Quick Rundown of March Events (Overdue)

Super late post due to the unexpected turnout of events...

My classmate got married on March 21 but I was too busy with work and other errands so I was only able to make it at the reception at Blue Gardens, Quezon City. Gosh, this year a lot of my friends got engaged so I expect to attend lots of weddings starting the second half of the year. No I won't get alarmed even if I'm still single now haha!:)) Anyway, my friend's wedding was cute. It was inspired by cherry blossoms. In fact, they came up with a photo booth with a cute concept.

Last March 22, we celebrated the World Water Day in Quirino Grandstand by having a parade and forming the world's biggest human water drop formation. Despite the rain, the event had a successful turnout. After that, we proceeded to Manila Ocean Park for a music festival and to witness the Lights and Fountain Show.

And as I have mentioned earlier, there's an unexpected turnout of events. The last 2 weeks of March were never easy for me. I was doing a lot of things in school for final exam, final paper, and business plan. I had to quit my job to accompany my grandma and little cousin to Japan. I was forced to make this decision because the company didn't allow me to be away from work for about 40+ days. This made me extra busy with work since I had to fix my clearance while cleaning up my stuff for turnover plus I was still doing existing and future projects that time. My last day at work was March 27 but I had to take a leave on my last day to finish my final paper for school since my flight's on the 28th. It was a tough decision for me, most especially that I was enjoying my job and the company of my colleagues at work. But as always, things happen for a reason and I was just letting God rule my life.

I was so happy after accomplishing all the requirements in school and I was so touched because my friends an co-workers joined me for a send-off. I felt really loved. I had 4 send-offs: classmates, colleagues at work, TNT friends, and the KSP gang. I was so lucky to have them all.:)

 March 24 - Dinner at Tomato Kick w/ classmates

 March 26 - Karaoke night w/ officemates at Music 22

 March 26 - Drinks w/ TNT friends at Dilinger's Greenbelt

March 27 - Victor's birthday surprise and my last Wintermelon Milk Tea at Moonleaf Don Antonio

And on the 28th of March...we flew to Japan. Will be away from the Philippines for almost 3 months. I knew I truly deserved this.:)

Congratulations Talk N Text!

This team has been very close to my heart...and I'm just so happy that they made it again! Back-to-Back Philippine Cup Champions!:) They've been the best All-Filipino team since last year. After this conference's Game 5 (Jan. 29), they became champs again!:)

I'm so proud of these guys because I know how much they have worked hard for this. Through this conference, they encountered a lot of injuries and dilemmas which have almost stopped them from running, but they never gave up! They kept fighting, kept believing, kept the faith and worked harder as a team. They really have THE HEART OF A CHAMPION!

Congratulations to the team, the coaching staff, the management, their families, friends and fans. I'm just so honored to be a part of this family. Congratulations also to Larry Fonacier for winning this conference's MVP!:)

TNT Nation in full support!

woot! confetti galore!

 Ali got emotional in his interview (after all he's been through)

 must be the team's lucky charms lol

 Larry = MVP

super cute Liam, Larry's son

Ryan Reyes taking the net off the ring

 our traditional championship photo :)

friendship :)

And so our tradition continues...victory party at Dads/Kamayan/Sambokojin, Ortigas after the awarding ceremonies, then Bugsy's Fort for the after-party. It's just so AWESOME!:)

 with our idol Jimmy and the soon-to-be-engaged JD

 with the forever late, Aaron

 with our next conference's import Ohmar

 with the 6-time Champ Coach Chot

PROUD TO BE TNT!:)

Looking forward to more championships! Heart and soul for the game. Keep the faith!:)

Updates on the Sports I Love Watching: Football, Volleyball, Basketball

FOOTBALL

Last August 16, I was tasked to bring bottled water and to set up banners in the football field of University of Makati. I didn't know what's gonna happen there until I saw the football players of Smart San Beda came out of the dugout...most especially the Younghusband brothers: Phil and James. They're up for a game against Smart Bro Stallions from Iloilo. I left the game at halftime with the score of 2-0 for Smart San Beda, and I believe they won that game. The crowd was just so awesome so I really had fun!:)

This was followed by another game the next day but that I wasn't able to watch anymore. The Smart Club Championships will happen next Saturday (Aug27) in Rizal Stadium.

VOLLEYBALL

This V-league Season, I support the Maynilad Water Dragons. I've seen them win once against Perpetual Help. I missed their last two games - Aug. 16 (vs. Navy) and 18 (vs. Air Force); but I watched their 2 games prior to that (vs. San Sebastian and Army), wherein our team lost. The Maynilad players did well but probably not enough.

 Maynilad lost against San Sebastian

 Maynilad lost against Army

 watching from the ringside w/ my friend Pat

playin' hard

And to find out who's gonna take the last slot in the quarterfinals, Maynilad shall face Perpetual Help later this afternoon at The Arena. I hope Maynilad wins!

BASKETBALL

It's 3-3 now in the PBA Finals. Petron won over Talk 'N Text last Aug. 17 (Game 5) with a score of 93-80 led by their import Grundy. It was 3-2 by then and everybody thought TNT's bid for grandslam was in major jeopardy. However, with the comeback of Moe Baker (as replacement to Scottie Reynolds) and the injured Jayson Castro, the team's energy leveled up and kept the grandslam dream alive! TNT won with a final score of 104-78 which kept the balloons from falling down that night. All the TNT fans were jumping for joy! Unfortunately, I wasn't there live. I chose to stay home 'coz I was reviewing for my exams and my face looked kinda tortured 'coz of the facial session I had the previous night. LOL

 I stayed only during the 1st quarter of Game 5

in my heart, they're #1!!!:)

Game 7 is coming up later tonight. I'm soooo nervous! A simple mistake could drive away the grandslam. TNT really has to keep the energy they had in Game 6 and continue to focus and work hard. They played a good offense the previous game but they really have to sustain that tonight and improve on their defense. They gotta do something to stop Arwind, Denok, Danny I and Grundy. Lord, we offer this game to you. Your will be done. Our team's victory shall always be Yours!:)

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!:)