Gosh I feel like an adult!

For the first time ever, I was on the wrong side of the table. Today marked my first official Parent-Tutor Meeting. I was making my debut appearance as the Tutor and it was odd to say the least. Seriously la, you won’t be able to appreciate the efforts of our teachers until you go through it yourself. Even then, this experience pales in comparison because I was only handling a class of 8 students. Manakala, this was at least a stepping stone.

It was an entirely a different ball game (not that there was a ball in the first place) being on the other side. I had the occasional butterflies in my stomach but I guess that was expected. Still, I would rather do this a million times than having a similar experience with my future-in-laws. But then again, the damned name of this blog suggests that I should not worry about that anytime soon. Sial la kau TOWNS.

I relatively managed to calm my nerves though and waited with bated breath for the arrival of the first parent. A whole array of question were bombarded in my direction but I actually surprised myself with the ease and nature of my replies. I did a Suff a few times when I berbual dengan penuh semangat, putar-belit here and there and then forgot what the actual question was. Tapi yang penting, muka kena confident at all times. Baik ah Suff kau. That’s about the only valuable thing you taught me.

What struck me the most was the realization of the responsibilities that has been entrusted in me from the parents. It was a timely reminder that I should continue to perform my job with utmost integrity simply because of the position that I’m in. Nazir surprisingly knows the word for this. It’s called Amanah. And that’s not a girl’s name. So Nas, don’t ask me whether she’s hello or not.

At the end of the session, I actually felt genuinely old and probably, for the first time. Turning 21 does not translate to adulthood. This does.