Minggu, 22 Juli 2012

Bar Exam Blues....

I leave for my hotel tomorrow. On Tuesday, I start the bar. I finish it on Wednesday. 

I rarely panic. Instead, my body chooses to exhibit stress in horrific ways. Like mouth ulcers. And stomach aches. And headaches. And other things that I have elected not to share with the blawg universe. 

Mentally, I am fine. I think it is because I am in a state of denial. I do not think I have studied enough, but I'm pretty sure no one ever does (and if they do, they're probably going to fail, because that's just moronic and they don't deserve to pass the bar if they're morons). When I sit for the test, I will be fine. 

My issues arise during the WAIT for my scores. I am "lucky" enough to find out my results on my birthday. Not at the beginning of the day, either. I receive the results at 4:00 in the afternoon. Anyone that knows me can tell you that I.HATE.WAITING. I love surprises, but not surprises like this. I like surprises like Christmas gifts. And good meals. And flowers. And edible arrangements. Even if I pass the bar and get positive results, there is no way that this can ever be considered a "happy surprise." What I guess I'm trying to say is my mental disturbance will almost certainly emerge during my waiting period. 

You have been warned.

In other news, I plan on watching the rest of my Agency/Parnership video tonight. I'll probably quickly review Wills/Trusts/Estates, and briefly glance at Corporations (because I'm pretty sure I've already disposed of that knowledge since watching it previously). Tonight I'll probably take a few MPQ questions and flip through my gorgeous laminated "templates." Tomorrow, I drive. And languish. And Tuesday, I sweat. 

To everyone else taking the bar, I have but one thing to say: 


Sabtu, 21 Juli 2012

A Survivor's Story

As all of my regular readers know, I rarely write about anything but ghosts. I try to stay on topic so that my readers can dependably find ghost stories and learn about haunted places at this blog. However, I was touched by this story and wanted to share it. This was sent to me by Heather Von St. James and she wanted to share her story of survival on my blog. I love ghosts stories, but I love survivor's stories even more. So here is Heather's Story:

You have heard the old adage, “it takes a village to raise a child.” You hear it more when you have a baby and I came to find that there is no truer statement. On August 4th, 2005, after a mainly uneventful pregnancy, except an emergency C-section, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Lily. Our “village”– my parents, my husband’s family, and our friends came to give us their loving wishes and welcome Lily into our lives. We had no idea that a vicious storm was brewing.

I returned to work full time, but within a month things started going downhill. I was always so tired, lacked energy, and unable to catch my breath properly. I attributed this to being a new mom. Even so, in the back of my mind I knew something wasn’t completely right. I went to my doctor and, after a myriad of tests, I had an answer.

Three and a half short months after Lily was born, I was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma.  It seems that I had been unknowingly exposed to asbestos thirty years ago. The devastating part of this, I was told I only had 15 months to live if I did not do anything about my disease.  Because the prognosis for mesothelioma is grim, we decided to proceed with the most radical treatment that was available.

On February 2nd, 2006, in Boston, I underwent a surgical procedure called extrapleural pneumenectomy. It was the removal of my left lung and all the tissue surrounding it. I was in recovery at the hospital for 18 days and needed two months additional recovery before chemotherapy and radiation treatment.  

Lily lived with my parents in South Dakota, while my husband and I were in Boston. My witness to her growing and development came through grainy black and white photocopies of pictures my mom emailed and my husband printed off a community printer for me.  She was the reason I was there, away from her, fighting for my life. I was so thankful; she was in the best hands while I was going through this.  

My parents still worked full-time had their “village” to lend a hand, give support, and surround them and our baby with love in South Dakota. My husband and I also had amazing people surround us in Boston.

My prognosis, dire as it was, has shown us what a “village” can do. Never will these people know how grateful I am for the support they gave me and my family. No one said life was easy, it can be very fragile.  Learn to embrace all that life throws at you.

Heather Von St James is a 43-year-old wife and mother. Upon her diagnosis of mesothelioma, she vowed to be a source of hope for other patients who found themselves with the same diagnosis. Now, over 6 years later, her story has been helping people all over the globe. She continues her advocacy and awareness work by blogging, speaking and sharing her message of hope and healing with others. Check out her story at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog.



