JUNE 6, 2011
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES..
I was not that excited to the first day of classes, yet I went to school so early. I just missed the noise and naughtiness of the pupils of Gotamco Elementary School, not to mention the positive impression I could make for our new principal. I don't know why I was glad to know that most of my pupils last school year are my pupils again this time. All I know is that it would be easier for me to impose discipline, especially now that they are in 5th grade. I think, they are more reserved now.
Only 80% of my 4th grade pupils are assigned to me as my advisory class. It's not bad! At least it would be a less effort for me, for they already knew what I dislike and like.
This first-day is different from my very first day to handle classes at Gotamco. Before, I had a hard time dealing with hard-headed and disrespectful pupils. I was culture-shocked, really! But now, the time has passed so quickly that I never felt my presence in the school.
JUNE 7, 2011
Teaching is indeed a noble job! It is also rewarding..
Today, I taught my pupils on how to solve math problems like 98 x 97 and 24312 divided by 9 in 5 seconds. Their interest and participation were the proofs that I am a fruitful educator. And, it is like a reward for me. I have shared what I know and at the same time I have done my duty as DepEd employee.
I always wanted to impart knowledge to my pupils. I'm not satisfied with just giving information. I see to it that they learn and they know how to apply it in real life.
And just like what I did to my last year's pupils and GSATI's pupils and students, I'm looking forward to touch their hearts.
Time will come, all of my pupils will like me again..
JUNE 8, 20011
It's a rainy day, but it makes my head so hot!
It was due to the untimely visit of a father who was accusing me that I never minded his son's complaint yesterday. I did not know why he questioned my care to my pupils, instead of questioning what really happened between his naughty kid and 16-year old pupil of mine. He should had asked me first or my whereabout when the fight occurs. His approach was really abusive as if it was my fault. The fact is the the pupils involved did not tell me. If only the victim came near to me and show me the bump on his nose, I, of course, will do immediate action. But the truth is no one told me personally and formally.
The victim and his classmates were saying that he has gotten something on his face. I thought they were talking about the scratches on his face, which I have seen when he came in the classroom. I just told them, "Hayaan mo sya!" Besides, if he is really innocent he came to me and complaint. i'm a concerned person. I will surely meddle and bring the bully and the victim to the guidance office, just what I was doing ever since.
It is a case of physical injury. There is no reason for me to be laid-back and negligence. In short..we meet at the guidance counselor's office. He was still strong to his belief that I never done my part as his annoying child's adviser. He also thought that I was on the side of the accused. He threatened me.
However I was clever enough to clear out things. I said both of them were culprits and victims. It only happens that his child was physically injured by a teenage pupil. All I wanted is to pardon the pupil who hurt his son and not to bring the case outside the school because the it might ruin the studies, life and dreams of that teenager. I just pity him.
After my litany, he calmed down. Both parties made an agreement.
Then, I had an opportunity to talk to him. He apologized.
Nevertheless, I was hurt. my first encounter with him was terrible! Good thing is he lowered himself.
JUNE 9, 2011
Due to the tropical depression, Dodong, the classes were suspended. I was so glad to heard the announcement on television for I could have a rest. I also could spend more time in using my laptop.
The rain was not that strong. I surmised, DepEd has committed a mistake in their decision of suspending classes. It was favorable to teachers like me, but not for the pupils. They lose the chance to learn more.
At one o'clock, I went to Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasay to some percentage of my tuition fee for my graduate studies. Alas! I paid P300 as penalty for being a late payer and I would pay additional 10% of the tuition because I was not able to pay it in full. But it's alright. I was glad that I was already enrolled.
JUNE 10, 2011
I was hoping classes are to be suspended again. However the sun shone in the morning. I had no choice but to come to school.
I'm a dedicated teacher. I'm not yet satiable in having a vacation. All I want is an extension..
How I wish it is extended..
JUNE 11, 2011
I woke up excitedly at 5:30 in the morning to prepare for my first day master classes at PLP. In fact, I had only 3 or 4 hours of sleep due to the strike of my insomnia. It's alright! as long as I was not late..
However, my professor did not arrive. I waited there for almost 3 hours. I was so mad at this unannounced absence of almost professor who will about to teach today on different schedules. Even the dean of graduate studies was not present. I would surely blame her for this mistake.
I was not only the one who ruin the day. It only means that this day is supposed to be the very first day of our classes..
At 9:30 A.M. I went back home and slept till two o'clock in the afternoon..
JUNE 12, 2011
I felt sad today due to the absence of Zillion and Emily. I missed them so much. I missed the noise of my son and the care of my wife. It’s been 12 days when they left to Caloocan.
Thus, to alleviate this feeling, I went to Rizal Park. Since, today is the 113th anniversary of Philippine Independence and I was temporarily independent and single, I joined many Filipinos in celebrating the obtained freedom.
There, I have somehow forgotten what I was feeling. Seeing my countrymen commemorating the nationalism of the heroes and heroines, who fought for the country’s independence eradicated it. My mind and heart filled with happiness as I saw the artistry, cooperation and nobility of the people who were there.
I also recollected the night that my brother, Jano; my cousin, Diyang; and I witnessed the centennial celebration of our nation at the same place. It was 13 years ago. We roam around the park and later enjoyed at the open and free concert.
When I got home at past seven in the evening, I immediately viewed the photographs I took at the park. They were very nice. I would be proud to upload them in my Facebook account, because all shots were very nationalistic.
JUNE 13, 2011
I went to school at 10 A.M. not knowing that’s my “mag-Ina” will arrive. Emily went there to get the key. And later on I got back home to see my son. I missed him so much. Alas! Mommy Ofie was with them. I was not able to show my real feelings. However, I had kissed and hugged him for a while.
When I returned home, he was already asleep. I could not play with him. But it’s alright. At least they’re here now. I would not be lonely anymore.
JUNE 14, 2011
The presence of my "mag-ina" gave more energy, enthusiasm and inspiration to teach. I was able to make my lesson lively and extraordinary. I could say that my pupils learn from me.
JUNE 15, 2011
At 9 o'clock in the morning, I have claimed the check amounting to P26,400 from Asianlife Financial Assurance Corporation in Cubao, Quezon City. I was so glad for it because I could now plan for Zillion's first birthday celebration.
My pupils were all noisy and naughty today. They became disturbing. Our classroom turned into hell. Thus, at six, before we go home, I reprimanded them. I was forced to call them animals in the zoo due their mischiefs, yet the tone was inspiring and challenging them to change for good.
JUNE 16, 2011
When I got to school at past 10 o’clock, I started inviting some of my co-teachers, especially the Spies Group and other young teachers. I confirmed to them their presence. Some are not sure. Most of them will surely come and join.
My ‘‘mag-ina” visited me at past 3 o’clock in my classroom. They escaped the tremendous heat in our home.
At seven, we bought some groceries at HP. It was our first family date since they arrive from Caloocan.
JUNE 17, 2011
I still love to teach even though my pupils are hard-headed, uninterested to learn and noisy. I will not quit this job, not because it is my bread and butter, but because I enjoy what I am doing. I love them and I am happy seeing them learning.
I just want patience and ….
JUNE 18, 2011
At last I met my masteral's professors. First is DR. Fernando Rivas. He is my prof in two consecutive periods. last is Dr. Rolando E. Soriano, my godfather.
However, there was no formal classes today. They just give syllabus and report topics and assign reporters. But I enjoyed the first meeting with my previous principal because he let us introduce ourselves. He also introduced himself. I have learned a lot from him.
Four, we went to H.P.. we wanted to pay the reservation for venue rental at Funhouse. but unfortunately I failed to withdraw money from my BPI savings account. we were so disapponted and ashamed to the office clerk who accommodated us.
I thought I could purchased groceries using my BPI debit card. However, we also failed to do so. I was so mad and worried. I was thinking my money was eaten by the bank. I was also thinking of our food and budget till Tuesday.
Good thing, I saw Ninang Elsa. I borrowed money so that we could pay for the items we choose. She saved us from possible hunger.
JUNE 19, 2011
Today is Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s 150th birthday. I was supposed to be at Luneta joining the Function Run, but I did not join because it’s Father’s Day today. I wanted to be with my family the whole day.
I began the special day greeting all the fathers in my Facebook’s friends list. I did it while preparing for our breakfast. It also serves as a treat for my “mag-ina”, since we could not go out due to rain and scarcity in budget.
Afternoon, I cooked champorado with love. I have let the two sleep ”to sawa”.
JUNE 20, 2011
We sold our brass bed to our board mates for two reasons: first, because we were in need of money and lastly, because our room was full-packed. Thus today, we did a general cleaning. It resulted to comfort.
JUNE 21, 2011
I did math magic in Grade V Section Charity before and after discussion. I have made everybody delighted. I had heard wows and commendations, which gave me confidence and inspiration to study math tricks and other magic for the sake of motivating pupils. They requested for more and expected for other the next day.
I also taught them how to solve 3-digits times 2-digits numbers using box method. They got it easily. I just hope it would be useful to them.
JUNE 22, 2011
I never thought that I would be an Officer of the Day in the canteen. Good thing is the task is not that tough. I only counted the canteen sales at that time. That’s it! Bad thing about it is that I haven’t done my priority on that time.
It was evening when I have started drafting Leona Montes’ report. Though I should have been doing the invitation cards for Zillion’s first birthday celebration, I was prioritizing her task. I just wanted to help her.
JUNE 23, 2011
Classes were suspended at 3 PM. I was so glad that I could go home early. I wanted to sleep. However when I got home, I had no chance to nap because I took care of my son for his mother left. But it's alright. At least I have a rest from my naughty pupils.
JUNE 24, 2011
The classes were suspended again due to heavy rain. I was so glad for this. I had more time “facebooking” and internet browsing, not to mention the time with my family.
At past 3 PM, we went to HP despite of the rain. We excitedly bought polo and shoes for Zillion.
JUNE 25, 2011
Since the suspension of classes were announced, I did not go to PLP for my masteral class, though the rain has stopped. I just spent time in editing Zillion's photos in imikimi.com.
At past three o'clock in the afternoon, we went to HP. We paid P10K as down payment for our son's birthday party.
JUNE 26, 2011
Past nine in the morning I went to Divisoria. I bought souvenir items for Zillion's birthday party. I got home at 12 noon. Then at 3 PM, we went to HP. I purchased red jacket that I will wear on my son's big day.
I did not mind the expenses. I knew my budget will be enough for the celebration, without compromising the budget for our daily needs.
JUNE 27, 2011
I was so sad today. I did not know the reason of my sadness. I just felt indifferent. It seems that I have no zest in my body. Going to school is just for salary’s sake. Yet, I still teach devotedly. Enthusiasm is not only present.
However, it was gone when I got home. My tiredness and gloom disappeared immediately. Maybe the smile of Zillion is a magic potion.
JUNE 28, 2011
I was inspired now to teach. Alas! There’s no exchange of classes. So I have to stay in my advisory classroom, till 4:30 PM. However, I have made them learn from me because I imposed learning. I made sure everybody has participated and intently listening to the discussion.
At 5:00 PM, I started the meeting with the parents. I lively discussed our agenda. I also told them the story about a parent who blamed me for his son’s bump. They understand what I wanted them to do whenever they have complaint with me or pupils.
They are the same parents I have met last school year, so I have had a nice conference with them. I just hoped they would help me develop their children’s minds.
Mommy Ofie visited us today. I was surprised of her presence when I got home. I merely did not show her. Instead, I accommodated her slightly. Then I have learned the reason of her arrival – it’s because of Mhel.
June 29, 2011
My pupils had been so disturbing today. They made my blood pressure raised. I reprimandedand hurt some of them because they were acting terribly bad. Some of them disrespected me by not participating and by talking and laughing. .
June 30, 2011
Past six, I and some of my co-teachers namely: Mrs. Sibonga, Mrs. Ignacio, Mrs.Villaranda. Mrs. Dadula, Pareng Joel and Pareng Lester went to Manila Doctors’ Hospital because we have learned that Mam Montes dying. I was so sad for that tidings. I never thought that she would give up. We just talked last week about her illness and I never have seen any sign of weakness.
When we got to the hospital, Mam Leonie was already dead. My heart fell down. I wanted to touch her hand but I decided not to do so. I instead looked at her wake. I knew she was ready for it. She was strong but her body could not live any longer.
I felt sympathy for Leona, her daughter. I wanted to tell that I’m going to miss her mother. But silence covered me.
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES..
I was not that excited to the first day of classes, yet I went to school so early. I just missed the noise and naughtiness of the pupils of Gotamco Elementary School, not to mention the positive impression I could make for our new principal. I don't know why I was glad to know that most of my pupils last school year are my pupils again this time. All I know is that it would be easier for me to impose discipline, especially now that they are in 5th grade. I think, they are more reserved now.
Only 80% of my 4th grade pupils are assigned to me as my advisory class. It's not bad! At least it would be a less effort for me, for they already knew what I dislike and like.
This first-day is different from my very first day to handle classes at Gotamco. Before, I had a hard time dealing with hard-headed and disrespectful pupils. I was culture-shocked, really! But now, the time has passed so quickly that I never felt my presence in the school.
JUNE 7, 2011
Teaching is indeed a noble job! It is also rewarding..
Today, I taught my pupils on how to solve math problems like 98 x 97 and 24312 divided by 9 in 5 seconds. Their interest and participation were the proofs that I am a fruitful educator. And, it is like a reward for me. I have shared what I know and at the same time I have done my duty as DepEd employee.
I always wanted to impart knowledge to my pupils. I'm not satisfied with just giving information. I see to it that they learn and they know how to apply it in real life.
And just like what I did to my last year's pupils and GSATI's pupils and students, I'm looking forward to touch their hearts.
Time will come, all of my pupils will like me again..
JUNE 8, 20011
It's a rainy day, but it makes my head so hot!
It was due to the untimely visit of a father who was accusing me that I never minded his son's complaint yesterday. I did not know why he questioned my care to my pupils, instead of questioning what really happened between his naughty kid and 16-year old pupil of mine. He should had asked me first or my whereabout when the fight occurs. His approach was really abusive as if it was my fault. The fact is the the pupils involved did not tell me. If only the victim came near to me and show me the bump on his nose, I, of course, will do immediate action. But the truth is no one told me personally and formally.
The victim and his classmates were saying that he has gotten something on his face. I thought they were talking about the scratches on his face, which I have seen when he came in the classroom. I just told them, "Hayaan mo sya!" Besides, if he is really innocent he came to me and complaint. i'm a concerned person. I will surely meddle and bring the bully and the victim to the guidance office, just what I was doing ever since.
It is a case of physical injury. There is no reason for me to be laid-back and negligence. In short..we meet at the guidance counselor's office. He was still strong to his belief that I never done my part as his annoying child's adviser. He also thought that I was on the side of the accused. He threatened me.
However I was clever enough to clear out things. I said both of them were culprits and victims. It only happens that his child was physically injured by a teenage pupil. All I wanted is to pardon the pupil who hurt his son and not to bring the case outside the school because the it might ruin the studies, life and dreams of that teenager. I just pity him.
After my litany, he calmed down. Both parties made an agreement.
Then, I had an opportunity to talk to him. He apologized.
Nevertheless, I was hurt. my first encounter with him was terrible! Good thing is he lowered himself.
JUNE 9, 2011
Due to the tropical depression, Dodong, the classes were suspended. I was so glad to heard the announcement on television for I could have a rest. I also could spend more time in using my laptop.
The rain was not that strong. I surmised, DepEd has committed a mistake in their decision of suspending classes. It was favorable to teachers like me, but not for the pupils. They lose the chance to learn more.
At one o'clock, I went to Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasay to some percentage of my tuition fee for my graduate studies. Alas! I paid P300 as penalty for being a late payer and I would pay additional 10% of the tuition because I was not able to pay it in full. But it's alright. I was glad that I was already enrolled.
JUNE 10, 2011
I was hoping classes are to be suspended again. However the sun shone in the morning. I had no choice but to come to school.
I'm a dedicated teacher. I'm not yet satiable in having a vacation. All I want is an extension..
How I wish it is extended..
JUNE 11, 2011
I woke up excitedly at 5:30 in the morning to prepare for my first day master classes at PLP. In fact, I had only 3 or 4 hours of sleep due to the strike of my insomnia. It's alright! as long as I was not late..
However, my professor did not arrive. I waited there for almost 3 hours. I was so mad at this unannounced absence of almost professor who will about to teach today on different schedules. Even the dean of graduate studies was not present. I would surely blame her for this mistake.
I was not only the one who ruin the day. It only means that this day is supposed to be the very first day of our classes..
At 9:30 A.M. I went back home and slept till two o'clock in the afternoon..
JUNE 12, 2011
I felt sad today due to the absence of Zillion and Emily. I missed them so much. I missed the noise of my son and the care of my wife. It’s been 12 days when they left to Caloocan.
Thus, to alleviate this feeling, I went to Rizal Park. Since, today is the 113th anniversary of Philippine Independence and I was temporarily independent and single, I joined many Filipinos in celebrating the obtained freedom.
There, I have somehow forgotten what I was feeling. Seeing my countrymen commemorating the nationalism of the heroes and heroines, who fought for the country’s independence eradicated it. My mind and heart filled with happiness as I saw the artistry, cooperation and nobility of the people who were there.
I also recollected the night that my brother, Jano; my cousin, Diyang; and I witnessed the centennial celebration of our nation at the same place. It was 13 years ago. We roam around the park and later enjoyed at the open and free concert.
