A Teacher's Diary

Talk Back And You're Dead

September 16, 2014

Tuesday

"Good Morning cher . Today is another day. Don't forget to smile. . :-) :-) Smile always. Never ever ever be nega. . . Have a safe trip travelling to IMC. . Eat everyday. . Be positive. . Thanks po sa mga advice na binibigay nyo. . I am always here if you need me.  :-* :-* Love you cher!! :-) :-)"

FROM: Kristin Arriane Reyes 5:45 AM

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I was able to bring cassava cake in school. They wished I could bring food everyday. They always ask me kung sinong gumawa or kung saan binili. I always answer them, "I don't know po." Simply because I just got it inside our ref. I don't care whatever the name of the food or who made it as long as it's delicious. ^-^

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Jana told me, "Cher, ansarap mong katext. Ang galing mo pang mag English." Someone answered her. I think it was Princess, "Siyempre.. English teacher din kaya si T. April."

I smiled. Gusto ko sanang sabihin na.. Kailangan kong maging magaling. I already have a Bachelor's Degree as an English Major... I graduated and I am holding a teaching license with the said degree. Yun ang forte ko. But I still have a lot to learn. Naalala ko kung paano kwinento ni T. Jean samin ni Donna na ang dami niya daw kilalang teachers na mahina sa English. Kinakabahan tuloy ako sa kanya kasi baka nag iiexpect din siya sakin since kami ni Donna ang magiging trainers kapag wala siya.. And unlike Donna, I don't have a Best in Journalism title.

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I confiscated Talk Back And You're Dead from An Marey. She's reading it while I am asking them to open their books during our Filipino class, and the fact that it's not hers. Prince owns the book. I just didn't like it when she said to Prince, "Ang damot naman! Akala mo naman kaguwapuhan!" It's not a good attitude. Especially, that she's just borrowing the book. Not because you are pretty, you can be mean to someone else. Pumapangit sa mata ko ang magandang babae na may ganung pangit na ugali. I'm sorry, but it's not really tolerable. I don't hate An, but I hate the kind of attitude she just showed. She might hate me for what I did but if she's not sorry. I won't be, too.

And if you're reading this An. I know you hate me. Some kids - when hating someone, are cursing or murdering the one they hate in their minds. Maybe, (just maybe... I know kids these days) I'm dead by now on your mind, too. I don't know if I guessed it right.

I repeat. I don't hate you An. But you have to be responsible for your actions. I'm not going to sugarcoat things just because every guy is head over heels over you. You can still change. You're still young. Stop being so uncool. You know you're more than a pretty girl. I care for you just like the rest of the grade 6 pupils. You may talk to me in school. I may not be a second mom to you, but I can be your older sister. Tell me your stories so I could understand you better.

Just always remember that "respect begets respect".