The JAGYARD!

Tous Les Jous

2011-12-26T03:44:00.000-08:00

Tous Les Jous, a trip to Korean baking. No doubt the presentation is five-star and yet it has more to offer on the inside.

Strawberry Inspiration Fresh Yogurt Cream Cake

A lovely cake isn't hard to buy, it cost a humble P598 for a well embellish and a mouth-watering dessert. Perfectly suit the table for the holiday season.

I'm a food critic, my judgment tells what's a good food and I must say the Strawberry Cream Cake is unique from all the cakes I've feasted.

Healthy Yogurt

It's rich in flavors -- layered with different tasteful ingredients it makes a bite one-of-a-kind experience. On the top of it isn't just an eye-soothing playful colors, it adds texture to the whole but the main thing is it has strawberry-cherry-like taste which compliments well with the yogurt cream of the next layer. Yes I've mentioned yogurt. I'm never a fan but I can attest that this cake changed my perspective.

On the following is a mild sugary cream line that make the flavors bind altogether. Getting all the flavors in your mouth, the bottom part is stuffed with real fresh strawberries which will make you say I enjoy strawberry which isn't in a beverage or in a puree. Every bite is an adventure, a fascinating dessert it is.


*Using high quality ingredients*

"Strawberries were freshly picked from Korea." as the description says. It's true, I bought it a day before the Noche Buena, amazingly it taste like it was just made when we ate it. The strawberry scent is lingering when having a slice. This cake is an amazing finish to holiday delicacies. But sure it's fun even on a simple after meal.

Definitely a thumbs up dessert. I'm looking forward to celebrate the New Year with a kind of cake again and on the next special occasions. Certainly delightful to have a great dessert, it makes a meal complete.

(This special cake made me blog again after a year)

Thank you Tous Les Jous.

Here are the addresses:

SM NORTH EDSA THE BLOCK

Ground Floor The Block (Main Entrance near SM Hypermarket and Almond Marina)

Opening Hours:
Sunday to Friday 9am to 11pm
Saturday 9am to 12am(Midnight)

Contact:

Tel: (02) 921.8972

SM SOUTHMALL FOOD STRIP
Ground Floor (Near Etude House - Between Entrance 3 and 5)

Opening Hours:
Sunday to Friday 10am to 10pm
Saturday 10am to 11pm

Contact:

Tel: (02) 621.0637

The Season of Giving

2010-12-15T05:14:00.000-08:00

Bought it at Pizza Hut last week. The waitress told me about it thus I never think twice for a charity. The Christmas card cost PHP40 only.

The proceeds from this card will be donated to the UN's World Food Programme to help feed children in conflict affected areas of Mindanao.

It's no better time to help our brothers and sisters who are in need. :)

Sampaloc's Original Bakeshop

2010-11-25T05:02:00.000-08:00

It's 12:30 in the afternoon at this picture but people are storming the front. Might add, I notice that the street side is fully occupied with cars owned by the costumers of Tinapayan. Sounds like the 'Good Shepherd' of Baguio -- people surge regardless of time and where they come from. It just mean one thing, the breads in this bakeshop are worthy to any reason because it's awesome.

Everything about bread is here. They have cassava bread, the classic likes of pandesal, monay, mamon, empanada, ensaymada, different kinds of flavored roll, asado bread which taste better than a siopao. Hence I must say that their brownies are the best seller. Perfect dessert or snack. The taste doesn't have overpowering chocolate flavor but it has something in it that will force you to take a bite all over again. So much that it's the favorite, I wasn't able to take a picture.

Not just the bread but service here is excellent. They will never let you bark like in a wet market where people are shouting just to get attention. They're accommodating, you can call them by their names because they have an ID. Hairnet is hygienic. And they're all nice except when doing the math. :)

Here's the address:
1650 Dapitan corner Don Quijote, Sampaloc Manila.
Contact #
732-21-88

They also have a branch at
Fiesta Market Market Global City, Taguig City.

Hope

2010-09-28T06:05:00.000-07:00

Hope is always available to us. When we feel defeated, we only need to take a deep breath and say "YES," and hope will reappear.

The Shark Story

2010-09-15T07:17:00.000-07:00

It was told to me by a good friend on a tiring night. Sounds like a bed time story but it's more than that, it soothes my soul and I think I can sleep well in a while.

The story goes like; there's a experiment about a shark on a large aquarium, they placed a fresh meat on the other side but it's hindered by a glass - transparent, so that the shark can see the meat. The shark was provoked by the meat but it can't be reached because of a barrier. The shark banged the wall but can do nothing. The experiment went until the 6th month where the glass that impede the shark from getting the meat was removed. The reaction from the shark was still the same, uninterested, seemingly resigned from pursuing the meat even though it wasn't mission impossible anymore.

That somehow correlates the attitude of human. We tend to surrender over hardships, yes we are mere capable of losing hope due to strain of time and difficulty of trial -- but like the shark story, the time that the shark lost hope, time arrived when the situation is possible for what was hoped for however it was completely neglected because hope is in absence.

I don't know how I am going to call a story like that but it's indeed inspiring. Patience may take a lot of nerves but as long as the focus is present along side with hope, even if there's a barrier, time will come that the wall that make our lives difficult will someday be removed. And when that moment dawn before you, hopefully you haven't submitted yet the hope that will make you move thorough and achieve what's opted.

Faith

2010-09-07T06:25:00.000-07:00

Believing is anchored along with life. Hoping for tomorrow that it will go the way it was wished is an everyday thing for anyone. Difference in every expectation but same mere faith to hold on to, it may differ with what kind of food but it all boils down to taste, taste that has been craved for.

Believing can arrive with logical reason and fly high with blind belief but that's not the point it's all about devoting one's faith until the day it finally happen.

There is one thing that I've wished for a long time. I already put hope and actions altogether though it seem far. I think it's the perfect opportunity to defy faith. Believing that the very day will dawn regardless of situation and time. I suppose that's the very nature of faith.

A Tough Lesson.

2010-08-24T05:59:00.000-07:00

August 23, 2010 - A group of Chinese tourists from Hong Kong was held hostage by an ex-policeman, Capt. Rolando Mendoza. The short hand of the clock rounded twelve long hours as the negotiation turned into a tragic conclusion. Ten hostages were killed along with the hostage-taker on the assault by SWAT.

It was an event that put the reputation of the Philippines in shame. Even though there were survivors, which was thinly unexpected, it was still far from success. I've heard a lot responses from different perspective, most of them are either in a blame game or in the bandwagon that will let you forget, tara, let's-move-forward. Fact is lives have been lost and we are sorry for that but that would go meaningless if such scenario will occur again.

A lot of people are missing the point why a tragedy dawned in the first place. At some point I was wondering why would a well-decorated policeman gone crazy and engaged his life on a do-or-die situation, maybe injustice might have been the root. There must be something wrong which clearly trigger the anger of the hostage-taker. It should be looked upon and can't be neglected.

The aftermath was undeniably mortifying. The world watched the hostage drama unfolded and sure they've seen how a maul flew out of an assault team member's hand on a mission to break into the bus. Hence how a smooth negotiation turned to the roughest. The golden rule in a negotiation is never let the hostage-taker be provoked or agitated but surprisingly it was never observed. The police forgot that the tourist bus has a TV. The hostage-taker was provoked when he saw the arrest of his family which was uncalled for. It could have ended peacefully. The demand was about to be met until everything went to sour because of a mistake.

The SWAT unit had a hard time taking out Capt.Mendoza but no doubt, they had the hardest time getting rid of the bystanders who don't have a single firearm. The policemen on the scene became bystanders themselves. They failed to protect the crime scene which was sacred to investigation.

What I've mentioned are all facts. I've never claimed to be righteous but just being factual. People often cursed those who tell the truth, thus having the word just to move forward. But oppositely of what they believe they're being pessimistic by being a hypocrite. Wrongs should be pointed out. Being subjective to this matter won't get us anywhere instead by objectively correcting the wrongs is appropriate. The importance of learning from mistake should be emphasized. The stress of a lesson that would bring us forward is being forgotten. Let's not make this tragedy be a thing of the past, it's a tough lesson but certainly a lot of things for contemplation - it can make a whole difference in future time.

Friday Night Inuman.

2010-08-02T03:41:00.000-07:00

Out of the blue, me and my college friends decided to have a good time on an unplanned Friday night gathering. Rain didn't stop us to be crazy hence the old time foolishness got the better of us.

It felt like back-to-the-past, perennial tease on the air the whole time -- a fight about to break out because of it, bragging stories, girls hooked up, and the like of more craziness. Euphoria still even though vodka made some puke and look like a bunch of idiots. Nevertheless it was total fun seeing those friends with vintage same cocky attitude but thrive with their own lives. Getting drunk with these folks is worthy even just once a month, just once a month, like a prescription because I want to have fun but I still don't want to lose my sanity.

Friendship with schoolmates shouldn't end after graduation, along the course of life it should be remembered because when you're sick or down, work will not be there beside you but your friends.

Hey That Nurse.

2010-06-18T20:15:00.000-07:00

I was hospitalized for a surgery last week. Such a difficult situation but I have no choice but to do so. I'm not interested to talk about my illness however during the course of my stay at the hospital. A fascinating nurse caught my attention.

Ms.Precious Dumlao

She is my nurse during night shift. Those horrible gloomy nights were turned heaven-like when she was around. When she enters my room, an angelic voice I'll hear-- so feminine-- softly calling my name.. The thing is she calls me Jullian. The only people who calls me by that name were my ex girlfriends, that's why my heart felt close to her in no time.

I can't imagine a nurse bringing up a topic about NBA basketball. Isn't she superb? Every time she'll come around to check me up, a scoop of basketball will be discussed and I don't care anymore if I'm high blood or not. That's how she's good to converse with but she get her job done. I remember one time she asked me if whether I'm a fan of Lakers or Celtics. I didn't know that she's an anti-Laker, she shook her head and told she'll miss intentionally the needle for my dextrose. Thus, she inserted it on my vein on a single attempt. I was traumatized before because I had a painful experience with a stupid nurse who can't pin it in, like 20 tries. I was put in an acupuncture session without notice. But hey my nurse now wasn't all about her lovely smile that she wore, she's a sharpshooter too.

An endearing smile she has. =)

What can I say more? Oh she's caring too. The night after the surgery, my nose was bleeding bad. A small line of blood river dried upon my face. She entered the room and notice it on a moment. She asked for a tissue, she wet it, and wiped gently the blood out. Even though I was having a hard time breathing on my mouth (because my nose was still swelling yet) it felt like heaven-- an angel was at my aid, I know I'm being taken cared of well so I'm okay. After she left-- I didn't have problem resting while hardly breathing.

On the day of my discharge, I wasn't able to see her. I left the hospital on the afternoon. How I wish I would be able to send my goodbye to her and thank her for a wonderful job. She's a graduate of UP College of Nursing. I must say that her colleagues in work are alike in terms of quality service. Salute to the school that provided her education. Hence to Ms.Precious Dumlao who is the best nurse I've ever seen.

Parang gusto ko magkasakit ulet whenever I come to think of her. Of course I'm kidding but hey she's sexy too. =)

CIV4

2010-06-06T05:00:00.000-07:00

Diplomatic Victory (AI rival civilizations voted for me. Many were saying it's the hardest victory condition to achieve.) - Noble difficulty

After a long hours of gaming and raining this weekend... At the end, I emerge victorious. WIN!

Stallions Stopped Red's Streak.

2010-03-30T20:40:00.000-07:00

Sunday Club, March 28, 2010 -- The day of reckoning for the Dela Fuente-based squad. It was a gruesome defeat at the championship last season at the hands of the two-time champions Red team, hence they're on a 4 game winning streak this season not until they cross path with the unfazed Stallions.

The championship game last season was considered by many the greatest game that the league held or even at the history of the very basketball court. The large and loud crowd was tantamount with the very physical and high caliber in game actions that escalate the rivalry into a classic spectacle that everybody enjoyed. With these two teams clashing once again, the attention of the world is called for to witness a history in the making.

Red Team sported their new but season-veteran player 'Buljak' on the first quarter along with the much older teammate 'Putoy' with their supporting cast. On the White side of things, Stallions stick with the standard rotation but with a more determined mindset. Red Team is known for their 'speed kill' tactic that they effectively enforce in order to win games. Conventionally they conduct the trapping on second quarter thoroughly until the end. However, it wasn't the case this time around. Ruthlessly they imposed the pressure right in the on set which caught the Stallions by surprise.

