A contest for the ages

Was supposed to stay longer in the office last night since I had to finish a lot of things at work. Tried to focus on work but at the same time, I was a constant visitor of the Ausralian Open website. Around 5 PM, I couldn't concentrate anymore. Was listening to the radio broadcast of the semifinals match between Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco over the AU Open site. It was a close match, with the first set ending on a tie-break and going Verdasco's way. Since I couldn't contain my excitement any longer, I left the office with the score tied at 4-4, second set. Rafa went on to win that set and when I got home, the score was tied again, third set. I don't remember if it was 4-all or 5-all already though (memory gap, hehe). Should have went home earlier, but then again it's ok. 'Twas brilliant, brilliant tennis from that time on.

A sad note though: I feel sorry for Verdasco that he had to lose on a double fault. A costly mistake, indeed. But he needs to remind himself and put in his head that he played remarkable tennis the entire match, rather than torturing himself with that unforced error.

Anyhow, lemme share with you this article entitled "A contest for the ages" (though it would have been a lot better if you've witnessed the match). ;)


After five hours and 14 minutes of the most astonishing tennis that this year’s Australian Open has seen so far, Rafael Nadal set up his longed-for meeting with Roger Federer in the final. Their title decider at last year’s Wimbledon was a glorious spectacle, and while much is expected of Sunday’s Melbourne rematch, even a contest between the world’s two best players would be hard-pushed to equal the adrenalin-fuelled brilliance of Nadal’s 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(2) 6-7(1) 6-4 win over compatriot Fernando Verdasco in a semifinal which lit up Rod Laver Arena. Read more...

To Rafa and Fernando, thank you for giving us one of the best matches in the history of tennis. Vamos!

Australian Open Updates

It's already the second week of the Australian Open and it's down to the last four men and women in the Grand Slam.

World number 1, Rafael Nadal beat Frenchman Gilles Simon in their quarterfinals match earlier and will face fellow Spaniard, Fernando Verdasco in the semis on Friday, while Roger Federer will go up against Andy Roddick in the other semis match tomorrow night. If you're one of those three loyal readers I have, you probably know by now that I am a big, big fan of Rafael Nadal. :) So obviously, I'm rooting for him and wishing that he gets his first hard court grand slam title. *fingers crossed* You probably also know that I go for anyone but Roger Federer. But right now, it doesn't really matter whether Rafa faces him or Andy. All I want is for Nadal to win the title. ;)

As for the women, Russian Elena Dementieva will try to continue her winning streak against Serena Williams in the first semis match, while the other match will be an all-Russian semifinals between Dinara Safina and Vera Zvonareva. Williams is undoubtedly, one of the greatest women tennis players, but boy, she gets me fired up whenever she speaks and answers questions during interviews. Such big ego she has! It'll be such a slap in the face if Dementieva gets past Williams. I hope she does. But if not, I'm hoping Safina will give her a difficult time in the finals.

Vamos Rama! Go Safina!

Chuchay-ism

"Take nothing but photos
Leave nothing but footprints
Kill nothing but time
Bring back nothing but memories"

:) :) :)


(Mag)Disclaimer(daw ako sabi ni Chuchay).

So eto na yun. Hindi talaga sa kanya galing yung quote. Natisod lang nya sa net' "climbers mantra" raw. ;) Kasi ba naman, planning stage pa lang, bigla na lang nyang hinirit yung mga linyang yun. Shempre with feelings pa. Classic Chuch talaga! Napabilib na naman tuloy ako. :P

Hay.

Excited.nako.pero.kinakabahan.din.

Ok.lang.

Ganito.naman.talaga.pag.first.time.

;)

STARSTRUCK-NESS

Re-posting my niece's post :)

STARSTRUCK-NESS

Ha! Ha! Starstruck-ness:)

OMG! Kasi it started at my cousins birthday party... HA!HA!

The usual kiddie party scheme, games tapos kainan na. While I was eating, one of my titos took a picture, we had to compress para mag fit. I sat beside Tita Colette and smiled... After that we were both looking towards the entrance of the driveway, then we saw HIM. JAZZ NICOLAS in the flesh. I remembred that he was my tita-in-law's cousin. Ngek! Tita Colette and I had the same reaction.. WHOA!

