xmas break...

Been bumming around for quite some time... Actully, I was sick for the past few days and my bed and sweet valley books were my constatnt companion during those times. I think, the ubiquitous parties that i've attended (emcee for the IL party, oradec's, LSG...to name a few) took its toll and my body's responding quite negatively. :).. My favorite cuz is spending the holidays in the Philippines and I'm so psyched with the idea :) I just hope I'll be able to browse on some law books before Jan. 3 he,he...

3A class pic

the uber cool class of 3A :)

YMCA

I attended the YMCA Congress last Dec. 9-11. It was uber fun! I can't believe that i'll be experiencing a lot of firsts in that trip! Yay! Last night was the best! Dec 11 is so memorable. ha,ha

bar bets 2007 :)

It was nice to see some of the bar bets (2007). Too bad Vanj took the pic so she wasn't included.
Pic taken 2 saturdays ago at tayuman after evidence and legal forms class.

hodgepodge thoughts

I was so miserable last night! It was like being in a dark room with no one to talk to or no one to share your thoughts with. The sweet sms that I received did not make me feel any better. I dunno, I just feel alone...

I woke up pretty early. Mom's still in the province and I feel like I have to act responsible and prepare breakfast for my sis. Well we still treat her as a kiddo so we still look after her needs (for a med student, that it uber-ironic!). teehee! :) It was kinda disappointing though coz she did not eat before leaving. Oh well, there goes my "responsible sis act".

I dunno but I think Im being overpowered by the "goody-goody" Rose Lyn coz I keep on rubbing my good deeds to everybody. I prepared a surprise for an uber-special friend. I just hope he'll come in time for that big moment. Ha,ha!

I'm trying to read something for tomorrow's tax class before going over torts. Actually, I'm trying to squeeze every possible thing before 4 pm. LSG's meeting at 4 pm and I have to be there otherwise reig will kill me or probably she'll do something nastier like not lending me her digested cases. he,he.

A "royal" encounter...

Having won a competition last 2002 sponsored by the English-Speaking Union (ESU), I was invited to attend an event entitled “Engagement with English: The Philippine Experience courtesy of The Department 0of English, School of Humanities, Loyola Schools, Ateneo De Manila University and the ESU last November 18, 2005. It was a nostalgic and overwhelming experience considering that the people who were at the competition some three years ago were there to grace the event.

The highlight of the affair was the Plenary Address about “The Asian and International Dimensions of English” rendered by the International Chairman Emeritus of the ESU, Lord Watson of Richmond, CBE. Yes. I am talking about a Brit from the House of Lords in England. You see, Great Britain’s government is monarchial. Such being the case, individuals of Royal descent have a special seat in the chamber called The House of Lords. It is different from the other chamber, The House of Commons, wherein you get to occupy a seat in the Parliament by means of popular vote.

As if such encounter with a royalty was not enough, I was again invited this time by Ambassador Cesar Bautista to attend the formal launching of the English-Speaking Union of the Phils., Inc. last November 21, 2005 at the De las Alas Room of the Yuchengco Center, RCBC.I received the invites via e-mail because according to Ambassador Bautista, the personal invitation might arrive a little bit later. True enough, the invitation arrived at our doorstep a day after the event.

I consider the gathering as the most high-end occasion that I've attended in my entire life. Let me just put it this way, during the Ateneo event, I was able to get chummys with Dr. Montinola and Pres. Echauz (who was gracious enough to give us a ride on our way to FEU) in a room packed with Brits, Academicians and some Ateneo students. However, during the formal launching, I entered the room with approximately 80 guests, only 25 of which are Filipino and the rest are high-ranking Brits (Lord Watson included) and representatives from US and Japan ESU. Oh, Patricia Evangelista (the 2004 winner of International Public Speaking Competition) and I were the only students and youngsters in that event (KC did not show-up). The other Filipino guests were three Ambassadors, the CEO of the Ayala Corp., CEO of RCBC, CEO of Unilever, CEO of HSBC and some Palanca Awardees. Whew! Honestly, I was so nervous to walk around and socialize. Maybe because of lack of interesting thing that I can share and partly because I don’t think I’ll be able to socialize comfortably considering the fact that I have a 3-inch stilettos on. That wasn’t for so long, though. I had an interesting conversation with Gill Westaway about her stay in the Philippines. I was so relieved! At least I can relate on the subject. I swear I’d faint if I’d asked her about her hobby and then she’d blabber about something so-British which I wouldn’t know anything about!

It sure was a very remarkable experience. Meeting Lord Watson of Richmond is something that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Actually, it made me rekindle my dream of working in the International Arena. Who knows, maybe next time, I’ll be rubbing elbows with Prince William and Tony Blair.

Harry Potter 4

I watched Harry Potter twice. Ha,ha... The first one was with my classmates. We went to Gateway and after looking probably the longest line that I've seen in my entire life, decided to go to Powerplant instead. We did not have the best seat coz we kinda walked in but the movie was superb so we enjoyed it anyway. We also went to Ateneo Law to get some info as regards the review that they're offering. We saw Atty. Diaz there. Ha,ha :)

My next HP experience was with nel. We watched it at Shangrila Plaza. We saw RS (from nursing) with some guy. he,he *wink*

My comment regarding Harry Potter: I was good but could've been better if the secret of Rita Skeeter was included in the flick plus the kissing scene of Hermione.

I'll write something about my encounter with Lord Watson some other time. I still have to read for torts and damages.

I'm so happy!

Class just ended and I was so happy about the idea that I'm about to watch Harry Potter with my classmates. I just have to post this one. I finally have bobby's pic! Yay! He's still the superbly cute Bobby that I used to know. *sigh*

missing st. jo...

Hannah sent me a text message yesterday. I couldn't help but recall my st. jo years. I feel that the dinner that we had last sem was enough to catch up with a lot of things. Oh well...

I have a photo from that dinner at Tapika :0

pretty tiring...

My day started ok. However, I had a hard time coping up with the demands from people around me... From Ma'am Martinez to Law related matters.

I still don't have the right frame of mind to right something about the romantic aspect of my life. I hope to right something within this week. I'm just so inspired and I feel so special :)

so-so day...

This such a "so-so" day! Nothing exciting happened/ is happening. But the day is not yet over. Hope our prof in Evidence will not turn out as another Dark Eater. He,he... My last post stirred up a lot of comments. Good thing, no contradiction was raised. I think it was more of adhering to the article. ha,ha... Why? Because it was so damn true! ha,ha...

Went home him nel last night. And oh, we bumped into Dennis Trillo somewhere in Cubao. My reaction?... Bobby's a lot hotter than he is! ha,ha... Hope nel will last for 16 hours. His duty's from 6 am to 10 pm... I feel for him :-(

The "reincarnation" of one of the Death Eaters...

I just met my prof in one of my subjects and by the way things are going, I think we are off for a hell sem once again! After almost 3 years in law school, I still can't stand the terror that most of the profs offer. It would've been ok to call him an "arrogant bastard" but I think it's politically correct to address him as an "arrogant bitch" since his sexuality is questionable anyway. ha,ha...

He entered and left the room with that smirk that we oh-so-hate! He kept on blabbering on how bad FEU polsci is, that he's the only one who has the right and privelege to be arrogant and act like a jack ass inside the room (well I think he made his point by the end of the class)...blah,blah...

I've heard of this prof from my Sib. When I asked her how many studes did he fail, she answered my by saying that I should be asking how many students did he pass. So it gave me an ultra vivid picture of what is bound to happen for this class.

BUMMER!!!

10 (secret and not so secret) things about me...

1. I know how to play the guitar.
2. I'm a big fan of Sweet Valley twins (I can name the characters, plot and members of the Unicorn Club :)). I still get to read it once in a while when I feel like slacking off.
3. I love anything with coffee (my law influence).
4. So into this really cute debater during my college years til lately. yay!
5. Once thought of becoming a member of Pink Sisters (a nun?! What was I thinking?!).
6. A consistent Best Actress in school plays when I was in highschool. he,he
7. Was the Corps Commander in CAT.
8. A certified asthmatic and was advised to undergo a hypoallergenic diet for this new allergy that i've developed.
9. Considers my ORADEC pals as my best buds.
10. Hates mind-boggling movies.

sembreak...

sembreak went like a blur... I spent a week in Dumaguete for the NDC. It was a nice-sad experience. My 1st NDC that I did not break after 2 successive ones. The only saving grace was when we won over the ateneo team who bagged the crown in the last austral-asians debate. Bobby was there looking so gorgeous I almost forgot he's gay. Got him as our adj in one of the match as well as jess and another DCA. Dumaguete was ok. The trip to the mountain resort was the best! My first time to experience fresh water in my feet. We kinda hiked and passed a hanging bridge. Pretty cool!

