A Teacher's Diary

Here and There

July 10, 2014

Thursday

I'm very sure I have vivid dreams before I wake up but when I do, everything seems blur.

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I am tired today. Running here and there. Being back to school is so much fun. No.

What happened to earn more? Actually, I agreed to tutor Gwen without being paid. I said this verbally to Ate Ghen. And besides, Gwen is my niece plus goddaughter. So there. That explains my heroism. Besides, that may be something great. Being a teacher and making a difference to a child.

Ate Ghen offered to give me a ride in their Montero to Market-Market. Now I think I want to stay in Seibu and consider Donna's tutorial referral in the same building. She said her friend will quit the job and looking for someone to replace her.

I can't complain now. Can I? I just had free dinner.

I hope I can get something for myself. Like a car. Or a house. (Oh, how about the Disneyland?)

I'll think about it over the weekend. I hope I would be able to come up with a decision before Monday comes.

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While I was on my way home, EJ texted that he's watching Sherlock Holmes. I replied, "Brings back memories." That was our first movie together on our first date which was his birthday. Truth is, I can't remember the whole movie. Just a bit. I was not focused on the movie because my mind was busy plotting a scene on how I would give the tiny brownie with a green icing and a lit candle I bought earlier that day which he believed was my 'pasalubong' for my niece. "You were sweet back then", he replied.

Yet, I stopped. I no longer think about surprising him. I seldom make and send him short sweet messages. My I love you's had become the routinal response. He complains all the time that I don't hug back. I don't face him with a smile but with a frown. And most of the time, he deals with my tantrums.

But he loves me anyway. Despite my imperfections. Despite my shortcomings. Despite our differences. And with that, I will forever be grateful.

I'm convinced. Our love story is the epic one.