Miss Disa is back! - AEP 10- BLOG#4- JANEK

Now that the exams have finally concluded and the stress has lifted, thanks to the break and the high AEP spirit, it seems inevitable that a blog post is in order! The past weeks have been some of the most unusual and unpredictable I've ever experienced in AEP. With a few new faces, Miss Disa's absence, and sudden activities, let's delve into the latest updates on AEP.

A Sudden Disappearance?

On January 7, just a day before AEP's classes resumed, I felt a sense of fear. Fear that I might have forgotten something, a feeling I often experience. Despite this, I had to enter the class with confidence. However, my expectations took an unexpected turn. Miss Disa was nowhere to be seen. She had apparently left for the UK, and has not yet arrived in the Philippines. This had left many of us  confused, yet simultaneously relieved. No work, no stress! All we had to do was sit in the Filipino class doing nothing.

Initially, that's what we thought, until a notification popped up – an assignment on Google Classroom. It was an essay. Right there on the feed were two essay assignments that needed completion. I was feeling quite lazy and found myself engaged in a conversation with some AEP members who, like me, weren't particularly interested in the assignment. I wasn't in the mood and thought the next day would be a more convenient time to start. Little did I know what awaited us in the next session.

Sub-Teacher Mayhem

While most substitute teachers are welcoming and uplifting, we were unfortunate enough to have one who wasn't. Miss Jonna is renowned for her strict manners and often difficult teaching tactics. Our class has had numerous feuds with her, and it doesn't help us in this case. However, during this class, she was very, VERY quiet. Now, I wouldn't necessarily call that a good thing, as I expected a more enthusiastic teacher to keep us company while Miss Disa was away on her trip.

Instead, she handed us a paper that Miss Disa left for us, had us sit with our seatmates, and let us do whatever. Nothing more, nothing less. It was an eerily quiet experience, so quiet that it was almost painful. It felt like we were stuck in a library, guided by a strict librarian. Even a sudden movement or noise could be risky, as we didn't know how Miss Jonna might react. However, in the end, it all went well. The assignment was completed, an essay was finished, and we avoided another argument with her. I'd say I was pretty happy, and so was the class.

Essay Review Goes Crazyyyyy

But, as the saying goes, "happiness doesn't last forever," and that truly defines what happened next. Once Miss Disa returned, we were thrilled to have our cheerful and energetic teacher back, but the workload was a bit annoying. It always is, and that's what makes AEP unique. Essays were back on the agenda, and this time we had to review them. Sounds easy, right? Not really, especially when you didn't get enough sleep. Writing when lacking sleep is not the best combination – it's pure pain. Although I did find the topic quite enjoyable, so let's consider that a plus.

These past few weeks, though short and not entirely jam-packed, were very intriguing. I hope to encounter more entertaining experiences and activities in the future sessions. Until the next one, my brothers and sisters!