Saturday, 13 August 2016

Chef

I don't like to study miss.

Yes. I can see that. In fact many of my students tell me the same thing.

My situation is different. I'm having tonnes if problems.

Hmmm. Maybe you do have problems but so are others. Anyway, tell me what kind of problems you are facing.

I cannot study. I feel I'm not interested in studying. I want to just go to college. Just become a chef.

You cannot just go to college aiyah. You need Spm for that. It's your ticket to college. Being a chef involves alot of work. There's papers to complete and skills to learn. Fruit carving is a unique part in studying to be a chef. Everything needs efforts.

I know that. I guess i need to focus. It's difficult. I keep thinking of my life. It has been difficult. You know my father died when i was 13? He had some complications. Health problems.

Yes i know.

Since then we have been homeless, penniless and life filled with sadness. My other relatives are helping us now. Otherwise it will be worse.

I understand. But it's not the end of the world. You see this little girl? She's six years old. Her father died early this year. She's here full time because her life changed 360 degrees after her dad passed away.

I was wondering why she's crying often.

She's insecure. She misses home. Once she's learned some basic learning habits and day to day discipline, she'd go back. Her mom comes too, for counseling. She learns how to manage the kids. Learning to balance the kids' time usefully and not just with TV and junk food.

Ohh!

You know Mithushan?

Yea that handsome smiling boy. He has a perfect life. I envy him.

Oh, he doesn't really. He's a refugee. He doesn't have many things. He's working hard because he knows education is the only ticket out of poverty. He lives a very simple life. He teaches little kids here for some pocket money.

I didn't know that. I feel so silly.

You see, although your life isn't normal compared to your other friends but remember it's better than some others.

Yes. I realize that. I'm going to focus and do my best. Thank you miss.

Pleasure is mine. Please remember you're always welcome to come here anytime.

Thanks again miss.




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