Monday, June 29, 2009

San Beda Red Lions' Upcoming Games


Just sharing the upcoming games of the Lions...

All games will be held at the FilOil Flying V Arena, San Juan.

July 1
Wednesday
2:00PM
vs. San Sebastian College-Recoletos

July 6
Monday
4:00PM
vs. Angeles University

July 13
Monday
2:00PM
vs. College of Saint Benilde

July 17
Friday
4:00PM
vs. University of Perpetual Help System Delta

July 24
Friday
2:00PM
vs. College of San Juan de Letran

July 31
Friday
4:00PM
vs. Emilio Aguinaldo College

August 5
Wednesday
2:00PM
vs. Arellano University

August 10
Monday
4:00PM
vs. Jose Rizal University

For complete NCAA Season 85 upcoming games, go to John Paul Manahan's Official Domain.

I just learned that the 3 teams added (Arellano University, Angeles University and Emilio Aguinaldo College) were only invited to be guest teams for the 2009-2010 season and will still need to apply to be NCAA members for the next season. However, should any of the guest teams win any events they participate in will be eligible and will be part of their acceptance as full members. This is the decision of the Management Committee.

Too bad my alma mater (Centro Escolar University) was not chosen. It's one of the top candidates to fill the spot left by PCU, which is currently taking an indefinite leave for identity switching in their Juniors basketball team. But, I believe they will be back next season, anyway. Am wondering, though, what considerations taken for choosing the 3 guest teams.

Another 33C day! Deciding whether to watch NCAA live games today or not. No game for SBC, anyway, so why bother? But, am excited to see how the 3 guest teams play. Is there something to fret about? Are they threats? That's what I wish to find out. For me to know this, I really need to head to the Arena as today's games won't be televised. Aww. Looks like I don't have enough time to prepare. It's already 1:02PM and the 1st game starts at 2PM. Surely, the good seats are already taken.

On with the day, I guess.

Til next game.







Saturday, June 27, 2009

Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it.


This morning, I was anxious to get myself out of bed for no clear reason. Weather's somewhat unbearable at 33C so, I was unsuccessful. Took longer time in bed until I remembered there's one very important thing I needed to do. Twas Hippo who reminded me tis NCAA 85 Season Opening today. That was already lunchtime so there's no chance for me to rush to Araneta Coliseum where NCAA holds its opening every year. Another opening of season I missed attending, so I was stuck in front of the television the entire afternoon.

Still I was excited only to realize that 2 of my favorite lions are not anymore playing: Escobal and Menor along with Sam Ekwe. Awww.

Anyway, I didn't know I didn't blog about last year's games. How was that possible? Twas their 3rd win and I never wrote about that season at all? *perplexed*

...ok, so, the program went pretty good with all the presentations and interviews hosted by the San Beda College. Petty observation: dancers and cheerers are becoming shorter and shorter each year. What is happening?

Yet, the excitement truly kicked off when the games started. First game was the San Beda Red Lions vs. the Mapua Cardinals. I must say the game was amateur for a 3rd time champ team. Too many lame errors by the lions and they really need to work on their free throws for the next game against the Bombers (or else).

The San Beda Red Lions won the first game.

HIGHLIGHTS

First quarter: Mapua was quiet for the first 4 minutes. Borgie Hermida showed high performance as soon as his check in, although, he hasn't regained his basketball legs from ACL injury, yet. MIT's consistent turnovers gave the SBC a 12-point advantage and ended with 15-point lead in this quarter, 27-11.

Second quarter: Long drought for the Cardinals leading to 20-point advantage in favor of the Lions, but picked up a little with the help of Ramises with a 3-pointer & inside shots. Three minutes on the clock, MIT still struggling to put the lead down, but Lim answered with a 3-pointer maintaining their 20-point advantage. The Cardinals picked up again after a quick time out and successfully put the lead down to 15 at 2 minutes and 13 at 40 seconds on the clock. Yet, Tirona made a wrap-around-pass to Lanete who then let out a 2 point score ending the quarter with 15-point lead, 39-24.

Third quarter: Gamalinda scored 2 & 3 at the start of the first half and SBC center Sudan Daniel (rookie) gave a superslam taking the lead to 24. Soriano of MIT let a 3-pointer taking the lead down with Acosta converting inside shots, but the Lions are unstoppable and still raise the lead up to the game's highest, 26. Quarter score 63-37.

Fourth quarter: Cinco gave 3 consecutive shots at the start of the final quarter as the lions' defense weakened. The entire quarter went boring as if teams and audience were only waiting which team scores next. Espinosa contributed 2 consecutive shots for the Cardinals while Pascual answered for the Lions with 2 consecutive scores at the final seconds of the game. Soliman, out of desperation, made a rookie error giving a foul just before the bell.

Final score: 85-52
Star player: Sudan Daniel - 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks and 2 assists


Second game: the Letran Knights vs. JRU Heavy Bombers.

Wilson kicked off the score. First quarter was full of personal fouls as the game was undeniably physical, which is really expected of the 2 teams. Game was tight but the lead was in favor of the Bombers. Jazul scored after a moment of silence from the Knights. Gutilban let a 3-pointer. Jazul inned an inside shot at the last seconds ending the first quarter with 20-17 in favor of JRU.

Defense went tighter for the two teams. Several turnovers were forced through the Knights' strong defense causing the bombers to make more errors. Wilson gave a 3-point shot at 4:40. Last shot by Aloysius Taplah (rookie) of Letran, his first basket for the season, but not enough to take them to the lead. Score in favor of JRU 36-30.

My brother suddenly appeared and we talked incessantly the rest of the afternoon til early evening. I missed the 3rd quarter scores. :(

JRU won the game, 69-66. Wilson being the player of the game.

