Good afternoon. My name is Suwannee.
The topic I'm going to speak to you today is about HAPPINESS.
I have called this presentation : “My Ecstatic Moments”
My topic, HAPPINESS , is important for the three happiest moments in my life : getting in the University, becoming a warm family and having a wonderful time of teaching students.
The first one is in the moment of seeing the exam result whether I could get into the university or not. I still remembered that exciting night, a crowd of about 5,000 students gathered together on a big football field of the university and held candles or torches in their hands. Trying to shine the light over hundreds of papers that were fixed on the boards, I moved my finger to the list of countless students’ names and searched for my name S..U..W..A...N...N..E...E... "SUWANNEE." Finally, I saw it …I almost forgot to breathe and that was the happiest time in my life. I did it. I could pass the important exam through my hard working for over two years. I called my parents for telling them about the good news; however, I was so excited that I couldn’t speak out. I felt like something stuck in my throat and a few drops of tears flowed from my eyes.
The second happiest moment is when my 17-year-old son went into the monkhood and became a novice. ( A novice is a monk who is under 20 years old) This happened when my son was in his early teenager…that time he was around 12-13 years old, something like that...I felt that his behavior changed a lot. The way of his speaking changed from ordinary to bold style… sometimes was aggressive. He liked to talk to his girlfriend rather than talking with his parents. An obedient boy became a stubborn one. Moreover, our house that was filled with love and much laughing changed to the house that was filled with anger and fighting between son and mom every day. Unbelievable, after he had to stay in a countryside temple for studying Buddha’s teachings for one month , he changed again in a very very good way. He was calm down, , more obedient, more rational and more patient. And this was another happiest moment in my life that brought me warm, peaceful and happy family again.
The third one is in the moment of being a math teacher. After I graduated in Pharmaceutical science from the University of Thailand, I started my career as a sales-representative. I didn’t earn much money, so I wasn’t happy. I thought perhaps the more money I got, the more happiness I would find. A few years later, I was promoted to a higher position, and the payment was liberal. However, I was still unhappy and I didn’t enjoy doing my job. I didn’t know the reason until I had a chance to run my own business that was similar to a math center. I was the manager, accountant and teacher in my own school. Although it was a tough job, and I earned less money than my previous job, I was delighted while I was running the school. Especially, my most enjoyable time was teaching students. I learn many experiences from students, I realize that the best job is not always high income but it should be beneficial to other people and I have a good chance to find out who I am and what I really want.
In conclusion, the moment of fulfilling my ambition, returning to an untroubled family and having a good experience to be a teacher are the happiest moments in my life. When I think about these ecstatic moments, I always beam with delight. And I am still looking forward to having another happiest moments for the rest of my life.
Thank you for your attention !!!!
ก้อคิดนะ วันนี้ที่แวนคูเวอร์ ยุ่นก้อโชคดีนะได้เรียนรู้ภาษาอังกฤษ กับเจ้าของภาษา ได้เรียนแบบลึกซึ้งและถูกมากเลย...หากวันนึงในอนาคต มีโอกาสได้กลับไปไทย ก้อยังคิดนะว่าจะนำสิ่งดีๆเหล่านี้ ไปประยุกต์ใช้กับเด็กไทยให้ได้...และนี่ก้อเป็นอีก...ฝันหนึ่งที่น่าจะทำให้ยุ่นมีความสุขมากๆอีกฝันหนึ่ง...
Maybe this will be another happiest moment in my life !!!!
เก๋ก็ให้พี่ยุ่นเต็ม 5 นะ :)
ReplyDeleteพี่ยุ่นเขียนดีมาก ๆ เลย ตอนสมัยนิจไปเรียนโทที่อังกฤษก็ต้องเขียนเยอะเลย ทั้งการบ้านและข้อสอบต้องเขียน ๆๆ ตลอด ความรู้ไม่ค่อยได้ แต่ได้ทักษะการเขียนมาเต็ม ๆ เลย
ReplyDelete-- นิจวรรณ (น้องคนข้างบนค่ะ แอบอ่านมานานแล้ว เพิ่งจะมาคอมเมนต์วันนี้ เพราะชื่นชมการเขียนค่ะ)
น้องยุ่น คะ อ่าน แล้ว รู้สึกซาบซึ้งใจ ใน 3 moments อย่างยิ่งค่ะ หวัง ว่า ต่อ ๆ ไป คงได้อ่าน 4-5... moments อีกนะคะ
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ขอบคุณค่ะ.... ^_^
ReplyDeleteHi Yun,
ReplyDeleteI have followed your posting for some time and I found your story somehow inspiring. It is very brave of you to leave everything behind and do everything for your family. At the end, money doesn't seem to mean much. I often wonder how some people could stay in one place and do the same thing days after days. Although you have had many good experiences there, I hope one day you guys will be back. I have just come back from the US a week ago. When I was there, I realized there is no place like home. No matter how good it is, one time or another you'll feel like a second-class citizen.
Keep posting and stay happy,
Oui
Hi Oui,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. I really agree with you that no place like home. After I finish my duty as a good mom...I suppose..., I will go back to our country...in which I feel happy all the times..and do whatever I want. Anyway, in Vancouver...it's a good experince...once in my life!!
Thank you for ur comment and following my post,
Yun