law school showbiz

November 20, 2009

In law school, rumors also abound. And we students seek those rumors, especially about the professors. Is he nice? Is she that bad? Does he like verbatim recitations? Does she always come to class? Is it true that she fails most of her students?

Honestly, I kinda believe those rumors. Before we met our lady professor last sem, we have heard rumors that she “hates” her female students. Undeniable, she was harder on us girls. There were also news about this super nice professor, and indeed, he made law school a little less harder for us. We even gave him a cake for thanks.

But today, I have heard the most peculiar rumors. They said our old male professor was nice–especially to girls. I’ve seen him twice, and he was lenient to 1 or 2 girls in our last recitation, but not enough to confirm the rumors yet. And there was another rumor about him. They said he is inclined to fail surnames starting with C and D. Uh-oh…that includes me! To save myself, they said I have to smile sweetly when I get called on recitations and to never forget to wear sexy clothes. Sweet and sexy. I better lose belly fat fast. One’s gotta do what one’s gotta do.

Just kidding!

musically inclined

Musically inclined are those people who have the talent for music. Musically inclined are those gifted children constantly asked by their parents to sing on every occasion, whether they like it or not.

I myself had piano lessons every Saturday morning. The teacher said I was a fast learner. I can easily memorize the pieces. I can master a piece fast and play it without mistake. And my teacher would honestly look convinced.

But every week, I did all I can to avoid these lessons. My most common strategy was to pretend asleep until after he leaves our house. If my parents did not know any better, they would think I’m dead.

The problem is, it was mechnical for me. I can play the pieces because I can memorize which keys to press and which notes would come after. I was so unlike my cousins who are “widows.” I admire them so much. Marunong silang kumapa. I can only play what I was taught. The last piece I was able to play was Fur Elise, composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Now, I can barely play Old MacDonald.

However, I have always liked music. I know a lot of songs, and singers, and bands. If I had those iphone accessories, I’d probably have more than a thousand songs. I love singing, and this without hesitation nor reservation. But I want to really learn to play a musical instrument.

Several taught me to play the guitar, and those several lost their patience. t2rad and I have been planning (for years already) to have actual drum lessons. I hope we can find the time. More importantly, I hope I can really learn…so I can be one of those musically inclined.