Fritz' Blog

This part of my life is called: Catching Up with Life

2009-03-23T20:07:00.001+08:00

This part of my life is called: Catching Up with Life

Well, it almost been a month since I resigned from work, and I AM LOVING IT.

And of course, since I have lots of time in my hand now at this chapter of my life, there are going to be some changes…

I missed my family, A LOT… This summer, I plan on spending it with them…

I missed my friends too… lalo na ung mga kababata ko sa Manila… so don't be surprised if almost every day, andun ako. It's just that I missed you guys. I missed bonding, and playing basketball with you all.

Miss ko na din mga blockmates ko. A couple of days ago, I went to UST to grab tickets for a modeling event, and since I was within the location, I sms'ed my best-bud-from-college, Isa to see if we could meet up. Buti na lang lunch nila ni Christie. So aun, hangout saglit near Astoria st. kwento kwento hahaha. I sure miss the old times. I think it's about time na we arrange another block get together event. Gusto ko ung swimming and overnight… sana pwede ulit resthouse nila gem nyahaha!!

What hasn't changed since I left work?

One thing that I hated about myself ever since getting a job was that I gained weight… and when I said gained weight, I literally meant gained weight… here are some before and after pics.

BEFORE (This was taken at SJ Tambayan, DLSU-M approximately 5 years ago…

And this is me now…

You see that? That Double chinned, chubby cheeked man?

What I'm thinking now? Lifestyle change. My target, to lose 40-60 pounds in a span of a year. Game plan is to do 30-45 minutes of jogging 3 days a week (which isn't so hard since there is this nice park in a nearby subdivision) and 2 basketball games on Sunday. I really need to get my old body back…

So aun… I know I haven't been posting anything on this blog lately. The reason is I'm pretty much occupied ditto sa bahay. Its either nagluluto ako (yes, im still trying to learn how to cook now), gardening (bago ito for me, got to put what I learned in botany), or nagbabantay ng tindahan. =)

I still missed my friends at work though… im gonna go there tomorrow so make yourselves available. Baka magyaya ako mag Rauls… hahaha!!

P.S.

Some other pictures na I took in between the time na nag resign ako and now.. Enjoy!! (since matagal ko na di hinahawakan ung camera ko, my skills are a bit rusty, so wag masyado murderin ang pics ha?)

Resigning from work… =)

2009-02-26T22:09:00.001+08:00

I just resigned from work today... parang nabunutan ako ng isang napakalaking tinik.. =)

but looking back. medyo masakit din pala, na iiwan mo ung company na dinedicate ko ung 2 years and 6 months ng buhay ko.. but I have personal goals to achieve, and time is running short.

Things that I'm not gonna miss:

1. Helping out stupid or bitchy or rude customers (its right that you pay us to help you but that doesnt give you any right to be rude to us)

2. i dont need to change my password every1-2 months (I already have a long list of used passwords and its getting hard to remember)

3. My new boss (haha asa pa sya)

4. My new shift manager (kung sana ung nilaki ng boobs nya napunta ung onti sa puso)

5. Installing Dellconnect every friggin day!!

6. My opening spiel

7. Avaya phone

8. Spam ng program namin na wala ng ginawa kundi punuin ung 4mb file limit ng mailbox ko.. grrr..

9. isa pa pala un, ung 4mb file limit ng mailbox.. potek mas malaki pa ung memory ng cellphone ko eh, buti pa un 64mb..

10. si jollibee... nakakasuka na sya eh

11. ung Milo sa pantry na mag LBM ka pag uminom ka

12. ung pagbebenta

13. ung pagtroubleshoot..

and shempre, eto naman ung listahan ng mga bagay na mamimiss ko...

Things that I'm gonna miss:

1. Im gonna miss Team Wetworks - sila ung last (And the BEST) team ko bago ako umalis..

2. makipagkulitan with team mates

3. Coaching sessions with Nat

4. Raul's Isaw sessions

5. Gilligan's inuman..

6. Being independent financially (ngaun, balik ako sa puder ni mama hahaha, mabilis mauubos tong inipon ko pihado)

7. My outlook (dami kasi messages dun na gusto ko sana isave)

8. ung mga crush ko sa SMB huhuhu (joke lang frapp, love you!! as if naman kasi may chicks dito no, puro mga lalake tao dito eh)

9. ung mga hirit ni warren

10. ung mga pangaasar ni jem kay wilmer

11. ung pagkanta ni jason

12. ung mga hirit ni love

13. ung mga pambabasag ni kats kay nat

14. ung pagiging "cocky" ni nat LOL

15. ung pagtatanggal ni norms ng plug ng headset mo habang may kausap ka, so akala mo na disconnect ung customer.

