It's a generic spill used in courts of justice when entering an appearance as counsel on behalf of a client which is a party to a case. In line with my introduction post, I would like to formally enter my appearance here in the Hive Community.
(My roll of attorney signing at the Supreme Court of the Philipines last year amidst the COVID19 pandemic)
Greetings Hivers! I am Niko Paolo Ocampo, respectfully entering my appearance/introduction here in this awesome Hive Community.
A few weeks ago, I created my first post here in Hive Blog, specifically on Foodies Bee Hive without first having an introduction post. So I was guilty as charged then, but thanks to @fionasfavourites (@lovesniper) from @ocd, I was informed of making this introduction post which is very tricky to create as this is my first time to make one ever and I have no idea how or where to start with. So here goes nothing. :-)
WHO AM I
I am Niko Paolo Ocampo of Batasan Hills, Quezon City, Philippines. I'm a happy loving husband to my oh so beautiful wife, a jolly furdad to my three cute but clingy doggos, a hopeful soon to be dad, second son of my very loving and supportive parents, a brother to my lawyer siblings, a practicing litigation lawyer, part-time college professor, nurse, gamer, foodie, and many more, some of which I haven't discovered yet.
(One of the HAPPIEST DAY in my life, me and my wife's wedding day)
(Find the third doggo, Belle š¶)
I spent my childhood years in a chaotic, so to speak, but full of priceless happiness place called Tondo, Manila. And yes, this is where Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray saw situations with silver linings. I am an alumnus of St. Jude College - Manila, where I earned my first degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I used to be a practicing nurse and had always thought of pursuing a doctor of medicine degree until 10 years after graduating from the latter school, I tested the deep waters of law school.
(Way back when I was still a practicing nurse here in the Philippines)
Never in my mind had I a glimpse or dream of becoming a lawyer, but as what was stated by my "bias" law school professor: "It is already written in the stars before you know it, you were born to be a Bedan Lawyer." I am proud graduate of San Beda University, College of Law, my second home where I discovered new skills and unimaginable talents of mine. And also a place where my "ex-girlfriend", now my beautiful wife, answered "Yes" to me when I confessed my love to her. (Cheesy!)
(Last day of the Philippine Bar Examination, I went back directly to San Beda. 2019)
WHY AM I HERE ON HIVE BLOG
For no legit reason at all as I am still not sure if what I'm doing is correct! š¤£ To be frank and candid with the community, I discovered this wonderful place through splinterlands game. I am really not into saying/writing things about myself and life as I am an introvert by nature. But I want to explore new things, experience blog writing and hopefully to improve my journalistic skills, hence, my appearance here.
I intended to keep this introduction to be brief as to prevent boring this great community, but my enigmatic mind keeps on saying: "this is your time, write whatever you want man!" š¤£ Nevertheless, to sum up this introduction post, I want to express my sincerest gratitude to Hive Blog for allowing me to have this opportunity to write something about myself and to my fellow Hivers for giving your precious time in reading this post.
Til my next post! Stay safe Hivers!
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