A month back, I wrote an article containing my gripe about how I have been assigned to do a certain task which I honestly do not know anything about – that of being a Referee for Volleyball Men. While most people would argue that to approach a higher official and plead for relief from the task is more appropriate than venting out on a local paper in an expose, all I can say is this: I KNOW WHAT I KNOW AND I HAVE NOTHING TO EXPLAIN TO ANYONE. I have tried the suggestion, ladies and gentlemen, when I first found out I was one of the Officiating Officials during the Siquijor Day Sports Tournament, but was I listened to? No! My plea fell on deaf ears — inconsiderate ears to be exact. I did the job during the Siquijor Sports Tournament not because I wanted to do it but because I was literally forced to do it. To have done it a second time during the Provincial Meet would have been nothing short of insanity especially that I am a complete ignoramus where the game is concerned.
I have just been informed that a response was written for that write-up. Well and good. I didn’t mention any names in that article so I get the ultimate idea that the one who’s cackling must be the one laying the eggs… hehehehe — or must be one of the hens laying the gold plated eggs. I haven’t read the response just yet and I still haven’t figured out if I even want to read it because I already am informed of the gist of the response. What’s important to me is that, if my article elicited a response, it must be something worth responding to. I don’t care if I get demerits for doing what I had to do as long as I know I have gotten my message across. If I had to appear the horned devil to those people who have been stung by the acid of my words, it’s a sacrifice I am more than willing to make if it will mean a more considerate assignment to each and every teacher within the Division the next time around.
Shall I lash back? I had been challenged by friends who understood what I was going through — and I am sure many teachers would suggest the same to me. But no. I wouldn’t write anything in response to “the response” , I am very sorry. I choose to walk from this situation with grace and dignity knowing that if I do it, it would appear I am on the defense. I would like to leave things as is — with the people writing the response appearing defensive to everyone who have read and felt the sentiment of the article I have written. I choose to keep my silence knowing that sometimes, silence can be more eloquent than words…
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