Jumat, 20 Juli 2012

Jeane Dixon's Prophecy to the Philippines


Jeane L. Dixon was one of the best-known American astrologers and psychics of the 20th century, due to her syndicated newspaper astrology column, some well-publicized predictions, and a best-selling biography. She once predicted the assassination of a US President on his second term, but the president she was talking about is not named. She said, assassinated or die in office though not necessarily in his first term.. It was written in Parade Magazine on May 13, 1956. Then, Pres. John F. Kennedy was killed, and her forecast was fulfilled.

That's a short introduction about Jeane Dixon before we proceed to the main subject.

Story


[Taken from Internet:]

With a little over 2 weeks 2 go b4 d may elections,
remember wat d famous psychic Jean Dixon predctd in
Nov. of 1983 just after d assassination of Ninoy Aquino..
She said " d widow of Sen. Aquino will become president.
And even one of his children will someday become president
bt will be cheated by a woman & a very rich man..
which will usher n d most corrupt era in Philippine history."
With a little over two (2) weeks to go before the May elections,
remember what the famous psychic Jean Dixon predicted in
November of 1983 just after the assassination of Ninoy Aquino..
She said "The widow of Sen. Aquino (Ninoy) will become president.
And even one of his children will someday become president.
but will be cheated by a woman & a very rich man..
which will usher in the most corrupt era in Philippine History."
Some other version tells...
and even one of his children will someday try to run for president but will be defeated by his own relative
instead saying only one of his children will be president.

The above article was a copy of a text message circulating in public. Actually, I have not received the message yet. When I first read this, I became curious if it was actually true or not, or if Jeane Dixon really predicted it. Well, the answer to my question probably affirmative, Jeane Dixon may had forecast it. I was unsure to my conclusion, because I can't find a reliable source that she actually had predicted it. I was born almost 15 years after the time of Marcos-Aquino conflict. So I definitely don't know her and her prophecies.

Anyway, some of her predictions came true:
  • The widow of Sen. Aquino (Ninoy) will become president.
    And it happened! Corazon Aquino became the 11th president of the Republic of the Philippines. From February 25, 1986 – June 30, 1992.

  • And even one of his children will someday become president.
    And it happened again! Benigno Aquino III, their only son, became the 15th president.

  • But will be defeated by his own relative
    It was told in other version, but it was not realized.
  • The other predictions are still pending to happen.
    ...but will be cheated by a woman & a very rich man.... which will usher in the most corrupt era in Philippine History.
    On that quote, many Filipinos were feared, especially her other predictions came true. However, there are still more people hopeful that everything will be okay on his (PNoy) term. Even though, I don't fully believe on it, I still cannot conclude it's impossibility. Only time can tell.

    On the other hand, I am still searching for updates on what is going on to PNoy - if everything are happening according to her prophecy.

    According to fvdb.wordpress.com, the betraying woman might be the previous president of the Philippines before PNoy - Cong. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of the second district of Pampanga. And the very rich man might be Sen. Manny Villar. He tried to run to presidency but was lost against Noynoy Aquino. He posted this last May 11, 2010, but his speculation still not come true. So the two probably are not the persons Dixon was talking about. Well, there's still one year of Villar's term in the senate.

    Based on some speculation, the woman was Shalani Soledad, Dinky Soliman, and Miriam Santiago; and the man is a Cojuanco - Noynoy's relative in her maternal side.

    By the way, before I end this article. Jeane Dixon once predicted the World War III which would had started 1958 over some offshore Chinese Islands, that labor leader Walter Reuther would run for president in 1964, and that the Russians would land the first man on the moon. But all had not happened. So we still have a hope that the last prophecy will not be realized. (I wish!)

    I will update this once everything had passed or if everything was fulfilled.
    Sources:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeane_Dixon
    http://pinoy-text.blogspot.com/search/label/Politics%20%20Scary%20Qoutes%20Text%20Messages
    http://fvdb.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/a-scary-aquino-prophesy/
    http://www.edparanormal.com/Jeane%20Dixon.pdf
    [Picture from:]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeane_Dixon

    Kamis, 19 Juli 2012

    Ray's Lawyer


    Thanks for the your responds, our debtor information is below the debt owe $1,200,000.00, We like to know if you have conflict that will prevent you from representing us against Allied Electronics, Inc. We have explored all avenues to resolve this issue amicably, unfortunately we have not progressed as expected.