The Stallions seem troubled for a bit but the familiarity of breaking the harassment came into play. In contrast, forward Jag Galvez answered with an emphatic rejection on 'Buljak' amidst the heated first quarter which turned the team into frenzy. Stallions started to pick up the pace and tied the ball game at piece, 29-29 at the end of the regulation.

The second quarter is the time for the Stallions' formidable full-house; Aguilars & Nodalos. However they started flat as Red's former MVP Orca, and reigning MVP Ferrer-- pioneers of the fearsome trapping --showcased the very reason why they're entitled for the season awards. Their full-court pressure was on again, this time they executed very well. Turnovers are beginning to pile up for the Stallions thus offensive opportunities were earned by the Red Team to get themselves ahead with a double-digit margin. The streak shooting pair of Sanchez and Failan brought headache to the zone defense of the Stallions together with former commissioner Paradero who led several hoops combined. Jay-Ar Nodalo and Joseph Aguilar made their fair share of offense but the defense of the opposition was so much that ended the halftime with a large deficit.

The last half commenced with the same tone, yet the quarter was troublesome. Red's lead amounted to twenty plus points. Jeg Gilongos, Stallions' rookie forward, fouled out immediately. Nevertheless Wilson De Leon is hitting lay-ups after another which give the Stallions a fighting chance onward the last quarter.

The final quarter seemed like a smooth-sailing for the Red. However Stallions doesn't have any plan of giving up the game. Stallions inserted a fast line-up to catch up with the quickness of the opponent, also a counter full-court pressure was operated design to wear them out since they were harassing since the start. Fatigue was knocking on the doors of the Red Team as they're committing turnovers, a sign that the counter-harass was effective. Wilson De Leon was unstoppable in the paint as he mounts a possible come back that the Stallions are opting to achieve but the clock was considered an opponent as it wasn't on our side.

5 minutes remaining - Stallions are still down by 19 points. Red Team is getting ready for a celebration because seemingly it's impossible to lose on such situation not until they found out the result after the time expires. The Stallions are persistent with the full-court pressure which eventually hasten the pace of the game to their favor because Red team is starting to feel the fatigue wherein they spent their energy harassing since start. Stallions geared up, defense is working efficiently with clock winding down. Joseph Aguilar is working hard at both ends of the court still believing on a possible come back. Speaking of return, Nanat Aguilar substituted back to the game as he forced a mind game against 'Buljak' which created turmoil between them.

3 minutes remaining - Stallions switch the gear to a faster throttle, with little time remaining. All they can do is to give it their all. Eric Sudiacal, rookie guard, was a big help at the back court. His long stamina was fit for an enduring game and the speed that he can perform for the team contributed to the near come back at the last minutes of the game. Mykee Nodalo, the cheeky player that he is, planted an elbow drop to the former MVP Orca which hurt more the confuse game play of Red Team. Moreover Mykee did have an amazing sharp assist on a transition that electrify the team of having a real game down the stretch. Jay-Ar Nodalo had a couple of important three points before fouling out. Still down in the paint, Don Nodalo is power personified inside as he man handled the defense, scoring significant points in crunch time.

The momentum swings toward the Stallions. The game was played on Red's terms (fast-oriented game) but this time, they're already breathing on their mouths. Head coach, Elmer Galvez' good recognition of phasing his players paid off big time at the last stretch of the nail-biting contest. Wilson De Leon is still capable of more since he was rested properly thus having a well-composed mindset. In addition he was really verse on scoring, bridging the gap to a seemingly impossible feat that the Stallions did on the last seconds of the ball game. The impossible was done by the Stallions on a lay-up plus a freethrow which was perfected by the captain ball, Wilson De Leon, that finally gave the lead.

The complexion of the ball game entirely changed on the final 6 seconds of the game. Elmer Galvez instructed a 3-2 zone defense, on a time-out, which is designed to protect the 3 point line to disrupt attempt to tie the score. As expected Red Team, shoot from beyond the arc but it was off the line, courtesy of an effective counter defense. It was a good defensive adjustment on an appropriate situation-- good instruction made by Elmer Galvez. The final buzzer sound with a score of 130-125, an exhilarating victory for the Stallions.

The Stallions gave them their own dose of medicine. Thanks to Jog Galvez' pointers, it was a mere helpful and handy for a guideline but the counter full-court press was unprecedented that helped the team to catch-up quickly on the dying minutes of the game. Red Team was outplayed in their own fast pace game which everybody thought as a suicide if a team would engage them in such but proven wrong by the Stallions. They're vulnerable and able to be defeated on a running-game.

3rd Season Opening was a Success but not for the Stallions

2010-03-01T16:11:00.000-08:00

At M. Dela Fuente Street.

February 28, 2010 - Opening day of the 3rd Season of the Sunday Club. All the teams parade their way along with the festive drums around the embracing community. The ceremony with the supportive congressman, Rudy Bacani was well proceeded at the Vicente Cruz covered-court.

Jeg Gilongos (left) and Eric Sudiacal (right)

After couple of months of lay-off, Jeg Gilongos (from team blue) and Eric Sudiacal emerged at the top of their games on the training camp hence shown interest, and readiness of joining the ranks of the Stallions. Head coach, Elmer Galvez, seen a lot of untapped talent from the two players and yet their brand of game suits well the team's ragged game style.

"Eric can provide agility from the back court, which is the team's Achille's heel while Jeg has the brute to empower the forefront of the team. In addition these guys can simply score proficiently." says Elmer.

Congressman Rudy Bacani awarded the 1st runner up before the tip-off.

The tradition continues - Stallions vs Yellow graced the opening game for the 4th time however not everything followed as the Yellow team finally ended the 3rd game winning streak of their rival at the season opener. It was a sweet revenge from being knocked out last season on the play-off at the hands of the Stallions.

Maybe the win of the Yellow wasn't very traditional but truly the Stallions gave them a fierce competition. The game was played in a play-off atmosphere, the crowd remained to bask at the sultry afternoon watching every action of the heated game.

An 11 point lead was momentarily enjoyed by the Stallions as for the first half. Everybody significantly contributed to have the advantage. The trouble came when the defense become complaisant at the remaining quarters. The Yellow team had numerous easy baskets at the shaded area which propelled them ahead. With a deteriorated defense, also the team struggled on offense because of the opponent's full court pressure - faltered both ends of the court.

Mykee Nodalo still played to help the team after work, such a commendable effort.

Supposedly easy baskets wasn't made, freethrows were missed, turnovers accumulated hence everything turned sour. The Stallions played bad at the second half however it was seemingly a winnable game. It's not yet over until it's over -- therefore the team can't afford to relax at any point of the game, it has been the tendency most of the time which should be changed in order win games consistently. No doubt about the might of the Stallions, it was proven, the thing was it didn't come altogether in a challenging situation.

It's the first time that the Stallions started the season on its wrong foot. Nevertheless it was a learning experience, 6 more games to go - ample time to make adjustments in order to bring the Stallions back into the winning track.

You are what you eat.

2010-02-24T16:30:00.000-08:00

A regular cheeseburger has a calorie of 400-500 per serving.

Photo by David Ellis Franco

Obesity now a days is becoming a concern in every place in the world. There was a time that I was near being one at 22 years young. Eating carelessly is the culprit but carefully choosing the right food is imperative in order to lose the bad habit and yet being obese. There was a time that I'm having a frequent heart-burn, one weekend night it's like my heart was being pinched literally, I was in great pain. I survived and that served as a wake up call.

"I came to a realization that I have to correct my weight or else I might suffer worse -- a heart attack -- which was really scary, I don't want to die yet."

With proper exercise and healthy diet - I toned my weight from 220lbs to 196lbs. That's sheer 20 kilos
which I managed to burn. I remember the days when I was sicked with oatmeal and pineapple (good sources of fiber which effectively cleans the digestive system) thus impaled at the bed at the end of the day having an insatiable appetite. A tough battle but indeed winnable.

My mind set was I need to lose weight that's why I chose healthy foods that compensate my objective. I started to incline myself with vegetables, anything green captivated my appetite. Protein is more important than fat, I set aside pork and had lean meat like fish. Of course just a cup of rice along the viand. After meal instead of looking for a conventional desserts, I preferred having refreshing fruits. Organic food are better than process made. Indulging ourselves with the creation of God is a good idea just like the Spartans did on their time (Caesar salad is one of the favorites today). Healthy foods in moderation plus a regular exercise of 15-30 minutes per day is a propensity towards winning the battle over obesity.

We don't have to deprive our appetite with the food that we want to have however it pays to read its nutrient content, awareness is knowledge. Point of the matter is we have to be responsible enough to know how to take care of our body. We don't have to be wrong in order to be right. The initiative of choosing the right decision for a healthy living equates to a quality lifestyle. Having a healthy body is priceless - health is wealth.

Life is better with company.

2010-02-19T08:37:00.000-08:00

Photo of the day by David Ellis Franco

Life is better with company, everybody needs a co-pilot. These lines were said by Ryan Bingham, a character in the film 'Up in the Air' played by George Clooney. He is a person who doesn't acknowledge commitment. His job is to fire people relentlessly. Don't get me wrong, his not an emo or a bad guy, he's just doing his job--the perfect guy to end a commitment such as career. However it's unbelievable for Ryan to state something which is contrary to his philosophy. A statement that convinced a man with a cold feet minutes before the wedding. Amazing like Batman.

Even a real pilot needs a co-pilot. Journeying life alone can be so empty. We are humans, we have feelings, hence we need affection. Having a significant other is a blessing, the person who deserves love and respect. It's always good to have somebody who'll be there and give us a helping hand. At the end of the day it's nice to rest next to someone who inspires us to live another day. An inspiration that makes us push the envelope even under the hardest circumstances.

It takes optimism to make a safe landing. Have a good flight!

Why track record of a politician is important.

2010-02-17T19:32:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, me and my grandmother had a talk about politics regarding the presidency over breads, hotdogs, and eggs. It was a heated discussion, we both didn't want to get out of the kitchen.

My grandmother is a Noynoy supporter which made me throw the question WHY? She says "Noynoy Aquino is clean slate, therefore he'll not be a corrupt president" -- I just laughed -- I can't believe my grandmother was fooled by a promise. A promise isn't the best credential a presidential candidate can bring to the table, it's like a father telling a story about how good Santa Clause is. A citizen is eligible to exercise the right to vote at the age of 18, the legal age that the constitution allows one's mind to be rational in order to decide the leader of preference, rational enough to know that Santa Clause is nothing but a myth.

It's only words, and words are all I have to take your heart away. - Boyzone

I can try to consider Noynoy Aquino's promise if only he was an outstanding statesman but it wasn't the case. He didn't do anything significant for his district in Tarlac City as a congressman. Where did the 70 million peso pork-barrel was allocated? I hope he didn't corrupt it. Moreover he was never seen standing on the podium debating, rebutting, working his butt, at the congress. In the senate either, he didn't stand for a substantial issue, he was at the sideline having a comment or two, playing it safe. Worse thing is he can't make a law, 0 authored law as a senator. A clear incompetence. Tell me how can I seriously take a 'Noynoy Aquino' promise? I just don't get it why many people consider him to become a president.

All of them can promise a sanctuary, bottom line is, it's just a word which is so easy to speak but not action. Credible-politicians dwell on their achievements because they're proud of what they've contributed while callous-politicians resort to pathetic acts which intends to cover the truth of being an underachiever.

Results lasts for lifetime, excellence lasts forever. - Bret Hart

Track record embodies the intention of a politician. Experience elicits result which is an effective way to assess one's performance, from there we can think the qualifications and capabilities as for the position. Facts don't lie thus it enlightens a curious mind. I know that a politician has a gift of rhetoric however the best basis of judgment is through their accomplishments. As the old saying goes, "action speaks louder than words."

Presidency should be earned.

2010-02-11T18:49:00.000-08:00

To win the highest position in land, obviously it should be earned. If someone is aiming for the seat at the palace of course it will be a long and a tough journey, meaning services will be rendered, countless time will be occupied, own treasury will be shelled out, and many more beyond being a statesman. But what I've mentioned are circumstances which is water under the bridge, to be a public servant is a devotion for whatever intention. Now if your candidate took a shortcut, there's a problem. It takes investment to be in power hence it empowers. But after all, the question for every powerful politician is 'what have you done for your country?'