16. ung mga mababait kong naging customer.

and lastly..

17. Helping customers (NAKS!!! ang plastik omg!!)

haha!! ayan na muna siguro!!

I love you guys, God bless sa inyo dyan. I'm always here whenever you need me. ^_^

Resigning from work… =)

2009-02-26T17:12:00.000+08:00

I just resigned from work today... parang nabunutan ako ng isang napakalaking tinik.. =)

but looking back. medyo masakit din pala, na iiwan mo ung company na dinedicate ko ung 2 years and 6 months ng buhay ko.. but I have personal goals to achieve, and time is running short.

Things that I'm not gonna miss:

1. Helping out stupid or bitchy or rude customers (its right that you pay us to help you but that doesnt give you any right to be rude to us)

2. i dont need to change my password every1-2 months (I already have a long list of used passwords and its getting hard to remember)

3. My new boss (haha asa pa sya)

4. My new shift manager (kung sana ung nilaki ng boobs nya napunta ung onti sa puso)

5. Installing Dellconnect every friggin day!!

6. My opening spiel

7. Avaya phone

8. Spam ng program namin na wala ng ginawa kundi punuin ung 4mb file limit ng mailbox ko.. grrr..

9. isa pa pala un, ung 4mb file limit ng mailbox.. potek mas malaki pa ung memory ng cellphone ko eh, buti pa un 64mb..

10. si jollibee... nakakasuka na sya eh

11. ung Milo sa pantry na mag LBM ka pag uminom ka

12. ung pagbebenta

13. ung pagtroubleshoot..

and shempre, eto naman ung listahan ng mga bagay na mamimiss ko...

Things that I'm gonna miss:

1. Im gonna miss Team Wetworks - sila ung last (And the BEST) team ko bago ako umalis..

2. makipagkulitan with team mates

3. Coaching sessions with Nat

4. Raul's Isaw sessions

5. Gilligan's inuman..

6. Being independent financially (ngaun, balik ako sa puder ni mama hahaha, mabilis mauubos tong inipon ko pihado)

7. My outlook (dami kasi messages dun na gusto ko sana isave)

8. ung mga crush ko sa SMB huhuhu (joke lang frapp, love you!! as if naman kasi may chicks dito no, puro mga lalake tao dito eh)

9. ung mga hirit ni warren

10. ung mga pangaasar ni jem kay wilmer

11. ung pagkanta ni jason

12. ung mga hirit ni love

13. ung mga pambabasag ni kats kay nat

14. ung pagiging "cocky" ni nat LOL

15. ung pagtatanggal ni norms ng plug ng headset mo habang may kausap ka, so akala mo na disconnect ung customer.

16. ung mga mababait kong naging customer.

and lastly..

17. Helping customers (NAKS!!! ang plastik omg!!)

haha!! ayan na muna siguro!!

I love you guys, God bless sa inyo dyan. I'm always here whenever you need me. ^_^

First rant for the year 2009

2009-02-19T00:34:00.000+08:00

nako nako...

grrr....

First rant for the year 2009?

2009-02-16T22:00:00.002+08:00

I just texted JR para sa sched namin this week sa new teams namin, and I learned na I won't be going back to Team Wetworks this week… and that urged me to write this…

May 5, 2008

This was the day na sobrang happy ako kasi, nalipat na din ako ng eTelecare Alabang.

Three days after, I met my new team…

Medyo traumatic kasi una kong seatmate nun eh si Andrew… hahaha.. ever since then, I always sat near Nat. lol

May 24, 2008

First outing with Alabang teammates. Nasanay na kasi ako na di nakakasama sa mga GA's ng mga naging team ko before kasi the thought of the long travel makes me wanna go home and just sleep all through the weekend.. pero ngaun oks naman. First time na I get to hang out with the coolest TL on the floor (Self proclaimed) and JR (Case controller namin).

Lots of things happened ever since then. Nandyan na ung muntik bumagsak ang PA kasi frustrated ako dahil di ako napromote nung Q4 2007. Pero that feeling was short lived as I started to enjoy this team for the very first time in my whole stay sa company.