A day after arriving from Dumaguete, I packed my bags to spend holloween in Pangasinan. We were there for 5 days and it was kinda nice.

Today's the first day of our class. I'm kinda nervous-excited. I tried to calm my nerves a few days before. Nel and I watched "Waiting" an odd movie! Thank god I had good company. My sis celebrated her b-day yesterday. It was one of the best! No other folks around, just the family members. We laughed like mad the entire evening coz of my corny sis :)

few more hours...

Gosh! In just a few hours, we're off to Dumaguete. I'm going away with a heavy heart coz nel was a little pissed of what I said. It was meant as a joke but he analyzed it differently. Oh well, c'est la vie...

WE WILL ROCK DUMAGUETE!

nervous-excited...

It's the 20th of October... 2 more days and we'll be flying to Silliman University for the National's debate. Whew! After days of slaving at ate Ans place with equally slavedriving mentors, I think we have a good chance of breaking. Im psyched coz I finally have the chance to go down south and experience "southern culture". Part of me is sad though coz I feel that I will enjoy the trip more if Joeven, Lucky and Ate Ans are coming with us. Oh well, c'est la vie...

Mark and I just finished matterloading. We realized that there's more to be done... Again, c'est la vie...

Will report after the Nationsl's!

time to be merry!

I just got my grade slip and i'm happy about the result. Whew! After days of sleepless nights. Super thanks to Judge and to our Assoc Dean :). A lot of things happened for the past few days. I got to super hang out with lucks and the rest of the hlousemates at the "big brother house", patched things up with joeven and ate ans re: NDC, had a sleepover at my teammates pad(mark), JDNRC was over, Nel went to our place yesterday to chill out, and now I'm just waiting for my COR. WHOA! Talk about hectic sched... I'm matterloading for the NDC. My spirit's soo high, I feel like I can fight all the odds in life! ha,ha...

consuming...

Last Saturday, I accompanied Lucks and Joeven to have a "talk". It was pretty emotional and stressful at the same time.

Sunday, I attended 2 masses. One at Stella (with mom and sis) and the other one at Edsa Shrine with nel. I made a blunder prior to our meeting but it turned out ok so I guess, there's nothing to worry about. We watched 40 year old virgin. It was so darn hilarious! ha,ha... Way naughty for a conventional Filipino but for me, it was so cool! We ate after watching the flick. I did not finish my Pizza Pie (sbarro). I made him finish it. Ha,ha... I saw an old pal from St. Jo (Everlie). Went home with a twinge feeling of guilt. Nel was supposed to study for his revalida. bad...

This day did not go the way I wanted. JDNRC's pretty consuming. Joeven left with a bummer news. I still refuse to believe it (denial). Life is so unfair... I feel like everbody's leaving me behind... I feel so alone. I already aired this issue to ate ans but it's like a vicious cycle. I don't wanna tell her coz I know that she also have a concern of her own. I'll talk to Lucks tomorrow just to ease my frustration. I went home with a heavy heart and a tired body. UNCOOL

UAAP

I'm still waiting for Lucky. We will watch the game together and I'm prettry psyched to be with the FEUCSO guys... I hope things between Lucks and Joeven will turn out fine. Hay... I miss the old times. I miss hanging out with Joeven and Lucks. Right now, it's more of myself and Joeven. Not that I'm not enjoying it. Actually, I always have a blast! I just miss our usual potshots. :)

it's over!

Wow! I just can't believe that 1st sem's over... I did not feel it maybe because of barops... I'm just happy that I finally have the time to do some ORADEC and personal stuffs*wink*.

I had the chance to spend an Oktoberfest with my law buddies last night coz Nel went home early. It was a night to remember. Singing our heatrs out while watching them devouring the foods and drinking beers proved that law students rock! By the way, we saw THE atty. Sandoval.

This is a good day. Tiring but fun. And revealing, if I may add.
I spent the whole day at the IAS sec. We had a meeting and Ma'am Zen made it clear that we are accountable for the JDNRC. I gave Joeven and Jan some brownies. I don't know why. Maybe because of the fact that if I will give brownies to both of them, it'll serve as a connection... Pretty weird (i know). Joeven and I had a talk while proctoring. We continued the "talk" over dinner. He dropped me off somewhere near Lucky's place after accompanying him in the supermarket. I finally had the chance to visit Lucky's place. It's cute. Cool place... Cool housemates. *wink*
Nel and I went home together... I asked him about what he said the other day... It's more of a confirmation (actually). He said all the things that he txted were true. I blushed. It'snice to know that somebody really cares :)
I can't wait to watch the UAAP game of FEU vs. La Salle tomorrow. Jamela offered a slogan and I find it really cool. "DLSU new course offered: ANGER MANAGEMENT" ha,ha...

hell week...

Finals week and it's the hell week of law students...
Good thing I only have 1 exam left to take (that'll be on monday). Tax exam was pretty hard... I love Civil procedure the most. Studying til 4 am really paid off (i hope)... Joeven texted me. He asked me if I can join him on his defense on Monday (UP Diliman)... SURELY! Wouldn't miss it...
Today is Maren's birthday... She'll celebrate it tomorrow and im pretty psyched to chill out. After all, I need it! Talked to Joeven, Te Ans, Lola Zen, Lucky and the rest of the IAS peeps.
Im still pissed with La Salle aka "sorelosers"... Hitting Arwind was really rude! I can't wait to watch the 2nd game in Araneta.

Infamous ORADEC debaters mishaps...

* I would like to thank Gee for coming up with ORADEC's "unintellectual elite" side... ha,ha... After, 30 minutes of browsing Bobby's blog, I've decided that enough is enough... I'm over with Ateneo debaters. Anyway, ORADEC members are funnier that ADS... just read... ha,ha:)

the most shameful and funniest lines ever spoken by FEU-ORADEC neophyte debaters during our trainings that made us if not completely, partial human beings..

MOTION: "THW legalize gay marriages"
RIZ: we contextualize this db8 in Central America w/c means the United States of America-w-h-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-t?????????rc: Venezuela is in Central America.....juz like Brazil and Cuba-magsama kayo!!!!!riz: we talk about "unisexual relationships" here
RC: hahaha! what is "unisexual relationships?"
-hear! oo nga naman...

MOTION: THBT EU should lax its policy on accession
GEE: i will argue on the geopolitical implications..how exactly Turkey's neighboring states affect political stability of Turkey.
MARK PHILLIP: (POI) hey! ur talking of Iraq, and Iran here. But our proposal is only talking about Turkey's accession on the European Union. that's it..
-huh! kaya nga geopolitical e!

