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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Soccer Kick Ass
The first time I kicked a ball in a game of soccer, I immediately scored. Beginner's luck? Certainly not. Here's the story.
I was the designated last man. The last man serves as the goalie's last helper. I help protect the goal. I hep the goalie, I help the team. Mr. Baguio, our PE teacher, told me to just kick the ball to disrupt the attack of the other team. Just seconds after I subbed in, the ball came flying towards me. As the ball drew nearer, I wasn't decided as to how I would receive it. Should I trap the ball or should I just go with the more entertaining style of a bicycle kick. I went for the latter. I kicked the ball while it was in mid-air. I kicked the ball hard. So hard that it went through the goal! I scored! I scored on my own goal...
After my first ever soccer goal, my teammates were furious. So was Mr Baguio. Just seconds after I went in, the coach sent me to the bench. Certainly, one of my most memorable experiences. A highlight in my brief soccer career.
As a kid still looking for a sport, that was a big setback. I was a Level 5 grade school student then. I could not recall ever playing soccer again until I was a 2nd year high school student. The mistake I committed during that game somehow made me feel like an outcast. But I was a kid, and kids commit mistakes. As soon as mistakes are committed, there's this momentary feeling of rejection and discrimination.
Such feeling of discrimination does not always last long. It heals over time. However, I seem to recall my first goal every time I witness a soccer game. Now, I just laugh over the experience. I know, none of my classmates would ever remember it.
Mistakes are personal. People deal with it. I've dealt with it. There are mistakes which I choose to forget. Some people, on a bad note, never forget mistakes committed by others. They don't necessary dwell on it, but they never seem to forget it. This can be very, very irritating.
Nowadays, the game of Soccer is surprisingly becoming more and more popular in the Philippines. In my high school days, my friends and I never talk about Philippine soccer. We were more acquainted with the international teams and stars. Back then, my idol was Ronaldo of Brazil. He was one of the better, if not the best, soccer player during that time, along with Beckham, Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Rooney and Casillas. I remember my friend's idol was Sergio Santibanez of Marimar, a popular mexican telenovela then.
I played soccer in high school. I loved it. The game demands a lot of running, energy and teamwork. The skills are not that easy to develop. One has to spend longer hours in training. My passion for soccer was purely for fun though. I did not consider it as a long term career. Surely, there were times when I dreamt of playing in the World Cup. But those were just teenage fantasies.
I watched the Azkals versus Kuwait game yesterday. I could not help but notice the disparity in skill, teamwork, passion, and system.
The Filipinos are proud. Filipinos work hard and love their own country. Our government however is pretty much incapable of leveling up with this pride.
This is a tough and tedious matter. I'd rather discuss and elaborate further when I have the time.
to be continued....
That's What Makes the World Go Round - The Sword & the Stone
I saw this movie in grade school. I love this scene. Merlin and Arthur transform into a fish. Merlin teaches him something about reality. Very insightful.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
The Unforgiven
In the office
Student: Sir, I have not enrolled yet. Can I just sit in your class and listen to your lecture?
Professor: Sure, of course. There are other students who have books, but never read them. You're very welcome! Here you can have my syllabus. Be sure not to give the reviewees a copy of that.
Reviewee: Butangi...
Student: Sir, I have not enrolled yet. Can I just sit in your class and listen to your lecture?
Professor: Sure, of course. There are other students who have books, but never read them. You're very welcome! Here you can have my syllabus. Be sure not to give the reviewees a copy of that.
Reviewee: Butangi...
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
I'm back, self
Karon na hapit na moLarga si diane ug hapit na pud ang exam, ako ning sugdan pag update ning akong blog. Mao na lang jud ni akong outlet kay sa pagkakaron mura man ug way lami i lihok lihok kay mingaw.. ahak ui..
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
25 years of my life and still... what's up?
What’s Up?
25 years AND my life and still
I'm trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
I realised quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made FOR this
Brotherhood of man
For whatever that means
[Chorus:]
And So I cry sometimes when I'm lying in bed
JUST To get it all out what's in my head
AND I, I Am feeling a little peculiar
AND So I wake in the morning and I step
Outside AND I take deep breath
AND I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's goin' on
And I SING hey-YEAH-YEA-EAH, EAH HEY YEA YEA
I said hey! what's goin' on
And I SING hey-YEAH-YEA-EAH, EAH HEY YEA YEA
I said hey! what's goin' on
OOOH, OO! OOH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO
OO-OOH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOOOO
OOOH! OOO-AAH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO
OO-OOH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOOOO Whats up?