When I got home at past seven in the evening, I immediately viewed the photographs I took at the park. They were very nice. I would be proud to upload them in my Facebook account, because all shots were very nationalistic.
JUNE 13, 2011
I went to school at 10 A.M. not knowing that’s my “mag-Ina” will arrive. Emily went there to get the key. And later on I got back home to see my son. I missed him so much. Alas! Mommy Ofie was with them. I was not able to show my real feelings. However, I had kissed and hugged him for a while.
When I returned home, he was already asleep. I could not play with him. But it’s alright. At least they’re here now. I would not be lonely anymore.
JUNE 14, 2011
The presence of my "mag-ina" gave more energy, enthusiasm and inspiration to teach. I was able to make my lesson lively and extraordinary. I could say that my pupils learn from me.
JUNE 15, 2011
At 9 o'clock in the morning, I have claimed the check amounting to P26,400 from Asianlife Financial Assurance Corporation in Cubao, Quezon City. I was so glad for it because I could now plan for Zillion's first birthday celebration.
My pupils were all noisy and naughty today. They became disturbing. Our classroom turned into hell. Thus, at six, before we go home, I reprimanded them. I was forced to call them animals in the zoo due their mischiefs, yet the tone was inspiring and challenging them to change for good.
JUNE 16, 2011
When I got to school at past 10 o’clock, I started inviting some of my co-teachers, especially the Spies Group and other young teachers. I confirmed to them their presence. Some are not sure. Most of them will surely come and join.
My ‘‘mag-ina” visited me at past 3 o’clock in my classroom. They escaped the tremendous heat in our home.
At seven, we bought some groceries at HP. It was our first family date since they arrive from Caloocan.
JUNE 17, 2011
I still love to teach even though my pupils are hard-headed, uninterested to learn and noisy. I will not quit this job, not because it is my bread and butter, but because I enjoy what I am doing. I love them and I am happy seeing them learning.
I just want patience and ….
JUNE 18, 2011
At last I met my masteral's professors. First is DR. Fernando Rivas. He is my prof in two consecutive periods. last is Dr. Rolando E. Soriano, my godfather.
However, there was no formal classes today. They just give syllabus and report topics and assign reporters. But I enjoyed the first meeting with my previous principal because he let us introduce ourselves. He also introduced himself. I have learned a lot from him.
Four, we went to H.P.. we wanted to pay the reservation for venue rental at Funhouse. but unfortunately I failed to withdraw money from my BPI savings account. we were so disapponted and ashamed to the office clerk who accommodated us.
I thought I could purchased groceries using my BPI debit card. However, we also failed to do so. I was so mad and worried. I was thinking my money was eaten by the bank. I was also thinking of our food and budget till Tuesday.
Good thing, I saw Ninang Elsa. I borrowed money so that we could pay for the items we choose. She saved us from possible hunger.
JUNE 19, 2011
Today is Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s 150th birthday. I was supposed to be at Luneta joining the Function Run, but I did not join because it’s Father’s Day today. I wanted to be with my family the whole day.
I began the special day greeting all the fathers in my Facebook’s friends list. I did it while preparing for our breakfast. It also serves as a treat for my “mag-ina”, since we could not go out due to rain and scarcity in budget.
Afternoon, I cooked champorado with love. I have let the two sleep ”to sawa”.
JUNE 20, 2011
We sold our brass bed to our board mates for two reasons: first, because we were in need of money and lastly, because our room was full-packed. Thus today, we did a general cleaning. It resulted to comfort.
JUNE 21, 2011
I did math magic in Grade V Section Charity before and after discussion. I have made everybody delighted. I had heard wows and commendations, which gave me confidence and inspiration to study math tricks and other magic for the sake of motivating pupils. They requested for more and expected for other the next day.
I also taught them how to solve 3-digits times 2-digits numbers using box method. They got it easily. I just hope it would be useful to them.
JUNE 22, 2011
I never thought that I would be an Officer of the Day in the canteen. Good thing is the task is not that tough. I only counted the canteen sales at that time. That’s it! Bad thing about it is that I haven’t done my priority on that time.
It was evening when I have started drafting Leona Montes’ report. Though I should have been doing the invitation cards for Zillion’s first birthday celebration, I was prioritizing her task. I just wanted to help her.
JUNE 23, 2011
Classes were suspended at 3 PM. I was so glad that I could go home early. I wanted to sleep. However when I got home, I had no chance to nap because I took care of my son for his mother left. But it's alright. At least I have a rest from my naughty pupils.
JUNE 24, 2011
The classes were suspended again due to heavy rain. I was so glad for this. I had more time “facebooking” and internet browsing, not to mention the time with my family.
At past 3 PM, we went to HP despite of the rain. We excitedly bought polo and shoes for Zillion.
JUNE 25, 2011
Since the suspension of classes were announced, I did not go to PLP for my masteral class, though the rain has stopped. I just spent time in editing Zillion's photos in imikimi.com.
At past three o'clock in the afternoon, we went to HP. We paid P10K as down payment for our son's birthday party.
JUNE 26, 2011
Past nine in the morning I went to Divisoria. I bought souvenir items for Zillion's birthday party. I got home at 12 noon. Then at 3 PM, we went to HP. I purchased red jacket that I will wear on my son's big day.
I did not mind the expenses. I knew my budget will be enough for the celebration, without compromising the budget for our daily needs.
JUNE 27, 2011
I was so sad today. I did not know the reason of my sadness. I just felt indifferent. It seems that I have no zest in my body. Going to school is just for salary’s sake. Yet, I still teach devotedly. Enthusiasm is not only present.
However, it was gone when I got home. My tiredness and gloom disappeared immediately. Maybe the smile of Zillion is a magic potion.
JUNE 28, 2011
I was inspired now to teach. Alas! There’s no exchange of classes. So I have to stay in my advisory classroom, till 4:30 PM. However, I have made them learn from me because I imposed learning. I made sure everybody has participated and intently listening to the discussion.
At 5:00 PM, I started the meeting with the parents. I lively discussed our agenda. I also told them the story about a parent who blamed me for his son’s bump. They understand what I wanted them to do whenever they have complaint with me or pupils.
They are the same parents I have met last school year, so I have had a nice conference with them. I just hoped they would help me develop their children’s minds.
Mommy Ofie visited us today. I was surprised of her presence when I got home. I merely did not show her. Instead, I accommodated her slightly. Then I have learned the reason of her arrival – it’s because of Mhel.
June 29, 2011
My pupils had been so disturbing today. They made my blood pressure raised. I reprimandedand hurt some of them because they were acting terribly bad. Some of them disrespected me by not participating and by talking and laughing. .
June 30, 2011
Past six, I and some of my co-teachers namely: Mrs. Sibonga, Mrs. Ignacio, Mrs.Villaranda. Mrs. Dadula, Pareng Joel and Pareng Lester went to Manila Doctors’ Hospital because we have learned that Mam Montes dying. I was so sad for that tidings. I never thought that she would give up. We just talked last week about her illness and I never have seen any sign of weakness.
When we got to the hospital, Mam Leonie was already dead. My heart fell down. I wanted to touch her hand but I decided not to do so. I instead looked at her wake. I knew she was ready for it. She was strong but her body could not live any longer.
I felt sympathy for Leona, her daughter. I wanted to tell that I’m going to miss her mother. But silence covered me.
July 1, 2011
Today, we declared to our pupils the death of Mrs. Leonora Montes. I told them to keep their silence as respect to her soul. I in fact, reprimanded some of the pupils who kept on laughing and making noise. However, they were so silent the whole school day.
I was reiterating the memories with Mam Montes especially the when we talked about the hurtful feeling she has received from one of our co-teachers, who had been a mystery to me.
So, I investigate. I told our last conversation to Mam de Paz and Mam Lopez, hoping they could give me a hint. But I failed. It was Mam Ana, who gave me the name of the culprit--- It's our present grade leader. I could believe it. Thus, I implied again to Mam Medina. I did not fail. It's confirmed! She talked about the same person.
I don't feel any remorse towards our grade leader. What she has to Mam Montes is not my concern and it doesn't affect me. But, if she will do it to me, I will retaliate. And I will expose what I knew.
Tonight, Lester's birthday celebration would be held at their condo unit in Taguig. He invited us. So, after class, I packed my stuffs. However, Emily began to fret. I did not understand her behaviour, where in fact, I asked her permission or I told her about it days ago and this morning before I went to school.
Despite of it, I still left house. But, after few hours, she texted me that she left the house and they were going to Caloocan. It ruined my night, so I replied once. She texted me still though I did not response. She say " Wag k n umuwi d2 ha..khit kelan! Natitiis u n mag enjoy jan! MAGHIWALAY N TAU FROILAN! Ayoko na sau! HNDI N KTA MAHAL! Puro pasakit bnibgay u sakin! Ayoko n talaga...kausapin u n nanay at tataypagktpoz ng bday Zillion." She's not joking.
She also says "Cnira u lng ang buhay ko. Inanakan u lng me..cnbe ko n sau nun pa, na yoko mag asawa...binuntis u p me.. wlame utang n loob sau. Natulungan n kta kya naabot u kng nsan at anu meron u ngaun." She accused me of things I did not do. I just joined my colleagues in celebrating a birthday. I was not doing anything that could ruin our marriage. Why do we have to go through this thing? She's so naïve and illogical. If she wanted to join us, obviously, it couldn't be.
I was so silent till we arrived at Lester's place at 10 PM. I wanted to regret why I join them because I have seen people who are not our friends. I forgot that the celebrant has other friends aside us. I would not enjoy with their presence, especially at that moment when my wife becomes indifferent.
I have no intention to tell the truth to my co-teachers. They only have learn ed what I felt when Emily texted Mareng Lorie. I was then forced to let them read a text message of my wife, how mad she was right now.
Mare called here and explained to calm and not worry. Then she and Janelyn advised something on how to win her heart again. I have been a temporal "talk of the town" that time.
I was slightly drunk and sleepy when we left the unit at 2 AM. No one was awake when I came in the room. Thus I lie down immediately.
July 2, 2011
I did my friends' advice. I found it effective. Thus, when I left to PLP, my wife and I were in good condition already. And when I got home we talked about it again. She's just vexing me that she will not attend to Zillion's party. But I knew she will not do it.
July 3, 2011
Emily wanted to go to church. So I accompanied her and Zillion at HP church. However, she decided not to do so, because we're already late. We instead shopped items we need.
At past 3 o'clock, we went to Baclaran. We buy Lightning Mc Queen for Zillion's birthday cake. We also entered Baclaran church, but after a short while we left the holy place because he was so noisy.
Zillion's birthday preparation is almost done. From the venue to outfit, we already set. The only thing that I have to prepare early on July 6 is his birthday cake. But it will be no hassle with it because I have been at Red Ribbon. I can purchase a ready-made chocolate cake without reservation or down payment.
I hope the party will be a success, enjoyable and memorable to all of us.
July 4, 2011
At past three, Mam Rose told us that we have to be careful in giving reaction or comment towards our master teacher, who is Ninang Elsa, because she has learned that someone reacted about how she checked our lesson plans. It was me. I just compared the way she checked our plans to the way others do.
That was on the night when we were going to Manila Doctors' Hospital. I asked Mam Dadula and I said "Mabuti pa sa inyo. Sa amin.." then I pretended I was taking out hair louse. They laughed. I did not. Mam Ignacio reacted. I knew she was the one who relayed it to Ninang. But it's alright, I could depend myself. I would stand on my own reason. I was also hurt when Mam Elsa commented on my lesson plan. She started it all.
Now, I did not know how to deal with her. If we meet in the hallway or anywhere, I did not know how to greet her. I'd rather not to see her or meet her.
Because of what happened, I lost my trust to most of my co-teachers. I would now be careful in saying a word, because I don't know now who's foe or not.
July 5, 2011
I reminded some of my co-teachers about the birthday party, taking place tomorrow. I did not meet and see Ninang. I knew she was mad at me. I could do nothing but to stay away from her. It's better not to talk to her anymore. If she's going to converse with me, then it's the time that I will talk with her. So far, I could live a separate life. Besides, she's no longer my grade leader.
But of course, I'm willing to reconcile with her. We haven't had any confrontation, so we might not have any gap.
Zillion started walking tonight. I was so glad that he could make three to five steps. It seems that he's rehearsing for tomorrow's affair.
July 6, 2011
Today is the big day of our beloved son, Zillion. At 9 AM, all was set. I have withdrawn some money on bank. All we did all throughout the day was rest.
The party started at 5:30 PM. It was after Flor Rhina, Jenny and Ivy arrived. Jano and Gie were already there, not to mention some of my co-teachers and our neighbors.
Padi arrived at 7 PM. My co-teachers in Grade V came in at the same time.
Everybody enjoyed the party activities such as parlor games, dance performance from Mariposa Girls and Clownie and magic tricks. The set was also appreciated by everyone. They never thought that there's a venue hall inside that amusement center. The food were sumptuous as well. No one was not satisfied.
I acted as a photographer, while Emily entertained the guests. No one felt that he or she was left behind.
The party ended at 8 PM. Padi helped us carry the gifts Zillion had received. He stayed for an hour at our house. We had a short conversation about the success of the celebration.
Then I saw the cash gifts from my colleagues, including an envelope containing P500, which came from Ninang Elsa. I realized that she's not angry with me. I was just thinking ill about her. I was just feeling guilty.
Before we sleep, Emily and I talked about the event. We both have acclaimed that it was a success. Everyone went back home with a smile in their hearts. Both their stomach and eyes were satisfied.
We have also thanked everyone who joined us in celebrating the first year of our son.
July 7, 2011
Past 6 AM, I went to Divisoria. I bought additional souvenirs. I would give them to my teachers who did not come yet gave cash gifts. This is to show them how thankful I am for their presents.
Eleven, I handed a souvenir to Ninang, she happily took it as if nothing happened between us. I thanked her. She thanked me too. It's confirmed that we're in harmony.
July 8, 2011
Mam Ana told me something today that made me annoyed. It was about the negative and hurtful comments of our grade leader. The latter said that the food, especially the spaghetti was not delicious. But one thing that gave me rage was the words "walang kalatoy-latoy". It's so mean and destructive. Why does she have to say those words? She not just ruin my day, she also lowered her status. I looked up at here before, yet today, she's nothing but a cow's shit.
I couldn't take it! Thus, I told it to Mareng Lorie, hoping she would reveal something. She doesn't know who. At least I have given her a hint. If ever her mother-in-law told her the same words, she can tell her how I feel.
I also post my feelings in FB and had a conversation with Ginggang about it in COMMENT portion. She herself enjoyed and liked the party.
The bigmouth and dissatisfied teacher who commented in our party approach me at 6:36 PM. I was not actually minding her presence. She just wanted to say something about my thinness. I answered her but the truth is I don't like her anymore. I will only converse with her for the job's sake.
I must be careful with her.
July 9, 2011
I was at PLP when Pareng Joel texted me. He has learned about the negative comments I received from our co-teachers after Zillion's birthday party. Mareng Lorie texted me as well. They both told me that Karen knew the culprit and the whole story. I however did not reveal the name of that person. They thought I was thinking of a wrong persona. The truth is I wanted to catch them from their mouths.
July 10, 2011
Today is my wife's 35th birthday. I surprised her by announcing to prepare for a date. I also told Mama and Mommy Ofie. They were startled as well.
I bought first a mango cake at Red Ribbon before we dined at Shakey's. Emily liked my surprise. Thus she has told me that she must have a job abroad so she could do the same for me. I permitted her to come with her friend in going to Japan.
The celebration was simple. We all enjoyed the food.
When we got home, Emily and I watched Cars--The Movie in my computer. We both liked the film. It somehow gave us knowledge about the characters. My eagerness to collect Pixar Cars grew.
July 11, 2011
Early morning, Mama left to East Avenue Medical Center for her eye check-up. At 10:30 AM, my "mag-ina" and Mommy Ofie left to Caloocan. It was also the time I went to school.
At the school I wanted to talk to Karen, who knew something about who bad-mouthed Zillion's party. However, I opted not to do it that time. I instead stayed in my classroom.
Afternoon, I talked to Mam Ana. She advised me to ask Karen about what the latter knew, so that I would know who is not trustworthy. I told her that I lost my trust to most of our colleagues. I would not ever confide to anyone, except to her.
July 12, 2011
When I was at the school, I approached Mareng Joyce. I regarded the Investiture. The next thing that happened was a heart-to-heart talk. She confided to me her complaints about being harrassed by our co-teacher regarding the coordinatorship. She cried while telling me the matter. Then, I had achance to tell her what I have been through after Zillion's birthday party. We both agreed that in Gotamco there is a crab mentality.
Then, I went to Karen's room. I asked her what she knew. She told me that Mr. Climacosa said that my son's party was "cheap". The latter also compared it to his son's baptismal party. I did not wonder. He is really capable of saying that word, because his tactless.
Later, Mareng Lorie arrived. I confided to her that her mother-in-law is the one I was talking about. I then told her what she said about the food, chairs and our party, as a whole. Mare asked who was the tipster. I did not give the name. though she has guessed it.
I am now aware of the system and culture in my school. I should be aware of dealing and uttering a single word. Silence must be my weapon.
And I started being silent yesterday, which has been a puzzle to our grade leader. She asked Mam Ana what happened to me. The latter did not tell the truth. But I'm sure she knew my reason. And she must think and feel my rage and annoyance.