"Ask what not your country can do for you--ask what can you do for your country." -John F. Kennedy

Politics has no room for a tragedy like Ondoy.

Our time today is saturated with multimedia, it's being advantageous for the campaign of a politician as every air wave of stream now a days has a lot of catchy ideas, star-studded endorsements, sympathetic endearments, quip statements, and a hundred more ways of advertisement which are about to get your attention thus it can penetrate to one's mind and plant a message that tells 'please vote for me'. The immense advertisements can be misleading, its purpose is dearly to convince the viewers/listeners-- yes it can be manipulative but at the end of the day, isn't more convincing if the decision is in accordance to his/her standards not because of a commercial.

Gimmickery is pathetic - politician's way of undermining the intellect of the sovereign Filipino to vote who's the most deserving. We have the power to empower the right people for the job. Tricks can do nothing to a thinking mind. An evaluation to know 'who really a candidate is?' and 'what's his/her accomplishments?'-- important factors for a rational decision.

Ano na ba talaga ang nagawa nila para sa Pilipinas? Let's ask ourselves, do we want an incompetent leader who's only embellished that's why it appears nice but only equipped with personal ambition? A promise of honesty is just a word after all, instead let's look to their track record and see who's a real noble. Let's practice our rights to elect the candidate who truly earns our votes. Nevertheless we can always look back if we get lost, "Presidency should be earned."

Wag natin pairalin ang emosyon sa pag boto, ibigay natin ang karapatan na manuno ang isang lider na karapatdapat.

Track record, reputation, experience, and intellect are the qualifications I'm asking in order to win my vote. I can let the advertisements inform me, thanks though, but the whole point is it can't decide for my vote. Hopefully you can also be prudent too for a better future of our country.

Riverymaya - Lipad

2010-02-02T16:36:00.001-08:00

Harapin ang hamon ng pag-asa -- This line is a perfect opener to state the message of the song. I find it quite very challenging, yet it states hope in every challenge which makes me want to strive more. The song is full of hope and motivation. It will wake up the fighter inside you.

Anyway I'll vote for Gibo Teodoro if not only for his party, ain't want to discuss politics though. So go hear the inspired music of the light at the end of the tunnel, it's never late to have a change in us. Have a nice day!

A Body Needs Fiber

2010-01-27T02:41:00.000-08:00

Moral Fiber is the capacity to do what is right, no matter what the circumstance.

Why do people engage to something wrong? I believe that we are humans, we are susceptible to commit mistake, albeit we know the deal and the consequence. Perhaps that's free will -- freedom to choose a course -- but regardless, it is intended for whatever reason.

Yes we can be wrong however there is what they call the second chance. I'm a believer that everybody deserves a second chance though it depends on the scale of being wrong. Of course when you try to kill me, I might return the favor so always it's a case-to-case basis but the point is we can be wrong, yet we can be forgiven.

There are times that we need to digest a lot of moral fiber in order to be a good person. There are situations where our desire overwhelm over what should not be done. Like having sex with people we shouldn't be, cheating in a relationship, being a home wrecker and other despicable acts with the same magnitude. Basically it leads us to be a sinner. Tendency is it can be done again and again, bottom line is it can be repetitive thus it can escalate to even worse.

Yes we commit sins because we are humans, hence we are mortals who can do it again though we deserve a second chance but the thing is it depends. I have a friend who was already forgiven but yet notoriously sinned once again. It was an awful decision to grant this person a second chance given that it was a mortal sin that committed. Many people got hurt.

Regretful? No because it revealed the real color of a person which turns out to be a monstrous personality.

From my point of view, this kind of person doesn't deserve to be treated right. If only values can be bought I'm willing to buy a sack but I think even the blood was already affected.

Doesn't even have an ounce of dignity in the bones.

Regardless of the reasons why it was done. I don't care. Wrong is wrong. We can commit mistake but it's best to avoid it but if can't elude the road of mistake, let's just drive straight and do our best to correct it even though we are forgiven or not-- it is for the better interest that we learn and we change.

Fortunately if forgiven, it's the best time to be reputable.

Deckswab the Assumption

2010-01-24T17:31:00.001-08:00

Assumption is an empty idea from the above which is simply a droplet of daydream. -Jag

It's a thought wherein it gone too ahead of words which were never been spoken but in the mind it's already said and done, how unreal isn't it? I believe assumption can be hurtful at times because it gives the head an impression of pleasure which is untrue thus soaks it in reverie but nevertheless it's just a claim after all-- the time when the reality punch will hit, surely it will hurt bad.

I just realize that daydream can turn out to be a nightmare, how funny.

Seoul - Infinitely yours

2010-01-13T01:19:00.000-08:00

By Super Junior and SNSD

An MV for the promotion of Seoul, South Korea. Someday I'll be there.

Ara Mina Sucks

2010-01-12T06:06:00.000-08:00

Moments ago I watched Ara Mina in a show called In My Opinion (IMO) at ANC hosted by Mo Twister. It's a talk show which Mo Twister throws up controversial questions in per se. But from what I saw he was being so modest even though Ara Mina's answers were faltering. Mo Twister can eat this girl alive with his mockery but I guess he preferred not because Ara might not understand his profound English.

I wasn't able to watch the whole episode because I was shifting channels but the little time that I tuned in, I felt a lot of resentment. She was so stupid when she was asked to just answer 'for' or 'against' with no further explanation in a certain portion of the show but she didn't follow the simple rules. She acted stupid, and yet the worse? She was asked about the Martial law being implemented in Maguindanao, Ara replied "How about you Mo?" It's so inappropriate to throw back a question to a querrying-host. She doesn't know how to abide with rules, given it was only an in-game rule, neither can answer straight question.

Speaking of Maguindanao.. Ara Mina admitted that she wasn't following the issue about the Maguindanao Massacre because it's so depressing-- a caller of the show was drowning in disappointment, come on Ara, it's a major national issue, a politician knows how to show care even though it's a ruse. It is so clear that she doesn't have what it takes to be a politician because in a struggling country like ours, there are plenty of depressing problems that can really can be affective but if you're seeking for a public office, you must be prepared and tough for such. It just shows how unready Ara Mina for a public office.

She seems to be a very competent councilor, how lucky Quezon City can be if she wins.

KFC Twister!

2010-01-11T01:07:00.000-08:00

It's been a while since I've eaten on a fastfood because I'm avoiding calories-- I lose 10 kilos already thanks to lean meats and fresh vegetables. Last night while watching basketball, I saw a KFC commercial and it's so enticing. I told myself that I would want to try it in despite of their fail pasta which doesn't taste good although it has a good marketing. Screw.

This afternoon I finally digested a great amount of calories. Yes, I had the Twister and I must say it taste really good. Everything was said in the commercial was okay. The texture was fabulous, the dough outside is smooth, while the crispy chicken makes the crack inside along with the peperoni pizza flavors. Altogether it's perfect as the mozzarella cheese explodes in every bite. It's a great dish if you're into pizza because it has similar taste though it's in a different aesthetic. Alike with pizza, it's heavy in calories which makes one alright for a meal.

A good innovation in an affordable price. Indeed a thumbs up. It's a must try if you haven't tasted it yet. I merely recommend!

Cebu Pacific Admitted Mistake

2010-01-07T18:34:00.000-08:00

On December 23, 2009 a Cebu Pacific flight bound to Hong Kong from Manila had an unlikely humanitarian incident which perceived as a discrimination against a person has special needs. Along with his mother, they were both deplane by a flight attendant.

The flight attendant had a wrong judgment relating the basis to the company policy but Cebu Pacific didn't acknowledge, they also cleared that such policy doesn't exist at all, and admitted it was a human error.

I think the magnitude of mistake boomerang big time against the Cebu Pacific. First of all, they need to do a polishing about their flight attendants, a proficiency re-evaluation if they are capable of doing their jobs in accordance to the company policy and regulation because this incident immorally tainted their reputation and insulted their own clients which reflects as a clear negative.

Secondly with this kind of mistake, are we sure enough that these flight attendants are well trained to assist the passengers in greater scale? Are Cebu Pacific's flight attendants do have more flaws that could be detrimental in unprecedented situations wherein their judgment will matter a lot? These are the questions that should be raised because they let an incompetent flight attendant throw an absurd decision. Now I'm thinking are they all the same? A mistake of a single case is a reflection of the training given as for the Cebu Pacific company program.

Lastly, to ponder more about the incident. I think the flight attendant should learn how to assess in relation with the passenger about who should not be boarded in the plane. Special children don't have a disease that can infect, harm or obstruct the operation of the airline. As long as they are escorted by a guardian, there will be no problem. Suffering a Global Developmental Delay doesn't spell violence. Or if the flight attendant has worries about it, conferring the issue to the company authorities will not hurt.

In line with all of these is a clear incompetence of the Cebu Pacific for letting a barbaric flight attendant operate in their company. A lesson learned again for the aviation in the Philippines.

The Brightest Wizard!

2010-01-07T05:21:00.000-08:00

A capital and bold LOL to Gilbert Arenas. What was he thinking when he brought four guns in the arena? Wherein even one is strictly prohibited and it equates a career ending if caught.

This wizard is so prudent that he thought that he can get-away with such act. Hey it's in Washington D.C.. Obama can't let another stupidity happen again just like the North West Airlines incident couple of weeks ago. But everybody in the NBA per se is of course not allowed to carry firearms in game except for the allowed security personnel in any arena.

A commendable act by Commissioner David Stern to plow the suspension down to Gilbert Arenas immediately as it will serve as warning to those who are concern. It's a great decision, I believe that it will help the league from refraining such stupid incident to happen, thus it will strengthen the reputation of the league as it proves that regardless of who you are, albeit you are a franchise player, as long as you violated a regulation, penalty will be imposed.

It has been a frustrating career for Gilbert Arenas because he never win a championship yet and suffered a major injury which put him at back seat last season. His admirable work ethics didn't bring him anywhere because of his stupidity. Let it be a lesson fellas.

The indefinite suspension might escalate to legal charges that may conclude his disbarment from the league in due time.

Camaya Reunion 2009

2010-01-03T17:43:00.000-08:00

It was last January 6th of this year. It was kind of late but it didn't matter, all important was we all came together for the event and had fun.

Anna Capri with Joe Summers

After the kamustahan portion, guys busy playing computer games.

Bye 2009! Hello 2010!

2009-12-31T16:55:00.001-08:00

What a year it was.. Probably my recession to say so but lots of valuable lessons were learned and I'm thankful in a way. I'm going to use the past to build a future. New year, here I come to move forward along with you.

New Year's Eve

2009-12-31T04:09:00.000-08:00

Brussel Sprouts with Salami

Pork Loin with Bacon in Tomato Paste

My Holiday Pasta

2009-12-29T17:28:00.000-08:00

Fettucini Alfredo sprinkled with Parmesan.

Christmas Party 2009

2009-12-27T17:04:00.000-08:00

Jog rocking the party with his old school Jaworski shirt.

This was a walk in a park for us. 40 seconds only. ((:

Jig and Jag victorious over 10 teams.

Red is Royalty. <3

A Day More

2009-12-23T15:43:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to all!

Filipino Finalist at HP SPACE

2009-12-22T16:50:00.000-08:00

Last night as I browsed some good program to watch.. I was drifted to Channel V Philippines, there's a reality show called HP SPACE which is composed of Asian contestants that will compete in a cyberspace-- they're provided with high-tech gadgets and facility to work with in order to thrive the cyber-related challenges.

Raffy Francisco and Adrienne Vergara

There are two Filipinos in the competition namely: Adrienne Vergara and Raffy Francisco that captivated my attention. As the narration progressed I found out that unfortunately Adrienne didn't make it to the finals but on the other hand Raffy has a shot on the grand prize worth $50,000 USD and a golden opportunity to work for Anime International Company who made the Anime hit "Bubblegum Crisis".

Prom Queen by Bunkface - Raffy Francisco's final test

Luckily for me to at least watch the final episode of the cool reality show, it's like watching a high-end version of Survivor. Anyway, the last challenge is about making a music video of the assigned band on a theme of innovation, technology, and creativity-- HP inspired.

Raffy Francisco is in the fray with two other finalists from China and Singapore, so it's a three way dance making it harder to hit the jackpot. However Raffy is a professional video director which gave him the upper hand while the other two are not but they'll be all working with the former contestants which got eliminated, but they're considered as a helping hand in a great scale because some of them are video directors as well so it will not be easy at all for the favored Filipino. It's still everybody's ball game.

