Imposed Impact.

Many teachers have come and gone in my span of life, but there are a few who stays in my heart.
A teachers' job is not only to educate from the book - but also, to me, to impart all that she knows - to equit me for the world out there.

And i remember my headmistress in high school. She didn't teach me anything but was just a beauty to look at. Always glowed with such kindness, glamour - just by the way the graced through the corridors of the school. I was always awed by the way the carried herself - always calm and composed. Looked ordinary but glowed with such beauty in my eyes.

I remember that our entire school was going to throw her a farewell party for the retirement. The whole school was involved - yes, she was that important. I didn't know what to get her. I didn't want to get her the norm, you know the flowers and cards, or something predictable. So what i did was, i had an empty tape - and i recorded all my fav oldies into the tape. Wrapped it up with a pretty ribbon and i passed it to her.

At one point i asked myself if she would ever like it.

A few years after, i'm all grown up right. And we met at a cosmetic counter. And i approach her - still such a beauty. And i introduced myself ( bear in mind that she doesn't know me personally at all ), and she said, " I know you, i loved your present - it stood out. I appreciate it Vanessa"  - she called me by my name.

And i hope everyday i find ways to leave a trail behind. A beautiful one.