Well, I should not have told about my feelings here, but I can't stand! Yestreday was my 30th graduation ceremony and it might have been the last. I am not that old to retire but I'd like to change something in my life. Getting older we start undersanding and reappraising old values. After a few recent events in my life I realized at last we are not immortal and it is time for me to live. That is why this last graduation was so inordinary for me. Any graduation is a greatest event in a teacher's life. It is always pride in our students, in their achievements. It is happiness to let them start their own careers. But it is always so sad to realize that we will not see them again! During 4-6 years they become parts of our lives. Sure, I couldn't give into emotions at the ceremony, but I can do it now and I am really sorry bothering you with my sobbing.
Well, you all know my wife is Ukrainian. There is one interesting saying in her language: "If a man built a house, planted a tree and gave birth to a child, he didn't live his life in vain." I didn't do anything of that as I am not a constuction worker nor a gardener and all my life was dedicated to science and teaching. I didn't even think about having kids as I knew they would bother my work and I wouldn't be able to pay necessary attention to thier upbreeding. So, have I lived my life in vain?
It is for you to decide!
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You are right, Danny. I wanted to write the same that sooner or later all people ask themselves the same question. But really, I am afraid of this question. Maybe later.... )))
Anyway, we try to feel younger and don't think about sense of life. Let's just enjoy the life! )))
Dear Lana, I think sooner or later all people ask themselves the same question. That moment I was really VERY disappointed and angry with my university and it was not so easy to make up my mind. I did it and feel quite happy now although in May I will always recall my students, teaching at the university, the graduation ceremony wherever I live
My pleasure, dear Danny. Your blog is so touching. I really enjoyed reading.
Thank you too.
Pleasant words, thank you Lana! I have almost forgotten about this blog.
Dear Danny,
Despite I am from Ukraine too and I know this saying very well I don't totally agree with that. In my opinion, everyone comes to this life for a reason. Moreover, if someone has left his mark here and new generation would remember all his good deeds Life has not passed in vain.
Hi, Bet, always glad to see you
Dear Onee, I am sorry for Danny's not replying to your comment. He was really frustrated, but you have nothing to do with it. I hope, you will excuse his being so emotional and reckless. Even teachers can feel like regular people and can burst in their emotions.
Yes, he was the president of the techincal school but he decided to leave his post and his university and I fully agree.
So, you're going to decide so, Teacher Dan.
Teacher Tanya might be happy, but not sure...
But, waitt....!! You're a president of faculty?? How could you say your life is in vain? -_-
Teacher, I guess, you are a person who will dedicate your whole life to be useful for others, even if you're not working there anymore. That's my conclusion, the feeling of teacher. :)
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