Thoughts at the end of the Sem
I still wonder how second sem zipped right past me.
This might take some time for me to process... it seems wrong to feel so cheerful at the end of the sem. More so when I see that there are tearful goodbyes for some people.
At the very least, I'm happy to see that everyone's gearing up for the summer break. I wouldn't want to be the reason why they can't enjoy it... I'm looking forward to the break as well!
But more than that. I did enjoy teaching and learning a lot with my two classes this semester. It was very enjoyable, despite the moments when we had out little difficulties and I had my annoyances. All in all, I think real learning took place... I can't explain how this is observable; it just shows.
Admittedly, it is sad to have to say goodbye to students (as their teacher) and leave the classroom one last time. But I realized that it would not be good to be too attached to those things; the past must remain past. The memories were made, and so now it's time for them to be cherished. Besides, if you hold on too long to the past, you lose sight of what's happening in the present.
I'm happy to let go, you could say, because I believe that it's the best way to make sure that more happy memories can be made. I think it's been a good semester.
Besides... I'll still be seeing them around school. :)
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In a few months, it will be graduation season again. I can't believe it's been a year already since I graduated. I feel like nothing's changed, and yet I see all these changes materialized. It's a strange feeling.
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It's been a lot more fun to take pictures lately. Surprisingly, my new phone's camera takes much better photos than my older camera despite it being only 2 megapixels. My old phone had a 5 megapixel camera... but the photos that turn out with this new phone are much clearer and more crisp. It's been such a delight to take random photos.
Here's one from a recent trip to Tagaytay. :D
This might take some time for me to process... it seems wrong to feel so cheerful at the end of the sem. More so when I see that there are tearful goodbyes for some people.
At the very least, I'm happy to see that everyone's gearing up for the summer break. I wouldn't want to be the reason why they can't enjoy it... I'm looking forward to the break as well!
But more than that. I did enjoy teaching and learning a lot with my two classes this semester. It was very enjoyable, despite the moments when we had out little difficulties and I had my annoyances. All in all, I think real learning took place... I can't explain how this is observable; it just shows.
Admittedly, it is sad to have to say goodbye to students (as their teacher) and leave the classroom one last time. But I realized that it would not be good to be too attached to those things; the past must remain past. The memories were made, and so now it's time for them to be cherished. Besides, if you hold on too long to the past, you lose sight of what's happening in the present.
I'm happy to let go, you could say, because I believe that it's the best way to make sure that more happy memories can be made. I think it's been a good semester.
Besides... I'll still be seeing them around school. :)
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In a few months, it will be graduation season again. I can't believe it's been a year already since I graduated. I feel like nothing's changed, and yet I see all these changes materialized. It's a strange feeling.
:::::
It's been a lot more fun to take pictures lately. Surprisingly, my new phone's camera takes much better photos than my older camera despite it being only 2 megapixels. My old phone had a 5 megapixel camera... but the photos that turn out with this new phone are much clearer and more crisp. It's been such a delight to take random photos.
Here's one from a recent trip to Tagaytay. :D