What made this team different from a total of six teams na nalipatan ko in my almost 3 years stay sa etel?

This team is FUN. Yeah I know na you should pass your metrics every 3 months, yada yada, but you don't have to take the fun away with that. Previous teams that I've experienced, masyadong focused metrics wise that they tend to over emphasize on them (making their agents stressed out) thus forgetting to put the fun factor in work.

I like this team because the manager cared. Unlike that one team leader na I had before, who threatened na isuspend ako if I went absent (because my mom got sick during that time at kami lang ng sis ko ang tao sa bahay). I now got a manager who cared, and sobrang thankful ako for that. As an employee, it's nice to know (and feel) na the company that you have dedicated your 3 years is showing that it cares for you through your manager. That makes me want to give back and excel sa trabaho na binigay sa kin, kasi at the back of my mind, wala na ako iniisip kasi if ever may mangyari, I know that the company will support me. To think of it, even if I work para sa sarili ko, my priority will always be my family. eTelecare should train more people like Nat. Leaders that has their hearts in the right place.

Like they say, there is no "I" in "team". One more reason why I love Team Wetworks is its members. From the over farting Andrew to the high libido mommy Leah. Sobrang saya, na di mo napapansin na tapos na pala ung shift nyo dahil tawa lang kayo ng tawa. Ever experienced na you are on the floor with the most boring team? tapos when you look over sa cubicle mo, may makikita ka na team na sobrang saya (at nagkakantahan pa, while on shift). Don't you wish na sana andun ka? Well, I wished before, and it came true.

From the times na kumakain tau sa Mang Raul's Isawan hanggang sa escapades natin sa Laguna, this was a team you'll look forward to work with everyday.

February 18, 2009

Good things doesn't last forever, but I was very happy while it lasted. This coming Wednesday, I will no longer be a member of Team Wetworks. But nonetheless, I'm still happy na I became a part of it. I'll still be looking forward to our Gilligans drinking sessions and isaw escapades. Keep in touch. =)

First rant for the year 2009?

2009-02-16T17:03:00.000+08:00

I just texted JR para sa sched namin this week sa new teams namin, and I learned na I won't be going back to Team Wetworks this week… and that urged me to write this…

May 5, 2008

This was the day na sobrang happy ako kasi, nalipat na din ako ng eTelecare Alabang.

Three days after, I met my new team…

Medyo traumatic kasi una kong seatmate nun eh si Andrew… hahaha.. ever since then, I always sat near Nat. lol

May 24, 2008

What made this team different from a total of six teams na nalipatan ko in my almost 3 years stay sa etel?

From the times na kumakain tau sa Mang Raul's Isawan hanggang sa escapades natin sa Laguna, this was a team you'll look forward to work with everyday.

February 18, 2009

Murphy's Law

2009-02-16T14:04:00.000+08:00

If anything can go wrong... It will...

- This is so true..

The day that I almost woke up without a home...

2009-01-27T19:00:00.000+08:00

January 27th around 9:00 PM

Ginising ako ng kapatid ko, she was screaming...

i was half awake, she was telling me about something that included the words water, electricity, sparks and smoke in it...

Adrenaline rushed... Jumped out of bed, turned off the main power line and hurriedly went to our kitchen..

I could smell something burning, then there sa may corner, i see the thing sparking, little flames coming out of it..

hurriedly got a couple of pliers, hammer and electrical tape...

after making sure that there is no more sparks. I asked my sister again what happened..

Our helper, Mae, was cleaning the kitchen with a wet sponge and bucket of water. I dont know what really happened but I think she somehow spilled water on an outlet where our oven was plugged in..

I did appreciate Mae for immediately telling my sister about the situation pero, as I was telling my mom and dad (in Cebu) what happened, I learned na matagal na din pala sya sinasabihan ni mama na be careful around electricity.

She didn't hear a mouthful from me.. pero she should be ready once our parents arrive...

so aun, im here, awake at 12:44 a.m. standing up every now and then to check some outlets just to make sure na walang ibang na short circuit...

I miss college...

2009-01-08T00:21:00.000+08:00

One of the best things that happened to my life...

Missed my blockmates..
missed the lessons..

missed the times that we hanged out together..

Fritz is taking an emotional rollercoaster ride..

2008-12-28T05:53:00.000+08:00

wanna join??

Disney Pixar's Tokyo Mater!