Mam Ana and I had a nice conversation today. We enjoyed each others' company. I could say that she's a real person. She's a good friend, yet, she might be a bad enemy.
Evening, Kuya Bong handed down to me the policy from AsianLife Assurance Company. I felt sad because my money turned I loaned from this turned nothing. I have gained nothing but negative criticisms. I would just pay high interest.
July 13, 2011
After, doing our task as Officers of the Day, we bonded at a carinderia. There, I decided to send Emily money so that she could process her paper in working in Japan as caregiver. Before that I texted her that I did not have money already. I would send money for Hanna's birthday on Saturday, plus I need to pay tuition fee and to save for my daily consumption. However, I still sent P1000 to my wife. Besides, what is the stake here is our future.
Ate Ning texted me this afternoon. She says "Gud pm! Poroy ate neng 2, muzta n kau? cgurdo gulat k n ngtxt ako sau, lam ko mejo nkkluwag kn bka pde mo nman ako pgbgyan ngaun pambayad lng kryente nmin please! Txt bk" Alas! I was not able to reply because I have no load. I was sorry for her. Even if I could response to her text message, I could not grant her request, because I am also in need of cash, today. My salary would be claimed on July 22. I will starve if I will give her half of my money in my pocketbook.
God knows, I wanted to help her, them. I could not forget the days when she helped me financially.
Using my SmartBro load, I texted her. I asked for apology.
July 14, 2011
I was sad today. It might due to the absence of my wife and son. Plus, I could feel something different about my colleagues' attitudes and behaviours. What they have said against me made me weak. I also have learned that Mareng Lorie told her mother-in-law that I was hurt with the latter's criticism. Should I trust her still? Or should i stay away from her till now.
July 15, 2011
I went to school for the scheduled professional meeting. I was then nervous that it might be the time when my detractors and enemies would confront me, since our principal was not there to lead the conference. However, my instinct failed me. Though I was ready for confrontation and explication, I was still thankful that it was all about canteen and cooperative matters.
I have been helpful today. First, I helped Lester in his O.D. task after he and Sir Rey had committed a mistake in counting. I extended my hands because the former's pupils were already disturbing my class.
Second, I helped Mia in her task of making Kabsayahan flags for tomorrow's affair.
Those things made me sad because Lester told me something. According to him, Mam Lucas or Ninang Elsa says "Di ba Mathematician sya? Kukutuhan ko talaga sya!" It was when Mam Lopez told her that Lester and I have just finished counting the canteen sales. Lester defended me. He said that I only helped him.
What was happening between me and my godmother was saddening. I couldn't help but to think that it's due to my conflict with Mrs. Sibonga, our grade leader. I thought my action and uttered words were not told to Ninang to the fact that she gave P500 to Zillion on his birthday.
I suspected Rose Sibonga for this hodgepodge. She has manipulated us. She was capable of doing this because I have proven it. She has done a hurtful deed to the late Mrs. Montes, why not to me. I am just a small voice at the school.
It was ten o'clock when we finished the flags. And when I got home, I read Mareng Lorie's text message. She says "Pare gud pm, gcing kpa? Sensya na sa istorbo, me sbhin aq sau ha, please analyse d situation, kc nung tym na cnbi mo skin na c nnay ang nagsbi abt sa party mo, naguluhan tlga aq kc pare prang unfair kc na isang side lng pinaniwalaan mo, and di aq mapakali kya knina pmunta aq ke nanay at tinanong q ulit xa and psencia kna nsbi q sa knya na me nagsabi sau na c nnay ang nagkoment sa party mo, I gve her d benefit of the doubt, I listen to her and u can feel na totoo lhat cnbi nia sa magician yng koment nia and di sa party, skin lng pare gusto q mlinawan lhat kc unfair ke nanay kng xa ang itinuturo na ngkoment tpos hndi nman pla, mhirap s isang tao na hndi nia alam na xa pla ang itinuturo smantlang ala xa cnsbi, pare psencia kna kng nsabi q sa knya gusto q lng tlga kc mlaman ang katotohanan, sa isang bnda kng cnu man ang source mo, bkit nid nia crain c nanay sau, pare kng ikkgalit mo na xnbi q ke madam psencia kna inalam ko lng ang totoo, aun magkkaalaman sa Monday kng cnu ang nagssinungaling at kung cnu tlga ang nagkoment, psencia kna pare, mskit din skin na cnicraan c nanay ng hndi nmn totoo, kawawa nmnung tao ala kaalam alam na xa pla angitinuturo, psencia kna pare ha sna analyse mod n situation at dont be bias, u must gve others d benefit of d doubt." I was a very long litany. It doesn't offer healing and soothing words. They were still denial. I just felt annoyed with her. However, I did not answer same winding and redundant explanation. I just replied: "kkauwi q lng mare.. hyaan u n un mare. Aq nman, mbilis lng mwla ang tampo. Tampo lng ung skn. Mas nssaktan aq mare s isyung kutohan. ayko n! thmik n lng aq.. o btter yet, aq n lng mgssori. thnks! nyt!". She did not response anymore. I hoped they would come to a realization. I only want peace, harmonious relationship with them and respect. They must realize that I haven't done anything against them.
July 16, 2011
I got a sleepless night. I couldn't take away the thought of the meanness of my fellow teachers. It affected me so much. Thus at past 12 noon, I texted Ate Ana. I told her what happened yesterday. She told me to be extra-careful for they are traitors and even to my close friends, because they might be against me.
I was thankful to her because she is ready to defend me. I hope she is really true to me.
After my master's class, I sent Manay Aday P1000 for Hanna's birthday tomorrow. I was apologetic for I only sent such amount. But I was hoping that it would be used for my daughter's simple birthday celebration. I only expecting that they would treat Hanna at Jollibee.
July 17, 2011
Today is Hanna's 6th birthday!
I felt sad that Manay Aday, whom I sent the money for my daugter did not reply if she has claimed the money. Yet I was hopiing that they celebrated at Jollibee.
At 8 Pm, Padi and I drank Empe Light. I taught him also how to chat with friends through Facebook.
July 18, 2011
Mam Rose and Sir Erwin talked to me about the issues they made. They denied them. They suspected Mam Ana but I did not give them clue that the former and Karen were the ones who told me. I just told them it's alright.
Sir Erwin was so defensive. He kept on explaining. It became a repetition.
I pitied Karen and Ate Ana that they might be confronted by the traitors and plastics.
When I got homeI called Ate Ana. We set a plan. They must not know that she's the tipster.
I got also mad to Manay Aday because until now they haven't yet claimed the money. So, my daughter's birthday was not celebrated. What is the use of my effort and money? I did not want to think that she just spent it to personal needs.
July 19, 2011
Today is my 31st birthday! Marlene was the first one who greeted me through text message. And when I opened my Facebook account, greetings from my friends, colleagues and relatives filled the Wall. I was glad. I felt that I am important to them.
Emily, Zillion and Mommy Ofie surprisingly arrived at past 9:45 AM. My happiness increased.
I was inspired to teach today, except to the last section, where the pupils had been so disturbing.
Past seven, we went to HP. We celebrated at Chowking.
I'm very happy today though, I had no cake.I'm still gifted by God with another life.
July 20, 2011
Mam Rose talked to me and Mam Ana at past 12:30 PM. Our plan has been successful. We have made her believe that she was not the one who told me who says the words "walang kalatoy-latoy". After the confrontation, as if nothing happens.
I borrowed P1000 from Ate Ana later on, because I really don't have enough budget for the three of us till Saturday. Good thing, she was open-handed.
Nanay Ofie was not around when I got home.
July 21, 2011
I got so tired today because three of my co-teachers were not around. I had to handle two classes at the same period. But I had actualized my lesson plan anyhow.
My advisory class irked me much before we left the school. They were all so noisy. they could not feel my silence. I just observed them.
I reprimanded them after a long while.
I hoped I could change their attitudes.
July 22, 2011
Until now, Manay Aday did not text or notify me if she has claimed the money I sent her for Hanna or what did she do it. I could'nt help but to think negatively.
I was forced to join the overnight camping at our school because I could foresee that no one would help Mr. Magallanes. So, I decided not to come to my masteral class morrow.
At first, I was enjoying what we were doing. However, I got tired of the scouts' attitudes. They were all so disturbing, that they declined to sleep earlier. They wanted to play all night long. But it cant be.
I think it was 2AM when I fell asleep.
July 23, 2011
It was six o'clock in the morning when I was forced to get up. I got a lack of sleep, but I have to help Mr. Magallanes in disciplining. I also conducted flag folding workshop. It was my first time, huh. Yet, I enjoyed it.
The campers were sent home at past 12 noon. Then, we ( Mam Rose, Sir Rey, Sir Joel G.,Sir Vic, Archie, Jonathan and I) drank Emperador Light at the property room. We talked about the affair, the flaws and the success of it. We were glad that the camping went good.
I was tipsy and sleepy when I got home at past two. I had a chance to sleep at past 4, when my wife, my son, Kaylee and Nanay Ofie went to Harisson Plaza.
July 24, 2011
At 9 AM, we went to Malate Church. The three came in the church, while Zillion and I went to Roxas Boulevard. I took photos of my son. I enjoyed it. He also enjoyed posing.
Then, we went to HP. We played at Funhouse first before we dined at the MC. I was sure I have gladden Kaylee and Nanay Ofie, not to mention my wife.
They left at one o'clock right after we got home..
July 25, 2011
For the second time, I trained selected Grade V pupils in Math as a preparation for incoming MTAP contest. I'm enjoying what I'm doing, though they are not that competent. I'm just trying my best to impart my knowledge, since they are interested to learn from me. I only have to do all to fill their minds with proper techniques in word problem solving. I'm not expecting for a win. I merely want a higher place in 2011 MTAP Competition—higher than last year's place, which is 16th.
July 26, 2011
Due to heavy rain and storm Juaning in other places, classes were suspended at 9 o'clock. I was so glad a rest. Thus, I got on-line. We watched movies at Youtube and we sleep later on.
July 27, 2011
I was so thankful that there's no classes today. I could be with my "mag-ina" the whole day. Thus, at past 2 PM, we went to HP. We played at Funhouse. We consumed the tokens, Funhouse has given us as one of the freebies on Zillion's birthday. Then we exchanged the tickets we have won, for racing car.
July 28, 2011
I was hoping classes would be suspended again, though the rain has stopped. However, it did not happen. I had to come to school still. Two days of no-classes is enough. I have to meet my pupils and teach.
Nevertheless, I only had 20 pupils in my classroom. Thus, we did not exchange classes. We just dilly-dallied. Good thing, Mam Ana treated as pizza pies.
Evening, I finalized the narrative report on overnight camping held at the school on the 22nd day of this month, because Pareng Joel declined to help me. It doesn't matter to me. As long as I could do it, I would not complain. I have done it anyway at past ten o'clock. I hope they like it.
July 29, 2011
At 8 AM, I was already at P. Zamora Elem. School for the Math Survey Test that I have to take. I waited for almost half an hour before it started. And, I had consumed one and a half hour to answer the 50-items test. It was a little bit hard. I never thought those questions would be included in the questionnaire. Yet, I did my best to solve all the problems, after I asked God to help me pass the test.
I was glad that I could now rebuild the respect to Mam Sibonga and Sir Erwin who commented negatively about Zillion's party. I was starting to be at ease with their presence. I have forgiven them. I just hope it will not happen again.
July 30, 2011
After my masteral class, I permitted Emily to watch Masterpieces in Motion, a ballet show, at the Aliw Theater, with Lily, our one of the boaardmates. I took care of Zillion. We also went there, but we just stayed for an hour. I just took picture of Zillion at CCP and nearby sites.
We left home at past five. Emily came after 3 hours.
July 31, 2011
At seven, we left to Caloocan. It was nine o'clock when we reached at Osang's house. She was not there so, we waited for a while. And, when she came arrived, she reprimanded us for not sending the money as payment for Emily's fake medical certificate. My wife just explained that she thought her appearance is needed and that we were about to come to Caloocan.
Later, Kuya Ramil, the recruiter arrived. They talked about the job. Emily has understood the set-up. Her working visa in Japan was released yesterday. Medical certificate is only the last document needed so that she could fly abroad.
We were both so glad to the fast result of her application. I could believe that she's hired. I am just praying that it is not illegal.
Past eleven when we got to my in-law's house. Mama Mila was so glad as well for the tidings.
Five, I left Caloocan. Past seven when I got home.
August 1, 2011
I hoped the classes were suspended because of low pressure area. But, it was not declared. So, I had to come to school and teach the pupils. I tried my best to make them understand fractions. So they did. It was gladdening that they comprehend me and the new lesson. I never had a hard time explaining. However, disciplining Grade V- Joy made me sick. They are so noisy, talkative and irritating! Staying with them any longer kills me. How I wish the time ticks much faster. Huh! I admit I never been an effective teacher to them. They themselves do not want to learn. Whatever motivation I would do, it seems useless to them because their attentions are designed to destruct one another’s attention. All I knew is that I’m staying in their room for the job’s sake.
After the class, I dined at Chowking-HP. I did it because I wanted to eat plenty, hoping it would make me healthier. Besides, it is the only way I could bring back my appetite. I should do this every night, if I want to gain weight.
August 2, 2011
Classes were suspended today due to storm signal. I, thus went online and spent the whole day surfing the net. I also began doing my report in Powerpoint. I wanted to make it presentable and comprehensibable. Besides, we were obliged by Dr. Soriano to do so.
August 3, 2011
I was excited to come to school because I was wearing my new uniform and I was so ready for today's classes. However, the classes were suspended at 11 AM. I had no choice but to go home.
Before I went home I was given an additional trainorship. Iwas assigned to train pupils in feature writing. Thus, when I got home, I started downloading and copying articles about it at the internet. I later began making Powerpoint presentation of it.
August 4, 2011
I was not tired of teaching and disciplining pupils today.
Toothache made me awake till morning. It was terrible!
August 5, 2011
Today, I was gloomy though there’s a party in our school (Sir Gali’s Birthday). It is due to Mam Elsa’s indifference to me.
I was also very tired and sleepy. Making slide for my upcoming speaking engagement caused this.Good thing, I had a chance to chat with Ivan. I asked him if I and my group can watch Comedy Bar, where he works, live. He said, “sure”. He told me that their taping would be on Wednesday. Then, he gave me his cellphone number.
I somehow alleviated the sadness in my heart..
August 6, 2011
At 3PM, I left PLP to meet my “mag-ina” at Farmer’s Plaza. I was so excited to see them. I missed them a lot. My annoyance toward long-line at the MRT was gone when I have been with them.
Our arrival in Bautista is unexpected to them. Thus, they we’re all startled to see us. They thought we’re not coming because we told it so. We just wanted to surprise them. I could not miss my mother’s birthday.
Ivan confirmed tonight that we would be accepted on Wednesday if I will give the names of my colleagues before we go there. Yes, he made it for me!
August 7, 2011
Past eleven, Mama, Gie and her two daughters, Jenny and Shimi, "my mag-ina" and I went to SM Masinag. I treated them at Greenwich. Then, we roam around for a while, before we went to Riverbanks. I enjoyed the place and nature. Alas! I was so tired of our bags. They were so heavy.
I could see Mama's happiness in her heart. She could not just thank me personally. It's alright. I knew she would never forget it.
When we arrived home, Emily irked me so much. She nagged me about the trash. Zillion was feverish at that time and he was crying endlessly. In my annoyance, I scattered the bags of garbages in our sala.Then I slept. Good thing, our baby has fallen asleep.
At past eleven, I went out the room to pee. The garbage were still there. I had no choice but to pick them out. If only we ave no boardmates, I will not fix it. I will show her that she acted so mean and she has hurt my feelings.
August 8, 2011
I was silent when I got up. I was not talking with her. Zillion was not feeling well still. But he's a lot better than last night.
I went to school early for the first day of Journalism Seminar. I am not the speaker today. I just watched to see the system of the seminar. There, I helped Mam Glo and Mam Loida before I left at past 12.
Emily texted me about Zillion's condition. so, I left the school right after the class. Then, we brought our soon to a "maghihilot" in Maginhawa. We have learned that he has a lump on his esophagus due to a cold drink or food we gave him yesterday. He has also a "pilay".
I was happy for this. yet, I was not still talking a lot with my wife.
August 9, 2011
I excitedly went to school to prepare myself for the speaking task. I borrowed LCD projector frome Sir Gali and asked Mrs. Rose Canero's help to set up the gadget. Our principal also extended help in setting up the wireless mouse and remote/laser.
Then, he told me to join them on Sunday for the tripping. I was forced to engage. Besides, there’s no harm trying. I might like the house or place and the price.
The talk I made to the selected pupils of Grade 4, 5 and 6 went good. I have delivered my topic—Feature Writing, clearly. I knew they have learned a lot from me, especially the Grade 6. Though, it was my first time to be a speaker in a seminar I never felt any nervousness in my heart. Maybe, it’s because they were only few. I just hoped it is not the last time. I wanted more speaking engagements.
My son was feverish again. Emily was panicking. She thought it’s a dengue case. I silently damped Zillion’s body with moistened towel. His fever somehow lowered down.
August 10, 2011
I was still silent even when I left the house. I just texted my wife that I would be at GMA tonight to watch Comedy Bar taping. I knew she would not disagree because I provided all their needs this evening. And good thing is Nanay Ofie arrived today. She and Zillion would have a companion in my absence.
