Queen Latifah once said, "I made decisions that I regret, and I took them as learning experiences... I'm human, not perfect, like everybody else." I admire her words, especially the last part because she is absolutely right, we are all human. But I'm starting to learn that everybody else expects perfection. I see this all the time. For instance, maybe a superior figure expects a flawless proposal by eight am the next morning, but they could not finish grading abstracts the night before. It is the complete definition of irony: expecting more from others but being unable to do what was expected of you.
There is this horrible, taunting thing that we call deadlines. Some people thrive because of them, but not me. I understand that deadlines are necessary, but so is peace of mind. As humans, and I know I am not just speaking for myself, we get wrapped up in the mess of all things life. It is difficult to try and navigate a life that is full of dealings because they never go away!
Lately, I have found that I am trying to juggle two main things: work and sleep. Each night, one of them has to be sacrificed and I found that I sacrifice sleep often. Why? Deadlines. I have started to imagine a life without them, and it is not so bad. Sure, there is a bit of confusion, a lack of motivation, and a tendency to get off track, but is that such a bad thing? Imagine if this world did not work on deadlines. Just try it. Not so bad, right? Maybe that life has more sleep, less stress, and more smiles!
I made a decision that now, as I am writing this, cannot figure out whether or not is a bad one. I turned in an assignment late at the mercy of other deadlines I had to meet. Maybe it was not such a bad idea because that night I met all the other deadlines, but not this one. I felt worried for the consequences and a bit panicked. However, as much as life is about decisions and deadlines, it is also about the decisions you make to reach a deadline.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
Cut-throat Prestigious Preschools In London
We all understand the importance of early childhood education. It is the root to profound intelligence. The application of early childhood education discerns from a general student to an advanced student. It is the prerequisite that no one mentions, but everyone knows is key. However, today, affluent parents take this to a whole other level.
Among other things, London is know for its world renown preschools. Excuse me, nursery schools. In London's education system, there are two types of schools. There are state schools, which we know as public schools, and there are independent schools, which we call private schools. Wealthy parents from around the world settle in London for a shot at entering one of the independent schools. Oh, you are not yet convinced that these nursery schools are highly vicious and competitive?
Parents in London wanting to register their children in independent nursery schools are urged to turn in the application as soon as the child is born. In other words, these parents apply for a slot at least three years ahead of time. In all rationality, as the parents register for their child's birth, they should also drop off an application on their way from the hospital. Procrastinating parents who wait until their child is two years old are immediately rejected as they are told it is too late.
The most interesting thing about the London nursery school application is that there is no application!
When your child is born, you call multiple nursery schools and plead for a slot in the far future. The slots are not cheap either, often rounding off at $23,000 a year! So why do wealthy parents pay so much for nursery school? These prestigious schools are feeder schools. If the child goes to an affluent nursery school, they will move on to distinguished primary and secondary schools and then maybe, just maybe, Oxford.
Among other things, London is know for its world renown preschools. Excuse me, nursery schools. In London's education system, there are two types of schools. There are state schools, which we know as public schools, and there are independent schools, which we call private schools. Wealthy parents from around the world settle in London for a shot at entering one of the independent schools. Oh, you are not yet convinced that these nursery schools are highly vicious and competitive?
Parents in London wanting to register their children in independent nursery schools are urged to turn in the application as soon as the child is born. In other words, these parents apply for a slot at least three years ahead of time. In all rationality, as the parents register for their child's birth, they should also drop off an application on their way from the hospital. Procrastinating parents who wait until their child is two years old are immediately rejected as they are told it is too late.
The most interesting thing about the London nursery school application is that there is no application!
When your child is born, you call multiple nursery schools and plead for a slot in the far future. The slots are not cheap either, often rounding off at $23,000 a year! So why do wealthy parents pay so much for nursery school? These prestigious schools are feeder schools. If the child goes to an affluent nursery school, they will move on to distinguished primary and secondary schools and then maybe, just maybe, Oxford.
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