Bid bye for PBL season. I hate it, well I’m actually hooting for two teams. Ha-ha. Magnolia and Licealiz but…O ok! MORE ON the Licealiz side.=)
This week had been harsh for licealiz team. PBL Unity Cup semi-finals passed and slip through their hands. A sad ending for some of the players who will proceed to the next level, Jervy Cruz is one of them who will take his final bow on the PBL Stage. I have witnessed their semis games against Pharex who they have beaten three times straight, 1st and 2nd elimination round meet and during the semis Game 1. That’s why I really don’t know what went wrong in their last three important games. Even though every game is intense and everyone in the court was feeling pressure, I found myself taking a deep breathe hoping that no one will get injured or get hurt.
Are they just missing their teammates Chris Tiu and JV?! Hmmmm. Naaaah!! Licealiz is a strong team, having one of the best court colonel Lance C and the silent assassin shooting guard Josh V, plus key players Dino Daa, Rommel Hugnatan, Jim Viray, Jeff Morial alas Tiger Power Jervy Cruz.
Guess this season is not meant for them.
Must’ not see these losing stuff as a failure but an experience to challenge each one of their ability and improve not only for the better but for the best.
Don’t wanna talk much about the semis play-offs, couldn’t help to feel depression and absolute melancholy. How much I hated the referees! The calls of the refs truly suck! It’s a fact you know- I have observed the bias calls in my own eyeballs. Wanted to bite referee#37!
OK. OK. CHILL. CHILL. RELAX.
Remember:
1. GOD works in ways we cannot see.
2. It doesn’t matter if you’re the best; what’s important is you did your best
3. "Our greatest glory consists not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall."
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SEVEN RANDOM THOUGHTS
gravity increasing couldn’t help myself from fallin
Having someone like him makes me wanna burst my heart.
Am I scared of you? Or am I scared to fall for you?
Please treat me bad…so it would be easy for me to hate you
First is accidental, second is inevitable, third is Fate
Why do I like you, You don’t even know me. BUT at least you know my existence.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
A BESTSELLER'S NOVEL
“I learned about how life can affect other people even if you don’t know it” – a simple but fruitful line. An adage based on a novel written by Mitch Albom “Five people you meet in heaven” that one of the PBL’s finest top gunners JOSHUA THOMAS VANLANDINGHAM was a fan of.
Relating to it, you basically have no idea how Mark and Karen raised this kiddo at Seattle who crossed his pathways with basketball up to where he is right now.
It’s really an endeavor for this man to engross in a physical sport like basketball at an early age of five when he was on his first grade while studying at Seattle Hill Elementary School. Where in, that time, he only scored an easy fast break lay-up on that whole year. For real! Despite of what had happen, he didn’t quit playing the sport. Thus, it made him challenged to master it.
One of the antagonists he couldn’t forget on his own life thrilling novel is playing against the NBA 2008-2009 rookie of the year, Brandon Roy. Way back in his high school senior days, his team was a point behind with a few ticks left in the game clock. It was him who handed that last chance to beat Garfield High School, but the ball rattled out on the ring. No goal! And they ended up being the 7th placer in that tournament, supposedly 4th if they could have won that game. But, this silent type guy took that experience not as a misfortune instead sees it as one of the valuable and remarkable scenario in his life.
Coping up on the lost, he rejuvenated himself to aspire more and toil harder enhancing his playing skills. Starting up 2-points a year record, bloomed a 19-points per ballgame stat. Nipping the Athlete of the year award at Everett Community College where he studied for two years then shifted at Pacific Lutheran University where he got to compete for NCAA div III schools and finished a degree majoring History last May 2008. No wonder why this guy loves to read books ever since he was 9 or 10 year of age.
The two-time Olympian known in the swimmers world as ‘The Ilocano Shark’ Teofilo Yldefonso, who bagged a bronze medal during the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics – 200-meter breaststroke category, turned out to be his great grandfather. Unmindful from what kind of seed he sprung out of, not until his Filipino granny, Hermie Reyes Yldefonso, spills this scrap out of him before landing here in the Philippines. For some reasons ‘Y’ was changed to “I” that made him related to PBA player Danny Ildefonso.