Past seven Joel, lester and I left the school. we met Mareng Lorie and Pareng Joenard at the MRT station. Past 8 when we got to the studio. we're not late. We were in fact too early for the next taping. We were lucky that we never failed to catch the food-giving. Our dinner was satisfied.
Watching the taping live is a wonderful experience. We have so much fun. Laughters in the studio flooded. No one left home sad. We in fact looked forward watching again.
We posed with Ivan before we left. I also thanked him so much.
August 11, 2011
I went to school still though I was lack of sleep. I was just irritated. I couldn’t help but to reprimand my pupils and punish them. In fact, I did not let them go home early. They were so “pasaway” and noisy.
When I got home, I took a nap before I supped. I was really tired.
August 12, 2011
Thanks God it’s Friday!
We had no “palitan” today. Thus, I had a chance to go on-line. I only had a hard time hearing and seeing my advisory class’ noises. Though I was giving them seat works they were still doing nothing.
I did not know how to make them learn. They would rather play than to do activities I gave. My endeavour seems to be useless. Only few are interested to learn and to take home knowledge and learning. Most of them are ne’er-do-well. I could say that they are like the Section Joy. They are so hard to motivate.
I don’t want to think that it’s my fault.
August 13, 2011
Today, my “mag-ina” and Nanay Ofie left to Caloocan. I was sorry for I could not give them enough money. I only handed Emily P150. It is a mere amount for their fare. However, she understood me. She knew that I’m really lack of budget at the moment and she knew where the money goes.
Their absences gave me a rest. I had a chance to nap after my masteral class. My eyebags were gone. I felt rejuvenated when I got up. But, I missed my son later on.
August 14, 2011
Before 7:30 o’clock in the morning, I was already at the school. I would join some of my co-teachers and Sir Gali in the house tripping, scheduled by the latter. I did not have disagreement about it. I also wanted to own a house.
We were more or less 20 persons who went to Cavite for house tripping. We “subdivision-hopped”. I liked almost all the model houses we visited. I was encouraged to get one. However, I have to consider my wife’s decision. She must know about it first.
On the way home, I asked God to help my partner-in-life to get that job in Japan. It is the only way we could a house. If that will so, it is already that sign I told Him to show me if ever He wanted us a happier life.
August 15, 2011
Sir Gali talked to me at 11. He was enticed me get a house and lot in the soonest time. Then he offered me a lending option so that I could pay the reservation pay for the property I liked. I was forced to commit, though I never asked my wife’s approval. I just hoped I would not regret it and it would not give me financial problem in the future.
The sign I asked God has not yet given to me. Maybe it is not a good choice. But I will wait for it again. I knew He has a plan for us. I just have to be patient and positive.
August 16, 2011
Today is Flor Rhina and Ninang Elsa’s birthday. I greeted my sister at FB. I did not greet my godmother to the fear the she might not accept it or she might comment on it negatively. My sign that I asked from God did not happened. Thus I never went to her classroom to personally greet her. I would rather let her angst be healed by time.
I sold candies and cracker nuts to my advisory class after breaktime, because yesterday I found out that they still had money after our recess. They just bought banana que from Mam Dadula. This would not be against to our cooperative because I would let them buy all the items before I sell mine.
It will also help me financially, since I am now experiencing crisis. I wanted to have savings again.
Grade V – Joy is the worst class, ever! I couldn’t help myself but to beat them. They are very hard-headed and uninterested to learn. I could not accomplish my lesson plan due to their noise and disturbances. All my one hour-period was only consumed for beating, shouting and reprimanding.
Well, it is not my problem anymore. If they don’t want to learn, it is their choice, not mine. I could not push them if they themselves do not want development. I would however continue visiting their classroom for my job sake and for the few who are interested to gain knowledge.
August 17, 2011
I still had a hard time disciplining the Section 5. I was just thankful that some of the naughtiest pupils were absent. I hoped they will not come to school forever. They will not be an asset to the country. I could say this because of their worst attitudes and behaviours.
I could not build their future. I quit!
August 18, 2011
Sir Gali talked to me again about the house and lot I wanted to purchase on credit. He was really insistent. I could not tell him that I changed my mind because I haven’t seen any sign that I asked from God. He seems not favour to it.
In fact, Sir scheduled our down payment on Sunday. I just nodded but I was planning not to come.
August 19, 2011
Seven-thirty in the evening, Lester, Joel, Mia, three of our new co-teachers, namely Roselyn, Gina at Julie, and I went to Aliw Theater to watch “Ang Tatlong Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang”. I liked the show, especially the last story. It’s was perfectly performed and produced.
Nine-thirty, we availed the ride-all-you-can promo from our Aliw’s ticket at StarCity. But that time, we were only five. Julie and Gina left home. Roselyn, our ICT teacher was first time to be with us. She somehow liked our company. We also enjoyed her presence.
Lester treated us dinner after a ride. Then we rode again twice before the closing of the theme park called. It gave us joy somehow. However, we wanted more. Thus, we decided to do a bar thing.
Without further ado, we went to Malate, Manila. We looked for a disco pub. We had fun walking the streets of the place as we searched for a bar that offers disco. We landed at BedRock. It offers band music yet we could not groove to the sound because there’s no dance floor. So, we bar-hopped after we consumed the bucket of Red Horse beer.
At Socialista Bar, we found ourselves more enjoyed. We had fun grooving to the modern dance songs mixed by the DJs. The place is more beautiful than the first one. Alas! We couldn’t stay for long hour, because we couldn’t afford to buy more drinks.
Instead, we walked home. On the way, we took pictures to every cool and funny sites, signboards and places. We had so much fun despite the tiredness, sleepiness and tipsiness.
They slept over my place because they do not want their families and boardmates be disturbed by their arrival. But I told them that we would be quiet. So we did, till they left at past nine AM.
August 20, 2011
They left my place nine. Only Roselyn has an appetite to eat breakfast -- pan de sal, I bought. I also don't have. All I wanted to do is to sleep. So I did when they were gone. However, I had to get up at 12 noon for my masteral class despite of my heavy head. Good thing, my class has ended early.
August 21, 2011
Last night, I sent a message to Sir Gali through my FB account. I told him that I talked to my wife and she did not agree with my early house loan. She must be employed first. Good thing, he did not say ill about it to the fact that I showed him eagerness to own a real property in Cavite by his motivation and salesmanship.
I spent my whole day at my place. I went on-line. I hibernated. I watched television and comedy acts at YouTube. And, I cleaned the room. I also did school works. I’m sure Emily will not get mad if she goes home unannounced.
August 22, 2011
I waited for Edward at my room after I sent Emily P500 through ML Kwarta Padala. but, he did not arrived at the time he set. So, I went to school because I promised Mam Rodel that I would help her in conducting poster-making contest in connection with Buwan ng Wika. I became a photographer.
Mam Rodel was glad to have me, so as Mam De Paz. Though I am not a Filipino teacher I still extended hand for the realization of their program.
August 23,2011
I never had a hard day today because I did enter in Section 5, the worst section. I also gave unit test that made them busy. However, I was also occupied by the preparation of my pupils' identification cards.
August 24, 2011
First day of the first periodic examination. I never had a hard time with my pupils, since they were dismissed at 5 PM. Then we "punched out" later on. I was favorable to us because that night we're gonna watch the taping of Comedy Bar at GMA 7.
Mareng Mia,Mareng Joyce,Pareng Joel, Janelyn and I met Mareng Lorie, Pareng Joenard and their friend Jeng at MRT EDSA. I was past seven when we got to the tv station. We're so early for the second episode's shoot but we're a bit late at the first episode's taping. However, we enjoy the show. The first timers such as Mia, Joyce, Janelyn, Jeng and Joyce's husband, who arrived after a while, had fun. It shows with their laughters.
The show reduced our stresses and tiredness. We somehow forgotten our problems. I think that would not be our last time.
August 25, 2011
I went to school early so that I could upload our pictures last night. I stayed at the office.It was not long enough when Mareng Lorie came in and told me that we're off limit to that place because of what happened yesterday. I did not leave the room. I defied the idea of abandoning the place just because the master teachers blamed us for the anger of the disrespectful visitors yesterday. I said, "Hindi ako aalis dito, hanggang hindi si Sir Gali ang nagsasabi sa akin. Saka, hindi ako tambay, teacher ako."
Sir Gali saw us (I, Rosa and Kuya Jhack) at the dining area having lunch. He also noticed our laptops. But he never said anything about it. It means he is not against of it. In fact he was the one who urged us to stay at his office whenever we are free. Only the old teachers who are putting colors to the incident..They are blaming us. Maybe some of the new teachers were caught by the visitors yesterday at the office but not all. They must not put all the blame to all of us..
I helped Mia in her task-- making of headgear for scouting activities. We did it at Pareng Joel's place. We finished it at past ten o'clock.
August 26, 2011
Last day of examination. It was just an easy-go-lucky day. I only had let my pupils take their remaining tests and check the papers. However, I had to help Mia and her company in finishing the headgear for tommorow's affair. We're able to finish the task at past eight.
Nang nakauwi ako, saka ko lang naramdaman ang sakit sa katawan dulot ng paglalaro ng volleyball. Marahil dulot na ito ng tagal ng panahon nang huli akong maglaro niyon.
I hoped the classes were suspended because of low pressure area. But, it was not declared. So, I had to come to school and teach the pupils. I tried my best to make them understand fractions. So they did. It was gladdening that they comprehend me and the new lesson. I never had a hard time explaining. However, disciplining Grade V- Joy made me sick. They are so noisy, talkative and irritating! Staying with them any longer kills me. How I wish the time ticks much faster. Huh! I admit I never been an effective teacher to them. They themselves do not want to learn. Whatever motivation I would do, it seems useless to them because their attentions are designed to destruct one another’s attention. All I knew is that I’m staying in their room for the job’s sake.
After the class, I dined at Chowking-HP. I did it because I wanted to eat plenty, hoping it would make me healthier. Besides, it is the only way I could bring back my appetite. I should do this every night, if I want to gain weight.
August 2, 2011
Classes were suspended today due to storm signal. I, thus went online and spent the whole day surfing the net. I also began doing my report in Powerpoint. I wanted to make it presentable and comprehensibable. Besides, we were obliged by Dr. Soriano to do so.
August 3, 2011
I was excited to come to school because I was wearing my new uniform and I was so ready for today's classes. However, the classes were suspended at 11 AM. I had no choice but to go home.
Before I went home I was given an additional trainorship. Iwas assigned to train pupils in feature writing. Thus, when I got home, I started downloading and copying articles about it at the internet. I later began making Powerpoint presentation of it.
August 4, 2011
I was not tired of teaching and disciplining pupils today.
Toothache made me awake till morning. It was terrible!
August 5, 2011
Today, I was gloomy though there’s a party in our school (Sir Gali’s Birthday). It is due to Mam Elsa’s indifference to me.
I was also very tired and sleepy. Making slide for my upcoming speaking engagement caused this.Good thing, I had a chance to chat with Ivan. I asked him if I and my group can watch Comedy Bar, where he works, live. He said, “sure”. He told me that their taping would be on Wednesday. Then, he gave me his cellphone number.
I somehow alleviated the sadness in my heart..
August 6, 2011
At 3PM, I left PLP to meet my “mag-ina” at Farmer’s Plaza. I was so excited to see them. I missed them a lot. My annoyance toward long-line at the MRT was gone when I have been with them.
Our arrival in Bautista is unexpected to them. Thus, they we’re all startled to see us. They thought we’re not coming because we told it so. We just wanted to surprise them. I could not miss my mother’s birthday.
Ivan confirmed tonight that we would be accepted on Wednesday if I will give the names of my colleagues before we go there. Yes, he made it for me!
August 7, 2011
Past eleven, Mama, Gie and her two daughters, Jenny and Shimi, "my mag-ina" and I went to SM Masinag. I treated them at Greenwich. Then, we roam around for a while, before we went to Riverbanks. I enjoyed the place and nature. Alas! I was so tired of our bags. They were so heavy.
I could see Mama's happiness in her heart. She could not just thank me personally. It's alright. I knew she would never forget it.
When we arrived home, Emily irked me so much. She nagged me about the trash. Zillion was feverish at that time and he was crying endlessly. In my annoyance, I scattered the bags of garbages in our sala.Then I slept. Good thing, our baby has fallen asleep.
At past eleven, I went out the room to pee. The garbage were still there. I had no choice but to pick them out. If only we ave no boardmates, I will not fix it. I will show her that she acted so mean and she has hurt my feelings.
August 8, 2011
I was silent when I got up. I was not talking with her. Zillion was not feeling well still. But he's a lot better than last night.
I went to school early for the first day of Journalism Seminar. I am not the speaker today. I just watched to see the system of the seminar. There, I helped Mam Glo and Mam Loida before I left at past 12.
Emily texted me about Zillion's condition. so, I left the school right after the class. Then, we brought our soon to a "maghihilot" in Maginhawa. We have learned that he has a lump on his esophagus due to a cold drink or food we gave him yesterday. He has also a "pilay".
I was happy for this. yet, I was not still talking a lot with my wife.
August 9, 2011
I excitedly went to school to prepare myself for the speaking task. I borrowed LCD projector frome Sir Gali and asked Mrs. Rose Canero's help to set up the gadget. Our principal also extended help in setting up the wireless mouse and remote/laser.
Then, he told me to join them on Sunday for the tripping. I was forced to engage. Besides, there’s no harm trying. I might like the house or place and the price.
The talk I made to the selected pupils of Grade 4, 5 and 6 went good. I have delivered my topic—Feature Writing, clearly. I knew they have learned a lot from me, especially the Grade 6. Though, it was my first time to be a speaker in a seminar I never felt any nervousness in my heart. Maybe, it’s because they were only few. I just hoped it is not the last time. I wanted more speaking engagements.
My son was feverish again. Emily was panicking. She thought it’s a dengue case. I silently damped Zillion’s body with moistened towel. His fever somehow lowered down.
August 10, 2011
I was still silent even when I left the house. I just texted my wife that I would be at GMA tonight to watch Comedy Bar taping. I knew she would not disagree because I provided all their needs this evening. And good thing is Nanay Ofie arrived today. She and Zillion would have a companion in my absence.
Past seven Joel, lester and I left the school. we met Mareng Lorie and Pareng Joenard at the MRT station. Past 8 when we got to the studio. we're not late. We were in fact too early for the next taping. We were lucky that we never failed to catch the food-giving. Our dinner was satisfied.
Watching the taping live is a wonderful experience. We have so much fun. Laughters in the studio flooded. No one left home sad. We in fact looked forward watching again.
We posed with Ivan before we left. I also thanked him so much.
August 11, 2011
I went to school still though I was lack of sleep. I was just irritated. I couldn’t help but to reprimand my pupils and punish them. In fact, I did not let them go home early. They were so “pasaway” and noisy.
When I got home, I took a nap before I supped. I was really tired.
August 12, 2011
Thanks God it’s Friday!
We had no “palitan” today. Thus, I had a chance to go on-line. I only had a hard time hearing and seeing my advisory class’ noises. Though I was giving them seat works they were still doing nothing.
I did not know how to make them learn. They would rather play than to do activities I gave. My endeavour seems to be useless. Only few are interested to learn and to take home knowledge and learning. Most of them are ne’er-do-well. I could say that they are like the Section Joy. They are so hard to motivate.
I don’t want to think that it’s my fault.
August 13, 2011
Today, my “mag-ina” and Nanay Ofie left to Caloocan. I was sorry for I could not give them enough money. I only handed Emily P150. It is a mere amount for their fare. However, she understood me. She knew that I’m really lack of budget at the moment and she knew where the money goes.
Their absences gave me a rest. I had a chance to nap after my masteral class. My eyebags were gone. I felt rejuvenated when I got up. But, I missed my son later on.
August 14, 2011
Before 7:30 o’clock in the morning, I was already at the school. I would join some of my co-teachers and Sir Gali in the house tripping, scheduled by the latter. I did not have disagreement about it. I also wanted to own a house.
We were more or less 20 persons who went to Cavite for house tripping. We “subdivision-hopped”. I liked almost all the model houses we visited. I was encouraged to get one. However, I have to consider my wife’s decision. She must know about it first.
On the way home, I asked God to help my partner-in-life to get that job in Japan. It is the only way we could a house. If that will so, it is already that sign I told Him to show me if ever He wanted us a happier life.
August 15, 2011
Sir Gali talked to me at 11. He was enticed me get a house and lot in the soonest time. Then he offered me a lending option so that I could pay the reservation pay for the property I liked. I was forced to commit, though I never asked my wife’s approval. I just hoped I would not regret it and it would not give me financial problem in the future.
The sign I asked God has not yet given to me. Maybe it is not a good choice. But I will wait for it again. I knew He has a plan for us. I just have to be patient and positive.
August 16, 2011
Today is Flor Rhina and Ninang Elsa’s birthday. I greeted my sister at FB. I did not greet my godmother to the fear the she might not accept it or she might comment on it negatively. My sign that I asked from God did not happened. Thus I never went to her classroom to personally greet her. I would rather let her angst be healed by time.
I sold candies and cracker nuts to my advisory class after breaktime, because yesterday I found out that they still had money after our recess. They just bought banana que from Mam Dadula. This would not be against to our cooperative because I would let them buy all the items before I sell mine.
It will also help me financially, since I am now experiencing crisis. I wanted to have savings again.
Grade V – Joy is the worst class, ever! I couldn’t help myself but to beat them. They are very hard-headed and uninterested to learn. I could not accomplish my lesson plan due to their noise and disturbances. All my one hour-period was only consumed for beating, shouting and reprimanding.
