Flashback

I was rummaging through my stuff this morning and I rediscovered my journals as early as 1995. It started as a requirement in school (Math Journals) until I decided to maintain a gratitude journal in college as inspired by Oprah. Its not that I write everyday. I just write whenever I can

And so, here are my July 31st entries ...

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July 31, 2002
Thank you Lord for these two days, being able to talk with Maan, chat with Elaine, do and read codes for our project, read e-mail be touched with Mark Greene's last episode for ER, for a successful (?) and funny GP2W Bisaya presentation. Please continue to bless us and our family and friends.

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July 31, 2005

Thank you dear Lord for hearing my prayers and just being there. I thank you for JJ having fun with Paolo and Diko (thanks to Tito Paul), for the mass we attended, for lunch last Saturday with Mom and Dad, for "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Something's Gotta Give", for my not so bad recitation in Legal Research, for fun with the internet, for being able to speak with Maia and Jan. Without ... this is hard .. I just hope things would work out between (names omitted) ... It's just so hard to be caught in the middle :(

* caught in the middle

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July 31, 2007

Thank you for today Lord, for the things I was able to do, digest cases for Lab Rel and Succession, for no class in Succession, for Dad fetching me since there was rain, for invitation from Felai for K1 (sayang, next time na lang), for people who paid for the transcription, for people who appreciate what I do, for Ate Cherry being back in law school, for no brownout (almost!). Thanks for everything Lord :)

*haircut - only a few noticed, hehe

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I guess it's just nice to have that flashback and appreciate how time flies ;)

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.

21 Guns

It has almost been a month since my last blog. I guess I have been quite busy (or busy-busyhan lang .. hehe). So, I decided to make a quick blog about some 21 thoughts that make my life a blast!

1. I got excited when I was offered to do election stuff at Kidapawan. I have long wanted to go there since Aning has invited me a number of times since time immemorial to go to their place. I got to see her cute kid Santi. Aside from that, I also got to visit my Tita Dawn's Cafe.

2. Although I was excited about that election thing, I was quite sad that I did not get to vote and have that PCOS machine congratulate me. But I am happy with how the automated stuff worked after all those negative criticisms of failure of elections due to automation. I had more faith that the automation will work than the promises made by politicians .. honestly.

3. My sister sent me an SMS during election day saying how long they were at the precinct before they were able to vote. My mom even had the initiative to help out in organizing the lines .. o, ha .. so proud of my mom!

4. And by reason of such deployment, I was not also able to meet up with my dear friend Maan, Elaine, Paula and Farinah .. sayang!

5. And in addition, I also got to miss out Mother's Day with my mom. But of course, I called up and sent her a text message ;)

6. While automation is something to be celebrated considering that our dear teachers were less stressed, vote-buying and terrorism continue and for which automation cannot solve for this goes down to the morality of every person.

7. I can't hide the fact that I did get intimidated having my former professors/mentors on the other side of the fence. The good thing is that we did not have much issue during canvassing at the place where we deployed. Oh well, I am easily intimidated even by my former classmates .. hehe.

8. I already took my oath as an attorney and signed in the Roll of Attorneys - Roll Number 57665. Yahoo!

9. I have to thank my hairdresser and make-up artist cum attorney and also room mate Hanniyah for prepping me up for the oath-taking.

10. I noticed that I did not have much pictures with my parents at the PICC as well as with my other classmates who had tons of picture-taking opportunities at the Plenary hall.

11. I am still looking forward to that day when I have a group picture with my Manila review buddies (or shall I say Manila eating buddies.. hehe) Noche, Julius and Michael.

12. Metro Manila is one hectic place to be and it makes me appreciate Davao more. Whether we took the MRT or a taxi, it was toxic to commute. Moreso, when it rains ... aargh! It makes you stay at home.

13. I was kind of sad since I did not get to meet my friends or some of my relatives when I was in Manila. I had to some attorney's stuff and errands to do and while there was free time in between, my schedule was erratic and not to mention the inconvenience of commuting that I was not able to meet my friends and relatives.

14. Nevertheless, I still got my share of suroy-suroy since I got to go to MOA, Serendra and Glorietta/Greenbelt area .. not bad at all.

15. I am also thankful to my dear Allan for accompanying me in getting lost at Leviste Street , Makati in search of Delta Airlines and at the same time having to hurry up since we still have to sign in the Roll of Attorneys thereafter.

16. I am continually practicing the art of patience with the people I deal with and with the person I am constantly with.

