I was on my way down this looong flight of stairs with my clumsy officemate. This officemate of mine has this tendency of tripping and making a fool of herself unintentionally. When we were three-fourths down I commented: "what if you slip now when we are almost down?"
And then...I disappeared.
Whoops.
It wasn't that bad. I would like to think that it was rather graceful.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
WBT 1
The 1st quarter began with the black team making 10 straight points. The red looked lost. There was no movement nor communication. Eventually, after almost half of the first quarter was over a driving basketball broke the ice for the red team. Then the red team had their run with a couple of three's. There was even a point wherein the red team was up by 10 but the black team rallied and tied the game with their pesky full court pressure and lucky three point baskets.
By the fourth the game was tight. There were deadlocks and lead changes. The red team was up by three but was soon tied by a lucky three pointer. Then, black team took the lead with a layup and was up by two. Both teams were in the penalty mid way through the the game. The game was tied once again by two converted freethrows by the red team. The black team fouled again that sent another red player to the line. She missed her first attempt as the crowd and black team taunt her loudly. However, the red player redeemed herself and made her second try and put the red team up by a single point. As the red palyer went down court she motioned "what, I cannot hear you" to the crowd.
With less than two minutes on the clock, the black team missed their attempt and red got the rebound. They brought the ball down quickly and took a three that didn't go in. There was a scramble for the ball and the red team got it back. But lo and behold, another three pointer was fired which still did not go in. Thus, another "agawan buko". A player in red emerged with the ball. This time, held on to it. Black team commited a foul which put her to the line for a couple of pressure packed freethrows that she calmly sank and put the team up by three points.
The black team still had the chance to tie the game with around twenty seconds left. The three point are was well defended that made it difficult to throw to shot. Thus they brought the ball in and hit a 2 point jumper as the time expired... and the red team began to rejoice.
Eye openers... again:
- Freethrows are very crucial. It can be the difference in the end.
- Defense is the best offense.
- I am old. I lack endurance!
By the fourth the game was tight. There were deadlocks and lead changes. The red team was up by three but was soon tied by a lucky three pointer. Then, black team took the lead with a layup and was up by two. Both teams were in the penalty mid way through the the game. The game was tied once again by two converted freethrows by the red team. The black team fouled again that sent another red player to the line. She missed her first attempt as the crowd and black team taunt her loudly. However, the red player redeemed herself and made her second try and put the red team up by a single point. As the red palyer went down court she motioned "what, I cannot hear you" to the crowd.
With less than two minutes on the clock, the black team missed their attempt and red got the rebound. They brought the ball down quickly and took a three that didn't go in. There was a scramble for the ball and the red team got it back. But lo and behold, another three pointer was fired which still did not go in. Thus, another "agawan buko". A player in red emerged with the ball. This time, held on to it. Black team commited a foul which put her to the line for a couple of pressure packed freethrows that she calmly sank and put the team up by three points.
The black team still had the chance to tie the game with around twenty seconds left. The three point are was well defended that made it difficult to throw to shot. Thus they brought the ball in and hit a 2 point jumper as the time expired... and the red team began to rejoice.
Eye openers... again:
- Freethrows are very crucial. It can be the difference in the end.
- Defense is the best offense.
- I am old. I lack endurance!
Saturday, May 27, 2006
On Frustration 0.2
If you have a job but still live under the roof of your parents, then you should still respect the "house rules". It does not mean that since you earn your own money now that you can do whatever you desire.
If you are going to make takas make sure that you would not get caught. And when you do get caught, please do not try to get out of it anymore and make palusot especially when huling-huli ka na!
If you are a student, please do take some time and act like one. Imagine what your folks go through just to make you go to school.
Hay, when will people straighten up and grow up? Maybe they are afraid to grow up since adulthood means responsibilities. Sadly, we are adults attached with those expectations from us.
And there is no way of to stop it but grow up and at the same time not lose the child in us.
If you are going to make takas make sure that you would not get caught. And when you do get caught, please do not try to get out of it anymore and make palusot especially when huling-huli ka na!
If you are a student, please do take some time and act like one. Imagine what your folks go through just to make you go to school.
Hay, when will people straighten up and grow up? Maybe they are afraid to grow up since adulthood means responsibilities. Sadly, we are adults attached with those expectations from us.
And there is no way of to stop it but grow up and at the same time not lose the child in us.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Cartoons 001
I was in this long line waiting for my turn to purchase train tickets. Suddenly, this lady bumped the side of my shoulder when she passed by my back. I semi-lost my balance and popped out of the line. It was more like hopped out from it in my struggle to keep my balance. It really had to happen just when my officemate looked at my direction. Naturally, she laughed at me just like how the other huge guys lined up did.
Sablayness has stuck once again!
Sablayness has stuck once again!
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Bus Ride
Imagine this:
You are in a bus on your way home after a looooooong day in work.
All you want is a quiet ride home so that you can relax.
But lo and behold... the conductor isn't the only one shouting.
There is a weird guy yelling:
Magandang gabi po. Ako si *insert name*. Commerce graduate ng *insert university*. Humihingi po ako ng tulong. Baka po may konting pera kayo diyan... para po makapag-print ako ng akin resume. Alam yo po naman na hindi ako pwede mag-apply kung wala resume.
A couple of good hearted people handed him money. But after 10-15 minutes he began to shout again:
Magandang gabi po. Alam yo naman po na 11% sa atin ang walang trabaho. Kaya po baka mayroon kayong konting pera diya para makapag-print ako ng resume.
That was not all. After another 10-15 minutes, he gave unwanted advice regarding call centers and what so ever that I have no interest in. The conductor reprimanded him however he still continued his stunt.
Stress!
Hmm, this wans't the first time I saw the guy. I know, with all the buses available how come I picked the one with this queer guy! Now I am disturbed. Is he going to use the money he got to print those resumes or not? I wanted to tell him: Do you have a softcopy of your resume? I can print it for you. And if you want, I can even forward it to different companies. Hmm, maybe that was all crap since whenever he received money the expression on his face did not change. He did not look grateful in any way. Then again, maybe it was really scripted for his thesis or something.
You are in a bus on your way home after a looooooong day in work.
All you want is a quiet ride home so that you can relax.
But lo and behold... the conductor isn't the only one shouting.
There is a weird guy yelling:
Magandang gabi po. Ako si *insert name*. Commerce graduate ng *insert university*. Humihingi po ako ng tulong. Baka po may konting pera kayo diyan... para po makapag-print ako ng akin resume. Alam yo po naman na hindi ako pwede mag-apply kung wala resume.
A couple of good hearted people handed him money. But after 10-15 minutes he began to shout again:
Magandang gabi po. Alam yo naman po na 11% sa atin ang walang trabaho. Kaya po baka mayroon kayong konting pera diya para makapag-print ako ng resume.
That was not all. After another 10-15 minutes, he gave unwanted advice regarding call centers and what so ever that I have no interest in. The conductor reprimanded him however he still continued his stunt.
Stress!
Hmm, this wans't the first time I saw the guy. I know, with all the buses available how come I picked the one with this queer guy! Now I am disturbed. Is he going to use the money he got to print those resumes or not? I wanted to tell him: Do you have a softcopy of your resume? I can print it for you. And if you want, I can even forward it to different companies. Hmm, maybe that was all crap since whenever he received money the expression on his face did not change. He did not look grateful in any way. Then again, maybe it was really scripted for his thesis or something.
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