Hell Week...

It's official.
January 16,2006 is the start of IL's hell week. A week of sleepless nights, mental anguish and emotional distress. For me it's a week of being incommunicado, isolation and in-your-face cases.

2005

It's quite difficult for me to synthesize the year that was… I don’t know if it’s because of so many things to say or for lack of it :)

2005 came in a blur… Or course there were some good shots and baloney ones! The first half of 2005 was a tragic and difficult part in so far as my hypothalamus is concern. Ha,ha… I’ve experienced a lot of ups and downs in the heart area til it finally settled on its lowest. It was the exact opposite in the social and school department though. I had an a-ok grade in my summer classes and my 1st sem classes were bearable. Got a lot of gigs goin’ which I really enjoyed :)

The second half of the year was an absolutely different thing. I got into trouble with a very, very close and special friend. I felt betrayed, crushed and alone. I even considered shutting him off but I guess you really can’t throw years of friendship easily. Good thing, Ate Ans and Joeven, my ever reliable buds, were there to give me some advise, to comfort me and to give me a kick in the shin when I needed one the most. He,he… I’ve had a lot of getaways during this part… The Caliraya thingy, Baguio YMCA, hotel operations for the barops, Dumaguete NDC and a loooot of barhoppings to name a few. I came to know a lot of cool people in the undergrad via Lucky and I’m so happy coz we really hit it off the first time! Same thing happened in the law department. I came to know a lot of cool barristers and equally cool lawmates. I also reconnected with someone from my past. The long-ignored friendship was reinforced and it bloomed into a beautiful relationship that I’m sure I’ll be thankful for the rest of my life. Ok, enough of the mush… ha,ha

In totality, I know that 2006 will be a difficult year for me. With only a year to prepare for the bar exams, attending to my social life, adjusting for the lost of people close to me who’ll be graduating this March and personal concerns, I think difficult is an understatement. But as the old adage goes… C’est la vie… such is life! And I’m ready for it… I’m ready to face 2006. YAY!

10 must-dos for 2006

1. SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!
2. Talk less and listen more.
3. I will not let anybody use me in any way.
4. Daydream less and work more.
5. Go easy on snack foods.
6. Spend more time with my family.
7. I will religiously read the assigned cases.
8. I will control my temper.
9. I will learn to shut up when needed. (take note: WHEN NEEDED!)
10. STUDY HARD AND PARTY HARDER!!!

1st tuesday of 2006

As much as it itched me to write something about the year that was, I just couldn't... Days of slacking off took its toll and Im now in another panic mode for my torts class. I will definitely write something though :-)...

Btw, I bumped into Marc and Mike (sounds like chip and dale he,he) on my way to school. Mike complimented me with my fashion sense. You know about the accent thingie :-)

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!