Tomorrow is another Monday - the start of another work week. Not only that, tomorrow also marks the beginning of another month. And yes, a new month equates to a new set of leaves gained.
After the 3 wet and wild games it is very tempting not to go to work. The Lazy Song keeps playing in my head. Argh. This is not right. Discipline will conquer.
Monday please be kind.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
On Lack of Social Skills
I had a hunch that he would be there since he confirmed his attendance in the FB event. But who would have thought that I would sit across him? Naturally I said "Hello" matched with a wave. I didn't know what else to say. Alangan naman sabihin ko na "I crush you! <3".
He just silently sat right across me. I wanted to start a conversation but I didn't know what topic. Eventually he addressed me but I was tongue tied and only managed to utter "YES". Ang eye candy kasi ya e.
After soup and salad, a "new comer" arrived. It was then I realized that we weren't introduced formally. Whoops at medyo main course na kami.
Social skills where are you when I need you?
He just silently sat right across me. I wanted to start a conversation but I didn't know what topic. Eventually he addressed me but I was tongue tied and only managed to utter "YES". Ang eye candy kasi ya e.
After soup and salad, a "new comer" arrived. It was then I realized that we weren't introduced formally. Whoops at medyo main course na kami.
Social skills where are you when I need you?
Thursday, July 28, 2011
On Throws
If it works, why fix it?
The essential thing is to reach point B from point A. It may not be the best of the best deliveries, but I have been successful... a couple of times.
Case A:
The single point against a top team was a fruit of my assist and of course the dive of my teammate after the opponent deflected the disc.
Case B:
I have been kinda successful during begnite, minus the direct low passes that got deflected.
Self, do not be hard headed. Time to go back to basics for fundamentals is the key. No more tamad throws. Hello to lounge level throws. Hopefully confidence will follow.
The essential thing is to reach point B from point A. It may not be the best of the best deliveries, but I have been successful... a couple of times.
Case A:
The single point against a top team was a fruit of my assist and of course the dive of my teammate after the opponent deflected the disc.
Case B:
I have been kinda successful during begnite, minus the direct low passes that got deflected.
Self, do not be hard headed. Time to go back to basics for fundamentals is the key. No more tamad throws. Hello to lounge level throws. Hopefully confidence will follow.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
On Late
Monday I came in at 9:10. I think I still had a hang-over from the weekend road trip. Tuesday I got in at 9:45 due to Juaning. I still did not learn my lesson. I got caught in traffic at bed and I got in at 9:15 today.
Daddy is not around for a month. But that should not give me the luxury to come in work late. If my colleague can come in at 7am daily, why can't I?
Kuya Jess, please give me the character to get me out of bed. Commitment to move me to action. Discipline to enable me to follow through.
Daddy is not around for a month. But that should not give me the luxury to come in work late. If my colleague can come in at 7am daily, why can't I?
Kuya Jess, please give me the character to get me out of bed. Commitment to move me to action. Discipline to enable me to follow through.
Monday, July 25, 2011
On Something and Nothing
It does not follow that there is really something if a handful of people say they see and feel something. The eyes may deceive and make actions appear otherwise. The brain thinks it sees something thus it processes this cognitive thought that they feel something.
Ika nga ni Bob Ong, “Hindi porke't madalas mong ka-chat, kausap sa telepono, kasama sa mga lakad o ka-text ng wantusawa eh may gusto sayo at magkakatuluyan kayo. Meron lang talagang mga taong sadyang friendly, sweet, flirt, malandi, pa-fall o paasa.”
If there is really something then something should have transpired. So what is this entry for if there is really nothing?
Ika nga ni Bob Ong, “Hindi porke't madalas mong ka-chat, kausap sa telepono, kasama sa mga lakad o ka-text ng wantusawa eh may gusto sayo at magkakatuluyan kayo. Meron lang talagang mga taong sadyang friendly, sweet, flirt, malandi, pa-fall o paasa.”
