At last! Conflict of Laws is over and done with.
The past three days was quite a blast, with a whirlwind of rollercoaster emotions.
What did I do? Pretty much of the time was spent practicing for a dance showcase (what dance?). Some time was spent handling my emotions, deciding whether to continue to participate to dance or whether to confront people. I don't want to get angry with others, even though I know we were side-lined. The dance was completed on the day of competition. Just think of how we were able to handle that and still come up with a complete dance!
Aside from that, I also got to cheer other first year students. I gave full support to my dearest classmates. I am proud of them and always make sure that they know that fact.
I got to participate in the Fun Run at 4:30 a.m. We placed last in the Legal Pictionary. But it was fun. For sure, if there was an award for best comedic performance, we surely could have bagged that one.
So here are my Top 5 Great Moments in the Conflict of Laws 2006:
1. Dance Showcase --I got to participate in the Dance Showcase where we placed 3rd. We danced to the tune of Hung Up by Madonna and Bebot of Black Eyed Peas.
2. Legal Pictionary--I think I am better with Charades... hehe. But we were OK because it was fun. We made other people laugh!
3. Emotions--It was a whirlwind of emotions. There's frustration, nervousness, excitement and maybe anger. That's life!
4. Cheers--It is fun to be at the sideline and just cheer for your bet and just having faith that they will make it.
5. Friends--This is the best thing that has happened! I have widened my social circle and I am happy with the new people I have met. So just in case if I became a celebrity, I think I could have probably a solid fan base!
Until next year!
Monday, January 30, 2006
Monday, January 23, 2006
Bull's Eye
I could have made a New Year's Resolution of which I would resolve to learn something new each day. But I did not. That is because I don't make New Year's Resolutions.
Anyhow, I figured out yesterday that even without making such resolution, I do learn something new each day. Why not? I am a student, a law student at that. But what could probably interest you more is that I learned something new today, outside the realm of being a student.
Bull's Eye! Yup! I learned how to play dart. I made three Bull's Eye throws in dart yesterday afternoon. Although, I couldn’t remember exactly how many throws I really made. So, I don't have any idea of my percentage. But I was quite proud of myself.
I thought I could try out for darts for our Conflict of Law (intramurals in other words). I thought, why not. I could give a shot. I tried playing dart when I was in grade school and high school. But not in a competition. Just playing for the heck of it. I figured why not. My sister placed first in high school in darts while my brother placed second in his grade level. We don't play dart at home. They just tried their luck. And so did I, wondering if it runs in the blood.
Maybe it does!
Maybe it does not! I didn't make it though. But I had fun and it was not really my intention to represent the first year students. It was just nice to feel that I can play this game and I have a knack for it. I learned how to play dart--killers or 501. We played killers. It took us some time before one was eventually held as a winner.
I learned something new today, and for that I am grateful. I learned how to play a game. I felt like a winner .. although maybe not yet at the level of how Pacquiao feels when he won his match against Morales ;)
Anyhow, I figured out yesterday that even without making such resolution, I do learn something new each day. Why not? I am a student, a law student at that. But what could probably interest you more is that I learned something new today, outside the realm of being a student.
Bull's Eye! Yup! I learned how to play dart. I made three Bull's Eye throws in dart yesterday afternoon. Although, I couldn’t remember exactly how many throws I really made. So, I don't have any idea of my percentage. But I was quite proud of myself.
I thought I could try out for darts for our Conflict of Law (intramurals in other words). I thought, why not. I could give a shot. I tried playing dart when I was in grade school and high school. But not in a competition. Just playing for the heck of it. I figured why not. My sister placed first in high school in darts while my brother placed second in his grade level. We don't play dart at home. They just tried their luck. And so did I, wondering if it runs in the blood.
Maybe it does!
Maybe it does not! I didn't make it though. But I had fun and it was not really my intention to represent the first year students. It was just nice to feel that I can play this game and I have a knack for it. I learned how to play dart--killers or 501. We played killers. It took us some time before one was eventually held as a winner.
