Apparently, there is a UAAP rule which states that "no two foreigners can play at the same time". Did ADMU violate that rule? I hope not. Click on the link for more details. (Blog title taken from the same article-just making sure I don't plagiarise).
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/sports/view_article.php?article_id=79300
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Saturday, July 28, 2007
The Tradition that is the Ateneo-La Salle UAAP Games
And then there were two.
The Ateneo-La Salle matches are always the most exciting ones in a UAAP season even surpassing that of the best of three finals (that is, if they're not competing head to head for the top positions as well, which is far more exciting because of the risk of the UAAP crown and the bragging rights the school gets). With the suspension last year, I was both happy that there is justice and disappointed because I wouldn't be able to see the arch-enemies and rivals play.
I remember when I was a freshman (at ADMU) and got the chance of watching the two championship games we won (Hey, I got to sing the school song so proudly I literally held my head high). You can really feel the school spirit inside the the Araneta Coliseum where it's all green and blue and the crowds roar with every shot and are tense with every second. People outside would know by the looks of the faces of the audience which school won when the spectators rush out of the arena after the final scores have been announced.
It's always hard to get tickets on at least two games/season that the two teams beat each one out. So sometimes, it's better watching them on TV than being stuck in the traffic in Cubao before and after the game. But given the chance, I'd still watch it live because it's really different when you're THERE.
I was able to catch the first and last few minutes of the game last Thursday when it ended with an overtime. I was in a hurry to go home so didn't watch the OT anymore.
Anyway, we won! Yehey! UAAP is not UAAP without Ateneo-La Salle games (admit it non-Ateneans and non-LaSallites!). There were smale scale betting in the office. So many who went to the pantry on the last minutes of the game. Watching it on TV with fellow Ateneans and LaSallites was enjoyful. Our team should do more practice so that we'll still win on the next game. Make us proud!
I have nothing wrong against La Salle. It's all a game, no more and nothing personal. At the end of the day, La Salle was sorely missed last season so welcome back and see you in the next game!
This is THE UAAP tradition- Ateneo-La Salle games. When everyone gathers in front of the TV and cheer for their teams! There will always be betting, the whole family going to the Araneta and filling it up at the few rare occasions, politicians and stars watching the game, scalpers with overpriced tickets (how did they manage to have their hands on those tickets? Insider perhaps), fights among players during and outside the games, shouting and cursing of the coaches which eventually lead to technical fouls, students and alumni buying player jerseys and jackets and wearing face paint, kids who haven't reached high school but have been exposed and are trained to side with a team, some people taking it too personally while others are indifferent. I'm loving all of these.
ONE BIG FIGHT!
The Ateneo-La Salle matches are always the most exciting ones in a UAAP season even surpassing that of the best of three finals (that is, if they're not competing head to head for the top positions as well, which is far more exciting because of the risk of the UAAP crown and the bragging rights the school gets). With the suspension last year, I was both happy that there is justice and disappointed because I wouldn't be able to see the arch-enemies and rivals play.
I remember when I was a freshman (at ADMU) and got the chance of watching the two championship games we won (Hey, I got to sing the school song so proudly I literally held my head high). You can really feel the school spirit inside the the Araneta Coliseum where it's all green and blue and the crowds roar with every shot and are tense with every second. People outside would know by the looks of the faces of the audience which school won when the spectators rush out of the arena after the final scores have been announced.
It's always hard to get tickets on at least two games/season that the two teams beat each one out. So sometimes, it's better watching them on TV than being stuck in the traffic in Cubao before and after the game. But given the chance, I'd still watch it live because it's really different when you're THERE.
I was able to catch the first and last few minutes of the game last Thursday when it ended with an overtime. I was in a hurry to go home so didn't watch the OT anymore.
Anyway, we won! Yehey! UAAP is not UAAP without Ateneo-La Salle games (admit it non-Ateneans and non-LaSallites!). There were smale scale betting in the office. So many who went to the pantry on the last minutes of the game. Watching it on TV with fellow Ateneans and LaSallites was enjoyful. Our team should do more practice so that we'll still win on the next game. Make us proud!
I have nothing wrong against La Salle. It's all a game, no more and nothing personal. At the end of the day, La Salle was sorely missed last season so welcome back and see you in the next game!
This is THE UAAP tradition- Ateneo-La Salle games. When everyone gathers in front of the TV and cheer for their teams! There will always be betting, the whole family going to the Araneta and filling it up at the few rare occasions, politicians and stars watching the game, scalpers with overpriced tickets (how did they manage to have their hands on those tickets? Insider perhaps), fights among players during and outside the games, shouting and cursing of the coaches which eventually lead to technical fouls, students and alumni buying player jerseys and jackets and wearing face paint, kids who haven't reached high school but have been exposed and are trained to side with a team, some people taking it too personally while others are indifferent. I'm loving all of these.
