Football Season

Another unforgettable 22nd day of the month for me and my special someone. We started the night by watching the finals of the Smart-San Beda FC Cup. The team was better than the last time we saw them. Maybe because their star players were there. We saw the Younghusbands Azkals Players. I must admit, their ball handling was astounding. I noticed that Phil could catch the ball with his upper foot and reverse its direction to his advantage. Though, I must say, he was better when I saw him in the Sri Lanka fight. I guess it's because the game was not that heavy. I could feel that the Azkals members that were part of the Smart-San Beda team were complacent.

I also noticed that all the shots were being given to the Younghusbands. It was good at first but then it also had some downside as when even though the other team members has a beautiful shot, they still passed it to the strikers which could have been a goal. Maybe they were not so blended with each other yet. Although, they had very strong ball handling (they dominated ball control the whole game), they had numerous goal-attempts that could have scored if it was properly supported by the other team members.

Phil scored the first goal while James scored the second one. It was 2-0. However, their opponent (with three Nigerian imports) were also good. I could not help myself laugh at the crowd because they hated the opponents so much. They were cursing such foul words that I could not even imagine. Even MJ joined the crowd in their unison rage against the opponents. While MJ was cheering for San Beda whole-heartedly, me, the Bedan Student, and Vani were merely settled in our seat.The whole crowd was cheering for Smart-San Beda, I felt so sorry for the Teknika FC. They (Teknika) also had some allegedly injury which made the crowd even feistier.

In the end, the Teknika FC won the tournament because they owned San Beda in their first round (0-3). In football, the aggregate score of both games are added to determine the winner of the match. But still, since the crowd was biased, I could not even feel that Teknika won the match. It was a good game. Although San Beda lost, I'm sure there will be plenty more Football tournaments in the future of our country. I truly hope that football won't be just a fad and will continue to compete with the monopolistic power of Basketball. And please, stop comparing the Football team to the Dragon-boat team, their both Filipino Teams, representing the country. Both are on equal grounds. So don't repost that stupid FB status comparing the different teams.

It was kind of funny, at the end of the game, the crowd sang the San Beda chant. I don't even know the lyrics and yet the Younghusbands joined the hymm. HAHA

Shiela (left, Vani middle, MJ right) is the physical therapist for Smart-San Beda FC. Thanks to Shiela for the amazing invitation to the game! She is also the reason why MJ got a wonderful shot with the star players

It was the first part of our epic night. Next stop, Seasons Buffet Restaurant of Manila Pavillion Waterfront Hotel and Resort!

Here's Phil's brand new Camaro. Someday I'll have a car like that hahaha.

Tripartite Solution

Movie Date

Just had an awesome fun date last night with my MJ. We decided to meet up and watch the movie of Adam Sandler "Just Go With It". It has been a while since we saw a movie or actually seen a good movie. Beforehand, I searched the critics' notion with the movie. A great number that was disappointed with the movie so I did not really expect anything. However, when we saw the movie, it was so hilarious. The chemistry of the characters were great. Noticeable with the movie would be the talent of the two children. For their young age, they surely brought the crowd to laughter. The best thing that I liked about the movie was that its comedy scenes were unforeseeable. It was amazing on how the cast placed the crowd into excessive laughter due to unexpected funny moments. Adam Sandler surely brought a trump card with him considering that his last dramatic role was in Funny People.

Premonition of Remorse

 
After the movie date, I went back to my books to study our quiz the next day. The topic was difficult, it was all about estafa or swindling. Haven't slept all night just to nail down to every meticulous detail of the crime. When I took the quiz, I was quite confident of my answers but when I scanned my notes, a shitty gut feeling of downfall swelled up inside me. I am expecting a disastrous result from the quiz. Well, looking at the brighter side, her quiz was down right difficult and any person would be inane not to recognize such. All I can hope now is mercy and consideration (which will not be given by our professor) and that faint bright light that this failure will not be niche of my impediment.

