Lawyered

It's almost a month since the release of the bar results. I have to say, my parents are still in euphoria. Mom especially. Calling me "Attorney" once in awhile. She likes the sound of it very much. And of course, I smile ear-to-ear everytime I hear it.

I have always been the type to easily brush things off. Whether it's something good or not. I'm like, "whatever". But being lawyered has this lingering effect on me. Sometimes, I'm deadma about it. but most of the time, I still do get that kilig reaction (discreetly of course) everytime I am addressed as attorney or introduced as a lawyer. As much as I want to sound cool about this whole thing, I have to admit that I am still overwhelmed.

Last week was a busy week for me. I did the three steps that would lead me to becoming a legit lawyer. First, secure clearance from the Supreme Court. I guess it is every aspiring lawyers' simple pleasure setting foot on that majestic ground. I beam with pride having reason to go to the SC. It makes me feel lawyer-like. I took the day-off from work. I was supposed to go in the morning. But the tamad that I am, I held it off until after lunch. Parked at Robinsons then walked my way to the SC. Upon entering, I took out my ID then told the guard that I was going to the OBC. The guard said, "new lawyer po kayo?" I couldn't contain myself from smiling, giving a little chuckle and said "yes". Nakakahiya. but what the hell. He didn't get my ID anymore and he made me log in my name, etc.. Then one guard asked for my family name. He was looking at the list, checking. For some weird reasons, my heart began to race a bit. In my mind, i was thinking, "oh shit, my name better be in that list". Then the guard was flipping through the pages, said he couldn't find my name daw! Shet ha. I practically froze and stopped filling out the log book. Then he laughed and said, "dito pala ma'am. Nahanap ko na." Pakshet diba? I had to let out a relief laugh. Yes, it's really official now. Second was the oath-taking. Again, i was deadma about it. I know that it will just last for about an hour. The examiners would be introduced, the top 10, and you recite the lawyer's oath. Done. So I wasn't really looking forward to it nor making it a big deal. but man, it's different being there. Being in the same room with all the justices, goosebumps! I was trying to take it all in. Justice Tinga was entertaining. I love it that he highlighted the achievements of the examiners. It somehow mapped out the vast things that you can do as a lawyer. Only if you choose to do it and if you actually invest time and effort. Truly amazing! The third was the signing of the Roll of Attorneys. The last step of becoming a full-fledged lawyer. The whole process lasted for about an hour. This time, my signature means more than just a mechanical thing to do. Affixing my signature to any document puts my license on the line. Note to self: I have to be careful and read every document I sign from now on.

So I guess this is as official as it gets. Having completed those three steps allows me to affix my bragging right before my name. I love it! =)