If there is really something then something should have transpired. So what is this entry for if there is really nothing?
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
On Team Sport
I was immersed in sports at a very young age. During summer, I used to play those kiddies running games aka monkey monkey, shake shake shampoo, etc. with my cousins from my mom's side and neighbors. During Sunday lunch with my dad's side, I was the saling pusa when my cousins played ball at the garden. At school, lunch was reserved for patintero or 10-20 and dismissal was for badminton, kickball, table tennis, shooting or whatever game we came up with. Come grade 6, I was asked to join the basketball varsity. Basketball has been a huge part of my life until I graduated high school. Come college I planned to concentrate on my studies but things did not turn out as planned. I was recruited during Fresh Start and played the whole 4 years. When I started to work, there was badminton Mondays. Yet I still felt sluggish. I felt that my concern was heard. One of my college teammates YM-ed me and asked if I was interested to join their competitive team. As if basketball was not enough and I entertained Ultimate.
In the numerous games, tournaments, leagues or whatever you call those, I only experienced one championship. But this hasn't stopped me from playing and giving my all in each instance. I guess I would not stop until my body cannot take it anymore.
Fact: In every team sport there will always be a winning team and a losing team. I always strive to be part of the winning team. How about you?
In the numerous games, tournaments, leagues or whatever you call those, I only experienced one championship. But this hasn't stopped me from playing and giving my all in each instance. I guess I would not stop until my body cannot take it anymore.
Fact: In every team sport there will always be a winning team and a losing team. I always strive to be part of the winning team. How about you?
Thursday, July 14, 2011
On Cases
Case A:
He was the favorite. The outstanding student, pure gentleman and perfect friend. But I had other concerns at that point in time. I guess that was really the Ultimate's will cause eventually he had to migrate. Now, he is busy helping and saving people as a career. On top of that, he is finishing his graduate studies. I guess work and school take most of his time that is why he is still single. Despite that, he still finds time to keep in touch and take care of his 300 like physique.
Case B:
He is the best friend of the boyfriend of my close friend. An artist and a writer. He is kinda small so I guess that explains his huge ego. Don't know his current state at present but we are civil.
Case C:
He was a gag that turned into a reality. A board passer (after the second try) and a Technology Support Engineer by profession. Currently in a relationship per FB. Guess he is still bitter and chooses to ignore me.
Case D:
He was the source of entertainment. The class clown, MJ performer and bisyo king but a softy deep under. It took him a sabbatical to put things in perspective and eventually graduate IE. He is a Business Development Manager and pursuing his masters in Applied Economics on the side. And guess what? My fellow tarsier is happily married.
Case E:
He is a certified player. Once part of the football national team. So fast so furious like a horse not only on the field but also with his relationships which is not ideal. Still a fitness buff as a personal trainer and an entrepreneur helping out in his family business. A father and soon to be husband.
Case ME:
E ako, asan na ako sa mundong ito?
He was the favorite. The outstanding student, pure gentleman and perfect friend. But I had other concerns at that point in time. I guess that was really the Ultimate's will cause eventually he had to migrate. Now, he is busy helping and saving people as a career. On top of that, he is finishing his graduate studies. I guess work and school take most of his time that is why he is still single. Despite that, he still finds time to keep in touch and take care of his 300 like physique.
Case B:
He is the best friend of the boyfriend of my close friend. An artist and a writer. He is kinda small so I guess that explains his huge ego. Don't know his current state at present but we are civil.
Case C:
He was a gag that turned into a reality. A board passer (after the second try) and a Technology Support Engineer by profession. Currently in a relationship per FB. Guess he is still bitter and chooses to ignore me.
Case D:
He was the source of entertainment. The class clown, MJ performer and bisyo king but a softy deep under. It took him a sabbatical to put things in perspective and eventually graduate IE. He is a Business Development Manager and pursuing his masters in Applied Economics on the side. And guess what? My fellow tarsier is happily married.
