USC Enrolment, School's Back

Fresh from a grueling ARIS-ISIS transition that would mean hours(perhaps days) of facing the computer in the wee hours, I went to school yesterday to enroll. I learned that our ISIS days is a thing of the past as the touch-screen monitors placed beside the teller are mere debris of the short-lived system that was ISIS.

I had also known that the step(1st) in which we have to line up to pay our down payments is now the last step. But that doesn't mean that the first step does not involve lining up or having to pay for something. Our grades were part of the requirements and it was not free. We have to pay 10 pesos for each grade in a semester. I would have paid 40 for my grades starting from my freshman days but the grades from last semester that I found in the box made my payment 10 pesos less. I wouldn't have paid anything if only I had kept my marks. Lesson learned; always keep your grades because they won't give it for free the next time you ask for it.

Everything but the first and last step were easy(I'm still on the last step as of now). Enrollment sure is a tedious task but the challenge it brings is nothing compared to that of June 8 - start of classes. So, I would keep going.

Bye LeBron, So long Ivanovic, Chau Nadal, Hello School?

Now that school's coming, seeing LeBron-Kobe and Rafa-Roger in their respective finals matchup is not bad a consolation. But after LeBron's silent exit and Nadal's stunner, I realize nothing's certain in any sport.

Well, there is still Kobe and Roger. It's the Black Mamba's chance to win his 4th ring without sharing the credit to You-Know-Who(he's too big to be overlooked). And it's the Swiss Colossus' chance to win it now that his clay tormentor is ousted.

My hopes are high for the other two now that their rivals are out. It's still uncertain.
But that's what makes any sport fun to watch. You'll never know.

Sharing to Pbfantasy

This is the blog I submitted in pbfantasy's blogging section. It took me 2 grueling hours to complete the blog. Hope the people there would be more gentle.

It takes more than Magic to stop the King

The night after the LeShot, there was Kobe's clutch shot. And after Bryant's all-around game(22 points, 8 assists and 5 boards) that gave his Laker team a stranglehold against Denver leading 3-2, guess what this year's MVP did? He had 37 points - drawing comparisons to Jerry West, who after James' MVP award said LeBron is the best player today(yes Kobe, you heard it right). He also had 14 rebounds and 12 dimes in his 4th career playoff triple double(something LeBron brags in his commercial together with who else but Kobe) that saved them from a seemingly early exit after brilliant performances in the previous rounds.

In Cavs 112-102 Game 5 victory, it was obvious who the best actor was. And he saved his most dramatic acts in the final canto scoring 17 points(2 of which made Dwight Howard, this year's Defensive Player of the Year pick up his 6th foul with just under 3 minutes left in the game), threatening the self-procaimed Michael Jordan of Turkey(Hedo who had 29 points,6 rebounds and 2 assists) of his "Mr. Fourth Quarter" monicker.

Cavs victory should not only be credited to James' stellar play but also to his supporting cast(though the credit goes to James alone had they won their previous outings in Orlando). Williams had 24 points(tying his playoff-high) and Gibson gave a much-needed support from the bench with his 11(playoff-high). Gibson shot 3/4 from beyond the arc and was perfect in the charity stripe 2-2 - reminiscent of his 31-point explosion as a rookie way back in their 2007(yes, that's how long "Boobie" has been in a slumber) Eastern Conference Finals matchup with Detroit.

The pressure now is on the Magic as they get their second chance in putting an end to Cavs outstanding 66-win season and also an end to anyone's hope of a Kobe-LeBron showdown in June. Dwight Howard's magic works best in Amway as the Cavs are 0-2 there. In addition, only eight teams have won a series after suffering from a 3-1 deficit. The numbers are certainly against LeBron. Well except one, he's number 23(a number worn by You-Know-Who and that has its shares of greatness).

"We'll be number nine!", said LeBron when told by their slim chances of getting past the Magic. He sure is confident. And you can't blame him, "it takes more than magic to stop The King".