As he turned the page to open another chapter in his life, fate diverts him to Manila last October 2008 to be one of the draftees that were turnover to Hapee.
One of the antagonists he couldn’t forget on his own life thrilling novel is playing against the NBA 2008-2009 rookie of the year, Brandon Roy. Way back in his high school senior days, his team was a point behind with a few ticks left in the game clock. It was him who handed that last chance to beat Garfield High School, but the ball rattled out on the ring. No goal! And they ended up being the 7th placer in that tournament, supposedly 4th if they could have won that game. But, this silent type guy took that experience not as a misfortune instead sees it as one of the valuable and remarkable scenario in his life.
Coping up on the lost, he rejuvenated himself to aspire more and toil harder enhancing his playing skills. Starting up 2-points a year record, bloomed a 19-points per ballgame stat. Nipping the Athlete of the year award at Everett Community College where he studied for two years then shifted at Pacific Lutheran University where he got to compete for NCAA div III schools and finished a degree majoring History last May 2008. No wonder why this guy loves to read books ever since he was 9 or 10 year of age.
The two-time Olympian known in the swimmers world as ‘The Ilocano Shark’ Teofilo Yldefonso, who bagged a bronze medal during the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics – 200-meter breaststroke category, turned out to be his great grandfather. Unmindful from what kind of seed he sprung out of, not until his Filipino granny, Hermie Reyes Yldefonso, spills this scrap out of him before landing here in the Philippines. For some reasons ‘Y’ was changed to “I” that made him related to PBA player Danny Ildefonso.
As he turned the page to open another chapter in his life, fate diverts him to Manila last October 2008 to be one of the draftees that were turnover to Hapee.
A ‘you tube’ discovery of Ryan Reyes headed out to former Hapee coach Gee Abanilla is undoubtedly rocking on the PBL stage.
This 6′4 left handed streak shooter playing the two and the three spots already has the PBL’s spotlight as he makes a double doubled performance to outwit Cobra, blasting off with 32-points breaking Paul Lee’s 27 on the previous cup. Invaded the 3rd period nailing 19 points on that 10 minutes, which was just a step away to patent the 20-points 'all-time record in a quarter' of Ren-Ren Ritualo (2002) and Jojo Tangkay (2004). No big deal!!! cuz’ he’s gettin’ even better every game! Evidence that he has a heart pumps the blood of a champion!
Knocking down bullets beyond the arc is indisputably his forte. Not only that, he can also aim high in the rim and show you astonishing moves. –good fit for the pros.
PBA grounds be ready!
Don’t take this man forgranted, cuz’ he definitely has triple threats to blow you up!!!
This 6′4 left handed streak shooter playing the two and the three spots already has the PBL’s spotlight as he makes a double doubled performance to outwit Cobra, blasting off with 32-points breaking Paul Lee’s 27 on the previous cup. Invaded the 3rd period nailing 19 points on that 10 minutes, which was just a step away to patent the 20-points 'all-time record in a quarter' of Ren-Ren Ritualo (2002) and Jojo Tangkay (2004). No big deal!!! cuz’ he’s gettin’ even better every game! Evidence that he has a heart pumps the blood of a champion!
Knocking down bullets beyond the arc is indisputably his forte. Not only that, he can also aim high in the rim and show you astonishing moves. –good fit for the pros.
PBA grounds be ready!
Don’t take this man forgranted, cuz’ he definitely has triple threats to blow you up!!!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Magnolia vs Licealiz Round2
Getting late is usual for us. haha
For it was raining really hard, and its kinda difficult for us to commute.
I, together with my sister arrived 5 minutes before half time. It took us more than a minute to look for vacant good seats. Then, we ended up sitting at the Light side, Magnolia side.
Second quarter was a close fight, I can say, for each team always tried to answer back every time the opponent sinks a basket. This is a doe-or-die game for the wizards since they ranked on the third spot with Cobra. (if im not mistaken)
At a stolen glimpse, I eyed on a bald man, harassing Marcy Arellano. Wtf! Is that lance??? How come??? still don’t know why he had done his haircut like that. Starring at him, feels like I was watching two balls rollin' the court. Hahaha JUST KIDDING! (I knew it, that’s the reason why you lost to magnolia that time)hahahaha!
