Ateneo School of Law BAD CLUB

Feb. 3, 2006 @ Pioneer Center

Above All... T'was a Tragedy.

I woke up this afternoon [yeah, i overslept, again!] to the voice of Manang Inday, our laundry woman. She was getting the dirty clothes from my room when my half-awake mind overheard her saying something like, "Manood ka ng TV 'nice, kedaming namatay sa ULTRA..." I was so startled by the word NAMATAY that I instinctively got out of bed and turned my TV on.

I all of a sudden remembered that my brother left this morning and I had no idea where he's headed. For a split second I felt fear. He goes to ULTRA once in a while because of his sport and since i'm pretty much out of the "loop", I didn't know that the event in ULTRA's Wowowee's First Anniversary. I felt relief when my sister said, "Ate, Wowowee un sa ULTRA, sa tingin mo ba pupunta dun si Kuya?"

I couldn't help but feel bad not only for the victims but also for the production staff of the show. I tried to find out why the stampede happened and there were a lot of hearsays, one of which was that someone from the crowd shouted "bomb!" thus startling the already agitated crowd. But as of the moment, all that the ABS CBN is saying's that the cause of the whole tragedy was the people who were at the back of the "line". They were allegedly pushing and desperately trying to be given the chance to get their passes. However, since the entrance was downward-sloping, the gate which was closed to calm the people down gave in, the people in front fell and the people at the back kept walking and pushing. I could not imagine how scared the children and the old women were. Just thinking of such a horrifying scene makes me close my eyes.

Some people say that this is a reflection of how poverty made the most out of these Filipinos. Some say this is a manifestation of man's desire for wealth. But for me, this is not the time for another finger-pointing, this is not the time for us to put it in the list of "BLAME THE GOVERNMENT FOR... _____". This is another call for us to be of help, this is a reminder that we never really know what God's plan is... But above all, T'was a tragedy.

Let's pray for the victims.

Ano ang ginagawa ng mga law students pag akala nila walang OBLICON?

habang namamahinga, pichuran muna! [with Ces and Patty]

Pattykins and Euns

Mumiel, Chorits, Kiko and Melo in action
[si Ana, KINARIR!]

QUIZ QUIZ QUIZ

Who Catches Your Eye?

Eunice, your crush is the Class President

Hello, First Lady. A smart and motivated gal like you should set your sights high when it comes to your crush. Forget the slackers or burnouts. You should go for a guy who's got brains, ambition, and people skills (good looks wouldn't hurt either). Only an achiever and well-liked beau will be able to keep up with a first-class lass like you.

A guy who's heading up the student council, spearheading a car-wash fundraiser, and winning everyone over with his charisma and charm is the right candidate for you. He's the responsible type who'll make Mom and Dad proud. And you'll feel proud when your next stop is the campaign trail or The White House!

The Astrology Matchmaker

Eunice, you're a Libra!

Your stars are sending you straight into the arms of a LIBRA. Your man is one polished, elegant individual! As a Libra, beauty and romance are essential in his life. He prizes beauty in others (i.e., YOU), and the stars predict that he's quite a piece of eye-candy himself. But beware — don't let his concern for physical appearance mislead you into thinking that he's judgmental or superficial. A passion for balance and order makes his symbol "the scales." You probably find comfort in his diplomacy and craving for harmony. You're lucky, because as an air sign he's a great communicator and is, therefore, quite relationship-savvy. He has an easygoing and optimistic personality, but can be narcissistic at times. As a Libra, he's all about sophistication, and you love him for his unmatched charm.

How to get him:

You lucked out — the Libra man is the ideal candidate for a relationship. He is in touch with his sensitive side and knows how to relate to a woman. Charming and elegant, he's looking for the perfect love match. Your Libra craves balance, so he'll do anything to create a harmonious, peaceful environment. He's quite skilled in the bedroom, so it's best to impress him with your sensual knowledge. Known as "the jewel of the zodiac," the Libra man likes to be admired. Although he can talk about almost anything, if the conversation runs dry, just compliment him and don't fret any longer. Libras are also impressed with luxury, so whenever possible, throw in the first-class treatment. With a Libra, too much is still not enough — so go all out and he'll be yours!

Famous Libra men include:

• Matt Damon
• Michael Douglas
• Will Smith
• Sting
• Mark Brown

Where Do You Find Love?

Eunice, you find love in a Mischievous Meeting

A foreign affair with an exotic stranger. A surprise weekend getaway with your long-time love. These are the fantasies that fill your daydreams. When it comes to romance, your imagination and sense of adventure are in the driver's seat. You have a zest for life that welcomes spontaneity with open arms, and you look for a partner who has the wit and wiles to keep up with you...or to lead the way, as long as you're tripping the light fantastic together.

While you love mystery and mischief in your romantic encounters, you're also not afraid to make a commitment to someone. You just make sure that keeping it interesting, passionate, and fun are high on their agendas, too. And that doesn't sound mischievous to us at all.

Matagal na Namin Itong di Nagagawa.

Ang magpichuran sa Starbs!

