Against the spread

I haven't bet on NBA games since my last year in college. I'd still gamble on baccarat and craps from time to time but not on sports (with the exception to the Super Bowl and March Madness).

But the playoffs coupled with boredom got me going again and I've been playing the lines since last week.

So far, so good.

Traveling Vol. Trying hard

The PAL and CebuPac airfare seat sale has made jetsetters out of everyone. Yeah I do mean just about every person I know who has access to a credit card.

SMH at those who were/are flossin' their multiple bookings all over Facebook and Twitter like they paid premium.

Everyday at Friday's

I was craving for Friday's world famous chicken fingers so I took a TGIF tour last week.

April 21 - Robinsons Galleria
April 22 - Robinsons Place
April 23 - Bonifacio High
April 24 - Glorietta 3

I just might drop by the Trinoma and Morato branches soon as well.

Flash me baby

That's why black clothing and cam flashes never go hand-in-hand. Unless, of course, that's exactly what you want to happen. You won't see me complaining though.

Daniel Smith released!

It's good to hear L/Cpl Daniel Smith is back in the US after being acquitted by the Court of Appeals recently. The appellate court reversed the lower court's December 2006 decision convicting the US serviceman of raping Suzette Nicolas in 2005.

Smith should've never been convicted in the first place. Nicolas, aka Nicole, flirted her way into having consensual sex with the American then cried rape to save face and make a quick buck.

What's even more ironic and somewhat disturbing is that she flew to the US and plans to stay there for good after going all out against the Americans during the trial.

What can I say? She's the typical hypocrite, hoodrat and whore. Sad to say a lot of Pinays are just like her.

If You Seek Amy

F. U. C. K. Me

Witty wordplay. Brilliant Britney.

David Noel is PBA dunk champ

Former Tar Heel and current Ginebra import David Noel took home the PBA Slam Dunk crown today. The 2005 NCAA champ and 2006 Final Four Slam Dunk winner tore it up in the final round with a pair of 50-point throwdowns.

His highlight slam came from a round-off, backflip routine punctuated by a two-handed, alley-oop 360 that got the crowd on their feet.

Failed Fantasy repeat bid

I just missed out on defending my IBM NBA fantasy league title this year. For the second straight season, I entered the playoffs having the 4th seed and scored an upset on the topseeded team during the semis. I fell miserably in the finals though.

Coincidentally, both number one seeds from this year (Gh0stface) and last year (Lenobo) were managed by JP Sarmiento. I have bragging rights yet again for taking him down on consecutive seasons.

With a lot of us having left IBM already, I hope someone can still organize this when the 2009-10 NBA season starts later this year.

Back to basketball

Haven't hooped in about two weeks. Can't wait to hit the hardwood later.

A jolt back to reality

I had a long, enlightening chat with an old friend over lunch yesterday. I can't say it was pretty. There was no room for sugar-coating. It was purely blunt, unadulterated talk.

I haven't had that in a while. I believe we all need that from time to time. You know, someone to knock some sense into our heads and keep us afloat.

Filthy and floody Manila

I had a fun Recto adventure with my ex last month. She needed to run an errand so I accompanied her and we took the easiest and most convenient way to get there - to commute via LRT2. It might not have been the most comfortable option but it was a seamless ride.

My trip to Manila yesterday was nothing like my last one though. I may have picked the wrong time to go because it was raining real hard halfway through my train ride from Katipunan to Recto. Afterwhich I would need to go down and transfer to LRT1 to go to Malate.

Upon reaching the Recto terminal, there was flood everywhere. You cannot get out of the station without submerging your calves in dirty water. It was even worse along Taft, from where LRT1 passes. Getting off the Pedro Gil station to go to Robinsons Place Malate seemed like suicide.

I did manage to complete my errand but not after going through hell and high water. Excuse me for the pun but I was soaked from head to foot. My AM90 did not deserve the punishment it took from the murky flood water.

Anyway, my ordeal just reminded me of how shitty the Taft area is. They make Katipunan look way too posh.

Innate benevolence

I think I've been very nice and accomodating for too long now much to my disadvantage. Frankly, it hasn't brought be anything good except a barrage "stop being nice and don't accomodate" comments from friends. Worse, it seems some people have been capitalizing on exploiting my kindness.

Maybe it's about time I shed that attitude and start being an ass.

Or maybe I should just let karma equalize.

Ginebra brings in former Tar Heel as import

Can't believe David Noel from North Carolina's 2005 NCAA Basketball Champion team is playing as an import here in Manila! And to top that, he's playing for my favorite team too!

He recorded a triple-double on his debut the other night with 22 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in leading Barangay Ginebra to a 100-94 win over Burger King.

I've all the more reason to catch the PBA games live this season with the former Tar Heel mainstay reinforcing the Gin Kings.

Insurance policy

It ain't always about getting back or getting even. But whatever happens, I will never let go of my Aces, even if it means deception.

Sleepy Sunday

Sunday was recup day for me as I was hammered into near alcohol submission for two consecutive nights. I swear my liver took a bad beating this weekend.

I had a few things to do but I chose to spend almost entire day and night sleeping to make up for the buzzed nights.

Doing just fine

I ain't gonna front. It's been quite difficult but at least it's getting better everyday.

Fishy Failon

I'm not saying ABS-CBN broadcaster and former Leyte Congressman Ted Failon shot his wife. But asking his housemaids to clean up the crime scene while refusing to report the incident early on sure doesn't help his case.

I don't know but something definitely smells fishy.

All about the Benjamins

No matter what people say that it ain't about the money, it almost always is.

Blogging via Email

Test entry... Blogging from my phone via wi-fi. Let's see if this works.

Rewind to the 90's

They played these at Attica last night, in no particlar order:

PM Dawn - Set Adrift In Memory Bliss of You
112 - Only You (Bad Boy Remix)
Backstreet Boys - All I Have To Give
Mark Morrison - Return of the Mack

Reminded me of my high school days. Good times.