I learned something new today, and for that I am grateful. I learned how to play a game. I felt like a winner .. although maybe not yet at the level of how Pacquiao feels when he won his match against Morales ;)
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
A Happy New Year
I know. I'm a bit late. 3 days to be exact. But what the heck! Happy New Year!
The holiday season happened so fast... again! I sure had quite some fun having spent time with classmates--high school, college and law school. Sure, our family was not able to exchange gifts with one another on Christmas Eve, nor on Christmas Day. Christmas Day was spent attending mass and eating a simple meal at Port Café enjoying each others company.
Aside from all the holiday stuff, it was kind of nice to have my cousin AJ from San Diego. He is a 15-month old kid who is truly a charming boy. Such age is fun to be with for there are so many stuff you could teach him to imitate. I miss him already since they already left Davao yesterday.
Of course, AJ, with his mom and dad, didn't leave us just like that. For last New Year's Eve, we have had a nice get-together right here in our home. My sisters, brother and I prepared some food for the celebration. And we were all geared-up with our aprons and bandannas, of which my mom couldn't help but wonder kung ano nakain namin bakit ganun kami kung magluto. Hmmm... it must be the New Year air!
At around 7 pm, relatives from my mother side arrived. We decided to be all in red, and we looked good! Of course, we have had lots of food to eat (I have to mention we had lechon de leche... yummy!)
The holiday season happened so fast... again! I sure had quite some fun having spent time with classmates--high school, college and law school. Sure, our family was not able to exchange gifts with one another on Christmas Eve, nor on Christmas Day. Christmas Day was spent attending mass and eating a simple meal at Port Café enjoying each others company.
Aside from all the holiday stuff, it was kind of nice to have my cousin AJ from San Diego. He is a 15-month old kid who is truly a charming boy. Such age is fun to be with for there are so many stuff you could teach him to imitate. I miss him already since they already left Davao yesterday.
Of course, AJ, with his mom and dad, didn't leave us just like that. For last New Year's Eve, we have had a nice get-together right here in our home. My sisters, brother and I prepared some food for the celebration. And we were all geared-up with our aprons and bandannas, of which my mom couldn't help but wonder kung ano nakain namin bakit ganun kami kung magluto. Hmmm... it must be the New Year air!
At around 7 pm, relatives from my mother side arrived. We decided to be all in red, and we looked good! Of course, we have had lots of food to eat (I have to mention we had lechon de leche... yummy!)
When we decided to have party, I came up with the idea to have a mini-program. I figured it would be fun. My sisters and I didn't have any idea what to present. I kidded them na we would present a Rejoice commercial (straight na natural). But they thought it was silly... hehe. Just after eating, we decided to be Orange and Lemons (make that Red and Lemons since we were in red). Yup! We were in shades--JJ on keyboard, Johanna on drums (with barbecue sticks and cover sa pans), Jessica and me on guitars (actually racquet). We had our cousin AJ and another cousin Kamille, who is 2 years old, dance to the tune of , what else, but Pinoy Ako! We were a fun bunch! I'm pretty sure my lola, our parents, our uncles and aunties were proud of us... hehehe!
After our production number, we had some gift-giving. I got a book from my brother Jeremy and a bandanna and Pinoy Ako CD from my sisters Jessica and Johanna.
See! It was indeed a Happy New Year!
Sunday, January 01, 2006
The Year That Was
It's over... the year 2005 that is! And what better way to welcome the new year than to reminisce on the year that was. Emote ba? Actually, nakikiuso lang ako noh! Kasi naman it's the same every year end. TV programs and newspapers are abound with their top 10 things or year-ender reports. Alangan magpahuli ako... hehe!
Anyhow, 2005 was pretty much a good year for me. It was sort of a transition year so to speak. And so here are my TOP 10 Highlights for 2005 :
1. Resignation--I resigned from work after working for 3 years. I resigned last February 11, the same date back in 2002 where I officially became employed. I do not have any regrets working for more than the experience and the opportunity to earn, I met amazing people. I think it was just time for me to experience another adventure and meet another set of amazing people.
