Pearl Earrings are Better!!!

Says this article.  :)

http://wwwemitations.blogspot.com/2011/04/pearl-earrings-better-option-than-gold.html

Kids Speak: Michael Jackson

Yesterday was Celebrity day where the students were supposed to dress up as a celebrity. A student comes in the class that morning and here is the conversation:

Student: Ms. Mok, I need a plastic bag.

Me: Why do you need a plastic bag?

Student: I want to be Michael Jackson.

Me: What does Michael Jackson have to do with a plastic bag?

Student: Because Michael Jackson had plastic surgery.

I'm in a Treasury!!!!

See this Treasury where my most popular bracelet so far is featured. The treasury was made by fellow Toronto Team member Sahetah.

My Jewellery Making "Studio"

I think I'm the only person that doesn't have an actual "studio" to make my jewellery.  When I was younger, I never liked using my desk for homework.  I always ended up sitting on my bed or on a couch with my books all laid out in front of my.  It was so much more comfortable than a hard chair and desk.

I actually make my jewellery wherever I feel comfortable.  Whether that may be on my floor or more often than not, in front of the TV. So here are a few pictures of me making a bracelet for a customer. My fiance took these pics one day with the camera he got me.  :)


Making a 3 strand Swarovski Pearl Bracelet on my lap while watching a basketball game.



Necklace Lengths

A great site to figure out what length you want your necklace or bracelet is here. You can also find ideal lengths for men's necklaces.

 http://cestchloe.com/store/conditions.php

To my wonderful Grade 1s and 2s

Ever since I started school in September, I haven't had much time to do wedding planning or make new jewellery.  I started off with half time at the school and by God's grace, a few weeks in, I got to be the Grade 1/2 full time teacher.  It was exactly what I prayed for but little did I know how much work it involved.  After doing so many LTOs I should be used to jumping in, in the middle of the year (well, this time it was 3 weeks in). Even with all the work, this past few months has been the most enjoyable, fullfilling, rewarding time I've ever had. 

I have such a good class.  I mean, they can be chatty and exactly like kids but they are good kids and will settle down with the LOOK!.  hahah!  There are no behaviour problems and not many low level students. It's almost the perfect class but now I have to leave again to find a new job since the teacher I'm replacing is returning.  I'm gonna miss these kids.....

Especially one student who can't read very well but still has the motivation to keep trying and isn't afraid to ask for help.  I've been making progress with this student and I wish I could see what happens to him.  Well, all the best class and hopefully your new teacher can give you what you need.  Bye!

UPDATE: The week after this contracted ended, I ended up doing another LTO at the same school and the same grade but a different class.  God is good!

Kids Speak: Why they like you...

Student: I like you soooo much Ms. Mok! Because you brought in a caterpillar.
Me: So you wouldn't like me as much if I didn't bring in a caterpillar?
Student: No, I won't like you as much.

Another school year, another set of kids who make me laugh.

oh oh oh.. and a new set of earrings :)

 

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