The Classic

What a series it was!!!

7 games to decide the verdict. Up until the final seconds of the game, the winner was still gray. But when the final buzzer sounded, the victor was the Miami Heat. Congratulations to them. LeBron almost had his legacy questioned with his crucial turnovers during the last minute or so of game 6. Yet, thanks to the timely shooting of Ray Allen & the questionable coaching by Pop, the Heat forced a game 7 and ultimately winning the coveted prize. LeBron this time around was beyond awesome. The Spurs came into the series with the strategy to let him shoot outside rather than letting him drive to the basket. LeBron answered the bell, he sank 5 three pointers and scored the dagger jump shot in the closing seconds to seal the title. That's what great players do, they step up when the game is on the line. That's what Michael, Larry, Magic, & Kobe do. Personally, I'm not a LeBron fan but last night he earned my respect. Like he said "For me, I can't worry about what everybody says about me. I'm LeBron James, from Akron, Ohio. From the inner city. I'm not even supposed to be here,". I thought he was off base with his comments but I have never known a guy criticized as much as him and for that he deserves, even for a night, to give a shout out to his so called Haters. 

I just feel sorry for the Spurs though. They obviously had game 6 but they let it slip away. They gave the Heat a run for their money and fought till the dying seconds but ultimately fell short. Duncan's missed shot 2 feet close to the rim summarized the whole series for them. They almost had it.

Duncan had 2 cracks at the basket but missed them all. They had a grip of game 6 only to surrender their lead and the game to the Heat.  Leonard had the title iced had he sunk in 2 free throws but he missed one. Almost but not quite. It would have been sweet for Timmy to win his 5th and maybe close his career with a title just like David Robinson. He could have been the only NBA player to win a title in three different decades. But all of that will have to wait for now. 

The real winner though was us, the NBA fans. Personally, I'm a Laker fan and forever will be. But there is no denying that the 2013 NBA finals was one of the best series we've ever witnessed. It's in line with the 91 finals, the 2010 finals, the 2011 finals, need I not mention the Celtics-Lakers, Lakers-Pistons in the 80's. You just have to put the 2013 finals up there. 7 games to decide the Champion, no wonder it's a Classic. 

The Comeback

Hi! It's been quite a while since my last post here. It's been one year since I've shared my thoughts here. The fact is, I've been active in twitter, instagram, & facebook. But here I am again, my fingers typing in my 4 year old laptop & my head aching just to find ideas to write. I've been thinking about making my blog as my personal diary, where I can share you my thoughts, my frustrations, why I'm happy or sad, things that bother me, or anything that consumes my mind and my day. So basically, this would be about ME.

What a better way to start it by catching up.

A lot has changed in one year, for example my address, I'm living now in Paramaribo, Suriname. I left the Philippines for a chance at a better life. Not to say that my life there ain't beautiful but I earn more money here. It's been 4 months since I  left the Philippines and not a day passes that I don't miss home. But it's not really lonely here, I'm living in with my girlfriend now and the company I'm working has Filipino workers, too. Being with this group though has been a struggle. It's a mix of good and bad vibes with them. But I couldn't complain more because it is what it is, each person has his/her own character & personality, it's just up to us on how to adjust & adapt to them.

I've changed phones twice already. My blackberry gave up on me, so last October I gave myself a gift,  I bought a brand new cellphone. I thought blackberry was being left behind in the smartphones competition so I bought an Iphone 4S. The phone didn't last long with me though because last month I bought an Iphone 5. It was sudden but I had no choice because my Iphone 4S was globe locked & I can't use it here in Suriname. I still have the 4S but I'm planning to send it to the Philippines so that my mom can use it. I'm still paying it every month and will continue to do so until October of 2014. Yikes!!!

I love to travel and in the span of 1 year I've been to Singapore, Coron, & Baguio. My first stop was in Singapore. I have never been out of the country before so I was really excited to jump on the plane and take the 3 hour flight. But before I got there, I had issues to be settled first. I had to change the name in my plane ticket so that it would rhyme with what's written in my passport. I have 3 names and my passport only reflected 2. I heard that the immigration in Singapore was strict so I was thinking if I don't get my name fixed, I might be deported in no time. But all went well and Singapore was out of this world beautiful. Glad I was able to visit that country.

August is our anniversary so me & my girlfriend decided to go to Coron, Palawan. As usual, when I go on a trip, a storm usually accompanies me, but it didn't stop me though. We reached Coron safe and sound. Coron is rich in natural resources. The beaches are lovely. There were lots of foreigners in sight, in fact, the hotel that we checked in was owned by Koreans. Coron can attract more tourists if only they will develop their resources properly. Their airport has no paging system. It has no x-rays and scanners. Coron can be at par with Boracay if it's not being ran by corrupt officials. I can only hope that when I return, Coron will be much more beautiful.