And I try, oh my God do I try
I try all the time
In this institution
And I pray, oh my God do I pray
I pray every single day
For a revolution
[Chorus:]
And So I cry sometimes when I'm lying in bed
JUST To get it all out what's in my head
AND I, I Am feeling a little peculiar
AND So I wake in the morning and I step Outside
AND I take deep breath
AND I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's goin' on
And I SING hey-YEAH-YEA-EAH, EAH HEY YEA YEA
I said hey! what's goin' on
And I SING hey-YEAH-YEA-EAH, EAH HEY YEA YEA
I said hey! what's goin' on
And I SING hey-YEAH-YEA-EAH, EAH HEY YEA YEA I said hey! what's goin' on
And I SING hey-YEAH-YEA-EAH, EAH HEY YEA YEA
I said hey! what's goin' on
OOOH, OO! OOH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO
OO-OOH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOOOO-AHH-HAA
25 years of my life and still
I'm trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destinationOO-OOH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOOOO
25 years AND my life and still
I'm trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
I realised quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made FOR this
Brotherhood of man
For whatever that means
[Chorus:]
And So I cry sometimes when I'm lying in bed
JUST To get it all out what's in my head
AND I, I Am feeling a little peculiar
AND So I wake in the morning and I step
Outside AND I take deep breath
AND I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's goin' on
And I SING hey-YEAH-YEA-EAH, EAH HEY YEA YEA
I said hey! what's goin' on
And I SING hey-YEAH-YEA-EAH, EAH HEY YEA YEA
I said hey! what's goin' on
OOOH, OO! OOH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO
OO-OOH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOOOO
OOOH! OOO-AAH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO
OO-OOH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOOOO Whats up?
And I try, oh my God do I try
I try all the time
In this institution
And I pray, oh my God do I pray
I pray every single day
For a revolution
[Chorus:]
And So I cry sometimes when I'm lying in bed
JUST To get it all out what's in my head
AND I, I Am feeling a little peculiar
AND So I wake in the morning and I step Outside
AND I take deep breath
AND I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's goin' on
And I SING hey-YEAH-YEA-EAH, EAH HEY YEA YEA
I said hey! what's goin' on
And I SING hey-YEAH-YEA-EAH, EAH HEY YEA YEA
I said hey! what's goin' on
And I SING hey-YEAH-YEA-EAH, EAH HEY YEA YEA I said hey! what's goin' on
And I SING hey-YEAH-YEA-EAH, EAH HEY YEA YEA
I said hey! what's goin' on
OOOH, OO! OOH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO
OO-OOH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOOOO-AHH-HAA
25 years of my life and still
I'm trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destinationOO-OOH-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOOOO
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Falling Slowly
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You'll make it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You'll make it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along
Thursday, August 6, 2009
50 Firsts
Before you start, erase my answers so that you're not influenced by my answers. Type what comes to your mind FIRST whenever you hear these 50 words. Don't think and don't go back and change. Doesn't matter how random, just type it! Then tag your friends including me.
1. BEER: zero
2. FOOD: humba
3. RELATIONSHIPS: conflict
4. YOUR CRUSH: unreachable
5. POWER RANGERS: colorful
6. LIFE: meaning
7. THE PRESIDENT:black
8. YUMMY: ice cream
10. MOVIE: Lost World
11. HALLOWEEN: Trick or Treat
12. SEX: Sometimes.hehe
13. RELIGION: Losing
14. HATE: Miami
15. FEAR: None
16. MARRIAGE: ready
17. BLONDES: pretty
18. SLIPPERS: soft
19. SHOES: sharp
20. ASIANS:petite
21. PASTIME: cockfighting
22. ONE NIGHT STAND: kapoy barog
23. CELL PHONE: throw
24. COMPUTER: typewriter
25. FANTASY: Kiss
26. HOME: family
27. HIGH SCHOOL LIFE: greatest
28. PAJAMAS: alimuot
29. STARS: falling
30. FITNESS CENTER: anywhere
31. ALCOHOL: eew
32. LOVE: misunderstood
33. FRIENDS: true
34. MONEY:none
35. HEARTACHE: a while ago
36. TIME: irretraceable
37. DIVORCE: troublesome
38. DOGS: barK!
39. BOOKS: dusty
40. PARENTS: love
41. BABIES: wish
42. EX: none
43. MUSIC: harmony
44. COLOR: techni
45. WEDDINGS: pakals
46. PIZZA: peppz
47. HANGOUT:tagay
48. RESTO: Club U
49. SPORTS: Football
50. INSPIRATION: Mom
1. BEER: zero
2. FOOD: humba
3. RELATIONSHIPS: conflict
4. YOUR CRUSH: unreachable
5. POWER RANGERS: colorful
6. LIFE: meaning
7. THE PRESIDENT:black
8. YUMMY: ice cream
10. MOVIE: Lost World
11. HALLOWEEN: Trick or Treat
12. SEX: Sometimes.hehe
13. RELIGION: Losing
14. HATE: Miami
15. FEAR: None
16. MARRIAGE: ready
17. BLONDES: pretty
18. SLIPPERS: soft
19. SHOES: sharp
20. ASIANS:petite
21. PASTIME: cockfighting
22. ONE NIGHT STAND: kapoy barog
23. CELL PHONE: throw
24. COMPUTER: typewriter
25. FANTASY: Kiss
26. HOME: family
27. HIGH SCHOOL LIFE: greatest
28. PAJAMAS: alimuot
29. STARS: falling
30. FITNESS CENTER: anywhere
31. ALCOHOL: eew
32. LOVE: misunderstood
33. FRIENDS: true
34. MONEY:none
35. HEARTACHE: a while ago
36. TIME: irretraceable
37. DIVORCE: troublesome
38. DOGS: barK!
39. BOOKS: dusty
40. PARENTS: love
41. BABIES: wish
42. EX: none
43. MUSIC: harmony
44. COLOR: techni
45. WEDDINGS: pakals
46. PIZZA: peppz
47. HANGOUT:tagay
48. RESTO: Club U
49. SPORTS: Football
50. INSPIRATION: Mom
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