A Teacher's Diary

Typhoon Glenda

July 16, 2014

Wednesday

Mom's flight to Singapore with Omar, Xen and Kuya Fred were compromised because of bad weather condition. I stayed up until 1AM since we were informed that we no longer have to report later at school. I was having a nice text conversation with EJ. He told me about his bad dream and I told him mine.

EJ: "Ay ganun? Parang mystery sya. Anyway, yung akin natupad na lahat ng gusto ko mangyari, tas bigla akong nagising. Pain and pleasure. -_-"

I tried to imagine what dream he had. Maybe about his dreams.. the one about being a game designer. I wonder if I am a part of it.

Me: "Anu yung lahat na gusto mong mangyari?"

EJ: "Nagtatravel tayo around the world. Isa na akong game designer, tapos naglalaro tayo kaso tinalo mo ko, tapos kumaen ako ng pizza tas nagising nako."

Upon knowing this, how I wish he's here.

There's a pang of guilt because I thought of my trip to Disneyland which I haven't told him yet. And joy, because I was there in his dreams. Not being left behind despite achieving his dream career.

Me: "I wanna hug you right now."

EJ: "Malamig ba? :)"

Me: "Nope. I just miss you~"

EJ: "Aww :) I miss you too :*"

It felt good knowing I'm part of his dream. Honestly, before.. I can't imagine him being a game designer. But now I do. I guess, I am slowly understanding why he likes that better than what he's doing right now. Sometimes, we really need to put ourselves in their shoes first before we understand people. And we need to experience what they're experiencing.

Me: "You'll be a great game designer someday :)"

EJ: "Thanks pot :) Sana nga~

Anyway, If Im gonna be one. Di tayo pwedeng magstay dito sa Pinas. Kelangan natin lumipad."

Me: "I'll be wherever you'll be. You have my full support. :)"

EJ: "Promise?"

Me: "Pinky promise. :)"

I'm free. I can do whatever I want to do. So, it won't hurt to make a promise. If I want this to last, I have to do whatever it takes so everything works between us. Even it means, the word SACRIFICE.

EJ: "You have made my day extra ordinary :) Its not everyday that you get to hear(or read) your love ones tell you they have faith in you~

Thanks a lot my love. That means a lot :*"

Me: "Jay, If that what makes you happy.. it also means a lot to me.. Because i want to see u happy."

EJ: "Walang halong bola?"

Me: "Wala. I want to see you happy. Even if it means i'm not a part of it. Pero syempre, mas masarap pa din sa pakirmdam kung isa pa din ako sa nakakapagpasaya sayo."

EJ: "Anu ka ba? Hndi ako magiging masaya kung wala ka. Non-sense matupad yung mga pangarap na yun if I dont have anyone to share it with. And without your craziness. I wouldnt last a day with it even if Ive achieved it."

Me: "I'm just here as long as you need me. And I need you to need me~"

EJ: "I need you. :)"

The conversation went on. I told him about my conversation with Ella the other night, the part where she said I am mysterious and untypical.

And he agreed to her with a piece of advise because we both know I am crazy.

EJ: "Don't overthink things. You have to find other alternatives. It can destroy us you know. And it will only give you heartaches."

Me: "That's why I write."

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I just saw Omar this morning. He gave me a Pink tumbler. It's supposed to be the brand name and when you see it, it's literally pink. Somehow, it's similar to my Starbucks tumbler but I think I still like more the latter.

In our kitchen, you'll be able to see how's the river doing. I saw this in my dreams before. River high. Waterlilies moving in speed by the strong waves of water. And I was trying to reach it. But of course, in reality right now.. there's no way I would do that.

I want to do something worthwhile. Like continue reading Mockingjay. I know the ending already but I still want to read the whole story. Unfortunately, electricity is cut off. There's no way my Lenovo would last me at least 5 pages. I am no mood for making a script so I'll save it for later. Besides, I don't have any idea of the cultures of the places we've chosen for the presentation.

Instead, I took a nap. My mom woke me saying we will go out. There's no electricity yet. Mom said we'll play bowling, watch a movie and eat dinner at Megamall and told me to inform Kuya Godi about it. I blurted out, "There's typhoon and we will play bowling?" as if that really sounds incredelous to me. But I went out with them anyway. Omar and Xen did different activities while me, mom, ZR family plus the two baby sitters ate at Shakey's since unfortunately, there was a long waiting list in bowling arena. I paid for our merienda and got a powerbank as a freebie. I got lucky! I was actually planning to buy one earlier. We also played in Tom's World.

There were times that Omar starts a conversation so I get to speak English. We have a lot in common that's why it's not hard to find something we can relate to each other. He's a school personnel as well so alam na this. I hope I can fish some information on how I could teach better.

I was worried about the script because again, I was unable to do it. I was just lucky twice because when we got home, I received a message from T. Josie...

NO CLASSES FOR ALL IMC BRANCHES IN METRO MANILA  and LAGUNA to give time for students , parents and teachers to attend to their families, homes and communities affected by Typhoon Glenda. IMC is declaring NO CLASSES for THURSDAY, 17 JULY.  --- T. LAU's TEXT MESSAGE

Hooray for today! :)