peppermint christmas

Okay, since it’s already almost Christmas break, it’s time for me to do some real entries aside from those flabbergasting (I beg to disagree with this word that I used.) I did with the ‘things that you can put in your blog.’ What we did, what we did….

Okay, of course, the traditional Christmas parties for the professors. But before that, come to think of it, I haven’t really made any entry about our professors. So first things first….

Atty. Lowell Culling – Corporate Law. But it really should be Corporation Law. Take note, there’s a difference between ‘Corporate Law’ and ‘Corporation Law’ (Which in the first place we hoped that it would be handled by Atty. Divina.) Yes, I’ve seen the Ateneo method before in AB. But it seems like his method is a refresher (and more time consuming.) 5units seems like 5000 units. You wouldn’t like him at first because of the metric tons of cases. (Trust me, no one in his right mind would read all of those things.) But hey, you’ll get the hang of it. His approach is more of business type, rather than legal.

Atty. Rene Gorospe – Conflicts of Law. Question: What the hell is Conflicts of Law? Answer: Well, it’s otherwise known as private international law, wherein, in factual situations involving a foreign element, the law of some other jurisdiction will be applied. Too technical? Simply put? If a case involves two parties of two nations, it answers the question of what law of what country will apply. He’s smooth. Very smooth. You have to hear that imposing voice of his, and you’d be terrified at first. He’s opening line to every recitation is: “Have you ever been out of the country?” “Do you use the internet?” In legal terms, that is what we call LAYING THE PREDICATE. Now, definitely, this is a man of bearing. Number two in the bar during his time.

Judge Philip Aguinaldo – Practice Court 1. Well, I won’t say anything more. We are ‘Aguinaldo’ kids. Three semesters with him will make you appreciate him and love him well enough.

Dr. Ma. Elena Enriquez – Trial Technique. You might be wondering why in hell a medical doctor would teach in law school, as if such is purely anathema. FYI: She’s a Physician-Lawyer. (GASP!) She was my professor before in Legal Medicine (yes, the CSI subject). And what the fuck is trial technique anyway? It’s where we learn how and when to say “OBJECTION!” (Hey, you just don’t say it if you feel it… there are rules.) And of course, despite her age, she’s one hot momma. :P

Atty. Prudence Angelita Kasala – Taxation 2. Yeah, you’ve probably read my entry last semester. She’s due to give birth anytime. And yes, despite 9 months of pregnancy, she’s still beautiful. Had I been older, I would have married her. Dubbed once as UST’s Ally McBeal. We should have documented her gestation. Coz really, we’ve seen her baby grow. By January she’d be on maternal leave. One subject less onus.

Justice Undersecretary Ernesto Pineda – Torts and Damages. The subject deals with how to get money out of one’s stupidity and idiocy. Well, not really. Just to give you a ‘vague’ idea. E.g. If the neighbor’s dog bites you, you get money, or something to that effect. Every sentence of his ends with “Got it?” “Got it?” “Got it?” Ad infinitum et ad nauseam. (P.S. I got my copy of his book signed, and since it was a hardbound copy, may dedication pa. hehehe)

Dean Carlos Ortega – Special Proceedings. The real old school, it is as if batchmates sila ni Dean Aligada. The ancient ones. You’d hear nasty words, but hey, it’s his prerogative, besides, we know his noble purpose. We love to be taunted, besmirched and tantalized once in a while.

Atty. Samson Alcantara – Labor Relations. Half of the period is spend on roll call. The second half laughing. Two words: GARY LISING.

Now, today, we held our impromptu Christmas parties for the professors. First, with Atty. Culling, then with Judge Aguinaldo, then with Atty. Kasala. Tomorrow, supposedly, it will still be the same. You get stuffed with the Pancit from the renowned Lopez Eatery at P. Noval. That damn palabok could rival the pancit malabon. (Of course, I have my hometown bias, but for a pancit luglog cooked in Manila, it was terrific.)

I’m spending most of my money on Starbucks drinks. Yes, I am obsessed about the Planner. Only four more stickers to go, and only a few hundred bucks left in my wallet. This obsession of mine is really costly. I hate myself. Got to have it before Christmas, then I would have peace of mind… until I find something new to obsess about.

And about my life’s drama. Well, enough drama. We’ll just walk the walk and talk the talk.

On Saturday we’ll be having the inter-batch high school Christmas party at the Cayco Lair. Since I am an honorary batch 97 member, I suppose I have all the right to brag about it. Hehehe. Right Larry? :P Them, and us, the Rule of Four… Sunny, Dennis, Karen y Yo.

El viento esta Navidad no es fresca y fria que los otros Navidades pasados. Y hay mucho lluvio! Que mal! Pero en cual tanto, los jacquetas son las ropas nosotros queremos, aunque la caliente y humidad de la dia.

