DAYEdalera

“Under different circumstances, I could have been very happy.” -Kuya Jan

(1) Bar Results will be released late January or early February according to a speech given by the Chairman. (Nakuryente lahat nito..12 messages and nareceive ko asking the veracity of this chismis…Kuryente lang talaga!)

(2) According to the Boss tentative schedule of Oath-taking for new lawyers is already set. (True but uncertain..tentative nga eh!)

(3) March 19, the SC will release the results before the holy week holidays. (Hmmm...too early?)

(4) Last week of March or First Week of April… (what?! Uncertain pa din? Two weeks din kaya yun!)

(5) 900 seats were reserved by SC for oath-taking of new lawyers sa PICC. (Hmmm, don’t tell me 450 lang ang papasa kasi half nung reservations for parents eh)

(6) 16% of 5,800 bar examinees ang passing rate. (This early I know nobody can tell the percentage except God..the SC en banc will decide on this only on the day of the release of the results.)

Dementors, Pressure Cooker, Kuryentedor, anyway we call them, I don’t know what satisfaction do they get from telling us things we all don’t want to hear..

My tummy is having butterflies, I’m chilling and most likely as the day of the release is fast approaching I will have less sleep.

I need to hibernate. Expecto patronum!

Since I quit my job as Administrative and Finance Officer of the LP headquarters, my life was totally changed.

Politics was neglected when I seriously considered law as a profession. I remember Dean Ortega when he told us “Law is a jealous profession” quoting a US Supreme Court Justice. Indeed, when law stuff pre-occupied my schedule, I have neglected my first love, Politics.

During my college years, I chose to be a non-partisan student until I won the presidency of the Political Science Society. I was considered as a candidate at the Central Student Council but I refused, being an academic-focused person I don’t want any engagement even in campus politics.

On October 7, 2000, I formally joined the Liberal Party of the Philippines through its youth wing, the Kabataang Liberal ng Pilipinas (KALIPI), it was the starting point of my lifetime saga to uphold liberal values and infuse the party platform in the government.

LINIS at PAGBABAGO, it is but a simple statement yet it represents my idealism of the Philippine government. The Liberal Party as I always say is the only reason why I respect Philippine politics. From the roster of its high profile membership, Jovito R. Salonga, Ninoy Aquino, Diosdado Macapagal, Justice Antonio Nachura to the grassroot sectoral membership, KALIPI (youth wing), Liberal Ladies (Women), Local Chief Executives, Parliamentary Caucus, LCCS (Congressional Staff), L4 (Local legislators) to name a few, I can feel the overwhelming idealism for a better Philippines, a country I envision for the next generation.

I took active part in the youth wing, I campaigned hard in 2001 and 2004 for LP candidates, I actively participated in the operations of the headquarters… those is what I missed when I took law.

The party split was saddening. It happened at a time when LP was gearing to launch a blockbuster line-up for 2010. The hopes and dreams I have suddenly turned into a nightmare. The party that I love so much is falling apart with its leaders crying over differences, being unliberal, as a grassroot member I trusted the words of an icon : “these too shall pass.”

Last November, 2007 when after the bar exam I joined the Young Liberals of Asia (YLDA) in Jakarta, I questioned my five-year apathy for political participation. Once more I reaffirmed my love for changing government through politics. I seriously considered not practicing law if ever because the politics talks we had made me happier, it was fulfilling that I am practicing what I am preaching in class... “Our role as Political Science majors is not confined with making this government work, but more of making our governments accountable. In accomplishing that goal we have fulfilled our purpose.”

I always have a reason to celebrate the 19th of January, the Liberal Party, I am a Liberal and I am proud.

Labels: Liberal Party of the Philippines, LP, political participation

PART 1 : TERMITES

Grrrrrrrrrrrr. Imagine how stressful it was if one day you find out that an empire of termites bugged your greatest wealth.

It was uncalled for that I am opening my law books since I don’t want to get hold of my own books after the bar exams. It was “dementorizing” (pressure boosting) seeing my crazy marginal notes during the review, my countdown before the bar exams and all desperate prayers written at the last page. However, in aid of a friend who want to save a little of her hard-earned money by borrowing my Labor Review book, I had no second thought.

Ohayo! A termite said when I pulled from the shelf two books and suddenly a troop of military termites started to protect their colony…

Goosebumps on my part seeing them in my books, the books that I have loved selflessly, the one I sleep with for years, my midnight companion, closest to my heart especially on times that I personally carry it with my bare hands and most of all those books were the only asset I have acquired in my four years of government service.

Last night was STRESSFUL THAN THE BAR EXAMS..



PART II: MOVING OUT

What was more stressful is moving into another place all the stuff from my apartment for the pest control.

(Imagine these x 3)

An entire bookshelf full of law books.
A closet of clothes that will last for three months without laundry.
A rack of Cosmopolitan/Newsbreak/Time magazines.
Around 20+ boxes of shoes/sandals.
Around 30+ of bags.
Girl stuff (accessories, stuff toys, novels,etc.)
Plus the home appliances.

