him down, saying that I have to start with my actual job sometime. He gave up after that.

Then, on Friday, while I was still stuck at the Licensing Branch, Jai was asked to come along for a shipyard inspection. I was there when he was told that, and at that time, I was actually very pissed off. I came earlier, and yet, he gets to go for an inspection while I was stuck at the LB? Totally unacceptable! One main thing that gave him the chance to go for an inspection first was that he was assigned to a different team. So that team just happened to have a team inspection. MAN!!!

Whenever I complained to the other inspectors that I haven't been out for an inspection yet, they all that "That's good!" Apparently, the workload is killing them. But they don't know that I have a personal quest to prove to Jai and the snobbish Specialist (the one I mentioned in the prev post) that I'm not someone to be looked down upon.

On Saturday, I had Mendaki in the morning, and after that, I had to rush to my organ class at Yamaha and then after that, I had to rush again because my parents were picking me to go to my cousin's 21st birthday party. It was held at her condo's clubhouse, which was dismal because it was so small but when the time came for the cake, the atmosphere got pretty emotional. I mean nobody bawled or anything, but I could sense the significance of the moment. She was turning 21 and that is the pivotal time of your life. I've been through it, so I know how important it must be for her. And secretly, I wish my parents had done something for me on my 21st birthday. But enough of that, what's done is done. It was just too bad that we were going through a depressing time when my birthday came along.

On Sunday, I had Pergas (my religious class) in the morning and after that, I rushed off to meet my friends at Takashimaya. We haven't seen each other in a month and Jojo since our convocation. And yeah, it really surprised me, and I think all of us, that Jojo could spare some of her time with us. And since it was the last day before puasa, I wanted to have a "final" hangout with my girlfriends. Anyway, I actually wanted to eat at the KFC at Taka, but it was so damned packed that we had to change the venue. So, we ended up eating at KFC at Cineleisure. I just had a craving for chicken =D. We didn't wander around after that because there was a dance competition there. It was organized by 98.7 and the prize of competition was to get the opportunity to be the opening act of Avril's concert.

We saw some good ones, and plenty of crappy ones. There were even 11-year-old girls who "danced"! Note the word "danced". You get the idea? But in the end, the group which we thought was the best, did win, so we were quite happy with it. By the way, Jojo sprained her ankle, but she still came to meet us. Thanks girl! I know you had to walk a lot, but I really appreciated you coming :)

Okay, I'll put up the next update tomorrow. I PROMISE!

P.S.: Kel! I want those pics!!!

Sunday, August 24, 2008

6:38 PM

Weekly update no.1

This will be the first of many weekly updates to come. It will also serve as the number of weeks I've stayed in my job. And since it is a weekly update, it'll be very long...

Monday

I reported to work on this day. Well, to be more specific, I reported at the wrong location.

As you all know, I signed the letter of appointment last Friday. The lady who was with my mother and I told me that I would have to report to the place where I was interviewed. She then said Havelock Road, which is where the HQ is. But I said Kim Seng Road, which is where the Occupational Safety and Health Division is, because that was where I was interviewed. Now, usually, the interviews are held at the HQ. So she just assumed that I was interviewed there. I did say Kim Seng Road, so I don't know why she didn't correct me when I said that.

So, when I reported to OSHD on Monday, the staff there were all wondering what the hell was going on. Like why did I suddenly show up when HQ didn't notify them that they would be receiving a new staff. Basically, everybody was caught off guard. But they weren't angry at me or anything because it wasn't my fault to begin with. And that was how my first day of work began.

I was assigned to the West team. There are East, North and South teams as well. These teams will inspect workplaces at the said areas in Singapore. And each team has a group head.

On a separate note, my HOD gave me the welcome. He's a really easy-going guy. But I could tell that behind that easy-going facade is a man of no nonsense. I was just glad he isn't the type who bites your head off if you make a mistake.

And then, in the evening, I had my part-time degree course. Long story short, I was spent by the time I came home. I haven't even done any work and already I felt sooo tired and sleepy.

Tuesday

I went to work again. If I'd reported to HQ on Monday, I would've started work the following Monday. But the staff just told me to come on Tuesday.

One of the staff introduced me to the OSHD people. A lot of names to remember. And I haven't remembered all of them yet. I'm from the Operations department; on the 4th floor. The Investigations department is on the 3rd floor.

When the staff and I were about to enter the 3rd floor, we bumped into my Mendaki head tutor. My eyes just went round and my hands actually flew to my mouth. I've been writing that phrase all the time in my essays and never thought that that kind of thing can actually happen.

