In a trial court somewhere in the outskirts of Metro Manila, you are out there, chain-smoking while you wait and think about the many many deadlines you have to beat. In a trial court somewhere in the outskirts of Metro Manila, you are out there, practicing and living out what I am just studying about right now. It’s been a while since I last listened to you talk about the one thousand and one worries you have about your job. The next time I’ll see you, several years from now, hopefully I will do more than listen.