"Not until we find the reason why we serve, our life has no substance"
It’s been two decade when we were finally able to set up a Class Reunion for Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, BSED Batch ’96. It’s a day full of throwbacks and memories and non-stop story telling about failures and successes in life. At first, I wasn’t able to catch up and get into the core of the discussions as most of them are actively on the field of teaching. I was the only one who works in the local government setting, the one with just a short stint in teaching. As I listened to their individual life stories and struggles both personal and work related, I couldn’t help but wonder and ask myself: What if I pursued teaching as my career? Could I become one of them? Maybe become a Master Teacher, or a School Principal perhaps? Or just an ordinary, boring and nerdy classroom teacher who wears thick eyeglasses and below-the-knee, pencil-cut skirt uniform. I can’t picture myself wearing that fashion style! Hehehe I’m a jeans and shirt kind of person. I’m just thankful that I was able to get myself out of the old school concept that if you’re a teacher you should be in school! Maybe this principle is not applicable to all, especially to a goal-driven woman like me who doesn’t want a very routinely kind of work. I don’t think I have enough patience now in dealing with secondary students and their angst! We might possibly clash in some aspect. The type of student discipline nowadays is a big challenge to all practicing teachers. I admit that I have short tolerance for students’ behaviors and whims because I grew up in a family environment where eye-to-eye contact with my parents is enough to compose myself and behave. However, I honestly admire all my batch mates. Hat off to them, as they’re able to balance career and family life. I just hope that it is still not too late for me to realize the value and true essence of being a woman. So hold me God.
How about you, have you known already the purpose of your existence? Then what is your life’s mission?
With my BFFs youngest daughter! My friend wasn't able to finish her study then but she had this pretty little lady! :-)
One of my closest friend during my college days. I'm proud of this woman, she is now a certified School Principal! Aim high! :-)
Our Kuya's who always beside me during our stressful practice teaching.
Ang Tatlong Bibe..hahaha!
The wacky secondary teachers of the Province of Bataan! I'm proud of you all guys! :-)
What will be the next dance step Ma'am Akit?! Teachers can play like a student sometimes! haha
The trying hard singers of our batch! :-)
Can't help but laugh out loud here! lol
The revelation of our true to life story. :-)
Meetings of batch '96 in preparation for the 51st Grand Alumni Homecoming on December
Stress free weekend with this group of people.
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