i attended this running clinic by renowned tri-athlete and coach Ani De Leon last week at the fort. it was quite an experience. it's only a two hour course but i actually learned a lot. i learned that i have to unlearn a lot of bad running habits. hehe.
i didn't expect that there's so much science in running. now i'm back to square one.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
zamboanga rebels 2009-2010 - my other league
my line-up for my other league (Ang Pantasya ni Kuya). two injured players in my roster - antawn jamison and blake griffin. tsk tsk. my fault. i wasn't able to update my draft rankings. too busy last week. o well, at least i have chris paul.
Chris Paul
Caron Butler
Baron Davis
Antawn Jamison
Josh Smith
Nene Hilario
Al Horford
Rasheed Wallace
Blake Griffin
Luol Deng
Trevor Ariza
Mike Miller
Peja Stojakovic
i still think this line-up can be upgraded. i better start looking into the free agent market.
Chris Paul
Caron Butler
Baron Davis
Antawn Jamison
Josh Smith
Nene Hilario
Al Horford
Rasheed Wallace
Blake Griffin
Luol Deng
Trevor Ariza
Mike Miller
Peja Stojakovic
i still think this line-up can be upgraded. i better start looking into the free agent market.
zamboanga rebels 2009-2010
presenting my line up for the cersa 2009-2010 nba fantasy league season.
Kevin Durant
Gerald Wallace
Carmelo Anthony
Nene Hilario
Jason Terry
Al Harrington
Leandro Barbosa
Jermaine O'Neal
Chris Duhon
Tayshaun Prince
Grant Hill
Ryan Gomes
hmmmm. i'm happy with my picks. this year could be my year. haha.
thanks to johnb and cris cruz for being wonderful hosts in bulacan. sarap ng sisig sa orange resto. next year ulit.
Kevin Durant
Gerald Wallace
Carmelo Anthony
Nene Hilario
Jason Terry
Al Harrington
Leandro Barbosa
Jermaine O'Neal
Chris Duhon
Tayshaun Prince
Grant Hill
Ryan Gomes
hmmmm. i'm happy with my picks. this year could be my year. haha.
thanks to johnb and cris cruz for being wonderful hosts in bulacan. sarap ng sisig sa orange resto. next year ulit.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
cinemanila 09
please support cinemanila 09. it's currently on-going. you still have until sunday.
http://cinemanila.org/
http://cinemanila.org/
who gave the green light?
from one of my fav local sports writer tommy manotic...
http://sports.inquirer.net/sport/basketball/view/20091022-231575/Who-gave-the-green-light
yeng guiao is an ass. the rough play and flagrant fouls were definitely triggered by the japeth aguilar issue and the trashing of the powerade team by smart gilas last month. the pba (especially the teams) should be thanking smart gilas for the improved attendance and tv ratings. who watches pba nowadays??? i watch the philippine cup only becoz of smart gilas.
i still like the whopper though. i'm actually craving for it now.
http://sports.inquirer.net/sport/basketball/view/20091022-231575/Who-gave-the-green-light
yeng guiao is an ass. the rough play and flagrant fouls were definitely triggered by the japeth aguilar issue and the trashing of the powerade team by smart gilas last month. the pba (especially the teams) should be thanking smart gilas for the improved attendance and tv ratings. who watches pba nowadays??? i watch the philippine cup only becoz of smart gilas.
i still like the whopper though. i'm actually craving for it now.
cineeuropa 09 in review
quick notes on the three films i watched last cineeuropa 09.
[rec] (Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, Spain 2007)
it is the orginal and far superior version of quarantine (the us remake). the film is kind of short, only 75 mins long, but it will stay in your head for a long time.
S certy nejsou zerty (Give the Devil His Due, Hynek Bocan, Czech Republic 1984)
this film is basically a screwed up fairy tale. it's interesting (and hilarious) coz hell is perceived in a different way. hell isn't that bad at all.
Mein name ist Eugen (Rascals on the Road, Michael Steiner, Swizerland, 2006)
this swiss film is fun to watch. witty, entertaining, and engaging.
[rec] (Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, Spain 2007)
it is the orginal and far superior version of quarantine (the us remake). the film is kind of short, only 75 mins long, but it will stay in your head for a long time.