MOTION: THBT the big man is justified
JAN: the US "ATTACK-TED" iraq despite no weapons of mass destruction
-uuuy!! gumagawa ng sariling past tense

MARK PHILLIP: the goal of the US-led war for the betterment of Iraq was just a "deceivement"
-baka naman "deception"..naiba tuloy ang "perceivement" namin sa 'yo

MOTION: THBT Democracy is an illusion
GEE: (rebuttal) They argue that there is a clamor from the Iraqis but common sense explains that public clamor is not tantamount to public demand.
-Whaaahahaha! nasan ang common sense dun? kelangan mo ng "synonym ng thesaurus"

MOTION: THBT economic sanction is better than war
KEVIN: UN peace keeping force is a form of intervention in Sudan
MARK PHILLIP: What we Are pointing out here is "human Invention" bcoz the Sudanese government is incapable of solving such genocide.
-HAHAHA! baka naman "humanitarian intervention"

MOTION: THBT a unipolar world is more peaceful
JAN: a unipolar world is a world having a common political system. unipolarism in this debate means the internationalization of democracy...but we contextualize this debate in Asia.
JOEVEN: such an idiotic idea!
-hindi naman cguro..."moronic lang" harsh mo naman friend... ha,ha

MOTION: THBT FFCs should be liable for the obesity of their customers
JAN: there is liability because there is deception. foods contain GMOs that make us obese.
GEE: there's no such thing as deception because no one can dceive us unless we permit them to
MARK YSLA: gaga! deception nga eh!
-HEAR HEAR! naman gee... ha,ha

MOTION: THBT environmental protection is a global concern
MARK YSLA: we propose to make the Kyoto Protocol universal under the mandate and enforcement of UN.
GEE: how can UN work as a global enforcer of Kyoto Protocol if it has a superpower which is US that vetoes such proposal?
MARK PHILLIP: Shame! US is a signatory of Kyoto Protocol
-whaaaat? di ko Kerry...it's a BUSH-it fabrication...very mark legaspi! ha,ha

MAYCEE: the accumulation of greenhouse gases increases temperature. this increase causes malaria in the long run. the Kyoto Protocol prevents malaria.
- ano ba maycee! sa North pole ka na lang tumira!!!!!

MOTION: THW drill for oil in the Arctic reserves
MARK PHILLIP: the USA does not have its own oil plant that is why it imports from the Middle East
-ok ka lang Mark?! hiyang-hiya naman US syo. ha,ha

4rth Sunday... Last barops!

Last weekend of September, last barops and last bar exams... Whew! It was a pretty tiring Saturday. I went straight to Century Park after our class... Seph, Reig, Mon, Marlon and I ate at Cabalen and the eat-all-you-can buffet... it was worth it! I got a call from Gian (my st. jo pal). He asked me if I'm going to Tapika for SJC-GS 95's gathering. Well, I told him that I'm so eager to see our batchmates and that he should come himself. So he went to manila (he's based in clark coz he's an engineer for Southeast Asian Airlines) and we met at Go nuts to arrive at the party as dates. Ha,ha! That was hilarious! I said that I don't have a date and then being the kind friend that he is, he volunteered to accompany me. It was tiring though coz I came form Taft then off to Tapika (it's in Katipunan). No matter how tired I was, it was worth my time and strength... Man! my batchmates are all successful (dentist, businessmen, yuppies!) and goodlooking if I may add (myself included ha,ha).Valiant was super "kulit"! He's still goodlooking and I kept on teasing him to Astrud. ha,ha... Agnes and Maan were my "kakulitan" during that night. Joyce and I made a loud shriek when we saw each other. Man! That was humiliating! We have to pose every now and then for our pics. ha,ha... After our powwow, I went home to take a shower and then I'm off again to Century Park...

Sunday- Amazingly cool!
Who said that law students don't know how to party?! Foods are everywhere, beers and champagnes are flowing and party music is echoing in our ears... I had the time of my life! I had some booze (my clothes included, thanks to Cohrin), ate a lot, and party really hard! Our alumni were there. Kuya (Atty) Alvin was super nice... I got choked up a little when Sib Cyrus hugged me and said in his most sincere voice the words "Rose Lyn, Thank you... Salamat talaga..." awww... that was really touching. He already thanked me for the nth time when I told him that he doesn't need to do that. He,he... his dad also thanked me... COOLNESS!

3rd weekend of September... Barops

3rd weekend of September, Barops time once again... Yay! It was so cool coz seph and I sang for the mass at Century Park Hotel sponsored by D Lex. Our Associate Dean was ultra cool! She dresses with elegance and can easily get chummies with the students. Anel (Atty. Diaz) arrived around 11 in th evening with I think ten boxes of pizza. Coolness! Atty. Tolentino sponsored our drinking spree and Z19 was our resident barister he,he... I did not sleep at all! Sunday morning, I went to FEU to train the nursing peeps in debate. This was the start of a nice week with Arnel (my super kind buddy :)).

2nd weekend of Barops...

2nd weekend of September, It's barops time once again...

My org, the Legal Studies Group, Inc., is the sponsor of the mass at Century Park Hotel so we have to be there as early as possible. Some of my classmates were super nice to wait for me coz I had the sudden urge to talk to somebody and tell him how pissed I was because of the happenings for the past 3 days...
I was emotionally burdened with all the issues surrounding my relationship with a friend overlapping with my professional dealings with ORADEC. Good thing, Nel was there to be my buddy turned shock-absorber. COOLNESS! ha,ha... This guy never fails me (not yet)...
The mass was ok...Actually, I was nervous during the mass coz our Dean was there... I was able to deliver my part with much confidence that I could muster at that time.

Great Wednesday

It was a super nice Wednesday. I was not called in our Succession class and it was a major relief. Though i was able to study the assignment, I had a mild asthma attack during the class and that sorta rocked my brain cells. ha,ha... I think that was attributable to my ultra busy day. I attended debate training, matter loading and seminar workshop. The workshop was super cool. It was a workshop on non-verbal communication and majority of the peeps who attended perceived me to be a helper, instructor and competitor. DAMN! my personality is pretty strong. They just don't know that I'm so passionate and super sweet ha,ha...

Right before our class, I was so hyper and I made practically the entire class laughing because of my famous/infamous ponkan-apple joke! ha,ha... My asthma attack did not stop me from having a great day. After our class, my classmates and I had our regular prayer meeting and I really felt the connection with God. I love my classmates more after that :). I can't help but tease Mon about his measles and it's nice to know that he took it really well. I hope he'll get better.

After our prayer meeting, the Pancichism group convened. The occassion- Darlene's birthday. I saw some of my undergrad pals (Lucky, Brian, Michael, Victor). Brian is really a nice guy. He gave me a pasalubong. ha,ha... After our short encounter with the undergrads, we had our dinner and Seph was so into singing the meteor garden song. Maybe because of Michael aka Josh. :)

I went home around 11 pm and I got a txt from Arnel. He was really sick and I felt really bad. As much as I wanted to take care of him, I just can't. He's a freakin' nursing student after all! ha,ha... He told me about this sick kid from the hospital and it really was a bummer.

I just attended the mass for the celebration of the Nativity of Mama Mary and it felt really good... Gotta rush, I still have a lot of cases to read :)

on debate, impeachment and tax class

My day started kinda early. Maren asked me help her train some JPIAs in debate. I was in school at past 8 and I'm super nervous and excited at the same time. I wore a sorta Boho skirt and a power top. I received a lot of compliments because of that ha,ha... So there, after 2 hours, Maren, Mark and I debated against the JPIAs. I can say that they're ok considering the fact that they don't have much training.
I got a call from Mask of Silliman informing me of the invites that was sent via e-mail. I was psyched after hearing about it! I can't wait for the National's Debate. It'll be my first time in Dumaguete...

I was able to browse my Succession book coz Justice Labitoria's in China and Atty. Tolentino promised a lecture in our tax class. COOLNESS!

Tax was boring (for the first time!). Maybe because Atty. Tolentino's emotionally depressed coz of the result of the impeachment case. I was pretty bummed myself. I hate Philippine politics! It rained and my get-up was really messed up. That was the second bummer of the day. Good thing though, my sis was home.

I watched Pinoy Big Brother (my jologs side) while eating an ultra rubbery chops cooked by my sis. I enjoyed it though coz my sis prepared it considering that she hates cooking. Aw, that was sweet! ha,ha...

1st sunday (BAROPS)

I know that it was pretty late for me to write something about the 1st sunday considering that it happened 2 days ago. As much as I wanted to write yesterday, My body and mind are not cooperating. I was so damn tired last sunday and it carried over til yesterday.
Nevertheless, it was worth it! This was like the best send off that the CBO ever spearheaded. Oh well, I was part of it after all... ha,ha... Kidding aside, The send off last saturday was great! Everybody was there to show there support. Though our Dean weren't there, he made it up by attending the La Salle send off. He was pretty early at the Century Park and I believe that his presence lifted the spirits of our barristers...

