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Umm. Yeah, this is quite a late post. As in the day trip happened almost a month ago. Sorry na. ;)

Anyway, this trip was a belated birthday/anniversary celebration for us. We're just mababaw that way that we're perfectly fine to act like kids and enjoy the animals :D Haha. And, of course, who wouldn't enjoy being able to "pet" a tigercub?




Us with the cub

We were both surprised by the size of the cub. We were expecting a teeny-tiny cub (well as tiny as tigercubs can get anyway) but instead we got a cub that's approximately a year old. Heavy, much? :))

So how did the day go?

( Every bit as fun and enjoyable as we expected. And, I missed using the lj-cut! :P )

For more info about the Zoobic Safari Adventure, you may check their website HERE. And about Ocean Adventure, HERE.

Saturday night found me in GB3, doubled up in laughter, along with my grade school barkada. Though we weren't complete, it was still a lot of fun as we ate and talked the night away.

You see, we haven't been together for years now - for various reasons that I can't even begin to list down. Finally, a friend decided to endlessly bug us about meeting up for dinner and coffee, which was why we ended up all together that night. I'm glad we did - we were able to meet the fiance of our friend who's getting married on January, get the details of the wedding of another friend who's getting married at the end of the month, and of course, catch up with each other.


The girls + the fiance

I guess you could tell from the subject line how long I've been friends with the girls right? There are 6 of us but one left after dinner to go to another appointment and the two weren't able to make it - one's busy with her wedding plans and the other hasn't arrived yet from the US. :) No worries, though, as we'll all be complete on the wedding.

We've all known each other since '87 (well, based from class pictures anyway, haha!) but our little group only banded together when we were in 7th grade - when we had the most fun in our grade school lives. ;) It's just one school year but it seems that we crammed many years worth of trouble into that year. I could still remember that time that we weren't allowed to be together as a group - for accusations that we were "bullying" another classmate of ours. LOL. This was actually one of the reasons why we couldn't stop ourselves from laughing last Saturday. So many things have changed but I'm glad our friendship was able to survive all the tests hurled at us :)

We parted ways a little after midnight as we had things to do the following day, but it was with the knowledge that we'll see each other again in just a short period of time. :)

According to the Nuggets' twitter account (whoever's maintaining it), this is the first time since 1985 that the Nuggets started the season 3-0. This came after their win over the Grizzlies earlier today. So what's with the headline at the front page of Yahoo! Sports?

Its there, boxed in red :)


A typo

I'm sure they'll fix it soon enough, but hopefully, this is a sign that they'll win the first game of their 6-game (3 b2b) roadtrip. :)

And know what else is a rare occurrence? The way the teams are in the standings now. Haha! :P



I know the only reason for that is that it's way too early in the season (it's just the first week!) to take it seriously but, hey, it's fun to see the Lakers at #8. :P Peace to the Lakers fans out there :D

...to be what?

a. Scared because it’s Halloween?
b. Tired from walking/visiting the graves of our departed loved ones?
c. Jolly because it’s less than two months away before Christmas?

Or maybe none of the above?

It’s a long weekend, one that I’ve looked forward to for quite some time to finally get some rest and yet I found myself hanging out in Gloria Jean’s yesterday afternoon, to work on my StratPlan for next year. And again after this entry.

It was supposed to be submitted last Friday but our boss understood our workload last week so she requested an extension of the deadline for our cluster. Thus, our new deadline is on Wednesday, November 4. Seeing that it’s a non-working holiday on Monday and that Tuesday’s cutting it a little close to the deadline, most of our group took home our files to work on it during the weekend.

For now, it’s the season to be overwhelmed. The season that again tests our patience, our ability to work under pressure. The season to be cranky, to be extremely quiet in our room, with earphones on, listening to our own preferences in music…and occasionally letting out stress during our “peak hours.” After this comes the deliberations to our StratPlan, the discussion of our targets and budgets for next year.

And after that (approximately December)? THAT’s the time when we can be jolly. :)

Yes, it's my first ever NBA Fantasy League.

After watching in the sidelines last year (and once drafting for Max), I took up my friend's invitation to join his Fantasy League. Our live draft was last night... and as shallow as it may seem, I was giddy with excitement. :)) My friend invited his other online buddies and we maxed out the number of teams in the league, 20. I had the 11th pick. Not really so bad, I was still able to get Brandon Roy as my first round pick.

Now, I'm not really familiar with the guys in the NBA - besides the Nuggets and the "famous" ones - so Max helped me on my draft. He just queued the guys in our list and gave inputs on the players based on what statistic I was after. He also opposed to getting "specialists" and that's the reason why I wasn't able to get Birdman to boost up my blocks :( All in all, I think I have a somewhat balanced team, though I'm thinking of trading one of my guards. I guess I'll just have to wait and see ;)

My draft results: (Just click on it to enlarge)


Oh. We started at 930pm and with 20 teams and 15 rounds... we finished at 1130pm. Partida, other players had autopick on and the others didn't maximize the minute and a half turn that they had. Haha. Tiring! :))

AVP for the Junior Archers, shown during ArcherPride.com's 5th annual appreciation night :)

To the Junior Archers: The whole Lasallian community is proud of you for the spirit and heart that you've shown all throughout the season. Congratulations.