 Two More Weeks

Two more weeks to go until the break of dawn. Technically it's three weeks until summer vacation. But to look at the brighter side of things again, I'd say it's only two more weeks. This is it. The last two weeks of the hardship avenue. This will make or break us. Hopefully I can still stand tall until the end. Sadly, professors tend to dismiss the punctual checking of our test papers so we students are left with mental anguish and torture to decipher for ourselves the failure that have beset us. Only two more weeks and I can finally have 2 whole months of savory silly nothingness with my girlfriend, barkada and the rest of the world.

Typical Monday

Yeah right! It was Valentine's Day! Which means date night! Haha

My day started out fine, expecting whether or not our Obligation and Contracts professor will attend our class. Inadvertently, he was present. I was expecting that my name will be called. And there it was. I was answering smoothly but tipped at the end. However, such falter did not have a significant negative impact on my night. For all the right reasons, I am sure my professor knew that I utterly and inhumanely studied thoroughly for his class. Moreover, my girlfriend and I already had plans for a wonderful evening date!

The night was started with a Cheesy Sbarro dinner. It is already proven beyond reasonable doubt that Sbarro pizza and pasta are undeniably worth it. We both agreed that Sbarro is one of the few restaurants that is already certified to be worthy of foodie's citation

And it was followed by a relaxing Cafe Latte of Bo's Coffee. I assure you, Bo's Coffee's Latte stands out from the rest. Its fine creamy and not so sweet taste is a perfect blend for all those sweet tooths that cannot intake sugar excessively.

But of course, the night would not be fulfilled, if it weren't for the company of my significant other. A wonderful Valentine's Night with the most wonderful person in the world!

My eye bags can see right through you hahahaha

Redress of Grievances

Everyone has their own moment of failure. Last night was mine. Though I tried my very best to create an extensive and well-researched report, it was still not enough. I can't totally blame our professor, it's just that the question she gave me was astoundingly difficult. It can to a point that I lost my basic law school  candor such as not speaking on a first person basis and always having a firm grasp on a choice. She owned me big time. The term reckoning point which she said was resonating in my head over and over again.

It's sad to think that a well prepared effort was put into waste. Yet again, such event is terrifyingly common in our school. Reading drastic cases, memorizing loads of terms and having sleepless nights just to find out that you fail on the following day. Those occurrences are too ordinary. However, due to my inescapable human capacity, I still can't help it to feel bad.

I've realized from own experience that there should be no self-pity. Of course, that's obvious. And the latter connotation would be to learn from your mistakes. What does not kill you makes you stronger. Such are typecast beliefs. But no matter how lame those lines are to make a down-founded person feel better, those lines are absolutely right.

It's a matter of 5 minute sadness and,  afterwards, a thousand fold solution-making for the future. Though in reality the effect of failure is greater than those good things performed. My flunked reporting last night which lasted for only 45 minutes will still have its drastic effect on my grade, compared to the my utmost endeavors of researching and studying my report for 3 weeks. Technically speaking, it is unfair. We just have to live with that crap. The only subtle reasoning that contradicts such unfairness is the thought that I know in myself that I did my utmost efforts to deliver a well-rounded report.

From the movie 3 Idiots, it stated that the key for solving problems, no matter how terrible, is just to stay calm and say to yourself "All is well". Quite right, because there are so many people having much terrible problem than yours. As long as your heart is calm, there is no need to worry.

For now, my solution would be to study even harder. I have two more chances of redeeming myself in that subject. Most of the higher years and even my classmates believe that luck is always a part of our law school system. But as Harvey Dent in the movie Dark Knight once said, we make our own luck. As for my part, I will not feel like shit anymore and will even study further. My 5 minute sadness is officially over.

Good thing the Chinese Tikoy I fried was a certified calorie overload.

4 A.M. Thoughts

Finally, some break time from school. Last Thursday night, we had a fun coffee night at UP Techno Hub. Random school talk about this and that. Then one of my classmate gave an open ended question, "Will this be our daily routine/activity for the rest of our lives?". He was referring to daily studying and reading bulk cases. Probably so. Even at the start of the class, our professor warned us that our lives will be a life of reading, studying and researching.