Well, it is not my problem anymore. If they don’t want to learn, it is their choice, not mine. I could not push them if they themselves do not want development. I would however continue visiting their classroom for my job sake and for the few who are interested to gain knowledge.
August 17, 2011
I still had a hard time disciplining the Section 5. I was just thankful that some of the naughtiest pupils were absent. I hoped they will not come to school forever. They will not be an asset to the country. I could say this because of their worst attitudes and behaviours.
I could not build their future. I quit!
August 18, 2011
Sir Gali talked to me again about the house and lot I wanted to purchase on credit. He was really insistent. I could not tell him that I changed my mind because I haven’t seen any sign that I asked from God. He seems not favour to it.
In fact, Sir scheduled our down payment on Sunday. I just nodded but I was planning not to come.
August 19, 2011
Seven-thirty in the evening, Lester, Joel, Mia, three of our new co-teachers, namely Roselyn, Gina at Julie, and I went to Aliw Theater to watch “Ang Tatlong Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang”. I liked the show, especially the last story. It’s was perfectly performed and produced.
Nine-thirty, we availed the ride-all-you-can promo from our Aliw’s ticket at StarCity. But that time, we were only five. Julie and Gina left home. Roselyn, our ICT teacher was first time to be with us. She somehow liked our company. We also enjoyed her presence.
Lester treated us dinner after a ride. Then we rode again twice before the closing of the theme park called. It gave us joy somehow. However, we wanted more. Thus, we decided to do a bar thing.
Without further ado, we went to Malate, Manila. We looked for a disco pub. We had fun walking the streets of the place as we searched for a bar that offers disco. We landed at BedRock. It offers band music yet we could not groove to the sound because there’s no dance floor. So, we bar-hopped after we consumed the bucket of Red Horse beer.
At Socialista Bar, we found ourselves more enjoyed. We had fun grooving to the modern dance songs mixed by the DJs. The place is more beautiful than the first one. Alas! We couldn’t stay for long hour, because we couldn’t afford to buy more drinks.
Instead, we walked home. On the way, we took pictures to every cool and funny sites, signboards and places. We had so much fun despite the tiredness, sleepiness and tipsiness.
They slept over my place because they do not want their families and boardmates be disturbed by their arrival. But I told them that we would be quiet. So we did, till they left at past nine AM.
August 20, 2011
They left my place nine. Only Roselyn has an appetite to eat breakfast -- pan de sal, I bought. I also don't have. All I wanted to do is to sleep. So I did when they were gone. However, I had to get up at 12 noon for my masteral class despite of my heavy head. Good thing, my class has ended early.
August 21, 2011
Last night, I sent a message to Sir Gali through my FB account. I told him that I talked to my wife and she did not agree with my early house loan. She must be employed first. Good thing, he did not say ill about it to the fact that I showed him eagerness to own a real property in Cavite by his motivation and salesmanship.
I spent my whole day at my place. I went on-line. I hibernated. I watched television and comedy acts at YouTube. And, I cleaned the room. I also did school works. I’m sure Emily will not get mad if she goes home unannounced.
August 22, 2011
I waited for Edward at my room after I sent Emily P500 through ML Kwarta Padala. but, he did not arrived at the time he set. So, I went to school because I promised Mam Rodel that I would help her in conducting poster-making contest in connection with Buwan ng Wika. I became a photographer.
Mam Rodel was glad to have me, so as Mam De Paz. Though I am not a Filipino teacher I still extended hand for the realization of their program.
August 23,2011
I never had a hard day today because I did enter in Section 5, the worst section. I also gave unit test that made them busy. However, I was also occupied by the preparation of my pupils' identification cards.
August 24, 2011
First day of the first periodic examination. I never had a hard time with my pupils, since they were dismissed at 5 PM. Then we "punched out" later on. I was favorable to us because that night we're gonna watch the taping of Comedy Bar at GMA 7.
Mareng Mia,Mareng Joyce,Pareng Joel, Janelyn and I met Mareng Lorie, Pareng Joenard and their friend Jeng at MRT EDSA. I was past seven when we got to the tv station. We're so early for the second episode's shoot but we're a bit late at the first episode's taping. However, we enjoy the show. The first timers such as Mia, Joyce, Janelyn, Jeng and Joyce's husband, who arrived after a while, had fun. It shows with their laughters.
The show reduced our stresses and tiredness. We somehow forgotten our problems. I think that would not be our last time.
August 25, 2011
I went to school early so that I could upload our pictures last night. I stayed at the office.It was not long enough when Mareng Lorie came in and told me that we're off limit to that place because of what happened yesterday. I did not leave the room. I defied the idea of abandoning the place just because the master teachers blamed us for the anger of the disrespectful visitors yesterday. I said, "Hindi ako aalis dito, hanggang hindi si Sir Gali ang nagsasabi sa akin. Saka, hindi ako tambay, teacher ako."
Sir Gali saw us (I, Rosa and Kuya Jhack) at the dining area having lunch. He also noticed our laptops. But he never said anything about it. It means he is not against of it. In fact he was the one who urged us to stay at his office whenever we are free. Only the old teachers who are putting colors to the incident..They are blaming us. Maybe some of the new teachers were caught by the visitors yesterday at the office but not all. They must not put all the blame to all of us..
I helped Mia in her task-- making of headgear for scouting activities. We did it at Pareng Joel's place. We finished it at past ten o'clock.
August 26, 2011
Last day of examination. It was just an easy-go-lucky day. I only had let my pupils take their remaining tests and check the papers. However, I had to help Mia and her company in finishing the headgear for tommorow's affair. We're able to finish the task at past eight.
Agosto 27-28, 2011
Pagkatapos kung magpasuri ng dugo at ihi at magpakuha ng x-ray sa Japedia, Inc. Tumungo ako sa Deparo, Caloocan. Hindi iyon alam ni Emily. Gustong-gusto ko na nasosopresa ang mga taong aabutan ko sa isang lugar. Hindi ko alam kung bakit natutuwa akong gawin ang panunupresa gayong hindi naman ako ganoon kaimportanteng tao.
Kaya nga ng dumating ako sa bahay ng aking biyenan. Nagulat sila sa aking pagdating. Akala nila ay sa susunod na araw pa ako pupunta.
Na-miss ko ang aking anak kaya niyakap at kinarga ko agad ito. Pinupog ko ng halik si Zillion hanggang magsawa ako at hanggang umingit siya. Parang naglaho lahat ng pagka-miss ko sa kanya. Ang dalawang linggo naming pagkawalay ay nabalewala na.
Dahil nangako ako na bibigyan ko ng regalo si Kaylee kapag nakakuha siya ng perfect score sa first grading test , Kailangan ko itong tuparin. Kaya tumungo kami sa SM City Novaliches upang i-treat siya sa pambansang fast food chain. Binili ko rin siya ng medyas panangga sa dengue.
Hindi lang iyan ang sadya naming sa SM. Bumili rin ako ng sapatos na gagamitin ko sa kasal ni Paul C at Thet sa Lunes. Ibibili ko rin sana si Emily ng dress pero wala siyang magustuhan. Mabuti na lang wala, kasi napakamamahal pala ng mga damit doon.
Kinabukasan, dumating ang pamilya ni Edward. Para tuloy nagkaroon ng instant reunion. Hindi nga lang ako masyadong nakisali sa bonding ng kanilang pamilya. Hinayaan ko silang mag-usap at magkuwentuhan.
Agosto 29, 2011
The long wait was over! Ang pinakakahihintay at pinagkagastusan naming kasalan ay dumating na.
Maaga kaming tumungo ni Emily sa INC Lokal ng Batasan. Naroon na sina Mama, mga kapatid, mga hipag at mga pamangkin ko, gayundin sina Tito Ben, Tito Boy, Auntie Helen at Auntie Lida. Hindi man nila nasabi, nakita naming namangha sila sa mga kasuotan namin ng aking asawa.
Nang dumating naman sina Auntie Vangie, napuri niya ako. Aniya, teacher na teacher na raw ako. Kaya lang, kelan naman daw ako tataba, ang tanong ni Tito Rey. Hindi ako nakasagot. Hindi ko kasi alam kung kailan. Ang alam ko lang ay gustong-gusto ko ng tumaba.
Nakadaupang palad ko lahat ng mga anak ni Auntie Vangie, maliban kay Renoir. Nahihiya akong makausap sila, ngunit proud akong humarap sa kanila. Alam kong hindi naman nakakahiya ang aking kasuotan.
First time kung makadalo sa kasal ng mga Iglesia ni Cristo. Ito rin ang una kung pagkakataong makadalo sa kasal ng mga anak ni Auntie Vangie. Noong kasal ni Renoir, sinadya kung hindi dumalo sapagkat sadya yatang hindi kami imembeta ni Auntie dahil sa isyung kinasangkutan ko kay Emily. At dahil na rin siguro sa kadahilaanang kapapanaganak lamang noon ng aking asawa.
Na-enjoy ko ang venue at mga pagkain. Masayang-masaya ako dahil naging bahagi ako ng pag-iisang-dibdib nila. It's a wonderful experience for me! Naging malapit pa ako sa aking kamag-anak.
Nakauwi kami ng mga alas-onse ng gabi. Nanghinayang kami ni Emily dahil hindi namin sinama si Zillion. Maaari rin naman palang magdala ng anak, tulad ng iba. Disin sana'y napansin at nakilala rin ang aming anak.
Agosto 30, 2011
Pasado alas-10 ng umaga, umalis na kaming magpamilya sa Caloocan. Nakarating kami sa mainit naming bahay ng bandang-ala-una ng hapon.
Nabitin ako sa long weekend. Kulang! I wished wala pa rin pasok bukas. Kaya lang, imposible. Wala na ang bagyong Mina. Wala ng rason para i-suspend ang klase.
Kaya, namasyal kami sa CCP. Tamang-tama, palubog na ang Haring Araw. Enjoy na enjoy si Ion sa kakatakbo sa damuhan. Naligayahan din ako habang pinapanuod siya.
Agosto 31, 2011
Nakakabitin ang bakasyon! Parang ang bigat ng katawan ko. Ayaw ko pang pumasok, pero kailangan dahil maraming bata ang mawawalan ng karunungan at maraming trabaho ang maiiwanan.
Sinalubong nga ako ng mga paperworks. Form 2. Frequency of errors. Dumagdag pa ang Family Information ng mga bata. Ang daming data na dapat kunin sa bata. Kulang ang isang araw para matapos. Kailangan pang interbyuhin ang mga magulang. Iniasa yata ng NSO sa mga guro ang trabahong ito! Nakakainis. Dapat sana ay nagko-compute ako ng first grading grades ng mga mag-aaral ko.
Umuwi akong stress. Pero sinalubong naman ako ng magandang balita.
Mag-o-orientation na si Emily sa Subic ngayong Setyembre 10. Nangangahulugan lamang ito na matutuloy siya sa Japan. Natutuwa akong malamang matutuloy na siya.
Setyembre 1, 2011
Hindi ako pumasok. Kahapon pa lang ay nakaplano na ang pagliban ko sa klase. Ang dami ko kasing nakatambak na paper works. First grading grade computation. Report sa masteral class. Atbp. hindi ko kakayaning gawin kung sa school ko gagawin. Kailangang um-absent ng isang araw para ma-accomplish.
Tamang-tama naman ang pag-absent ko kasi nag-diarrhea ako. Iwas kahihiyan.
Natapos ko naman ang 80% ng mga gawain ko. Okey na iyon kesa sa wala. At least hindi na ako mahuhuli sa submission.
Dumating si Mommy Ofie ng bandang hapon, pero tumungo rin kina Edward pagkalipas ng ilang oras. Akala ko ay mananatili na naman sa bahay. Medyo nahihirapan kasi kami ni Emily sa tuwing andiyan siya. Walang privacy. Mabigat sa budget. Ngunit okey lang naman sana na mamalagi muna siya ng ilang araw. Tutal pupunta na rin naman si Emily sa Caloocan para sa paghahanda ng kanyang orientation sa Setyembre 10.
Setyembre 2, 2011
Tinatamad akong pumasok ng araw na ito. Binuksan ko nga ang telebisyon at nanood ako ng balita. Nagbakasakali akong may suspension ng klase. Ngunit nabigo ako. Ang pag-ulan ay hindi naging dahilan ng pagsuspend. Huminto din kasi ito agad.
No choice..pumasok ako. Nagturo sa dalawang sections. Pero kinalaunan, hindi na, kasi kailangan kong gawin ang mga report na pinapagawa sa amin. Complicated. Madugo. Dapat bigyan ng maraming oras at dedikasyon.
Mabuti na lamang ay kakaunti lamang ang pumasok sa mga pupils ko. Kaunti lang ang mga sinaway ko. Pero, kahit ganun, malimit pa rin akong magsaway at sumigaw. Nakakapraning kasi ang sobrang ingay nila, samantalang may activity naman akong binigay – iyon ay sagutan nila ang mga activities na hindi nasagutan sa skillbook from page 1 to page 149. Yon lang naman! Hindi pa nila magawa.
Hapong-hapo ako nang dumating ako sa bahay. Mabuti na lang ay sinalubong ako ni Zillion ng matamis niyang mga ngiti. Nawala ang pagod ko.
Setyembre 3, 2011
Maaga akong pumunta sa PLP dahil ako ang reporter sa Human Behavior in Educational Institution, at saka kailangan kung gawin ito dahill absent ako noong nakaraang Sabado.
Nanginginig ako nang pumunta ako sa harapan ng mga kaklase ko upang magsimula ng report. Mabuti nawala ito nang nakita ko ang reaksyon nila sa anekdota ko tungkol sa conflict namin ni Ninang Elsa. Sinabi ko sa kanila na malaki ang maitutulong niyon sa topic ko. Naging attentive naman sila. Interesting at suitable kasi iyon sa types, sources, stages at antecedent of conflict.
Naging vocal sila. Nagkaroon ng kulay ang discussion dahil sa motivation ko. Nakita kong humanga sila sa akin. Although bihira nilang marinig ang boses ko, alam kong napahanga ko sila. May laman kasi ang bawat tinuturan ko.
Hindi rin nila kinundena ang ginawa kong pananahimik noong nagpaparinig na si Mam Elsa. Bagkus, pinayuhan ako ng iba na mag-self-assess ako at makipag-negotiate.
Sayang lamang kasi wala noon si Dr. Rivas. hindi niya natunghayan ang report ko. paano niya kaya niya ako mabibigyan ng tamang grade? Di bale, alam naman ng mga naroon ang uri ng pakareport ko. At pasalamat ako dahil natapos na rin ang pinagpaguran ko, although hindi ko nagamit ang powerpoint na inihanda ko.
Paglabas namin, kinamayan ako ng isa kong kaklaseng lalaki. Congrats daw. Nag-thank you ako at nginitian ko siya. I never thought that he would react that way. It only means that he appreciated my endeavor.
I was so glad!
Pag-uwi ko, niyakag ko agad ang akong mag-ina patungong Rizal Park. Nasa kainitan kami ng pagliliwaliw nang bumuhos ang malakas na ulan. Kaya naman, hindi na kami nagtagal doon. Nang humina ang patak ng ulan, umalis na kami. Dumiretso na lamang kami sa HP at namili.
Gabi, bigla na lang nagtampo at nagsalita ng kung anu-ano ang aking asawa. Pagkatapos iyon na malaman niya na nanuod ako, kasama ang iba kong co-teachers, ng ballet show na Lola Basyang. Nainggit siya kasi hindi natuloy ang pag-treat ko kay Kaylee doon. Nakakatawa siya! Samantalang pilit ko namang pinapasaya sila. Ang lakad ng barkada ay lakad ng barkada. Kaya nga, pinapasyal ko naman sila madalas para wala siyang masabi sa akin. Iyon pala, may masasabi pa ring masama. Wala na akong malugaran. Hindi ko naman ililihim ang bagay na iyon dahil karapatan ko iyon. Ang akin lamang ay wag siyang magtampo o magalit. Wala naman akong ginagawang masama e.
Setyembre 4, 2011
Nung gabi ding iyon, inalo ko siya. Binuhat ko siya papasok sa kuwarto dahil nag-e-emote siya sa sala. natawa kami sa ginawa ko. Kahit medyo mabigat siya ay kinaya ko siyang ipasok sa loob. Nagtawanan kami..
Maaga akong bumangon para sa Alay Lakad na dadaluhan ko. Alas-kwatro ng umaga ay nasa renvezdouz na ako. Nakakainis lang dahil wala pa doon ang mga kasama ko. Hindi naman nila sinabing sa school pala magkikita-kita bago pumunta sa Pedro Gil. Tapos sinabihan pa ako ni Mam Dadula na walang pakisama. Ang sarap sagutin. Nakapagtimpi lang ako. Wala pa ba akong pakisama? Eh naroon nga ako para sumama. Buwisit! Balahurang guro!
Nag-treat si Mia ng breakfast sa Mc Do. Apat kami. Si Lester. Si Joel. Siya. At ako. Ang saya at ang sarap ng libreng almusal. Nakakawala ng pagod at antok. Magiging controversial na naman kami malamang pagkatapos niyon at kapag nai-upload ko ang mga pictures namin.
Sobrang init ng panahon ng araw na ito. Hindi rin ako nakatulog. Kaya nang bandang hapon, namasyal kaming mag-anak sa may CCP. Nagpahangin kami doon hanggang 5:30 ng hapon. Naligahayan si Zillion ng husto dahil nagkapagtakbo-takbo siya sa green lawn doon.