2. Kalaag--This my new set of friends composed of different people bonded with one goal--to laag. I am blessed that Maia introduced Jan and I to Stan, Kenny, Sharon, Joy, Ina, Julie (we miss her). From that Dampa to Libis to Tagaytay to Taal to Metrowalk to Pagsanjan to Subic to Greenbelt, it was sure fun to be with them. I told Maia that Kalaag was one of those things that you don't wish for, but when it happens to you, it's like WOW!
3. Baguio--I took my time after I resigned. And so I spent 2 weeks in Baguio with my aunt, uncle and cousin. I didn't have any problem with the weather. I had a pretty great time with my cousin Kisay, whom I miss so much. Aside from that, I get to help out in the carinderia. Just as I was about to call myself hawd in the world of carinderia, I have had to leave Baguio.
4. China--When my mom mentioned that she and her friend were going to China, I decided to come with them at my own expense. It was fun being back in Hong Kong. But it was more fun as I discovered Macau, Beijing and Shanghai. The highlight? The Great Wall of China. That was pretty cool for me since it was just part of my History subject before. And now, I have seen it! I have climbed a part of it! Aside from that, there was also the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
5. USA--I could pretty much say that I traveled the most this year. And so it was in May, that our family had our Amazing Trip in the US, covering San Francisco, Chicago, South Bend, Las Vegas, San Diego and LA. It was pretty cool having my sister, Jennifer, driving the car, while I do the navigation. More than the places we have visited, I guess it was the family time that I treasure the most. Of course, it was also pretty cool to visit friends and relatives back there.
6. Law School--This is what makes it a transition year for me. I decided to resign from work as I have chosen to pursue further studies in law school. I had some doubts taking the entrance exam as I didn't have any confidence that my mind was that sharp. Anyhow, I made it to law school and I’m into my first year second semester. I remembered that on the first day orientation at the mini-auditorium, I didn't know anyone among the freshmen. I think it was pretty cool that I had former classmates or schoolmates, belonging to the upper class, who talked with me while waiting. Sure, law school is pretty hard with all the readings and recitations. But I sort of expected to be that hard so I can say that I am still okay.
7. Sanchez Roman – This is my section. And I do believe that I am blessed with them (so far … hehe). I never thought that I would create this kind of bond, considering the age gap (3 years lang naman noh!), with them. I don’t think that we are the same birds that flock together, we just flock together even though we are different. I never imagined that I would have these kind of classmates in law school – playing badminton, studying inside the library, eating at the food court, watching a movie. The first-semester dinner we had was fun. And so was our Christmas dinner at Shakey’s and our concert at Club Med. The timing of my transition was indeed just right.
8. 75W – This was my grade in my Persons subject, the closest I got in failing a subject. Don’t get me wrong because I have had my share in 70+ grades in undergrad (77 in Government Accounting). And so, I still feel blessed even with this 75W grade (W is for warning, so I was really on the brink of failing). And with that, I am thankful for the grades in my other subject since they were 80+. My highest was 92 in Christian Ethics (yes, we still have this subject in Law School). This 75W does not mean that I am on the brink of failure. It just means that I could survive in the Law School jungle.
9. Weddings – I have never attended this much wedding in a year as much as I did this year. Actually, I just attended 3 weddings – June 28, October 1 and November 8. It was actually nice to be a part of such a celebration, whether as a host, a guest or an usherette. And no, this doesn’t mean that I’m the next one for it is not a priority. Actually, I am ok just being me.
10. Davao – Being in Davao means being with family and friends. I was pretty sure of deciding to quit my job and get back to my roots in Davao. Davao may not be a perfect place, but I feel that I am ok here. Sure, we don’t have much choices of where to go, what to eat or what to do unlike in Metro Manila. But it doesn’t mean that it’s less desirable. Davao actually keeps me grounded for it is here that I have my mom, dad, sisters, brother and some of my friends. I am blessed to be here!
Anyhow, 2005 was pretty much a good year for me. It was sort of a transition year so to speak. And so here are my TOP 10 Highlights for 2005 :
1. Resignation--I resigned from work after working for 3 years. I resigned last February 11, the same date back in 2002 where I officially became employed. I do not have any regrets working for more than the experience and the opportunity to earn, I met amazing people. I think it was just time for me to experience another adventure and meet another set of amazing people.
