We find teachers intimidating and strict. A piece of Wikipedia also says:
Once, on my way home, I used to wait for my friends from the other section to fix their things and stuff. I stayed in the front of our HE Room because my friend, Joyce was still inside. I was with another friend of mine that time when Ms. Pareja passed by. If I'm going to have a survey, these must be the traits student would answer if I ask them how is Ms. Pareja during class: Strict, serious, SCARY. Well, I know. I admit. When I was in my first year, I really hated her subject. (Woo. It's true. Most of my batchmates, actually.) And some, hated her. (PLEASE. I'm not one of them.) So back to the story, as Ms. Pareja passed by, I greeted her and she smiled then she went nearer and I gave her a slight hug. She then approached me and asked questions about my grades and told me that she heard a news that I got another low grade. She asked the subject. I answered Chemistry and Physics. She laughed a bit, an encouraging laugh and said that those are just easy. I smiled, too and said, "Yes Ma'am. It really is. *blah blah.*" Then she asked me if I have a boyfriend, and I said a big "NO" to her. Joyce then joined in and said that I have a boyfriend from Korea. The great teacher laughed again and said in a serious, concerned voice, "You mustn't be trying hard." I answered, "Ma'am, I'm trying my best, but I think teachers find it nowhere." (I changed some words because the original one might cause some misunderstanding. BUT, I didn't say anything bad. Believe me. LOL.) Then tears started to fall from my eyes. She laughed again and ignored my tears and say, "If there's a problem, I'm in the Science LAB." I was like "KQNGFAKFLHNAKLAHRGJAK;LSDGRALSGFADGSDGLSGJJAL;GJNMVERIOSTGUJAE[AEGJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" inside. I answered, "Yes, Ma'am. Thank you." Then she left.
I can't explain how she touched my heart. But knowing Ms. Pareja, who's a very great teacher, and someone who really is respected even by your scary teachers, and the fact that she almost spent all her life to teach and touch hearts, I can say that it's a great pleasure to hug her, and cry on her care. (Wow words.) I was inspired to do harder that day, though my picking-up skills are really slow and I forget easily the formulas. And even though she said that she's just in a Science LAB if I have a problem, I can't face her. :DD I know that it's my fault for not trying harder and harder. But I'm hoping that someday, I can still meet up with her, and tell her that she's one of the main reasons why I tried hard and got success in my hands.
I believe that if you won't do your best within your 10 years of studying, you will suffer for the next 50 years or more. So to all teachers, thank you for saving us from that near 50 years of our lives. We are playful, lazy and noisy and we know that it annoys you at some time, and we're sorry if we make you feel unappreciated by not getting the answers right. Please don't be so intimidating sometimes. :) Thank you for worrying about us if we don't understand the lesson very well though it's all our fault and we don't deserve your concern, because you are super heroes. :) HAPPY TEACHERS' DAY TO YOU ALL! :***** Much love.
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