2008-12-11T09:45:00.000+08:00

High Res Photos: Pixar’s Tokyo Mater

Posted on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 at 4:38 pm by: Peter Sciretta

Disney has sent us high resolution photos of Pixar’s new 3D short film Tokyo Mater, which will be attached to Bolt beginning December 12th.

Full press release and four more photos after the jump.

DISNEY•PIXAR TO PREMIERE ITS FIRST

Disney Digital 3-D™ SHORT FILM

Oscar®-Winner John Lasseter Directs

Animated Short Based on “Cars” Character

BURBANK, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2008) – Disney•Pixar will premiere its first Disney Digital 3-D™ short film – “Tokyo Mater” – directed by Academy Award®-winner John Lasseter, at theaters nationwide beginning December 12. Appearing before Walt Disney Pictures’ “Bolt,” the animated short is the fourth in Disney•Pixar’s “Cars Toons” series, inspired by the hit 2006 film “Cars.”

The series stars Mater the tow truck (voiced by LARRY THE CABLE GUY), Lightning McQueen’s rusty but trusty friend. In “Tokyo Mater,” a routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, “Dragon” Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become “Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.”

All of the “Cars Toons” are directed by Lasseter (director of “Cars,” “Toy Story 2,” “A Bug’s Life” and “Toy Story”) and co-directed by Victor Navone (animator on “Cars,” “The Incredibles,” “Finding Nemo” and “Monsters, Inc.”) and Rob Gibbs (story artist on “Cars,” “Finding Nemo,” “Monsters, Inc.” and “Toy Story 2″). Kori Rae (associate producer on “The Incredibles” and “Monsters, Inc.”) serves as producer. The previous toons in the series featured Mater as a fire truck in “Rescue Squad Mater,” a daredevil in “Mater the Greater” and as a bulldozer fighter in “El Materdor.” These three “Cars Toons” aired on Disney Channel, Toon Disney and ABC Family.

“I’m delighted to be back in the director’s chair for the ‘Cars Toons’ series,” said Lasseter, who serves as chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios and most recently executive produced “Bolt.” “Mater is one of my favorite characters from ‘Cars’ and is the definition of true friendship. The world has grown to love Mater as much as we do, and we are excited to take him on new adventures with his best friend, Lighting McQueen.”

2-D computer versions of “Tokyo Mater” will also be available for theaters showing “Bolt” in 2-D.

About “Cars”

Directed by Academy Award®-winner John Lasseter, “Cars” opened in theaters on June 9, 2006. “Cars” was the 2007 Golden Globe® winner for Best Animated Feature Film and received Academy Award® nominations for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Music - Original Song. The film also won the 2007 Grammy Award® for Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. “Cars” was the #1 animated film on DVD for 2006, and the Disney•Pixar’s “Cars” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack debuted in June 2006 at #8, making it the first Pixar soundtrack to enter the Billboard Top 10 and to ship gold.

Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 2″ will be released in Summer 2011. “Cars 2″ is being directed by Brad Lewis, producer of the Oscar®-winning film “Ratatouille.” In this adventure, all the world’s a racetrack as racing superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe’s fastest and finest in this thrilling high-octane new installment of the “Cars” saga. Mater and Lightning McQueen will need their passports as they find themselves in a new world of intrigue, thrills and fast-paced comedic escapades around the globe.

About “Bolt”

For super-dog Bolt (voice of JOHN TRAVOLTA), every day is filled with adventure, danger and intrigue — at least until the cameras stop rolling. When the star of a hit TV show is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to New York City, he begins his biggest adventure yet — a cross-country journey through the real world to get back to his owner and co-star, Penny (voice of MILEY CYRUS). Armed only with the delusions that all his amazing feats and powers are real, and the help of two unlikely traveling companions — a jaded, abandoned housecat named Mittens (voice of SUSIE ESSMAN) and a TV-obsessed hamster named Rhino (voice of MARK WALTON) — Bolt discovers he doesn’t need superpowers to be a hero. Directed by Chris Williams and Byron Howard, “Bolt” is a hilarious, fun-filled, action-packed animated comedy adventure in Disney Digital 3-D™. Rated PG, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Bolt” hit theaters Nov. 21, 2008.

Julita Dalida, December 6, 2008

2008-12-06T12:42:00.000+08:00

Julita Dalida

October 6, 1906 - December 6, 2008

A loving mother, grand mother and great grandmother...

