Posts Tagged ‘mariam fatima masood’
Things to Remember… Early Morning
Posted on: August 7, 2008
Ø Stretch your arms and your legs – you will feel the tiredness vanish from your body.
Ø Look out of the window and enjoy the sight of a fresh day – add some accessories to your outfit that suit the weather; hat, sun glasses or an umbrella.
Ø Look in the mirror and smile at yourself.
Ø Brush your teeth and use a mouthwash.
Ø Make your bed; at least put the pillow in its correct place.
Ø Spare a glance at your room. If you feel that the things on your side table need to be adjusted, please spend a couple of minutes doing so.
Ø Greet your parents with your best smile.
Ø Have your breakfast without making a fuss.
Ø Read the headlines in the newspaper, they make interesting discussion topics during the break-time.
Ø Leave for school with a sweet note – wish your parents a good day and tell them that you really love them.
The Friday Class article is published in Young Times.
ü Avoid thinking reasons that might have caused the delay – they tend to upset you.
ü Spend some time with your mobile; change display settings, update your to-do list or scroll through the image gallery.
ü Set reminders for unfinished tasks and upcoming events.
ü Hum a song or look around for something to read – magazines, newspapers, notice boards, road signs or emergency instructions.
ü Stop yourself from making endless calls to the person whom you are waiting for.
ü Appreciate beautiful things that are in your surroundings.
ü Plan activities for the rest of the day – organize your plan of action.
ü If the person is a usual latecomer, avoid thinking about previous instances when you had to wait for him/her – this will spoil your mood and upset you.
ü Make calls to friends or relatives whom you always wanted to talk to but did not find time to do so – this will help you to stay in touch with old friends.
ü Think of pleasant and innovative ways to greet the person.
ü Sit at a good distance from the television.
ü Keep the volume audible – neither too high nor too low.
ü Choose to watch appropriate programs; make use of the remote control intelligently!
ü Time yourself! TV time should not exceed one and a half hours.
ü Make yourself comfortable – fetch some cushions or a blanket to feel cozy.
ü It’s always fun to much as you watch TV. So get yourself some healthy snacks like popcorn, dry cornflakes, cracker sandwiches, salads or dried fruits.
ü Change your sitting position after 10-15 minutes. This won’t stress your muscles.
ü Your reaction to what you watch on TV reveals a part of your personality – your thoughts and ideas and your likes and dislikes. Therefore, be cautious of this when in a big group of people.
ü If you are watching TV with other people, make sure that you offer them to take charge of the remote control for some time.
ü If you find something on TV that interests someone you know, then give them a call to let them know about it.
Things to Remember… On a Rainy Day
Posted on: August 3, 2008
ü Listen to the pattering raindrops at the window.
ü Splash into a puddle.
ü Treat yourself with a cold drink or an ice-cream.
ü Ride down a hill on your bike.
ü Feel the raindrops on your face.
ü Recall good moments of your life.
ü Enjoy watching the lush green grass.
ü Listen to your favorite music.
ü Sail paper boats in puddles.
ü Collect rain water in an umbrella.
The Friday Class article is published in Young Times.
Things to Remember… After Dinner
Posted on: August 3, 2008
v Push your chair.
v Put your dishes in the kitchen sink.
v Offer help for cleaning.
v Compliment the person who cooked the food if you liked a dish.
v Wash your hands
v Burp softly without making noise.
v Relax for some time on the couch.
v Initiate a pleasant discussion.
v Thank God for the meal.
v Gear up for the evening.
Ø Look at the mirror and fix your hair.
Ø Leave things as you found them – in their correct places.
Ø Wipe away any water that you spilt on the floor – of course by mistake.
Ø Draw the shower curtain before taking a shower – it will help you avoid wiping the floor later.
Ø Put the soap back on the holder – especially if it drops in corners difficult to reach.
Ø Pick your clothes from hook or from the floor, incase you have dropped them!
Ø Replace and screw the lid of the toothpaste.
Ø Write a message for the next person or yourself on the misty mirror.
Ø Clear the laundry basket and put the clothes for washing.
Ø Look around the bathroom to ensure that you have done your best to leave it neat and clean.
The Friday Class article is published in Young Times.
Introduction
Posted on: August 3, 2008
The Friday Class was a result of many isolated moments we spent as teachers… in school, at home, in malls, parks, waiting lobbies and at the Dubai Creek.
As teachers we always feel there is very less time, in class, to tell the children about the many little things they need to remember in order to enjoy life. Since the classes are curriculum driven it becomes difficult to address the day to day challenges, problems and tasks children come across. Not only as teachers, even at home, with our nephews and niece, we realize there are so many things that need adult attention and address.
In order to kill the guilt we thought of the concept of a Friday Class which would have all the little but important things we want to tell children aged 7 onwards.
It is important to say that Fridays and Saturdays are weekly holidays here in Dubai, no school. That’s why the article was named The Friday Class. At home, when children are missing their teachers, they get an opportunity of absorbing some more knowledge of the world… a short message from very concerned caring teachers…
(More than a hundred cards saying ‘best teacher of the world’ verify this statement! – goes right for both, Mariam and Fatima)
So, for young girls and boys here are some nice things to read and follow in life. Of course also for older people who missed on good teachers and teachings in life! Minutes invested in goodness help a lifetime.
The Friday Class 
Things to Remember… When Cracking a Joke
Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 7, 2008
§ What you choose to tell as a joke and how you tell it, reflects your personality.
§ Remember that jokes are told to laugh with people, not to laugh at them.
§ Avoid relating incidents that might embarrass the people around you.
§ The comments you make should not offend any culture or religion.
§ Do not use your imagination to exaggerate the incident – relate it as it happened because it entails spontaneity.
§ Be sincere, honest and sensitive.
§ Losing decency to win people’s smiles is often proves to be unworthy.
§ Mimicry of people does offer temporary audience but it leaves you unaccompanied in the long run.
§ Avoid giving too many details – it tends to spread boredom amongst the listeners.
§ Quick and witty humor is more enjoyable than practical jokes. It helps you find like-minded people and prevents you from facing hard consequences.