Flexible Work Hours

I was elated to read in the papers that experts say flexible work hours is the only way to ease traffic woes. I had formed the same conclusion a few months ago and mentioned it at a family dinner. I am blessed to be able to drive on most days. However, the traffic flow on most days is deplorable. On days when I have to utilise public transport, I am amazed that the situation is no better.  I spend at least two hours a day on the road, whether public or private transport is used.

In addition, I feel that flexible work hours would solve many societal problems. Working parents are not spending enough time with their children. When I arrive home from work at 6+ p.m., I am tired out. I try to spend time with my son, but what can be done in the short period of time before dinner is served?

Flexible work hours may also increase birth rates! I know of many couples who have been trying to conceive for a considerable period of time without success. Could it be that long fixed hours have exhausted our bodies?

I wish I could return home to my son much earlier every day. Maybe he would then be able to go to sleep at more earthly hours (He now sleeps at 11.30p.m.) and my body also can have a chance to recuperate.

I am so Proud of You

Jed received his report card yesterday and the teacher had written "jed's behavior is excellent. He is a positive role model for other children in his class." I thank God that he has behaved well in school and told him I was so proud of him:)

Into My Heart

J asked God to go into his heart on Monday (7 May). It was so touching. The entire prayer was as follows: Dear Jesus, please come into my heart so i will not be very scared of the dark."

Great Faith

This happened last year in August, and I would like to record the incident on this blog:

I was ill with a high fever and was not going to church that Sunday morning. J wanted to stay at home with me to look after me.

Me: J, if you want to stay at home today, you will have to play on your own. I have no energy and would probably be sleeping the whole day.

J: Mama, can I talk to you?

Me: Yes?

J: Last time, when I was in Sunday School, I learnt that when you you have no energy, God is your energy.

Amen!

Meimei

J has been talking about having a meimei for a long time. He would say things like "When I have a meimei, I would accompany her at the back during choir and when she is old enough, I will sing in the choir again." He would draw pictures of our family and include his meimei. Yesterday, he suddenly said, "Actually, I would like a didi and a meimei. I would only play with my didi because I don't play with girls."

I wonder when God would bless me with another bundle of joy. Every month, I would have to cope with momentary disappointment when my basal temperature plunges. I listen to sermons and claim for myself the blessings of Abraham. May the miracle take place soon.

New Job

I thank God for my new job which is 100 times less hectic than the old one. I rarely need to bring work home. Between April and August, I would only have 4 hours of tutorials. The 42 days of leave is gladly welcomed. I do have a lot of marking to do, but I have learnt a lot from doing that.

Not all is a bed of roses. There is the SFT (Student Feedback of Teaching). My department's average on it was 92% last year and I was wondering how that could be achieved. I dreamt twice that I fared badly. After the second dream, I told myself that I would not live with fear. I prayed for the peace of God and managed to go back to sleep. The other minor qualm is that the workplace is so far away. I have coped with that by listening to music or sermons while I drive.

Having said that, I am thankful that I am not too tired to spend time with J. I also look forward to taking leave and going on holidays with him.