Unlike me, he acted cool and told the staff that he already knew me. Man!!! Why does he have work there????? It's already enough that I have to see him on every Saturday. And now I have to see him at work too? Seeing the one colleague at one work place is more than enough. But fortunately, he's under the Investigations department. So I don't actually have to see him everyday.

Wednesday

This is the day we had the team building session at East Coast Park! My verdict? I had a blast!!! Surprisingly. But it was mostly because I got to meet people who didn't know other people, so that made me make friends easier, unlike at OSHD, where people knew other people, so I'm having a tougher time trying to break into their circle.

Anyway, the reason for this team building session was because of the 3rd anniversary of the whole of the OSHD. It is currently split into 3 locations. One is at Kim Seng Road, another is at the HQ, and the last one is at the MND Building.

We split into 3 teams; Red, Green and Blue. And within each team, there are a few captains and vice-captains. Since I just started working on Monday, they didn't have a team for me. So, they gave me the role of captain for one of the groups in the Red team! I was like "What the hell???" I know the guy who was supposed to be the captain didn't show, but why must I replace him?

Because I was no stranger to the leader role, I didn't really feel so uncomfortable "leading" my group, even though they've been working for far longer than I. Anywy, we were to build sandcastles. The theme was an OSH City. I won't say anymore. I'll just let the picture do the talking =D.

This is built by the organisers.

This isn't a very good shot...

Better?

What can I say? I'm not a photographer...

Another bad shot...

I should've taken upclose shots...but anyway, you had to be there to really see them properly.

Luckily,we ended early, so I had time to go home and grab a shower before going to my night class. Knowing that I'll most probably be very tired during the lesson, I bought a Vanilla Latte from Starbucks before class. And that really helped man! I didn't feel tired until I got home. I think I may have to buy coffee for every class...

Thursday

My HOD told me that I will begin my orientation when the new guy comes on Monday, which is tomorrow. I was already a little way into my orientation. So I guess he thought that it'll be more convenient if the new staff were to start the orientation together. In the meantime, he wanted me to help the licensing department because they were undermanned and had a lot of paperwork to do.

But that was after I had lunch with the bosses. Yep! That's right! I had lunch with my bosses.

My supervisor actually asked me whether I'd had my lunch. I said no. So, he invited me to come eat with "us". Now, at that time, I just wanted to fit in, and because nobody has asked me out to lunch yet. So I just said yes without knowing who "us" were.

Then, as we were walking down, my HOD came out, and a few of the other "heads" also came out. And I was thinking like "Oh shit!"

Surprisingly, I wasn't nervous or anything. But I did feel out of place in their company because they were all men and not to mention, they were the authoratative figures. Still, they were a friendly bunch, especially my supervisor, my HOD and one of the group heads.

Friday

I helped the licensing department again. And I really like them. I'm closer to them than my own department even though I've only been with them for 2 days. They're just more talkative...so that makes chit-chatting much easier.

There's especially this guy from my team who's like the anti-social one. On the first day, I tried my hand at introducing myself to strangers. And it was just my luck that my first experiment was on this guy. Well anyway, I introduced myself, but he looked at me like "What?" And he actually said "Huh?" I had to repeat myself and I actually had to explain to him that I was introducing myself. Bloody asshole man. I felt so embarrassed after that that I didn't dare try to introduce myself to another person.

Then on Friday, I received a call from my work phone. Which was wierd, suffice to say, because nobody knows my work phone except the admin staff. Anyway, she actually wanted to speak to another staff, but he wasn't in at the time. So, she asked for his e-mail. Well, I obviously didn't know his e-mail, so I asked that anti-social guy because he was the only one present in my team and he was my immediate neighbour. He refused to just tell me the e-mail and kept saying that it should consist of the full name. So I asked for the full name. At first, he did say it, but he was so soft, that I had to ask again and again, until he just said to refer to the organisation chart. Bloody idiot! I've vowed to not to speak to him again unless I really have to.

With the exception of that idiot, I'm getting the hang of working there.

Others

Last night, I was missing Supernatural, especially Jared...ahahahahah! So, I watched some of his new interviews that came up. That cheered me up a bit. And then, I had a dream of him!!! This was my first dream of him! I know Kel has dreamt of countless male stars. And you know what? We were dancing...

Excuse me for now...my mind is on cloud 9 =D. Stay tuned for the next weekly update...

Saturday, August 16, 2008

9:55 PM

Weekly update...

It's been a long time since I last updated. Well, I just thought that I should now update my blog once a week, especially since I'll be working from next week on (That's right! I'm finally gonna work...I'll elaborate on it later). So updates won't be as frequent as before.