Then my post birthday travel, Baguio. When  I go to Luzon, it's usually just in NCR. I've never been to Tagaytay or any other provinces there, except for Laguna, but it was just an 8 hour stop in Enchanted Kingdom. Well, going to Baguio was worth it. The 8 hour travel, the money, everything was worth it. It felt like I was out of the country. The climate was super cold, the sights and scenes, the lifestyle, it was different. No wonder it was called the summer capital of the Philippines because it was just too cold there. It was such an experience.

Being with my family in the Philippines was more of a tug-of-war the last year. My aunt got hit with cervical cancer and it brought our family down. I love my relatives, especially this one. She's like my 2nd mother and it deeply saddened me when I learned the bad news. It actually broke me to tears. There were happy moments though, my grandparents came back from the USA two years ago. It meant pressure to strive more but I took it positively and after a year of living with them, I finally got out of their shadows. I'm happy though even if I'm away. I can now help my parents financially. Don't be mistaken though, I don't have a huge salary here in Suriname but there is joy in sharing and the feeling is unfathomable. I've always wanted to give my family a comfortable life. I've seen my parents' undertakings just to give us a good life and I just want to reciprocate. It took them 16 years before our house could be renovated. At least now they have a local business. It almost took them forever to achieve this things and I am just happy for them.

I guess that's all about it for now. This was all the significant things that happened to me since my past post. I think this ain't back for a comeback. Definitely, this won't be my last post and I'm very sure I'll be writing again very soon.

The Breakup Rules

I read this article at www.askmen.com and I kinda have an understanding with this because I've experienced being dumped and have also experienced ditching my girlfriend. Trust me, either way, it sucks. So I posted this one to serve as a reminder and a way to keep me in check for future break ups.

There Is No Good Time To Break Up With Someone, Ever

How many times have you heard someone who was just dumped say, “And on New Year's, so brutal” or “How could he/she do this so close to my dog’s birthday?” Get real.

Dumpers: There is never a good time to break up with someone, ever, so when you know you want out, you should just buck up and do it. It’s far crueler to stay with someone out of pity, fear, cowardliness or laziness. While we’re on the subject of ripping the Band-Aid off, if you have been hanging out with someone long enough to need to actually break it off to get out of seeing him or her, then a text is not an acceptable method of communication.

Dumpees: Life sucks. Toughen up. You are not alone.

Take A Break

I once had a two-year relationship with this guy we’ll call Dale. Dale was an incredible boyfriend. He had manners, he was hot, he was driven, witty and he was a slayer in bed. It was only when Dale and I broke up that I realized the magic of not speaking and how it can save your life after breaking up.

Dumpers: Do not text, phone, email, Facebook, Instagram, tweet or communicate with the person you broke up with for at least half the amount of time you were together, or until the person you dumped says it is OK. And even then, proceed with caution.

Dumpees: You know what rules about Facebook? You can hide people from your feed without deleting them. This is what you need to do when you have been dumped. (While we’re on the subject on Facebook, never put your relationship status on there, seriously. It sucks when you break up.) You also need to email the dumper and say you cannot speak until you feel OK. The person will get it. Plus, he or she probably doesn’t want to talk to you for a while either. Ban yourself from communication and if you run into each other in public, say hello politely and move along. Restraint is what it’s all about here.

Don’t Ask Questions When You Don't Want To Know The Answers

Just don’t. Don’t ask about who your ex is sleeping with or what she was doing with that guy at that bar. Ignorance is bliss.

Slip up, Sleep Together And You Are Doomed

Dumpers: If you dump someone and then sleep with the dumpee, it’s not going to end well. Exes always want more than just sex. They probably want to win you back because even if they know you shouldn’t be together, this whole game is about power. Don’t do it. You’ll be in a world of drama when it’s over.

Dumpees: As much as you want to sleep with your ex for whatever reason, it’s always a losing game. Again, restraint.

Focus on Yourself

Dumpers/Dumpees: You are now single. It’s time to focus on yourself and what you want. This is a liberating time. Never forget that. Breaking up is not the end of the world. There will be another relationship, another great love and another bad ending. It’s just life. We all do it and we’re all still here, aren’t we?

Female Sex Drive

One of the best things about spring is that cleavage comes out of hibernation, but sexy outfits are not the only thing in bloom, apparently. A new study shows that women's sex drive also blossoms in the springtime.

Research from University of Tromso in Norway has suggested that women are more horny in the spring than any other time of year. Apparently their arousal is closely linked to light that as it starts to shine more in April and May, their craving for sex peaks.

Spring breakers are thrilled with the news, and while they couldn't care less as to why that’s the case, one hypothesis for the arousal increase is that sunlight can have an impact on certain hormones in the body, such as endorphins, which influence our happiness and horniness.

As for men, although we’re horny 24-7/365, the study showed that our randiness ramps up in the fall, with August being our peak month.

Consider this just one more realm where men and women aren’t on the same page.

Source: www.askmen.com

Three Times a Lady

I heard this from the movie What's your number. I just thought it's worth posting. : )

5 Words That Can Help Land The Job

An interview is a competition. How do you win? You have to sell yourself as effectively as possible. An important component of that sales pitch is the implementation of a few keywords that will grab the attention of the interviewer. 

