Darn. Week 2 only and I realized I have to go back to school every single day for project meetings or CCA meetings. And my homework and readings are already starting to accumulate because I am having trouble finding time to hand-write notes on my seminar slides from soft-copies. UNIVERSITY, I HATE YOU.

I have been shopping online so frequently. I have vehemently decided that I am going ahead to buy a floral Maxi Dress and a crochet top once I get my 1st tuition pay. And perhaps a new schoolbag that doesn't rip my hair off when it's on my shoulders, if I get extra money somehow.

Oh yes I'm tutoring a Primary 4 girl. Previously, I was supposed to tutor two children, a primary 1 girl and a primary 3 boy who are siblings. But the boy decided to quit and his mother decided to stop wasting her money on a son who did not have the least bit of motivation to pass in school. The tuition centre revised the rate from $18/hour to $10/hour if I were to continue coaching the girl only, so obviously I declined the assignment. I felt so disappointed because I was looking forward to coming up with creative, visual ways to teach the primary 1 girl.

Then God gave me another chance seeing that my mum keeps threatening to rent my room out. My primary school friend introduced me to her niece who needed Maths and Mandarin tuition. I didn't realize that the pay is much more than the market rate until Shar and Jeremy filled me in. I am very delighted and motivated to do my best for this primary 4 girl. She shares a loving relationship with her father, which reminds me so much of what I have with my Dad! While her father was talking to me about her Maths studies, she was tickling his chin and playing with his hair. When her parents told me to use the cane to whack the "monkey" if she was naughty, she showed victory in both hands, shook her head, and smiled at me! Really cute kid. Her actions are so similar to me at her age.

This is the first time I'm attempting to teach Mandarin, and I'm really nervous about it. None of my friends have ever taught Mandarin! No tips from them. And they seem to think I won't do much of a job. I won't be surprised.

I really hope I can help the girl achieve better grades because her parents dote on her so much and I don't wish for their money to go to waste either.

Rotaract Club welcome session and Communications social this Friday. My off day. Bloody boo to that.