Case E:
He is a certified player. Once part of the football national team. So fast so furious like a horse not only on the field but also with his relationships which is not ideal. Still a fitness buff as a personal trainer and an entrepreneur helping out in his family business. A father and soon to be husband.
Case ME:
E ako, asan na ako sa mundong ito?
Monday, July 11, 2011
On Monthsary
Dear Ultimate,
Today marks a month when I used both of my knees as feet. A month has passed and yet I am not yet 100%. It is killing me especially I am someone who uses sports as refuge from all the “kaguluhan” in this world.
Sports is the only thing that moves me. Despite panic Mondays, Wednesday midweek humps and Friday weekend modes I find the motivation to get up and go to the office because at the back of my mind there is Ultimate waiting for me. Thirsty Tuesday is a treat as well because of the sweat that comes with Basketball. During weekends instead of sleeping in and letting the day pass by I get up earlier than workdays at my own will.
I have learned my lesson. I should not overwork my body because I am not as young as I used to be. I should take care of my body --- eat well and sleep early. More importantly, I should choose my battles carefully and slow down from sports. I should show how much I appreciate my family and the simple things in life.
I know that I am a fairly patient person. But, when will the day come when I won't feel any pain? I think I am losing it. Please give me the strength to continue living with purpose and enthusiasm.
Today marks a month when I used both of my knees as feet. A month has passed and yet I am not yet 100%. It is killing me especially I am someone who uses sports as refuge from all the “kaguluhan” in this world.
Sports is the only thing that moves me. Despite panic Mondays, Wednesday midweek humps and Friday weekend modes I find the motivation to get up and go to the office because at the back of my mind there is Ultimate waiting for me. Thirsty Tuesday is a treat as well because of the sweat that comes with Basketball. During weekends instead of sleeping in and letting the day pass by I get up earlier than workdays at my own will.
I have learned my lesson. I should not overwork my body because I am not as young as I used to be. I should take care of my body --- eat well and sleep early. More importantly, I should choose my battles carefully and slow down from sports. I should show how much I appreciate my family and the simple things in life.
I know that I am a fairly patient person. But, when will the day come when I won't feel any pain? I think I am losing it. Please give me the strength to continue living with purpose and enthusiasm.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
On Post Game
"The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most of what you had to give." - Howard Cosell
I feel miserable knowing that if I was 100% I would have performed better --- I would have scored 2 more goals, I would have prevented an in cut and eventually cause a TO, I would have rattled the handler, etc. But on the lighter side, I know deep down I did all that I can considering my physical condition. So in a way I am happy.
Bawi nalang sa Saturday!
I feel miserable knowing that if I was 100% I would have performed better --- I would have scored 2 more goals, I would have prevented an in cut and eventually cause a TO, I would have rattled the handler, etc. But on the lighter side, I know deep down I did all that I can considering my physical condition. So in a way I am happy.
Bawi nalang sa Saturday!
Saturday, July 02, 2011
On Conditionally Cleared
After two weeks, my ortho and rehab doctors conditionally cleared me with great hesitation. Obviously napilitan lang sila because I did not pass the duck walk challenge. Also they would not know if I play or not and as if they can stop me from playing. They just told me to expect that I will feel pain afterwards. If the pain is different I need to go back instantly.
I know that pushing myself would put myself in greater danger. But this is a risk I am willing to take. Risks need to be taken to discover how far I can go. It is better to take the risk because whatever the outcome maybe I can accept (eventually) rather than failing to try and thinking what could have been.
As they say... Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.
Fight!
I know that pushing myself would put myself in greater danger. But this is a risk I am willing to take. Risks need to be taken to discover how far I can go. It is better to take the risk because whatever the outcome maybe I can accept (eventually) rather than failing to try and thinking what could have been.
As they say... Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.
Fight!
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