ONE BIG FIGHT!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Spice Girls in Manila and a "Thriller" Performance
Wanna see the Spice Girls live? Then vote to make Manila a "spice" city. Thanks for your support! http://www.thespicegirls.com/en/index_us.html
And if you haven't seen one of the most watched videos on YouTube lately, click on this link http://www.thedailyreel.com/spotlight/coffee-break/archive/2007/07/20/prison-inmates-perform-thriller -a "Thriller" performance (you won't see MJ here). Almost 1500 Cebu inmates executing the number perfectly and winning praises from YouTube viewers around the world. They have other videos as well. Try "Sister Act- Hail holy queen", "Prisoners Dancing and Marching" (to the tune of Bebot by BEP) and "The Jumbo Hot Dog".
And if you haven't seen one of the most watched videos on YouTube lately, click on this link http://www.thedailyreel.com/spotlight/coffee-break/archive/2007/07/20/prison-inmates-perform-thriller -a "Thriller" performance (you won't see MJ here). Almost 1500 Cebu inmates executing the number perfectly and winning praises from YouTube viewers around the world. They have other videos as well. Try "Sister Act- Hail holy queen", "Prisoners Dancing and Marching" (to the tune of Bebot by BEP) and "The Jumbo Hot Dog".
Monday, July 23, 2007
Clean up your closet. It's time to let go...
No. This is nothing deep. I mean the statement literally. Go to your closet, and separate those items of clothing you don't wear. I know. I know. Sometimes, it's hard to let go of some pieces, for sentimental reasons probably. But hello?! If there's holes on it here and there, then throw it away (or use it as a rag or something). If the hole is not that big, maybe you could give it away to less fortunate relatives perhaps, to orphanages or to other organizations-they'd be happy to have that shirt which has been sitting on your cabinet for who knows how many months or years (does it even fit you?). But if it has so big of a hole, then please, do not, i repeat, do not donate it.
My sisters (I have 3) and I have a number of closets for all our stuffs. We share most of the clothes like pants and blouses (lucky, things fit for all of us, huh?) so it's okay. In the recent months however, our wardrobe count have increased geometrically with all the purchases my eldest sister Jany have made. Not that we have so many clothes; but, we don't get rid of stuff that easily, unless necessary of course. Well, now we have to, because it's so hard when it's full of stuff you don't wear.
When the clothes do not fit you right, don't put it in your closet. For me, it's better that you have a closet with a few things that look good on you than with so many others which just don't look right. If it's something you think you'll wear again, then think of when the last time you wore that shirt. If it's too long ago, don't think twice on it because more likely than not, you won't wear it anymore.
But classic pieces. Jeans with nice cuts that fit right. Blouses that you can wear over and over again (the plain ones) and flatter your body type. Invest on those and even dresses- you'll never know when the next affair would be. And with shoes, well, make sure you have a comfy flat pair you can wear for malls or for long walks and which you could use with that nice dress you have.
Believe me. It feels so good when you feel good about yourself which you will definitely feel when you look good. It's time to clean up that closet of yours.
My sisters (I have 3) and I have a number of closets for all our stuffs. We share most of the clothes like pants and blouses (lucky, things fit for all of us, huh?) so it's okay. In the recent months however, our wardrobe count have increased geometrically with all the purchases my eldest sister Jany have made. Not that we have so many clothes; but, we don't get rid of stuff that easily, unless necessary of course. Well, now we have to, because it's so hard when it's full of stuff you don't wear.
When the clothes do not fit you right, don't put it in your closet. For me, it's better that you have a closet with a few things that look good on you than with so many others which just don't look right. If it's something you think you'll wear again, then think of when the last time you wore that shirt. If it's too long ago, don't think twice on it because more likely than not, you won't wear it anymore.
But classic pieces. Jeans with nice cuts that fit right. Blouses that you can wear over and over again (the plain ones) and flatter your body type. Invest on those and even dresses- you'll never know when the next affair would be. And with shoes, well, make sure you have a comfy flat pair you can wear for malls or for long walks and which you could use with that nice dress you have.
Believe me. It feels so good when you feel good about yourself which you will definitely feel when you look good. It's time to clean up that closet of yours.
Tammy Faye is dead
The day after that interview where I first and last saw her, Tammy Faye died. Could it be that her family knew it (you know what) was coming and then request for ET to do one last interview? Hmmm...May her soul rest in peace and may she have that juicy hamburger she craves at last.