Through my personal experience of being interviewed, interviewing others and hearing both enlightening and dumbfounding stories from friends, I've developed the keyword list below for you to consider on your next job interview.

One friend of mine actually admitted that she used the phrase "I think this might be interesting" when referring to the open position; the interviewer laughed at her. This may come as a shocker, but my friend did not get the job. You had better be beyond interested. On a brighter note, interviewers have conveyed to me and other friends of mine that they sincerely appreciate our passion for the job.

On another note, every interview is a learning experience. Try to observe the body language and facial expression of the interviewer as you say certain words and phrases. Does the interviewer lean in toward you and make eye contact when you emphasize a particular word that describes you or your skill? This is usually a good thing. Does the interviewer give a condescending smirk, lose eye contact or lean back away from you? Probably not a good thing.

5 interview Keywords that can help you land the job

1- Passionate
Be certain to convey your passion for the position, mission or company. The last thing an employer wants is someone who is just working to "make a living" or "try something out."

2- Asset
A job is not the same as an internship. An employer does not want to hear that you are applying to "learn." You had better bring a unique skill set or perspective to the table that is going to greatly benefit the employer. Make sure to express why you are an asset to the company.

3- Communicator
What's the No. 1 quality an employer looks for in an employee? Answer: The ability to communicate effectively. The ability to articulate your ideas and perspective to both fellow members of your company and the public is extremely valuable.

4- Quick study
There's no hiding the fact that you're a recent college graduate. However, while you may not have the years of experience, you only need to be shown a task once to be able to do it well and, ultimately, come to master it.

5- Practical
Most recent college grads are excited to jump into their first position full-force. While that excitement can be viewed as an asset, it can also turn off employers. A young person's excitement is often associated with the potential to "act prior to thinking things through." Therefore, it's important to reassure the interviewer that you will approach each assignment with practicality, logic and reason.

Pacquiao - Marquez III: The Aftermath

After 12 rounds of heavy combat, Juan Manuel Marquez raised both his hands believing that he clearly won the fight. Opposite him, Manny Pacquiao was in his corner kneeling and probably praying that the outcome of the fight will go his way. 

Minutes later, Michael Buffer announced the verdict, 116-112, 115-113, 114-114, a
majority decision for Manny Pacquiao. A decision that raised the eyebrows of many. A decision that forever will be debated.

7 years ago, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez first met in the ring as featherweights. Pacquiao knocked Marquez down 3 times in the first round, only to see El Dinamita fight back and become stronger as the fight goes on. The bout ended in a draw. 

4 years later, they met again in the card entitled "Unfinished Business", this time for Juan Manuel Marquez' WBC Super Featherweight title. Pacquiao won by a mere 1 point via split decision. 

After 3 years, they clashed again. At a catchweight of 144 pounds, Pacquiao and Marquez were to settle the score between them and promised to leave the ring winning convincingly, proving who the better fighter is and putting a closure to their epic rivalry. But after 36 rounds, the controversy hasn't been settled. 

 How did Glenn Throwbridge score the bout 116-112 Pacquiao? How did Dave Moretti came with a 115-113 Pacquiao score? Only they know it. As they say, it's different when you are actually ringside watching the fight, than watching it on television. Even the compubox support the judges' scores, Pacquiao landed 176 of 578 punches. Marquez connected on 138 of 436 punches, preferring, as in his first two fights, to counter punch. Pacquiao had a 117-100 edge in power shots. Stats say that Pacquiao was the busier guy and even on a night where he wasn't the Pacman we usually see, he still outboxed Marquez.

To the eyes of many, not only mexicans but even Filipinos as well, Juan Manuel Marquez won the fight. He was precise with his punches. He hit Manny when it mattered most. He countered to perfection. He kept Manny thinking. He let everyone know that he has Manny's numbers. Proving to doubters that even in a bigger weight class, he can outclass the Pacman, that he can take his punches and retaliate with an even stronger one. And as the decision was handed, only Marquez could say was, "This is the second robbery of the two that we had, and I think this was even more clear than the first,".

“This is part of the game,” Pacquiao said. “The fight is close, but it is very clear I won the fight.” What was Clear, was that we didn't see the Manny Pacquiao that we used to see. We never saw the Pacquiao that annihilated the likes of Dela Hoya, Cotto, Hatton, Morales, Barrera, etc. We never saw the power left, the aggressiveness, the punches in bunches, the Knockdowns. But did we ever think that Marquez is a good counter puncher? Was Manny was being careful instead of being careless? We could only speculate. But even on a night when he was less spectacular, Manny Pacquiao still emerged the winner and in his eyes, he believed it.

After 3 meetings, nothing has been solved yet. Both fighters claiming winners of all three. Will they meet for the fourth time? We don't know. But one thing is for sure though, Juan Manuel Marquez earned the respect of each and everyone of us and have proven to be the puzzle that a Manny Pacquiao can't solve.

For Manny Pacquiao, a greater challenge is waiting for him. "Let's get it on," Pacquiao said of Mayweather. "Let's make the fight happen and give the people a good fight." 

The world is waiting.......