According to Socrates, “Let him that would move the world first move himself.” Let us not be afraid to JUMP! with both our feet off the ground.
10 : Freak of nature
According to PAGASA’s press release, it is only signal number one in Manila that day. Right. Signal number one in wind speed, but a totally different thing when it comes to rainfall. I remember that I had HR-BOS that day at 8am. So imagine my surprise when I checked my cellphone at 10AM and found 17 missed calls and 25 messages from my blockmates, all asking if we still have class that day in Thesis ‘cause they’re either stuck in traffic in EDSA, or stranded somewhere due to the flood. Ondoy was a life-changing experience for a lot of people. It had catastrophic effects to almost everyone I know.
9 : Legally bland?
Every aspiring Atenean lawyer has to fulfill two grueling requisites before graduation: apprenticeship and juris doctor thesis. Last summer, I completed my apprenticeship in BSF. We did a lot of researching and writing memos. But at the end of the 8-week apprenticeship, I still thirsted for more work. I volunteered in PAO-Calamba for 2 more weeks where I was able to write (and legally submit) a Filipino complaint-affidavit, demurrer to evidence, and pre-trial brief. Although I wasn’t able to go to the beach that summer (it was already rainy season come June), I still had a memorable summer. With regard to the thesis, I’m still in the process of writing my first draft. My current thesis adviser is my crush professor. And my thesis topic is Remedial Law-related. I totally love it! =)
8 : Knowing is better than wondering
I found out last July that I have allergic rhinitis. Although it’s just a nasal allergy, if combined with my MVP heart problem, it can prove fatal. In simple terms, I can die. My internal medicine doctor wasn’t too encouraging on the topic as well. He already had 2 patients who died on the same disease. Haha. For that reason alone, I have to avoid contracting any respiratory disease. No more dancing under the rain =c
7 : Death wish
I think that it’s in my nature to be a workaholic. At present, I am a member of six law school organizations. I am also the beadle of our block. So yes, I usually find myself juggling between orgs and acads. I can’t complain ‘cause I chose to be here. I chose to be part of all these organizations. In all fairness, I love what I am doing even if it can be a little stressful at times. I heart ASIL, AHRC, Central BarOps, LENTE, ELSA and KAPWA =)
6 : We’re adults. When did that happen?
My older sister got married during the sembreak. She is also expecting her first child this year. I can’t believe how fast time flies. I’m really excited to be an Aunt to my darling niece. But my sister and brother-in-law are planning to migrate to Australia next year. It won’t be the same without them.
I’m not ready to grow up. I’m not ready to be an adult. Please make it stop.
5 : The distance is nothing; it is only the first step that is difficult.
Cliché as it may sound but “Be careful what you wish for ‘cause you might just get it.” I’ve had my first im-drunk-so-im-going-to-throw-up session in Ponticello this year. Not very glamorous ‘cause it happened on the eve of my 23rd birthday. At least now I can officially consider myself as a drunk. Haha. In any case, I’ve also had other firsts this year such as my first rally (SONA-required to attend), my first relief ops (Ondoy), and my first sort-of court appearance (PAO lawyer almost made me facilitate the arraignment and plea of a certain defendant).
4 : Three times the charm?
It wasn’t love at first sight. Basta one day I just found myself singing the song It Might Be You after I spent a memorable day with him. Although I know that I am barred by estoppel from espousing any claim against him in the future since I had prior notice of everything, I still fancy him. It’s not because of the long talks during Wednesdays, nor of the thousand times he made me laugh, nor of the sleazy comments that only the two of us can understand, nor of the ridiculous rumors that made me feel like I am in gossip girl or something. It was the clean slate.
Immersion with the Mangyans in Mindoro was a life-changing experience for me. At first, I thought I would not be able to survive since I have a weak heart and I am very particular with the food I eat. But surprisingly, I was a fairly ‘fast’ hiker and I loved the mangyan balinghoy! Chin and I will always treasure our 5-day experience in Kabanao. Every time I’d feel stressed out with law school, I’d stop and think of the Mangyans and how much I want to serve them when I become a lawyer. I would never forget Chin’s words.
Since I’ve realized that I want to be a litigation lawyer, I’ve decided to pursue mooting while I am still in law school. In spite of the grueling late nights in school, absence of sleep making memorials and/or doing oral drills, minimal study time, and lack of a social life, mooting still has its perks. Stress will always bring the best and worst in people. I love my Team Humongous teammates, Jessup Runoffs participants, and Asia Cup Runoffs participants! =) I may not be a good mooter – hell, I need help most of the time from drillers – I still cherish every moment I’ve spent mooting with the ASIL people. Here’s looking forward to more mooting next year! =)
I’ve been technically single for 23 years already, but I still don’t get tired of living the carefree life. There’s more dates/eatouts, more booze, more gimiks, and more issues. Hekheks are sooo yesterday. I don’t want any more drama in my life. I don’t want to get caught up in anybody’s web of lies. Life’s too short to be spent on moaning and whining over useless things. Love. Live life =)
"We are not in this world to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others."
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