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The current ahead eternally brings changes---the glass is half full. I am prepared and adaptive for the flow of change. Ni seems to be getting better with self-control of emotions and other pregnant symptoms. Yes, I understand certain things are natural for females, but there is a need for some discipline when health is at stake. Her temper can tend to get the better part of her and I need to do my best not to provoke her, while she has the responsibility to reason, and most importantly breath properly in stressful situations.
These past few weeks have been busy with all of my income-bearing responsibilities. Primarily, the standard journalism work for Nation Junior Magazine is still holding through consistently and has acted as an establishment for a semi-routine and stability. In Thailand , the half-point semester break (equivalent to winter break in the states) falls on October. Therefore, my Saturday kindergarten teaching has ceased for the month, which commences on October's winding into November. The starting of this second semester will mark one year working for the international school/company ( KAS education center/weekend school ) Expecting a month without that additional auxiliary income, I received a call from an old boss last week. In the months preceding the devastating Andaman disaster, I freelanced and substituted for English Business classes under EL Sukhumwit, a business class language institution/agency. That was my first experience teaching business men/women. The idea that my students were/are all younger than me with bachelors and masters degrees was initially intimidating. I guess my teaching experience, reliability, and availability have outweighed the fact that I am not equipped with the formal credentials that usually permit someone to the prestige of business English courses. Anyhow, Nitaya initially asked me to substitute for the first class of a Beginners One, Module Two 30 hour course. After substituting, she called me the next day asking if I were able to do the entire course. I agreed as they're only two hour evening classes on Monday and Wednesday for 30 hours (aprox. 7 weeks). When these are completed, my Saturday gig will have resumed in full to continue the stable aux. income. So in between all of my responsibilities, I haven't left out other personal habits, passions, and interests---of some which will definitely have to be reassessed/moderated when my offspring's time calls. Still pick up the guitar, ukulele, and hand drum---as to maintain what novice technique I have in playing as well as singing. Nothing new as far as compositions, but definitely on the long future project list when time calls. For one of the latest projects/ambitions/interests is I have revived a freshmen-year-in-highschool-days passion in electronics. My goal is to one day build/design practical electric designs for not only my future, but that of the world.Don't forget that experts give fossil fuel supplies less than 30 years. I had a bigger initial plan of converting a river boat electric, but that will have to wait for now. In the mean time, I am strongly considering and studying to convert my bicycle by adding a 24 volt 250 (or 350 watt) DC motor. The main obstacles of this project lie within the control circuit device that is combatable for the motor/motor drive and power supply systems. On top of learning the basics of circuitry (resistors, capacitors, transistors, diodes, etc.), I must also consider the power input/output, torque, and voltage-current-resistance (ohm's law) consumption/charge: there is a lot of fundamental math applied, and so I get to keep these rudimentary tools polished as well. Mathew Mulloy, if your travel plans follow through, I will always be delighted to receive you as an honorary guest in wherever my residence may be---as it is / has been like wise. Same goes for you, Mike Dernar---if you ever develop the confidence and ability to embark beyond those Pacific waters. Both you and your families have been there for me when I was in need.and I will always be grateful and indebted to your friendship, hospitality, and assistance. END OF LOG |
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