Last weekend, I was in high spirits.

No, not the intoxicating spirit kind, but I was just so happy that my Mom visited us again in Cebu.

Her timely visit was all the made more special because I was nearing a depressive episode, and I can only surmise that this was brought about by the countless sleepless nights, plus the shifting (and may I say, abnormal) weather conditions.

She was accompanied by my sister-in-law, and for the two days that they were here, I felt the comfort of home once again.

Last weekend was especially memorable — because apart from refilling our sad and empty food pantry, my Mom also treated all of us to dinner in a popular dining place here in Cebu.

The place is called Casa Verde, and this restaurant is frequented by first time Cebu visitors. The main reason why this place is popular is because of its sumptuous main courses, but pegged at really reasonable prices.

My favorite dish in Casa Verde is their house specialty, the Brian’s Ribs.

I don’t even know how to describe this heaven-sent dish. But for starters, and I hope I give it justice, its flavor is so rich that you can almost taste the smokiness. The meat is tenderized to perfection, and it is glazed just right — not too sweet, and not too tangy.

And don’t even get me started on the price. Although it’s a mouthful (I once surmised that it’s the ribs of a T-Rex), it costs less than $5. If ever you find yourself in Cebu and you wish to taste what Cebu offers best, you can never go wrong with this uberly-popular dish.

One thing that I also like with Casa Verde is its modern Restaurant System which streamlines its kitchen processes.

Right after we signaled the waiter for a dish out, they instantaneously gave us the bill — and my mom was quite surprised with how (relatively) cheap our bill was.

Anyway, sad and gloomy days are in the offing once again in the coming days, because pre-midterms is coming up, and I as I write this, I am feeling a little bit under the weather.

Here’s to more happinesses in the coming days, guys.

Remember when I talked about how I have an uncle who owns an RV in the States?

Yes?

Well, apparently, due to some fortuitous event, he figured in an accident, albeit the damages that the van sustained were not that grave. It just has a few screeches in the driver’s door, but other than that, it is still in tiptop shape.

However, even when the damage was only minimal, his expense for hiding the ugly scar on his vehicle cost him a couple hundred of bucks.

Sucks, right?

That’s why I told him that he should have asked for an rv insurance quote, because this way, he could have saved his money for the repair of his van. Moreover, it isn’t like other auto insurance quotes, because RV’s have specific features that may not be subsumed under the generic auto insurance plan.

Anyway, I hope he learns his lesson after this incident and be more cautious when he’s in traffic — because I know he knows pretty well that the smallest of acts can cost him his hard-earned moolah.

One of the reasons why I am excited for this semester to start is the fact that we will be discussing higher law courses, and for this particular semester, we will be extensively dealing with marriage and its attendant issues, such as annulment and what-not.

I find this subject particularly engaging because most lawyers I know tell me that the cases to be read for this subject are generally interesting. For example, they discuss the grounds for annulment and other pertinent matters.

Start of rant.

Personally, I find it frustrating that there is no divorce in the Philippines, and this is largely attributable to the fact that this country is predominantly populated by Catholics.

But come to think of it, even the Vatican has legalized divorced — so why don’t we have it yet?

This question makes me jealous of a Boca Raton divorce attorney because at least in the United States, the government affords them the opportunity to end a marriage when it is in shambles.

In the Philippines, even when the marriage is no longer working and the estranged partners become miserable, the State still compels them to continue living together, because apparently, this is a state-protected union.

Personally, I understand this state concern, but the fact remains that societal values are never constant, and what was applicable to traditional mindsets in the 50′s may not be applicable to this newer and more liberal generation.

I am envious of the fact that in the States, couples who seek divorce can even go online to look for the best divorce lawyers who can help them with their predicament.

End of rant.

Anyway, now that I have let off the steam, I shall segue into lighter news. LOL. My youngest brother is going to the United States for his on-the-job (OJT) training. See, he will be finishing next year, and he is lucky to be enrolled in a university that has a linkage with business establishments in the Boca Raton area.

As a matter of fact, he has already read the Boca Raton Visitor Information from the state’s website.

I wish him the best, and I hope America treats him well!

I seriously cannot believe that the semestral break is over.

Bummer.

The only consolation that I have is the fact that I made the most (out) of my time during the break — I was literally in three islands in a span of three weeks.

I soaked up under the sun, danced the nights away with alcohol and friends, and just absorbed the breathtaking views of the different place that I’ve been to.

Anyway, now that school is back, I need to make sure that I adjust my body clock to be in sync with my schedule. You see, I suffer from insomnia, and sometimes, the stress takes its toll on my health.

If you’ve read my past posts, you must probably be aware by now that I am vain, and that my vanity is in its extreme variety. As a matter of fact, I used to have various skin care products during times when my zits would break out and I would look like a zombie from all the annoying pimples.

Anyway, wish me luck guys, and I hope I make it out alive when the semester ends.

I’m stoked.

A former classmate of mine decided to momentarily stop law schooling, because she decided to start up her own coffee business.

No, I am not happy that she has decided to stop going to law school — but I am excited about the fact that finally, I can crash in her coffee place and study my nights away.

She is also quite ecstatic about this new adventure, but she told me how taxing it is to find investors who can help her out with her business plan. I even advised her to look for an investment directory so she can have all the options available in her hands before she decides on an investor.

Investors, after all, are quite picky with how they dispense (of) their cash — but then again, they are also the reasons why businesses flourish. Because conversely, without them, any prospective business owner will have a hard time financing the day-to-day affairs of the establishment.

I cannot wait to see how her establishment will do. All I know is I have found a new place to study, and I can’t be any happier with how things turned out for the both of us. LOL.