May you rest in peace, Lola... We love you very much...

Manila Auto Salon 2008

2008-11-21T16:24:00.000+08:00

Just got home from the event..

Lots of nice cars displayed...

My sister got her picture taken with Ryan Agoncillo..

Was awed with the displayed Hi Ace and Ford E150 boom boxes XD

Fritz is dead tired and will post pictures tomorrow =)

Torn between two... cameras

2008-11-18T12:25:00.000+08:00

Been wanting to buy a DSLR ever since payday but still can't make a choice.. but at least i've already narrowed it down to 2 options.

Option A:

FS: Nikon D40 (CDSC unit)
- With Nikkor 18-55 II 3.5-5.6 Lens (D40 Kit lens, Non-VR)
- Complete, e.g. box, warranty card, cd softwares, accessories, everything.
- Warranty with CDSC-Megamall up to December 2008
- 16k actuations
- Very pristine condition.

Freebies:
- Nikon EN-EL9 extra battery (Nikon Original, bought Oct-2008 w/ receipt)
- Nikon ML-L3 wireless remote (Nikon Original, bought Aug-2008 )

Price: P18k Firm. Last Price already. No Trade/Swaps.
RFS: Upgrade.
Meetup Points: Makati, Rockwell; Malate, Harisson Plaza

Actual Pix of the D40 (but w/a diff Lens), for reference only:

Another option could be....

You can opt for my Nikkor 18-70 3.5-4.5 instead of the 18-55 II Kit Lens
Set Price for this Option will be P22k

Here is the pix of my Nikkor 18-70

or...

Option B

A Brand New Nikon D40 or 2nd hand D80

oh my....

which is which?!?! =(

November 1, 2008

2008-11-01T16:35:00.000+08:00

Happy Birthday, Dad!!

Happy All Soul's Day!!

Happy Birthday, Jaimee!!

2008-10-30T10:41:00.000+08:00

bakit ganun??

2008-10-29T10:23:00.000+08:00

almost 3 years na ang nakakalipas, pero naaalala pa din kita. T_T

A Tribute to JV Casio and the rest of the DLSU squad

2008-09-25T14:59:00.000+08:00

During my last year in DLSU, it was JV Casio who gave me and my blockmates a memorable year. He shot that last shot that propelled the archers to win the 2004 UAAP Men's Basketball championships... Me and my friends already knew for a fact that he was destined to do great things in DLSU Basketball. and yes, He did...

By doing this post, i'd like to thank JV Casio and the rest of the DLSU men's basketball team, first of all, for the championship that they gave us on our last year in DLSU, and also for playing their hearts out in every game that they play. My hats off to you...

To all the other players, Hope to see you again next season. I know you guys will bravely take the lead from JV and lead our new breed of archers to the next level.

To the rookies, im very impressed. Cant wait to see a more mature you on the next season.

Sir Franz, kahit ano pa sabihin nila, ikaw pa din pinaka favorite kong coach. Hats off to the tactician.

Let me end my post by giving you a short reading from our site.

Got this post from greenarchers.ph

JV CASIO’S TIME

Posted by greengossip

Joseph Evans Casio came at a not so auspicious time. The Green Archers was still feeling the pangs from their championship loss to bitter rivals, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, the previous season. And with a rookie-laden lineup which includes the former Red Cub, the Green Archers missed the UAAP Finals for the first time since 1994.

He came at a time when rookies were not given much hype as much as what we are seeing now. Nonetheless, JV as he has come to be known, quietly earned the praise not only of the Green supporters but also of the regular UAAP spectator. Despite the presence of a much vaunted rivals like Ateneo’s Chris Tiu and Ford Arao, Adamson’s Ken Bono, UP’s Marvin Cruz, JV romped off with the Rookie of the Year honors.

He came at a time when the Green Archers had the spectacular and flashy duo of Joseph Yeo and Macmac Cardona. For years, he played in the shadows of his superstar teammates. No complaints, no buts. He responded as a loyal team player. But the superstar in him is waiting to be unraveled. In the do-or-die Game 3 of the 2004 UAAP Championship Series vs. the FEU Tamaraws, JV nailed a crucial three-point shot in the dying seconds of the ballgame, reminiscent of Ren-Ren Ritualo’s gameturning triple in the 1998 Season.

