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16/07/2026

I really want to write something whatever comes to mind every day.

As a lawyer, there are moments I wish I could immediately write about—the conversations with clients, the lessons from court, the wisdom shared by fellow lawyers, and the quiet realizations that come between hearings and deadlines.

But part of me likes to preserve that memory in private. To keep it to myself and only write about it when it comes relevant.

Not every experience has to be shared the moment it happens. Some memories deserve time. Some lessons become clearer only after they’ve settled. Some stories are better left in a journal until the day they can be told without compromising anyone else—or perhaps never told at all.

I also realize that one thing keeps me from writing more often: the pressure to make every post perfect.

Ironically, we now have AI that can help us write. But no matter how eloquent the sentences are, they can never fully capture the emotions we carry or the thoughts that are still taking shape inside us.

Another source of anxiety is the need to design a pubmat that will anchor the messaging. It takes a lot of energy looking for the right picture or the right drawing or graphic.

Sometimes I spend more time thinking about the design than actually writing.

So here I am. Just typing.

The ultimate law school survivor! 📖✨ (Also known as our law school bible—kidding!)​Proud to flex my Civil Code codal tod...
02/07/2026

The ultimate law school survivor! 📖✨ (Also known as our law school bible—kidding!)

​Proud to flex my Civil Code codal today. It’s still fully intact and functional, standing strong since my very first year of law school back in 2015.

​I remember seeing so many of my classmates’ codals literally falling apart by our second year. Knowing how fragile these books are—and how intensely we rely on them—I made a promise to handle mine with the utmost care. Through countless late-night readings and grueling recitations, it stayed protected under layers of plastic and a custom denim sleeve, sewn by a good law school friend (Hi Dia!).

​Eight years later, it’s still right here with me, faithfully serving its purpose. The slight wear on the edges just shows its character, but the pages remain whole. And the absolute best part? The foundation of our Civil and Family laws hasn't changed in decades.

​Looking at this book is a beautiful reminder: if you carefully protect and nurture the things that matter—whether it's a codal or your dream of becoming a lawyer—they will last and carry you all the way through. ⚖️💪

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