In ONE WEEK

In ONE WEEK

DISCLAIMER: I am really not into writing facts or real events happened in my life or to others. But this post is the exemption to my personal rule of writing. I know it may appear awkward and weird to some because this may involve real emotions of real me, but this is my blog and I am the mind behind this. I just want to share this happy feelings I have now before it will end.

"I may not be lucky in love, but I'm blessed with my life."

Many things did happened in life that changed me as a whole. Both good and bad but I'm really grateful that these things happened, for me to grow and to discover what life really brought for me. Challenges may come, and that's the essence of life. We have to face and conquer it.

I have encountered a lot of surprises in life but this one, and the most recent one was the one that I really didn't thought of. That's why when it came, I was not prepared; the entire me was not prepared.

Hired on the spot is somehow common nowadays, but I noticed it to job opportunities having not that so high qualification (okay, I am not discriminating those who were hired on the spot--that's just my observation). Because we all know that most job employment procedure here in our country, after passing of resume and application letter, applicants will be called for an exam then interview for those who passed and the lucky person gets the spot.

In my case, I could really say that I am really lucky. Everything happened in a week. Yes only a week and I even started my work within that week. Funny right? Or are you bothered what really happened?

Filipino citizens are all aware that a new administration just started the governance over the country. With that, new elected officials were also inaugurated with their designated municipalities and provinces.

I was hired instantly in the Sangguniang Panglunsod of my Municipality even without applying for it. I actually didn't have any idea that one of the councilors needed one.

I am currently a law student and employment is not my top most priority. I wanted a job just to finance my personal wants (how lucky I am to have parents who still support me in everything). I felt frustrated sometimes knowing that I already finished my college degree, already got a job before but I sacrificed it over my studies. I just want to show to my parents that I can really take hold of my life somehow and balance my studies with work.

The top student in our class was the one who recommended me to this job. I really don't know why she choose me, I'm not even an excellent student in class. But maybe we were close friends so she thought of me first (I guess I really live to every mind of my friends hahah). She received a personal message coming from a certain politician who was used to be our professor (so he is a lawyer). She declined the opportunity for the reason that she just gave birth and her children needed her most in their household. So that's the time I came in.

I was asked to submit a resume to our prof (I actually sent it on Monday). Then he accepted it without further questions. He then immediately told me to report by Thursday and start my official duty on Friday. WOW! Just wow!

To be honest, I was really speechless in front of my professor that time. I really don't know how and what to react. Yes I admit that I have plans on working again but I never asked someone to help me to find one, to back up me for me to have a spot. I really don't know how the fate gave it me. I even asked myself if am I a good Samaritan to have this big blessings in life. You really can't tell when life gives to you its surprises.

They say, "It will come when the least you expect it." Well, they mean love with that saying, but I applied it to everything. And same as what just happened, I know, for sure, someday, that true love that everyone is fighting for will come to my life.

Going back....

I am really lucky to have this job since this is in Legislative branch, it is really connected and inclined with my lawyering degree. And as to the assignments given to me, I was expected to hold cases, make resolutions and help in drafting a new code for the betterment of the city in a specific field. Legal researcher it is if in Judiciary branch. Kinda heavy, that is.

I am really anxious on thinking about my assignments. Knowing that my head was my former teacher, for sure he has expectations on me, and the fact I was recommended by our top placer in class; the pressure is really on me! 

But I don't mind. I know and I believe, everything happens for a reason. And my fingers are crossed that it is for good. I still considered this as a huge turning point of my career and student life. I am really blessed to have this opportunity. I'm always positive in life!

And July 1, 2016, marks my first official duty as a public servant. To God be the Glory.

-Laezee