EyRa: July 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

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Friday, July 17, 2009

Top TEN Things I Realized While Watching The PBA Finals

I don't watch the PBA if it's not a PUREFOODS game. I can't see any excitment in the game even if I know that other teams are more athletic than PUREFOODS. There's just something special in a PUREFOOD's game that you can't turn off your TV even if they're leading by a gazillion of points - and I want to credit Ryan G for always making every game a big win for the team. Anyways, this post is not about PUREFOODS or RYAN G. but the recently concluded PBA Fiesta Conference. Here are the things I have observed during the series between GINEBRA and SAN MIGUEL.

10. Lia Cruz is just effing HOT I would like to start a fans club honoring her.

9. The voice of Patricia Bermudez-Hizon during the awarding ceremonies while she's calling all the SMB players is just so annoying. The PA announcer should be the one doing the job.

8. MVP Jayjay Helterbrand has been playing hurt all series long due to a hamstring injury. I love the character of the guy. Meanwhile, all Mark Caguioa can do right now is shoot a commercial and show off his hairstyle in public while his nursing his sore pussy.

7. I kinda miss the voice of Ed Picson doing a PBA Finals game. Mico Halili is the best in the BUSINESS right now considering the monickers and the statements he invented like "the man with a million moves", "miracle of biblical proportion", "a precarious one point lead", "extra rice company" and my favorite - "The Championship Capital of the Philippines".

6. Seriously, Mick Pennisi is a white version of LAMAR ODOM.

5. Chris PACANA of Ginebra and CAV'S Delonte West has something in common. They looked like the characters in ABS-CBN's "Kambal Sa Uma".

4. With the roster of San Miguel, I don't know how Arwind santos will fit in next season but one thing is for sure, ARWIND will just be an average PBA player because that team is already loaded with talents and stars. And DEYM Burger King for initiating that move.

3. Do you know what the GINEBRA FAN told Danny Ildefonso that made the basketball player went berserk? I have a clue: "Danny, laos ka na. Mag-alaga ka na lang ng baboy!!! B-MEG...B-MEG..."

2. Ginebra has been given all chances to win the title but they still came up short. They have home court advantage, NBA-caliber import and most importantly, they're playing with an 8-man team in every posession - 5 players and 3 referees.

1. Whether it's GINEBRA or SAN MIG who won the title, it doesnt matter to the crowd and to all the PBA fans. They were treated to a great series with all the drama and excitement that happened. And for sure, next conference will be a great battle again of all the teams. I'm WISHING, HOPING, PRAYING and expecting that the RYAN GREGORIO MAGIC will work next conference for PUREFOODS.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Long Time Coming

January 12. It's a Monday filled with so much hope for me. I was walking in an unfamiliar territory. I see people chatting, doing their thing and probably busy with their own lives. I just keep on walking. It's the longest journey of my life but I know it would be worth it. Songs of Kanye West and Fort Minor running in my head that time. Finally, I reached my destination and I told myself, welcome to the rat race.

It's been 6 months. It's been the best 6 months of my life. I met different people, not just ordinary people but great ones. I worked for the first time. And yeah, for the first time I have to take a bigger responsibility.. Enough for all the childish acts, it's time for me to be a man. It's time to prove that I can be in a situation I can excel and I can prove others that I am not hopeless. I was given six months to do everything. For six months, I did. I felt like I was on top of the world. I felt a kind of happiness I can't compare. It's satisfying to my part. When the six months was over, they gave me a chance to go on and pursue a career but I decided that six months is enough. I also need to think about myself. It's like the sports of boxing - a boxer should retire not because he is already marred by injury but while his greatness is still fresh on people's mind.

The company where I worked has been very kind to me. There were ups and down but nevertheless, I considered the office as my home - my comfort zone. People there were just so nice. I forgot every bad thing I have in my past when I'm working. I was determined and I was very passionate. I guess that's what would happen when you are working with people who are mature enough to know how life sucks and how it could fucked you up every single night.

I've been part of a team- different teams. It only means one thing - I need to cooperate which is one thing I hate doing before. Everyday, I considered my teammates as my mentor. I have high respect for them. Experience taught them how to succeed and how to be matured individuals and I told myself that one day I would also have that kind of sense of responsibility that they have right now. When there's a team, there's a coach - and boy ours is really is Phil Jackson-esque. A motivator I would say and unpredictable. Seriously, I never met such a person who believes in me more than how I look into myself. Such a great experience being in that team. Our manager is also nice. Despite what I've been hearing from other people, I have high respect for her. She reminds me of my college girlfriend.

Lastly, the office is where I found contentment. Life does not have to be full of ambition and aspirations. I learned that I would get the satisfaction I would want and the happiness I deserve if I learn how to accept things the way it's being given to me. I get to know myself better. Control my emotions and learn. Yeah, learn everyday even though there is competition. I have worked hard everyday and I know that even if I keep doing the same thing, it won't guarantee me of high stats or commendations but the best thing is that I gained respect from people and I learned how to survive.

I'm much prepared now. I'm now equipped with experience , though little, I believe in the cliche it's the best teacher in life.

I did not quit. I'm still walking right now. I'm still on my journey and I know that I just need to hit a pit stop somewhere to assert myself. I would keep those memories from my past. They would serve as my guiding light. It's been six months, totally a roller coaster ride.

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PS: I found love in the office - that's another story though. =)

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Hindi Ka Kawalan

Hindi ko kailangan ng GIRLFRIEND.
Kailangan ko lang pala ng tao na gagawa ng maliliit na bagay sa mundo para maging masaya ako. Gusto kong maging almusal sa umaga ang text niya na "Good Morning" at maging energy booster ang salita niya na "Have a Nice Day".

Hindi ko Kailangang ng GIRLFRIEND.
Kailangan ko lang ng tao na nasa tabi ko kapag gusto kong umiyak at haplos pa lang ng malambot niyang kamay ay kakalma na ang pag-iisip ko.

Hindi ko Kailangan ng GIRLFRIEND.
Kailangan ko lang ng tao na ipaparamdam sa akin na mahalaga ako. Na sa kabila ng nakakapagod na araw ay sasalubong sa akin ay yakap niya na papawi sa lahat ng pawis at paghihirap ko sa buhay.

Hindi ko Kailangan ng GIRLFRIEND.
Kailangan ko lang ng tao na marunong umintindi. Bigla akong hahalikan kahit walang dahilan. At ngiti niya ang magiging baon sa pagharap ko sa lahat ng pagsubok sa buhay.

Hindi ko Kailangan ng GIRLFRIEND.
Kailangan ko lang ng tao na kukumpleto sa araw ko. Kailangan ko lang na may kasama ako sa buhay dahil sawa na ako na palaging mag-isa. KAilang ko ng karamay. Kailangan ko ng kakampi. Hindi GIRLFRIEND kundi kaibigan. Kailangan ko ng tao na magmamahal sa akin hindi dahil responsibilidad ang magmahal ngunit dahil isa itong pangangailangan.