Feature Article

FLASCHBACK
By Maria Diana Janer-Escultura
Empty sheet of paper, sweaty hand and uncomfortably sitting. I am
wondering of right words to put into print. I am actually thinking of something to
write but then were given the same topic so here I am asking this pen to work and
pleading this rusty mind to ponder.
When I was a kid I admired my language teacher, I aspire to be like
her, I put myself in a time machine where I am a grown up and build my own dream
class. I hit the button to present, waking up from my illusions here I am fully
dedicated mentor like her. In high school, Im impressed, envied the students whose
names and pictures printed in Luzon Tip and Tinig Luzon. A big picture displayed in
my head, Someday my name will be on it. College years said hello to me where
the gods must have listened to my plea, I became part of the publication.
From that day on, I made myself hover in the idea that Ill be a
good writer, but never to become a school paper adviser. Im assigned in a school
where theres no publication. An opportunity arise so we grab it. We made a
resolution creating our own paper, to release one which belonged to us, where I can
still see my name printed on it. I felt the adrenaline. Im excited visioning the first
school paper of Sto. Nio Integrated School. The word RESPONSIBILITY never cross
my mind, just now. What am I to expect as a school paper adviser where in the first
place Im also in need of learning?
I guess we learn on the way, we learn together to come up with what
we dream of. I remember now what late Mam Maguslog said to us, Love your
work. I am actually. I am only preparing myself for the pressure as a school paper
adviser. No turning back. If they can, so I can try.