And the painted ponies go up and down
We're captive on the carousel of time
We can't return, we can only look behind
From where we came
And go round and round and round
In the circle game
(Joni Mitchell's The Circle Game)
Last year today was my first day at Taylor's University College. Today, just like last year, i had to invigilate the last day of the exams.
The year has passed by but it sure seemed much longer. 365 days, 180 lecture hours, 67 students, 40 days of annual leave, 5 outings, 4 other colleagues, 3 cohorts, 2 Moot competitions, 1 plasma screen TV! :-)
It has not been smooth sailing, of course. No more being one of the bosses but instead taking on the most junior role, dealing with difficult staff and students, having only an hour of sleep before rushing to lectures, invigilating exams (worse than watching paint dry), not being able to do anything to help students in trouble, trying to meet expectations, etc.
But God has been good. I've been pushed to limits that i've never been to, stretched beyond my means, patience tested like never before. But it has all been worth it. And altho i can only expect more of the same in the next academic year, i dun mind. I've had fun, i've made new frens, i've had unforgettable experiences - and there is so much more to look forward to.
But for now, lemme just look back - and be thankful.
Memories of a year at TUC - of course, it's the people that make the place!
*The Oscar nominated song taken from the soundtrack of The Lion King.
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