*For those who are wondering why some words are colored, those words are actually links to articles/videos you may find interesting(no, Katrina Halili's not there).

One Love.

-mwayne-

Pbfantasy Blogs...

It's been a while since my first post(4 months to be exact). But it didn't take that long for me to realize how hard it is to be a blogger(especially in Pbfantasy). Way harder than I imagined. I had circled the wagon against harsh comments and unwanted suggestions. The blogging section here is not for the faint of heart(kudos to those 14-year old kids who are not exempted to the flurry of negative comments in their works). Hours of thinking and polishing in what you thought was the "best blog ever" goes down the drain as you are rewarded with an amazing 1-star rate together with the "your-blog-is-trash" comment. Two words. So Filipino. Ever wonder who these losers are? Those who rate your blog with a 1(thank you very much) and comment things like; &*#&!@#$&* @&*(@$? These people are actually bloggers who don't appreciate articles other than the ones written by themselves. They think the only way they could look good(blogging-wise) is by making other blogger's work look bad. Still don't get it? Another two words. Crab mentality.

Well you can't please everybody(it's been their comforting comment after saying something bad about your work) but to hell with their profanities and below-the-belt assaults.

Yes, there is no way you could please loyal Ginebra fans after writing a bold prediction that a certain team(perhaps your favorite) will win against the highly-favored Gin Kings squad. There is no way James Yap fans will rate you with the highest star possible after submitting an article saying he's not MVP-material. But they could be at least less reactive and more reasonable.

The blogging section is a place where an exchange of ideas takes place. It is never a battle ground nor a place for competition.

I'm still clueless as to what would your response be after this blog is published. But I'm pretty sure of one thing, "it's hard to be a blogger".

Why the President Don't Watch Wowowee..

People can't deny it. Even Pap- sorry, Will's avid critic Joey de Leon recognizes(as shown by his satiric attacks to Will making him known as "Joey Tira" for his shows' fans) that Wowowee is rapidly rising in popularity threatening Eat Bulaga's three-decade long reign as the best noontime show in the country.

It's a no-brainer. Filipinos watch Wowowee making the show more popular and making Will another peso(a million perhaps) richer. Well except the President. Why?

I often watch the show and I have come up with several realizations. I realized how we, the Filipinos fared as far as education is concerned. It is quite disturbing though you may find it funny seeing someone not answering a seemingly very easy question(English-Tagalog translations and vice versa). Perhaps we expect stupid answers from stupid questions.

Another reason is that, we are really in crisis and that large gap between the rich and the poor in the Philippines could not be more larger. People in the upper crust handing money to the poor out of pity seems like a common scene. Filipinos show "talents" they won't even perform in their showers as a last-ditch attempt to gain money(five thousand pesos is a just a minimum). Not bad a consolation for public humiliation.

I hope as the show ages, people will participate in any Wowowee contest just for the fun of it and not because of the money it brings. If that happens, expect the President doing the Hep Hep Hooray.

A New Addiction?

The PBA semis has just started and it only means one thing. Fantasy numbers. Yes, I'm into PBA fantasy. Unfortunately I joined in late and being rank 129 was the best I could get. I really enjoy it and I'm starting to get a hang of it since I'm new to fantasy basketball. For those who love basketball and statistics, here's the link; PBA fantasy .

Playing it is really fun. You get to cheer when the players on your roster are dishing out assists or getting that board despite the fact that their from opposing teams. Doing that, you are like a fan of both teams.

It made me watch PBA games more often. You don't want to miss your player's games and also to watch out for player injuries. Getting a player whom you don't know is injured is costly. That's even painful than watching your player having an off night.

The teams are now warming up in this cold January and still a lot of things would come as they battle it out for the Finals. It's not too late to join. Click the link and experience PBA fantasy.

So, I guess this does it for my first post. God Bless us all and PIT SENYOR!!!!