GRABEH! Tita Colette and I just stared at him. Tapos yun nag fade away. Then after a few, he asked me if anyone was using the seat beside me.. I was like. Wala po. Then he got the chair. WHOANESS to the MAXX! After a minute, he asked me again the same question, then he got the chair. My Tita Colette was bugging me to the maxx na. She was forcing me to get an autograph and ask for a picture. I was like 'ano ka hilo?' Then tita Candy and my daddy became curious. Tita Colette told them and they were bugging me to the maxx as well. Then My Dad told Tito Arn, and he was like "go for it' tapos he said dahil sa Itchyworms.. blah,blah. I was super duper embarassed na. I was thinking that he could already hear us na and stuff. Haha! I left and watch Wall-E

I came back and got ice cream and sat in my seat again. Haha! They started to bug me again and I went to the washroom. Then I came back and they still bugged me. Haha! Tita Candy was like 'don't let the cance pass, ma dissapoint ka' ,Ngek! Hindi pa rin ako nag pa picture.

Then He left with his family. Good. But I was darn sad I didn't get to ask for a picture or a photo. HAHA!!

So well... Oh update on my finger, wala na, okay na siya, yung skin nalang yung problem.

Tita Colette, ENJOY!

Lotsa Love!

--Inna:)

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YUP, I JUST FOUND OUT LAST SATURDAY THAT JAZZ NICOLAS IS MY BROTHER'S (FIRST)COUSIN-IN-LAW. :) Which makes him my...wala lang. Bwahahaha!

DISCLAIMER:
Hindi naman ako mashadong na-starstruck. :P Was just surprised to see him at my nephew's birthday party. :)

Thank God for MMDA officers

Last night's incident in EDSA was one of the scariest situations I've ever been.

My dad, sis & i were on our way home when the car that my dad was driving suddenly stopped. Yes, the car stopped right in the busy streets of Edsa! We were at the leftmost lane and just a few meters away from Buendia. My dad tried to start it up but nothing happened. It seemed like the battery got drained out. My dad did everything he could, but still, the car wouldn't start. We were beginning to cause a minor build-up already and we were all getting worried. What made the situation worse was, the cars behind us were pounding on their horns incessantly. This made my dad a bit more stressed. Argh! Wanted so much to get out of the car and scream my lungs out at them. Hello! As if we wanted for this to happen! But of course, i kept quiet. Since i know nothing about cars and about driving, that was the most i can do at that time, aside from praying of course. I felt sorry for my dad because he doesn't need this kind of stress. He's 72 years old and fact is, he should not be driving anymore. But my two single brothers who still live with us, don't know how to drive, as well. My sis knows how, but has never tried driving in Edsa yet and my dad wouldn't allow her to. Not yet anyway. Still, i commend my sis for being so calm and responsible. She immediately called my other (married) brothers and informed them of what happened. She didn't let panic to get the best of her. I know she was also scared but she didn't show it.

Anyhow, good thing, there were MMDA officers near the area. They helped set up the early warning device and directed the flow of traffic. When my dad told them that the car wouldn't start, they said they'd push the car until we reach the Emergency Bay. There were three of them. This got me thinking, "How on earth are they gonna do that?!" The Emergency Bay was on the other side, at the rightmost lane. In order for us to reach that point, we would have to cross the street. It didn't look easy since Edsa was so busy at that time. A lot of vehicles were passing through and they were all coming so fast. But there was no other way! This was the time when i hit the panic button. I was so scared! Scared for my family and for the three guys who were pushing the car. I couldn't help it, but i was really bothered by the thought of being hit by another vehicle. But i know we were all silently praying that nothing bad would happen to us. Except for that rampaging bus that overtook us and didn't even bother to slow down, no more untoward accident happened. THANK GOD we were able to get to the other side in one piece.

We asked for the MMDA to call their towing service. While waiting for the wrecker, the MMDA checked the battery and the other parts and doused it with water. Then my dad started the car again and it worked. It turned out the battery overheated and the radiator had some leaks already. We were advised to drive to the nearest gasoline station to have the car checked. The MMDAs were nice enough to not give us any ticket (for obstruction) and for telling us that they'd cancel the towing service. They were also very helpful and we all felt their sincerity in assisting us. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

I know MMDA officers don't get a lot of respect now from us, the people. But believe me, THERE ARE STILL SOME GOOD EGGS OUT THERE WHO ARE WILLING TO HELP THE BEST WAY THEY CAN!

The Final Set - Eraserheads Reunion Concert

Saw this in the Supreme Section of The Philippine Star this morning. *big, big smile* :)

This just in! Supreme Eheads scoop!
Eheads fans, this one's for you!