Whoever will win the competition, his/her video will be used by the band, thus will be played exclusively at Channel V. The winner will be unveiled next week at the HP SPACE reunion special at 7pm, 29th of December, same channel.

I wish you all the luck Mr.Raffy Francisco. Pinoy rocks.

Mind in a World of Minds

2009-12-21T17:28:00.000-08:00

Regardless who you are, there are things in life we can't control. So many factors that can come across in the street where we stand, can bump in an instance, in any given time. A choice of people, result for those who are afflicted, and yet destiny as some may excuse themselves.

Terms will just be terms but the bottom line is we're just like a raft in an ocean-- no matter how hard we paddle, as long as the waves surge in our way, choice will be discounted..and it will just drift us to an unfamiliar territory which we didn't plan at all.

Even though sometimes life puts us in back seat. Yes fate might put us entirely where it mind but we can still have a choice within us. A will to adapt and live to a circumstance where we least expect, an uncomfortable zone, and a tragedy that wound feelings. We can't do anything about the things we can't decide on but we can be STRONG in despite of-- A mighty weapon in an arsenal called heart.

Had Enough of Black

2009-12-20T19:03:00.000-08:00

Since time immemorial I was never a fan of white shoes, I always prefer the dark one's because I had a foolish belief that it matches the color of my hair, bottom and top, well that's not the case now. This weekend I decided to go against the tide, I tried anew.

My first white footwear out of the dark.

It still has a pinch of dark colors but hey the laces are white. ((:

Aling Tonya's

2009-12-20T07:36:00.000-08:00

At Seaside "Dampa", Macapagal blvd.

Four Season Shake (my beverage)

Clams

Grilled Porkchop

Buttered Green Mussels

Tempura

LAL Highlight!

2009-12-17T04:21:00.000-08:00

I've been missing a lot of NBA action these past months as Sky Cable (our cable provider) decided to end their BTV promo. We would like to avail the channel but for some reasons, we always tend to forget. Oh well maybe local basketball is keeping us okay, but I'd like to share some good LAL highlights that happened recently which I found through the net.

Okay he got FISHED! His reaction was so classic, I didn't know that he'll have the same expression as well being owned by someone. I thought I'll just see it exclusively on his "What-did-I-do-foul" situations, haha! Anyway, let's move to the glorifying moment this time. ((:

Kobe: Oops I did it again.. ((:

I've been fed by these great highlights which satisfied my NBA craving. Poor me, I have to wait for Saturday to watch an NBA game on Star Sports. Thanks to the net though it keeps me updated with the best actions around the league.

Ten Days More

2009-12-15T02:42:00.000-08:00

Sampung araw bago mag pasko. We decided to display our Chirstmas tree.

When I checked the mail box two days ago, the messenger already left an envelope which has a greeting of "Merry Christmas" with the bills, otherwise I wouldn't notice Christmas is near. During evenings, Christmas carrols from the children are in frequent times and surely it will be followed by the organized one's, they don't accept coins argh! Hehehe. Neighbors are starting to display their beautiful parols which makes their houses shine with colorful lights. The spirit of the season is in town. Let there be peace and love to everyone. (:

Jabbawockeez!

2009-12-14T06:35:00.000-08:00

While I'm resting at the bed, my brother Jig used to watch this American dance show, and I was amazed and entertained by those great moves. It kinda turned me to another person, and suddenly I want to learn how to dance (it's just the high! hehe!).

The episode was dedicated to the "Thriller" album of Michael Jackson which staged some of the classic tracks of it for the competition. Well what can I say? I got served! Have to download those great songs.

Lots of respect for you MJ! No wonder you are the king.. +1 to zillion fans!

Last Hurrah!

2009-12-10T15:02:00.000-08:00

Nike Classic-- my dad's shoes when he was younger.

I had a horrendous basketball performance last week. Maybe thinking too much of problems that got into the way. Well I was really horrified about myself, I can't play like that again in a do-or-die situation tomorrow. With my new shoes, I believe at least it will help me feel better. As they say "when you look good, you feel good" maybe it can help a bit. Hopefully I'll be fine and play the best because it will be my last two games with the Stallions because I'll leave for Norway summer next year.

Work hard!

2009-12-09T17:14:00.000-08:00

"The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary" - Vince Lombardi

Indeed a nice quote to inspire my day.. Thanks Mr.football coach!

You and I by Richard Poon

2009-12-08T18:30:00.000-08:00

The music is all about a simple romantic story which an unfortunate event ended the lovely times, though they kept a lot of lovely memories-- ample to cherish for a life time.

Life is a never ending change. We never know what will happen the next minute or so.. If you have a special someone in your life, you should cherish every moment with him/her because one day may come that you'll wake up alone and will face the day on your own. Saddening but it's the reality of life, unexpected things can happen.

Being with the person you are contented and happy is truly a gift, yet making unforgettable moments with, are priceless treasures that will remain for eternity. Whatever may happen tomorrow, you can proudly tell yourself in pure dignity and clean conscience that "at least I try.."

The Jologs Translator

2009-12-07T20:03:00.000-08:00

CLICK HERE

Just found the link through a friend while doing a not so important thing so if you are as well..it's time to find out if your way of texting a message is jologs. ((:

Dedication

2009-12-04T19:24:00.000-08:00

Last night it was cold and it has been these past nights.. My lips are getting dry more often thanks to the yuletide season! I woke up with a redish lips, it burst upon the coldness, shouldn't have used the aircon. ((: The breeze of the wind compliments well with the humid morning; perfect sun, just-right temperature, birds chirping in the garden, a pleasant way to start the day.

Later today I have a basketball game which is so important for my team and to myself either. I promise to my lola a year ago that whenever my team reach the finals, she has to watch. After two conferences my team fell short but tonight is about redemption. The victory tonight means my team will finally have it's first appearance in the finals as well with my lola, so it's about winning the competition and my promise to lola -- hitting two birds with one stone is my very goal today.

I know this would be a tough test to my team since we've dropped twice in the same situation before. I'm hopeful that this is the time to jump over the hurdle because we've learned enough. I'll do my best to let my lola watch me play in the championship, I'll make her proud of me. It's duly time to unwrap the promise of yesterday.

Physical game is a welcome site but violence is another thing.

2009-12-04T02:42:00.000-08:00

As I rest in my bed this late afternoon.. I've watched a collegiate basketball game between the Letran Knights and the San Sebastian Stags. The PCCL (Philippine Collegiate Champioship League) is near the tournament's conclusion as the games today we're the last prior the final four wars which will be staged this coming Saturday. Letran is the only team that beat the San Sebastian at the elimination of this year's NCAA so I was excited to watch the ball game knowing this would be a tightly contested match.

The San Sebastian Golden Stags are the NCAA defending champions. On the other hand, the Letran Knights are champions in their own minds as they hold a victory over the league champions. The knights are known to be a physical team. Hence no one is going to give it up without a hell of a fight, with this kind of context, it spells no less than a war.

Jam Cortez, Letran's PF -- If you're really a good basketball player, why can't you hit the ring instead?

Physical game is a welcome site but violence is another thing. Letran Knights were down by a big margin the whole game as the San Sebastian Stags showed a fantastic basketball performance from start towards the end, however their opponents were giving out unnecessary actions like throwing elbows and other dirty tricks that promotes violence but it was neglected by the stags as they kept their composure and focus even though they took lots of love in the competition, indeed a classy act. The game unfolded with 5 unsportsman-like fouls for the honorable knights.

The Letran Knights is a notorious team for being more than "physical" or should I say way beyond the description? It's true that basketball is a contact sport but actions which are for combat sports per se are clearly not allowed. Letran Knights-basketball is projecting an unhealthy method of competition. Hurting a player will not earn a point neither respect. Playing dirty is not going make a basketball player better, so it has no room for basketball at all, otherwise just go hit a sport where it belongs. ((:

"If you lose your concentration, you're gone" - Eric Tipan's comment to San Sebastian against Letran's way of basketball.

Stalker

2009-12-03T16:24:00.000-08:00

Wow, I don't know what to say.. She even exerted effort to make anew ym id.

Raindrops keep fallin on my head!

2009-12-03T02:25:00.000-08:00

Sooner or later I'll find out who is who ~

Money Matters

2009-12-02T03:30:00.000-08:00

Money can't buy happiness but it can buy marshmallows, which are kinda the same thing -- it reminds me of a friend whom in a terrifying angst last night because his gf left him over a person who has a huge bag of marshmallows. ((:

Ganon talaga ang buhay.. Money can buy everything, thus even the intangibles can be bought, yet dignity and pride are the top sellers. Reality bites but we can't bite back which hurts the most.

A Voice for Change

2009-12-01T01:50:00.001-08:00

Everyone of us has a responsibility in our society, just like in home..we care, and that's the mentality we should keep when we set our feet outside of our doorsteps. There are handful of problems now outside our windows which we should be parting in like choosing the right leaders for our country, saving our planet from climate change, solving recession, and many more issues in different magnitudes. These problems can escalate to a far worse scenario if we will not do our part.

We can move mountains if we only care. Simple deeds that would help the complicated problems of our society that seriously threatens US--who will suffer but can cease it from happening. Let our voices be heard for a common cause.

Umpisahan natin sa ating mga sarili. Through little things like throwing our trash into the garbage cans, unplugging our appliances if we're done using it, participating in the election, and yet more daily activities that we haven't thought that can make a difference but surely it can. Let's start thinking and caring, we can all be heroes. (:

Anew!

2009-11-30T05:56:00.000-08:00

Finally I decided to have my hair done short for I see that I need to change a lot in me and it should begin with my beloved hair. Every time I look into the mirror, no matter how I want to erase the mistakes I've had, it still comes back and disturbs me.. Maybe because I'm still wearing the same helm that I'm used with though that was until yesterday.

Now with my new hair style, nothing can bother me anymore, the mirror tells now that I'm a changed person. I really love my hair before however there are things in life that we need to leave behind. I'm willing to follow the rest of the things which are needed as well to be changed. Gradually I'll be able to embrace the new life ahead which awaits me.

Life is a constant change.. And I will change for better.

Wrong-wrong context. Please don't ask a blind about his/her fave color.

2009-11-24T02:46:00.000-08:00

After dinner, I read an illogical shout out at Facebook that goes.. "just what is interesting to read for people who don't like to read?" Being a logic-police, I can't help but to let my thoughts out about it. My approach to this is quite objective, just simply mention what is supposedly perceived 'cool' is ironically 'cool' to the idiots. I'm slightly irritated with such kind of stupidity. Well to begin with, you don't offer a meat to a vegetarian, neither ask a priest if when is he going to be married? So there's no point of relating things which are irrelevant to each other.

Hence it's an absolute err, or perhaps I didn't like the food that I eat, however I wrote a rightful enlightenment to state the least.

Stallions - Seating at the Top.

2009-11-22T21:52:00.000-08:00

Sunday Club, November 22, 09 -- The Dela Fuente Fighting Stallions defeated Team Black (defending champions) in an intense battle for the 1st place.

Warming up -- players were at the court prior an hour to start.

Black Team started the game with a 'fast and the furious' tempo that gave them the 8-0 run at the first 4 minutes of the 1st quarter. Jag Galvez, the 5'11 power forward, answered the call for the Stallions and scored the first 4 points for his team which broke the cold start of the Fighting Stallions. From there, Wilson De Leon started to rally the team with his scoring prowess along with Bong Iranga. Though the Stallions has came back into the ball game, Elmer Galvez gave up 4 hard fouls to the key guards of the Team Black, however it will be harder for his team if he'll be gone too soon, hence all the fouls committed was intended for a psy-war.

Joseph Aguilar taking matters on his own hands.

Second quarter was one fierce quarter as both teams had a deadlock twice at 35-35 and 48-48. The Stallions managed to catch up but Team Black was refusing to give up the lead as they keep on paddling their own boat ahead. Asi Nodalo had a hard time hitting the 'gimmes' under the basket because of his knee complication and yet to credit the tall defense of Team Black at the interior. Speaking of another injury, JR Nodalo's scoring was greatly affected by his hand injury which evidently lessen his scoring. With the injuries weathered the Stallions, Joseph Aguilar decided to take over with his 'Esquerra-esque' moves in order to keep the scoring within par against the opposing team, thus perfected his shots at the freethrow line that makes the ball game so close to begin the 2nd half.