Firstly, on last Sunday, which was the day after NDP, Kel, Yu En, Shereen and I got together at Marina Square. I haven't seen Kel and Yu En for a month and Shereen since graduation, so I was a bit excited that we've finally managed to meet up. Marina Square is definitely one of our usual hang outs. I feel nostalgic everytime I go there. Anyway, we ate at Swensen's and then we watched "Journey to the Center of the Earth". The movie was a tad too short and it wasn't as exciting as I had been told. So Kel, Yu En, I know you girls said that it was funny and all, but I didn't enjoy it as much as you two =P.

Here are some pics we took from Kel's brand new camera (I noticed that my blog lacked photos...so I hope this makes up for it):

I was "attacking" my omelette. I know...lame...

Then I had Waffles Dream. The last one to finish, as usual, but this time it was the waitor's fault!

We made Yu En wear this at Mango...hehehehehe.

Kel was sooo loving the purple toilet at GV...ahahaha!

We met out GV(Green Volunteers) seniors there!

And finally, a nice pic of all of us =)

Secondly, I've started my night classes this week Monday. The commencement of the class was so abrupt. I only received the call on when to start 3 days before Monday. It was actually supposed to start in September. For now, the lessons are on Monday and Wednesday nights. My opinion of English Literature so far, is definitely interesting. We haven't gone into lesson proper yet. But I feel a little excited that I'll finally be able to understand poems and plays because I tried reading them on my own, and they were like an alien language to me. What's more, I didn't fall asleep in class! So that says a lot...ehehe.

Thirdly, I finally received a call from MOM on Wednesday this week! I was to come to the MND Complex to sign the Letter of Appointment on Friday, the same week. My mother came with me to sign it. It was actually up to me as to when I wanted to begin working, until 28 Aug, but my mother insisted that I start next Monday. Enough resting! That's what she said...haha! After that, we rushed to Raffles Medical at OUB Centre to have my medical check-up. It was a whole new experience for me because I'd never had one done before. So I was a bit kuku at some points. I'll also have to make a pass of some sort, like a security pass, I think, at Certis Cisco. But they only have the pass-making on certain days. So, I'll have to ask for time-off for when I want to get it done.

Man...I feel excited and a bit scared that I'm finally gonna start work. Monday will mark the end of my student days, and the beginning of my adult life. =)

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

1:43 AM

Library interview...

Earlier today (officially it's yesterday), I had an interview at Marine Parade Community Library.

When I was preparing my things before I left, I was actually contemplating on not going for the interview at all. I had already resolved and had already accepted and am satisfied that I've got the MOM job, so I didn't want the library interview to ruin things for me. But my mother insisted that I still go. She would rather I work I work at the library than at MOM any day. She pointed out to me all the advantages of working at the library. And I had to agree with her; that made me question my choice of accepting the MOM job. But I didn't want to listen to her too much because I didn't want to have any second thoughts about MOM. But, usually, when my mother has a good feeling about something, it usually comes true. So I was a bit weary going to the interview.

There were 4 interviewers. 2 of them wore tudung and the other 2 were Chinese. It was only after the interview, when I described the 2 Malay women to my mother, that I found out that they were my mother's schoolmates. They know each other, but they didn't know about me, which was a lucky thing.

It was during the middle of the interview, when one of the interviewers said to me that she still couldn't get a feel of what my personality was like. And she said that it is important that I show to people that I am approachable because I would be dealing with a lot of customers. And then she said that the job is mainly dealing with customers.

When I heard that, I was thinking that it is definitely not my cup of tea. But still, I had to give the impression that I was very interested and keen to deal with customers. I was bullshitting all the way. I mean come on la, I'm not a people person. But I'm trying to change because my MOM job will require me to interact with all levels of employees and employers.

As I had expected, the working hours is based on rotational shift. I asked them whether I could make a request for them to accommodate my part-time degree course. When they heard that it would be 3 times a week, they told me that it would be very difficult for them to arrange it so.

Oh well, I didn't really want the job anyway, so it wasn't a loss for me. Guess my mother's wrong this time. All the more, this is another sign that I'm meant to work at MOM. =D

Friday, August 01, 2008

10:11 PM

I've (probably) secured a job!!!

On this week Monday morning , in fact, it was just a short while after I'd posted my previous post, I received a call from NParks. They were offering me the post of Parks Officer!

Initially, I was very happy that finally an employer wanted to hire me. Plus, the pay was quite good; $1,850. Higher than what I'd expected. But at the same time, I was still wondering about the MOM job. And what was more, the working hours at NParks are uncertain, so I didn't accept the job straight away. The HR manager who called me told me to give an answer by that day itself.

I immediately called my mother. She was quite pleased until I voiced out my concerns, particularly about the working hours. So, she then called my father who in turn, called me. He told me to ask the HR manager whether the job will affect my studies. If it can accommodate my studies, then I can accept it.

