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CF, It's great to hear that you have started writing. Don't let the hang up's get to you, sometimes it might take a second to get back on track. As far as outlines, what can I say, I have a hard time using them and it's taken me a long time to finish more then three fics... So I'm with TJ on that, her stories are proof of her tips!
Saturn I can't believe that a teacher would even do something like that, just lets ya know that you are a much better writer then her.
CD, I'm sorry for the stupidity of those students... I'm with people on this board, I would love to read your AU.
Saturn, I also think that those pics are a remarkable thing to view!
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LB, the closest thing I got to a teacher wondering about my writing was in the 6th grade. We had to write a story about Halloween and mine had danger and a close child abduction. For some reason, the teacher never thought that I could come up with that type of story. Little did she know.
Mom was never that supportive of my writing, always telling me to find something more constructive to do.... now she wonders why I don't share my online world with her!
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Dear Condorfan
It is great to know that you are starting to write. We are all supporting you here and are looking forward to your story.
Dear Barrdwing
Thank you for your compliments.That's very kind of you.Sadly, I have to tell you that this kind of unscrupulous behavior is actually very common in my country. There were teachers who extorted money from the weak students in exchange of passing grades, some teachers purposely failed students whom they claimed were disrespectful to the teachers (translation: The students refused to give money or gifts to the teachers) and if we are talking about the higher-learning environment, there were lecturers who were actually writing theses on behalf of their own students (in exchange for money, of course) and lots of universities who are selling degrees here, basically you can do anything in my country, as long as you have money,
These problems in the education sector had definitely changed my perspective about teaching. I left my safe and secure job as an Administration Manager to dedicate myself to teaching. People around me said that I was crazy and was being too idealistic, but I really think that the tarnished image of a teacher/lecturer has to be corrected,because in reality, there are actually still lots of good, honest and dedicated teachers/lecturers in my country. We need to make sure that the parents and the students have faith again in our education system here.
I can see that there are some members here in this board who are actually working as teachers too, so thumbs up for you, because I can definitely relate to the long working hours, the heavy workload, the occasional stress and the average pay (well, it definitely applies to me, ) Yet, I am sure that we all agree that nothing beats the pride of looking at your students in their graduation day and the joy of receiving cards from them every year, thanking you for being a great teacher.
Dear Gatchgirl
Thank you for your kind words.
Regarding your mum, perhaps you could introduce your mum to the world of Gatchamania and let her meet all the nice people here, then perhaps later she will agree that there is nothing more constructive than sharing your works or writings with all of the great people here.
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Yikes, Saturn, I had no idea that there was that kind of corruption in the educational field there. That's very sad, because you're right, just a few bad teachers can spoil the reputation of all teachers. It makes it even harder for the good teachers to do their work, namely teach! For you to go into that field in an effort to be one of the good teachers and help balance out the bad is both brave and worthy of applause.
Money isn't a proper goal in and of itself; it's what you can do with the money that is important. But for some reason money is easily seen as the goal. Well, it's a sad and pale goal, and as the Beatles said, it can't buy love. So long as each of us is able to get by and live comfortably--paying the bills, being able to afford a few nice things--then that's a good thing. Who needs a yacht, for crying out loud? But if the money isn't earned honestly, then it's just ashes and salt on the soul.
I know, the money-grubbers would say that I'm naive. Don't care.
Saturn,
That was a horrible thing your teacher did to you. It's the same in this country--those with the money get the best of everything. Your experienced reminded me of when I was in middle school and wrote a report about horses. Now, I have never owned a horse but I loved them when I was young and would read everything and anything I could about them. When I turned in my report, the teacher, another teacher and even the principal didn't believe I wrote it on my own. I said I had and they gave me a B. I've even had teachers who had some grudge against me and no matter how good my work was would only give me average grades. Politics invade every part of our lives it seems.
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Thanks Saturn, I may just have to do that.
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WHOA! That's very nice! I know I'm feeling cheerful after looking at it!
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I'm glad your ISP problems are solved, Saturn. Your brother does great work!
Oh my.... I'm going to write a thank you letter to your ISP! That's fantastic, Saturn! Your brother is very talented!
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wow, Saturn, that is a great pic.
Thank you for sharing!
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You're very welcome here, Saturn.
And the picture your brother drew is very nice! Thank you for posting that!
WOW Saturn! What a beautiful picture! Gets my heart racing again about the Condor. Thank you so very very much for placing that picture up and thank your brother for me for the art. I wish I was as talented as you and your family are!
Thanks for your best wishes about the surgery. I'm a bit apprehensive but I'm glad you're pulling for me. It's very sweet and kind of you. I'd also like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts--it's really good to know that people are rooting for you. Though I'm going to miss not being able to go on Gatchamania for awhile!
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Condorfan, hope it goes well!
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Condorfan, All the best when it comes time for surgery... we will be waiting to hear from you.
Saturn, your brother does excellent drawings of the Condor.... thanks for showing it! Glad your ISP is up and running.
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Dear Springie,LB,TJ,CD,Barrdwing,GG
Thank you so much for all the compliments and glad that you all like the picture.My brother was quite surprised when I told him about all the praises on his work, he couldn't believe that I would put his work on this board, but then again, what to do with such beautiful picture rather than sharing it with all great people here?
Since you all like his drawing on Joe, why don't I share with you now his drawing on Ken & Jun, , hope that you will like this too.
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