S certy nejsou zerty (Give the Devil His Due, Hynek Bocan, Czech Republic 1984)
this film is basically a screwed up fairy tale. it's interesting (and hilarious) coz hell is perceived in a different way. hell isn't that bad at all.
Mein name ist Eugen (Rascals on the Road, Michael Steiner, Swizerland, 2006)
this swiss film is fun to watch. witty, entertaining, and engaging.
pelicula 09 in review
i only watched two films but the two are among the best films ive seen this year.
la zona is a powerful and gripping thriller that touches the social contrast in a third world big city like mexico. i find it hard to believe that this is the first feature film of its director Rodrigo Pla. he will only get better. watch out.
caotica ana is a film on reincarnation and unending love. this film by acclaimed director julio medem got mixed reviews but i personally like it. it is beautifully filmed and charlotte rampling(lead character) is still a sight to behold.
hail to the spanish and latin america film makers. of all the film festivals, pelicula is still my favorite.
la zona is a powerful and gripping thriller that touches the social contrast in a third world big city like mexico. i find it hard to believe that this is the first feature film of its director Rodrigo Pla. he will only get better. watch out.
caotica ana is a film on reincarnation and unending love. this film by acclaimed director julio medem got mixed reviews but i personally like it. it is beautifully filmed and charlotte rampling(lead character) is still a sight to behold.
hail to the spanish and latin america film makers. of all the film festivals, pelicula is still my favorite.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
one big thanks
thanks to will and jason for the ateneo - ue finals tickets (game 1 and game 2 respectively). i owe you guys!!!
it was a superb season. back to back!!!
next year ulit. kaya 3-peat!!! hehe.
(too bad i wasn't able to go to the bonfire. next year nalang. haha)
it was a superb season. back to back!!!
next year ulit. kaya 3-peat!!! hehe.
(too bad i wasn't able to go to the bonfire. next year nalang. haha)
thoughts on smart gilas
note: posted below is my friend aying's thoughts on the smart gilas team. we had this conversation three weeks ago after the thrashing of the powerade team.
i believe that the smart gilas team has tremendous potential. It has the right coach and system. It has a strong core, solid twin tower combo in giles and japeth, playmaking and leadership by chris tiu, solid point guards in barroca and casio, and versatile role players in barracael and ababou. rabeh and two guys from cebu, 6’9 junmar fajardo and 6’11 george slaughter are also now part of the team. 6’4 fil-am chris lutz, one of the top us ncaa three pointers will join the team eventually. japeth can even play sf given the bigs we have, especially if former atenean gian chiu decide to play. chiu is now a us ncaa division 3 6’11 center. we have two more years before the Olympic qualifier. the big test next year to gauge our strength is the asian games.
(i hope yeng guiao won’t come up with lame excuses why smart gilas clinically dismantled a talent-laden powerade team. i can’t wait to watch smart gilas shine in the pba.)
i believe that the smart gilas team has tremendous potential. It has the right coach and system. It has a strong core, solid twin tower combo in giles and japeth, playmaking and leadership by chris tiu, solid point guards in barroca and casio, and versatile role players in barracael and ababou. rabeh and two guys from cebu, 6’9 junmar fajardo and 6’11 george slaughter are also now part of the team. 6’4 fil-am chris lutz, one of the top us ncaa three pointers will join the team eventually. japeth can even play sf given the bigs we have, especially if former atenean gian chiu decide to play. chiu is now a us ncaa division 3 6’11 center. we have two more years before the Olympic qualifier. the big test next year to gauge our strength is the asian games.
(i hope yeng guiao won’t come up with lame excuses why smart gilas clinically dismantled a talent-laden powerade team. i can’t wait to watch smart gilas shine in the pba.)
Sunday, October 4, 2009
last days of disco
i consider myself semi-retired from clubbing scene. for the past two years, i rarely visit embassy, jaipur, ascend, alchemy, etc. they're not as fun as they used too. maybe it comes with age.
but last night, we were bored to death and low on ideas... so we decided to check out the club scene at qc (for the heck of it). first stop was white avenue then we moved to dolce after a couple of beers.
i've noticed a few things. and here it goes...
1) i was sleepy by 2am considering i wasn't tired at all. i actually stayed home the whole day. i'm really getting old. hehe.
