9/26

i dont know how to start this, but i have to, somehow...

although not everyone has come to know of the pillbox incident in taft last Sunday, still, that incident, that unfortunate and saddening incident, resulted into wounded bodies, shattered dreams, broken hearts.

supposedly, i was to grace the salubong, but because of my being stubborn and waking up late i decided not to go. Had i gone that day, it would've been highly likely that I be on that same spot where it all happened, standing with my friends, waiting for the day to end. And with that, I could not thank God more.

When I heard of the news, all I could think of were my friends. Please, please be ok. Turned out to be, the negative. Injured, were a good number of them I have known since my first day in lawschool and others I met along the way, nevertheless, friends for keeps. I was so worried, texting everyone I know, gathering information and everything that comes with it. And sad to say, my friends were injured, some were minor and some severe.

I personally condemn this incident. There is definitely no room for such malevolent act. We all strive to achieve the same dream, that elusive ATTY. Instead of bringing and pulling others down, we should all work together and help bring the best out of each of us. After all, we are agents of justice and we ought to act as such.

To my friends, all I could hope for is a fast recovery. May we all live to cope with this challenge God has given us. We are strong, but we can be stronger.

Cla, Arsei, Dia, Bea, Bheng, and Anne - it's so nice to hear that you're unscathed

Ate Cas, Eunice and Sharky - i pray for your quick recovery and just always know that I am here to be of help in anyway I could.

Raissa - I so admire your strength and tenacity. I remember the last time we talked, we were talking about our recits and how we could surpass this sem. Basta, on behalf of our class, we will all be with you. We will reach that ATTY. See you soon! God bless!