2. Kalaag--This my new set of friends composed of different people bonded with one goal--to laag. I am blessed that Maia introduced Jan and I to Stan, Kenny, Sharon, Joy, Ina, Julie (we miss her). From that Dampa to Libis to Tagaytay to Taal to Metrowalk to Pagsanjan to Subic to Greenbelt, it was sure fun to be with them. I told Maia that Kalaag was one of those things that you don't wish for, but when it happens to you, it's like WOW!
3. Baguio--I took my time after I resigned. And so I spent 2 weeks in Baguio with my aunt, uncle and cousin. I didn't have any problem with the weather. I had a pretty great time with my cousin Kisay, whom I miss so much. Aside from that, I get to help out in the carinderia. Just as I was about to call myself hawd in the world of carinderia, I have had to leave Baguio.
4. China--When my mom mentioned that she and her friend were going to China, I decided to come with them at my own expense. It was fun being back in Hong Kong. But it was more fun as I discovered Macau, Beijing and Shanghai. The highlight? The Great Wall of China. That was pretty cool for me since it was just part of my History subject before. And now, I have seen it! I have climbed a part of it! Aside from that, there was also the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
5. USA--I could pretty much say that I traveled the most this year. And so it was in May, that our family had our Amazing Trip in the US, covering San Francisco, Chicago, South Bend, Las Vegas, San Diego and LA. It was pretty cool having my sister, Jennifer, driving the car, while I do the navigation. More than the places we have visited, I guess it was the family time that I treasure the most. Of course, it was also pretty cool to visit friends and relatives back there.
6. Law School--This is what makes it a transition year for me. I decided to resign from work as I have chosen to pursue further studies in law school. I had some doubts taking the entrance exam as I didn't have any confidence that my mind was that sharp. Anyhow, I made it to law school and I’m into my first year second semester. I remembered that on the first day orientation at the mini-auditorium, I didn't know anyone among the freshmen. I think it was pretty cool that I had former classmates or schoolmates, belonging to the upper class, who talked with me while waiting. Sure, law school is pretty hard with all the readings and recitations. But I sort of expected to be that hard so I can say that I am still okay.
7. Sanchez Roman – This is my section. And I do believe that I am blessed with them (so far … hehe). I never thought that I would create this kind of bond, considering the age gap (3 years lang naman noh!), with them. I don’t think that we are the same birds that flock together, we just flock together even though we are different. I never imagined that I would have these kind of classmates in law school – playing badminton, studying inside the library, eating at the food court, watching a movie. The first-semester dinner we had was fun. And so was our Christmas dinner at Shakey’s and our concert at Club Med. The timing of my transition was indeed just right.
8. 75W – This was my grade in my Persons subject, the closest I got in failing a subject. Don’t get me wrong because I have had my share in 70+ grades in undergrad (77 in Government Accounting). And so, I still feel blessed even with this 75W grade (W is for warning, so I was really on the brink of failing). And with that, I am thankful for the grades in my other subject since they were 80+. My highest was 92 in Christian Ethics (yes, we still have this subject in Law School). This 75W does not mean that I am on the brink of failure. It just means that I could survive in the Law School jungle.
9. Weddings – I have never attended this much wedding in a year as much as I did this year. Actually, I just attended 3 weddings – June 28, October 1 and November 8. It was actually nice to be a part of such a celebration, whether as a host, a guest or an usherette. And no, this doesn’t mean that I’m the next one for it is not a priority. Actually, I am ok just being me.
10. Davao – Being in Davao means being with family and friends. I was pretty sure of deciding to quit my job and get back to my roots in Davao. Davao may not be a perfect place, but I feel that I am ok here. Sure, we don’t have much choices of where to go, what to eat or what to do unlike in Metro Manila. But it doesn’t mean that it’s less desirable. Davao actually keeps me grounded for it is here that I have my mom, dad, sisters, brother and some of my friends. I am blessed to be here!
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