[endymion_dave]

Hey guys, do any of you know a traffic aid woman that sometimes posts at the street in front of Hibbard Hall in Silliman University and sometimes near DGTech? I've gotten a ROXAS as a name but I'm not really sure. Anyway, I really think this big-guy/lady act that some of these aids (especially this one) display should stop. I don't think she's even human. I don't want to go into details about this one because I still have respect for people in general. Heck, I'm even one. How can she be so inconsiderate, I mean--why would she let me take the long road around the bay area (Lo-oc By-pass) when my destination is only about a few meters away from where I was parked. She came towards my vehicle, in all stick-figure glory (I'm sorry, I just can't help it), acting like a landlady collecting overdue rent. And worse, she told me I was a mere student, in a very fast flapping mouth. EXCUSE ME. I've go two degrees under the belt and still going. I'm also a teacher. And she's just a mere TRAFFIC AID (there I go again). But even so, just because one is just a student (of which, I'm half) that does not mean she can treat him/her that way. What was the problem anyway? I mean, I know it's one way street but we could've resolved it if she would've used her noggin' and her humanity once in a while. And besides, that's Silliman compound. It is understood that the once going against traffic rules (one-way street) in the compound means that person either has to park somewhere or has classes somewhere in the campus. And another thing, she remarked that I am just like my father. Whoah, now that's going way too personal (see what I mean). Now it's only right I get personal as well. What did she meant by that? What's with her tone? She's implying my father's a sinner, that's what. Admittedly, my father had run-ins with her before, regarding taking u-turns on a one-way street. What's the deal? He only wanted to park at the other side. Did she have to ask him to take the whole Dumaguete just so he could park in Dunkin' Donuts. Oh pisshhaaaa!
I've taken feministic ideology as one of my lessons in MA Class and that's why I have high regards with women taking on manly jobs. But that does not mean (this one in particular) to go overboard and be like a maniac. And I don't get why she posts herself on the sidewalk with her hands on her waste like a MATRONA. Does she expect anyone to get intimidated by that stance? (if you call it that) I've heard many pedicab drivers are also pissed off by her and it's so unfortunate that she picked on me, this time. I'm not usually the violent type. I use my intellect to convey my thoughts. And besides, a little revenge wouldn't hurt. It feels good, I admit.
I am sure I'm not the only one being lambasted by these--well bastards. I am taking a vantage point here especially when the helmet, gloves, jacket, shoes policy of motorcycle drivers were taken up front. Thank God the governor lost his steam and junked that policy. I couldn't help myself but give a wry smile when I heard about it. Ok--perhaps I didn't just smile but I laughed my as* off. I've also come to notice that some of the students are being picked on especially by these quote end quote civil guards of the roads. Now, is it just me are we beginning to feel the unlove, so to speak. Why would they shout anyway? Geez, could they behave more civilized rather than a bunch of idiots. (This statement pertains to those who know they're abusing. There are good TRAFFIC AIDS out there and I'm friends with some of them. I praise you my friends for preserving my dignity.)
I know some of you have distressing tales like these and it would be good if we could post them. So that when we've read these statements, we'd already have a framework on how some of these people behave in work and, ultimately, avoid them if possible. Courage does not draw blood but draw sheer strength in times of turmoil. There are a lot of people like this particular person (I said person and not woman, because that's generalizing). I've met abusive tellers, co-workers, classmates and the like and it should be clear that we have the right to air these sentiments wherever we feel like it. And it's good therapy as well, to let some steam off. So post them, I'd really like to read them and maybe we can lick our wounds together, so to speak. Remember, there's strength in numbers. Well--there's also misery loving company--but hey the tone's on a positive note.
Kudos to all Dumaguetenos. I can't get enough of this place, there's nothing quite like it. Trust me, I've lived here all my life (irony is an art, by the way). Let's keep it a city of gentle people as it should be and not a city of angry mongrels.