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20047652,00.html
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20047652,00.html
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Eat and Die Hard 4.0
Just came home from dinner out and movie with HS friends- my bestest friends. We had a fantastic time as always (Tim-send the pictures soon so I can post it!). Haven't seen them since last month and it's fun to get together again. We celebrated three occasions tonight-two birthdays for Lawrence and Jumie and one to congratulate Kesmin for passing the recent CPA exam. Celebration was simple, just brought some food to Bellevue subdivision's clubhouse and ate everything we can get into our stomach. Hehe. The wait for the latecomer/s (Lawrence-hint hint) was well worth it for all the food prepared (more correctly, ordered). Well, Louise cooked some really yummy stuff for Lawrence - a combination of pasta with basil (sided with bread with blue cheese spread) and tender chicken breasts fried in herbed bread crumbs and baked in tomato sauce and a generous amount of grated cheese. We also had a seafood pizza from Yellow Cab, Mango Bravo from Conti's, and Blueberry cheesecake from Divine Desserts (who supplies to UCC). Unfortunately, near the end of the meal, with all the chit chats we had and all the air in the stomach for laughing hard on jokes (funny, corny or both), we weren't able to touch the pistachio ice cream and salad. 
(hiding before Lawrence arrives)
(surprise!!!)We went straight to Trinoma to catch Die Hard 4.0. The movie was action packed from start to finish. Hang on to your arm rest as Agent Mcclane kills all the bad guys single handedly. Scene to scene, the movie will prove itself worthy of the title. Bruce Willis emerges strong in every one of them, there isn't any point you'll see him tired. I loved the scene where all speeding cars from eastside and westside meet under a tunnel. That's the scene where John Mcclane may have died from car crash and there's a car flying just above him-woohoo! The movie is all about Bruce Willis, I don't like him, but this movie may change my mind. Die hard Mcclane! Surprisingly good!
Saturday, July 21, 2007
in·san·i·ty
I learned a new word yesterday at an office Service Excellence training- INSANITY. Today, I know an extended definition of the word which meant just "crazy" to me before.
New definition: "Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result".
Are you insane???
New definition: "Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result".
Are you insane???
Who is Tammy Faye?
I was watching Entertainment Tonight last night when I caught the news of Tammy Faye's inoperable cancer. I don't want to start blogging on a sad story but I just can't help it. Anyway, when you search her name in google, you'd get about a million pages about her, and I'd usually look for a result from Wikipedia.com since it's more comprehensive. Tammy Faye is a Christian evangelist and TV personality. She is "known for wearing heavy makeup and mascara".
What caught my attention was the fact that in a world and culture that has so many girls obsessing to get thin even when they're not that fat (count me in), there's someone somewhere who can't eat a hamburger but wants to devour one. She's now down to a frail 62 lbs. Check this link: http://www.tammyfaye.com/note20070716.asp
Tammy can't eat much since doing so will give her a hard time breathing. Her colon cancer has now spread to her lungs and is inoperable. She has requested her family not to tell her how long she'll survive. She is a strong woman and believes she'll go straight to heaven after death.
Can't place myself in her shoes. I don't know I would feel if I'm in her place, just waiting for my death sentence, the time when I'd be struggling to breath air, black out and die. On a side note, my grandpa died of the disease a few years back and I dreamt of him last night. I miss him and wish he was here...
What caught my attention was the fact that in a world and culture that has so many girls obsessing to get thin even when they're not that fat (count me in), there's someone somewhere who can't eat a hamburger but wants to devour one. She's now down to a frail 62 lbs. Check this link: http://www.tammyfaye.com/note20070716.asp
Tammy can't eat much since doing so will give her a hard time breathing. Her colon cancer has now spread to her lungs and is inoperable. She has requested her family not to tell her how long she'll survive. She is a strong woman and believes she'll go straight to heaven after death.
Can't place myself in her shoes. I don't know I would feel if I'm in her place, just waiting for my death sentence, the time when I'd be struggling to breath air, black out and die. On a side note, my grandpa died of the disease a few years back and I dreamt of him last night. I miss him and wish he was here...
New blog
Wow. This blog's neat. I'm loving it. Definitely better than Multiply so I'll switch to this now. I've been looking for a blog where I can post pictures with the blog entry itself. My multiply account doesn't allow that because it separates the pictures from the text. Does it? I'm not so sure since I'm too lazy finding that out and I prefer having things ready to use. So there...
No wonder my eldest sister Janylaine using Blogger...will post entries soon!!! This will be my new home!
No wonder my eldest sister Janylaine using Blogger...will post entries soon!!! This will be my new home!
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