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My doggy girl

      For me, my dog is not just a pet, but a valued member of my family. Our bond is strong, and we've been through a lot together. My dog's name is Lily, and she's a Labrador. From the moment we brought her home as a puppy, I knew that she was going to be an important part of our lives. She was energetic, curious, and full of personality. As she grew, our bond grew stronger, and she became more than just a pet - she was my companion and my best friend.       Lily has been there for me through the ups and downs of life. She's been a source of comfort and joy during times of stress or sadness. Her wagging tail and cheerful bark always lift my spirits, and her unwavering loyalty and affection make me feel loved and appreciated. One of the things I love most about Lily is her playful nature.Watching her run and play is a reminder to let go of my worries and enjoy the present moment. Her energy is contagious, and she never fails to make me smile .   ...

The most precious love I have ever received

       The greatest love I see in my life is with my Jesus. Whenever I fall, I have my jesus by my side. I love him so much. My Jesus gives me strength when I make decisions in my life. Jesus treats everyone the same and loves everyone. He feels for everyone. I also want to develop good qualities like that. Jesus is always with me in places where I have fallen and I can feel it. “ This is how the love of God is revealed to us: God has sent his only Son into the world so that we can live through him. This is love: it is not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son as the sacrifice that deals with our sins." This is how God's love is described in the Bible.     God loves us enough to send His only precious Son to pay for our sins. Therefore, we should love God that much. I don't get that much love from anyone else. Therefore, as God said, we should love each other as He loves us sinners. One should live with humility and respect others. 

Baking a cake for the first time

         Baking a cake for the first time can be an exciting but daunting experience. I remember the first time I attempted to bake a cake, and it was a memorable experience that taught me a lot about baking and patience.         I decided to bake a vanilla sponge cake, as it was a simple recipe and did not require a lot of ingredients. I carefully followed the recipe, measuring out each ingredient and mixing them together in a bowl. I was careful not to overmix the batter, as I had read that this could lead to a dense and heavy cake. Once the batter was ready, I poured it into a greased cake tin and placed it in the oven. As I waited for the cake to bake, I was filled with anticipation and excitement. However, after 20 minutes, I noticed that the cake had not risen as much as I had expected.       I decided to leave the cake in the oven for a few more minutes, hoping that it would rise. However, after 30 minutes, the cake was ...

My biggest fear and how I overcome it

  Swimming is a popular activity, but for some, it can be a source of anxiety and fear. For as long as I can remember, I have been afraid of swimming in deep water. To overcome this fear, I have started taking swimming lessons and have found that having a professional instructor has been a huge help in building my confidence. I have also been practicing swimming in shallow water, which has helped me get used to the sensation of being in the water and work on my technique without feeling overwhelmed. I have been gradually working my way into deeper water, taking small steps and always pushing myself a little bit further.             Another thing that has helped me overcome my fear of swimming is setting small goals for myself. For example, I might start by swimming to the end of the pool and back, and then gradually increase the distance as I become more confident. This has helped me build my endurance and has given me a sense of accompli...

A trip to Nuwara Eliya

     Nuwara Eliya is a beautiful city located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. It is often referred to as the 'Little England' of Sri Lanka due to its cool climate and colonial architecture. we all went on a trip to Nuwara Eliya in the end of last year.We went therre with two other families.It took us about 2 and a half hours to reach to Nuwara Eliya.The first things I noticed about Nuwara Eliya was the cool climate.The temperature was around 15-20 degrees Celsius we were there during the day and it dropped even lower at night.        First we went to the hotel that we are going to stay for two days and we got changed into new clothes there and went back to see the Gregory park. It was around 4 pm when we went there and it was so cold. we spend sometime there taking photos and also we took our tea there. and then again we came back to our hotel.That night we had a nice bbq and also we had a couple of drinks and we sang all the night and we danced...

Hike to Hanthana

                  One day, some of my friends and I decided to climb Mount Hantana. We all came to Kandy early that morning and left by a bus to Hantana .We also brought food and drinks. After getting off, we went to the place where we were going to climb the mountain. That side is very beautiful. There were tea plantations everywhere. We were going through the middle of them. About fifteen of us friends went on this trip.      Since we went early in the morning, the weather was not too bad. We started climbing the hill. As we were going uphill, we started to feel tired. We stopped and took photos. We went up the mountain one by one, eating and drinking the food that was brought. Although the road is a bit difficult, we felt that the fatigue will disappear automatically when we see the beauty of the environment while going up. We slowly climbed to the top of the mountain.         When you go up, you can see ...

My school life

         I went to three schools during my school years. When my mother came to transfer, I also had to change my schools. My favorite period of my school days starts after I passed the scholarship and came to Kandy. From the schools I went to since childhood, my favorite school is Good Shepherd Convent Kandy. It is the school that gave me many experiences in my life. I went to this school from grade 6 to 13   At first I had to stay in the hostel because my parents were far away. Even though I stayed in the hostel for a while, I was happy that time. At first I cried a lot, I was a little kid in grade 6 at that time. Although being alone was a big challenge for me, I got used to it later. I made friends at the new school. I studied well. After a while, my parents came to Kandy, so I left the hostel and came to school from home.During this time, I got involved in extracurricular activities at school. I was in the music group, choir and eastern band at school....