    Debtor
    Allied Electronics, Inc. 
    19625 61st Avenue S # C105 
    Kent, WA 98032 


    Please advise us on your retainer fees for collection and send us retainer agreement ( engagement letter) looking forward hearing from you.


    Regards
    Ray Aubrey (President)
    Electronic Resources, Inc
    534 Ohohia Street # A
    Honolulu, HI 96819-1989

    XXXXXX



    On Jul 18, 2012, at 1:22 PM, Ray Aubrey<rayaubreyray@gmail.com> wrote:

    We are Electronic Resources Inc in Honolulu, Hawaii a private company categorized under Wholesale Electronic Equipment and Supplies. We are established in 1989 and incorporated in Hawaii. We have a collection matter in your area. 
    Please advice is you are taking on new case at this moment its very urgent.


    Yours Sincerely

    Ray Aubrey (President)
    Electronic Resources, Inc.
    534 Ohohia Street # A
    Honolulu, HI 96819-1989

    Rabu, 18 Juli 2012

    Ten things I'd rather be doing than studying for the bar exam...

    I'm tired. I'm lacking motivation. And I'm starting to get my ass handed to me during MPQ multiple choice question sets. It's demoralizing, degrading, and depressing. (Enough with the alliteration.) I would almost rather be doing anything else than this. Like making this chart about things I'd rather be doing than studying:


    On second thought, I'd better be getting back to torts. Hope y'all are getting through it too!

    The ABC's of an Attorney Email Scam


      We wish to retain your services  to represent us(Harbex Metal Processing Ltd) to help facilitate the recovery of the money owed to us in the amount of$700,000.00USD. 

         We ordered goods from ABC Supply Co Inc and was asked to make a 50% ($700,000.00USD) down payment before goods will be delivered to us and that we did and up till date no goods were delivered nor was a refund made. We hereby seek legal help from your firm to help us collect this money owed to our company as we do not wish to go any further with the said transaction. We have made several previous attempts to collect these funds which all ended negatively. We are aware that a conflict search will need to be done. Please find below details of the owing company for your conflict check of interest.


    ABC Supply Co Inc
    2315 W Casino Drive
    Everett, WA 98204   

    I indulge you to prepared and forwarded to us your engagement letter for proper review of your terms and conditions to know if we can employ your services as time is of essence and we would want this issue to be resolved ASAP., should this be in your scope of practice, documentation supporting the claim will be forwarded to you afterwards.
    We awaits your prompt response

    Best Regards,
    Steven Trescher.
    Director 
    Harbex Metal Processing Ltd.
    High Oak Hill Works, Iwade Road,
    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7HY.
    Tel: +44 702 404 1249
    Fax: +44 844 774 9716

    The Curse of the Old Lady


    Story


    [Taken from Internet: (August 02, 2008)]

    MAY 10, 1976
    Nasagasaan ang isang matandang babae, pero tinakbuhan ng nakasagasa. Bago mamatay ang matanda sinabi nya "alaw ina magnat" isang itim na dasal...
    Sa lahat ng nakabasa nito magpapakita ang matanda ng 3 beses ng madaling araw!
    Tatabi sayo duguan at humihingi ng tulong!
    Nangyari ito kay JENIFFER ISIDRO ng Guimba, Nueve Ecija dahil hindi naipasa sa 17 tao at namatay sya. 17 ang bilang ng taong nakakita sa insidente pero hindi tumulong..
    Sori kelangan ko ipasa kasi ayon sa research ko totoo ito! Naipalabas na ito sa NGINIG..

    [Taken from a Blog: (November 03, 2009)]

    MAY 10, 1976
    Nsgasaan ang 1 mtndng bbae pero tinkbuhan ng nksgsa. Bgo nmtay ang mtnda tinuran nia ito, “alaw ina magnat”, 1ng itim n dsal.S lht ng nkbsa ni2 mgppktng mtnda ng 3x ng mdling araw!Ta2bi sau,duguan,humihingi ng 2long!Nngyari i2 ky MARKY CIELO ng STARSTRUCK dhil d nia naipsa sa 17tao nmty xa arw n dec.7,2008,11:15 d sya ngicng.Sori kilngn q ipsa kc ay0n sa rsearch 220 i2!Niplabas na ito s NGINIG..