I did not have any sleep the night before the bar. I was an understudy for Labor Law and I have to help for the last minute tips. Funny thing was, I also made an active part in making the last minute tips for Political Law (ha,ha). It was a night to remember... Eating hot fudge at 10 in the evening, chatting with atty. sy til 2 am and drinking with the 4rth year peeps at 3 am (thanks to Vanj and Marlon ha,ha) COOLNESS!
I also got to talk to some guys from school like Love, my polscimate and Karl who was so red because of the alcohol ha,ha...

I also saw a fight between Aquila Legis and Utopia (fraternities from Ateneo). It was a cutie sight. Imagine such cute guys raising their voices! ha,ha...

In the morning of Sunday, I was able hang out wioth some of my classmates at the hotel. We talked about relationships (geez! relationships at 7 am! ha,ha). It was confirmed that Im darn intimidating! Actually, the word was feisty. Damn! ha,ha...

I can't wait for 2nd Sunday or rather 2nd Saturday at the Century Park. ha,ha!

i hate myself...

I don't know if I hate myself for being insensitive of his feelings or for trying so hard to save a frienship...
Yesterday was a disaster. My day started ok (thanks to this ultra cool song). I went to the IAS conference hall to see if everything's ok as regards the seminar workshop. It started kinda late coz some of the junior members have a class till 4:30 and so it left Dawnie, Gee and I gossiping the afternoon away. It was really cool to know who's hooking up with who and who's having a severed relationsip with other peeps... A few minutes beforethe seminar workshop, I went inside the IAS sec to call Assoc Dean Martinez. We were still ok back then til the seminar workshop started. My only fault is that I'm too honest with him. He's my mentor and a very good friend so I tend to tell him everything as long as he's privy ... Moreover, I also like to save his friendship with another person who's also so dear in my heart... I don't know but I'm trying to take his LOA lightly then here he comes trying to analyze every single words that I say. BUMMER BIGTIME!
I guess, there are certain things that I really can't handle...
Things that I shouln't have said in the first place...
Or maybe he's no longer the same old J... hope not

PS.
It's papa and lence's birthday- COOLNESS!

on living with a med student...

My sis and I went home together last tuesday. I was wearing a power suit coz it's an atty. tolentino night and courtroom attire is the way to go. Apparently, the class was cancelled so I was able to fetch my sis at UST. Of course being the kind sis that I am (naks!), I carried her things. From stethoscope to all the other med stuffs. When we arrived, I realized that I really have to take a shower coz I stink! The room that Im sharing with my sis is formalin infessed and man, the oder is really lingering! I wasn't able to sleep much. Good enough, Arnel txted me and gave me some tips. He's really super nice. He checked on my "vomiting episodes" from time to time and I really appreciate it... Going back, I just can't tell my sis to transfer her things to the other room coz she's not feeling well so I transferred it all by myself. Argh! I can still smell the formalin!

curly tuesday...

It's our formal day once again and I've decided to wear my hair down with curls! ha,ha... It's cute and matured at the same time. It's been 3 days since dad txted me and i'm really bummed about it. I'm worried coz this only happen when something's wrong. I have this inkling that he's in a bad shape (i hope im wrong). Nevertheless, I miss our usual talks and planning about our future. Right now, I'm willing to give him some space. It's really difficult to handle him at this time. I wish I took up medicine instead...
I wish I could do something about it...
I wish I could give my heart to him...
I hate to see him suffering...
I hate listening to his worried voice.
I just miss the old bubbly him.

On the lighter note, my friend Shinichi is in the country. I hope I'll be able to see him. My gradeschool batchmates in St. Jo are also planning a dinner date. i will definitely come! ha,ha

Just another tuesday...

Well, its tuesday and I don't know if this daywill be just like all the past tuesdays of my life... Boring! Romantically speaking, I think, I'm a little bummed because it's Leo's exam week so there... Limited messages and i terribly miss him!
My mom made a sandwich for me. awww.. so sweet.
On the more dramatic side, i'll meet ate ans this pm. We'll talk about something. I still feel bad about Joeven's decision, but I couldn't do anything about it. It's out of my bounds. WTF! He did not even bother to tell me that his decision is final... SOME FRIEND!!!
(so sorry... I'm still bitter about it)

Empty

I feel empty...
Leo did not txt me yesterday. So "un-Leo" who usually txt me at least 20 times a day... I know something is wrong. I just don't know what is it. I just hope he's ok. i'm really worried about his condition. I wish I could take care of me. I hate the distance.
BTW, today is my mom's birthday.

facilitating + synthesizing= FUN

I was in Caliraya for two days. FEUCSO asked me to facilitate the workshops for the said event...
I was really nervous at first because some of the "gods" are there plus i hardly know anybody. Good thing my innate charm did not fail me (he,he). I was chummies with the other studes after a couple of hours. Then the fun part started...
The place was so beautiful. It was the biggest man-made lake in the Phils. plus its a 1st class resort. Students had fun swimming and mud sliding. Michael aka Josh Santana was so game when he was asked to perform. My roomies were so nice. Maren and I have a lot in common. Cheska, Nona and Karyl were super nice as well.
We had a close encounter with the unknown during the wee hours of the night. Good thing Arnel was there.
Arnel and I re-connected. COOLNESS!
It was like the old time with a bit of zing. As always, he's super sweet and thoughtful.
Joeven, Maren and I observed a lot. From who's hooking up with who to the studes personalities.
The trip was ultimate in coolness!

on heartaches and flattery...

I opened my mail only to find out an unexpected e-mail from someone from my past...
As much as I wanted to forever bury the memories (both happy and sad), I just couldn't stop myself from reminiscing. After all, the message was a smack on my face...bummer bigtime!

Good thing, somebody's making my life more exciting for the past few days. He's sweet, ultra caring and smart. coolness.
At least he's there to make me smile and to ask how my day was. After his studies, maybe he'll have the guts to say those words explicitly. He said that I am so difficult to reach. I strongly disagree... I'm not rich (not yet ha,ha), I'm caring and thoughtful (according to joeven and the other oradec peeps), I may have the passion for intellectual elites but he's smart so I don't think there's something to worry about. Oh well... C'est la vie :)

Crushie...

For quite some time, I never got attracted from anybody in the Institute of Law. I don't know if its just me or because I find the majority of IL men geeky (my classmates excluded he,he:))...But for the past couple of weeks, a particular guy caught my attention. He's clean looking, cute in the geeking kind of way and of course- SMART. After all, he wouldn't reach his fourth year if his a jack-ass...
It all started 3 days after the IL forum. He approached me and I instantly appreciated his sense of style. Half-rimmed glasses, light top and stylish pants. coolness!
Had it not for my candid stupidity, things could've been a lot cooler by now. I still hate myself for uttering those bummer words (thanks to my st. jo goody-goody upbringing).
I saw him in the library yesterday. coolness!

Well, Andy said that I have this certain glow and I'm becoming prettier. Andy said it! Bwaha! :) ( I don't know if crushie has something to do with it or I should be thankful for the liquid blush that im using).

Midterms started with a bang. I'm talking about KABOOM!!!! There goes my chance of getting a high grade in labor relations. I'm lucky if I'll be able to pass the exams. One of the hardest in law school. Oh well, cest la vie... Will not post for the next couple of days... serious studying (double bummer!)

X'cess: It's Lucky's birthday- COOLNESS!!

Remembering Dr. Pedrena...

Dr. Pedrena was my professor for 2 subjects when I was still in college. My first encounter with him was when I was in third year. He was my professor in Modern Political Theories beck then. Like any other senior professors, he had the air of authority which was probably the reason why my respect to this person is insurmountable... After quite some time, he got to know his students and by then, Lence, Grace and I were considered as the favorites in our class. We were never the asslicker type of students but because of our participation in various school organizations plus excelling in his class, I guess being the favorite is not bad at all.

The next semester, He was again my professor. This time, its for our Political Analysis class. Being a dynamic subject, he would often give us current issues and ask to debate on it. I was then very much associated with the ORADEC because I was always a part of the FEU contingent for debate tourneys. During our classroom debates, he would often ask me to become the moderator and at the end of the class give my insights as regards the said topic.

Those were the memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life...

When I received the news of his death, I was really shocked. I just saw him a few days ago and he even asked me how I was doing... I guess the words "Kumusta ka na iha?" was the last words that he said to me.

