a happy teacher's day?? not

it is supposed to be a day of celebration....but i am filled with so much disappointment and anger that i couldn't wait to go home.

the first thing in the morning, i was already scolding kids. people i wanted to come to help me with the photo session did not come and only one turned up. so with that one person, i had to arrange the whole photo session for the entire staff.....including getting all the plastic chairs from the hall, standing in the middle of the field arranging them and the long benches.

and the day's event started late too. it was not a well-planned event at all. masters of ceremony's script did not tally with one another's. last minute changes to the script. all the kids making damn lots of noises in the hall while speeches were read out and given.

games- many did not join in to play. the games were not that good and only allowed limited viewing. kids were scattered everywhere and the school was not like a school at all. a prefect left with his parent who came as part of the pta at 10a.m. when the gate was opened to let the cars of ptas member leave, students also ran away and went to cyber cafes to loiter till noon.

attendance was horrible. the most horrible in the history of this day. less than half came from most classes. so where is the meaning of celebrating teacher's day when you have no students to celebrate for you??? had less than 5 wishes of happy teacher's day.
presents? i don't really care about them. but if you want to know, i got 2 pens from a form 5 class i do not teach, a small notebook from a form 3 class i am teaching and homemade chocolates from another form 3 class. well, the chocolate is the swetest gift i think. they were discussing their plans right in front of me in my lesson and were having trouble deciding on the mould and stuff. but i guess they persevered and succeeded. bravo.

oh, i was voted the most sporting in the morning session. well, not really a surprise. okok...that sounded cocky. sorry. maybe that is my problem. have less expectation and everything will be all right. i only wanted warm wishes from the heart....is that too much to ask for??

well, i got smses and facebook wishes too. bless those who have left school and still remember us all the oldies...hahha. that really warms me and brightens the groggy and gloomy day.

and ooh...remember the idea i was throwing around with while talking about conducting a workshop in the camp i volunteer for?? they think it is a great idea and even suggested using paint. yipppee......i am raring to go. i wanna make one for myself too hahahha.....
those ppl doing the camp are really an enthusiastic bunch and it is really good to be interacting with them. i need their positive vibes after such a day.

well, maybe i am the problem. anyway, this is one day i want to forget. i sure won't be looking forward to the next one.