Wilson De Leon started the 3rd quarter strong with a lot of penetrations into the defense, scoring, and dishing out assists to his teammates. He was everywhere at the court as his defensive game clicked as well but an unfortunate foul was called into an all-ball block which transpired to a warning to a technical foul by a suspected impartial referee. The momentum was suddenly turned into the Team Black's favor and started to afflict the presence of their defense -- they blocked two consecutive attempts at the shaded area, Lito Dula, Team Black's head coach, was taunting at the top of his lungs on the bench. The game was momentarily stopped as commissioner Armel talked to both coaches of the teams to get rid of the trash talking because the heated game might turned out to be ugly and just leave the talking to the fans. The game resumed -- it spelled a man's defensive stand as both teams were not giving up easy baskets as fouls were accumulated towards the final quarter.

4th quarter was aced by the Stallions. The Nodalo trio started to contribute significantly; Asi Nodalo were starting to hit his post up shots, defensive guard Buboy Nodalo was making it hard for the backcourt players of the Team Black and hence shared a handful of assists, and JR Nodalo manoeuvered and scored an 'its over' drive over the Team Black's defense which was the nail to the coffin. A collective effort of the Stallions were greatly shown as they made the defending champions tapped out at the final strech of the ball game.

Numero uno!

It was 92-82 win for the Dela Fuente Fighting Stallions, the team took the throne at the 1 spot, guaranteed with a twice to beat advantage at the up coming final four.

Fun Day Sunday!

2009-11-17T02:15:00.001-08:00

Happy 46th birthday to my mom last Sunday! Furthermore.. Manny Pacquiao won, i got to wear my new footwear, and well-celebrated birthday..that's what you call a day!

My new Nike sneaker, the skin is made out of jeans, given by my dad!

Just like the Pacquiao-Hatton fight early this year, we were there again to watch the Pacquiao-Cotto fight live at Access Point Bar & Restaurant. The place is so relaxing as it seats on the residential area of Scout Borromeo St. Near Pier 1, Tomas Morato, Quezon city.

The warm ambience of the bamboo walls, breezing cool trees on the surroundings, and delicious Filipino delicacies are what makes the place a haven. Also alcohol drinks are much available at the bar station. It's the place to be if you want to watch live sport events at it's finest with an affordable price.

With family and friends after the breakfast, undercard fights was boring. Why not take a picture? (Credits to Malu Mendoza for the picture.)

Til next time.. Congratulations Manny Pacquiao! Your worth is more than the titles that you have in your belt, continue to make our country proud, mabuhay Pilipinas! You are next Gayweather.

Out of the BLUE!

2009-11-15T21:50:00.000-08:00

Saturday, Sunday Club - Team Blue took out the Fighting Stallions in a forgetful margin. Deja vu? Again, the first team that imposed a lose to the Stallions' flourishing record, same 1pm schedule, and the manner of defeat. Fate? It could be.. But in the eye of basketball logic, it is not.

The first problem is the team was drowning in confidence. We overlooked that we're playing against the first runner-ups last conference, they're not from Las Vegas but indeed from San Jose so don't incorporate luck to their brand of game, and they've proven us that they can DEFEAT us in black and white which simply implies that they're for real.

We need to go back to the drawing board in order to adjust our mistakes:

1. Bad decisions were clear as white, as basketball fundamentals was merely forgotten. Cross-court passes/dangerous passes was translated to countless turnovers and yet scoring opportunities for Team Blue. Passing to a nearby teammate will not hurt.

2. With passes can't connect, Forcing the issue is not the smartest thing to do. A lone wolf has a 0% chance of winning against a pack of wolves. With good spacing and patience, we'll be able to have better looks with a good pass or two. I'm sure we don't want to dig our own graves.

3. Horse Mask, even Michael Jordan has Scottie Pippen as his partner, somtimes even trusted Dennis Rodman's cuts into the rim, and assisted Steve Kerr one of the most important shots in the history of the Chicago Bulls. Let's just accept that fact that bastketball is a team game. Come on, we're better than that!

4. Stallion's Defense, we're known to be the roughest defenders in the league but the basic box-out was neglected, as it caused a lot of second chance points that killed us in the 2nd quarter courtesy of Team Blue's, 6'3 center, Friedlander. And yet, our zone defense had a lot of loop holes as the top defenders were committing so early with the offensive player who has the ball at the top of the key which makes the other side of the defense open. We can't afford to be exploited because of our defensive mistakes, we are the tallest/largest team in the league, let's wisely utilize our advantages against our opponents, the size of the court is on our side.

Against Team Black next weekend. I know we'll be physically and mentally adjusted. Let's keep the faith guys.

Stallions in Full Throttle!

2009-11-13T02:12:00.001-08:00

Stallions Basketball is on a roll so far with a 4-0 flawless record. After the traditional opening game winner against Team Yellow (3rd time in a row), the Stallions started to move forward to grab the goal of 'no less than a championship' thus won the following three games against Team Green, Vendors, and Red.

Joseph Aguilar receiving instructions from playing coach Elmer Galvez before the game starts. How is he going to fit in within the circle?

Team Green was the 1st season's 1st runner-up. Their ace player 'Buljak' was re-signed by the team in order to put up a fight once again this season as they were downed to the 8th place which was the worst last season. Team Green also acquired Grimares who was a former teammate of Joseph Aguilar from the Blue team of the 1st season who is a top gun to consider. With good recruits, Team Green fared well against the Stallions.

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen - it was a war that occurred. The game ended with two casualities from the Team Green; one with an ankle sprain and the other has suffered a knee injury. Also, some Stallions took it up close with Team Green star player 'Buljak' -- Buboy Nodalo, shoved his shoulder after fouling out, same with Nanat Aguilar who spitted on his face on his final foul, Wilson De Leon also almost had a fight when the game was halt because the basketball game might turned out to be a riot between the two teams. Allan Zamora, Team Green's head coach, instigated a walk-out but failed after being conferred by the commissioners. The aftermath was a point lead for the Fighting Stallions, a hard fought victory.

The following game day was a good day to walk in a park. The Fighting Stallions man-handled Team Vendors with a 51 point lead! Enough said.

Lighting never strikes twice in the same place -- and it did! Team Red knocked-out the Fighting Stallions on a twice-to-beat advantage, twice in a row, beaten twice in two consecutive seasons on a play-off. A clear testament of 'speed kills' but the Stallions don't have plans anymore of losing this conference.

The game ended 89-87 in favor of the Stallions. It was an intense game that made a lot of players fouled-out; 4 players from the Red Team and a player from the Stallions. Team Red always 'put their best foot forward' through applying a full-court pressure on any team because their team is composed of agile players and it worked wonders against the Stallions which was evident with the results of the play-off games.

Given that the Red Team is a fast team, Stallions had surprised them with a counter full-court pressure which off-balanced their offense. Credits to Buboy Nodalo, Nanat, and Joseph Aguilar whom played a ragged defense at the backcourt that made the depleted line-up of Red Team worn out. As players from the Red Team was in foul trouble and some were fouled-out, it was Don-Don Nodalo and Bong Iranga, Stallions' giants, whom dominated the inside. The Red Team was never giving in as they were still ahead by two points at the last minute. The defense worked out well further for the Stallions -- the last seconds was crucial as Bong Iranga basket two important put-backs on the crunch that put the Stallions ahead and finally snatched the victory over the Team Red at the final buzzer.

Tomorrow is going to be against the team that beaten the Stallions last conference at the elimination round. Team Blue took the 1st runner up at the first conference this season. Let's go for a bounce back and show them that they only lucked-out, a convincing win for pride! GO STALLIONS!

Fighting Stallions Prevailed!

2009-10-18T08:12:00.000-07:00

Siberian dog brought at the court as a muse - lovely isn't it?

DLF Fighting Stallions (White team) won three consecutive opening games against the Yellow team, maybe next year again, perhaps it's a tradition in the making..

92-86 was the final score tonight. No less than a championship is the target of the team this conference and we did it right in the on set. Good luck to us next weekend! (:

SEAIR is the colors of Asia!

2009-09-25T19:48:00.000-07:00

It's my first time to come aboard with Seair which took me safe to my many 'first time' in Boracay. The Bora-escapade was an unforgettable trip, honestly I can't get enough of it until now, perhaps that's how the astonishment of the whole journey had rid of me..

Dornier 328 at Caticlan airport.

The carrier that flew us to the paradise was Seair! An airline which caters regional flights all over the Philippines. A month before the flight, I was thinking twice if I'll still go on with the Seair because of the incidents that they were involved several months ago which is really alarming for me as a passenger but all of the worries suddenly vanished when we were handled delicately at the airport by their ground staff, having a cue that the rest will going to be alright as well.

A shuttle bus conveyed us safely to the place where the airplane was parked and then by the stair, I was greeted by a warm smile of the welcoming flight attendant on the door step of the cabin which was I found so nice. The routine explanation of the safety procedure was clearly and properly narrated and the rest was history.

After the snaack ~ Flavorish nuts!

Even though there was a delayed for about half hour of my return flight to Manila, Seair's services was a compromise to consider. The shuttle services at the Caticlan airport exclusively for the Seair passengers is great -- instead of letting their passengers commute by themselves, Seair provided a bus to hand a seat.

Unfortunately we weren't able to avail the free back and forth boat ride to the island of Bora because we were unaware of the priveledges from Seair. A good pack of treats but it's our ignorance's fault (we'll exert effort next time to ask) so nothing to take away from the commendable services of Seair. Thumbs up!

MY BORA EXPERIENCE!

2009-09-20T20:51:00.001-07:00

Flight's final approach to the Caticlan Airport, Boracay at glance.

It's my first time to visit the beautiful island of Boracay. The visit informed me a few little facts about the flourishing paradise; 35 minute distance from Manila via plane travel (faster than a taxi ride from Caloocan to our house in Sampaloc, Manila..wow), Bora is still part of Luzon, it's under the province of Aklan, 70% in Bora are foreigners especially koreans, and every move spells money but nonetheless it's a 5 star tourist spot, worthy of it.

..After the flight, a shuttle bus (thanks to Seair) at the Godofredo Ramos, Caticlan airport awaited to escort us towards the port for a 10 minute boat ride onto the main island of Boracay.

Finally.. A stepped to the flawless white sand.

The best beach I've ever seen in my entire life. Funny thing is I was startled -- I haven't seen the rest to enjoy but I've immediately told myself, "definitely I'll be back here", such an alluring place, now I know why Boracay is a world class attraction.

The white sand is powder-like which so soft and comfortable to step on. I've seen several tourists don't mind wearing footwears, they preferred to feel the soothing sand instead. The beach water is like a shade of aquamarine.. So crystal clear, a perfection of beauty and yet with the white sand, it is indeed.

Bora is unbelievable and so as the food.

Our eyes were so full of wonderful sceneries, however we also need to feed our tummies with delicious Bora delicacies. Pasta ala Marinara didn't fail my italian craving along with a lot more; fettucini alfredo, pizza, chicken, mojos, and many more island food which derailed my diet. The island is so perfect, thus the beautiful sultry weather dictates anything cold to quench the thirst.

The classic-talk about Jonah's Fruitshake is a part of the Bora experience which can't be missed. Whoever Jonah is, it's the best in the island, and if you fail to have their refreshing drinks, perhaps your bora journey I must say is incomplete. Lucky us! (:

The Paraw is a double outrigger sail boat found in the Philippines.

There are more to Boracay than the beach and the food. The water activities are imperative to indulge. We enjoyed the Paraw Sailing at the sunset, even though we sat at the edge wing which is a bit uncomfortable (it's my butt only) but I wasn't able to to notice it actually when it started to sail towards the clear outskirt. The paraw navigates along with other paraws wandering at the calm sea water intending to project a nice Boracay point of view from the sea. It's a wonderful pleasure to ride the classic Paraw boats of Aklan.

Viewing the coral reef and feeding fishes -- isn't awesome?

Island hoping and snorkeling took us to an another fun adventure at Bora. It took us 3 hours to finish the trip. We circled the whole island and seen the Crocodile Island (crocodile shaped island), Puca beach which is so beautiful, it's located at the other side of the Bora proper, The Pearl of the Pacific island which is a private island full of adventerous caves. We also passed by the Pacquiao Mansion and Shangri-La Boracay for some nice pictures. After sometime, we were able to snorkel at the astonishing coral reef and yet fed some colorful fishes underneath. A floating buko boat was so cool! It arrived to rehydrate us after a long fun water activity. The whole island hoping experience was such a splendid!