Setyembre 5, 2011
Maghapon ako ng kakasaway sa mga estudyante kong pasaway. Pag-uwi ko sa bahay, nagsaway uli ako -- pero kay Zillion naman. Ok lang naman dahil anak ko siya.
Setyembre 6, 2011
Pumasok ako ng maaga para makapag-internet doon. Ngunit naharang ako sa Guidance Office. Tumulong ako sa pagbilang ng report card at plastic cover para sa Grade V. At hindi lang iyon ang hindi ko inaasahang mangyari. Isa pa dito ay ang pagpaparinig ni Mam L. sa amin ni Mam Ana. Ito na yata ang pinakagrabeng parinig na ginawa niya. Nakakarindi na. Akala ko ay titigil na siya dahil wala naman kaming sinasabing masama laban sa kanya. Ngunit para yatang tumitindi ang galit niya sa amin.
Sa inis ko, nag-post ako sa FB ng ganito: “Nagparinig na naman siya. Hindi na lang sabihin ng direkta. Parang siyang tindera ng bulok na isda sa talipapa.” Nagtanong agad si Ging-gang kung sino ang kaaway ko. Kako, gurong walang professionalism.
Grabe ang ugali. Kaya siguro lumala ang skin disease niya. Kumakalat na. Obvious na nakakarma na dahil sa mga sugat sa mag katawan at mukha. Hay! Kawawang nilalang.. Hindi na lang magpakabuti para magustuhan ng mga kasamahan. Halata naming halos galit sa kanya lahat ng mga kaguruan ng Gotamco.
Wala na akong pakialam kung ninang ko siya. Magsulian na kami ng kandila. Tutal, hindi naman ako ang pumili sa kanya para maging ninang namin sa kasal. No choice lang kami, ika nga.
Setyembre 7, 2011
Since, dumating kahapon si Nanay Inday, may nakasama na aking mag-ina sa pagpunta sa Caloocan. Andami pa naman nilang bitbit. Siguro, mga limang bag lahat ang kanilang dala-dalahan. Nakarating naman daw sila ng maayos.
Pagkaalis nila, naglinis ako ng kuwarto. Naglaba.Ginawa ko rin ang aking LP. Saka lamang ako nagkaroon ng tahimik na paggawa at pag-iisip. But I'm sure, mami-miss ko ang aking anak.
Naging inspired akong magturo dahil nagsimula na kahapon ang pagkakaroon namin ng field study student. Nag-o-observe sa bawat kilos at sinasabi ng mga guro at mga bata. Ngunit gayunpaman, hindi ako na-intimidate sa kanilang presensiya. Bagkus, ako ay nagkaroon ng mas mahusay na talakayan. Hamon sa akin ang pagkakataong ito. Samantalang ang isa kung kaguro ay pinaaalis niya ang mga ito. Ayaw niyang may ibang tao sa kuwarto niya tuwing siya ay magtuturo. Ayaw niya marahil na malaman nila ang uri ng kanyang pagkaguro at pagtuturo.
Tinulungan ko si Mam Ana na compute-n ang mga grades ng mga bata sa subject niya. Since, tapos na ako sa aking grades, tinanggap ko ang trabahong ito, kahit may mga gawain din akong dapat tapusin. Okey lang dahil gusto kong makatulong sa kanya at kapag dumating naman ang araw na kailangan ko ang tulong niya ay matutulungan niya rin ako. Give and take, ika nga.
Grabe ang sakit ng right scrotum ko ng gabing iyon. Mapapaigting ako tuwing ako ay gagalaw. Apektado ang puwitan ko. Para akong laging naiihi. Kailangan ko na talagang ipa-check up ang aking sarili. Marami na akong nararamdaman sa aking sarili.
Setyembre 8, 2011
Nag-internet ako sa school habang nagko-compute ng mga grades ni Mam Ana sa HeKaSi. Sa labas lang ako ng computer room pumiwesto upang maiwasan ang anumang sasabihin ng mga co-teachers ko. Ayoko ng makarinig ng masama laban sa akin o sa kapwa ko mga new teachers.
Nakakapagod pa rin kahit nagbigay lang ako ng summative test sa mga bata. Hindi pa rin sila tumatahimik, lalo na ang Section 5. Sila ang nag-ubos ng energy ko. Grabe talaga ang mga attitude nila. Parang mga special children. Sawayin mo, titigil naman, pero, maya-maya, andun na naman. Wala ng kinakatakutan. Paluin ko man ng sapatos ko, wala pa rin sawa sa kapapasaway. Antagal pa naman ng isang oras. Nakakainip. Para akong pinapatay sa pagkainip. Kung di lamang ako susunod sa oras, gusto ko ng lumabas ng maaga sa klase nila.
Terible!
Setyembre 9, 2011
Nabigla yata siguro si Ninang Elsa sa pagpasok ko sa office. Nginitian niya ako. Wala akong nagawa kundi ngumiti rin. Alam ko, hindi pa lipas ang galit niya sa akin. Akala niya lang siguro ay kung bisita ako, kasi naka-isputing ako. It's okey, at least, I have shown her that I'm ready for reconciliation.
Naging bayani ako in a little way bago nagsimula ang klase. Binuhat ko ang duguang Grade 2 pupil patungong clinic. Nabagok ang ulo nito sa hagdan. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam na nakatulong ako. Hindi man ako napasalamatan ng mga amgulang ng batang iyon, na aming kapitbahay, ay ok lang. Alam ko na thankful sila sa ginawa kong pagtulong sa anak nila.
Setyembre 10, 2011
Wala talagang klase sa PLP dahil may Intrams sila. Kaya pagkatapos ng isang subject, umuwi na kami. Nakapaglaba tuloy ako at nakapaglinis ng bahay. Nag-online din ako. At bandang alas kUwatro ng hapon, tumungo ako sa bahay nina Janelyn dahil birthday ng kanyang bunsong anak. Imbitado rin sina Mareng Lorie, Pareng Lester at Pareng Joel. Nagkainan, nag-inuman at nagkuwentuhan kami. Napagkuwentuhan namin si Ninang. Nalaman ko tuloy ang mga grievances nila kay Mam L pati ang mga hindi kaaaya-ayang gawain niya sa school. I realize na hindi pala ako ang nag-iisang kaaway niya. Marami kaming galit at inis sa ugali niya. Hindi tuloy namin mapigilang isiping ang mga sugat niya sa katawan ay sanhi ng kanyang masamang pag-uugali.
Nakipagvideoke muna ako sa mga bisita bago ako nagpaalam. Alas otso y medya na iyon. Medyo may amats na ako, kaya nagdesisyon na akong umuwi, kahit andun pa si Sir Joel.
Setyembre 11, 2011
Nalungkot ako nang malaman ko na hindi natuloy ang orientation ni Emily sa Subic. Ibig lamang nitong sabihin, matatagalan pa ang kanyang pag-alis. O kung minalas-malas pa, baka hindi pa matuloy. Huwag naman po sana. Di bale ng delayed, wag lamang stopped.
Mga bandang alas-tres ng hapon, dumating ang aking mag-ina. Dadalo kasi kami sa birthday party ni Sharla Mae Tusi, isa sa aking mga pupils. Pero bago sila dumating, nakapamili na ako ng groceries, pati ng regalo.
Setyembre 12, 2011
Nakakatamad pumasok. Bitin ang weekend. Pero wala akong magawa. Kelangang kumayod. Hindi ko dapat kinatatamaran ang bread and butter ko at ang pagpapalaganap ng karunungan sa mundo. Dapat maging ehemplo ako sa mga bata na pahalagahan ang edukasyon.
Kaya lamang itong mga kasamahan ko sa Grade V ang mga walang pagpapahalaga sa pagkatuto ng mga bata. Kapag naisipang huwag magpalitan, hindi na kami magpapalitan. Kawawa ang mga hindi natuturuan. Tulad ngayong araw, hindi na naman kami nagpalitan. Lugi ang Section 2 at 5 dahil hindi ako nakapagturo sa kanila.
Nakakainis pa dahil nang cheneck ang lesson plan namin, hinahanapan pa ako ng plan sa mga araw na wala namang pasok o sa mga araw na nag-e-exam ang mga bata. Hindi ko lang nalagyan ng note, akala na nila ay napakalaking pagkakamali. Dapat tanungin nila kung nagtuturo ba ako o hindi. Ang ganda nga ng lesson plan ko o kaya kumpletong-kumpleto ang date, hindi naman pala ako nagtuturo. Useless ang plan ko.
Mahirap lang magsalita. Gusto kasi nilang maging bida sa paningin ng principal. Ang mali ay nagiging tama. Ang tama ay minamali. Hay! Ang buhay nga naman. Wala na akong nagawang tama. Hindi ko naman kailangan ng papuri. Huwag naman sanang masyado gawing mali ang efforts ko. Konting diperensya sana ay huwag ng pabigatin. Nakakasama kasi ng loob. Ang iba nga sa amin ay halos ayaw na magturo. Gusto ng puro pahinga. Konting sakit ng katawan ay hindi na magpapalitan.
Setyembre 13, 2011
Maaga akong nagising dahil binigyan ako ni Mam Rose ng assignment sa Science Quest nila na gaganapin sa araw na ito. Timer ako sa quiz bee. Hindi ako nakahindi kahapon. Pero bago ako bumangon, tinatamad ako. Nagdadalawang-isip ako kung papasok ako o hindi. Nainis kasi ako sa kanya kahapon dahil hindi man lang niya naipaliwanag sa principal namin kung ano ang nagkulang ko sa lesson plan. Hindi niya sinabing walang lesson plan pag may exam at pag holidays. Mas pinagtakpan pa niya si Sir Erwin na hindi naman talaga nagsusulat ng lesson plan.
Ayaw ko sanang magamit niya ang time ko samantalang hindi naman siya nakakatulong sa akin. Sinisira niya pa ako. Ngunit naisip ko ang nababawas sa service credit ko. Kapag kailangan- kailangan kong um-absent baka wala na akong magamit na kredito. Kaya, pumunta pa rin ako. Nauna pa nga ako sa kanya. Nakakainis! Sabi niya alas-7. Ni hindi na ako nag-almusal para lang ipakitang punctual ako. Iyon pala 9AM na magsisimula. Busiwit!
Wala namang kabuluhan ang pagiging timer ko. Pwede naman palang maging timer ang quizmaster. Sayang lang ng time ko.
Setyembre 14, 2011
Naging masigla ako sa pagtuturo ngayong araw, kaya lang pagkatapos kong magturo sa dalawang klase, hindi na naman kami nagpalitan. Busy na naman ang isa naming co-teacher. Napilitan tuloy ako magturo ng ibang lesson o topic sa advisory class ko ng walang plano. Pero ayos lang.
Nagpabasa din ako dahil iyon ang bilin ng principal. Alamin daw namin kung sino ang non-reader. Napag-alaman ko na may tatlo pa na hindi marunong magbasa. Sayang may absent pa. Hindi ko tuloy malaman kung non-reader pa sila o hindi.
Naawa ako sa dalawang non-readers. Kaya, sinulatan ko ang kanilang mga magulang. Sabi ko, handa akong tumulong para makabasa ang kanilang anak. Maluha-luha pa ang isa dahil sa concern ko sa kanila. Magde-devote ako ng time para lang sa kanila.
Gabi, inihanda ko na ang mga babasahin nila. Ginawa ko iyon sa powerpoint. Sana makatulong ako sa kanilang pagkatuto.
Setyembre 15, 2011
Inaway na naman ako ni Emily bago ako pumasok sa school. Ayaw niya akong nakikitang nagco-computer habang siya ay naglilinis. Bakit ganun siya? Resposibilidad sa mga mag-aaral ko ang ginagawa ko. Dapat niyang maintindihan na may tungkulin akong dapat gampanan. Hindi na dapat niya iasa sa akin ang pangangalaga kay Zillion. At saka hindi naman ako pabayang ama. Inaasikaso ko rin naman kapag may ginagawa siya. Nagkataon lang na naglalambing na sa kanya ang bata. Ayaw na sa akin. So, kailangan na niyang itigil ang paglilinis, na makakapaghintay pa naman. Hindi e, nagsalita pa siya na akala mo ay wala akong silbi. Magwawala pa raw siya. Sinagot ko siya. Mas malakas ang boses ko. Ginawa ko pa, pumasok ako ng maaga sa paaralan ng hindi nagtanghalian.
Nalungkot ako sa pangyayari. Kumain ako ng mag-isa. Ngunit dahil dito nakagawa ako ng sanaysay na may pamagat na “Hindi Ako Tunay na Guro”. Inilagay ko ito sa Notes sa FB ko.
Dahil sa nangyari, ganado akong magturo. Nagsimula na rin ako sa aking kawanggawa. Pinabasa ko si Vincent. Nagamit ko na ang ginawa kong powerpoint kagabi at kanina, since pumayag na rin ang ina niya. Naging masaya na rin ako kahit paano dahil may nagagawa ako sa ibang tao. Iyon nga lang, hindi ako maintindihan ng asawa ko.
Hindi kami nagkikibuan nang umuwi ako. Okey lang sanay ako sa ganong set-up.
Setyembre 16, 2011
Hindi pa rin kami nagkikibuan ni Emily. Tapos umalis pa ako sa bahay ng maaga. Pero may dahilan naman, kailangan kong dumalo sa forum tungkol sa dengue dahil kasali ang ilan sa mga pupils ko.
Maagang natapos ang forum kaya, nai-treat pa kami ni Mam Ana ng lunch sa Chowking-HP. Birthday niya bukas kaya nag-blowout na siya ng maaga. Sayang wala si Lester.Wala din si Sir Climacosa. Mabuti nga at pinili niya ang journalism.
Past two o'clock dumating sa school ang mag-ina ko. Pupunta daw sa Caloocan dahil nagtext si Rosa na kailangan niyang mag-renew ng passport at ang daming rashes ni Zillion. Mabuti na lang nakautang ako ng isang libong peso kay Lester. Ibinigay ko ito sa kanya para malakad niya ang passport niya.
Nag-online ako ng gabing iyon. Naka-chat ko si Tina Sus. Inimbitahan niya ako sa reunion naming magkaklakase dito sa Manila. Sabi niya, planuhin daw namin ni Jumar para matuloy talaga. Nag-confirm ako at nangakong planuhin ang pagkita-kita namin.
Kahit hindi kami masyadong close, alam kong magiging masaya ako sa araw na iyon.
Setyembre 17, 2011
Nagtext si Emily nang nasa bahay na nila siya. Galit na galit siya kay Mam Ana. Nagselos siya kahapon. Hindi lang ako nagreply kagabi dahil gabing-gabi na. Hindi tuloy ako nakatulog ng maigi sa kakaisip kung bakit ganoon ang iniisip niya sa amin. Pati ang pagbigay ni Mam ng polo sa akin ay nabigyan niya ng kulay. Grabe! Hindi ko pa ginagawa, para sa kanya ay ginawa ko na. Gawin ko na lang kaya!
Nakakahiya kay Mam Ana kapag nalaman niya ito. Hindi ito mangyayari dahil may kanya-kanya kaming pamilya. Kung maganda man ang samahan namin ay bunga iyon ng magandang pakikipagkapwa-tao namin sa isa’t isa. Sadya lang talagang malisyosa ang isip ng asawa ko.
Umaga, tinext ko siya. Sinabi ko na mali ang iniisip niya. Sabi niya “O2 na lage nlng me mali! At kw un tma!..un 1k l q n galing ky pare. Hnd naman un ang kinagagalit q. ska pdi b, dumistancia n yang Ana n yan!” Later, ito ang text niya: “Ayoko na mkipag away sau…”
Mabuti na lang hindi ako naapektuhan ng isyung ito habang nagrereport ako sa subject ni Ninong Rollie. Naibigay ko ang best ko. I think, isa ako sa pinakamahusay na nag-report. Sa tingin ko, satisfied si Dr. Soriano. Na-catch up ko lahat ng atensyon nila. Pinalakpakan din ako pagkatapos ko kahit hindi sinabi ni Sir.
Nakakatulong talaga ang maagang paghahanda at matindiang pag-aaral ng report topic.
Nakatext ko si Epr. Niyayaya ko siyang gumimik sa Sabado. Hindi sya humindi. Hindi rin siya nag-confirm. Bahala na kung matuloy kami. Basta mahalaga, ipinaalam ko sa kanya na handa akong gumasta para sa pagkikita namin. Matagal na rin kasi kaming hindi nagkainuman at nagkasama.
Setyembre 18, 2011
Since, napakakulit ng agent ng ProFiends na nagbigay sa akin ng brochure ng house-and-lot, pinagbigyan ko siya sa house tripping na iniaalok niya. Alas-nuwebe ng umaga, nagkita kami sa Savemore sa Edsa-Rotonda at tumungo kami sa Cavite kung saaan naroon ang Lancaster. Nagustuhan ko naman ang mga bahay na ini-offer nila pati ang prseyo, ngunit nagdududa ako sa kakayahan kong makabayad ng monthly amortization, gayong hindi pa nakakaalis si Emily. Dahil sa kapipilit niya at ng kanyang manager, nag-sign ako ng kung anu-ano at nangakong magbabayad ng reservation fee sa September 22. Ngunit ang totoo, nag-iisip na ako ng dahilan kung paano sasabihing ayaw ko na. Gusto kong magkabahay ng maganda pero ayokong ikumpromiso ang sahod ko. darating din siguro ang panahon na may kakahayan na kaming bumili ng bahay sa hindi hulugang paraan. Mapapamahal pa kasi kami kung hulugan.
