And one of my best friends was crowned Ms. Philippines Earth 2015!

I couldn't be any happier for her because I know this is her dream. I've been a witness to her struggles and to how she worked really hard to reach where she is now. I'm a proud bestfriend, and sister (from another mother), I must say.

Once again, Congratulations, Angelia Gabrena Ong, from the City of Manila, for winning the title of Miss Philippines Earth 2015! This is just the start. You have a long journey to go. Go on and prove to the Filipinos and to the rest of the world that you deserve this title. We'll be supporting you all the way. Good luck and God bless, Miss Crystal Queen!

Ladies and gentlemen, please support her campaign, #wewillbecausewecan and let's all pray that she wins the international pageant in November to give the Philippines a back-to-back Miss Earth title for 2014 and 2015.

and we gave her 3 victory parties :)

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!:)

New Friends & Victory Party

March 14 - Pacquiao Vs. Clottey Fight

It's the tradition of the family of our new acquaintance to hold a party after every Pacquiao battle. Win or lose, for sure there's booze! haha!

We had free flowing drinks: Jack Daniels, Jagermeister, Sanmig Light, Cabernet. And there were also a lot of food. Plus unlimited karaoke!We're like VIPs 'coz we're very well-accommodated by the party hosts.

We gained new friends and acquaintances. Party crashin' has never been this fun! =P

the situation when we got there

 came the party crashers! haha

 with the party host

 as if we owned the karaoke set haha!

 ladies!!!=)

'Til the next Pacquiao fight!!! =P