17. I really find teaching Managerial Accounting strenuous .. hehe .. but I have to really push myself and give it my all. Teaching is not that easy and takes time, but the reward of having that indescribable feeling (uhhm .. Alladin?) is worth it ;)

18. I really have too much on my plate and thinks if I'm spreading myself too thin.

19. I love Fridays with Friday Recall at Killer Bee 89.1. When would I be able to belt out The Remedy (Jason Mraz), Love Song for No One (John Mayer), Scrubs (TLC), among others, in random succession?

20. Honestly, I do pressure myself a bit as to how I dress nowadays. I have to keep in mind that I am a lawyer and a teacher and I have to keep up with that "image".

21. I know that I am taking the road less traveled for now. I pray that it is the right thing and everyone will be supportive of it ;)

Thank you

There are so many stuff to blog but without a doubt, THANK YOUs should be first put through.

Thank you to my everdearest family.

Thank you mom and dad for your love and support. I am so blessed to have you and for being so supportive of all the decisions that I have made. Up to this day, I do not regret going back to Davao and taking up law knowing that you were so supportive of my decision. Thank you because you have given me the freedom to decide and the freedom what to do with my time. I truly appreciate it that you just let me be - reading, transcribing, going out sometimes, watching TV, studying, eating and sleeping (hehe)

Thank you to my siblings Jennifer, Johanna, Jessica and Jeremy. Thank you for respecting my privacy in the sense that you would do everything just so that you would not disturb me while I read or transcribe. And this means, passing through the other door ;)

Thank you to our kasambahay Tata and Maricel ;)

Thank you to my everdearest relatives (aunts, uncles and cousins), both from the Sarona and Matela clan. Thank you for wherever you may be - Davao, other parts of the Philippines, other countries - I can feel your love and support. Thank you to Cadavas, Mercado and Jensen families ;)

Thank you for my neighbors in Ecoland.

Thank you to my PWC friends because through all these years, we still have each other. Special thanks goes out to my ever supportive berks Elaine, Maan, Paula, Farinah, Jinky, Bajo and Lyn. I am so proud of how we have stood the test of times and for your never-ending support and prayers. I am also extending my warmest thanks to your family, especially to the Samson family.

Thank you as well to my AdDU college friends, not just my classmates but orgmates as well. Despite of all our "kabuangs", I am happy that we have stayed in touch.

Thank you to Jan and Aning for not just being college friends, not just being my former housemates, not just being my former officemates but for being friends that I will forever keep.

Thank you to Maia, Leng, Che, Jessa, Ella, Michelle and Tin for being supportive housemates.

Thank you to my former officemates at Accenture. While I was sad that we parted ways, I am happy because all of you were supportive of my decision to study law. Thank you to my "Say A Little Prayer" February 11 2002 start group, PNS team, WS Team, Ross Team, CML Team and the rest of RETEK team. Thank you too to the DB group. I am extending my thanks not just to my Pinoy officemates but the expats and the clients I have met along the way. Thank you so much for the opportunities you have given me. My experience has contributed to my study ethic, as in!

Thank you to Kalaag and the wonderful things we enjoyed together. A special thank you goes out to the Pilot Julie up in heaven as well as to Atty. Shalu. I have so much to thank Shalu because as I was to enter law school, she was about to take the bar. And I have to kept in my heart her most precious advice - "mag-tinabangay mo". And I guess, my law school life has been an epitome of such advice.

Thank you to my 1st Year SR classmates. You don't know how much I treasure each and everyone of you and how grateful I am that you were my first year classmates. Adjusting to my new life was easier with you guys around. Thank you for the send-off and for being my prayer warriors. Thanks to my panyeras from this batch - Felai, Alia and Blithe .. I am so proud of you ;) Some may have taken different paths while others are continuing with their journey at law school. Rest assured that I am still here for you.

Thank you as well to my 2nd Year SR and 3rd Year Manresa classmates. I enjoy the times with you guys, especially during Conflicts! Thank you for being so supportive with the class digests as well as to those who helped out in transcribing. It not only helped me but other s as well.

Thank you so much to my 4th Year Manresa batchmates! Thank you for the camaraderie and for making my last year in law school easier to bear. Thank you for being cooperative with the class digests and the transcriptions as well. Just the same, I know that we are still here for each other whatever the future may bring. My prayers will continue for each and everyone.