Looking at him inside a coffin pains me...

The memories shared with this good man kept on flowing in my mind. I just camouflaged my emotions by cracking up some jokes with my college professors and Lence. Still, I feel really bad deep inside.

Forget the flat 1's that he gave me... the values and knowledge were the more important things that is worth remembering.

Goodbye for now sir...
Thank you for the laughters and the knowledge...

Sunday with the graduates...

Sunday was really tiring. I felt really unproductive and kinda bad in the afternoon because of some uncalled for words that was uttered by someone. Good thing, angels do exist.

I had a night to remember because of Joeven, Zaldy, Melvz, Jaz, Ama and Jan. Zaldy's rendition of "There's no easy way to break somebody's heart" made me choke. It was so damn true!
It was a night of clean fun and unforgivable gluttony. We've spotted a new place to enjoy a cup of coffee. It's called Bo's Coffee Club. The coffee is ok. Cookies are great. And the service is fantastic! I saw the other side of Joeven when he confronted a rude Figaro crew. That was after he convinced us to patronize Figaro being Filipino owned and all... Ha,ha. After his famous "Can I talk to your manager or anybody who's in charge because what you did was soo rude!" line, I was dumbfounded for a sec but it was really B-R-A-V-O!!! ha,ha. We stayed til the wee hours of the night talking about business ventures with the other guys while txting with Joeven (a real weirdo, we're together but he opted to chat via txt! Ha,ha).

Seeing the Josephines...

Last sunday was kinda nostalgic. Some of my batchmates organized a dinner meet-and-greet somewhere in timog. It was amusing to see how we've all grown up! Hannah, for one, came in wearing an ultra mini skirt. Far from Hannah Lee Barvo who used to be so meek and sweet kid. She's still sweet with a twist this time. Anna, my hs buddy came with her boyfriend. You see, Anna was more of a prim and proper lad. Who would've thought that she'll have her boyfriend before I have mine?! ( bitter!! ha,ha). Nonetheless, it was a super cool and ultra conyo night! ha,ha. I can't wait to see some of our batchmates next month :)

The week that was...

This week was pretty demanding yet productive week for me. I was not called for our Labor class last Monday. Lady luck was with me, i guess. Labor is so difficult because you have to recite for almost 3 hours unless you're a super gifted child and was able to memorize everything. Tuesday was ok. The tension level was the same especially with Atty. Tolentino's voice booming in the four corners of the room. He was very supportive though of the activity of the student council coz he was the one who invited Congressman Chiz Escudero for Wednesday's forum. Wednesday was the climax of my week. I was asked by the SC President (kuya Novo) to be the co-emcee/ moderator for the IL forum. It was so cool because the panelist was composed of Sec. Mike Defensor (ultra supportive admin official), Congressman Dandoval ( one of the Spice boys) and my favorite, Congressman Ciz Escudero ( opposition's mouthpice). It was a very informative afternoon. Thursday was my day of rest but before I was able to do that, I went to my Doctor for my allergy check-up. I was in the dumpster when I went home because I can't eat practically everything that I like ( from chicken to seafoods!). I have to be in a hypoallergenic diet ( God knows til when!). But I'd rather sacrifice that be tortured for the rest of my life. Argh! Thanks to my mom's allergy history. I still don't know what will happen today ( Friday). I might go on our batch dinner tomorrow @ timog. Will update you soon.

TIMOG CHILL

I was with Lucky and Joeven last saturday. As usual, our night out was spent in a resto followed by hours of chatting over a cup of coffee. We went to timog and decided to eat at Alex III after walking for a few blocks (thanks to Joeven's Dencio's idea- apparently, it was closed). It has a nice ambience and the service is really good. After our dinner, we went to our all time favorite coffee place- BAANG. I had a tall hot mocha-yum! Our discussions were quite interesting. It ranges from debt reliefs to fashion (ha,ha... loved that fashion thingie!).

It was really fun. Chilling out in a place were majority of the crowd are reviewing (mostly law students and some techie med students) gave that cool feeling. After all, they're studying like hell while were laughing our hearts out! ha,ha...

cool day

This is definitely a cool day for me.
Everything is really going my way ( aside from the sudden downpour that might ruin my new shoes ;) ha,ha). I saw Atty. Ang this morning. He was kinda cute in his "Angly" way, I guess.. ha,ha. I was super excited to go to school this morning because of my "dresscode" agreement with Seph. I was pleased to see that I didn't overdo it. I'm wearing a green and white skirt, a plain white top and a killer pink shoes to match (the preppy look). Seph on the otherhand decided on wearing a super-preppy tie, longsleeves and sweats ( the kind that european highschools wear). Next weeks attire is anything native. BTW, class in tax got cancelled but we have a make up class this saturday (you wish! considering the scheds of the free sec ha,ha).

I decided to download some debate matters but my diskette failed me. I guess I better switch to another brand with a larger memory. Brushed on some blogs, replied some e-mails and read tons of debate topics. I'm pretty psyched to debate!

10 new happenings in my life since wednesday...

1. got to read a kiddie book courtesy of Dawnie
2. received a chocolate from Mon
3. Lucky invited me to chill out but it was rescheduled this saturday
4. got a copy of Judge Laggui's notes from Beryl
5. Met 2 new pals... Joy and RJ. Joy's the daughter (er biologically coz she's a les) of the owner of our apartment. RJ's Joy's special friend and she is super nice so we really hit it off.
6. got invited to another gimik by Joy and RJ
7. got really irritated with the gloria news ( well, this is not new but there's a development every single day so i think it is still worth writing)
8. got a call from lence ( god i miss lence and grace!)
9. played with chuckie and chummy ( my dogs)
10. got a compliment from law chums

2nd screening

Yesterday was a blast! I was in school but it was not like an ordinary day because I was with people that I miss big time! Joeven and lucky were there (btw, it was the 2nd screening of the ORADEC). After slaving ourselves almost 9 hours, we decided to have the rest of the day spent on bumming time. As always, our idea of bumming time is eating and videoke :).

SOME NEW DISCOVERIES FROM YESTERDAY:
1. Dawnie. He was an old member but he' s more associated with the theater guild so this is like the only time for us to get to know each other and perhaps bond.
2. That Gino is more of a hopeless romantic that cares less of what other people might think than a pop culture type of guy (iisa pa lamang keeps on playing in my head.. ha,ha).
3. That maren can endure 10 hours walking around in stilleto.
4. Lucky's close encounter...
5. That Joeven looks good in hip shirts.
I forgot... That Joeven is still the same kind and generous friend that I have(loved the chocolates and candies:)).

Here I am...again!
Geez... I'm having a very tiring yet productive day. I decided to make up for being lazy so I figured that i'll spend the rest of the day studying. I was so into our cases in Labor when I found out that I left some of it at home. Oh well, to make the long story short, I went back to our place to get the cases (and that's in cubao, mind you). I went back to my reading just the same when my classmate suddenly bumped into me. It was quite OA for me to be in pain because of a minor incident. I kept on rubbing my arm until last night's event went rushing in... Lucky bit me! That's the reason why my arm's swollen. So I guess, my reaction's not that OA. Gotta go, I feel like reading some more :)

angels

Isn't it ironic when somebody suddenly comes into your life just when you needed him/her the most?

I dreaded July 1. If I only have the power to control everything around me, I'll probably edit the calendar and delete all the 1st day of the month. Oh well, since I don't have that power (non yet... ha,ha) I'd better make the most out of that day.

I've met a lot of people. Gino, RJ and Weber(the Beaver... ha,ha). It was nice that i'm now chummies with the newbies of the ORADEC. I like Weber the most because he's just soo hardworking + he was very much willing to be my portable radio for the past 5 days of the Org's audition (ha,ha).

i'm thankful of...

