The Unconventional Teacher

The kind of teacher I (we) wanted:

1.) Doesn't mind if I sleep during classes and understand why I'm sleepy

2.) Doesn't give much importance to attendance

3.) Doesn't psychologically terrorize me when I fail to pass my projects and fail my quizzes

4.) Doesn't mind if I will be eating my breakfast, lunch, snacks & dinner during classes

5.) Doesn't mind what I wear or if I'm neat enough to be called a "student"

6.) Doesn't require me students memorize the lessons, but require me to understand it

7.)Doesn't yell at me and my classmates' face when we are being noisy

8.) Doesn't mind of his/her class cracks jokes every now and then during classes

9.)Doesn't require you to do things (reports, projects & activities) that you don't enjoy and want to do

10.) Doesn't mind if you leave the class even it isn't time to go yet (allows cutting-classes)

11.) She/he is considerate to all excuses for the absences and tardiness

12.) She/he is thinking fair all the time

13.) She/he is open-minded and not judgmental

14.) She/he is not bookish

15.) She/he is using other methods of learning

16.) She/he listens to all the ideas, simple and sometimes nonsense thoughts of her/his students

17.) She/he knows how to deal with her students without being too lenient and too strict

18.) She/he teach her/his students to spill out their ideas & thoughts in any way possible

19.) She/he will break some strict school policies for her/his students' sake

20.) She/he will find ways for her/his students to learn more than the book and the school offers


The list is still long but, these are the top 20 characteristics of the teacher I wanted to have and wanted to be. These is my bucket list as a teacher. I wanted to be an unconventional teacher that would leave an unforgettable lesson in my students' college days.

Unfortunately, I just achieved few of the things I listed and I think I have limited time for this because I think my career as a teacher is still uncertain.

I always come to class unprepared because I don't have lesson plans or course outlines. I base my daily discussions on what my class wanted to hear or discuss. I don't have definite reference books and textbooks because I don't like being bookish. Sometimes I come to class sleepy (yes, just like the tardy students).

I hope these frustrations will soon be solved.
I hope these bucket list will soon be achieved.

My Mother Turns Gold

My mother turns gold

She got more precious as the year comes.

Multitudes of challenges, problems, and success have been the constant highlights of her life.

It would be an understatement if I would say she's the strongest woman I know,

if there's something that beyond being strong she's that perfect example.

I have caused many problems, disappointments and heartaches, but she remained as my ever supportive and loving mother. I don't know what to do with my life without her.

I love her so much, that the idea of having her makes me thank God everyday for giving me a mother like her (even though I'm not very religious now).

I hope she'll believe me every time I say she don't look old because it is the truth. 

I hope she'll believe me every time I say I LOVE YOU because I even love you more than it's meaning.

I hope she'll believe me sometimes if I would say she should stop worrying things because she shouldn't shoulder all the worries for I am here. 

I hope she'll believe me sometimes if I would say she should stop working (especially household chores) because it wouldn't do good for her health and she can hire someone to do that for her.

Ma, you just don't know how you influence me as I face my life. 

You've been my constant inspiration to do good at all times.

I hope I will not fail you in the future.

I love you so much and

Thank you...

-Your Daughter

Don't Be Afraid of Yourself -- REBLOGGED

I had a great time "italizing" the phrases that describes me. I got this from a random tumblr post :)

Who are you:

• I’m loud.
• I’m sarcastic. 
• I cry easily. 
• I have a bad temper. 
• I’m easy to get along with. 
• I have more enemies than friends.
• I’ve smoked
• I drink coffee. 
•  I clean my room daily.

My appearance:

• I wear make-up. 
• I wear a piece of jewelry at all times.
• I wear contacts.
• I wear glasses. 
• I have braces.
• I change my hair color often.
• I have a piercing.
• I have small feet.

Relationships:

• I’m in a relationship now.
• I’m single.
• I’m crushin’. 
• I’ve missed an ex before.
• I’m always scared of being hurt.
• I’ve told someone I didn’t love them when I did. 
• I’ve been in love more than two times.
• I believe in love at first sight. 

Friendships:

• I have a best friend.  
• I have at least ten REAL friends.
• I’ve gotten a phone call in the last 48 hours from a friend.
• I’ve beaten up a friend. (Sometimes, I want to!)
• I’ve been in a serious fight with a friend.
• I can trust at least five people with my life.

Experiences:

• I’ve been on a plane.
• I’ve taken a taxi.
• I’ve taken a city bus.
• I’ve taken a school bus.
• I’ve made a speech. 
• I’ve been in some sort of club. 

Music:

• I listen to R&B.
• I listen to pop.
• I listen to techno.
• I listen to rock. 
• I’m one of those people who play songs repeatedly until I hate it. 
• I download music. 
• I buy CD’s. 

Family Life:

• I get along with both of my parents for the most part.
• My biological parents are still together.
• I have at least one brother.
• I’ve been kicked out of the house.
• I’ve sworn at my parents.
• I’ve made my parents cry. 
• I’ve lied to my parents. 
• I’ve lied to my parents about where I am. 
• I’ve lied to my parents about what I’m doing. 

Hair:

• I have had streaks.
• I’ve cut my hair in the past year. 
• I’ve dyed my hair in the past year.
• I’ve been blonde. 
• I’ve had black.
• I’ve been red.
• I use conditioner.  
• I’ve curled my hair.
• I’ve straightened my hair.  

The Ninja-ish Me

Although its disguises are in multitude, there is one perfection that rise above my thousand flaws.
In this world jammed with confusion, many cannot see it but I still hope you'll look deeper because as a human I think I deserve to be understood & accepted.
Thus, I'll try my best to surpass the multitude flaws I have.

My Wind Keeps Blowing

Everyone knows you, but how come I can't? Even if I try hard. 
Then I realized I'll never will. 
Yes, I have given up trying to know you as of now.

You've been doing so good in living and standing up for the principle & philosophy you wanted to achieve in your youthful days.

You've excellently applied it, and continued living for it.

I would never be regretful to you, but the shadows of the life you've been living keeps reflecting on the things I come across while I am on my own flight. 

It never failed to arouse my fascination though.

It has never been spoken in my language, but it has also never been kept away from me as I learned the language.

What are you trying to imply? Is this a test for my flight?

I would have saved the time when I keep wandering what direction I would follow. 
But again, I would never be regretful on the flight I've been keeping up. 

There was a phase in my flight that I wanted to follow your wind...and I awfully failed...failed hard.

What's with your wind that I can't keep it with it?We have the same wind; for I came from you. 

People who read this would think I am talking in riddles, I am just using your language. 
Many can read but only you can comprehend; for only you and I have the same wind.

As I've said, I have given up trying as of now.

I am uncertain when will I resume my feat. 

I hope I will not be too late...
and I hope you'll see me in another light, 
my wind father.

The New Kid in Town

Here I come singin'...here's the new kid in town.

I am new in the internet blogging space. I decide to indulge my self into the cyber space at last. I got a lot of things and thoughts to tell. I just haven't decide where to start...could it be my earliest memory or my latest thoughts about life?

Though, I'll decide for it later.

P.S this project is experimental, i hope not to hear high expectations.