Ang pambababae ni Pepe.

Ang pagmama-seryoso ni Chorizo.

Ahhh.

Sa tingin ko ay madali ako madi-disbar if ever i survive my years in law school and I pass the bar. Kasi ngayon pa lang, andami na namin naiisip na mga bagay-bagay na magagawa namin to circumvent the law. Un mga tipong sasabihan ang kliyente na pirmahan lang ng pirmahan ang mga bagay-bagay kung di sya na-inform na may "Miranda Rights" sya. Pero syempre, di nya pwede ipaalam na kausap nya ako na abogado nya...

Natuklasan na namin ang nakatagong identity ni A, B at C na laging ginagamit sa mga illustrations. Thanks kay Sir Sembrano, ang pangalan pala talaga nila ay... Anna, Berto at Chris. All this time akala natin ay A, B at C lang talaga sila.

Si Pepe KAYOD MARINO talaga. Nambabae nanaman sa Starbucks.

I bumped into a few of my Econ friends kanina sa Starbs. Pauwi na kami nang marinig ko ang aking pangalan. Hanggang ngayon natatawa parin ako dahil pinaalala sakin ni Ces na nung college, minsan sa aking buhay ay tinawag nya akong... BOGART. Tangina, Bogart talaga eh no. Si JEck im sure ay isa sa mga may pakana. Nangyari ito nung naka-sporty mode ako kaya pumasok ako sa school na nagpapaka-maton. Therefore, BOGART. May mas papangit pa ba dun?

Badminton tomorrow. Can't wait. Shit, nasa locker nun kapatid ko un rubber shoes na gagamitin ko dapat. It's either bumili ako ng morning or mag-tsinelas na lang ako. Ang poor.

Happy Birthday Rainy.

T'was Rain's birthday yesterday and the event gave me the chance to drink and be merry with my barista friends. It's always fun to stop once in a while and meet new people. I got to meet other baristas and two senior law students in Ateneo, Ana and Leslie. Leslie's an iskolar ng bayan too and well, she's afraid of cats. Hehe. T'was a fun fun night. Sana mahanap na ni Rainy ang lalaking makakapagpatibok ng kanyang puso. Sana ako rin. hahaha. Charvix, kamusta naman ang discount card sa Sogo? Dara, yosi kung yosi... Nawa'y makuha mo ang iyong leave. Si Yumi na masakit ang ulo kahit na di naman uminom.

Basta, happy birthday Rainy. Miss na kita, umalis ka na sa Equitable. hehe.

Weird day.

Panahon na para makaganti ako sa kanya. Dahil maraming beses nya kami ininjan, ito ang araw na sinabi kong... "AKO NAMAN!" [In re: Legal Writing Absence]

I overslept today but it's a normal thing for me. What's abnormal about my sleep was my dream. I dreamt of the Ateneo Law Library. Nakakadiri. We were all barefoot, some were studying, some were just passing by. They were all familiar faces. Pero di un ang catch. Di ko babanggitin ang pangalan nya dahil napaka-incriminating for me pero alam kong kilala sya ng DuhPerm. Ang aking Lawschool DYOWA ay nandun sa dream at pinagtapat nya na meron syang HD sakin. Nakakatawa kasi sinampal ko yata sya pagkasabi nya at sinabi kong, "Gago ka ba?" Tapos natapos ang dream ko na naghahabulan kami mala-sitcom. San ka pa diba? Whatta way to start my day. Di ko kinwento kanina kasi nandidiri parin ako pag naaalala ko. Haha.

Alam kong inexpect na ito ni Ana kaya gagawin ko parin. Ang masasabi ko lang ay SILENCIO DE GALAW si Ana today. She got to talk to Mr. Beda Law who turned out to be from Tacloban also. I think she's freaked out of the fact that he knows her full name.. Well, I say... KAYOD MARINO! haha. Lagot ka kay Mia. =P I saw his friendster account na and he's single. PWEDE!

Si Kay naman ay pinagdiskitahan namin ni Kiboi kanina. 5th degree of consanguinity? Pwede! Kay, mag-isip isip ka. Haha.

Bagong gupit si Pepay. Dapat talaga nagpakalbo na lang sya para kamukha nya si Mr. Clean. Astig kaya un.

Natutuwa akong malaman na na-miss ako ng mga tao. Nalulungkot akong malaman na sa Tuesday na un report sa Logic. Ngii.

Lastly, gusto ko magpasalamat kay Hazel at Shem sa kanilang PRANK kanina. When I asked them if i got called to recite sa Legal Writing, they both replied to me in the affirmative. Na-devas naman ako dahil isang pagkakataon ka lang makakapagrecite sa Legal Writing. Tinry ko na i-compute ang grade ko sa kanya at natanggap ko na. Pero nang sinabi ni Hazel na, "Ok lang yan, kalimutan mo na un." THat gave her away. Alam kong di nya un sasabihin. Therefore, isa lang syang malaking JOKE. Whatta relief!