At that time, I was already running late for my organ class. On the way to my class, both my parents called me (at different times of course) and asked me whether or not I'd called the HR manager back and they also wanted me to call or e-mail MOM to ask them when they'd be letting me know if I'd been accepted. Both of them wanted me to get that job instead.

I called the HR manager after my class. And I told him about my condition, but he said that he couldn't say for sure. He'd have to check with the director and call me back. But he didn't call me back that day.

And what luck I had. Mom called me about 1 hour after I'd hung up on the HR manager! They were offering me the position of TSO, Workplace Safety and Health Inspector. The pay was lower than the NParks job; $1,650. But that is before a scheme called the Non-Pension Scheme, or something that sounds like it. I forgot the exact name for it. So altogether, I'd get at least $100 more. Not so bad right?

That was the 2nd sign telling me that I would get the job. The 1st sign was after the interview. I had a good feeling about the outcome of the interview then. But at that time, I didn't think of it as "signs". I just thought that it was merely a coincidence that MOM happened to call me on the exact same day that NParks did.

Still, I held back. I told them that I'd call them back and give my answer the next day. I just don't like to rush into things. It's like shopping. Like most of you know, if I want to shop for a bag, I will look at all the bags before settling down on one. Same goes for accepting a job. In fact, you should do this especially when you want to accept a job. Never just accept it because it happened to be the first one to call you or because you're desperate for a job. Ask them if they could give you some time to think it over before answering.

That night, I was actually torn between the 2 jobs. When I thought of the good things of one job, I'd look down on the other. But then, on the next instant, I'd be supporting the other job and condemning the first one. I just couldn't decide. Knowing my dilemma, my mother told me to pray Istikharah(it is a prayer to ask for guidance).

So, at around 2am (I hadn't slept yet), I prayed and asked Allah to show me which job is most suitable for me.

Nothing happened that night. But I dreamt after going back to sleep after my morning prayers. And I dreamt of my first day at work at MOM, albeit a weird dream, but a dream nonetheless about me working at MOM. That was the 3rd sign. But I still needed a little push.

While I was having my breakfast, my mother asked me whether anything had happened after I prayed. I said no, but I said that I'd dreamt of working at MOM. At that, both my parents started pointing out to me that I should accept the MOM job instead and just call NParks to tell them that I won't be joining them. The HR manager still hadn't called me by the way.

That was all the push I needed. I called MOM and told them that I was accepting their offer and called NParks about my decision.

So, that was the long story of how I'd accepted the job at MOM. =D

Oh and by the way, I've added in "probably" in the title because I haven't actually been confirmed of the job because they still had to send my application for approval. So I don't know when I'll be starting work. But I'm optimistic that I will.

NEA actually called me yesterday. They wanted me to come for an interview for the post of Environmental Health Officer next week. I remembered Cai Ling telling me about her interview with them. And it took them 1 month to get back to her. She waited for 1 month just to hear that she won't be getting the job. They're just so slow! And true enough, when I asked the caller how long it'll take them to let me know of the outcome of the interview, he said that it'll take about 2-3 weeks. So I told them that I'd already accepted another job. Also, I'd applied for the job more than a month ago, and only now, they're calling me for an interview.

I'm still going for the library interview on Monday though. My mother would still rather I work at the library. I'd have to agree with her. Just imagine...Book Heaven! But I'm not sure of the working hours. Library closes at night, so I just hope that the job doesn't require me to work on the night shift.

I hope everything will turn out nicely for me...

Monday, July 28, 2008

12:05 PM

Mendaki Tutor's Course

I attended a tutor's course under MDIS yesterday. It is a 3-day course, which will be conducted on 3 Sundays. It is a requirement for all permanent tutors to attend this course.

It was definitely an eye-opener for me. I realised that there are so many ways for me to conduct my lessons. All the while, I've been going in the class and after a few minutes of waiting for the late-comers, I'll start writing on the board to teach. And then, I get them to do an assignment. The students must've felt super bored man! Why didn't I see this sooner? Afterall, I was a student not all that long ago.

So, after listening to the other tutor's successful experiences in conducting a class and what the lecturer has taught us, I will apply them to my next class.

I've decided to start by rewarding the students who've gotten the highest in their Mock Exams and then, I'll play some games with them. Of course, I'll be rewarding the winners as well. And if I find that a student has improved, I'll reward him/her too. I've already bought 2 big lollipops and I'll be buying more candy today.

I think I won't be doing much teaching this Saturday, except for running through their mistakes in the Mock Exam because it is necessary that I win them over first. It is very clear to me, that I haven't won them over yet.

And I've already made some plans to bring my laptop to show them some videos and also to conduct my lessons.

I just hope that the weary mood will be lifted after this Saturday.