the bad boy is responding!

This may be a bit of a cheap thrill but that devil-may-care bad boy in my class is responding.

That "full of attitude" boy who showed utter disinterest in the first two classes, actually emailed me his draft assignment this morning and asked if I can go over it and give him some feedback. You should have seen how pleased I was. I looked like someone just filled my freezer full of Ben & Jerry's, in all my favourite flavours.

Many will say "don't count your chicks before they are hatched". I say "Let's give him a chance, and let's encourage him every step of the way".

I know I can't take the credit. Still, I'd like to think that some of my hard work have something to do with this. Perhaps the extra effort put into being strict but fair, helpful but pushing them to do more, trying to listen to them, and offering them a new perspective that may serve their need all the same... perhaps it helped.

If it did, I am very thankful.

Even if it's just a mirage, I am still thankful.

I am holding on to all the hopes that I can get.