To the Pep Squad: Thank you for your never ending cheering. A job well done

No matter what happened and what happens....
It will always be....
ANIMO LA SALLE!

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Game 2

Junior Archers show heart, forces a Game 3.







Complete set for Game 2 HERE

Game 3
Junior Archers succumb to the Blue Eaglets






Complete set for Game 3 HERE

And so, after 11 seasons...

10 Final Four appearances
9 Finals
5* (or 6) championships (in the UAAP alone)

Coach Franz Pumaren finally steps down... and hands over the reigns to brother, and former King Archer, Dindo Pumaren.

Thank you, Coach for all that you've brought to La Salle. And also to Terry Capistrano, who served as Team Manager for many years. Thank you both. And of course, welcome Coach Dindo. We'll support you all the way.

****

DLSU'S OFFICIAL STATEMENT ( under the cut )

October 3, 2009. San Juan Arena.

The Junior Archers fell to Kiefer Ravenathe Ateneo Blue Eaglets, led by junior Kiefer Ravena. Such a monster game for him. Final score was 80-73.





The rest of the pictures are HERE

Please share to as many people as possible. If there are other places not mentioned, please mention it so others will know as well.

1. Red Cross.

- You can contribute donations to the The Red Cross Rescue and Relief Operations from where you are right now via mobile phone load. Text REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart). The service only accepts the following amounts: P10, P25, P50 and P100. DONATE! DONATE! DONATE!

- To all friends/family who live in Canada and US who wish to help in the rescue and relief operations, you may donate through the American Red Cross. Call 1-800-435-7669.

- Red Cross is in Alabang Town Center rin and calling for volunteers. Other Red Cross chapters and their contact numbers:
RED CROSS Pasay Chapter 8542748 & 4343751
Las Pinas Chapter 8734873 & 4689688
Pasig Chapter 6350922

2. Other relief centers:
(For the more comprehensive list – please check number 4)

- Muntinlupa: Please food and clothing to the office of Congressman Ruffy Biazon starting Monday, September 28. Contact Number: 809 3132

Starting Monday 28 Sept. from 8am to 6pm , DLSZ Typhoon Ondoy Relief Operations Center (ground floor of gym 5 in the lower grades area) will be accepting donations in kind (clothes,meds,food,water).

- LSGH: Relief Operations Drop-Off Center at La Salle Greenhills, 9am, Sunday, Sept. 27. Bring donations to Gate 2 of LSGH,Ortigas Avenue

- Quezon City: Donations may be dropped at the MVP or Cervini lobbies, University Drive (Ateneo de Manila University) or at Radio Veritas at the corner of North Edsa and West Avenue in Quezon City. They’re also in need of volunteers for relief operations today – please contact 0908 887 7166 for info.

- Manila: Relief Goods can be sent to Caritas Manila Office at Jesus St., Pandacan Manila near Nagtahan Bridge (tel.no. 5639298/5639308). Goods required are: Canned food, rice, used clothes especially for children, milk

- Cavite area: De La Salle Health Sciences Institute (DLSHSI) is launching a relief drive, please drop off donations of food (ready to eat) canned goods, clothes, blankets at the lobby of the University Medical Center starting today.

- Batangas: DLSLipa is now receiving relief goods for victims of tropical storm Ondoy. You may leave your donations at the College Lobby, preferably packed with your name on it. The following are particularly needed: mineral water, ca...nned goods, instant noodles, rice, old clothes, blankets and medicine. Thank you!

- Donations are being accepted at SMART branches on the ff malls for distribution to victims of Ondoy: SM Fairview, SM North EDSA, Gateway Mall Cubao, AliMall Cubao, SM Megamall, SM Muntinlupa, SM Bicutan, SM Sucat, Festival Mall Alabang, Alabang Town Center and SM Southmall. Thank you.

3. Important Contact Numbers

National Disaster Coordination Council (NDCC): 912 5668, 911 1406, 912 2665, 911 5061
NDCC Help Hotline: 734 2118, 734 2120
Sen. Dick Gordon 09178997898 (for those who are still stranded)
Office oF Sen. Villar: 0917-4226800, 0917-2414864, 0927-6751981 (for those still stranded)
Meralco Hotline: 0917 5592824, 0920 9292824
MMDA: 136
Philippine Coast Guard: 527-6136
NCR Police Office (NCRPO): 8383203 8383354

4. Other Links on how and where to help:

Philippine National Red Cross: HERE
Manuel L. Quezon’s blog: This link on how to help or this link
Some Google Documents:
- Rescue InfoHub Central
- Places to Donate

5. Other updates

Please check this LINK.

It’s regularly updated with info on:
- other contact numbers
- transport advisories (flight cancelled/rescheduled and roads which are passable/non-passable)

I realize that it's been quite a while since I updated - besides the pictures, that is.

Towards the latter part of June, I sent out an email to my friends that I'll be "out of commission" from July to October due to the UAAP season. I guess I should have posted something like that here, noh?