Yes, JV is indeed the next Archer to watch. But just when JV’s star is starting to shine brightly, another controversy hit De La Salle that resulted in the one-year suspension of the Green Archers from the UAAP. Sadly, the clouds seemed to have dimmed JV’s star.

And in 2007, after a one-year hiatus from the UAAP, the De La Salle Green Archers vindicated their suspension and won the UAAP crown. JV Casio lived up to everyone’s hope and expectation and spearheaded the Green Archers’ fairy-tale win over the heavily favored UE Red Warriors. JV’s star is shining brighter than ever. He was named in the UAAP Mythical Team of Season 70 and Finals Most Valuable Player together with Cholo Villanueva. Despite all the accolades, JV remained the humble and quiet cager that he is.

JV vowed to return to lead DLSU in its quest for a back-to-back championship. He did not reneg on that promise. He took up Masters in Environmental Science and wore the Green and White jersey for the very last season. JV led the Archers and guided the young La Salle squad game in and game out. Delivering on his promise, the Green Archers’ team captain steered La Salle to its 13th finals appearance in 15 UAAP seasons.

No matter what the outcome of this year’s Finals will be, JV Casio is one superstar the entire Lasallian community will miss. His surname might have been an abbreviation of the constellation, Cassiopeia, which contains one of the brightest stars in the galaxy, because for sure, wherever Casio may be, his star will forever shine brightly.

Thank you JV.

2003

JV was already a regular fixture in the Archers’ rotation in his rookie year at a tender age of 16 and fresh out of San Beda High School.

As a freshman, JV proved that he can hang tough against the more-seasoned players of the league.

JV was never shy to hit the big shots since day one of his UAAP career.

JV was instrumental in leading the then rookie-laden Green Archers team to a respectable finish in 2003. He won the rookie of the year award on top of being one of the league leaders in the steals category.

2004

With a year of college ball experience tucked under his belt, JV was ready to assume an even bigger role in his sophomore year.

JV was among the key components in the Archers’ vaunted full court press.

JV played a significant role in the Archers’ victory over FEU in the 2004 championship series. He hit a clutch three-pointer in the dying seconds of the sudden death match that gave the lead and eventually the win.

With his oncourt brilliance and clutch performance all season long, JV was certainly not hounded by the so-called sophomore jinx.

2005

With the departure of Macmac Cardona, JV got even more minutes in the guard rotation.

JV developed his slashing ability to add another dimension to his game.

In most occasions, he played the point. He orchestrated the offense well as a back-up to TY Tang.

JV and the rest of the team had all reasons to celebrate as they booked another seat in the finals that year.

2007

Coming back from year’s absence due to suspension, JV and the Archers are determined to once again rise to the top.

A more confident JV displayed a new arsenal of moves from fade-away jumpers to cat-quick drives that baffled defenders to no end.

There was no stopping JV and the Archers from charging their way back to the finals after a one-year layoff.

Sweet vindication indeed.

2008

In his final playing year in the UAAP, JV in now the main man of the team being the most seasoned Archer.

JV took his game to a whole new level this season being the team’s primary offensive option.

Being the leader that he is, JV is the stabilizing force for the Archers this season.

JV will be remembered for his invaluable contributions to the team throughout his collegiate career. We hope that the fire and determination that he has always shown since his rookie year would inspire those who will be taking over his place in the seasons to come.

Live Jesus in our hearts, FOREVER!! Animo LASALLE!!

DLSU Vs Ateneo Game 2

2008-09-25T14:52:00.000+08:00

We lost.. sad.. well anyway, guess im back to normal life ulit...

Animo Lasalle, Nice Game Ateneo

Live Jesus in our hearts, FOREVER!!

Masarap ba ang first time?

2008-09-22T11:31:00.000+08:00

ayan kase...

nasanay sa manila na 10 am - 3 pm ang coding...

sa Las Pinas ay 7 am - 7 pm pala haha!!

oks lang, nakarami naman ako ng pizza kanina sa etel bowling and billiards tournament =)

UAAP Finals: DLSU vs ADMU

2008-09-19T10:14:00.000+08:00

Got this from archerpride.com written by GreenArrows
Link: http://forums3.archerpride.com/index.php?showtopic=3587&hl=

After my first editorial on ADMU, I was planning to write a separate editorial on our own team. But, from what I was reading from the opinions posted at that editorial, many seemed to have misinterpreted my thoughts to mean that ADMU had a superior team than ours. If one were to re-read my piece, you will notice that there is no such implication.