It’s confirmed. The Eraserheads concert “The Final Set” is set.

Save the date: March 7, 2009. The concert is to be produced by MTV and Smart with the venue yet to be announced. For now, it’s a tossup between The Fort and SM Mall of Asia grounds.

They're just about to sign the contract and will have their press conference on January 19. We know you can’t wait, that’s why we’re already telling you — remember, you read it here first in Supreme!

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Best news i've ever read so far this year. :P

Can't wait. Super, super excited! Definitely saving the date and will not plan to do anything on that day except to watch the four guys (or maybe 5 ;)) do their stuff and more! :)

See y'all!

Sinong bespren mo dun?

7:30PM na
Nasa office parin ako
Pakshet
Inaantok nako
Tapos yung tyan ko nakikigulo pa
GUTOM NAKO
Ayaw na gumana utak ko
To borrow a quote from chuchay - "sakit sa head"
Hindi lang nga head eh
Pati likod, batok, tyan

STRESS, bestfriend ko sha ngayon
AHA, kaya pala ako pini-pimple
POTEK
Kung kelan ako tumanda saka ako pinimple

Feeling close si STRESS saken
Kasama ko sha dito sa work
Tapos pag nasa mall ako, nakakasalubong ko rin sha
Sumasama rin sha sa bahay
Kahit matutulog na lang ako, kinukulit pa nya ako eh
Haayy...STRESS

Osha, tama na nga 'to
Parang wala pa naman shang balak tantanan ako eh

SHYET
GUTOM NAKO
INAANTOK
MASAKIT NA KATAWAN KO
PAGOD NAKO!

WAAAHHH!

Out of sight, out of mind

Not really true when it comes to you.

Can't stop thinking about you.

GAWD, I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY! (parang kanta lang noh, but heck, it's true!)

Yey! - Back so Zune :)

My Zune's up and running again. :)

After getting a text from my friend last night that her Zune's back to normal, i decided to charge mine today. I got a little worried when the device screen was still black and it took time for the Zune software to load. But after a few minutes, my Zune started up and began charging. Almost an hour after, the battery has been fully charged and everything was back to normal. It's as if nothing happened. Yey! :)

I still love my Zune over iPod. For the simple reason that there's only a handful of us who are owners of this device. Mas malaki yung chance na wala akong katulad. :P Plus it gets the job done! I can store my songs, videos, pictures in it. I can also listen to the radio and play games. ;) And oh yeah, i bought it when it was on sale in the US - around PHP7K for 30GB! 'Twas such a steal! :)

Anyhow, curious how a Zune looks like? Here are some pics i took after charging it. ;)

Goodbye Zune?

Got a text from Toni yesterday saying her Zune froze and that she needs to restart it but she doesn't know how. Fortunately, i have not encountered that situation yet and so, i told her that i've no idea on how to restart it. I even joked her that nagtatampo yung Zune nya since she seldom uses it.

For the unaware, Zune is Microsoft's answer to Apple's iPod.

My Zune is only 13 months old. Got it a few months after Toni got hers. Then i suddenly had this negative thought "what if...?" I got my Zune and turned it on. The last time i used it was 2 days ago and i clearly remember that the battery was still half-full. So imagine my anxiety when it started up and then froze! Waaah! Hang-time, darn it!

Texted my friend and informed her of what happened. This time, mas panic-mode nako than her. Told her that this might be a case of the Y2K bug, but that was not even real. She calmed me down and advised me to drain the battery and hopefully it will fix itself. Hopefully.

This can't be happening! Aside from my phone & pc, my Zune is my life! Have a lot of songs and pictures stored in it. Even had to delete seasons 1 & 2 of Heroes just to give way to thousands of songs and pics. It helps me get by, especially if a lot of waiting is involved and whenever i want some "alone" time. SO NO! I CAN'T ACCEPT THE FACT THAT MY ZUNE GAVE UP ON ME!

Today, January 1, 2009

"Believe it or not, may 'leap year bug' yung zune 30gb! Apparently the internal clock cannot handle leap years, specifically Dec. 31, 2008. Sabi, it will auto-resolve come January 1, siguro PST..."

That was another SMS from Toni. I went online and there it was on Yahoo's homepage!

"Leap year bug zaps Zune music players"

Microsoft asked for patience and apologized for the inconvenience and said that the problem would be resolved over the next 24 hours.

My fingers are crossed.