Your Sexy Brazilian Name Is

BlogThis! i'm thankful of... After a week of hell, I came to my sanity and realized that there are still a lot of things/people that I should be thankful of. 1. Grace- for consistly telling me that everything will go my way. And for being an epitome of a good friend 2. ORADEC- for keeping me busy and for breaking the monotony in my student life. 3. Ate Anna- for unknowingly making me happy 4. Gino- for a great morning ( your gay encounter really blew me off ha,ha). 5. Joeven- for your super kulit stories and all time chismis. 6. Lucky- i enjoyed your 'i'm pretending that i'm not affected, though it's killing me' act. 7. CCM- for making me feel what it's like to be in Escolta 8. OVPO- a good venue when i poured my guts out 9. IAS Secretariat- a good place to take your mind off your worries. ( always updated with the latest chika minute) Friday, June 10, 2005 Killer pm! Last night was a killer (in a positive way)! While we were keeping ourselves busy waiting for Atty. Alabanza, Doris suddenly asked me about the current minimum wage with the amendments. Well, being the persistent and very much willing to help girl that I am (naks), I told her that I will just go out and will be back with the answer. At first, I told myself that it was quite stupid of me to go out considering that it's already 7:30 pm and all the other law students are already having their classes. I chanced up with my other classmates in front of the IL office. We tried to have an intellectual masturbation but nobody was able to answer my question with 100 % assurance that their answer is right. Then my savior came... This hotshot lawyer, who was my professor in criminal procedure, showed up. I greeted him with the most respectful voice that I can muster. He said hi but it didn't stop there. He asked me how am I doing and gave me a gentle pat on my back. Well, I forgot what I actually answered but WHF?! He remembered me! He entered the office and my classmates started teasing me. They even told me to ask him about the question that nobody can answer. So when he went out of the office, I couragiously asked him about minimum wage, its amendments and stuffs like that. He was generous and kind enough to answer all the questions. Talk about earning another "pogi points" for knowing all these laws! After that, he asked me about my class and my professor. I was really tensed because professors in IL don't go all chummy-chummy with their students so this is like one of the rare moments. We ended our conversation with him wishing me luck. I went back to the classroom not only with the answer but also with the story of my "kilig" encounter. Talk about being the envy of the ladies (who threaten me every now and then... ha,ha) and a whole night of bragging rights (well, maybe this will go on forever because other IL students are still ganging on me for that juicy incident ha,ha!). That's what I call a killer pm! On music, chorales, mood swings and more music... I woke up with a very bad mood. After hours of goofing around with my sister before going to bed, a bad mood in the morning is so unlikely to happen. Nevertheless, the curse of being a woman overpowered the most rationale thing to occur. Good thing though, that the most reliable things to lighten up my mood is around- MUSIC. Corny as it may seem, I'm a diehard chorale fan. I would gladly trade my mainstream pop cds for an hour of a chorale concert. This morning, I opted for a peaceful time in my room while listening to San Miguel Chorale. IT WAS HOT!!!! Monday, June 06, 2005 A summary and critique on the symposium entitled “ Advance Human Rights Ensure Justice for Victims, Support the International Criminal Court” I’m just so proud of my International Law paper last sem so I thought that I just have to post it (to boost my slowly deflating go Ha,ha). A summary and critique on the symposium entitled “ Advance Human Rights Ensure Justice for Victims, Support the International Criminal Court” Last December 2, 2004, a petitioners’ and parliamentarians’ forum was held at the Traders Hotel entitled “ Advance Human Rights Ensure Justice for Victims, Support the International Criminal Court”. In the said symposium, Hon. Loretta Ann P. Rosales gave an overview of the forum. The nature of the International Criminal Court was also mentioned. Hon. Rosales stated that the International Criminal Court was the very first and independent tribunal that has jurisdiction over individuals who commit the most serious crimes in the world namely: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression. Unfortunately, the Philippines, while signatory to the Rome treaty that created the Court, has not ratified it yet. Three esteemed speakers passionately aired their views and sentiments regarding the inaction of the President of the Philippines to sign the said treaty in order for the senate to deliberate on the said matter. The following presents the summary con critique of the speeches presented by the speakers: Dean Raul C. Pangalangan Co-chairperson, PCICC Dean, College of Law, University of the Philippines Philippine Delegate, Rome Conference on the ICC Dean Pangalangan enlightened the audience with his profound explanation of the problem being faced by the PCICC in the status quo as regards the delay of the transmittal of the treaty by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He also stated the doctrine of incorporation being adopted by the Philippines in pursuance of the 1987 Constitution. The treaty approval of the International Criminal Court Treaty necessitates the 2/3 of the senate vote in order for it to be valid and binding. However, the inaction of the President impedes its prompt concurrence. His discussion on how the ICC will work gave a light in the inquiring minds of the participants. The concept of complimentary jurisdiction was tackled with utmost clarity. By complimentary jurisdiction, it entails that the court will only acquire jurisdiction based on two planks. First is when the local courts are unwilling to prosecute and second, when the local court is unable to prosecute. Upon hearing these, I came to realize that ICC is in one way or another a “supplementary court” created in order to help a country assuage its increasing problem regarding the ubiquitous unheeded cases locally. Atty.Harry Roque Legal Counsel, PCICC After an enlightening discussion given by Dean Pangalangan, Atty. Roque presented a mind stimulating talk by explaining the different landmark cases such as the case of Pimentel vs. Executive Secretary which presented an in depth analysis of the incorporation system. The logic that he presented is that the existence of the doctrine of incorporation in our constitution is a prima facie evidence that the laws adopted in the international arena is automatically adopted in the Philippines. And that one of the basis of international law is the customary principles of the international law. Hence, following the logic, a conclusion maybe had that the treaty can be validly adopted in the Philippines by virtue of the doctrine of incorporation. The question now is this: Why is there a need for the Philippines to ratify the treaty in order to bind them if what is followed is the doctrine of incorporation? The answer is fairly simple. It is for the reason that the Vienna Convention requires ratification. I also agree with the conclusion that Atty. Roque arrived at. It is true that by the non-transmittal of the President of the said treaty, it constitutes a restriction on the part of the senate to do its job making it violative of the constitutional process. Atty. Romel Regalado Bagares Executive Director, Center for International Law (CENTERLAW) The last speaker was Atty. Bagares. Though the content of his speech was good, I would say that his part was the least dynamic of the three. It is because he merely read the joint statement of the petitioners in the landmark case of Sen. Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. et al, vs. Executive Secretary. The focal point of his speech, aside from reiterating his disappointment from the President’s inaction to transmit the treaty for the senate’s concurrence, is the happiness that the petitioners feel. It is for the following reasons: First, the Supreme Court gave due course to there petition despite their fears that the justices would not grant the petitioners standing to sue. Second, since the Rome Statute was adopted on July 17, 1998 and entered into force on July 1, 2002, more than half of the world have ratified the Rome Statute which created the International Criminal Tribunal. Third, the US Supreme Court, in three rulings released simultaneously, rebuffed the US President for the US government’s handling handling of the Guantanamo Bay prisoners in contravention of international law. And lastly, recent events gave the petitioners hope that our own Supreme Court will take kindly their petition and recognize the universal applicability of these principles as the very building blocks of an international community where impunity can not exist because its members assiduously protect the hollowed nature of these principles. In retrospect, a realist can conclude that the inaction of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo hampers the growth of the Philippine Justice System as well as its status in the international