A Teacher's Diary

Smile :)

September 3, 2014

Wednesday

Again, Jeffrey Berruico, a high school classmate paid my fare. Ang yaman ni classmate. Nakasabay ko na naman siyang pumasok. Pareho na naman kami ng nasakyang jeep. That's why from home until school, I didn't spend anything. Nakakahiya nga eh. He'd done that before. Hindi lang naman eto yung first time na nagkasabay kami at nilibre niya ko.  >_<

As far as I know, CPA passer na siya. He mentioned that his job is in Quezon City. Ewan ko kung bakit pero hindi din naman kami makapagkwentuhan. Hindi kami sobrang naging close pero it's still awkward because we can only have small conversations. When I think about it, when we're in high school, some girls had a crush on him. Can't blame them kasi may itsura si Jeffrey. Antali-talino pa. Yung tipong hindi siya pumapasok sa klase pero kapag nagpa quiz yung teachers, mas mataas pa ang score na nakukuha niya. Minsan, siya pa nga yung pinakamataas. Tahimik lang din na tao. Hindi mayabang pero alam kong maloko.

Tinanong ko kung anong oras pasok niya. Sabi niya, "8:30." Err. Good job, April! Gagawa ka lang ng tanong, dead question pa. And, hello? You asked that same question before.

Hindi din naman na kami nag-usap hanggang sa bumaba siya sa shortcut papuntang sakayan ng MRT bago umakyat ang jeep pa-Palengke.

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Riana's mom called about the homework concerning the MPAH textbook. T. Lau called regarding the same concern. Oh yeah, I'm really doomed.

I explained to them that I actually found the textbook. That it's available in the library and I'll disregard the homework and turn it as a seatwork.

Grades 5 &6 made pulburon, yema and pastillas. Ibebenta daw nila yun. Ako naman eh, walang pambili at hanggang tikim lang. Buti na lang libre. ^*^

Ako naman naghahabol ng lessons para sa Mastery Test. Hindi na din talaga ko nakagawa ng review quiz para sa Filipino dahil hindi ko mahanapan ng oras. Kulang na kulang din kasi ako sa resources.

Bryan was not his usual self. Nakakapag-alala pero ayaw niya naman magsabi ng dahilan kung bakit malungkot siya. Pinaiwan ko siya sa computer lab after dismissal pero dahil gusto din malaman ng ibang classmates niya ang problema, nagpaiwan din sila. I decided to let go Bryan. I failed to know the reason behind his sulken face. Though, I told him I'll text him.

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Jana talked to me about Bryan's bracelet left on the cabinet inside their room but grade 2 already started their class. She thought it might be the reason why Bryan acted like that. She said it was a family bracelet and it's important to Bryan. I told her I will help find it. Maybe,  during the recess time of the grade 2. I did. But I found none.

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After my tutorial with Hailey, I decided to drop by at Unimec. I got my ATM unblock that's why I was able to get my salary. Then, I decided to buy groceries. I realized it was such a bad move since they don't use plastic anymore and I don't have an eco bag with me. That's why I had 2 heavy brown paper bags to lift all my way home. And dang! It was also raining. -_-

I am really against of using paper for groceries. I want to call a debate to tell them using paper in the market wouldn't be the solution for saving Mother Earth, and stop climate change! It would just increase the supply and demand of papers. And that means, they need to cut more trees just to produce paper- paper that can be easily torn, damaged and thrown. Plastics and eco bags are good. Only people need to use them properly and wisely. All people need to know and include these words to their dictionary: RECYCLE, and most importantly - DISCIPLINE.

Ayan tuloy... lahat ng pinamili ko halos malaglag na. :( Mabuti na lang, I don't have much things in my bag so I came up with a solution by putting some of the items I bought in my shoulder bag. Nakakahiya nga lang, itsura ko kasi nun. >_< Plus, the items were very visible. Hindi ko na mai-zipper ang bag ko that time. Yung mga kasabay ko sa jeep sa byahe, nakatingin sakin na hindi ko mabasa ang ekspresyon sa mga mukha kung nagtataka o naaawa. Nakauwi naman ako ng hindi nabawasan yung pinamili ko. :) Yay!

Lessons learned~

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Earlier, while I was on my way home.. with the torn brown paper bags and grocery items bulging.. I suddenly remembered that I told Bryan that I'll text him. That's why I hurriedly composed a short message and sent it to him. I wanted to be able to keep my word.

"Smile.

There will be better days~

G'nyt Bryan!"

I realized I don't need to force him to tell me what happened as the reason for his behavior, it may be something personal for him and I respect if he wants to keep it for himself.

I was just surprised when he replied,

"Kala ko po tatanungin niyo nanaman bakit ako malungkot kanina -_-.  G'ning po T.April! Always Smile rin po !!! Dont' let tiring days and sadness destroy you. Let it be your determination. Kung narating mo na to... why give up now dba po ??? Always think positive ! Everything is happening because of a reason. Goodnight po. : ) Good night po T. April!!!"

I wasn't able to reply again since I had a hard time holding the 2 brown torn paper bags. I was busy transferring the grocery items into my handbag that's why I decided to keep my phone on the pocket of the bag first.

Despite the stupid decision and the hassle I experienced tonight, still something beautiful happened.

Napangiti ako. Tingnan mo nga naman. My message for Bryan just fired back at me. :)