But, the game was good. Much better than the first one. A game of skilled and professional players. The Bombers are still intact with most of its main men playing losing only Nocom. Cena, Wilson, Hayes, Cagoco and NJei still are displaying their strong and expert skills. It's only a matter of how the coach will use them to be this season's champs.

During the entire game, it's quite noticeable how the little errors of the Bombers impacted their play and ended with only 3 point lead when within the remaining 4 minutes of the 4th quarter their lead reached 12.

The Letran Knights truly gave a good fight in this game and with lesser errors the next games, I believe they have a strong fight to the finals. The team's key losses are Daa and Melegrito. The main men -- Guevarra and Jazul -- need a lot of hard work and confidence to help the team make it to the finals.

So far, the JRU Bombers have the strongest advantage and there's no doubt they can really advance to the finals. This scares me as, of course, SBC is my baby. Real hard work is needed for them to maintain their 3-season title.

Next game's on Monday, 29 June 2009 at the Arena (San Juan).

1st game - 2PM
College of Saint Benilde Blazers
vs.
Angeles University Foundation Great Danes

2nd game - 4PM
Arellano University Chiefs
vs.
Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals


Back to being a sports fan. heh








Thursday, June 11, 2009

I am prepared for amazing things to happen. I can handle it.


Today, I received a package from VA, USA through FedEx. Been expecting this really, but wasn't expecting it to arrive today. Good thing am home. Or, a bad thing? Twas a huge box for what package I expected but didn't even mind wondering why. So, I opened the box and voila! It doesn't contain only one book but two with four DVDs and some packs of sweet goodies! Thanks, Tom!

Until now, I still don't know what I should feel. Maybe, because I wasn't really expecting anything like this to happen. Yes, I know it was me who requested GOD to give me something that will keep me more occupied so I can escape from the feelings of depression but my request was nothing as grand as this one.

Twas Friday (or Saturday) last week when I fervently prayed to GOD about my sitch (one of the many times I poured my heart out to HIM the past weeks). Asked HIM this and that. One of the requests was to help me get my attention off this nagging emotions inside me. Sunday early morning, I received a call from Tom with his loud news he's going to hire me as a full time proposal writer. Because my brain was still slumbering at that moment, I reacted a bit unexcited. In fact, I kinda responded like, "hey, are you nuts?! This is not my field, y'know." I found myself refusing the offer almost immediately while Tom kept his patience encouraging me that it's a very good deal.

For almost an hour (or so), we were just talking about the same thing. And because I knew he's not gonna stop until I say YES, I had to tell him I need time to think about it, which he respected but still left me with more encouraging words (and compliments) before letting me go.

But, I was too engrossed with my emotions. I took it as if it added burden to my already heavy chest. It's so wrong how I felt, I know. This is a blessing, for crying out loud! I've been hearing about people being laid off here and there. Mom told me about my cousin who's, mind you, a very intelligent girl but lost her job recently. And here I am sulking about the job being offered to me?! Just what was I thinking, right?

They're offering me a very generous compensation for one. In addition to what I am already earning monthly, here's another PhPxx,xxx plus a commission based bonus of PhPxx,xxx for every successful proposal. This is just for the first months of training. By the 3rd month, he promised to raise my basic to PhPxx,xxx still with the cbb. So, that can already buy me a new car in less than 10 months!

I will be spared of sulking and feeling sorry for myself for two. Tom was straightforward enough to tell me that the first 5-6 months will be very demanding for me. The fact that I need to learn the ins and outs of the industry...I may be required to work 10 hours or as needed per day. This translates to >> I won't have any chance to feel myself anymore. << My hours will be spent productively.

Because I will have to spend longer hours being more workaholic and OC, I can probably have good night slumbers at the end of each day for three. Am expecting more headache, more backache and drained mind. All these can surely get me exhausted enough to have comfortable zzzs.

This is going to widen my knowledge and opportunities for four. Not a lot of people are given this rare opportunity to learn while working. The offer's nothing like no-brainer than the tasks am presently doing. Not that I don't love the 2 jobs I am currently juggling. Just, this one is a real challenge. In addition to learning more, there's the opportunity to get acquainted with more possible clients and business partners.

GOD answered my prayer for five. Guess, HE's staring back at me with so much pity because of how crushed I am or I am making myself to be. So, HE gave me something to appreciate.

Obviously, I understand how silly I am to refuse such an offer. I clearly understand that there are more reasons under 'advantages slot' than 'disadvantages slot".

Now, looking at the contents of the package, I feel fear. Fear of failing or of not meeting what's expected of me. I want to question GOD, "why do you trust me this much?" In fact, I believe I have already asked HIM this several times. Cause, I can't seem to take it whenever HE's like placing such great faith in me. HE believes in me that much when I can't even believe in my own self. But, well, just like what Wilbert's forwarded message to me says, "When we are given heavy loads by GOD, it only means that we are WORTHY of HIS trust". It's comforting to know that GOD thinks I am worthy of HIS trust. This makes me feel so guilty right now. I should stop whining and being a wimp.

Thanks to Ron W. for always posting reminders from the Bible on FB. Here's what I need to keep in mind from this day forward:

John 14:27 — Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Peace is what GOD is giving me. HE wants me to not let my heart be troubled and to be not afraid. HE will guide me.

Finally, who even posted this as her blast in FB? "Do not ask the Lord to guide your steps if you are not willing to move your feet." -- ME!


Toodle-oo!









Thursday, June 4, 2009

A life lived in fear is a life half lived.


My entire life, I've been nothing more than a stepping-stone to every relationship I've ever been in. There's always been a next guy who's better than me. For once in my life, I want to be that next guy. I've never said this to anybody before in my whole life. Cam... I love you.

~ Good luck Chuck








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