Anyway, for those who doesn't know, the UAAP season ended early for the Men's Basketball Team of DLSU. For the first time under Franz Pumaren's reign, they weren't able to make it to the post season. Needless to say, we were all disappointed, hurt, and who knows what else last September 10. That didn't mean, though, that we didn't have any basketball games to watch - the Lady Archers were back in the post season after 5 years, and as expected, the Junior Archers were there as well. Both teams played their first and last Final Four game last Saturday albeit with different results. The Lady Archers bowed out of the competition as they failed to upset the Lady Falcons, while the Junior Archers powered their way to the Finals, never giving the Baby Tams a chance. :)

Thankfully, though, with the busy UAAP season came quite a few long weekends. I was able to squeeze in get-togethers and celebrations with my BF friends and Max's barkada. Celebrations aren't over though - there's two more to be celebrated this week, and maybe a few more in the next 2-3 weeks, which is what we're planning nowadays.

I can't wait. :)

September 19, 2009.

Final Four: DLSU vs ADU, with the latter having the twice to beat advantage. It's the first time I watched the Lady Archers - and it turned out to be my last. They fell under the "manliness" of the Lady Falcons, 50-55.

Still, congrats on a great season, girls! :)


Lady Archer Ong, and Coach Tyrone

Pictures HERE

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Final Four: DLSZ vs FEU, with the former having the twice to beat advantage. It was the exact same situation last year (FEU beat them twice to get into the Finals) and I'm sure the boys in green and white remember that. They meant business and it showed in their game. :)

2 more wins boys.


Arnold Van Opstal



Their next game is on Saturday with their opponent yet to be determined. :)

Pictures HERE

ANIMO LA SALLE!!

Junior Archers ended the elims with a 12-2 record, losing their last game against the UST Tigercubs, 60-65.

With the win, UST locked the #2 spot while DLSZ remained at the #1 spot.

Final Four games will start on Sept. 19, 2009, still at The Arena.


Gwyne and Arnold


Dino Aldeguer and his kids

Complete set of pictures HERE

Again, 2 games for the day. The Juniors were up at 9am (and again, we were late :() while the Seniors played at 4pm. Both games at The Arena.

9AM. Junior Archers vs the Junior Maroons.

While the starters still played, the second and third-stringers were able to get quality minutes, due to the fact that they were up by more than 30 points. :P Final score, 57-121, in favor of the Junior Archers.



DLSZ vs UPIS pictures here.

4PM. Green Archers vs Fighting Tams.

Like their previous game, the rooks and sophomores saw quality playing time and showed why they deserved the minutes. Unfortunately, we lost in OT period, 69-71.



DLSU vs FEU pictures here.

Saturday, August 29, 2009.

It would've been great if both the Seniors and Juniors team won that day but, unfortunately, it wasn't meant to turn out that way.

DLSZ Junior Archers win over the UE Junior Warriors (Pages), 86-60.


Don't you just love their brotherly love? :P Hahaha. CHEEZY moment right there. :P


Luigi flying high

The rest of the pictures can be found by CLICKING HERE.

Photos from the weekend basketball games.

DLSU vs UP
Saturday, August 22, 2009 @ The Arena. Green Archers continue their skid, now on their 4th straight loss. Final score, 83-78, UP. Still keeping the faith.


DLSU Pep Squad



Complete set: Click ME!

DLSZ vs FEU-FERN
Wins in 2OT, 77-74. A THRILLING game. :P


Ballet? :P


Complete set: Click ME!

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They say that with everything and everyone moving so quickly, it's important to slow down and take a look at your surroundings. They also say that we should take advantage of every opportunity that presents itself to us. And so that's what we did last Thursday evening and Friday. :)

( Don't stop taking advantage! )

So, yeah, Gang Green made it to the broadsheet :D

Some people questioned why we didn't wear yellow but, as we talked it amongst ourselves, we decided to stick with our color - green - and just wear yellow ribbons on our chests. We had a bunch of it ready so we also gave it out to others who were wearing green. :)

Win or lose, it’s Green they choose
By Leonard M. Mayo
Philippine Daily Inquirer


STAYING TRUE. They wore yellow ribbons instead of donning yellow shirts for only one reason: “Our color is green.”

YELLOW was the color of the day during the Ateneo-La Salle game last Sunday.

But as I gazed over the huge crowd, I noticed a cluster of guys on the La Salle side wearing green shirts instead of yellow. They were even leading the cheers to pump up the crowd.

( Read the full article. )

Finally, a little break from basketball. I love the game and all, but there are times that my inner "i-just-want-to-go-out-have-coffee-and-maybe-watch-a-movie" self surfaces itself. :P Or maybe it's just my selfish "I-just-want-Max-for-myself" mood? :)) Whatever it is, I missed our coffee and movie dates. :)

We've missed quite a few good movies in the past few weeks, including, yes, Harry Potter. Though we went for for a couple of movies last Saturday, we opted to just watch GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra and Public Enemies. We're just lucky that we found a cinema that still showed Public Enemies. Hey, it's Johnny Depp - I'd choose him or any of his movies over Radcliffe (HP-HBP) and Bullock (The Proposal).



( I want to go back to my movie-addict ways. )