Yesterday was my Birthday... Yahoo!! I am now 23-year-old and yet I am look like teenager despite of sickness and stress (Please do not disagree)... I was assessing a while ago what achievements in life I have already achieved. Of course, I have more years to build my future. As of now, I consider my 23 years as a stage of "building the blocks toward my dream." I am not materialistic person nor extravagant , as long as, I have simple foods for my birthday it is okay. I was so happy that plenty of my friends and former students have greeted me. I have been receiving private messages through facebook, public post, mobile phone, e-mails and calls (I was so flattered by their good words). Because of facebook I have found plenty of friends. I know , that if God will put me in politics, I will meet many people and new friends but I will always remember what Rep. Mitos Magsaysay told me "The real friends are out of politics, sila yung kaibigan mo nung nagsisimula ka pa lang."
I have plenty of wishes for my 23rd Birthday -- personal, family and for the country. I wont enumerate or detail my wishes. But I want to summarize it.
Personal - I will be able to become a lawyer. I wish to teach again in a University as a part time professor. Of course, Good health, some are personal
Family - that we remain as one and live together longer / Be a channel of blessing
Friends - continue to bind us toward our common goal...
Nation
I pray that President Aquino will now focus on his work rather than politicking, that he has the conscience to respect the branches of the governemnt. I pray that politicians will be a leader (you get what I mean). I pray that they wont use former President Gloria Arroyo as their punching bag to gain popularity and to cover their mistakes. Our nation has been suffering because of the revenge of these jealous people against President Arroyo. I pray for her strength and that she will be able to surmount her challenges in life. I am so happy that she is now telling her side.. My Birthday wish for her is "History will judge her fairly"
I have decided not to post my opinion in politics until Christmas as a sign of peace.
Thank You Everyone...
Yesterday, I had my relax time with my Green Team Family. I thought I won't be able to attend the party because my law school ends at 9:00 PM. But because of my eagerness to meet my second family and friends, I have tried my best to come eventhough I could only stay for 1 hour.
I met of course Rep. Mitos Magsaysay (Thanks Congresswoman for being there for us, your presence is really very impressive) . I was able to meet also former young star Mr. Ed Finlan (very mestizo talaga) , Ms. Colayco (Mahal ko Bayan Ko) and sister of DTI Secretary Peter Favila -- Ms. Annett Favila. I was overwhelmed of members of Green Team Pilipinas. Though there were differences and misunderstandings, Green Team unites again for the sake of our advocacy. It is nice to see everyone were happy.
Even though, I have resigned now as Ombudsman of the organization, I will never leave my second family. Thank You So Much Green Team Pilipinas...
I also hope that all people who wants reform for our country will unite and not divide. I love all Greenies no matter what happen. I know Gibo is no longer there, but remember there are new faces , new leader and new mission we will have in the coming years.
This morning I was in St Lukes together with Mrs. Rowena Quejada. St. Lukes Hospital Taguig has plenty of patients now compared before. Former President Arroyo has contributed to the marketing of SL - Taguig. In fact, I am so tired now of politics but whenever I see former President Arroyo's suffering from this revengeful government-- I can't leave her. I realized that even you are good leader, people will still be ungrateful . I hope someday, Philippines will be changed. We should elect leaders who are intellectual, dedicated and respectful. I admire former President Arroyo, that despite of all the trials and revenge of her jealous enemies- she remains very ethical and faithful to God. Since, I have known her , I never heard bad things from her against her enemies. I am hurt from all the people especially those who criticize her without knowing the real situation. If I were only an influential or a person who has power in media or in politics-- I want to correct this impressions.
Honestly, sometimes even I love taking law, there are times I want to give up because even I study all the theory , articles and cases -- these are not being followed by our government (most esp, Sec. Leila De Lima's move). When I was in the hospital, I was so happy to see Dr. Cervantes (very respected Hepatologist and Gastrointestinal specialist) , and I imagined myself as a Doctor of Medicine. When I finished my BS Nursing, I prayed to God that I want to grow more as a professional, I want to help other Filipinos in my own way through politics or medicine. I prayed that someone will sponsor my education either Medicine of Law... I waited for two years and God answered my prayer. Perhaps, God puts me in law for a purpose... Now , I want to search WHAT IS MY PURPOSE IN LIFE? I hope I wont have any regrets soon for taking Law instead of Medicine...
Aside for being active in politics. I was a lecturer , mentor , professor or teacher before...
After my class this morning, I realized something - "I miss my life being a professor". When, I was still Grade School student, I wanted to have my own school. I remember that i had been buying Lesson Plan, Class Record and School Attendance sheet. I was able to type test papers even I was 9-year-old. I know that time, I will be able to teach students someday...This dream became a reality... Emilio Aguinaldo College was the first school I did lecture. Then, it followed by Sultan Review Group, Dean Obias Review Center, St. Paul University, Central Colleges of the Philippines and University of Batangas. Being a teacher, mentor, professor or lecturer is not only a job that needs intellect, it needs passion and dedication. Many professors are just teacher by book but not of students... I know after my life as a law student, I will be able to go back in academe someday.
This was my picture taken during my lecture break at Emilion Aguinaldo College, I did lecture about Psychiatric Nursing - Abnormal Disorders, then the following day, they have invited me to do lecture about Legal Nursing
This was my last lecture held at University of Batangas...
While walking from UST, I saw this very interesting picture of President Noynoy Aquino. Though, I am not member of any leftist group , the best way I could criticize him is through my blog and facebook.
I had 3 hours of sleep for my 10:00 am class. I was rushing in Espana because I thought I will be late in my Labor Standard under Atty.Samson Alcantara. Honestly, I was not prepared for the class because I have focused myself in Obligations and Contracts which is our Major Subject. During the checking of attendance, my professor asked me regarding the origin of my name.. (the other day, Judge Philip Aguinaldo also asked the same)...
Trivia:
Anyway, I wanna share it with my readers... JOE SMITH was originated from the founder of Mormon or The Church of the Latter Day Saint -- JOSEPH SMITH. He is considered as the Prophet of Mormon. . JOE SMITH was only given to me by my cousin who belongs to that sect, however, my mother gave me different name in my two Baptism Certificates, the Catholic Baptism (1988) shows my name as "John Gerald Medina" while in my Born - Again Christian Baptism (2002) shows my name as "Jo Smith Medina," .... Of course, I have to follow the Birth Certificate. I do not have any British, Canadian or Australian blood. I think, it is a blessing to have this unique name because I am easily being recalled by others (enemies and friends hehehe).
Then, I was called by Atty. Alcantara to recite one case found in his book, thank God , the electrical impulses of my brain worked that time... He asked me what case I want to recite, then I told him "Sonza vs. ABS- CBN Broadcasting Center." Honestly, I have only read the case while inside the room.. I have applied the things I have been doing when I was still a Reviewer.. My technique is "Flash Clash Preview" This technique is very effective especially when you are cramming... The case of Sonza vs. ABS - CBN is very long, so I summarized in my mind per paragraph (At least 2 sentences per paragraph). I was able to deliver it ... :)
I do not have any story to tell... I will keep you guys posted everyday :)
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