At 1 A.M., we are already homeless. What’s left of us is a house invaded by termites crawling in the floor.



PART III : SOGO HOTEL

Though in a company of two liberal yet extremely conservative ladies, I insisted that we should find some place to sleep. I cannot read the cases assigned to me if I lack some sleep.

Dyarannn! We checked in at Sogo Hotel Sta. Mesa. I am quite hesitant, but at the middle of the night when shame is the last thing in your mind, you would argue “hindi nakakahiya kung wala kang gagawing masama”. We waited for our room and in the waiting area, I saw two couples, the first couple is obviously college students, akalain mo nagpunta doon naka-nursing uniform pa! Aba kung ako nanay nung girl, kinaladkad ko yun pauwi.

At last, I had a hot bath and a sound sleep after. I woke up sill stressed of what happened last night.

Whew….

My age will stop counting from now on. I will stop at 25! But the people who helped making the PIECES OF ME will always count.. Thank you for the joyride!

Last year, I have posted my gratitude journal and to reiterate I am most thankful to the following:

DAD; for your not so concerned philosophy of fatherhood. You’ve made me tougher each day to face my fears and overcome my weakness. Thank you for telling me that I should not dream of becoming the President but instead of being the first lady. I’ve learned my role as a woman, to be behind the success and failure of man. To be the inner force that could make this society gender sensitive.

MOM; for your hugs, kisses and selfless love. Those made me love others as well.

LOLO; for your songs which sent me to Neverland when I’m asleep. For being the first man who made me cry, I realized the second man should be as worthy as you.

LOLA; for the champorado, tinumis, guinatan and suman you’ve made before. They were the best I have tasted my entire life.

BRO and SIS; you’ve made my years worthy sharing with you especially the old school stuff you shared with me in grade school. There could never be a better bro and sis in the world.

TITA SONIA; for making me the only person with two moms.

GIL; for being the second man who made me cry, most of the time with tears of joy.

NOISEMAKERS; for teaching me the vices in life; for introducing san mig, lambanog, Marlboro, “in between” card game and making my college years the worst yet the best time of my life. (nheng,auter,bestnilo,yeye,leann,chel,didong,nej,arnel,emil,garette,fillip,kris and ampons jet and potpot)

BEST NILO; for lending your ears, to listen. For offering your shoulders, to cry on. For simply being my bestfriend.

PUP FRIENDS; for being my ever supporting cronies during my PolSciSoc Presidency. (Mileth, Doris, Grace, Rheamar, Pet, Jay, McNeil, et. al. )

BOSS ELI and MAAM RINA; for extremely believing in my potential. I owe both of you for being so supportive.

LIBERAL PARTY HQ; for being my first workplace, the workplace which is more than a home.

KALIPI Friends; for sharing my idealism. For being the best friends I’ve known so far. (special mention to: Kuya Tops, Rey, Ate Gette, Eric, Donna, Mante, Kuya Rodney)

KUYA JAN; for being my co-conspirator and the most conscientious adviser and mentor.

NYSA, BEVZ, RACHEL, AEI, et. al. ; for fulfilling my dream of becoming an “ATE” (older sister).

REP. ROMAN; for being my first boss in government service.

SOL GEN NACHURA; for giving me the greatest motivation in pursuing my dream of justice, my hope of becoming a lawyer.

OSG / CPLC FRIENDS; ‘te Judith, k’pekto, ‘te tina, jayvee, sarge et. al. ; for being behind me in work and fun.
Asec. Malaya ; for making me do things which I think I can’t do. Dir. Jof ; for being the most charitable boss to shoulder gmik expenses. Kuya Mel; Atty. JJ and Usec. Uy; for being the backroom people who always cheer me up with encouraging words and promising me the best bar-ops this September.
Juju,k’tom,mangdolphy,mang mar and k’manny; for doing the errands without any sign of complain.
Ate Angie; for being the sweetest and happiest officemate I had.
Nysa; for being my alter-ego each skul day that you have to do some of my work for me. I promise you the most controversial annulment case if ever, pro bono.

LAW SKUL FRIENDS; for making my stay in law school happy and enjoyable. (special mention to: Dale, Nathan, Andrea, Cor, Kri, Tita Mench) ; for being the people who made my life easy in law skul by making a cc: of assigned cases and who kept me awake during review hours by texting (dk, ria, gladys, jorge, caye, dric, sha, et. al.) ; for being my number one critic and fan (a man who must not be named).

PROFESSORS; those whose motivation moved me and those whose discouragement moved me farther.

STUDENTS; for your ears that listens, your minds that absorbs and your teachings I never learned in school. (I will not be making special mention lest I will be charged of favoritism, but I’m sure they know who they are.

THOSE I MISSED TO NAME; for being equally important. It was a pleasure having met you each day of my years. You may have loved me without expectations. You may have hurt me but made me stronger. You may have met me and remained unnoticed ‘til now, whatever is your role in my life, you never became villains.AND FOR OTHER YEARS TO COME; the LORD ALMIGHTY; for knowing only the best for me. I may have failed Him, but He always understands.

