PBA...Live!

me, first time at Smart Araneta

Finally, I was able to watch a PBA game live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Though it is not my favorite team whose playing, which is Ginebra, me and my dates still had fun. We have three free tickets c/o Ms. Jelyn of Alaska Milk Corp. The game was between Alaska and SanMig Mixers. Obviously, we have to cheer for Alaska but I love most of the Mixers player, especially Mark Pingris. But I can't cheer for them because our seats are on the Alaska side. There were people giving out balloons that you can use to cheer your team, red for Alaska and blue for Mixers. The game started earlier than what was indicated at the tickets so a fewer crowd was there when it's time.When the players from both team enter the arena to do some warm-ups everybody got crazy. Drums are banging and people are shouting/cheering. I want to be compose as possible since I don't want the cameras catching me at my craziest when they start shooting at my side. But it's impossible. You will get carried away with the crowd. On the first half of the game I was only clapping when Alaska scores.Waving my balloon once in a while when it's a good shot. But on the second half, especially on the last quarter I was already standing and shouting and booing when it is necessary. It was a close game. We lose by two points (ha, ha, ha) but it was still a great game. Well, it's a best-of-5 game so Alaska has still pretty good chances to make it to the finals. Which I wish to be a Ginebra vs. Alaska battle so that we can ask for more free tickets and watch Ginebra in action. 

our free tickets

my date, Gie

and my other date, my husband

the pba jumbotron

my very enthusiastic husband

the Alaska Aces

the San Mig Mixers

we were just behind the commentators

Alaska drummers

those guys slingshot t-shirts to the audience every game time-out

somewhere there sits Bossing Vic, cheering for his son-in law, Mark Pingris

enjoying the game

PBA in action

the 'Gatas Republik'

completing the tradition of watching live games, eating hotdog! a dream come true!

final score

I really wish to be back here to watch more games

the 'Gatas Republik' still in high spirits after the game

Amazing Mirko is Amazing

Here is my 6 years old nephew's amazing feat as he performs one of the challenges in the show "Minute To Win It'. He did it on his first try.


                                        

Friday Letters

Dear Blogging World, I'm back! But still taking it slow. Duties are still piling up. But I missed blogging that is why I'm here again. Dear Body Weight, I am losing you and I am very happy. Yehey! Twice a week running at the park, Zumba dancing almost every night and once a month fun run really helps. Forget about dieting, I really can't do that. I love eating. At least I am compensating my 'katakawan' with serious exercises (chos!). Dear Running, I am in love with you. I never thought that I would even like you. Me, being my usual clumsy self, never thought that I would grow an athletic bone (chos ulit!) in my body. Seriously, finishing 5K races are unbelievable feat for me.My friends are urging me to push my limits by trying the 10K category but I think I am not yet ready. One more 5K race and a few more practice runs at the park and soon I am good to go. Dear Running Shoes, I love you! You are a very reliable partner in my new found passion. Dear Daughter, At last you're enrolled. I am very proud of you accomplishing your enrollment by yourself. It really makes you an adult. But don't make haste, enjoy college. I love you. Dear Husband, Nevermind! Dear Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Goodbye. You are too expensive for me. Coby Kyros see you soon. Dear Someone, Are you performing some kind of voodoo magic again? You keep on pestering my every day life. I can't stop thinking about you. I'm pretty sure I moved on and forgot about anything resembling you. So why the ugly reminiscing and (un)romantic dreams...errr nightmare? Evaporate and be gone...forever! Dear Money, I think I am losing at this 'Hide n' Seek' game you're playing. You are good and I suck! Have some pity, please.   :-(  

3 Favorites in 1 TVC

Three of my favorites in the world in one TV commercial: Parokya ni Edgar, Ramon Bautista and Nescafe 3-in-1 original. Yummy!

Queuing at PUP...An Old News

I saw this report last night about the long lines of incoming freshmen at PUP. Well, this is not new. As an alumni I know how my alma mater was tagged as Pilahan University of the Phils. In all my four years at PUP queuing is something that would always remind me of my school. And now my daughter is an incoming 'Iskolar ng Bayan' and she's now experiencing the perils of enrolling at PUP. And the worse part is only the students are allowed to enter the campus. During my time I got to enroll with my parents assisting me or taking my place on the long lines when I get tired or it gets too hot under the sun. But I guess it's for the better. They will learn to be independent since they are embarking on a more serious studies. I just hope that the PUP administration will somehow find solutions to this long ordeal.