403 (part thereof) Visit

In many ways, it is most apt that the first group of visitors (that is not family members) should be 403 people (plus future in-laws. :D; more is welcomed).

Yes, they are still childish! And, really nothing much has changed, though its the fourth year I knew them. I would be happier to see all 23 of them, yes, everyone of them. It doesnt mean that harsh scolding on one or two of them means I wont want to see them. I only wish I had taught better and imbued the virtues of humility and kindness more effectively. And yes, everyone matters.

That this blog exists, thanks to this bunch of kids; that I am still in nush, they are also part of the cause; seeing them yesterday helped strengthened abit more resolve to last out the year, to see them graduate.

And yes Bernard, if you do read this post, I hope you and the rest will drop by within the year too, before the boys go for NS.

Seriously, I am proud of this bunch of kids, wherever they are. Another common thread in their blogs is the impending end of their 4/6 years together in the school.

Given what I see, I think for most of them, the bond will tie them through a long phase in life. Sometimes, there will be momentary drift, where one pursues ones goals, be it in career, interest, family. Some are more intense than others, and need to have more space, and may breakaway for a time; others may be abroad. Yet others may have other circles they feel more comfortable with. But they will always look back at a period of time where the laughter, fun, comaraderie has filled their teenage years.

And that is really a blessing not to be taken for granted.

It is really very different meeting each other daily, and sharing the same environment. Alot need not be explained. It is all so comfortable. I took all that for granted, until people left. Sigh!

In nush, somehow there is a good comaraderie also among teachers. I missed those who had left. And also wondered how long the ties can be maintained, both for those who had left, and when I leave. For a couple of them, there is a warmth that can be felt even when some of us had not met for a long time. Somehow, people are so genuine, at least those whom I know.

So like you all, I also fear the loss of good friends when somehow things must come to a different turning. I hope for 403, this would be a regular place that you all will drop in through the years ahead.

I enjoyed you all being here. And yes, my pus'sies' have character and pussality (equivalent of personality!). And they welcome you too!

Thank you for visiting!