Thank you to Lakas Atenista - both the foundation members and resident members. Thank you for the warm wishes and the super support that I was so ever proud during the bar exams. Thank you so much and rest assured that I will continue to be a part of this great organization ;)

Thank you for everyone who were present for the bar ops, special thanks to Mara and Judy and the LA members who were there. Thank you for your effort and expense just to be with us. Your Ondoy experience was not for naught because your presence during that weekend nevertheless sustained us for the last Sunday.

Thank you for the DOTA boys for the notes and even going to the extent to deliver it to Palisades. You guys know how much that helped us. I am so proud of you as well ;)

Thank you to Allan for coming to my life just at the right time. I am so proud of you and I am really happy for both us. We'll continue to pray for us and for our families as well .. love you ;)

Thank you to Team Palisades and all the memories. It was not just "kabuangs" and "pictorials" because the results show how we prepared for this. I am so proud of you Noche, Michael and Julius as well as Teen, Popong and Ogie. Typhoon Ondoy was easier to bear with you guys around. Thank you so much for making sure I was ok despite being so feverish during Saturday before the last day of exams. I will never forget the medicines, gatorade, vicks, skyflakes, flowers, hot water with alcohol! Thank you Noche for the headquarters, to Julius for the temporary hideout and to Dodong Mike for the Cooking Showdown. I will never forget all the fun and serious stuff that we did! Thank you too for our food sponsors, especially the Tan family and Shena and all those who delivered the food. Yahoo!

Thank you to for the Bisita Iglesia Buddies. I am pretty sure that helped us a lot in hurdling the bar exams ;)

Thank you too for Dean Inigo, Lolo and Lola .. alam ko mas malakas ako sa langit dahil sa inyo ;)

Thank you to the people at SBG for allowing me to teach during the second sem. I am ever so grateful with the experience and hopes that I will continue to teach .. hehe.

Thank you too to Ma'am Corpuz ;)

Thank you to my everdearest students who surely kept my worries away for being studious and makulit and the same time. Thank you so much because I know that you have prayed for me as well kahit nagkapuliki na kayo sa Accounting ;)

Thank you to each everyone who sent text messages, e-mails and messages in Facebook. Thank you for being my prayer warriors!

And to you LORD, I dedicate all of these because without you, I am nothing. I am super blessed and I will continue to live my life worthy of everything you have bestowed upon me. Thank you for the gift of wisdom, grace, patience, strength, courage, love and confidence that has truly helped me to be me. Thank you for the gift of persons - those persons I have mentioned above - for bringing them into my life. I pray that you continue to bless each and everyone of them.

Thank you LORD for bearing with us with our constant prayers and I hope for your continued blessing!

To GOD be the glory!!

Amen!

(Law) Iskul Bukol

Ever since I took the bar exam, I have never set foot at D building even thought I am at AdDU every weekday .. that is until today.

My dad asked me to look for the SCRA number of a case I mentioned to him, as lectured to us. But all I have was the date and I figured I could get the GR No. from the net. But not the SCRA. And since I was already at school, I volunteered that I would get the SCRA number from the law library.

And so, I went to the D building through the back door and I saw Ma'am Gina and we exchanged "kumustas". I went to the 5th floor reminiscing (char lang!) my law school days as I passed by the rooms in the 4th floor. For my first year second sem, we were one of the only 2 classes which occupied the 4th floor. Wala na ako nagdaan dun sa hallways na mas mataas ang probability na marami akong makasalubong .. hehe.

And by virtue of being a part-time teacher and wearing my ID at that, I was able to enter the law lib and accomplish my goal. Of course, I saw a few familiar faces and exchanged hellos. Most of the students already had their classes.

I cannot really fully explain why I try to be away from the law school building. I think it has more to do that I am still waiting for the bar results and I feel that I still don't deserve to be back within law school territory .. hehe. But I don't mind seeing law school people. Actually, I get excited seeing them and exchanging stories (and sometimes we do share bad news, tsk .. tsk)

I think all I want to express is the feeling of being "back" in law school.

It was surreal but nice and it made me reminisce of my law school days which I so miss .. as in!

Bring It On!

I miss law school and I definitely miss being part of the Conflicts of Law.

I had a great time being with law school people last night and being able to watch the Cheerdance Competition.

To tell you the truth, I was excited.

I was cheering during the banner raising competition when they were making their way back. Iyon pala hanggang tali lang pala ang competition .. tama ba? Na-excite pa ako sinong unang makabalik .. haha

It was nice being part of the audience, with no worries about anything but just to watch. I had no cameras on hand (video or otherwise). It was kind of surreal actually. Of course, the hype is still different if you are part of the competition.