I have new characters in the roll, MEET THEM:

Dementors - they are family members / friends / acquaintances who definitely pushes the pressure in me to be the best person I could be. They are people who appears like ghosts who haunts your peaceful day. Patronus! that's the spell to turn their creepy looks into the most caring and supportive part of my everyday.

The Boss - a person of national stature, well-respected, who deserves the title "honorable", a mentor to a thousand lawyers, a family man, an image of my Lolo Pitong's kindness, the superior who looks justly to the inferiors, a compassionate person. A friend but more of a father to me.

Angels *Roomie*Doll*Ire* - they are constantly adding a smile to my everyday. Confidence when I'm down. They are those who share my sentiments. Those who considered me a friend even before I smiled at them.

Gurlfriends - a company of three ladies who are strong, pretty, lovable, desperate?, and who showed their love for me in million ways.

Lolalawyers - they are the most cheerful legal luminaries Ive ever met. Their blind items are easy to guess. :D

My Past - a gentleman who taught me a different view on relationship. A man who promised to be around and never to missed again the opportunity of being my Mr. Right.

The Cheater - my student who made me realized I really value honesty more than friendship.

The Client - a guy who seeks love advices from me and convincing my doubting "Dr.Daye Love" self that I have credibility in handling relationships.

BigDaddy - a person who illuminates what it takes to be an ideal family man.

Moneymaker - a friend who works so hard to earn money and spends it in the most intelligent manner.

The Pastor's Wife - a selfless woman who sacrificed a career for the love of her husband and being happy on that decision.

HomelessMan - a man who appraised that "my home" is priceless.

My Obsession - a man beyond my reach, a painter, a literary writer, a total artist, really an exceptional being.


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I will not mention names, I know you know who you are...Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

DQ DAYE (as in Drama Queen)

I am a fan of horoscopes, but that doesn't mean I am also a fan of destiny..Anyway, I enjoyed reading this forecast for my other year ahead. :D



What's ahead?


All you single; it’s time to make hay while the sun shines! With both lucky stars, Xian Chi and Tian Xi in your constellation this year, it will be raining suitors from the opposite sex and you will be faced with the delightful dilemma of deciding whom to choose. (What?! Do i need to hire an appointment secretary? hahaha! Honestly, i hate suitors they are annoying me or should I say I think courtship is overrated?)

Tian Xi influences your serious relationships, which signifies the possibility that you are likely to commit to a long-term relationship that could very well end up in you getting married. (Hmmm...not really in my plan. But a Tiffany or a DeBeers diamond ring would really be hard to resist? :D)You also have higher odds of becoming a parent (of course if I get married, this could be the most possible consequence. But if I stay single, NADA!) or getting a promotion. (I would definitely be the most happy person if I jump from being an Executive Assistant to being a Court Attorney, let's keep our fingers crossed!)



On the other hand, Xian Chi influences your more temporary relationships, which means you could get romantically involved with someone you’ve known on a platonic level so far, but the relationship is not likely to last. (Hmmmm...interesting)


Financially too there’s good news for you. Your tremendous popularity and good relationships with others is likely to have positive ramifications on your income also. Rejoice, you have the best financial luck of all the zodiacs this year. So even though it is not really your year for investment, you could and should take your chances. Go ahead and invest if any opportunity presents itself. Your good luck will surely rub off on your investments too. (Yayayay! would this mean I'm getting so much salary raised when I get promoted? Or should I try luck in lottery? Could it be, somebody's buying for me a house and lot? WOW! possibilities are endless...)

You are likely to deal with disputes and gossip by arguing with others face-to-face. Going against your regular nature you will find yourself fighting with others all too frequently. (Ooooppss, it's not me who would start a fight..but if somebody gets evil, I will get even.)



My Lovescope


You two make excellent mate material.(you sure? I think we are total opposite..) he is brash and outgoing, and a superbly physical creature. The female is very conscious of her appearance, (and I think I'm lacking a little of vanity...) and places great value upon that of others-she will be more than happy to appear on the arm of so luscious a prospect. (luscious..hmmm)

She will love his non-cerebral approach to life charmingly uncomplicated, as it allows her to lead him around by the nose and thereby assert pride of place in this cozy couple, (yeah right!Am I really that dominant?) without him even knowing where he stands in this split-level emotional hierarchy of two. These fundamentally body-conscious people will get along well together, and would be hard pressed to find better company to keep in the long run.

Labels: Capricorn in 2008

Call me irresponsible
Call me unreliable
Throw in undependable, too
Do my foolish alibis bore you?
Well, I'm not too clever, I just adore you

So, call me unpredictable
Tell me I'm impractical
Rainbows, I'm inclined to pursue

Call me irresponsible
Yes, I'm unreliable
But it's undeniably true
That I'm irresponsibly mad for you.. (humming)