I'm a teacher!!!


Oh-kay!

My semester is officially over. I submitted my grades last Monday. It was a wonderful semester. I was so busy that I could barely take time to breathe, but it was a fun-filled semester for me. I am just hoping that my students won't forget the things we learned in our classes. I, too, learned a lot. I learned a lot from my students and I learned a lot about myself. There were many things that I didn't think I could handle, but I was able to. I believe that every single day that passed these past months made me stronger. And, I have teaching to thank for that!

When people found out that I was going to teach, some were happy and some disappointed, even horrified!
-"Wow! That's great! You'll make a good teacher!"
-"Hay, kailangan ng kabataan natin ang mga tulad mo! It's good that you decided to teach!" (Oh, our youth need people like you!)
-"Ay, teacher lang?! Sayang naman ang utak mong 'yan!" (A teacher?! With your brain? What a waste!)

These were but some of the reactions I got from different people. Ever since I took AB English in my undergrad, people's reaction have basically been the same as my course was always equated with the teaching profession and I've been saying that it's what I've always wanted to do. Some would even go as far as ask my parents why I was allowed to take such "mediocre" course. I'd be better off taking BS Accountancy or a Pre-Med Course, they'd tell my parents. It's a good thing that my parents are not the type to question our decisions and force us to do things we don't really want to do.

It just makes me sad how the teaching profession is looked down upon by people, especially in this country. The third reaction I mentioned would always tick me off! What do people expect of teachers? Are there people who are actually too good to be just teachers?! Well, I definitely am not! I am a teacher, I have always been and will always be... and I am damn proud of that! Oh, and I tell you, it is not easy being a teacher.

No matter what people say or think, I am happy to be where I am now and doing what I am doing. What's important is that I enjoy and I love what I am doing. Besides, I am not one to think or care about what other people might think or say. I have high respect for all my teachers and mentors and I want to be just like them. I have fun teaching and I am at peace with myself when I am teaching. That's all that matters. :)


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Happy birthday, Bespren Cha! :) Mwahugs!

Comments

Anonymous said…
you're the kind of teacher - always full of energy, very happy sa profession.
;-)
10/19/2006 03:47:00 PM
Anonymous said…
I am certain you've inspired a lot of young minds. :)
10/20/2006 08:24:00 PM
Dilip Mutum said…
Visiting you blog after quite some time. I can understand what you mean. People tend to look down on a teacher's job. Maybe because of the fact that it is not a high flying, high profile or high income job. However, many don't realise the importance as children spend more time with their teachers than anyone else and play a big part in shaping them.
10/21/2006 05:28:00 PM
S.T.P.Peralta said…
congrats sa usa ka sem =) suya lng kos imo lyn na i am at peace with myself when i am teaching.... ga think mn gd ko na dli nko gnahan mg teach...gnahan ko mgchange ug dalan....libog pko karn! mishu mishu!!!
10/23/2006 02:56:00 PM
A said…
Malaki ang paghanga ko sa mga guro. Mabuhay po kayo, ma'am!

/napadpad galing peyups.com
10/30/2006 12:51:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi BP! Are you really? Congrats!

Next time somebody says, "Teacher ka lang?" just tell them, "Ayos lang. Magaling ako!"
11/01/2006 07:22:00 AM
Anonymous said…
it's sad how some people can be so snooty to think that the teaching profession is a lowly one. it is because they equate it with the money one gets from the profession. and these are the same people who cannot understand the dignity of being able to mold young minds, and produce good citizens in this country.

but i am proud of you, and i salute you for choosing to be one. i commend your parents, too, for letting you choose what you do best. :-)
11/03/2006 08:18:00 PM
BabyPink said…
thank you everyone for the kind words. i really appreciate it.:)

lans, ikaw ang person i least expected to feel that ba. abi nako ug settled na gyud ka to teach. pero, okay ra na oi. i hope you find kung unsa gyud imong gusto soon.:)
11/06/2006 11:08:00 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi Diane,
It's me Ate Joyce. Came across your blog. Big fan kasi ako ni Jim Paredes so minsan nabasa ko yung kay ALA at may link yung sayo. Hey, keep it up and good luck in everything you do. I am very proud of you.

Joyce Guinto-Sali
1/24/2007 02:06:00 PM
BabyPink said…
hala, ate joyce!!!

kumusta na man? miss ka na namin dito sa MSU! bisita lang kayo, ha...:)
1/30/2007 07:14:00 PM
brokenbos said…
hi.....i feel for you..am a teacher too..and sometimes people would look down on me...They just dont know how we give out time and effort more than the call of duty...
5/09/2007 10:23:00 PM
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