2017 and beyond

Wow! It's been a long time since I wrote something on this blog. It's because I'm either tired of writing, or sometimes, I couldn't really organize my thoughts even if I wanted to say something. But, months have passed, and really, many eventful things happened to me.

I started my work at the law firm last August. Turning 6 months in a couple of weeks; regular na'ko! And in between those first few months, I was supposed to be a part of a production in my college theater org. But then after nights of thinking through it, and nights of being late in rehearsals, I figured it's for the best not to continue. And so, I quit. Quitting that production made my last production to be 10 months ago. Napakatagal na. Medyo hindi ako sanay noong una. But then here I am, no plays booked in my schedule. (Kinda hoping to be a part of a March production hihi)

Holidays was a tad bit less fun than usual. My parents were supposed to go to Manila and the whole family was supposed to spend Christmas together. But then, the morning (Dec 24th) my parents were scheduled to come here, my mother had vertigo. They had to cancel their Christmas trip, and I spent my entire holidays with my sister, her husband and my nephew. I thought it was OK. But my sister and brother-in-law had their moment again--kinda fought. So it was really off for me without spending holidays with my mom and dad. Imagine, we went to my brother-in-law's family for Noche Buena. Dear god, I hate that part. :( Kinda felt sad because I really missed my parents that time--the fact that they were alone in the province. Ugh, 2016 holidays is one of my least favorites...

But what really excites in writing this entry is my very exciting goals for the year. This 2017, I've decided to finally try and enter law school. It's been running on my mind for the past months.. years actually, when I was still a patent analyst in my previous job. Back then, I already heard stories of engineering students (ECE, specifically), taking up law because it really suits their career path. And I realized, it really suits mine. So it is no surprise that it has led to this. Taking this paralegal job at an IP law firm really triggered my sudden intent to take LAE (or UP's aptitude exam).

I'm really excited about this. Yesterday, I took a mock exam at UP. The exam was at 11am. But you know, at 10am, I was really hesitating. I kept on thinking if I would indeed take the actual LAE on February. I started having thoughts, imagining thoughts.. what would happen if I fail? what would happen if I got in? would I continue? if I fail, what am I gonna do? be stuck at the law firm as paralegal? what about my theater dreams? So many questions.

But then, my roommate pushed me to take the mock exam. She said I would learn a lot from that exam, learn the questions that would be asked. So I did. And you know what, after taking the exam, and after a girl shared her experiences at law school and tips for LAE, I was really inspired. Even though I am not 100% sure of really taking law, I think it's not bad to give it a shot. And I think I can do well if there is just enough preparation.

So many plans for this year. But with all these plans, I have to give up some things. I have to give up a re-run of a production we did last year. The actual show date is the same as the actual LAE. HOW COINCIDENTAL. :( But anyway, I've made up my mind. I will pursue law. THAT IS: if my parents allow me. Haha. They still have no idea. I'll them when I surely pass the exam and interview.

That's it for now. Just an update. See you soonest.