It's ok to be SECOND.

August 21 - Talk 'N Text didn't go Grandslam as Petron beat them in the Game 7 of the PBA Governor's Cup Finals. The team seemed really tired and Petron really excelled, most especially their import, Grundy. The Tropang Texters did not win, but winning 2 championships this year wasn't bad at all. I really admire how they were as a team. Win or lose, they're still WINNERS for us; and we'll support them all the way! I know that they're still happy because at least now, they'll get to rest, take a vacation, and spend time with their respective families. Most of them will fly within this week to the States. And I was happy to have spent some time with them after the game, and before they leave for the US.

 last game for Nina. She left for the US during halftime.

 TNT Nation

 super cute Tristan -- Ryan Reyes' baby

 we believe

 i thought we already had the chance

 woah!

 and confetti was all over the place

 Congratulations Petron

 no matter what happens, we won't miss our traditional photo

playing Monopoly Deal in Johnny Rockets Eastwood

 with the two "abs" boys: Aaron and Charles haha

 great gang!:)

 love these girls!:)

with my idol Jimmy and Bora bud Harvey

August 22 - No sleep yet and I had a long day. After the weekly division meeting, we went to Eastwood for our Department's planning and a bit of  team-building. We had lunch, played bowling, listened to the words of my idol who also happened to be our surprise guest Jimmy Alapag, and had a brainstorming of our plans for 2012. It was such a productive and fun day! It didn't show much that I haven't got any sleep yet haha!

 our special guest! what a coincidence haha

 Team Advocacy & Marketing w/ Jimmy Alapag

 I'm such a fan!:)

 score board at the end of the game

My last stop that day was at the Smart Club Championships in Rizal Stadium. Unfortunately, Smart San Beda FC lost to Teknika, which scored 3-0. But it's not bad winning second. I got the chance to take good shots of the Younghusband brothers before everybody else came near. Special thanks to their manager who's also a very important part of all MVP's teams, Father Ed Africa.

 the field

 the crowd

 trophies

 good job guys!

 cute!

 Let's go Smart San Beda FC!

Finishing SECOND isn't bad...but it will always be the best to be the FIRST!:)

2-2: A Tough One!

So I missed 2 games of the Finals. One was last August 10 in Tubod, Lanao del Norte where Talk N Text won over  the Petron Blaze Boosters. Another game I missed was last August 12 at the Big Dome, wherein Talk N Text won over Petron 132-105! I couldn't skip class 'coz I got a group report.

I didn't wanna watch last August 14, but a friend of mine forced me to...so I did. But I was happy because I was able to witness the Leo Awards wherein the top players of the conference were awarded. I am ok with the result of the awards, but my most favorite was the MVP Award received by Jimmy Alapag of TNT! He really deserved it. He's a good man and he's a role model not just for his teammates, but for all the other basketball players too. Congratulations to the awardees!

 Ryan Reyes (TNT), John Wilson (BGK) as part of the All Defensive Team

 Jason Castro - Most Improved Player of the Year

 Rabeh Al-Hussaini won Rookie of the Year

 nice team composition

 and this is perfect

 Jimmy Alapag got the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award

 one of our 'makulit' buddies Marc Pingris won as part of the All Defensive Team

However, TNT lost to Petron as the game ended105-83. This just showed how tough the succeeding games will be. Both teams really want that championship! Now it's 2-2. It's not easy to tell who will dominate. But TNT gotta win grand slam, so please help us Lord!:)

Governor's Cup Finals Game 1

Aug. 7, 2011 - Petron Blaze Boosters VS Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters

Petron with 4 injured players

Talk 'N Text with high hopes for grand slam

TNT stayed on the lead until the last 22 seconds! But with only 17 secs left on the clock, Petron was able to consume the remaining time and manage to shoot a 2-pointer courtesy of Danny Ildefonso. Thus, game finished at 88-89 for Petron Blaze Boosters.

1-0 for Petron; but they will need 3 more victories out of 7 games to be this conference's champions. However, Talk 'N Text won't make it easy for them; as these defending champs are vying for Grand Slam victory.

Keep watching the Finals LIVE on Studio 23. Cacth the 2nd game in Tubod, Lanao del Norte on Wednesday, Aug.10.

Mocha Girls

w/ my friends who I met through TNT games

the girl who sang the National Anthem committed a lot of error in the lyrics

fight!

I got this from the entrance gates and forgot in the bathroom haha

w/ my friend Betsy from TNT Marketing team

yellow!

they have their own customized "I <3 TNT" shirts

just when we thought we're lucky...

last few instructions

...and Petron got the last shot!

That's just Game 1...the next 4 games shall decide. Let's pray for a 1-4!:)