My biggest strength

          I see my parents as my biggest strength in my life. They are the two most important people in my world and the ones who are there for me in everything I need and the ones who love me the most They have worked hard to raise me since I was young. They have suffered a lot because of me. My mom and dad take everything for me till today. When I make a mistake, I know they scold me because it is for my own good. They love me very much.         My parents help me when I have problems in life that I cannot bear. They guide me to do the right thing.My mom always ask me to pray to god when the life gives difficult times. And I know that she's always praying for me, asking god to guide me and protect me.       Nothing they say is wrong to me till today. If they say no to something, that means it's not good for me. And they work hard for my education. My parents always dreamed of me studying in a government university and do...

My favorite instrument

           My favorite instrument is the flute. When I first started playing the flute, I was 13 years old. I had seen and heard the flute being played. I liked it because the sound coming from it was very beautiful.That's why I loved playing it. I also took a flute and tried to play it first. I had a book on how to play the flute. I watched it and tried to play it. It was very difficult for me to play at first. But I tried to continue playing without breaking up. Little by little I was able to release the sound. I first tried to play my favorite songs on the flute. Practiced it little by little. Meanwhile, I joined the school band where I learned to play the flute a little more. Later I chose the flute as my main instrument because I believed I could play it.     Later, while doing music in a/l, I chose the flute as my practical subject and practiced it further. Meanwhile, I went to a teacher to learn it professionally. There I learned it right f...

My mains

          I have two best friends.Their names are Dilrangi and Deepashika. Both of them are taller than me.They both are very beautiful and kind hearted. The three of us have been best friends since grade 6 in school. We have a wonderful bond between us. In school, the three of us were not in the same class. But we met in the music room. All three of us made music. That's where our friendship started. We went to competitions together. We played band together. and also three of us were leaders of our school eastern band .Like that, the three of us were always together at school because of the extra work we did. Although the three were in different classes, we often met together. We sometimes come to the music room to eat together. And we met in classes outside the school. We went to classes like maths, sinhala, commerce together.      After o/l, two of us chose the arts stream. One for the a/l that has entered the commerce stream. However, we often...

How I spend my leisure time

       When I watch a TV series, I keep watching it. I can't wait to see what happens next, so I want to finish it quickly. For some time, I watched TV series continuously from morning till night. But now I don't have time to look at it that way because I have a lot of work to do at the university. I don't even start watching at this time because I know when I start watching I have no control.   The last Korean TV series I watched was Legend of the Blue Sea. I had watched it once before but I wanted to watch it again so I watched it. The actor who acted this TV series is one of my favorite Korean actors. His name is Lee Min-ho. And the name of the actress who acted in it is Jun Ji-huyn.This drama portrays the love story of a conman and a mermaid who sails across the ocean to find him. It is based on a traditional Joseon legend from Korea's earliest collection of unofficial historical tales about a fisherman who captures and releases a mermaid.  so this ...

Christmas at Glenfall

            Last year, on December 5th, we did the Christmas celebration of the preschool. All the teachers worked very hard for that. We planned it well and did it beautifully. We organized it at Mahaweli Reach Hotel. We also received a lot of support from the hotel. We could decorate our Christmas wonderland beautifully form a party planner.             Before the children came, we went there and arranged all their gifts beautifully. The children came directly to the hotel that day with their parents. The parents handed over the child to us. We warmly welcomed the children to the Christmas wonderland. On that day, the children were dressed in very fancy clothes.After all the children arr ived, we started the event. First we played various games with the children. Then came the moment everyone was waiting for. It's time for Santa to come.When Santa came, the children all screamed with joy. Children ran to Santa and circled ar...

Reasons why I love to be a teacher

            My first experience as a teacher was through an internship. Although I love the teaching field, it was when I started working at Glenfall Preschool that I realized why I love it so much. Babies are so cute and cuddly. I always loved spending time with such people. So, in the first days when I started working, although I was not used to dealing with small children, I gradually started to become close with them. Read story books to them. Sang songs with them. Called them dear, I petted them. I started thinking on their level and tried to understand them a lot.                         Dealing with them was not easy. You need a lot of patience to do that. Sometimes I even got angry. But I was very patient and spent time with the children. Little by little the children started loving me a lot. Every morning when I come, the children run and hug me and bring me flowers. some children are writ...

The people I met when I did my first job

              My first job was an intern at an international preschool in my hometown Kandy. There I met a lot of kind hearted people to work with. But there was a one lady who supported me through everything and was so kind to me. She was my boss. The principal of the preschool. Her name is Bimpe Adejimi Modder. She was a Nigerian lady and currently resides in Sri Lanka.She interviewed me and hired me to work. I had no experience as a teacher before, but she helped me with everything and she taught me how to manage the classroom and how to deal with the children. She was so kind to children and she enjoyed the time that she spend in the school. The way she talks with the kids and the way she teaches the kind inspired me to become a good teacher just as her. Also she was a well educated lady. Every time when she talks I have something to grab from her talk. All the things that she speaks is very valuable and have something new to learn from that. Also ...

How I started working hard for my dream and passion

                     After A/L' s , I thought a lot about who I really want to be, what I like to do and what suits me the best. Then it came to my mind that I would love to teach someone else what I know and I got a lot of satisfaction out of it. so I decided that teaching is the only thing that suits me and I can dedicate myself to it. Even in teaching I loved to teach preschool and primary kids the most. After all, they are a very cute and loving group of children.                So I decided to start doing an early childhood education degree because I wanted to be an early childhood educator. I started doing it in American college of higher education and it was a degree from Lincoln university college Malaysia. when I started doing it, I was a little nervous because I had no teaching experience before. Many of the other students there had some kind of a teaching experience and many of them...