If I don't do it now, I'll only regret it.

By Clay
Xian, China
February 17, 2018 4:42am CST
As a full-time health inspector and a part-time English trainer. Some lame excuses such as 'I am overloading with too many responsibilities.' or, 'I have to read some news to relax for a while', sometimes crowd my mind and I once deluded myself that I was an incurable procrastinator. My wife takes the household chores in her hand, also serves as my teaching assistant. With her help, I am used to juggling with different jobs. At present, I am also preparing an examination, hoping to get a certificate of an international advanced English teacher. I have to admit, habitually, that I am not a tough guy and have to put myself together once in a while. My father is verging on 80 and my mum is 76 years old now. We live in the same city. A few years before their falling ill, they could do for themselves. But now they need constant attention. Thanks the lord that I have the good fortune to be companied by them and I think the care of them is being placed firmly within the domain of my family. My wife and I take this for granted. Oh, she is the everyday down to earth kind of person! Why did I use to make her angry when I was not myself?! The certificate is my last chance, I am sure the difficulties will soon ravel out. Tide it over. Just do it!
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
27 Feb 18
Welcome Clay. You are lucky to have a good woman next to you to helps guide you in the right direction.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
27 Feb 18
@ClayNCE Clay, so happy you have a faithful wife.
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• Xian, China
27 Feb 18
Thank you. I am really fortunate in having a faithful wife. And, my life seems grey and pointless without her sermon.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
21 Feb 18
I agree! You can do it!!!
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• Xian, China
27 Feb 18
Thank you! I will try my best, not let my wishes take the place of deeds again.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Feb 18
@maezee (41988)
• United States
17 Feb 18
I agree with you...just power through it as best you can.
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• Xian, China
20 Feb 18
Sure. Life is simple. An absent-minded guy mess it up on his own.
• China
20 Feb 18
Glad to meet you here! You come across as a person of great enterprise.Hope you will make it as an international advanced English teacher!
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• Xian, China
27 Feb 18
Nice meeting you! I will build myself such a tough guy who loves the life of challenges.
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• Preston, England
20 Feb 18
I reckon you are a tougher guy than you give yourself credit for - you are taking on quite a lot
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• Preston, England
27 Feb 18
@ClayNCE good to know you are able to stay happy
• Xian, China
27 Feb 18
Thank you! Though juggling with my jobs takes it out of me sometimes, I am happy with my choice, or, habitually, look on the bright side of my busy and hectic life.
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@levis2020 (171)
• Philippines
17 Feb 18
Just be positive. Even in the most difficult circumstances, there is always good that is just around the corner. Positive mental attitude helps a lot.
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• Xian, China
20 Feb 18
That's the way I like. e.g. Force a smile when feeling depressed, then it does work.