community. Despite the fact that it is difficult, we must shun away with the shadow of US, which is the number one enemy of the International Criminal Court. We must stand on our own feet and advocate change for the general welfare. Others might say that even if the Philippines will ratify the Rome Statute, its ratification remains inutile because of its agreement with the US government. We must also take into consideration that this change is a giant leap for the Philippines. Lastly, let us consider that when those who bear the greatest responsibility for the commission of these crimes will remain scot-free, it will only create a vicious cycle of violence and hostility to humanity. Submitted by: Rabanera, Rose Lyn S. FEU-LAW I'M HAVING THE BLUES It’s official, I’m having the blues. Under ordinary circumstances, I will attribute this feeling with the TV show that I previously watched- like OPRAH. But this time it’s different. Well I’m quite positive that I did not get the blues from watching STARLICIOUS MAKEOVERS. Chaps keeps on popping in my head. I don’t know if I miss “IT” or I’m still angry at myself for allowing the communication lines to be “re-opened” between us. Actually, this is just a realization after our Gateway night-out, which was quite unexpected, and so-yesterday if I may add (pretty slow for me to analyze things nowadays). Maybe I’m bummed because I allowed “IT” to have an access to my life once more. Well for whatever reason, I just feel like having the blues… Tuesday, May 31, 2005 Argh! A week before the opening of 1st sem and im digesting cases! This is against my will but it's a product of my better judgment. Oh well, I have to do this for our barristers. Who would've thought that being in the acads committee means sacrificing your social life?! ha,ha Friday, May 27, 2005 Bumming Time Two more weeks before the start of a new SY. For some, it's no biggie but for someone who spent her entire summer in the four corners of the classroom, it's high time to maximize the remaining 2 weeks of no-pressure and bumming time. I was an advocate of the annual ORADEC bonding/vacation. The other year, we went to Pangasinan and Baguio while last year's summer break was spent in Batangas. This year is different, there were no late night gigs and beach bumming. At first, joeven and ate Ans thought that it will never materialize because of a lot of concerns. But we managed to pull it off... Hell, we had our bumming time in my place! ha,ha... It was a night full of stories and a lot of bumming around. Though it lasted for only a few hours because Ate Ans' huby will be home in a while and Joeven, Kevin and Jaz didn't bring their clothes, we still managed to squeeze a lot of chikas. Thursday, May 26, 2005 Ironic It is quite ironic when people get reunited only when bad things happen, like when someone dies. That is exactly what happened yesterday. Brian's dad passed away. As his former debate teammate and a good friend, I went to their place to extend my sympathy along with our friends. Ate Ans, Joeven, Ama, Jerome and I were happy and sad at the same time. Happy because we get to see each other after years (that's true for Ama and Jerome) and sad for Brian. After a few hours of rekindling the old times (which comprises majority of KC and RC's "anecdotes"), we decided to head somewhere before going home (old chinese belief). So we went to Gateway and had a goodtime. It was nice to be with these people. Aw, I have to stop before I go mushy all over! Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Reunited Last week was a very exciting week for the quadruple alliance (especially for Grace). It was then that Mike (her BF) visited the Philippines. Finally, I was able to meet Mike personally! ha,ha. It was kind of him to treat us to dinner. Actually, Grace said that it was meant to a be a surprise but what the heck?! If you're friends with Ros Lyn and Laurence, surprises are not more likely to be kept. ha,ha... So there, we went somewhere in West Ave. for a buffet dinner then we're off to Punchline. BTW, Mike's friends-B, Given and C are with us... OK, off to Punchline... It was a Wednesday so there's not much of a crowd. Grace requested Lence and I to sing. I declined for the nth time before finally surrendering. After all, declining Graces' request is next to impossible especially if Lence is there to back her up. After a few shots of Hannesley and a bottle of beer, I was able to go onstage and sing. There goes my reputation! ha,ha.. Monday, May 16, 2005 Looking Back Yesterday at 4 pm, i've decided to go to mass with my mom and my sister (much later than our usual time which is 9 am). It's quite funny that Franz's gate is open. They only do this when there's a party at their house. I suddenly came across the sign "Happy Silver Anniversary to the EPISTLES CHOIR). I saw Arni at the driveway and she signaled me to come inside. I guess I did not overcome my shyness coz i declined the invitation. You see, I am/was a member of the Epistles when I was in highschool. But with the dictum "once an epistle, always an epistle", I guess i did not stop being one. It's nostalgic to see those familiar faces and hear those familiar voices. But deep down, I felt a funny feeling. I guess i miss these guys more than ever! In joining the Epistles, I was motivated by my need to have an escort at the dinner-dance in St. Jo, and I thought that being a member was a good move considering the ubiquitous goodlooking guys of epistle (well I was in HS then when being a kikay is still cool! ha,ha). My motivation easily vanished when I attended the screening. I nearly freaked when I found out that I was the only highschool student in the choir. All of them were in college (even my Bedan crush- Franz)! At first, I did not imagine myself being in a group such as the Epistles. I thought i will never fit in because I can't talk about college stuffs. Later on, I realized that I was wrong. Tetet (our best soloist), Sonny, Robert, Malou, Julet, Janice, Alex, Dolfs, Danreb, Franz and the rest really made me feel that I belong. They would call me to remind me of practices, pick me up at 3 in the morning when we have to sing for the simbang gabi, and drop me off if we finished practicing at the wee hours of the night. Non-church activities include a lot of bumming time at kambal's place, parties for all occassion and our very own family day (oh yes we have one!). They really know how to party. Well don't get me wrong, these guys also see to it that we deliver good music during our service. BTW, we are the resident choir of Stella Maris College and we also do some service at the Nativity of our Lord Parish (pretty in demend huh! wink). After a few years, I realized that choir rehearsals and parties are eating a big share of my time. It was then that I stopped joining in their services. I promised though that I will "reactivate" my membership after finishing college. Well, that did not happen because of the demands of law school. But I guess, just bumping into them once in a while brings back the good memories that we once shared. Friday, May 13, 2005 Good Riddance! Well, Im keeping my promise... Last night was pretty stressful. The agony of waiting for the infamous exam in conflict of laws is bad enough but I never thought that the exam itself is the peak of my agony! It was a multiple choice type. You might think that it's easy because I just have to pick a letter then you're off to the next number. Heck! It's far more complicated from what i've expected. It's like taking a logic exam 20x harder. Oh well, it's water under the bridge. For now, I just have to wait for the result. I'm crossing my fingers. Thursday, May 12, 2005 MASOCHIST For quite some time, I've dreaded the idea that I enjoy hard work and tension. Now, I've realized that I really do. Heck! It took me 3 years before I accepted that. Ha,ha. I guess that's what law school teach you... In a few hours, I'm going to take the infamous final exam in conflict of laws given by an equally infamous prof, which-I-would-rather-not-say-his-name for obvious reasons. My recit grade is quite decent but I don't want to take chances so I'd better wrap this up and start studying. Will write about the exam this evening or early tomorrow. Monday, May 09, 2005 a gloomy day in my equally gloomy life from my february 5, 2005 entry It's 7 in the evening. i just had a torture afternoon (transpo exam and credit recit- as usaual i got called). Last night was the worst night in my entire life...it's over.For the past 19 months, i was an epitome of a martyr woman(or so it seem). You gave me my saddest birthday and a lot of sleepless nights, remember? But last night was different. I wasn't the same patient and caring person. I was really mean and heartless. I was beyond caring... Hearing those words really blew my senses. I can't imagine somebody telling me that i'm stupid and that i'll never become a good lawyer (hell, i'll prove you wrong!). I thought i was mean, but you were meaner. I endured so much. I sacrificed some of my personal time and my relationship with friends that were there for me long before you entered into my life. I don't wanna sound so sassy but for somebody who stood beside you, that was the harshest thing to do/say. Reading your txt this morning was like reading a note from hell. I can't put my act together, i