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WYSIWYG

  • 3H
  • Jan 21, 2018
  • 3 min read

The story:

I am always and truly willing to study or review which I do a lot. Days before our tests, I commenced with summarizing in my binder to remember and jot key terms. Before the next scenes, let me introduce mama. She catches me doing breaks like phoning and web-surfing however seldom sees my studying sessions. Why do some people often get spotted in wrong timings? Why are they only noticed when they miss or slack sans the good work? I had just finished 2 subjects and paused to exercise my brain (Sternly, man.) by testing in our iPad what came up in me: spotting similarities between my group's members and some of Kpop female faves. I wanna be detailed to prove more, peace. Minutes after, I transferred to the living room where mama and appa (my uncle-dad [mum's youngest sibling who acts parental to me]) were sitting. They asked me of my recent task. "Break lang muna. (Taking a break for a while.)" I replied showcasing the iPad and its hangul memo (I typed in hangul.). Mama and her reluctant face is another response.

>Monday< Hours after appa's departure for Manila, I asked for permission from mama to use the net shortly to search, unspecified topic (Actually, "How to use mascara". Just that she is expected to forbid and react using the exclamatory form.). I never planned to however I got myself in a tutorial video out the search that urged me to comment for, at least, peace. I know, it's procrastination, but I simply want to be of help; helping is relieving. She said the limit is 10 minutes and I jumped dubiously. I rushed to look up for the how-to, found a link/video, watched fast, and I was finished. In addition to my act was a frowning and scolding mama, saying "Lumagpas ka nanaman. Hindi ka na nag-aral. Palagi na lang. (You extended again. You didn't even review. Always like this.)" I stood my ground with an honest tongue "Grabe ka naman ma, nag-aaral kaya ako at mag-aaral pa. Hindi ko napansin. (Wow ma, I studied and will still do. I only didn't notice the time.)" "Naka-isang oras ka na. (You already consumed an hour.)" her. "Hindi ah, alam ko yung simula ko, 8:03, 4, 5, 6... (Nah-ah, I know when I started, 8:03, 4, 5, 6...)" She butts in, cutting me off, blamed me for stress. I resented calmly and strongly defending my frankness. I would be minimally speechless and truly defensive without resounding words if it was all a hoax. But no. Aigo, facepalm.

(Flashback ends)

No villains there; mama's nice, it's the situation. It could be a mere coincidence that accusations take place in misunderstood visions and at wrong times. Barking the wrong tree for short. To think of it, the situation occurs a lot to various beings. Worse, the incriminator is immune to viewing you wrongly unaware. How to deal with this?

1. No quarrels!

Keep calm and talk formally and relaxed. Mind your tongue to refrain from hard words and bad language. No threats either.

2. Volume control

Do not yell while speaking. Moderate volume; enough to be heard.

3. The substance

Talk well and straight. The content depends.

4. A break off melodrama

Do not think it too much to stress, worry, manhandle yourself. Careful not to practice sensitivity. Don't let it affect lots.

5. Pen

A life hack: For hard and hurt feelings, write them down to get rid of heaviness within. If it's very serious, you can write personally.

6. ask.com

Never fear and consult someone or anyone trustworthy and knowledgeable with these; like a person who studies psychology or grown-ups.

It's not okay but it'll be, fighting!

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