Boracay is really the gateway to paradise. From head to toe, vise versa, everything is marvelous. I've said enough perhaps.. It is such an unforgettable experience. A world class beach in the Philippines! The best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be! (:

BOO!

2009-09-13T05:15:00.000-07:00

Well I don't like the outcome of the UAAP cheerdance competition. It sucks when UP was awarded the 2nd runner up, having a stellar performance and a very delicate one, the UP-ikot jeep was so classic, come on..there's something wrong! A dire act to sabotage the 3-peat.

It's ok for me that ADMU had it this time around since the Blue Babble Battalion's improvement was very evident, it shows that they are really up for something this year but I think 3rd place would be appropriate given that UST and UP did showcase better..

So it's down to the 1st place, I'm thinking it's a toss up between UP and UST, well..yes I was disgusted. When I saw Anton Montinola's (FEU manager, UAAP president for this year, sucker) devious smile, I knew it's going to be FEU. How could someone smile confidently in amidst of nervous moment? Well I guess he knows the result even though it was yet to be announced, what a scumbag!

Fried Bread Roll! Stuffed with ham, cheese and flavored outside with egg, bread crumbs.

It saved the day! It's like we had pizza, so heavy in the tummy, thanks to mom. (:

Survival Thursday!

2009-09-11T04:53:00.000-07:00

The DLSU Green Archers chances of making it to the final-four was at stake, same as the UST Growling Tigers. The only way DLSU will get a shot at the final four is to force a play-off against the UST, DLSU > NU, UE > UST, that's the basic equation needed to tie the standing at 6-8, both UST & DLSU.

However UST has its own fate on their hands while DLSU has to hop over NU and hope that UE wins against UST..so it's like the Espana-based squad has more control about the situation given that they only need to win the game to secure the final four slot.

One happy guy because Yuumi went to the house yesterday to watch UAAP with me.

"GO USTE!" One happy tomasian,
NU defeated DLSU, 63-61. UST automatically advances to the final four.

At the second game, even though UST lost to UE, the game has no significant bearing, UST will still move on to the next round despite their lose, given that DLSU lost, which fail to tie the standing within par.

We celebrated eating a lot of ice cream. :3

David and Goliath 2!

2009-09-06T19:45:00.001-07:00

First game, UST vs AdU, lights off in the arena, we arrived an hour before the game starts.

Second game -- UP got smothered by ADMU 93-75, it has been expected by not only me for sure but the upset at the first round was still marvelous, a classic example of "don't underestimate your opponent". It was a full house event, even though we arrived so early...the tickets were sold out, though we had the SRO tickets for the ring side (I don't know if I'll consider it we were lucky).

The fighting maroons started the ball game flat agaisnt the 14 point lead of the blue eagles. And the same problem continuous for the Diliman-based squad as the game proceed being down by more than 10 point margin. However the UP pep squad performed like a champion on the halftime, perking up the spirit of the 'downed' maroons.

Moving along in the game..at some point of the 3rd quarter, father of Arvie Braganza, UP's team captain, was bed into the stretcher because he feinted within the crowd. We were there a couple of seats away which imposed the game to be stopped. Everybody was startled..while the medics were not yet at the scene, atenean seatmates were trying to help out in aid. Both UP and ADMU players went to their respective huddles to offer prayers, same with the crowd. An applaud was heard as the stretcher was lift onto the ambulance for medical aid.

The game resumed, the story unfolded with the same drama. I was expecting it to happen, nevertheless I enjoyed the stay with my family. Probably the last UP game we'll watch for this season. Until next year, UP FIGHT!

Bashing a Poser! Episode 2: "Ex-gf"

2009-08-27T20:57:00.001-07:00

Sharmie Dallo: GOODEVE! =) Just another crush-dating day all the way from Caloocan, just to have lunch, grabe he did it again. I think I'ma get used to this routine. Arr joke amp! Hope you had dinner, sumasakit chan ko dito huhu. Bawal gayahin. Tiring day. Good night people! -GM.deely.inlike

Jag Galvez: Oi puro ka-date at kalandian, baka bumagsak ka nyan sa nursing board exam tsk tsk. Haha!

Sharmie Dallo: Inspired nga ako eh haha. Bigla-bigla na lang dumadating ng di ko inaasahan hehe.

Jag Galvez: Totoo ba yan? Baka naman imaginary lang yan, ano name nyan?

Sharmie Dallo: Bakit? Haha di mo naman kilala. He's chinese.

Jag Galvez: Titignan ko sa facebook or friendster kung totoong tao yan. Eh ano naman kung chinese? Mabaho at maliit ang penis. Haha!

Sharmie Dallo: Ang sama mo.

Jag Galvez: Peace! So what's the name?

Sharmie Dallo: Man Kwong Wong.

Jag Galvez: May facebook ba yan or friendster?

Sharmie Dallo: Bahala ka kung saan mo gusto tignan. Bad ka!

Jag Galvez: Haha! Kumain ka na ba? Baka 'imaginary' lang yan bebe.

Sharmie Dallo: Yup. Kumain kami ni Athens. Pinakilala ko nga sa kanya kanina.

Jag Galvez: Kinunchaba mo pa si Athens sa kalokohan mo. So ibig sabihin may picture kayo nyang si intsik-beho?

Sharmie Dallo: Hindi mo matanggap? Haha! Halata ka kaya lolz.

Jag Galvez: Di ah, halatang peke kasi walang picture haha.

Sharmie Dallo: Pfft! Why do I need to prove to you? Bahala ka basta ako masaya wii!

Jag Galvez: Ikaw pa, cam-whore ka, tapos wala kayong picture? Ilang bese na kayo nag-date? Haha. Kalokohan.

Sharmie Dallo: 3x pa lang kami nagdadate. Wala kaming internet at landline. Problema mo ba?

Jag Galvez: Mahilig kasi akong mangulet ng poser. Peace out! Haha. Kahit sa phone mo wala kang picture? Di naman kailangan ng internet para magka-picture at may mga pc shop naman, hello.

Sharmie Dallo: Tss dude, whatever, you can say what you want but that wouldn't really change anything haha. Bye!

Jag Galvez: Dude, wag ka kasing pahalata, next time galingan mo yung pagiimebento. Pwede ka siguro magkwento nyan sa mga bobo, pero wag sa professional. Ok? Bye!

Sharmie Dallo: Haha. Ok!

I've been receiving a series of group messages on my cellphone these past days - it doesn't concern me at all. One time, it suddenly irritates me a bit because the context is indeed 'papansin' and 'jologs' which gets into my nerve while I'm having a very nice mood. I tried to entertain the very thought, however the interrogative side of me prevailed.

Bye X750-F!

2009-08-26T06:18:00.000-07:00

My A4tech gaming mouse wasn't functioning anymore for some bizarre reasons. Jig, my older brother, was using my mouse when it malfunctioned a few hours ago. I was told, out of the blue, it suddenly stop from working. NOOOOOOO! ;o

I used the mouse for good 3 years, moreover, it's design for precision gaming because it's equipped with a wide range of 600-2500 DPI, which is adjustable.

I stop playing 3 weeks ago for which I could focus more with my personal endeavors. What occurred to my pro-gaming mouse today means a nail to the coffin, bye mouse and starcraft!

Seair -- is it safe?

2009-08-24T05:10:00.001-07:00

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/afp/20090823/tap-philippines-air-accident-5cc1ef8.html -- the pilot should have rooted for a misapproach if there's a crosswind at course and try to make a re-attempt to get a better look for a landing.

I've watch a good number of Air Crash Investigation episodes and crosswind is a mere hurdle to jump over for any pilot. Crosswind pushes the aircraft to a different direction which makes the aircraft misaligned with the runway, with that being said, the aircraft must fly slower than the standard calculation for the final approach which will give enough time to manoeuver the aircraft back on the track in a crosswind situation for a safe landing. It's easier said than done because the pilot must re-calculate everything, and fly the aircraft on a lower altitude on the final approach which can end up a short landing on the runway or a misapproach - which could have been a better choice for the Seair pilot.

It has been the second Seair accident which occurred this year. Now I'm having second thoughts if I'll still go to Boracay with the said airline next month..

UP Kinged DLSU!

2009-08-23T05:08:00.000-07:00

UP Naming Mahal -- Maroon gallery.

August 22nd, Saturday, at FilOil Flying V Arena, The UP Fighting Maroons kept their final four hopes alive with a victory over the much favored DLSU Green Archers, 83-78.

UP comes out to the top, toppling DLSU's prolific full-court pressure with a good passing and spacing which results to disarming the opponent's main strength. Green Archer's head coach Franz Pumaren must do something, and counters by putting 'hefty' defender Joshua Webb to defend UP's main gunner Mikee Reyes -- the former De La Salle High School Junior Blazers’ star did score a career-high 25 points, delivering over a tall order.

My father is a fighting moron. Kidding!

The euphoria was written in every maroon's face, it feels like they won the championship, quite similar with UP's win against the ADMU on the first round of this season. UP now is trying to stand steady on a 3-7 record, still slugging it out even though with a slim chance of getting a slot at the final four, nevertheless UP FIGHT!

Triumphant Stallions!

2009-08-16T07:29:00.000-07:00

August 16, 2009 - fiesta (festival) at Sampaloc, brgy 424, Manila. The DLF Fighting Stallions was invited to participate at a bastketball showmatch which happened at the covered-court at Vicente Cruz, Sunday Club's venue.

It was a hard fought and yet a high scoring battle which ended in a 2 point victory over the defending champions Black team, 106-104. We (DLF Fighting Stallions, White team) emerged victorious even though our key players didn't join the fray namely; Wilson De Leon and JR Nodalo.

A collective effort were exerted as everyone in the team contributed except Jog Galvez, who played a misserable game with a lot of turnovers against the fierce full-court pressure of the opposing team -- it was on the 2nd quarter were DLF's 6 point lead were blown out within a snap but we tried to make a final run before the first half and made the ball game close with a 2 point lead in favor of us.

3rd quarter was Elmer Galvez' nitch, he situated a barrage of shots, ending himself up with a 20 pts performance, the old but tested cager. Although we had the upper hand, Black team rallied themselves up to make it a close contested game onto the last quarter with a quick line-up.

Come the final strech, it was still a close game as both teams were taking the lead by every shot, nobody wants to be left behind as the head-to-head exchange continuous. It went down to the wire as we were down by 2 points on the last minute of the game. I did hit a crucial jump shot to tied the ball game at piece.

The remaining seconds were ticking..I was subsituted out of the game as our rookie sensation center, Don2x Nodalo entered for final possensions of the heated game. I don't know why my dad took me out wherein I still feel the adrenaline from the last shot that I took, weird.

Black team made a couple of freethrows to get our lead trimmed into 2 pts but we answered back with a defensive stop, it was Bubuy Nodalo who mapped the floor in a scramble with his own body to secure an offensive attempt which situated himself to a clutch-freethrow -- didn't make a basket. Even though, the Stallions still made a good stop at the defensive end, which gave Bong Iranga a good shot underneath the basket. Well played strategy out from the time-out, kudos also to Joseph Aguilar who orchestrated the winning play off the huddle.

Black team did attempt for a three point but failed to make it. DLF Fighting Stallions won over the defending champions which is a strong statement for all the participating teams on the Sunday Club league. It's the start of the new campaign for the team as we redeem ourselves from the last season's disappointing elimination..GO WHITE!!

Have a Safe Trip!

2009-08-14T07:38:00.000-07:00

Ya, a great picture. Wasn't complete though! :S

3 weeks was so fast. My Norwegian relatives left today at NAIA terminal 1 via Singapore Airlines, bound to Oslo Norway -- bagged with a lot of good memories here in the Philippines, hopefully they'll come back the soonest. I'm going to missed you guys, especially my closest cousin Toby! (: The camera dude, you know. xD

I was able to give the photo mosaic which I had a hard time collecting pictures these past days, it gave a lot of headace, and I'm glad I finally got presented it to the family of uncle Odd, uncle Jan, and my cousin Toby with Yuumi's BIG help. I'm so appreciative of my gf's efforts. Everything was paid off when I saw their faces written with smiles when they received my present for them.

I wrote a brief letter at the back of the frames, it's like a souvenir, which will remind of their stay in the Philippines. I was so proud that I pull off a successful plan, which I made my relatives happy with my simple but heartwarming idea.

Last minutes on the Philippines -- Just like an ordinary departure, there were lots of hugs and kisses. Reiterating the good byes, but I meant everything I've said because it all came from the bottom of my heart, eww...cheesy. Hahaha!