Buti naman at natapos ko na ang Section 9 ng Consti at Ang OBLICON na hanggang NOVATION. Ibig sabihin, pwede ako magliwaliw with my family later. Im so excited for my sister, Prom na nya sa Feb. 18 at magsho-shopping kami today for her prom dress at shoes. Ipapa-sched ko na rin sya for her hair and make-up appointment. Teary-eyed na ako nyan, malaki na sya. Dalaga na ang bunso namin, hehe. Naglulumandi na nga e, may lovelife. Can I just say na ang dalawa kong kapatid ay may LOVELIFE? Argh. Sickening kasi ako ang WALA. Kamusta naman.

Magpapagawa na rin pala ako ng glasses sa wakas. At un Laptop ko, sa tingin ko ay coming soon na. In re: Driving, konti na lang makakatiyempo na ko ulit para hiritan sila na magd-drive na ko. Hello my Baby Benz, we shall be one again. Pag ok un Logic at Oblicon, let's get it on na ulit!

SHIT ALWAYS HAPPENS.

There are times when everything you thought and believed in will altogether fall as a mockery of how hard you tried to make the most out of your life. Sometimes, the effort that you exert is just not proportional to the good things that come your way. I dont know if the best is yet to come or if "THE WORST" is waiting to catch "THE BEST" offguard and further dishearten me.

"Ano pa ba ang kulang? Minsan naiisip ko na bobo nga yata ako. Pumasok ako sa classroom na akala ko handa na ko, lumabas akong naniniwala parin. "

Only to be disproved by the unexpected result of the things i prepared for. Failure is a very good way to make you aware that you are not perfect. But if it happens as often or even more often than the times that you feel triumphant, though you refuse to, you start to get the hang of it.

"Shit happens."

But the thing is, the cliche doesnt have the word ALWAYS in it. If Shit ALWAYS HAPPENS then it's just plain crappy. If SHIT continues to throw itself to my face then I might start to believe that it's all there is to my journey.
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• written that fateful day that we got our Consti Midterms result in Starbucks Loft
• image from POST SECRET
  

You just feel.

To be lost in translation is like testing how at ease you are with being with yourself. It's like trying to make a conversation that brings out issues you'd rather not face. All of a sudden, you become aware of every sensation that creates positive and negative effects. If in that particular moment, you realize that you enjoy conversing with the tiny persons that are within you, only then will you be sure that you love the single YOU that emerged amidst all the other YOUs that could've been. That's when you would have accepted the truth that YOU DON'T CARE ANYMORE. You just feel.

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written by the soloista me last night at Starbucks Loft after reading Section 9 of the Consti Case Book
image from POST SECRET

Rantings

I didn’t go to class today not only because of my hyperacidity attack but more importantly because I didn’t feel like it. The Consti Exam result was devastating. I am not being a selfish brat because I know that some people are in worse positions but I know I couldn’t be blamed for feeling bad. I entered the classroom that day thinking that for the first time in ages, I am confident. I went out of the room still feeling that way. But yesterday, I had to be once again humiliated.

Today, I spent time rethinking of where I am in my timeline. This is the timeline I made back when I was in grade school. I’m right on time, this is exactly how I imagine myself to be back when I was just a grade school kiddo dreaming big. Last night, I spent my quiet time in the shower, crying and just being the drama queen that I am. I am not losing hope. I am not ready to let go of my dreams that easily. Besides, it’s just one bad midterm exam. I still have Logic and Oblicon to look forward to. I am quite optimistic about it. At this point, I remembered a friend from Law school whom I got the chance to talk to a few weeks ago. He said that he also didn’t do that well in his Midterms in Consti but he managed to survive. After all, it’s just 25%... Finals is 50% of my grade. So there is still hope.

Another blockmate of mine is contemplating on leaving the law school. Melo told us that this blockmate of ours is trying to weigh things and that he needs at least three reasons why he should stay. He didn’t ask me but I’ll say this anyway. These are the reasons that I could think of.

1. You are needed here, we need you to give us strength as much as we want to be strong for you.
2. We believe in your capabilities and no bad grade nor recit will change that.
3. When we graduate, it will be way better to look back with you, laughing all the bad memories off because someway, somehow… WE MADE IT.
4. You need to finish what you started. It’s one thing to fail trying than to just turn your back on it and shrug your shoulders.

Lagi na lang yata ganito ang storya ng buhay natin. Someone pointed out last night the fact that my group of friends (including me) are the ones who are having the hard time. I got offended. I don’t want to look at it that way. I think that if there’s one thing that’s common in all of us, it’s not minding how way ahead other people are. This isn’t a competition but I’m looking at it as a first-class cruise with the most diverse people. I don’t mind not being on top for as long as I am learning. Studying law is just one part of our personality.

I must admit, for a short moment I felt like I’m dumb. But I know that I am not. I don’t need to prove anything anymore because I have gone a long way. To my friends, I wouldn’t have done it any other way. If I will be given the chance again to restudy for the midterms, I will still study with you and I will still make the small chats that we made.

I will not make the same mistakes again… Cheers to new mistakes!