Nakauwi ako ng bandang 2PM. Nag-take-a-nap ako at pagkatapos pumunta ako ng HP para bumili ng school supplies at candies na ibebenta ko.
Pasado alas-sais ng gabi, dumating na si Padi. Mag-iinuman kami. Nagluto muna ako ng chopsuey saka kami tumagay ng beer. Habang nag-iinuman, nagpi-Facebook kami. Tinuturuan ko siya. Ikinatuwa naman niya ang pagkakaroon namin muli ng bonding time. Kapag wala lang naman si Emily saka namin ito nagagawa.
Setyembre 19, 2011
Bumangon ako ng maaga dahil nakatakda kaming pumunta sa MOA para manuod ng educational films doon. Bitbit namin ang mga nagsipuntang mga mag-aaral. Very educational ang mga palabas para sa akin. Hinahamon nito ang bawat isa na tumulong para sa pagligtas ng Mother Earth. Aywan ko lang sa mga bata, na akyat-baba ng sinehan. Nakakainis! Pati doon ay dinala nila ang pagiging pasaway nila.
Naglunch kami sa Mang Inasal, kasama ang aming principal. Wala lang uli si Sir Erwin. Wala rin si Sir Rey. Pagkatapos niyon, umuwi na kami. Maya-maya, pinatext ako kay Lester. Absent daw kung hindi babalik sa school. So, bumalik ako ng school. Nag-meeting lang pala si Sir. Kakainis! Dapat sana ay nakatulog ako.
Pumunta uli si Padi sa bahay. Nag-dinner kami at hindi uminom ng alak. Nag-upload lang ako ng mga pictures niya sa Sofitel dahil hiniram niya ang camera ko. Umuwi din siya pagkalipas ng dalawang oras.
Setyembre 20, 2011
Nagturo ako kay Vincent Butiong magbasa. Napag-alaman ko na mahirap na siyang turuan. Talo pa niya sa kahinaan ng memorya si John Mari, ang naging tutee ko sa GSATI. Grabe! Napakahirap niyang isaulo ang mga 3-letter words. Paulit-ulit kami. Mahirap din iunat ang phonic knowledge niya. Hindi niya ma-pronounce ng tama ang F at Z. Nababaligtad pa niya ang ibang sounds.
Parang gusto kong umurong sa pagtulong ko. Ngunit naisip ko ang binitawan kong salita sa kanyang ina, na umasa din sa tinuran ko. Kaya naman, sisikapin ko na napabasa siya. Kailangan kong magtimpi, magtiyaga at maging matulungin.
Hamon ito sa akin. Pasasaan ba’t makakabasa rin siya. Darating ang panahon, pasasalamatan din niya ako.
Setyembre 21, 2011
Ang pangalawang araw ng pagtuturo ko kay Vincent ay naging medyo madali kaysa kahapon. Mas mahusay siyang magbasa sa Filipino kumpara sa English. Pero naniniwala akong magagawa kong matuto siya sa parehong wika.
Nainis akong malaman na sapilitan pala ang pagkuha ng lapel mic ay Sir Gali. Kaya nanindigan akong hindi kumuha. Sinabi ko kay Mam Rose na marami akong binabayaran. At nang makausap ako ni Sir, hindi naman niya ako napilit. Bagkus, tinanong niya lang ako kung ilan ang anak ko. Nalaman tuloy ng iba kong co-teachers na tatlo na ang aking anak.
Okey lang naman. Hindi ko ikinahihiya ang mga anak ko, pati ang nakaraan ko at ng asawa ko. Wala silang karapatang husgahan kami. They only knew my name, not my story.
Ang tantiya ko, nabasa ni Sir Gali ang sanaysay kong “Hindi Ako Tunay na Guro” na inilagay ko sa FB account ko. Mabuti naman kung ganoon. At least mauunawaan niya ako. Sana mas maraming makabasa niyon.
Setyembre 22, 2011
Maaga akong umalis ng bahay. Tumungo ako sa D.O. upang humingi ng permit-to-study forms. Mabuti’t nasabi ni Lester kay Mareng Lorie na kailangan ko niyon. Ang huli ang nagsabi sa akin na sa division office pala makakasecure ng copies.
Nabigyan din naman ako agad. Kaya nakatungo pa ako sa City University of Pasay at nakapagbayad ng tuition fee. Nakapagpapirma din ako ng permit to study sa registrar. Tapos nakapagturo pa ako ng magbasa kay Vincent pagdating ko ng school.
Bago magrecess, binitbit ko ang dalawang pupils na nahuli kong pumasok sa aking classroom. Akala ko ay Grade IV sila. Grade 2 palang pala sila at napadaan lang galing sa CR. Umusyuso sa mga tresspassers na nakipaglaro sa aking bata na si Christian. Galit na galit ako sa Grade 4 pupils na tumatambay lagi kundi man sa kuwarto ko ay sa room ni Lester. Napuno ako ng panahon na iyon dahil nabastos ang kuwarto ko. At dahil naririnig ko na ang mga Grade 4 teachers ay kibit-balikat sa katotohanang hind pasaway ang mga bata nila. Sinsabi nilang tahimik ang mga pupils nila at ang Grave V pupils ay maiingay. Nais kong ipaalam na kanila na mali sila sa kanilang akala.
Hindi nakialam si Mam Vi. Si Mam Dadula lamang ang nakausap ko dahil siya ang guro ng tatlong bata na lumabas habang nasa classroom siya ng seksiyong iyon. Hindi naman siya nag-alsa ng boses. Nagalit siya sa mga bata. Si Mam Damatac ang nagalit ng husto dahil naniwala siyang wala siyang kasalanan. Nagpaalam ang dalawang na-involve na iihi ngiunit napadaan sa room ko at tiyempo naman sila ang hindi nakapiglas sa mga kamay ko. Ipinaunawa ko sa dalawang Grade 2 na mali ang ginawa nila. Nadamay sila dahil hindi agad sila umakyat pagkatapos umihi. Umiiyak ang isa pero hindi ko ipinakitang galit na galit ako.
Kay Jericho ako galit nag alit. Siya ang lagi kung nakikita na pumapasok sa room ni Pareng Lester. Minalas siya dahil na-trap siya sa room ko. Hindi ko na ito pinalampas.
Sinamahan ni Sir Joel Guillermo si Jericho sa akin. Pinagalitan ko siya ng husto. Pinaunawa ko ang mga naidudulot nito sa samahan ng mga guro. Hindi man niya maunawaan, alam ko naunawaan ito ng kanyang adviser upang hindi nila isiping pinipersonal ko sila. Tinatama ko lang ang mali ng mga bata. Nais kong makipagtulungan sa kanila upang maiwasan ang hindi pagkakaunawaan.
Bago ko siya pinaakyat, nangako siyang hindi na siya tatambay sa mga rooms ng Grade 5 upang tahimik ang lahat. Pinayo ko rin na kung magtatago lamang siya sa kanyang guro, huwag na lamang siyang pumasok. Imbes mangalakal na lang siya. Narinig iyon ng mga kapwa ko guro sa ikalimang baitang. Alam kong humanga sila sa mga tinuran ko at sa lakas ng loob ko. Hindi kasi nila masabi sa mga guro ng ikaapat na baitang ang mga bagay na ito.
Umaasa akong walang magagalit sa akin dahil sa inakto ko. Sana rin ay maging aral ang pangyayaring iyon para sa aming lahat.
Setyembre 23,2011
Kahapon, nagkausap kami ni Doktora. Sinabi niya sa akin na siya ang magseseminar sa Sabado sa MTAP. Gusti daw niyang sumama sa bic. Pero kinalaon biglang niyang nasabi niya next year mas gusto niya ang magturo ng Math kesa maging computer teacher. Tapos nang tinanong ko siya about MTAP kung saan siya a-attend, sinagot niya ako ng “sa Grade 5”. Nag-isip ako. Bakit? Susulutin niya ang MTAP sa akin? Sinabi pa niyang kaya daw siya ang ipapadala sa seminar dahil lahat daw ng teacher ay kasama sa Subic at wala naman daw nagti-train ng bata sa Math. Balewala pala ang efforts ko. Samantalang hindi ko nga trabaho ay gingawa ko, tapos sasabihin nilang wala ginagawa ang mga trainors.
Nainis ako sa kanya pero patuloy pa rin ako sa pakikipag-usap sa kanya. Kaya lang mas lalo akong nainis nang malaman ko sa grade leader ko na magbabayad ang teacher kung hindi mami-meet ang quota. Dahil dalawa lang ang sasama sa akin, sinabi kong hindi na ako sasama. Ang totoo, masama ang loob ko.
Masama ang loob ko dahil dalawang opportunity ang nawala sa akin: (1) ang makasama sa Ocean Adventure, (2) at ang makasali sa MTAP seminar. Nagagalit ako sa principal dahil may lutong nangyayari. Pangit ang kanyang pamamalakad. Puro pera ang inuuna niya. Ginagawa niyang negosyo ang pagiging principal.
At dahil nasaktan ako sa sinabing walang nagti-train ng MTAP, nagturo ako sa trainees ko. Kahit dalawa lang ang dumating, masigla akong nagturo upang malaman nila na marubdob ang hangarin ko na mapanalo ang school at ginagampanan ko ang responsibilidad ko.
Alas-kuwatro, nagkaroon ng Parents-Teacher Conference. Maraming magulang ang dumating. Natakot sigurong magdala ng walis tambo ang kanilang mga anak sa pagpasok sa Lunes. Gayunpaman, marami pa ring hindi nakadalo. Sadyang matitigas ang ulo ng mga magulang. Namamana tuloy ng mga bata.
Napagod ako sa maghapong iyon. Latang-lata ako. Nawalan din ako gana. Nagtinapay na nga lang ako. Pero hindi ako nawalan ng ganang mag-online. Sinipag akong makipag-chat kina Jul, Joel at Mia.
Sa aming pag-uusap, sumagi sa usapan naming ang galit na nararamdaman ko sa principal dahil sa field trip at MTAP seminar. Ipinaalam koi to sa kanila. Nagshare din si Lester ng pangyayaring naganap kanina between Mareng lorie at Mam Batula.
Naging mahaba at masaya ang aming usapan. Nakatutuwa. Nagyaya din akong magbar-hopping pero walang game sumama. Kaya nag-decide kami ni Mia na mag-food trip. Pumayag ako, since nakaramdam ako ng gutom. Dumaan muna kami kay Joel bago kami kumain sa 7-Eleven. Nagkuwentuhan kami doon saglit. Pero, mas marami kaming napag-usapan ni Mia habang kumakain at pagkatapos. Isa na doon ang isyung kinasangkutan n gaming kumare. Pareho kaming tutol sa ginawa niya at ng kanyang biyenan na si Mam Rose sa teacher ng kanyang anak na si Josh. Ang pagku-question ng grades ay hindi mabuting gawain ng may delikadesang tao. Nakakahiya. Nabawasan ang pagkakilala ko sa kanila. May kakayahan talaga silang manira at i-down ang isang tao para lang sa kanilang pag-angat. Ang taas ng expectation nila sa bata gayong hindi nila nakikita ang behavor nito tuwing nasa classroom. Siguro naman may basehan si Mam Batula para bigyan siya ng gayong mga marka.
Awang-awa ako kay Mam Batula. Parang nakita ko kung paano siya inalipusta ng magmanugang o magbiyenan.
Umikot doon ang usapan namingni Mia. Pero napag-usapan din naming si Lester. Sabi namin sa isa’t isa na mag-iingat kami na magsalita laban kay Mare. Napag-alaman ko rin na nagkaroon pala ng misunderstanding sina Mia at Mareng Lorie.
Hindi ako concern sa mga bagay na ito pero dapat kung malaman at dapat akong makialam ng sa gayon ay maiwasan ko na mangyari ito sa akin. At least, alam ko na ang mga karakas ng bawat isa. Kahit pala kaibigan mo ay maaari mo ring makaaway dahil lamang sa simpleng dahilan o maliit na bagay.
Nakauwi ako ng bahay mga bandang 1:50 na ng umaga. Hindi ako nagsisi sa pakikibonding kay Joel at lalong lalo na kay Mia. Marami akong natutunan. Marami akong dapat pag-aralan.
Setyembre 24, 2011
Maaga pa rin akong pumasok sa aking masteral class, ngunit pagdating ng hapon nakaramdam ako ng matinding antok. Hindi ko na iyon malabanan, kaya nagdesisyon akong hindi pumasok sa period ni Dr. Soriano. Iisipin na lang niya na nasa MTAP seminar ako.
Naidlip lang ako saglit sa bahay. Pagpatak ng alas-dos ng hapon, tumungo ako sa Divisoria upang bumili ng long sleeves checkered polo. Alas-4 na ako nakaalis doon. Nahirapan akong maghanap.
Pasado alas-7:30 naman ako nakarating sa Deparo. Nagulat ko sila sa aking pagdating. Natuwa din sila sa paslubong kung icecream kahit medyo tunaw na ito. Tuwang-tuwa naman si Zillion nang Makita ako. Miss na miss namin ang isa’t isa.
Sa pagod at antok ko, maaga akong nakatulog. Mabuti na lamang ay hindi ako inatake ng sakit sa puwitan ko. Hindi ako nahirap humiga. Ngunit, dalawang beses pa rin akong bumangon sa madaling araw para umihi. Ok lang, at least nakakatulog ako pagkatapos magbanyo.
Setyembre 25, 2011
Nakatulog talaga ako ng matagal. Late na nga ako nakapag-almusal. Tapos, naidlip din ako bago mag-lunch at bago ako umalis. Pumunta lang yata ako doon para magpahinga, e. Ayo slang naman. Naunawaan naman ako ng biyenan at asawa ko. Natuwa pa nga sa presenya ko. Ako lang kasi ang bisita nila sa birthday ni Mama Mila.
Alas-kuwatro ako umalis ng Deparo. Pasado alas-siyete naman ako nakauwi sa bahay. Nagbabad agad ako ng mga damit, nagsulat ng lesson plan at nagsagot ng take home test.
Setyembre 26, 2011
Maaga akong pumasok kahit may banta ng bgayo. Gusto ko lang mag-internet doon bago ako magturo ng pagbabasa kina Vincent at Jeamar. Ngunit pagpatak ng alas-onse. sinuspende na ang klase. Hindi ako masayado nagulat. Alam ko na ang mangyayari.
Kaya, bakasyon grande ako ngayon. Ginugol ko ang aking oras sa pagpe-facebook. Naidlip muna ako siyempre. Nag-encode din ako sa Pahilis ko. gusto ko na itong matapos bago ko naman matapos ang Tisa ni Maestro ko.
Setyembre 27, 2011
May bagyong Pedring, kaya walang kaming pasok. Nag-download ako ng videos sa YouTube na magagamit ko sa pagbabasa kina Vincent at Jeamar. At least, may pakinabang ang bakasyon ko. Kaya lang, agad na-lowbat ang laptop ko. At dahil brownout, choice ako, kundi mahiga ng mahiga maghapon. Ginawa ko rin ang assignment ko sa Stat pero hindi nakaya ng powers ko. Tinigil ko na lamang ito.
Ang lakas ng hangin. Baha na rin daw ayon sa mga radio reporters. Naalala ko tuloy noong Bagyong Ondoy. Nasa bahay ako noon ng dati kong biyenan. May mga kasama. Ngayon, nag-iisa ako. Hindi naman ako nalulungkot. Sumagi lang sa isip ko.
Pasado alas-otso na ng gabi nang nagkakuryente. Sayang, wala ng load ang broadband ko. Nag-type na lang ako ng Pahilis, habang nanunuod ng balita tungkol sa bagyo. Nalaman ko ang bagsik ni Pedring. Mas malala pa daw sabi ng isa kaysa kay Ondoy. Tsk tsk!
Setyembre 28, 2011
Sumilip na si Haring Araw kaya inakala kong may pasok na. Kaya lang, pagdating ko sa paaralan, wala palang mga bata. Walang pumasok. Sayang! Natapos ko na sana ang paglilinis.
Gayunpaman, suewrte pa rin ako dahil required pa lang kaming manatili ng school hanggang hapon. Kaya nagawa ko ang ibang paperworks. Nakapaglinis din ako ng classroom ko.
Pasado alas-singko na nang sabihing pwede na kaming umuwi. Pagdating ko naman ng bahay, paglilinis uli ang inatupag ko. Ang resulta, sumakit ang likod ko.
Setyembre 29, 2011
Hindi dumating si Jeamar para maturuan kong magbasa. Si Vincent lang tuloy ang matuto. Malamang siya lang din ang makakabasa bago matapos ang taon.
Wala na naman kuwenta ang araw naming ngayon. Hindi nagpalitan. Pero, nakpagturo ako sa tatlong section. Busy kasi sila sa pag-practice ng volleyball at iba pang sports para sa laban bukas sa JRES. Sinsali nila ako. Hindi ako sumali. Mas ginusto ko pa ang magturo sa advisory class ko kesa makipagplastikan sa iba sa kanila.
Pagkagaling sa school, nag-grocery ako sa Shopwise. Bumili ako ng bigas. Miss ko na kasi ang kumain ng sarili kong sinaing. Saka, parang nararamdaman ko ang gastos kapag panay ang bili ko ng lutong kanin sa labas. Lagi pa akong bitin sa kain.