So, as I was about to write about our team, many events had already occurred. Patience everyone. This middle aged brain can only do so much at the same time.

Last Saturday saw the end of the regular season of the UAAP. As expected by a few, myself included, ADMU topped the double round robin with a 13-1 record while DLSU and FEU tied for 2nd at 10-4. The Green Archers ended the regular season they way they started it, with a loss to the top ranked Blue Eagles.

During and after the game last Saturday, I was amazed at the varied reactions by members of the La Sallian family. Many were disappointed, others disgusted, others frustrated while a few said, ok lang. I am one of the few who say OK LANG. To explain why I felt this, let's have a brief background about our team.

Many have said, Coach Franz included, that last year's batch of Green Archers was the weakest team he has ever had to work since coaching DLSU. And yet, we won the Championship against a team no one thought could be stopped - UE with an immaculate 14-0 regular season record. It was a bittersweet victory for Coach Franz for this championship erased the stigma and humiliation of a one year suspension from the league for 'negligence' regarding the eligibility of two former players. It was sweet as it VINDICATED the team, the players, the coaches, the management and the entire DLSU institution itself. It was personally bitter for Coach Franz because he accomplished it against his own younger brother whom he loves so much. You know to Coach Franz, family is everything. That's the Pumaren family. Like yours too, I am sure.

The team began preparation in earnest for this season sometime late March. As many expected, TY Tang, Cholo Villanueva and Brian Ilad would not be back for the team having exhausted their eligibility. What did come as a surprise to everyone, was the decision of Kish Co and OJ Cua (two reliable role players in last year's championship series) to opt to finish their remaining academic requirements and graduate this school year. That left the team with 5 vacancies - 3 expected and 2 unexpected.

Say what you want about Kish and OJ but both put in brilliant quality minutes for the team in the post season games against ADMU and, more importantly, against UE in the Finals. Their absence bore a deep hole into the frontline of the Green Archers.

Through recruitment and training, the team expected to cover this big gap by adding rookie Maui Villanueva into the frontline. Maui Villanueva, a stalwart of the Champion UPIS team of 2002 (when he was a 14 year old rookie), has honed his skills in the highly competitive Japanese high school circuit before coming to DLSU. Also, there were high hopes for Ferdinand and Walsham to finally come up with breakout and defining seasons. Lastly, it was expected that the comebacking Marko Batricevic would fill the need for a tall center who was also a scorer. So, all was set for the Green Archers this season.

Even though they lost the first game, hopes were high that the team would still be 'in it' due to the good recruits and what was expected to be a more solid frontline. However, that was not to be. Batricevic reinjured his ACL which took him out of the season in the first round game with UE just after, ironically, shooting a three-point shot. Also, Ferdinand and Walsham have so far been a bust all season long though glimpses of what they can do could be seen in our last three games. Glimpses nevertheless. This meant Maierhofer playing the 5 with Maui and James Mangahas left to rotate at the 4 & 5 positions. The rest of the team rotated among themselves the 1 2 and 3 positions. So Jvee brillantly spearheads our backcourt along with Simon, LA, PJ Barua, Bader, Hyram and the rest of the team. Our backcourt is solid for as long as Jvee is not sick or not having a RARE off night which everyone is entitled to.

This made the usual game plan of Coach Franz more difficult because all of a sudden, our front court (though never great shakes over the years) was very very very shallow. Without Ferdinand and Walsham showing their form from last year, DLSU's frontline was its Achilles' heel. And yet, because of the system that the team has played, they still managed to get the second best record for this season along with FEU. This shows the yeoman job the whole team has done regardless of the dearth in the bench. However, compared to previous years, the shallow frontline as allowed opponents to average more points against us this year, than in previous seasons.

Well, no matter what all the sports genuises and pundits have to say, DLSU is still in the Final Four. DLSU has been a main staple in the Final Four since the Final Four had been implemented in 1994 being in it all but one season - the season DLSU was suspended. Also, in the past 15 years, DLSU has been a finalist in 13 of those years. In the two years we did not make the finals, one of which was while we were suspended, ADMU made the Finals. It should be interesting to note that in those two Final appearances, ADMU lost - to FEU in 2003 and to UST in 2006.

