I had a surprise visit from a lawyer friend yesterday afternoon. He came with a decision we have been discussing about for several weeks now. I can't say it's a great news. But definitely, it's a challenge for him... He is diving into politics!
I am not well-versed with our local politics. I found out who our vice mayor is just last week! And his name or face doesn't even ring a bell. hahaha That's how clueless I am! I started to become curious when this friend of mine told me that he was being invited to fill in a slot in this particular line up. My initial reaction then was, 'politics? seriously?' I gave out a laugh. I couldn't imagine him campaigning, being on stage in a gathering and selling himself, speaking in Ilonggo, no less! hahaha It's too funny! But I have always asked him over and over again if he wants it too. We have had some deep conversations about it. I guess he found it fitting that I was the first person he would visit after giving his confirmation to the party.
Our set up is the same. When he passed the bar, he also joined in his uncle's law firm. He has him for guidance. But as eager lawyers as we are, we constantly try to find ways how we can break away from our uncles' shadow. There was this one time I was offered a Clerk of Court job somewhere far from Bacolod. I was dead set on taking the job. I would rationalize my decision to him. He got my point and he was all supportive with it. Until I talked to my uncle and he explained the risk of travelling that far everyday. His point was, it's not worth it. So I had calm down my excitement and decided to take his advice. Then one day, he told me that there's an opening at a Branch here in Bacolod and he was going to apply. I asked him, why? He said because I sold it really well to him! hahaha And there's this another court too that is in need of a Clerk of Court. We were thinking that it would be really cool if we both get the job. Unfortunately, I submitted a little too late for they have endorsed an applicant already. But as with him, he was all on go. During those times, he was confused. He had to pick just one. Either he becomes a COC or be a candidate (winning is almost good as sure). We rationalized it together, until we decided to leave it to fate. Fate chose COC. So he went on to preparing everything he needs but somehow, there is this thin thread that ties him to the idea of entering politics. Just the day before his flight to Manila to personally follow up his application with the Supreme Court, he decided to run this coming election.
It's a yes for him. Without much thoughts on it, he is taking the challenge. I was telling him yesterday that he better be prepared to say goodbye to late nights and being publicly seen having too much alcohol fun. Well, at least until he gets elected. hahaha He'd be wearing a halo from now on.
This will be a busy election year. 2 lawyer friends running. Both dream of one thing... change.
-oOo-
An update: My friend decided to revert back to what fate chose for him. He withdrew his confirmation to run this coming election. Clerk of Court it is.
I am not well-versed with our local politics. I found out who our vice mayor is just last week! And his name or face doesn't even ring a bell. hahaha That's how clueless I am! I started to become curious when this friend of mine told me that he was being invited to fill in a slot in this particular line up. My initial reaction then was, 'politics? seriously?' I gave out a laugh. I couldn't imagine him campaigning, being on stage in a gathering and selling himself, speaking in Ilonggo, no less! hahaha It's too funny! But I have always asked him over and over again if he wants it too. We have had some deep conversations about it. I guess he found it fitting that I was the first person he would visit after giving his confirmation to the party.
Our set up is the same. When he passed the bar, he also joined in his uncle's law firm. He has him for guidance. But as eager lawyers as we are, we constantly try to find ways how we can break away from our uncles' shadow. There was this one time I was offered a Clerk of Court job somewhere far from Bacolod. I was dead set on taking the job. I would rationalize my decision to him. He got my point and he was all supportive with it. Until I talked to my uncle and he explained the risk of travelling that far everyday. His point was, it's not worth it. So I had calm down my excitement and decided to take his advice. Then one day, he told me that there's an opening at a Branch here in Bacolod and he was going to apply. I asked him, why? He said because I sold it really well to him! hahaha And there's this another court too that is in need of a Clerk of Court. We were thinking that it would be really cool if we both get the job. Unfortunately, I submitted a little too late for they have endorsed an applicant already. But as with him, he was all on go. During those times, he was confused. He had to pick just one. Either he becomes a COC or be a candidate (winning is almost good as sure). We rationalized it together, until we decided to leave it to fate. Fate chose COC. So he went on to preparing everything he needs but somehow, there is this thin thread that ties him to the idea of entering politics. Just the day before his flight to Manila to personally follow up his application with the Supreme Court, he decided to run this coming election.
It's a yes for him. Without much thoughts on it, he is taking the challenge. I was telling him yesterday that he better be prepared to say goodbye to late nights and being publicly seen having too much alcohol fun. Well, at least until he gets elected. hahaha He'd be wearing a halo from now on.
This will be a busy election year. 2 lawyer friends running. Both dream of one thing... change.
-oOo-
An update: My friend decided to revert back to what fate chose for him. He withdrew his confirmation to run this coming election. Clerk of Court it is.
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