Pardon my grammar. Haven’t spoken Spanish in a long time.

At any rate, it’s time to do my wishlist. The things that I can’t afford for now, and the things I’d probably never have. But hey, dreaming is for free.

1. Beach House – Yes, I know, it is too much. But If Donald Trump or Michael Bloomberg would be my Fairy Godparent, I’d wish for this one. A nice spot would be Alona Beach in Panglao Island, Bohol, or somewhere in Palawan or Cebu.

2. Jetski – My beach house wouldn’t be complete without this of course. And for those who haven’t tried it yet, it’s as good as it gets! I’d rather ride this thing rather than ride a roller coaster.

3. 100 foot yacht – A spot where I can hold parties and orgies a la Orange County. Teakwood bathroom, black interiors, Italian leather. I can smell it already.

4. 167 Million pesos Lottery Jackpot – I am a mere mortal, and of course, I dream of winning the lotto. I just don’t know what’s with the amount of 167 million. And as I day dream of it, I usually think of how to manage it, rather than spend it. I don’t know if having knowledge of Banking Laws is an advantage or a curse. And FYI, the PCSO Lotto is Tax free… so you get it all. As in ALL.

5. Mercedez Benz McLaren SLR – this is my baby!

6. BMW z4 – and this is my concubine.

7. Blue Aston Martin Vanquish – this one is my mistress.

8. All expense paid trip to Europe – Italian Women. History and Culture. Spanish Women. Arts and Music. Italian Women. Clothes and shops. Spanish Women. Football and Formula 1. Italian Women. Have I mentioned Italian women?

9. Laptop – I find it a necessity nowadays. Got pleadings to make every now and then.

10. Ipod – does this need any explanation?

11. Emporio Armani Black – my canister’s almost dry. And yes, I know, I swore that I wouldn’t use it anymore since Erik Santos uses the same brand. But still, I used it before him. Way, way before him. So, I want a new one.

12. Christian Dior Dune – I just got a new bottle. But since it’s almost out of the Philippine market, I just got to hoard the rest of them.

13. Black Leather Trench Coat – something kinda gothic, not formal. And as you could see, I’m very much an individualist when it comes to trends. Besides, in law school, everybody wears a jacket. Why not a trench coat?

14. Diesel watch – the yellow sporty thing I saw at Chronos.

15. Jeans – as Larry said it, you can never have too much of these.

16. Football Jerseys – Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Valencia et al.

17. The Rafael Nadal Tennis shirt – the yellow or the orange one that he wore with the giant ‘swoosh’ on front.

18. Lacoste Cap – the white one.

19. McLaren F1 Jacket – Now, that’s hot!

20. CD’s – both local and foreign.

21. Books – Of course, St. Nick will be surprised if this wasn’t in my wishlist.

Now, there you have it. Those are some of the things I wanted for Christmas. Now, who would be kind enough to give them all to me? :P

Now, for the non-material wish, I’d just like to see a lot of people these holidays. My best, Joyce. Junjun, Derik, Ces, Jill, Mitch, Erik, Marc etc. Those friends I hung out with during AB days, Inxs, Jojo, Marky, DJ Mark, Cris, Jefren, Ryan, KC, TJ, Monsi, Cesca, Khalyn, Madel, Fonsi, Rocky, Ara, Niño, Rhea, Joah, Reggie, Raymund, Cha, Maan, Bestfriend Athan. Everybody from LM, the rest of AB and commerce building. I’ve realized how many people I’ve made friends with during those years. I miss them all. Life was simply laid back then.

And we were cool.

Of course, I wouldn’t miss out on seeing my ‘depressionists’ (or is it ex-depressionists) you know who you are. I miss you all!

I miss the Calachuchi tree. The Pav… The 25… Coby’s. Taco Ball. Navarra’s. Robinson’s Galleria and Robinsons Place Bowling Alleys. Timezone. Neoprints. Picture Cards. Almer’s, Lisa’s, That diner inside Perpetual Help College. The oily smell of the Co-op building. Roadtrips to Tagaytay during class hours. That Billiard place in Malate that is now a Spa or what. Unplugged. TGIF. The AB Guard. Señora Soresca. Commissioner Professor Jose David Lapuz. Horsal. Gerry’s Grill. That billiard place in Quezon Avenue where we got robbed of our stuff inside the van. Sitting along the corridor. Sitting on the stairwell advertently blocking the commerce students path. Body bags. Smoking. The Orange Place. Shakey’s Dapitan. The Apartment. Paskuhan. Southborder Concert. Rivermaya Concert. Side A Concert. Island Cove. Araneta Coliseum. University Week Street Party. Lexxus. Dreams.

Many more things, places, people and faces.

I’d never exchange my college experience for anything else. Love it. Love them all!