A Teacher's Diary

Scar

July 14, 2014

Monday

Last night, I skipped reading some of the chapters of Mockingjay. It's the last book of the Hunger Games. I decided to jump to the last page because EJ spoiled me about it when he called. Saying everybody will die, even Katniss Everdeen's sister, Primrose whom she saved from the reaping by volunteering herself. Only Peeta will survive.

I drifted to sleep and dreamt of random dreams.

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I still haven't figured out how my 'Later Than Sooner' entry was gone. There was the title published but the story in it was deleted. So I decided to just delete the whole entry. I just know that it was the day I was late 5 minutes in school. And Bernadine, a pupil from grade 5 made me realize I spelled IRRESISTABLE instead of IRRESISTIBLE. All I can remember are my flaws and misfortune that day.

I can't just rethink of what happened and create a new entry. It's not that simple. So maybe, I'll just let it go and learn from it.

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Before I get dressed, I touched my hair. I like the previous length better than its length right now but I need to have it trimmed because I am losing a lot of my hairstrands. You know, the way they demonstrate hairfall in commercials. While I take a bath and when I comb my hair, there are hair strands on my bed, on the floor. Everywhere. And it's alarming. I should at least give my hair an extra care now.

Because some say, hair is the crown of beauty. And I do believe it.

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I am conscious of my right arm as well. It has this very dark round scar. I had my skin allergies when I was back from my trip in Anawangin Zambales last April with Alex and Demie. We camped there for 2days and 2 nights. I'm not sure where I got the allergies but I remember having some red spots on my face after swimming in the beach. But it may also be from mom who also had skin allergies herself. And no, I was unable to have it checked by a dermatologist.

Now, I feel sorry for myself because of this annoying scar. With my turned dark skin.

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On a lighter side, I saw Jessie riding with his ex (I doubt if I should address him as her ex or the status has been changed) riding the motorcycle going to school. And the Book Fair starts today.

I was able to deal with the day right now.. No time was wasted. But my voice... It's not improving. It sounds hoarse and horrifying. The streplis I've got from the clinic is not helping. Mom suggested that I take ginger at night as a candy. How challenging is that? I don't know how I would be able to deal with it. I remember losing my voice when I was a call center agent and it was really hard.

I hope this is just some kind of a side effect of turning my creepy voice to a songbird voice. Another wish.

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Remember Joanna? We were exchanging messages in Facebook now and I was shocked when she sent me a photo of her baby. (OMG! Can I just get married now and have my own baby as well? I want twins!!! You know that already, right God?) She's inviting me on Monday for baby Peter Joshua's dedication but I have classes that day. I wish it's scheduled on Tuesday since it's declared holiday by the President because of Muslims Eid'l Fitir. (How'd you spell that?)

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They said there's a big storm coming. Signal no. 1 was announced that's why Pre-school's class was cancelled earlier. I hurried myself in going home today so I won't be stuck waiting a ride home again.

@gmanews: MAKATI - office of Mayor Binay: No classes in public and private elem and high schools tomorrow July 15, 2014, #WalangPasok -- T.MAYI's text. So far teachers need to report to school. Please text your students. God bless.

VAB and Guadalupe Teachers follow your official time tomorrow wearing the Tuesday uniform. But if on the onset bad weather occurred it's up to the teacher whether to report or not. --- Text of T. LAU. God bless us all.

From: T. josie

I wonder how tomorrow would be.