Nonetheless, regardless of one's profession, isn't that what life is all about? One might not notice it, but researching and studying is always a part of our lives.

I read a research, Infidelity Studies, conducted in America where it stated that males are more inclined in a patrimonial aspect of jealousy while females are in the abandonment factor. It means that male consider partner infidelity as a threat if it will endanger their patrimony or alpha male standing, thus males are more likely to forgive their female partners that cheated with another female rather than with a male. On the other hand, females consider infidelity of their male partners with another male as a drastic threat. Oddly, there is a greater chance that females are willing to forgive their male partners more if they cheated on a female rather than a male. It means that females despise the feeling of abandonment rather than the actual infidelity caused by their male partners.

Wow, and to think that research and studying even apply to a person's love life. During teen years, love life is the most talked about topic. I think it is probably a trend until now. And yet again, teenagers do not notice it but they can actually apply their studies in view of their romantic young life.

In conclusion, I think that it isn't really that bad that my future is nailed on drastic readings and mother loads of studying. The fact of the matter is, it's actually a normal trend to any profession or age. Haha, now that's too much positive thinking. My life is completely engulfed by the nerd world.

Defining Moment

It's been more or less three months since the start of the second semester and now it is the midterm examinations. Right now, I just finished studying for my Constitutional Law 2 exam later. Since my weariness (antok) has yet to come back again, I decided to contemplate the happenings in my life the past few weeks.

When the holiday break came, I seized the opportunity and tried to get ahead of my studies. I spent my vacation days studying rather than hanging out with my friends. It was actually very sad. And to top it all of, I was within a diet so I hardly enjoyed the food during the holidays. However, my motivation was that it will be a great advantage for me when my midterms will come.

When January came, classes resume. I noticed some improvements as I was not haggardly dragged by numerous readings and cases due to the fact that already scanned them during the holidays. Nonetheless, there were some still unavoidable moments that I cannot answer a question regarding our topic. More doubt came to my mind when I saw a depressing grade in my recitation and paper works. After taking our criminal law exam, (which is probably a failure) the doubts of my capabilities rose.

It made me think whether I was actually better off doing my advance readings during the holiday break. From the economic theory's point of view, the answer would be in the positive. This is because, time, which is a valuable economic item, was used for reading and acquiring new knowledge. Empirically, I had an advantage. However, the question lingers, was my advantage in my further readings enough to persevere in my endeavors?

It's quite ironic actually. Being an optimistic person, it is very rare for me to think of such negative question. Probably, my doubts on my efforts are quite real than shallow.

Regardless, as Rizal once said, man has a divine spark and has a natural inclination to progress. Problems of doubt may come upon me, but later on, it will eventually pass. The lessons and struggles that I experience in my everyday life in the law educational system will contribute to my well-being. Needless to say, it's just a matter of striving harder and not letting the stones hit you hard. And I know I did my very best and utmost effort to be prepared in our midterms exam.

Always remember that nothing is impossible. As long as you strive hard and hope for the best, anything can be achieved. Problems may beset but it is for a momentary period. Diokno stated that what is important is not the achievement we accomplish but the eternal and relentless struggle for our goals.

I hope in our last exam later, I will have more lei way to be satisfied that all of my struggles are worth it. I believe the answer will be in the affirmative. It's really amazing how sleepiness and shallow moments can write an entirely new blog haha. Law school is truly making me a nerd.

Feminine Ardor

After my 5:30pm class, I went directly to the LRT 2 Station and took a ride to Cubao since MJ and I will meet at Glorietta for a wonderful and stress relieving evening. I hurried up my pace so I won't suffer the rush hour. As I entered the train, I went directly to the middle of the train cab to avoid further pushing and shoving from the entering and uncouth fellow passengers.