End of first half, 31-30 in favor of the white shirts. I saw Josh had the interview for some court side updates.
Damn! I can’t cheer for licealiz since we’re sitting on the opponent’s area. 3rd quarter –game clock starts ticking. Until, I was in shocked while looking at the score board. 4th Quarter…Magnolia was 10 points beyond licealiz and kaboom! It was also raining inside San Juan Gym 3-point shots courtesy of Eder Saldua. After it, I didn’t know what happened; I barely couldn’t remember familiar situations that took place either. I just found out about the technical fouls, that the referees we’re sooo sooo veeerrryy generous to grant licealiz players, and because of it Magnolia won...
Enough of this game!
Their first meet was much better than this game, where it undergoes to overtime.
Any how, licealiz got in to semis weather they lost or won.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Jay Chou thanks judges for appreciating magic in music
JAY CHOU NEWS FLASH!
The results for The Association of Music Workers in Taiwan 2008 have come out, Jay Chou once again becomes the big winner. The chart for this association is seen as an indication of the GMAs, if this is indeed real, Jay Chou, who has been left out in the cold for many years by the GMAs, has a real chance to shine at the GMAs. According to reports, every year The Association of Music Workers in Taiwan announce the top ten albums and singles. Jay Chou got into the top ten albums with "Capricorn" which he released last year, his song "Mr Magic" got into the top ten singles, Eason Chan and MC HotDog both had an album in the top ten and two singles, they got the best results of the year. But, this is already the fifth time Jay Chou has got into the top ten albums, it's his sixth time getting into the top ten singles, he is without a doubt the biggest winner of the awards history. Towards winning the award, Jay Chou says: "I'll like to thank the judges for understanding the magic I played with in the music!"
We all know Jay Chou is a gifted artist. This day, Iam declaring him as my Mr. Magic! haha
He's damn good in any field of art, name it! singing, acting, dancing, playing musical instrments, directing, composing, script writing and even magic tricks! what more could you ask for!!! :))
I could say that he's really excellent in singing.
Sneak Peak on Jay Chou's Pandamen and Ci Ling 'Treasure Hunter'
LUCKY SEVEN :)
April 28, 2009, Tuesday 1:00pm
A middle child of a five member family, living at Los Angeles, California didn’t think twice to track the foot steps of his destiny. Son of Romeo and Remy, who are both Filipino, rooted out from the province of Cavite spread his wings to fly for his dreams.
I really don't know much about this guy, but one thing is
A middle child of a five member family, living at Los Angeles, California didn’t think twice to track the foot steps of his destiny. Son of Romeo and Remy, who are both Filipino, rooted out from the province of Cavite spread his wings to fly for his dreams.
I really don't know much about this guy, but one thing is
f sho...this fil-am boy born August 17, 1985 have lots in store for you!
Better watch out for this 6 ft tall man wearing jersey number 7 of Licealiz team formerly Hapee of the Lamoiyan franchise as he dribbles the orange ball and shoot it down the basket at will. Don’t be fooled by his cute childish face and charming smiles cuz’ his basketball playing experience and toughness in the battlefield will pull the trigger to beat off his opponent.
Inspired and influenced by his coach-father, this fresh grad from Cal-State University Fullerton who took up Kinesiology finally exposes his talent and skills in playing basketball. At the age of 24, he had received many achievements using his God-given talent. He got triple MVP awards, one in his senior year then a pair during off season tournaments he joined. Growing-up watching basketball, US NCAA and NBA particularly had absorbed the sport and engaged with it. Before the league, he became part of the LA Showtime Team together with neighbor-mentor Ryan Reyes and other pros like Chris Pacana advised him to play just as he did before making the big move here in the p.i.