Pagkatapos kong, gawin ang lesson plan at visual aid, gumawa ako ng powerpoint presentation mula sa isang kuwentong nakaka-inspire. Gagamitin ko ito upang mapaiyak ang mga bata ko. I’m sure, maiiyak din sila pag nabasa nila ito.
Heto ang kuwento:
Pinoy True Love Conversation
Somewhere in Milaor, Camarines Sur, there lived a fourth grader boy who would follow this route to school everyday: He has to cross the rugged plains and cross the dangerous highway where vehicles are recklessly driving to and from.
Once past this highway, the boy would take a short cut, passing by the Church every morning just to say Hi to God, and faithfully say his, "Magandang umaga po" in Bicol dialect. He was faithfully being watched by a Priest who was happy to find innocence so uplifting in the morning,
"Kamusta, Andoy? Papasok ka na?"
"Opo padre ... "he would flash his innocent grin, the priest would be touched. He was so concerned that one day he talked to Andoy.
"From school...", he advised "Do not cross the highway, you can pass through the Church and I can accompany you to the other side of the road...that way I can see that you are home safe...."
"Thank you father ... "
"Why don't you go home ... why do you stay in this church right after school?"
"I just want to say 'Hi' to my friend, God," and the priest would leave the boy to spend time beside the altar, talking to himself, but the priest was hiding behind the altar to listen to what this boy has to say to his heavenly FATHER.
"You know my math exam was pretty bad today, but I did not cheat although my seatmate is bullying me for notes... I ate one cracker and drank my water, Itay had a bad season and all I can eat is this cracker.
Thank you for this! I saw a poor kitten who was hungry and I know how he feels so I gave my last cracker to him ... funny but I am not that hungry.
Look, this is my last pair of slippers ...I may have to walk barefoot next week, you see this is about to be broken... but it is okay....at least I am still going to school.... Some say we will have a hard season this month, some of my classmates have already stopped going to school .... please help them get to school again, please God?
....Oh, you know, Inay hit me again, it is painful, but I know this pain will pass away, at least I still have a mother.... God, you want to see my bruises? I know you can heal them.... Here... here and .... oh ...blood ....I guess you knew about this one huh? Please don't be mad at Inay, she is just tired and she worries for the food in our table and my schooling that is why she hits us....Oh, I think I am in love ... there's this pretty girl in my class, her name is Anita ... do you think she will like me? Anyway, at least I know you will always like me, I don't have to be anybody just to please you, you are my very best friend! Hey your birthday is two days from now!!! Aren't you excited? I am! Wait till you see, I have a gift for you . but it is a surprise! I hope you will like it! Oooops, I have to go ..." then he stood up and calls out, "Padre, padre, I am finished talking to my friend ....
you can accompany me to the other side of the road now"
This routine happens everyday. Andoy never fails. Father Agaton shares this every Sunday to the people in his church because he has not seen a very pure faith and trust in God, a very positive look at negative situations.
One Christmas day, Father Agaton was sick so he could not make it in the Church, he was sent to the hospital. The Church was left to 4 manangs who would chant the rosary in 1000 miles per hour, would not smile and would always find fault in what you do, they were also very well versed in cursing if you irritate them! They were kneeling, saying their kilometric rosary when Andoy, coming from his Christmas party, playfully dashed in.
"Hello God! I ......"
"P----!! (a curse) bata ka!! Alam mo nang may nagdadasal!! Alis!!"
Poor Andoy was so terrified, "Where's Father Agaton? He is supposed to help me cross the street ... and to be able to cross the street I will have to pass by the back door of this church .not only that, I have to greet Jesus. It is His birthday, I have a gift right here....
" Just as he was about to get the gift out of his shirt, the manang pulled his shirt and threw him out of the church. "Susmaryosep!!! (does the sign of the cross fervently) Alis kang bata ka, kung hindi matatamaan ka!!!
So the boy had no choice but to cross the dangerous side of the road in front of the church. He crossed. A fast moving bus came in.
There was a blind curve. The boy was protecting his gift inside his shirt, so he was not looking. There was so little time. Andoy died on the spot. A lot of people crowded the poor boy, the body of a lifeless young boy ...
Suddenly, out of nowhere a tall man in a pure white shirt and pants, a face so mild and gentle, but with eyes full of tears... He came and carried the boy in His arms. He was crying. Curious bystanders nudged the man in white, and asked,
"Excuse me sir, are you related to this child?
Do you know this child?"
The man in white, His face mourning and in agony, looked up and answered,
"He was my best friend . " was all he said. He took the badly wrapped gift in the bloody chest of the lifeless boy, and placed it near His heart.
He stood up and carried the boy away and they both disappeared in sight.
The crowd was curious ...
On Christmas Eve, Father Agaton learned of the shocking news. He visited the house, and wanted to verify about the man in white. He consulted the parents of Andoy.
"How did you know that your son died?"
"A man in white brought him here." sobbed the mother. "What did he say?"
The father answered, "He did not say anything. He was mourning. We do not know him and yet he was very lonely about our son's death, as if he knew our son very well. But there was something peaceful and unexplainable about him.
He gave me my son, and then he smiled peacefully. He brushed my son's hair away from his face and kissed him on his forehead, then he whispered something..."
"What did he say?"
"He said to my boy..." the father began, "Thank you for the gift .... I will see you soon ... you will be with me..." and the father of the boy continued, "and you know for a while, it felt so
wonderful ... I cried, but I do not know why....all I know is I cried tears of joy .... I could not explain it, Father, but when that man left, something peaceful came over me, I felt a deep sense
of love inside ... I could not explain the joy in my heart, I knew my boy is in heaven now but...tell me, Father, who is this man that my son talks to everyday in your church, you should know because you are always there ... except at the time of his death ......"Father Agaton suddenly felt the tears welling in his eyes, with
trembling knees, he murmurred, " ... He was talking to no one ......
but .. GOD...."
Then, pinapuyatan ko ang panunuod ng The 700 Club Asia, Ang gaganda ng mga featured stories. Nakaka-inspired! Gusto ko na uli tuloy magsimba. Sana may magyaya sa akin na magsimba. I missed having a Christian fellowship.
Setyembre 30, 2011
Dapat nasa JRES ako ngayon para sa Palaro. Kaya, lang nagdesisyon na ako kagabi pa na hindi ako pupunta. Saka, kailangan ko maglaba. May obligasyon din ako kay Vincent. Mas importante ito kesa sa pansamantalang objective.
Nakikita ko ang unti-unti pagkatuto ni Vincent. Nakakatuwa. Lalo tuloy akong sinisipag na ipagpatuloy ang aking advocacy.
Maghapon akong nasa advisory class ko. Walang regular na klase daw nga sa palaro. Mabuti naman dahil mas marami akong naipagawa sa mga bata ko. Naipabasa o nabasa ko din sa kanila ang kuwento ng batang nasagasaan, na ginawan ko ng powerpoint kagabi. Na-touch sila. Naiyak ang iba. Sana lang ma-inspire sila nito upang maging positive at maging mabuting bata.
Nag-text kami ni Emily ng bandang alas-8 ng gabi. Sinabi niyang hindi siya makakauwi. Pinapaunta na lamang niya ako kung gusto ko. Sabi ko, hindi ako makakapunta dahil busy ako para sa take home test. Sinabi niya rin na hindi pa siya nagkakaroon ng regla. Pareho kaming nag-aalala. Ayaw ko pang magkaroon agad kami ng second child. Gusto ko munang makapag-abroad siya.
Umaasa ako na delayed lamang siya..
Oktubre 1, 2011
Wala ng kuwenta ang masteral class sa araw na ito. Nag-report lang ang mga hindi nakapag-report. Tapos, nagplano para sa kainang gagawin sa Oct. 8. Okay naman dahil take home naman ang test. Pero, si Sir Soriano, hindi nag-require na magkainan kami. Although, take home din ang final exam namin, hindi kami magpaparty sa Sabado. makakauwi ako ng maaga.
Nagpakabit ako ng tsunamiVPN sa engineer na kakilala ni Mam Leah. Through texting and TeamViewer, nai-install niya sa akin ang parang colorum na broadband. Ang galing dahil hindi na ako maglo-load ng maglo-load ng fifty pesos. Magbabayad na lamang ako ng P150 per month, puwera pa ang professional fee ko na P500 sa engineer. Not bad! Malakas naman ang signal, so far.
Nag-inuman kami ni Padi. Nalango din ako sa isang grande.
Oktubre 2, 2011
Maghapon akong naka-online. Ang galing talaga ng TsunamiVPN.
Maghapon din akong nag-aral, nagsulat, gumawa ng take home test. May pahinga din. Nakapanuod ng tv. At least hindi ako nakadama ng pagkabagot at pagkasawa sa internet. Marami din akong natutunan sa araw na ito.
Nag-text si Emily. sabi niya, sunduin ko daw sila bukas. Okey lang siya?! Parang ayaw niya talagang umuwi dito. Alam naman niyang gabing-gabi na ako kapag umuwi after ng klase. Malamang, hating-gabi na ako makarating sa kanila.
Oktubre 3, 2011
Dumating ang mag-ina ko bago pa ako nakaalis patungong paaralan. Natuwa naman ako sa pagdating nila. Miss na miss ko si Zillion, kaya hindi rin ako agad nakaalis kahit may reading tutorial ako. mabuti na lang wala si Vincent. Ngunit, naroon si Jeamar.
Akala ko ay ayaw niyang magpaturo.
Habang tinuturuan ko siya, napansin ko na mas mahusay siyang magbasa kaysa kay Vincent. Kaunting panahon lamang ay matututo na siya. Siguro, napabayaan lamang niya ang pagbabasa kaya mabagal siyang magbasa.
Hindi nagpalitan pagkatapos ng recess. Easy-easy na naman kami. Nahihirapan ako kapag ganun. Ayoko ng tumatambay sa room habang pinakikinggan ang ingay ng mga bata ko. Mas gusto ko pang magturo.
Nangangamba na kami ni Emily. Wala pa rin siya. Mahigit isang buwan na nang huli siyang niregla.
Oktubre 4, 2011
Darating daw si Mama ngayong araw. Pero nakaalis na ako, wala pa siya. Di bale na magkikita din naman kami pag-uwi ko.
Darating daw si Mama ngayong araw. Pero nakaalis na ako, wala pa siya. Di bale na magkikita din naman kami pag-uwi ko.
Wala si Jeamar nang dumating ako ng paaralan. Si Vincent lamang ang naturuan ko. Ngunit, hindi pa tumatagal, na-high blood ako sa kanya. Grabe! Ang hina ng memorya niya. "Litid" at "kitid" ay paulit-ulit siyang nagkakamali. Ang ikinagalit ko ay ang pagtatagal naman sa "kidlat". Paano ba naman? Ang basa niya dito ay "kidlad". Paulit-ulit. Matagal akong nagkorek sa kanya. Hangganag mapuno ako. Sabi ko, ayoko na siyang turuan dahil ayaw niyang turuan ang sarili niya. Naawa din ako sa kanya, pero mas naawa ako sa sarili ko. Para kasing hindi na siya matututo. Paurong yata. Nung isang araw lang ay inakala kong may natututuhan na siya, pero iyon pala ay mas lumalala ang kahinaan niya.
Tuloy na tuloy na ang selebrasyon ng World Teachers' Day sa Gotamco. Maaga ang pasok ng mga bata bukas. May programang gagawin para sa aming mga guro. Kaya, prinaktis ko ang apat na Grade V pupils ko sa pag-rap. Matagal na silang nagsimula. Dinagdagan ko lang ng ilang linya ang kanta nila. Ayos naman. sana lang ay hindi ako mapahiya bukas.
Nasa bahay na si Mama pagdating ko. Pumayat din siya gaya ko.
Hindi na kami nag-aksaya ng panahon, Since, alam na ni Emily na magka-canvass kami nga ref ngayon, nakabihis na sila. Umalis kaming apat pagkaraan ng ilang sandali. Nag-grocery muna sila, bago kami nagbigay ng down payment para unit na napili namin.
Nakakatuwa naman dahil nagkakaroon na kami ng pridyider. Makakapag-stock na ako ng mga pagkain.
Nakakatuwa din dahil ang pambayad ko sa balance namin ay puro barya. Limang libong pisong barya kasi ang ibinigay sa akin ni Sir Erwin, treasuser ng cooperative namin, nang nag-loan ako ng P10,000.00 kanina. Tinanggap ko dahil pera naman iyon at talagang kailangan ko ng pera.
Binigyan ko si Mama ng P600 dahil kailangan niyang maglakad para sa hearing aid. Sana makatulong ang halagang iyon. Kapos man ako ngayon ay masaya akong nagbigay.
Oktubre 5, 2011
Nabulahaw ang tulog ko nang tumawag ang nanay ni Christian Gonzales upang itanong kung anong oras ang selebrasyon para sa World Teachers' Day. Pasado alas-4 lang iyon ng umaga. Nag-isip na lang tuloy ako ng kung anu-ano. Tapos, nag-Facebook. Binati ko ang mga teachers ko sa SFES, RGCC, co-teachers sa GSATI, si Divina, si Tita Merly, si Auntie Emole at lahat ng teachers sa mundo.
Six-twenty na ako dumating sa school. Nakapila na ang mga bata para sa program na gaganapin. Naroon na rin ang ilan sa mga bata ko. May mga bitbit na plastic flowers at regalo. May placard pang dala ang isa. Nakakatuwa. Alam ko mahal na mahal nila ako. Gustong-gusto nilang magbigay ng regalo pero walang kakayahan ang iba. Okey lang. Hindi mahalaga sa akin ang materyal. Hindi nasusukat sa regalo ang pagiging mahusay na guro. Mas marami kang natanggap, mas marami ang nagpapalakas sa'yo o nagsisipsip sa'yo. Sa akin, hindi na nila dapat gawin iyon, dahil pantay-pantay ang pagtingin ko sa bawat isa.
Naalala ko last year. Nasa Ultra kami. Doon kami nag-celebrate. Parang mas masaya doon. Kaya lang, hindi ako ang isa sa mga napili na dumalo. So, no choice ako kundi magtiyaga sa magulong selebrasyon sa Gotamco. Gayunpaman, naging maligaya rin ako dahil nakasalamuha ko ang pupils ko. Nagpicturan kami. Pinakita ko na masaya ako sa pagdalo nila.
Inantok ako pagkatapos naming kumain kaya umidlip ako sa sofa sa HE room. Paggising ko, nakikanta ako saglit, tapos nakipaglaro na ako ng volleyball. Nag-enjoy ako kahit masakit sa kamay at nakakapawis. Nalaman ko pa kina Mareng Lorie na mahusay pala ako maglaro. Bakit daw hindi ako nahilig sa sports? Kako, mahina ang baga ko.
Nang nakauwi ako, saka ko lang naramdaman ang sakit sa katawan dulot ng paglalaro ng volleyball. Marahil dulot na ito ng tagal ng panahon nang huli akong maglaro niyon.
Pagkaraan din ng ilang sandali, naramdaman ko naman ang sakit sa likod, bandang baba. Matindi ang sakit. Mas masakit ito kesa sa mga pananakit noong mga nakaraang araw. Umiigtad ako kapag napapaunat ako. Ngunit, mas masakit ang maparatangan ng isang bagay na hindi mo ginawa. Oo! Pinaratangan ako ni Emily na may relasyon kami ni Mam Ana. Hindi ito ang una pero ito ang pinakamalalang pagseselos niya. Nakita niya kasi ang mga pictures namin na in-upload ko. Binigyan niya ng kulay ang picture na magkatabi kami sa larawan.
Kaya naman, natulog kaming may tampo sa isa't isa.
Oktubre 6, 2011
Nahirapan ako sa pagtulog, sa pag-ihi at sa pagbangon dahil sa matinding sakit ng lower back ko. Nakakaaray ang sakit. hindi ko kayang tumatayo at maglakad ng matagal, kaya nagpasya akong lumiban sa klase. Nagsabi ako kay Kuya Jhack, since pareho kaming naka-online. Sasabihin niya raw kay Sir Gali.
Inaway ako ni Emily, kahit may nararamdaman ako. Selos na selos pa rin siya. At hindi pa siya nakuntento, tinext pa niya si Mam Ana. Wala akong nagawa dahil mahina ako at may iniinda. Hindi rin siya inurungan ng co-teacher ko. Hanggang pati si Sir Gali ay nakasali. Chinat niya ako. Pinapupunta sa school upang pag-usapan ang bagay na iyon. Gusto niya pa ngang pumunta sa amin. Kako, hindi ko siya mahaharap dahil hindi talaga ako makatayo.
Maghapon akong pinasasalitaan ng mga di magagandang salita ni Emily, gayundin si Mam Ana. Dinadaan ko sa biro ang lahat kahit medyo napipikon na ako. Since galit pa rin siya. Kung anu-ano na ang nulas sa kanyang bibig, gaya ng dati. Kung ilang beses na rin siyang umiyak.
Ideniliber na ang ref na binili namin. Sayang! Hindi pa namin malalamnan kasi wala pang bibili ng panlaman. Ayaw ni Zillion magpaiwan, saka hindi ako pwede.
Malamang hindi uli ako makakapasok bukas. Wala akong maramdaman na pagbawas ng sakit. Lalo pa yatang tumitindi. Nanghihinawa na nga yata ang asawa ko sa pagsisilbi sa akin. Tapos, inis pa siya.
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