As we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

Today is the 2nd day of the NCAA season 84 championship match between San Beda and JRU and for sure, just like me, everyone is already too excited to know whether the Lions will bag the trophy this same day OR will the Bombers push for another game?

In last Wednesdays' game, the Red Lions escaped with a 4-pt. lead victory over the Heavy Bombers, 72-68. Twas a tight match given by the Bombers that the Red Lions had to struggle to keep the lead. Credit should be given to James Sena (who also contributed to the team's defeat after missing crucial freethrow shots in the last minutes of the 4th qtr), Marvin Hayes, Marc Cagoco and John Wilson.

Am too lazy to state the details... but, last game was a good one. A very good match. JRU truly deserves to fight for the title. But, the Red Lions are too thirsty for another victory. I am keeping my fingers crossed that they win and end the series this day.

You're either in or you're out.

In one of my posts, I shared how eager I was in losing pounds. Even shared a list of what I planned to do. But, yeah, just like most New Year's resolutions, it's nothing but 'plan'. Now, my list rather looks like this:

* NO carbs for 2 weeks.
* NO meals after 4PM.
* NO eat-out for until desired weight is gained.
* START hula hoop(ing) again.
* START skip rope again.
* INCREASE hours working with my new bud, "Orbitrac".
* INCREASE fluid intake.
* INCREASE green tea intake.
* INCLUDE vegetables in my diet.

*BIG SIGH* Oh, how tough it is to stay away from FOOD. Especially, I've been cooking a lot lately. Yeah, I do cook...believe it or not. *wink* Plus, there's a big number of people I know who are celebrating their birthdays this month: Richmond, BubbleBum, Keith & Mommy Ona (5th), Uncle Olan (10th), Zeke (11th), Lolo Richard (12th) [ belated happy BiDy!!! ] Pauline (24th), Nanai (25th), JR (26th), Mamai (27th) & Boogie (29th)... lotsmo but these are the only people I can remember... HAPPY BiDy, all Sep Celebrants!!!

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...now, back to NCAA series...

Guess what? The San Beda Red Lions advances to the finals and will be facing the JRU Heavy Bombers on Wednesday (24th) at the Araneta Coliseum after yesterdays do-or-die game against the Mapua Cardinals. Final score 60-53.

Twas a roller coaster game for the Lions. Leading in the 1st qtr (22-16); then, took a-fall-header-plunge-spill-tumble with only 6pts against the Cardinals' 17 -- combined scores of Kevin dela Pena, Allan Mangahas and Mazo (28-33); picking up again in the 3rd qtr and successfully snatched the lead back with the help of Gamalinda and Menor's behind attacks (44-41) ... maintained the lead the entire 4th qtr leading them back to the finals. Hooray!

Rogemar (Ogie) Menor truly showed his worth in this game and was named MVP. Am so impressed by his confidence, guts and expertise dealing with rattling sitches. How he can create scores for himself! He's the man! Check his stats.

Although, only Borgie Hermida (aka Mighty Kid) was able to manage a 3pt shot and there's very poor outside shooting from the team, the Lions were able to pull it off with significant efforts from Ogie Menor, rookie Jake Pascual (transferee from the PCU Jrs team shared 13 pts, 13 rbds, 3 assists, 3 stls & 2 blks), David Marcelo (3rbds & 1 assist) and Hermida (14 pts, 5 rbds & 3 assists). Hafta also give credit to the rest'o the Lions... Sam Ekwe (9pts, 13 rbds & 2 blks), Pong Escobal (5pts) and Riego Gamalinda (2pts...also helped spark a running game for the team).

Ogie Menor, the game's MVP, made 17pts, 4rbds and 1 ast.

2008 Standings

	Wins	Losses
SBC Red Lions	12	3
SSCR Stags	9	5
JRU Bombers	9	5
LC Knights	9	5
MIT Cardinals	9	6
CSB Blazers	4	10
PCU Dolphins	3	11
UPHR Altas	2	12

Looking forward to Wednesday's Finals game.