They're now in the midst of a long cruise, a half way travel around the world. All I can say for now is I wish for a safe flight to you guys! Salamat sa lahat! (:

Trolling Around!

2009-08-12T08:11:00.000-07:00

My father at Norway.

I've firstly heard of the word 'troll' through my auntie. She resides at Norway, when I was a kid..I was told about the myth of the trolls when there were still vikings -- a troll is a member of a race of fearsome creatures from the Norse mythology. Then come the internet, 'troll' has been used as an internet slang for those who posts controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community. That's how pathetic the myth has transpired today.

With all being said. I wasn't aware of the 'troll' in real life, though it's easy to catch up with the idea. How funny can it be? Now the myth has become a reality or the other way around which it comes out from the internet?

Hahaha. Whatever theory, what's the deal on the table now is 'trolls' in real life may had lived a long time ago, ahead of the age of the vikings, and before the internet was introduced. The human trolls wander around everywhere, they hide their true identity, so beware! :S

Bashing a Poser!

2009-08-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

JaG: hi rayne, anong airline sasakyan mo?
Raymond Rosario: i dunno sa tita ko
Raymond Rosario: kakasabi lng
JaG: huh? kelan ka ba aalis?
Raymond Rosario: next friday
Raymond Rosario: whoa
Raymond Rosario: ikaw bora :D
JaG: talaga? where in tokyo you'll stay?
Raymond Rosario: errrr...no idea
JaG: haha
Raymond Rosario: some kumare lng ata ni tita
Raymond Rosario: eh walang kasama
Raymond Rosario: pero ngayun lng kc sinabi d2..
JaG: biglaan lang ba?
Raymond Rosario: pag nalaman ng mga pinsan ko yan mapapalitan din ako
Raymond Rosario: i dunno ung pagkakasabi niya medyo biglaan na plado pero I wasn't expeting to come..
Raymond Rosario: XD
Raymond Rosario: plado = plano*
JaG: haha
JaG: so you've been to japan before?
Raymond Rosario: no
Raymond Rosario: me below poverty line
JaG: kelan kayo aalis ng tita mo? this friday?
Raymond Rosario: thats the plan..
JaG: don't you know that you're required to have a visa to get onto japan?
Raymond Rosario: i know
Raymond Rosario: i have one ready
JaG: you have?
JaG: haha
JaG: i thought you've never been there
JaG: kumuha ka lang out of nowhere?
JaG: LOL
Raymond Rosario: I have one but I have never been there..
Raymond Rosario: ?
JaG: baket ka meron?
Raymond Rosario: dba inaapply lng sa DFA
Raymond Rosario: ?
JaG: perhaps you don't have an idea how diffcult to apply a visa for japan
JaG: it will take for quite some time. it's impossible to have it for days.
Raymond Rosario: ?
Raymond Rosario: wtf?
Raymond Rosario: my applied visa?
Raymond Rosario: not compatible with japan travels?
JaG: HAHA! Japanese government has their own visa and you're required to carry one if you're a foreigner to their land.
Raymond Rosario: ohh shit..
Raymond Rosario: w8 imma ask...
JaG: lol
JaG: good luck!
Raymond Rosario: err...but they say that visa is good...
Raymond Rosario: im confused now..
JaG: may sariling visa ang japan
JaG: lol
JaG: that's why they have their own embassy
Raymond Rosario: oh shit
Raymond Rosario: wrong answer!
Raymond Rosario: I applied a passport
Raymond Rosario: not visa
Raymond Rosario: <-- reterd
Raymond Rosario: <-- retard
JaG: passport and visa are basically not the same.
JaG: ok ok, have a safe flight! :D

OWNED! Next time, learn to research about everything needed to fabricate a good fake story or else I'll volunteer to get the facts straight in your face which I'm fond of doing to those who are deserving.

Weekend at Boni!

2009-08-10T09:11:00.000-07:00

Paolo Franco, my cousin celebrated his 21st birthday (Pao's claim) on the Franco's house in Bonifacio Village at Quezon City. It was fun having the whole gang with Jenny (Pao's classmate at UPIS) and Ingerid (Toby's girlfriend) on the same table, enjoying the food and talk. There were a lot of "deggy" chant which was supposed to be a taboo word but became a household name instead, It was a birthday party not a baptism. What a gift though! lol.

Afterwards.. We went to the den of evil, as Jig used to call it to spend the rest of the day -- our command center. Played some good old mugen matches, watched some cool videos, and supported me well while I play for an online StarCraft tournament. Now I realized, I should have used the earphones so that I won't be able to hear any distractions from Jig and Paolo because they were sooo supportive..excuses? Yes, I lost! But actually there were a lot of misclicks because I had a mouse-smoothness problem. The surface of my cousin's computer desk wasn't compatible with my mouse. Damn, come worst, I forgot the mouse pad..yeah..I'm not destined to emerge victorious that night.

"Kailangan di mo makalimutan tong pagtalo mo na to" as Paolo was teasing me along with Jog and Jig. Wow, they're indeed nice to me. Hahaha! At some point, I would like to punch their faces but I just said to myself, perhaps it wasn't my day to win so I just laugh my ass with them. I saw Ingerid was slightly laughing, grrr, thanks to Toby, the only person who didn't join the bandwagon. I hope it wasn't because of pity. (:

Back to the den of evil to do some late night gaming with hot chocolate for everyone to keep us awake until early morning of Sunday.

The whole gang woke up so early to exercise. Oh come on..we had our brunch outdoors, near the garden. It has been a decade since we've eaten altogether outside the dining room but before that, we had a hard time setting up the tray tables for some bizzare reasons. Maybe we're hungry? That's why tita Bop got a little upset with us -- she did the favor. I can't imagine how come we can't assemble a simple tray with the basic fact that it just the table legs are needed to be locked in a hole.. I even accidentally dismantled a whole table, what the fuck? Perhaps we were in dire need of food because we began to act brainless, especially me! After the meal, I know I had carrot and ube cake. Hahaha, wow I'm thinking. (:

Back to the den of evil to play more games, it's like we came back to the past, just like the old times. Pizzas were ordered for the boys. Then later that night, I finally met Benjamin, Paolo's half brother. Everything went fine over the dinner. We even played poker texas hold'em late at night, it was crazy when someone's calling for an all-in! WOOO! FUN!

FUN! And it was a weekend like no other for the whole gang. We all know that we can't do it once again anytime soon so let's just do it whenever we could in future time. Those two days were like a week, so full of laughter and fun. (:

The Proposal!

2009-08-04T09:36:00.001-07:00

It was a rainy day as the weather is still mourning with the former president Cory Aquino's death. Although having a bad weather, my gf and I still pushed through to unwind by watching a movie called "The Proposal". The whole nation needs to relax, come on. (:

It was a last full-show and we ended up 5 mins late as we enjoyed much our lasagna pizza. With stuffed tummies, we rushed towards. The movie is a romantic comedy starred by Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds -- actually I googled their names because I didn't know them as I'm not a cinema-dude. Though I decided to watch keenly since I already bought the tickets, make it worthy.

The scenario is like..the girl needs to marry the boy even though it was out of place just to get what is wanted and it's like ending up happily ever after. It was quite predictable but what amazes me was I know what will happen but still it gets interesting because of how the story develops. I have an idea what's going on but the delivery of the characters has made magic to make the scene more interesting even though there were ideas on my head on how the story will go.

With the right blend of romance and comedy it makes the movie goes on smoothly and entertaining and yet the acting was commendable. It is worthy of everything.. I don't care if I'll catch flu by tomorrow. I'll continue watching any movie with the same caliber, even typhoon will not stop me.

It's like I'm becoming a fan now. xD

Snake Eater

2009-06-07T08:33:00.000-07:00

Snake is one of the most dangerous species considered. Stealthy, venomous, deadly - characteristics which are meant for the kill, and it perfectly describes what snake is all about.

Life is like a jungle. A place with no certainty, a haven for predators and a sanctuary for those who escapes their near-ending. Even though a jungle has its fruitful bearings, danger still lingers with it.

I've been bitten several times in my life by different kind of snakes and I'm glad I could still walk straight. It left scars which reminds me how cruel life can be. Whenever I look at them, it hurts and refreshes the moments where I catch my breath to death, and it feels like there's no seconds left for me, thus near having my fate.

However the stout within me makes me a survivor. Snakes weren't be able to kill me. I'm still good although scarred, but it's not going to be a hindrance for me to strike back. No one could cease me from getting my hands off to those who've snaked me.

SNAKE EATER is here.. I've been bitten but not eaten. I'll do worse, I know you all..but you don't know when will I going to bring back the favor.

Dear You by Rumble Fish

2009-06-04T23:24:00.000-07:00

I was sleepless last night because I missed someone who became a part of me. I don't want her to go but sometimes there are decisions which are right though painful.

I made a compilation of my happy moments with Yuumi. Going back to those days make my eyes teary.. I never thought that this may come to an end. I'm still hoping that one day we'll be fine just like before.

I'll never forget everything we had and you are forever in my heart..

Quarrel Turns To Forgiveness

2009-06-03T04:19:00.000-07:00

Everything went fine right after this song was played. I'll never forget the moments which our hearts talk louder than the rain drops, and while tears flood our eyes. Someday..you'll realize who's right..

Until we meet again~

When It Rains, It Pours

2009-06-02T12:27:00.000-07:00

It has been raining so hard tonight. It rains so much as the sky cries like it's the end. I hear the rain drops hitting the ground and myself breathing at the corner having the thought "when will it stop?"

In people's life.. It will rain no matter how happy the day could be, irrelevant how long it could be. At some point of time, sufferring will be imposed but what matters a lot is how people would be able to survive the cold lonely rain.

Even though my mind is drowning with misery. I never fail myself to think of ways on how am I going to move on when the rain finally come to a stop. I know that I could shed the light upon the dark whenever the sun decides to rise, though I'm thanking this plight because it let me realize the lies which hide in such trecherous opportunity.

It may be raining hard in my life.. But I know that if there is rain, there is rainbow.

I'm Missing Yuumi!

2009-06-02T08:46:00.000-07:00

I'm missing you badly.. I thought we'll be able to meet today, unfortunately your work renders again your time. Nothing much to say, it's just that I'm longing for your presence.

Laiya, Batangas!

2009-06-01T18:44:00.000-07:00

We've been to Batangas twice this summer. First was at Nasugbu, a month ago and then last week, we were in Laiya. Nice white sand beach and the water is aquamarine, so clear however it's quite salty.

My eyes and nose got irritated because of the sea salt though overall it was a great experience because I love spending good times with my family.

Sad thing was my grandmother and older brother weren't with us, in despite of, everything seems fun and fine. I'm looking forward again having a great time with them! Hopefully next time we'll be complete! (:

Air France Crashed!

2009-06-01T07:39:00.001-07:00

Every time that I'll know an air crash, it makes me so sad even though I don't have any relative or friend aboard the uneventful flight. Even when I'm watching Air Crash Investigation on NGC, it brings me the same sorrow however I seek at the end part that problems will be solved to avoid further cases.

I thought of...what if I'm one of the people who will die in an air crash? What if a friend or relative will suffer the same fate? That would make my world shake because given the people whom I don't know who suffers from such tragedy affects me. How much more if I know someone who'll die? These are the questions that bothers me though I think it's normal because I am human who could feel sympathy.

I know that air crashes now a days are so seldom. Hopefully the Air France incident would be the last but I know it's hopeless because there are more things in the aviation industry concerning safety has yet to be discovered as technology moves along.

What it matters on this plight is the lesson whom everyone should learn especially the people who handles the safety of the aviation. I'm praying much that this unfortunate event has nothing to do with terrorist attack - quite unforgiving.

I am one with the people who prays for the peace of the souls of Air France, Flight 447. May they rest in peace..

Airsoft - No Geeks Allowed!

2009-05-20T21:31:00.000-07:00

Jag is sweating like there's no tomorrow.. Sabaw! ~_~;;

After having a stressful week - I decided to find a get away. Actually what I found wasn't much of a comfort but a tons of sweat which I exerted in order to survive Airsoft! Believe me or not the game was rigorous though it released all my stress, is it logical? But that's how I felt.

I'm kinda used with contact sports because I tried Karate when I was in grade school and been playing basketball until today. Karate kick and chop, elbow which is thrown in a basketball game are nothing compared to being hit by a streaking pellet in an airsoft game!

