Toy Story

President-elect Noynoy Aquino doll

If ever a doll is to be made inspired by me, I think it would look like this .. hehe.
This was may cake topper.

Admittedly, these two hardly look like the originals.
But do admit that both are you cute.

At least, I have something in common with PNoy.

Smile!

Sad Story

Was it wrong in the first place?

Was it not right to impart?

I just could not get the point

I just could not comprehend their actions

I do not think I know them

I do not know their intentions

I cannot say it is all mine in the first place

I cannot sum up my emotions right now

But I believe they cannot stake a claim on it

But I pray things will be better in the end

It is just frustrating that my objective was not achieved

It is just frustrating that people of age cannot discern what act is objectionable

I thought I could set up as an example

I thought I could institute change

But those were mere thoughts

But those were mere hopes

No matter how I try to be an optimist

No matter how I try to change perspectives

There are those that are outside of my control

There are those in which all I could do is express my opinion

People can definitely be frustrating

People are people

I only represent myself

I only represent my sentiments

I hope they would realize the repercussions of their act

I hope they would realize it was a mistake

It was not theirs so to speak

It was not theirs from the very beginning

Remember that it was shared to them

Remember that no one was deprived thereof

They can do their own stuff

They can decide what they do with it

With that, I do not care

With that, I have no objections

But if they did not put it together

But if they did not exert some effort for it

How could they ever think to do what they did?

How could they think it would just be ok?

I just cannot understand

I just cannot comprehend

Why did they do it?

Why did they have to do it?

I am deeply saddened

I am deeply frustrated

Why not pay it forward?

Why not do good?

I pray for peace of mind for everyone

I pray for GOD's enlightenment for all

My So-Called Life

I haven't had any blog entry for a while and my being busy is no excuse. Nevertheless, here's a rundown of things going on in my so-called life.

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I was in a depress-depressan mode during the last two weeks of May. I just had that feeling of not being sure if what I've decided to do makes other happy and proud of me. Aside from that, it is really not a nice feeling to fail students. And then, there's that feeling of entering another school year but this time, I'm not a student anymore. I know that it's weird that it makes me sad. It's just that I missed being with my classmates (char lang!)

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My mom and dad celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary and it really makes me proud and happy of our family. I know we had our trials, especially the past year (believe it or not!) but our family was able to sail through it. I pray for more happy years for my mom and dad and for our whole family as well.

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Since we decided to celebrate my mom and dad's 30th Wedding Anniversary, I decided to have a Thanksgiving Dinner as well, considering that a number of people have been badgering me and my dad for it. They even offered to donate lechons .. and yes, the lechons were all donated .. hehe. Thanks to our sponsors as well as to those who attended.

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I was happy when I saw familiar faces at the IBP orientation and now I can say that I am a full-fledged IBP member. Aside from that, I was really happy and eager to acquire my notarial commission (as in!)

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To those who are wondering, I haven't had any court appearance before a judge yet. I was about to at one time but the judge was on leave. The other time, I had an ex-parte special proceeding before the clerk of court. And had my dad behind me for support .. haha. To think mag-30 nako ;)

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I have 2 units in Law School and as I've mentioned in my previous blog, I am truly happy and honored to be one of the professors. Just the same, I have to prepare and give it my best. Yes, I still digest cases and review all the notes I have. Study gihapon .. hehe

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I also have 9 units in the undergrad - 3 units in Basic Accounting and 6 units in ObliCon.

New faces! Definitely a challenge to familiarize myself with my students.

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I am currently handling approximately 120 students all in all. Add that to the 220 students I handled last second semester and summer. Oh my! So many faces and names to remember. I think I have no problem with faces as of now. But I am starting to forget some names .. tsk, tsk.

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My schedule is erratic since I go back and forth between AdDU and our law office. Except for the heat, I think I am ok .. for the love of teaching ;)

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Speaking of our law office, I am working under the tutelage of my dad which I know I am privileged to experience. Since I am still new, I still have free time in between preparing pleadings, affidavits, answering the phone, receiving mails, photocopying, having classes among others. And so I put it into good use by preparing for my class. What a schedule!

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I just attended the LA Orientation last night. I was happy to see familiar faces. This time, I had my chance to speak in a LA orientation. Thanks

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My mom had our old house at Ecoland renovated and it looks really nice. The place is being rented out and eventually will be bought. I still get sentimental over it even if we have transferred for over a year now. I was on the brink of crying when I saw the pictures. That's life .. sometimes, we just have to let go...

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One of my sisters is leaving for Australia by next week - another one leaves our home. We tease ourselves every now and then when we get together (ui bonding ..) and the fact that we're pretty sure we're going to cry. Again, that is part of life ...

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I just love listening to the radio nowadays. I like listening to newest upbeat songs and just sing to myself whenever I can kahit nagkapuliki na sa lyrics .. hehe

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I had my summer adventure last Saturday with dear friends. It was a blast. We enjoyed the serenity of the beach and the adventure of another. I had fun exploring the white sand as well as the deep blue sea. The slide and dive were definitely memorable. The banana boat was a total adventure! It was my second time but I was still nevertheless happy and super ecstatic that I shared the experience with my dear friends and of course, Allan (hehe)! Kahit pamaol the next day .. as in! hehe

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I'm pretty ok with how my life is nowadays. I don't know what the future holds for me or how my emotions will be as I go through each day. I just pray that with GOD's guidance, things will really be okay. I know I am super-blessed nevertheless and for that, I am still grateful ;)

In Good Company

I always find it extraordinary whenever I hear that my elementary and high school batchmates get to play basketball with my dad. I think some of them got to play with my dad since I was in college and until now that my dad is turning 60, my former classmates still get to play with him. Weird but cool nevertheless!

Now that I am practicing law, I still find myself amazed that my former law school classmates get to be in the same court with my dad.

As for me, I still find myself in disbelief that I am in this field because I get to work with my mom and dad's peers, who, many years ago, were my "titos and titas". But now, I already found myself working for a client and my "tito" working for another.

Aside from the practice of law, the world of teaching is another realm that I am facing.

My former teachers in college are now my colleagues.

And now as I embark on another journey in teaching law, I feel so blessed that I get to be in the company of my former professors who have helped me in becoming a lawyer that I am today. I still have to pinch myself that I sat beside one of the most respected (and probably one of the most feared) professors in law school. In front of me is our dean. And I was surrounded by my professors and treated as one of them.

I know that I have a lot to prove because I have just passed the bar. I cannot blame if there will be others who will undermine my capabilities. I was not a bar topnotcher nor a cum laude in law school. But I think that would not hinder me in doing my best. In fact, that should motivate me. I already experienced being an underdog and I was able to prove that I could be one of the best.

I pray that I will still do great with the things I do.

I pray that I will always be mindful of all the blessings that have come my way.

I pray that I will always be worthy of being in good company.