So, DLSU is in the Final Four. First, DLSU has to try to beat FEU in a VIRTUAL best-of-three series. Something we did back in 2004 against ADMU. We all know who won the championship then. FEU is a tall, young and very athletic team. On almost all counts, FEU trumps DLSU. But a few factors are in DLSU's favor and they are Casio, Maierhofer, the rest of the team and FRANZ PUMAREN! Stats will go FEU's way. But, most of their main players have never been to the Final Four. So, only experience is riding on the shoulders of our players and coaches for the rest of the post season.

Inspite of that long intro, this editorial is not really about the team. It's a call for 'ONE' to rise and support our team all the way. Last Saturday, I saw a lot of disappointed La Sallians blurt out all sorts of things against our team, our players and our coaches. Heck, some were even making statements that Casio had sold the game! "HOGWASH!" is what I say. Jvee Casio is probably the most loyal of all our current players, BAR NONE! He has already graduated from DLSU is now pursuing his Masters degree in Psychology so that he could play his final year. ALL FOR LOVE OF LA SALLE. Never in the many years that Jvee has played for DLSU has there ever been any instance where Casio did not give his all. Last Saturday, inspite of his best efforts, he just could not snap out what probably was his most off day ever in his entire life, something that rarely happens to Jvee but could not have come at a worse time.

I see those people who think that way as those who can't and/or refuse to believe that ADMU really played well that day. Hey, overall, ADMU has been playing very well this season and, finally, you can see a level of consistency in their game. YES, ADMU CAN BE BEATEN!!! Just not last Saturday.

It's time again, for me to raise the clarion call for 'ONE' to rise!
It's time for 'ONE' to do his/her share to help our team achieve their best!
It's time for 'ONE' to rise and be counted to flood the Araneta Coliseum and other venues to cheer the team to its limits!
It's time for 'ONE' to stand up be hold our banner high and bright!
It's time for 'ONE' to be ONE once again!
It's time for ALL OF US to be that 'ONE' again!

Yes, the ADMU Blue Eagles and even the FEU Tamaraws are for real this year. But, DLSU have been for real for the longest time since 1989.

The Blue Eagles may be flying high, but if they hear steps rushing towards them, these are the steps they hear of the Green Archers breathing down their scrawny necks backed by a SEA OF ORDINARY GREEN ARCHERS (YOU AND ME) coming at them to bring the Blue Eagles down.

Fellow La Sallians, it's time again for ALL OF US to be ONE LA SALLE! No matter the outcome, we will always be ONE LA SALLE!

For me, WE are the defending champions. And until the UAAP President gives the championship trophy later this month,
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY IS STILL THE CHAMPION! 'Nuff said.

Are you 'ONE'?

AN1MO LA SALLE!!!

Scalper piss off...

2008-09-18T09:50:00.000+08:00

Wanted to watch the UAAP Finals this sunday... tickets are already sold out.. scalpers selling Upper A tickets for 5000 bucks.. what the hell...

will watch the game in the comfort of my own room with an 18" Yellow cab pizza instead...

Friend test..

2008-09-09T12:42:00.000+08:00

Do you think you know me??

well think again XD

Create your own Friend Test here

Adidas Sale 70% OFF!!

2008-08-29T14:53:00.000+08:00

Yes, you heard it right!!

My favorite brand, will be having a sale this August 29-31 at the Megatrade hall, Megamall.. =)

Midnight surprise...

2008-08-24T07:15:00.000+08:00

My Tita from Aklan, went to manila to see her son taking oath as a seaman at the Manila Pavillion. So in part of this, she stayed at our house for 3 days :)

Of course, since she came from Aklan, we got the usual pasalubong.. lots and lots of alimango and hipon.

2nd day of her stay sa min, which was also my day off. So the usual, we bid each other good night then we went to our rooms to sleep.

Since that particular day, medyo mainit. iniwan ko na lang na bukas ung pinto ng kwarto ko para makaikot ung hangin.

at around 12 to 1 midnight, habang nagpapaantok ako by watching Topgear, may narinig ako na kumakaluskos. I thought, nililipad lang ng fan ung plastic na nakakalat somewhere sa room ko kaya di ko na pinansin.

But then medyo nagiging clear ung sound.. di na sya basta kaluskos lang. It's more of claws scratching the walls.

The curious person that I am, I stood up and turned on the lights.

Lo and behold...
Siguro gutom na sya kasi almost two days na sila nasa bayong, or baka na bored kaya gumala muna hehehe

Buti na lang di ako nakagat =)