And now embracing his future in the said career tried his luck here in Manila as he joined the PBL draft last October 2008 held at Pasig Ynares and was first round pick. Averaging 73% in his parameter shooting and playing on his defensive ends will certainly make him an asset of his team. His unselfish plays and great hustle moves are proofs of an excellent fearless court general, who can handle a full court press. Coming up with a fully determined goal to make it to the next level, his hard work, perseverance and dedication to the sport will be his keys to heaven's gate. Yeah! you're right! Knowing that he's very well qualified and ready to perform on the professional stage, he'll be joining the upcoming PBA draft...PBL family will definitely miss him. But the modesty of this baller shares that he really needs to improve his consistency in playing and being vocal, in addition to it, he wanted to exert more effort working on his speed and physical power. Exploding a 24-pt career high during his rookie year in the PBL last semis against hard to beat Harbor Center impressed PBL fanatics to recognize his ability and sense of playing. Nevertheless, he has a nice attitude off court.
Being independent and living an own life is quite not easy for anyone in their first time, well…except for this guy! Regardless of what he left in his hometown, he’s still buoyant and jovial grabbing all this kind of opportunity. He’s fond of eating Japanese foods, his all time favorite Filipino cooking is adobo. Puto, bibingka and halo-halo are his top Pinoy desserts. Looking at it, adopting the Filipino culture is not that difficult for him. After practice and games, he plays video games and eats out with a companion, Josh Vanlandingham, his teammate-roommate. This will surely be a fun, exciting life and a banging career awaiting him.
With the absence of co-guard teammates JV Casio and Chris Tiu for RP training abroad creates a calling for him to step on the gas and make a name for himself.
You might be amazed when you see this fella in action burning with a hell of hotta energy…beware!
Hang-on to your seat...Star-in-the-making,
Better watch out for this 6 ft tall man wearing jersey number 7 of Licealiz team formerly Hapee of the Lamoiyan franchise as he dribbles the orange ball and shoot it down the basket at will. Don’t be fooled by his cute childish face and charming smiles cuz’ his basketball playing experience and toughness in the battlefield will pull the trigger to beat off his opponent.
Inspired and influenced by his coach-father, this fresh grad from Cal-State University Fullerton who took up Kinesiology finally exposes his talent and skills in playing basketball. At the age of 24, he had received many achievements using his God-given talent. He got triple MVP awards, one in his senior year then a pair during off season tournaments he joined. Growing-up watching basketball, US NCAA and NBA particularly had absorbed the sport and engaged with it. Before the league, he became part of the LA Showtime Team together with neighbor-mentor Ryan Reyes and other pros like Chris Pacana advised him to play just as he did before making the big move here in the p.i.
And now embracing his future in the said career tried his luck here in Manila as he joined the PBL draft last October 2008 held at Pasig Ynares and was first round pick. Averaging 73% in his parameter shooting and playing on his defensive ends will certainly make him an asset of his team. His unselfish plays and great hustle moves are proofs of an excellent fearless court general, who can handle a full court press. Coming up with a fully determined goal to make it to the next level, his hard work, perseverance and dedication to the sport will be his keys to heaven's gate. Yeah! you're right! Knowing that he's very well qualified and ready to perform on the professional stage, he'll be joining the upcoming PBA draft...PBL family will definitely miss him. But the modesty of this baller shares that he really needs to improve his consistency in playing and being vocal, in addition to it, he wanted to exert more effort working on his speed and physical power. Exploding a 24-pt career high during his rookie year in the PBL last semis against hard to beat Harbor Center impressed PBL fanatics to recognize his ability and sense of playing. Nevertheless, he has a nice attitude off court.
Being independent and living an own life is quite not easy for anyone in their first time, well…except for this guy! Regardless of what he left in his hometown, he’s still buoyant and jovial grabbing all this kind of opportunity. He’s fond of eating Japanese foods, his all time favorite Filipino cooking is adobo. Puto, bibingka and halo-halo are his top Pinoy desserts. Looking at it, adopting the Filipino culture is not that difficult for him. After practice and games, he plays video games and eats out with a companion, Josh Vanlandingham, his teammate-roommate. This will surely be a fun, exciting life and a banging career awaiting him.
With the absence of co-guard teammates JV Casio and Chris Tiu for RP training abroad creates a calling for him to step on the gas and make a name for himself.
You might be amazed when you see this fella in action burning with a hell of hotta energy…beware!
Hang-on to your seat...Star-in-the-making,
Lance Anthony M. Convento is on fire!!!
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