I must say that Airsoft is a sport wherein the players are warped into a different dimension. A place where players stand between their pellet and gun - live or die!

I took the game as if I'm a real soldier fighting for my life! Who wants to die anyway? ;] I keep the fierce within me as I'm holding my rifle while seeking for the best position where I could hit my opponents.

My knees were shaking as I heard the guns firing at zero visibility, they hid themselves very well at the vast jungle with their camouflage. All I could see are richochets rebouncing on where I was hiding!

I once move after hearing my teammates moving out and finally got out of the wooden obstacle which I used as a shiled while the rebels are storming me. Then I reached a "kubo" where I finally gain my edge, I thought of taking my enemies on a great angle while having a real bunker. But I found myself wrong when I was perfectly sniped at the leg, ouch! Because I exposed it to a dead angle where the sniper could see it. I raise my gun upward and immediately declare that I've been hit. I'll never forget it though it's such a great experience and I had fun!

Next time I'll make sure that I'm in an absolute cover because I don't want my voluptuous leg to be hit again. Hahaha! ;]

PSC Interview!

2009-05-17T20:16:00.000-07:00

Finally I posted the interview that I should have been done three months ago. I should have been posting interviews monthly. Nakakatamad maging editor at most of the time, that's why I give myself a break but everything becomes exciting once I gain the motivation to write after an interval!

It's like being away with your love one's and then finally having the pleasure of them after the cool-off? Hahaha! Gawin daw bang relationship? But seriously it works the same.. I'm happy that I finally pull-off once again a successful edition of my interview!

It's in the front page! http://www.pinoystarcraft.com/

You & Me!

2009-05-06T00:57:00.000-07:00

It's almost a month since the last time I've been with my girlfriend. It was the day when she decided to watch me play in a fierce "knock-out" basketball game, thus, just loss at the end. I was really passionate about playing basketball and my girlfriend is quite aware of it. There were even times before that we play together, perhaps we can't do it anymore since job caused the time constraint.

Regularly we talk but not the same as before; a minute for a day, five messages may come, and a lucky get together once a week. These conditions are killing the bond that we're used to. Can't do anything but to cope up with it.

But don't worry, I'll try to make our minute just like an hour by making the most out of it. I missed you! And I love you...

Music!

2009-05-04T20:34:00.000-07:00

Music is a visible thing, close your eyes, you will see - I've heard this from a friend and I firmly agree. It takes a genius to make one that's why it be should respected.

Rock, ballad, jazz, or rap - it may differ on how it sound but they have one thing in common, they're all made up of emotion! Music is a wonderful medium for expression. To be able to sing out different feelings on such is an amusing art. It sometimes serves as an outlet for one's soul to be free..

Play the music, not the instrument -- take it to your heart and you'll certainly be true. Sing to the top of your voice cords, growl as your rock out, beat it up with your fastest rap, whatever way, it is what you're about! May it be hatred or joy, at the end, euphoria awaits as you let the world know how you feel in a cool way!

Secret!

2009-05-01T07:23:00.000-07:00

Carry a secret to one's grave -- it's honorable if it happens. Secrets are sacred and yet important that's why it is being kept. It is something that would really matter. It could be a catalyst that can start a reaction, a pseudo idea in order to make a mislead, a scar that occurred in the past, or a plot which is about to unfold. These are just few conceptions of why it is being concealed as confidential.

Though the very essence of telling it to a confidant makes it not a secret anymore. It is being revealed in a very sense and literal manner. It was told, and it could be told - that's the premise and it has the same chance of being unveil.. No guarantee, come worse, it could boomerang as a blackmail.

Telling a secret is like playing with fire.. So better not get close to it!

Pomelo!

2009-04-30T05:08:00.001-07:00

I just had two whole pomelo today! I am so into fruits because I believe it has nutritional and vitamin contents which are healthy. As long as it is available, I won't hesitate to eat.

Too much of everything is poison -- I don't give a shit! It's PRUTAS, you know? Haha!

Life!

2009-04-28T21:18:00.001-07:00

Everyone has a misery of its own. No people in this world has no problem, even the most powerful man alive has a recession to solve. =D

We can't be too happy in this life because we are meant to deal with problems however we are gifted with skills and talents to overcome obstacles. It is indeed hard though sometimes we commit mistakes and yet dig our own graves which makes life harder.

To err is human -- we humans are entitled to make errors. Certainly somebody is going to be affected. It could be affective in so many ways even though it is committed in a one way street or the other way around. No one is to blame nonetheless we'll never learn, charging it to experience or keeping it as a lesson are the best things that could be done.

Life is beautiful but it has flaws as well like humans. We are living in a diverse world with different thoughts and acts - it's unavoidable. Challenges are there to hunt, if we're not yet found, we have yet to find it by ourselves along the long road ahead. Just be ready!

Lesson!

2009-04-28T00:51:00.000-07:00

Sunday Club League - DLF Fighting Stallions has been eliminated. The team was derailed out of the final four contention last Saturday, April 25th. The only seeded team which has been out of the play-off.

For the second consecutive year, beaten twice on a twice to beat advantage, perhaps the so called advantage has an opposite effect! It has been the story and yet it unfolds with the same script.

The damn full-court defense killed us again. For God's sake we need a ball handler to bail us out from the deep shit! We still have a half a year to recruit before the second conference starts. I'm looking forward to overcome it, we'll get out of this plight.

We'll be back.. But for now, yeah! We need a break to think about the adjustments that we should make.. :|

Hell It's About Time! ;]

2009-04-24T02:57:00.000-07:00

It's been six days since the last encounter. Finally this is the last day before the much anticipated "sudden death" game which will happen tomorrow. I can't get wait to teach them a lesson, something that they'll never forget.

I want this win badly and I'm so hot now in my chair that I really want to show what I've got. I think I wouldn't be able to sleep tight tonight though I very much need it. I can't wait for another twenty-four hours! I want to show them all that we're the best! They just luck-out last week.

I've sworn a year ago that "We'll be the champion next season..." And It's about time to fulfill it! They just unleashed the beast within us, we are like predators who are hungry for blood.. They have no choice now, we're going to take them out. ;]

Third Day Sucks!

2009-04-21T21:55:00.000-07:00

I started the day with a fever.. Argh! And the fact that it is raining throughout the day, it hinders me from working-out. I'll just rest, perhaps that's the best thing that I could do for today.

Just thought of.. Resting is one way also of conditioning! Zzzz..

Second Day of Training Program!

2009-04-21T02:20:00.000-07:00

I started yesterday to prepare for the the knock-out game this coming Saturday. I regularly condition my body to stay in shape but I have to work like a horse this time around because two of my teammates will be in absence on our next game (damn Boracay!) which could be our final game for the season if we lose.

I woke early to jog the long road of C3 (highway heading Manila harbor) for about an hour afterward I lift some dumbbells then set to trim my meals for this week. It's quite hard though I have to make sacrifices because I wanted to win the championship! It's all about determination! SO BE IT!

DLF Fighting Stallions Facing Elimination!

2009-04-19T19:09:00.000-07:00

Sunday Club League - 19th of April, we fought with the Red Team and it was a tough game. They utilized their speed to the max until they brought us to our knees. Catching breath deep and yet facing the fact that we lose the game was a dagger to our hearts.

Although we got defeated we still have a chance to move forward to the next round. Come this Saturday, it will be a sudden death game, a grudge match between two teams again.

I talked to the head coach and owner who happens to be my father. We discussed about the adjustments that should be made in order to win the up coming game. We analyzed every mistake that we committed thus thought of ways wherein we could take advantage of their weaknesses.

The battle is always within the mind -- never will allow ourselves to lose. We'll redeem ourselves because there will be no tomorrow for us. We're going to battle it out whole-heartedly! It's a do or die!

Lightning Never Strikes Twice In The Same Place!

2009-04-17T23:07:00.000-07:00

Sunday Club League - Just like last year.. We're going to have a face-off with the Red Team (defending champion) at the post-elimination. It has the same set-up just like a year ago, we have twice to beat advantage over them though last year we got beaten twice. Shame on us! Haha.

Lightning never strikes twice in the same place -- we will not allow it to happen once more. We'll emerge victorious tomorrow! Final four, here we come!

Fighting Stallions! ;]

I'm All Ears!

2009-04-17T08:55:00.000-07:00

I just noticed that I'm fond of watching talk show programs. It's interesting to listen to a sensible discussion wherein different prospective is shared. Perhaps it's because I'm a good listener that's why I enjoy much. I'm all ears! ;]

Yet you'll be able to hear other people's outlooks in life that could serve to be an inspiration or it could be a lesson which can be useful. A talk show opens the lives of many people in a gesture wherein guests are drifted to a good conversation that makes it more captive.

The wider the discussion could get, the more it becomes informative in a sense that talking gets more deep and sensitive - personal experience. A talk with fruitful ending bears wisdom.

Dream!

2009-04-16T07:44:00.002-07:00

One day, I'll be able to afford an international flight with Korean Air! I'll make that dream come true.. ;]

I'm Longing For It!

2009-04-14T18:17:00.000-07:00

"When the day is over
I wanna love you like you did to me
Mou dame demo ii mucha demo ii
Kui no nai you na jinsei
Watashi rashisa torimodoshi
Arukidasu yo

There will be an answer..."

Grip!

2009-04-14T10:06:00.000-07:00

I'm holding it tight.. I don't want to let go but I'm getting tired.. I'll climb! I will!!

Tiresome Monday!

2009-04-13T03:44:00.001-07:00

I've been to a four day vacation at Nasugbu, Batangas. It has been fun and yet tiring as well; beach, volleyball, swimming pool, word factory, card game, eating, and drinking.. It has been quite of a break! I love holy week, thank God! <3

Exhaustion did accumulate and my body ached. Though life must continue..

Morning - I promised my younger brother to take him to the basketball court. Yes, I stick with my word. We went to sweat our butts thus we enjoyed. Definitely there is always a price to pay and yet it hurts more.

Afternoon - I promised my gf that when I come back to Manila, we'll go out to the mall. Yes, I'm a man of my word even though I'm tired and I really need a pillow. I was an hour late though she understood why. (indeed it's understandable, XD)

We had lunch at a Japanese restaurant. After that I bought her a pair of new rubber shoes then she treat me back at the cinema to watch dragon ball. Haha! The movie was off the original story based on manga nonetheless I just had a nap inside the cinema. Not really because my gf is waking me up.

After everything.. I'm home and tired.. Bed time! Sarap.. Finally! x.x

Hopeful!

2009-04-02T16:19:00.001-07:00

Challenge!

2009-04-01T17:11:00.000-07:00

"We can't never be too happy in this life" -from the song With A Smile by Eraserheads.

Life is really unfair to begin with. It could be scale in different aspects and magnitudes. Some are rich and some are poor when they're born, isn't not fair? There are many comparisons to bring up with but that's enough to be said.

Well.. It's what you call challenge in life. Though where else side you'll be, problem will still exist. It's constant, even the richest man in the world has an headache of its own.

As long as we're breathing, we are meant to be friends with problems, it will stick good thus not going to leave us. That's the way it is and we have to cope up with it.

God just want us to be strong while we are alive. He wanted us to be strong and yet strive throughout the challenges he'll give us. Sometimes life is so harsh to us but merely that's how life teaches lesson, tough and painful but still we have to fight in order to live what is called life.

Sometimes it's hard to understand, and we question God. It's a never ending battle so we have to be always prepared to fight challenges in life - it will forge us to be come a better person. There are times which it takes a toll on us but we should choose to fight rather than be defeated even though it's really difficult.

Albeit your down on your knees, exert all your energy to stand up, don't quit, and give it a try.

FIGHT!

Slowly But Surely!

2009-03-31T18:49:00.000-07:00

Everyday I'm making progress. I could now feel the improvement, it may take some time but I'll patiently wait. I'm satisfied and I'll continue working hard. I know I'm mentally strong. :)

Argh!

2009-03-30T17:08:00.000-07:00

I can't barely move.. My body aches. But this wouldn't stop me, JAG FIGHTING! :c

2x!

2009-03-30T01:19:00.000-07:00

This week I'll work my ass the hardest! Grr! ^^;

Perseverance!

2009-03-27T17:19:00.000-07:00

It's all about fighting despite the heavy load on one's shoulder. Determination which surpasses the limitation thus pushing more until getting what is opt to do. Enduring all the challenges which makes it hard though it makes victory sweet when it is reach at the end.

I'm near it, just wait.