know i can never be the same girl that everybody loved. There are a lot of things swirling in my head... how am i going to act as if im ok? how can i make other people happy the way i used to do when deep down i know that im hurting? Good thing i have my friends... grace and lence were always there for me. Like what we always talk about-it's your damn loss not mine:) oh well, life sucks... but this time, life sucks BIGTIME! ok, tama na emote gotta meet a friend (miss ko na 'to e, tagal na naming di lumalabas...BONDING!) “Destination… Happiness” Sa buhay natin, it is seldom na makita natin yung taong talagang makakapagpasaya satin… yung “THE ONE” na hindi magpapa-iyak pero makakapagpadama na para tayong si Princess Sarah! Pano ba naman, most of the time, akala mo sya na… magpa-promise sya ng lahat ng bagay just to make you happy…ibibigay sayo the best things that money can buy. Ayun, hindi na tuloy natin nahahalata kung gaano nya tayo nasasaktan… kase konteng sorry lang nya ok ka na naman… konteng text lang nya, feeling mo compensated na lahat ng bad things na nagawa nya. Pero kung patuloy na ganito yung mangyayari, we don’t realize na pati tayo unti-unting nababago…But come to think of it… para ba ‘to sa ikabubuti natin o hindi? If these things will continue to happen, dalawa lang naman yung pwedeng mangyari e… First, magiging apathetic ka… wala ka na lang paki-alam kung saktan ka man nya or hindi. Kung dati iniiyakan mo yung mga times na nasasaktan ka nya, ngayon ang drama mo tipong “bahala sya sa gusto nyang gawin”… ang iisipin mo, at least kayo pa din kahit na lahat ng friends mo nagsasabing nuknukan ka ng tanga! You are now trapped in a situation na para kang robot na pinapatagal yung relasyon nyo kahit na ang tingin ng mga tao sa paligid mo e isang napakalaking joke ng ginagawa mo. And second, magiging paranoid ka… yung tipong hindi lang sya makapag-text akala mo me ka-date na sya sa Podium… o ma-late lang sya ng two minutes iisipin mo ng hindi ka na nya mahal kaya binabalewala ka na lang nya. Worst, pag me ginawa sya sa’yong sweet na bagay like pag binigyan ka nya ng flowers itatanong mo agad sa kanya “ Para saan ‘to? Me kasalanan ka no?!”… O, di ba ang pathetic?! Ang masama pa don, lagi kang nasa defensive side… kase ayaw mo ng mag-self pity kaya inuunahan mo na. Ayun, ang labas, mas lalo kang kawawa kase you tend to worry too much. Sa parehas na sitwasyon, it will always boil down to one thing… hindi ka magiging masaya… It will only become a vicious cycle until umabot sa puntong hindi mo na alam kung anong gagawin mo… Dahil sa dami ng diversions, hindi mo na din alam kung pano ba talaga magmahal. Sabi nga nila, lahat ng sobra e hindi na nakakabuti… If you think that sticking in your so-called “relationship” will lead you to the realm of apathy, why continue?… If you think too much worry will lead you to paranoia, why prolong your agony? Kahit na sabihin pa nila that worry is like a rocking chair that gives you something to do but gets you nowhere. Still, the fact remains that you are not happy with the way things are going and staying with that person will only push you in the quandary of loneliness. Sometimes, we have to make decisions no matter how drastic it may seem… For once, matuto tayong maging matapang… Let us take the risk of losing that person to preserve our individuality… Let us be brave… as the old adage goes…” Brave man may not live long, but the cautious man may not live at all”. A BEFUDDLED MIND It has been a long time mula noong huli akong nag-reflect ng mga bagay-bagay sa paligid ko… At ngayon ngang nagkaroon ako ng time para gawin ‘yon, parang mas lalo kong na-realize that im still at lost sa napakadaming bagay. Since I was I child, I was considered as a strong willed person… Alam kung anong gusto, at hindi natatakot na sundin kung ano man yung magpapasaya sakin. Sabi nga, I stand for what I believe is right and I can move mountains to get what I want… Pero bakit ganon? Parang ngayon ko nararamdaman kung gaano ako kahina… Kung gaano kalaki yung space na kailangan kong punuan para maging masaya… Noon, alam kong gusto ko itong pinasok ko … Sabi ko nga sa sarili ko, I may never achieve my goal of becoming the prime minister of the first world government, but what the heck?! Someday, i’ll be a good practitioner of this noble profession… Pero andame palang obstacles… sabi nga ng friend ko, life’s not easy kaya you have to see to it na sigurado ka sa lahat ng gusto mong gawin… Sigurado naman ako, kaya lang minsan parang naiisip ko ng sumuko… Gusto ko na ng buhay na hindi complicated… Less ang pressure, wala masyadong hassle. Iyon bang hindi ka na iiyak dahil hindi ka prepared… Hindi ka na magde-decline ng mga offers na gumumik kayo ng mga friends mo… Hindi ka na mate-tensyon kung tatanggapin ka pa ba nila sa susunod. Napakadaling isipin, but there are a lot of things to consider bago magdesisyon na enough is enough… Can I answer all the “Why’s” na itatanong sakin?… Do I have the heart to tell my parents that I’m quiting?… After 10 years, kaya ko bang huwag isipin ‘yung mga “what could have been” kapag tinapos ko ‘to? Lastly, can I afford all my efforts to be put into waste? Sa ngayon, I still can’t aver the answers to all of my self-imposed questions. And I believe, that when there is doubt, taking a risk is too much to do… Kaya as of the moment, I will continue with I’ve started… I am not giving up in the war, nor am I giving up in the battle… "E-MAIL VIS-A-VIS LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP" Sabi nila, love is all about making sacrifices… giving without waiting anything in return… Yeah right! In a utopic world, siguro yun nga yung love… Kaya lang, pano kung at the onset, di na natural yung set-up nyo? Nandito ka sa Pinas, nasa ibang bansa naman sya… You never even had the chance to be with that person ng matagal… Hay, sa tingin mo ba, ok lang sayo na lagi ka na lang maghihintay? Luckily, naimbento yung e-mail noh?! Kung hindi, siguro kasing unstable pa din ng dati yung mga long distance relationship ngayon… Let’s now look at an in depth analysis ng kagandahan ng e-mail sa isang long distance relationship in three planks... First, meron kayong sense of attachment sa isa’t-isa… Let’s look at the perspective ng nasa isang long distance relationship… Syempre, you can’t expect your partner to call you often kase nga it’s not practical (although merong madalas mag-usap). But nevertheless, pwede kang mag-send ng e-mail every minute na gusto mo… Hay, feeling mo tuloy ang lapit lang nya… Sweet messages na feel mong i-browse araw-araw. At kahit ilang beses mo ng nabasa, di mo pa din binubura… As a matter of fact, meron pa nga syang sariling folder sa e-mail mo e. Second, pwede mo ding ma-gauge yung trust factor ng bf/gf mo… Syempre, pag magkalayo kayo, lahat na lang dapat isini-share ng partner mo sayo… Being an honest girlfriend/boyfriend, bigay ka naman ng lahat ng facts of your life… Up to the point na pati yung password mo binibigay mo na. Syempre, pag hindi nya binigay yung password nya, meron yung negative implication… Iisipin mo, “What’s with this dimwit at ayaw ibigay yung password nya? He must’ve been hiding something from me…”. Siguro iisipin ng iba, it’s an incursion of privacy… AS IF?!!! Love is all about sharing di ba? (Well, my opinion not yours… he,he). Lastly, it serves as an online detecting device… Para syang, detector ng mga nangyayari sa kanya sa ibang bansa… Paano?! Ganito lang yun… Kapag meron syang mushy stuff sa e-mail nya, pag alam mo yung password, made-detect mo agad! Actually, inter-connected sya with the second plank… Dito nga lang, it’s assuming na alam mo na yung password nya… In other words, pag me e-mail account sya, especially pag alam mo yung password nya, MAILALAYO KA SA PAGIGING ISANG DAKILANG TANGA!!! Pwede mong malaman yung mga nag e-mail sa ka-on mo na merong kahina-hinalang karakter! Pano mo ba malalaman na kahina-hinala yung karakter na yun? Syempre, pag ang nabasa mong tawagan nila ay honey or baby, gawan mo na ng arbitrary action dahil hindi naman yun yung pangalan ng ka-on mo e! Pag me nakita kang picture ng babae/lalaki na ipinadala sa kanya, at nakita mong reply pala yung… Awayin mo na lalo na kung sayo e hindi man lang sya makapag e-mail… Ikaw naman si bobang submissive, sabihin lang na busy sya ok na sayo… Busy daw tapos me makikita kang ganon?! Buti na lang, hindi ka masyadong magmumukhang tanga… Kase nga, mababasa mo sya, first hand info pa di ba?! Hay naku… Ang hirap talaga ng ganito noh? You can’t help paranoia to sink in… Buti na lang me e-mail… You don’t have to spend much just to be connected with your special someone… Yun nga lang, minsan via e-mail mo din nalalaman yung kalokohan nya… Kaya bago ka pa ma-inis sa kaiisip doon, let me suggest one thing… MAG-FRIENDSTER KA NA LANG!!! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom) About Me Posh is a calculated mismatch. conforms with the non-conformists. cool geek. reads practically anything. loves debate but hates getting into an argument with those who are close to me. loves people who can provide me with mental m*sturbation. a home body who loves to party. toughy girl who can be a sweetie. that's me... CONSISTENTLY INCONSISTENT. View my complete profile Search This Blog Blogs that keep me sane ;p Gee Aguinaldo Marsk Ysla Atty. 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