Actually, I really am not sure of what team to cheer for.

I am rooting for the Yellow Team because I have been part of the yellow team for 4 years in law school. So, I'm hoping that they would have the same zest and energy that we had (and still have!).

I am rooting for the Red Team because it is usually the 2nd year which is expected to bag the over-all championship and I have a number of friends in that team. I have faith in this team because of what they showed last time .. they are gutsy and they are united.

I am rooting for the Blue Team because despite their number, I believe in their never-say-die spirit. And to think that they have a number of incentives on the line and of course, I have a number of friends who are so dedicated to their events!

I am rooting for the White Team because I want them to have fun, considering that this should be their last hurrah! And of course, I have friends their too!

All in all, watching the Cheerdance Competition was fun. I already have my own ranking .. although, I do not know the criteria for judging ;)

Admittedly, while the presentations were fun and ok, I was actually expecting more. I was expecting more smiles and more stunts. I was expecting that I can feel that they are truly enjoying what they are doing and not be nervous and just let it be! I think that is the essence of this event for me .. to have fun!

Alas, I think a number of them were nervous. And probably, they did not have too much practice or they were lacking in motivation. I don't know. But I sure do hope that the remaining days of the Conlicts would be more fun.

I say bring it on guys!

April 2009

This was the beginning of drought as I decided not to blog during bar review ...

Graduation! I was truly happy and grateful when I graduated from law school. But at the same time, there was a tinge of sadness knowing that law school life has ended. This means I would seldom see my batchmates/schoolmates. In addition, I would miss reading cases, preparing for an exam and most especially transcribing notes (no kidding!). The sum total of the law school experience is one that I really miss!

I know that graduation is a momentous event. While I was happy and grateful that I have graduated from law school, I was not that too ecstatic considering that I still had the bar exams to hurdle, the exclamation point to my law school life.

April was also a month of clearing up some things. Indeed, I was happy to be able to express my views. At the same time, it was in April when I said "we'll cross the bridge when we get there .. with no expectations!"

January 2009

I know. I haven't had any blog entry for the longest time. And so, I am making up for it by reminiscing my 2009. Here goes ...

The last day of the first month. That is definitely the highlight of my January 2009. Why? Well, that happens to be my birthday.

And so, on the 31st of January, I was up and about at 3:30 a.m. preparing sandwiches for our Conflicts, without knowing what lies ahead.

Yup, my dear classmates had a birthday surprise for me - the cake, the balloons, the tarp, the works! I will forever remember the day I celebrated my 28th birthday - definitely a highlight of my 2009.

Of course, we also had our Conflicts of Law (which I am pretty sure I will sorely miss in weeks time!) Knowing (and hoping) that this would be our last Conflicts, I made sure that we had lots of fun and made the most of our time. There were controversies (what's Conflicts without it?) but the important thing was we were able to hurdle it and made our last Conflicts of Law definitely an event to remember!

Two Weeks

The past two weeks have been a blur!

But what's new? It has always been the same thing at this time of the year.

Come to think of it, this year is quite different.

While it is true that we have been busy juggling our exams and our preparations for our conflicts, this time it is different since we prioritized our studies and made the most of what time is left for conflicts. This time it was more tiring for me because of the limited time left as well as limited manpower (char lang!). But this time, I was really thinking that it could be our last time in this kind of event. So, I guess I invested more emotions with the things I did with my classmates and restraint as to the other stuff (I think .. hehe).

This year it was also quite different because my birthday coincided with the Conflicts. I know I kept reminding my classmates of my birthday and even used it for black mail purposes .. hehe. But I really had the time of my life with the super surprise. So, super thanks to my super classmates as well as to those who remembered my birthday. May God bless you all ;)

And then, we had our victory par-tey! I really had the time of my life (again!) and it was indeed one of the most enjoyable parties I've been to. Eating, singing, laughing .. hay, kalingaw jud .. promise! Every effort was worth it.

In between all those moments, we had classes in between and exams too. I also have to make up with the time lost as to reading other subjects.

Yup, it has been two weeks well spent and well-remembered!

A Beautiful Mind ...

.. or not?

I have been thinking if there is something wrong with the connection between my mind and my hands. It's like there's a loose fuse somewhere. I think about something and yet when it's time to write/text my thoughts, it totally goes wrong.

Crim 2 Exam Notebook returned:

I was supposed to write "estafa through conversion". I wrote "estafa through conversation". Oo, alam ko bago iyon na crime .. hehe. Siyempre, may correction from sir.