I did my usual daydreaming while in the train. Train rides are such a waste of time because you only sit or stand there for 20 minutes doing nothing. Therefore, I utilize my time by either reading a book or simply thinking of my experiences and what not. I noticed that I was beside two college girls. Judging from their looks, they are probably in the second year of their college. They were in their casual attire (simple t-shirt, jeans and backpack). Their clothing choice did not make them stand out from the crowd compared to the other college girls in Mendiola that treat their fashionable wardrobe as their coat or persona. I had a feeling that the two girls were a couple. Lesbians, as the society labels them. However, based on their young looks, I doubted that they were entirely open to that kind of thing yet.

The two girls were quite close to each other. I did not find it odd since most of the girls are quite close and affectionate to each other. Some of them even hold hands and kiss the cheeks of one another. So there was nothing different with the two girls.

However, I noticed that their hands were constantly swaying, in a discreet and light manner, which would then make their hands to collide with each other. I wasn't looking directly because they might see me as a weirdo haha. I have a very good skill at eavesdropping in the sense that even though I'm not listening, I am still able to hear what others are talking about. The two girls were talking about their normal college life, commenting on their teachers and the break ups of their classmates.

When the train took a curve, the people inside the train swayed along. Unexpectedly, I saw one of the girls, the smaller one, to plant a small and very quick but soft kiss on the chicks of the other taller girl. I guess the girl made the kiss while train was curving so that it wouldn't be obvious. However, since I have a keen sense for eavesdropping, I pretty much noticed it all.

I wasn't really shocked when I saw it. It wasn't really the first time the I saw a girl kiss another. I saw girls kissing each other in the cheeks as a sign of friendship. I even saw girls before that kiss other girls as sign of intimate affection. I remember back then, when I was falling in line in MRT Edsa, I saw a girl couple in front of me kissing quickly before they parted their ways.

The kiss of the smaller girl was quick. Based from her actions, she probably did not want anyone to notice. I guess they were afraid or quite sensitive of other people looking at their affection. It just goes to show how unaccepted female couples are. And yet for some strange reason, I find female couples normal and acceptable, not in a perverted way, but because the way they show their affection to each other is quite noteworthy. I mean who would expect that a female can be so affectionate to her co-gender. And we were always made to believe by the society that couple affection were only existing and compatible to opposite sex relationships.

However, in this early part of the story, I was not wholly convinced that they are indeed a female couple. This is due to the fact, that in the past, I saw girls kiss each other in the cheeks (or even lips) even though there is no existing relationship between them.

When the Cubao Station neared, I prepared myself to depart. I noticed the taller girl beside me is making her goodbyes to her girl companion. The taller girl is probably going to the Cubao Station too. The taller girl even directed the smaller girl to a vacant seat in front of us so that the latter could relax until she reaches her destination.

When the train arrived at the station, the people instantaneously exited through the door. I was about to exit too. Then I noticed the most eye-catching moment of the day. The taller girl leaned forward, slightly bent down, to the smaller girl that is already sitting. The taller girl lips met with the smaller girl's.

I was astonished. Even though I saw couple girls before that kiss each other in the lips, it was the first time I saw that a female kissed her female partner with such soft affection and warmth. Time stopped for a moment, and I focused my attention to the 1-second kissing scene of the girls. Even at their young age and at the expense to the typecast of the society, the two girls showed their affection to each other without a care in the world.

There was no feeling of turmoil or disgust on my part. I felt awe and bliss. I suddenly remember all the wonderful aspect of a person's kiss to another. I realized how much a kiss is taken for granted now a days. As I remember the joke of Chris Rock, a kiss always losses its passion once we get old. This was one of those moments that nature simply wants you to take a step back and realize that greatness of a simple things in life such as a kiss.

The innocence of the female couple and the disapproval of the public mixed together in the one exact moment.  It was a scene to be remembered. It shows the simplistic value that a condemning society cannot tarnish the feelings of the human being. The general and scientific fact that all feelings are merely a state of the mind, and can be controlled at will, is again dumbfounded. Life is truly full of mysteries and, at the same time, wonderful to observe.