i don't know why, but i felt like i need a dose of reality.
somebody butt-slap me please. i must be daydreaming. again.

***
lotsa things happened lately.
for one, carla got admitted to the hospital because of broncho-pneumonia.
luckily, she was only on the primary stages. we stayed for four days in the hospital; poor girl, she had a needle on her foot.
funny thing though, she became more active at the hospital.
yun nga lang, she's not fond of drinking milk now (i don't know if that's a good or bad thing). she eats like a two-year-old, mind you.



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speaking of carla, she now has half a tooth protruding her gum. it's also easier to ask her to pose for the camera; all you have to say is "show daddy your tooth," and she grins. cute!

she knows where to look for lizards (she points her index finger to the ceiling), and makes a hissing sound when you ask what sound a snake makes. she knows how to say no (she shakes her head frantically), and knows how to sip water, juice or any beverage using a straw (she stopped drinking water from the bottle, because of this).

carla knows how to compromise, especially when she needs to wash-up, have her ears and nose cleaned (which she hates), and is starting to stand up on her own (walking is another issue for her).

she likes the feeling of security, and touches the floor before she sits down.
i wouldn't wonder if she starts walking any time soon.

she's turning ten months on november 6.

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i was in PhD class yesterday, and i couldn't help notice the number of know-it-alls in class. 'hate the 15-student-per-class set-up that they have now. the class has become more competitive, less fun, and add the classmate with the "S" defect who thinks he wrote the dogma for ethics, and there you have it.

sprinkle the class with a pinch of a history major who isn't sure of her facts, a professor who haggles over pleasing everyone, but demands approval of her every utterance, and a bunch of other sarcastic teachers from manila, and you'll have a pretty good picture of what my first day in class was yesterday.

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people in the blue school are frantic over the loading for the new filipino teacher. i DO NOT KNOW what they're so frantic about.

HR says that the guy(?) was hired under the assumption that he'll receive a full load of 24 (funny, only 9units are floating). one of the heads texted me, frantically asking what could be done.

question: can't the newbie be asked to teach other subjects aside from filipino?
i've dont that before. why can't he?

now i know why people are leaving the blue school after a year or so. the bosses are excited too easily with stuff that can be handled. they hustle because the boss is from the industry who translates people into numbers, not remembering that people aren't numbers. they're human beings.

***
i'm thinking of leaving the blue school. maybe settle for something green or red. or fly off. we'll never know. the second semester is crucial; if the bosses continue to be too bossy, too frantic, and too short-minded, i might just leave.

i guess you'll never know how a system works until you become part of the system. honestly, it's not the kids, it's not the pay, nor the location that drive me in and out of schools. it's the bosses.

i feel bad for the kids; but hey, if i do leave, at least i've finished all the syllabi they need. and the course flow.

i think it was a good year for them, given the activities i gave them for the academic year. i just hope they settle everything (the arrears etc.), 'cause a lot of people have a lot of concerns.

***


met with an old friend yesterday.
shared a seat at the atrium mall, and some juice, before going home.
it was nice talking to my friend. it's been four years.
after the email at friendster, i never thought that the afternoon would actually become reality. i almost slapped myself (tried pinching, but it hurt).

as another friend once put it, life is like a big temptation island production.
it's up to you to give in.
but you know what?
i don't see anything bad about sharing a seat, some juice, and some talk.
who knows, we might even grab coffee one of these days.
for old times sake.

***
don't worry, both pig and fox know their limits.
and the pig wants to keep the friendship this time.
for keeps.



(don't worry; no messing around with the fox's friends in friendster LOL)
still here.
hey.