Hazels secret blog

Since graduating from university, I have worked with teenagers as my target service group. My older colleagues on the previous team often advised me to project a more mature image in front of the teens. They emphasized that I should avoid showing any indication of liking toys, children's stories, or other items typically associated with youth. Honestly, I find it exhausting to pretend I don't enjoy those types of things that many adults still appreciate. It has led me to ponder why certain simple pleasures become linked with being immature as one ages. Yesterday, I visited a bookshop and grabbed a few Little Miss books. I'm at a loss for words to describe the sheer joy I experienced while reading those children's books. The stories may be simple, but they overflow with imagination and entertainment. How can anyone not appreciate these books? We all crave inspiration that pushes us to think outside the box, don't we? Moreover, the characters are exceptionally well-cr...

Today, I discovered the presence of a third couple in class 2B. At first, I was surprised, but I regained my composure swiftly. As a mentor working at the school, I am often mistaken for a teacher, which sometimes makes me feel responsible for educating students about love and the dynamics of romantic relationships. However, it prompts me to ponder: What is love? If you ask this question to 100 people, you will receive 100 different answers. There's no standard answer to the question what is love.  Perhaps love is like the ocean; full of mysteries that make people curious. It isn't surprising to see two kindergarten children holding hands and referring them as boyfriend and girlfriend; we all have desires for romantic relationships, don't we? We humans are born to bond with others and form relationships.  Perhaps love is like a box of chocolate; full of surprises that make people ask for more. You will discover another side of you that makes you realize maybe you know nothi...

My students, who are teenagers, obese with Korean idols. I have never understood how having a crush on a celebrity feels like because I have never had any celebrity crush. When I was their age, my classmates also did 'star chasing'. At that time, I didn't hesitate to tell them that I didn't appreciate their 'star-chasing' behaviors. I think you can imagine how many friends I had at school at that time. Ha ha.  I have no clue why people like worshipping celebrities; yet, throughout my life, I have admired a few celebrities. When I was 11 years old, I developed my first admiration for a celebrity. My first favorite TV show is a Japanese series - Hana Kimi. The story is about a girl studying in a boys' school, aiming to encourage an athlete who got injured while saving her not to give up on sport. I loved that show a lot, and I read several articles about the lead actress. After reading those articles, I began to believe that the actress put a tremendous amount...

At the board presentation, I mentioned that I feel a sense of happiness working at CSJ. It may sound a bit exaggerated, yet that's how I truly feel. It is such a blessing to have the chance to meet my students who are vulnerable and not afraid to show me their vulnerability which makes me feel something. A few weeks ago, I pondered what brings me such happiness when I am around them, and after contemplating it, I found an answer. In the grown-up world, I rarely perceive people's vulnerabilities. Even though we adults have desires to be noticed, heard, cared for, and understood, we barely talk about it; we are reluctant to show it to others as it may make us look weak ( this is just my guess, I don't really know the reason behind it). On the other hand, my students give me a warm feeling every time I spend time with them. They long to be engaged with teachers and other adults they can find in school. Once you attempt to approach them, they will eventually open up and let y...