P-Noy (Para kay Noy)

Tomorrow marks another highlight in Philippine history.
Tomorrow, we will be having a new president.

A new president that seems to be the country's next big hope for a better life, a better country.
A new president that awakened the sense of nationality among Filipinos.

As Filipinos, we should take part and coordinate with the new leaders of our country.
As Filipinos, let us all welcome the new president with open arms...and an open mind.

For Noy, all my respect to you.
For Noy, a little reminder of what you promised this nation.

Growing up with Harry..

I was inside Tita Lani’s room when I saw three books scattered on her bed. I picked one of them and randomly opened a page. My eyes easily caught the name Professor McGonagall.

A few minutes later, I was walking on my way home tugging along the three books about a boy named Harry Potter.

I was in 6th grade when I first dared to read a whole book. It was the first of the seven book-series about a boy wizard, Harry Potter. It took me almost a month reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone because I wasn’t very interested about it at first.

I was about to read the second one when the movie of the first book was released. I was then a high school freshman. I remember how my high school classmates dislike Potter and joined the Lord of the Rings bandwagon instead. But I remained a Potterhead. I finished the other two books (Harry potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) right away and waited for tita’s copy of the fourth.

I was able to read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire not from a book, but through a printed copy of it acquired online (I guess through an ebook copy). As the middle book for the whole series, Goblet of Fire really delivered. I was so hyped while reading it. Later on, I was also able to get hold of the real book. It took almost a year before the fifth installment came out.

Tita Lani was working in Vietnam then, and she already bought a copy of the book. Since she was coming home for vacation, I waited months before finally getting hold of it. When Tita Lani got here, she immediately handed the book to me and I started reading it right then and there. Back in school, my other friend Lala is also a Potterhead. I would then give her hints on what happened on the book. We were mad-crazy about it.

The sixth book came I guess when I was already in college, a freshman I presume. This time, most of my classmates are also addicted to Harry. We would talk about Harry and gush on Daniel Radcliffe.

When the last book came out, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, I pre-ordered a copy of it right away. Upon getting the book, I went straight home and flicked the pages hungrily. Not later that afternoon, I was already teary and sad that Harry Potter’s adventures are finally over.

The movie versions were good too. I have to say though that my favorite would probably be the third, which was directed by Alfonso Cuaron. It was wickedly funny and sarcastic, but it has really portrayed the maturity of the characters from the last two movies.

And now, the two-movie finale for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is almost on its way. These movies were the only remaining connection that I have to Harry Potter. After this, there will be no Potter mania anymore. But for me, Harry will always be in my heart. It feels like we grew up almost at the same time. From his first year in Hogwarts down to his coming of age.

I’m gonna miss Harry, but there will always be the books and movies to remind me of the boy who lived.

Going Boho

Such a wonderful scene from Glee's Season Finale.
I'm deeply impressed.

'Tis the season of balls

Yes indeed.
Sports enthusiasts all over the world are united this season as a slew of sporting festivities are being catered through broadcast media. Men clad in different uniforms, playing with their choice of ball have invaded our TV screens and even the raucous world of Twitter. It has caused women drooling and men shouting while chugging beers, eating chips and tweeting at the same time. The aftermath? Twitter overcapacity.

Tantalizing Tennis



Rafael Nadal made waves just recently as he bagged the top title for the French Open. As is reported online, Nadal holds the slightest edge over Roger Federer in the final men's world tennis rankings before the draw for Wimbledon. Let us all see soon.

World Cup Wars

Just over the weekend, the world made a few kicks and turns as the FIFA 2010 World Cup started in South Africa. Defending champs, Italy, is out and about to defend their title among other teams from France, North and South Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Germany, Brazil and Japan among others.

Finals Fiasco

This season’s NBA Finals series has been a classic match. The LA Lakers and Boston Celtics are meeting up for the nth time for a championship ring. The series has created such fiasco and excitement as the Boston Celtics led the LA Lakers at 3-2, coming from behind on Game 5. The Lakers are now challenged to push for Game 7 and eventually try to win the series as they bring Game 6 back to LA at the Staples Center. But, if the Celts are able to win their next game, LA won’t be able to defend their championship title against Orlando Magic last year. (and will also break my heart. :( )

People are highly emotional when it comes to expressing their points on every sporting event that they follow. But please people, spare Twitter. Do not over do the updates. I've been growing tired of seeing that whale being carried by those tweet birds. Haha. But seriously, do not over do it. :D
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