spanish teachers

In my 6.5 years of taking Spanish, I have encountered only 2 Spanish teachers I haven't particularly liked. Actually, one still liked me and was nice to me, so I didn't really dislike her. So I guess just one, then. But she wasn't even my teacher - she was just one of my homeroom teachers/club sponsors in high school. And judging by her accent, I don't know if you could even count her as a legit Spanish teacher.

But seriously, in high school, I was tight with the Foreign Language (particularly Spanish) department the most, and I don't know why, except that they are all just really friendly and warm and laid-back. I guess because learning a foreign language can be so grueling to the average high schooler, they have to work extra hard to make it an appealing 55 minutes. 

I also think it's just part of their culture - the warmth and the chill factor. (Wow, that wasn't a paradox or anything...) 

Yeah, some of them are strict, and I know of many people who hated the Spanish teachers in their lives, but for me, they have always been awesome people, even in college.

So, I totally forgot to turn in an essay today, but my prof was just like, "It's okay, don't worry about it." Now, I don't know if he meant it or not, but at least the words were comforting. 

How many times in our lives have we been exasperated about other people not meeting our deadlines? When they're late to our meetings or parties or rehearsals, or they don't respond to our emails, texts, or calls, and it takes every ounce of effort for us to say with a clipped voice, "It's okay," but really, it isn't? 

For those that are on the receiving end of our frustrations, sometimes, it's really scary and intimidating. You don't know if you ruined the relationship - teacher-student, friendship, even straight up relationships. But you know what? If we're both warm and chill in our hearts, I don't think we'll ever need to put anyone in that kind of position. Of course, that's not saying we need to be pushovers - you have to lay down the law sometimes. But in general, I think people who are able to sympathize and forgive at the right moments (of course, you should always forgive as a Christian...ha), are the ones who will receive the same treatment, or at least a sense of appreciation, back to them.

Dios es amor. :)

Verse:

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment." (1 John 4:18)