Torts exam:
I was supposed to write "contract of carriage". When I reviewed my answers before submission, I found out that I wrote "contract of marriage". Buti na lang na review ko and I was able to correct it.

Text message:
I thought that what I included in the text message was "dira". I was caught off-guard when I was asked what does "dear" mean in my message. Nge talaga!

Another Text message:
I was supposed to text "exam this saturday". I reviewed the text message before sending it. I found out that the text read "ewan this saturday." In fairness, gina-review ko na ang text ko before sending kay lessons learned. And ga-make sense siguro na exam is equal to ewan.

And as an evidence how my beautiful mind works, I kept forgetting some words in the provisions when I did my recitation for Negotiable Instruments. I totally forgot the word "issuing" pero buti na lang may tulong (salamat, salamat .. as in!). And then, I added a word, which was totally unnecessary, in another provision. And lo and behold, my mind went blank as to the first 2 requirements of a negotiable instrument. I had to go back and recite the first sentence all over again. Nataranta ata talaga ako .. kalamig man gud sa aircon .. excuses, excuses. Pero buti at natapos na rin. Hindi sana ako ibagsak ni sir.

Hindi lang pala the way my mind works when it comes to transforming it to written words ang iquestion ko. Pati pa rin pala sa the way how my mind communicates to my tongue .. haha.

Oh, well .. until the next escapades of my beautiful mind.

On Top

How does it feel being on top?

On top of what?

If I'm on top of things, I think I would feel great since things are in control.

If I'm on top of a mountain or a building, I think I would be thrilled but nevertheless cautious looking onto what's below me and the probability of me doing a Jack and Jill (... came tumbling after).

What about on top of the class on a particular exam?

I can't deny that it feels great. I was pretty excited in going home so I could just tell my mom and dad about it. Details? You see, in one of my subjects, nobody passed in 2 sections in the first exam. After giving additional points, some of them did .. but I still got 59 after that. On the 2nd exam, I got 82.5. Only 5 people passed that exam. And I was the one who got the highest score. I was happy for myself. But you see, only 5 people passed amongst 75 students. The thing is a number of my classmates and friends were really congratulating me that I felt that they are more happy for me than I am for me. No kidding! I think it has something to do with the reputation of our teacher, passing 7 to 12 students in a class, and being able to top it. Don't get me wrong .. I'm happy and so thankful about it. But then, it doesn't end there. You see, my name was posted in the two bulletin boards in Law School, along with the others who have topped the exam. Some have even asked me if I have already started studying for the third exam, which is 2 weeks from now. I have to live up to that kind of expectation (do I hear pressure?).

Nevertheless, I can't deny that it feels great. But I always try to remember that it doesn't end there.

Do you know what also makes me feel great? Getting an e-mail from a dear friend, reading her blog and letting me know that she's doing great ;)

Walk-out

Have you ever walked-out on somebody?

I may have but cannot remember such incident. Although it's also likely that I haven't done it. I'm not sure ...

Has somebody ever walked-out on you?

Yes .. but not really because of me, just the whole class. Some teachers do this. One of our teachers just did it last night. She had her usual lecture. We thought she was in a good mood. And then nobody volunteered to answer her question about a case. I'm pretty sure that a number of us read the case. We probably just didn't know how to answer the question to our teacher's expectation .. maybe we were just afraid! Then, we were supposed to answer it in a sheet of paper. But guess what? Only a handful had paper! That made her walk-out! I won't take it away from our teacher .. it is her right. At the same time, I wouldn't let it eat up my system and worry over it. I'll just read and read. I respect her action .. that's the way the cookie crumbles!

By the way, since we're talking about walk, I just had to mention that I really like the song Walking in Memphis. I don't think a lot of people are familiar about it .. but it is just nice. I think using this song in an X-Files episode adds to its likeness factor for me. Hmmm... I wonder when I will be walking in Memphis.

I ...

I got a 46.5 in my Persons exam .. really bad! Actually, nobody passed in 2 classes (approximately 80 students in all). Our highest was 71 and the lowest was 21! I have to make up for it!!!

I feel bad because I just missed an opportunity to catch up with my high school friends. I hope they understand.

I was touched when I read the blog of one of my closest friends. I never thought she really appreciated those letters I wrote to her during college. Honestly, I don't know the reason why I stopped. But I'm pretty sure it wasn't because she didn't reply that often.

I have to go .. gotta study!