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During Teacher Advisory period, I was talking to a friend about my new phone. I had one ear listening to a song and the other listening to her. I wasn't aware what was happening in the background until I heard the upsetting tone of my T.A, Mrs.Lu. So I took off my headphone and tried to understand why Mrs.Lu and this boy were arguing. Suddenly everyone in the room was quiet, except for them. I leaned to the front more as I realized this kid was disrespecting her. It was clear that this boy had done something wrong, and so that was why Mrs. Lu had his phone. He wanted his phone back and she asked him why. All he could respond was, "Because I want it back!" Their argument began to get heavier and I could tell she needed some support.
I couldn't believe what I was seeing. There were so many students in the room and NOT ONE said anything. The boy was freaking disrespectful! Who was he to say rude things to a teacher, especially when he did something wrong? She had authority but he's stomping her like she had no value. I was so upset at the situation that before I knew it, my mouth began talking. It was somewhere along the lines of, "Could you just respect her please? You're just making things worst in this room". He said he didn't care at all. I could tell he cared about how much of a fool he was making himself to be because he had no other response but, "I don't care, I want my phone back!" Lost for words. But he kept his pride in front just so he could keep whatever reputation he had.
I wasn't so upset with the kid. I was mostly upset at the students in that room. They all had a voice, but none chose to use it. And it makes me wonder again. Why is it so hard to do the right thing? Is it shameful to stand up for what's right? Is it a bad thing to take a stand for someone who needs the support/justice? Are we so scared as to what other people would think for breaking the norm of being bystanders?
I don't know about you, but I do know that people shouldn't be ashamed of doing the right thing. Won't it feel a lot worst if you hadn't done anything at all? Just my opinion.
We had our first chemistry lab. It was an interesting class.
Today I did something not many people (in high school) would be kind/courageous enough to do. Actually, it was one of the most simplest acts anyone could ever do to someone. I was walking down the hallway after the bell rang and overheard a few people laughing and talking about something that wasn't so clear to me. Then I looked up ahead and saw this girl and a paper airplane stuck on her hoodie. It was visible for everyone to see and at first I thought to just leave it and keep walking since she was pretty far already and also there were people in front of me. Then I thought more on how stupid that was. I got very annoyed that people in high school would still do childish things such as that. For goodness sakes, it's not elementary anymore! I thought that if no one was going to tell her, I might as well walk faster and get that thing out of her hoodie.
I was really upset that so many people just passed by her without saying a word. Is it so hard to tell her something was on her back? Were they so insecure about what people think if they help get rid of such shenanigans? Is it so hard to do the right thing? Anyway, I'm glad I did that good deed. I was sure that if I hadn't done anything, I'd think about it later on and regret not doing something. It's a nice feeling to help. People should think less of themselves and think more of others.
Yesterday I felt sick. Today I still feel sick. I hope this condition goes away soon.
I wonder how many of them are hurting? What they are thinking? What secrets they are hiding... we are so flawed aren't we? So imperfect. There's nothing wrong with that, I'm imperfect and I know I have flaws. I sin a lot. We all do.. no matter how much you justify your actions, in the end you know you've sinned. And it sucks because we keep on sinning, and God brushes that off and forgives you anyway when you ask for his forgiveness. I feel ashamed for my sins. Well I guess there is something wrong with being imperfect- sinning. But we're human, it's inevitable for us to sin. -sigh- Thinking about all my faults is saddening. :(