2) i couldn't stand the smoke. i was teary eyed most of the time. it's weird coz i hang out with smokers all the time. i wouldn't even be surprised if i die of lung cancer.
3) my ears couldn't take too much noise anymore. again, i'm getting old.
4) it's TOO crowded (considering i frequent fat willys back in the late 90s which was 100X more crowded. i'm not exaggerating!!!)
5) recycled music pisses me off (they must have played 'i got this feeling' three times in the span of two hours!!! wtf!!! i don't care if the first one if the original version, the second is the extended version, and the third is dj dick's version. same banana.)
looking at my list... maybe retiring is a good idea. anyway, i'm just a low maintenance kind of guy who's happy with beer and a good conversation.
but last night, we were bored to death and low on ideas... so we decided to check out the club scene at qc (for the heck of it). first stop was white avenue then we moved to dolce after a couple of beers.
i've noticed a few things. and here it goes...
1) i was sleepy by 2am considering i wasn't tired at all. i actually stayed home the whole day. i'm really getting old. hehe.
2) i couldn't stand the smoke. i was teary eyed most of the time. it's weird coz i hang out with smokers all the time. i wouldn't even be surprised if i die of lung cancer.
3) my ears couldn't take too much noise anymore. again, i'm getting old.
4) it's TOO crowded (considering i frequent fat willys back in the late 90s which was 100X more crowded. i'm not exaggerating!!!)
5) recycled music pisses me off (they must have played 'i got this feeling' three times in the span of two hours!!! wtf!!! i don't care if the first one if the original version, the second is the extended version, and the third is dj dick's version. same banana.)
looking at my list... maybe retiring is a good idea. anyway, i'm just a low maintenance kind of guy who's happy with beer and a good conversation.
pelicula 09
the spanish filmfest will run from october 1 to 11 at gbelt 3. check out their website for more information.
http://pelicula.ph/
(i'm planning to watch a film or two this week. something light maybe... i don't think my mind could take in heavy stuff lately. stress is killing me.)
http://pelicula.ph/
(i'm planning to watch a film or two this week. something light maybe... i don't think my mind could take in heavy stuff lately. stress is killing me.)
d-day
finally the sky has cleared up, the blue eagles are ready to soar!!!
i have a feeling that today is the day. back to back baby!!!
goodluck to the team.
(i wasn't able to get tickets. maybe i'll watch the game at a bar somewhere in ortigas. my consolation is at least i can get hammered while watching. hehe.)
i have a feeling that today is the day. back to back baby!!!
goodluck to the team.
(i wasn't able to get tickets. maybe i'll watch the game at a bar somewhere in ortigas. my consolation is at least i can get hammered while watching. hehe.)
Thursday, October 1, 2009
funny but true (raw)
Repost: DZMM confirms that several crocodiles from Pasig Nature Park are reportedly missing. They advice the residents of surrounding villages (Parkwood, etc.) to be careful while wading the water. Please warn friends and family in that area.
call for help
CALL FOR DONATIONS
Dear partners, friends and fellow Ateneans,
The Task Force is currently in need of the following items: WATER, RICE, CANNED GOODS, DIAPERS, CLOTHES and TOILETRIES.
For donations, please bring them over to the Loyola Schools College Covered Courts. We are accepting donations from 6:00 a.m. to 12 midnight.
For concerns or inquiries, you may contact:
a) Office for Social Concern and Involvement (OSCI) - 426 6001 local 5090 or 426 1017
b) Ateneo Task Force Ondoy hotline – 0939 452 0980
Maraming salamat po!
The Ateneo Task Force Ondoy
Dear partners, friends and fellow Ateneans,
The Task Force is currently in need of the following items: WATER, RICE, CANNED GOODS, DIAPERS, CLOTHES and TOILETRIES.
For donations, please bring them over to the Loyola Schools College Covered Courts. We are accepting donations from 6:00 a.m. to 12 midnight.
For concerns or inquiries, you may contact:
a) Office for Social Concern and Involvement (OSCI) - 426 6001 local 5090 or 426 1017
b) Ateneo Task Force Ondoy hotline – 0939 452 0980
Maraming salamat po!
The Ateneo Task Force Ondoy
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