    [Taken from a Social Networking site: (December 22, 2010)]

    May 10, 1976
    Nasagasaan ang 1 matandang babae, pero tinakbuhan ng nakasagasa. Bago mamatay ang matanda, tinuran niya ang "alaw ina magnat", isang itim na dasal.
    Sa lahat ng nakakabasa nito. :magpapakita ang matanda ng 3 beses ng madaling araw. Tatabi sayo, duguan at humihingi ng tulong.. nangyari ito kay Marky Cielo ng starstruck dahil hindi niya naipasa sa 20 tao, namatay siya sa araw na December 07, 2008 11:15 pero hindi nagising. Sorry, kailangan ipasa kasi ayon sa research totoo ito. Naipalabas na ito sa Nginig..
    Pnasa lang toh skenpkipasa s iba .. BWAL IBALIK ! ipasa mo sa lhat ng ONLINE.


    Explanation


    [English Translation:]

    May 10, 1976
    There was once an old lady bumped by a vehicle, but the one who did it fled away. Before she died, she uttered these words, “alaw ina magnat”, an incantation of some dark spell.
    To all persons who have read this message will be visited by this old lady three times at dawn. She will lie beside you, covered with blood, begging for help.
    [August 02, 2008]
    This happened to Jeniffer Isidro of Guimba, Nueva Ecija, because she didn't pass this to 17 people, and she died. 17 people saw her, but no one helped.

    [November 03, 2009 and December 22, 2010]
    This is what happened to Marky Cielo of Starstruck because he failed to pass this to 17 (latest, 20) people. He was killed last December 7, 2008, 11:15, haven’t waken up.
    Sorry, I have to pass this because according to some researches, this is real. This had been aired in NGINIG.. NO RESENDING BACK! Pass this to all online friends.

    Actually, I recieved this kind of message when I was still 16 years old. It scared me! But what can I do? I don't have load to send it to others. I had read the message, so I have no choice but to wait her appear suddenly in front of me. And yet, nothing happened.

    The above chain messages depict an old lady which was hit by a vehicle. All of the given stories above didn't mention what kind of vehicle it was. (On the version I recieved, it was a car.) However they tell the similar date when the event happened - May 10, 1976. On the other hand, the person who was killed differs depending in time. The first message which was made August 02, 2008, the time when Marky Cielo was still alive, Jeniffer Isidro of Guimba, Nueva Ecija was told there. Then, on the second story, November 03, 2009, almost nine months after the young actor died, even the reason of his death is still unknown, became an example in the chain message. It is obvious that this was just invented for some reason, like the other chain messages I had included here in my blog.

    According to thekristianenigma.blogspot.com, he searched the meaning of the spell. He said, it was not of Greek, Latin nor Egyptian origin, but definitely from Filipino. It was actually an anagram. An anagram is a word or sentences made by transposing the letters of another. Let's see:
    ALAW INA MAGNAT (the spell in the chain messages)

    ALAWINAMAGNAT (spaces were deducted)

    TANGAMANIWALA (reversed)

    TANGA MANIWALA (space was added)

  • TANGA a Filipino word for idiot; stupid
  • MANIWALA it means to believe

  • In other words, the spell means Believers are stupid.
    Other noticeable information in the message:
  • Dawn
    Marky Cielo died 11:15, whether it was at morning or evening, still it is not dawn. Therefore, even in that information, it became very incredible. Actually, I still don't know who was Jeniffer Isidro in the oldest version. If she died, then the reason might not be the message itself. I think it was an accident who killed her. There was 17 witnesses on her death which ignored her while dying, as written above. So what actually had happened? No one knows.

  • NGINIG (actually Nginiig)
    It was a horror oriented show aired in the Philippines by ABS-CBN. They feature ghost stories based on real-life experiences of other people. Well, I don't actually know if it was featured there.

  • The old lady will visit you at dawn three times.
    All of the messages hadn't mentioned that whoever will be visited will die. However, Jeniffer Isidro and Marky Cielo died.
  • Based on some rumours, the Telecom Companies started this messages at the time when there was no unlimited text available yet. So for them to earn more money and have more customers, they need to do this. Well, it's another story though.
    Sources:
    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=134969766541417&id=113036782045368
    http://thekristianenigma.blogspot.com/2009/11/alaw-ina-magnat-th-cursed-sms.html
    http://www.tipidcp.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4965