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...

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

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

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