Halfway through

It's now Wednesday.

At work, it seems like attendance is still dropping. I was in a class this morning and more than half didn't turn up. I had to scramble to think of something for them to do because I didn't see the point in continuing my lesson when there are so many absentees.

It was amazing what the small amount of Ss could do. I found my reputedly worst class was so attentive and responsive. I didn't have to shout or censure any of them. I think it was actually premium teaching time. If the rate is still down on Saturday when I next see them, I will continue teaching according to the plan.

The workplace has been pretty quiet. Not as many hoo-haa ing around and the Ss seem more subdued.

I had spent the last two days explaining to the Ss the facts about H1N1 using information from the Health Departments around the world. I regularly log on to the WHO website where they have updates about all the countries and what was happening.

I also visit the local MOH websites as well as Singapore MOH's website. There is so much information about the virus and what the MOH is advising the public to do.

Well... last night I slept really early, about 9pm. And I only woke up at 6am so I totally missed MJ's memorial. I do hope that there will be a full repeat on one of the channels or I may have to resort to piracy! I am sure my trusty shop will be stocking copies of the memorial service soon. I have to admit, when I watched what his daughter said at the end, tears started leaking out from my eyes. (How can I miss it with multiple repeats on CNN!) It was simple, yet so moving!

So now we move on from MJ's death and we should try to remember that he brought music into our lives and honestly, we all wonder about all the rumours when he was alive. I hope now, we can remember his legacy to us, his wonderful, memorable songs. "I WANT YOU BACK" ~ I love the Jackson 5 as well!