'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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Froyo, For You.

I love Frozen Yogurts!

I had my first taste of this delectable dessert while I was in Vietnam with Tita Ana and Tita Ralph. We ordered our pick of these frozen delight at Yogen Fruz in Saigon. I was hesitant to order at first, but at the end, I gave in. I ordered for a melon blended froyo with almond toppings. It was heaven! I instantly fell in love with it.
I then continued my quest for my froyo cravings back home. I heard about Lulu Belle at Serendra and I tried it too. Since I am not that adventurous when it comes to the details of my froyo, I was stuck with the staple choices. Once, I ordered a mango froyo with almond toppings. It was super creamy and has the right tart taste to it.

When I brought my cousin at Lulu Belle, she enjoyed the plain froyo with mochi as her toppings. Apparently, she was also a huge fan of frozen yogurt in the states.


I brought her to Glorietta and chose Tutti Frutti to satisfy our cravings. Since the concept of the store was self-service, we enjoyed filling our cups with original tart froyo and the toppings to match it. I had sliced mangoes and almonds. The tart was quite sour than that of Lulu Belle's but it doesn't taste bad at all.

Just recently, The White Hat opened at Glorietta too. I was intrigued on how their froyos taste like that's why I tried it out. I ordered a plain yogurt with strawberry mochi and almond toppings. I super loved it right away! I couldn't get over it that I had another cup on my way home the next day. It was such a delight having these froyo stores! They instantly uplift my mood and turns a bad day into a good one.

I am so lucky that some of my friends are froyo lovers too! The only problem is, we don't have the time to actually meet up and gossip over our cups of frozen yogurt. But, I am still looking out for that moment. And this time, I'll be able to add a cup of Red Mango froyo in my gallery of pure froyo awesomeness!

AND YES, I DO HAVE A THING WITH ALMOND TOPPINGS!

Why do I love Glee?

Why do I love thee?
Let me count the ways..

Well, enough of the diplomacy. I guess that's one of the major contributions of US hit TV series, Glee, in the world of broadcast media. For me, it was a breath of fresh air among the countless TV shows focusing on crime (I still love CSI), science, fiction and even fallacies. The charm that Gossip Girl has sent us is slowly drifting away and the comedy of 30 Rock ages along with its actors (I still love Tina Fey though).

Glee is a musical TV show that's been hitting the waves all over the world. Being a music lover as I am, I was really thrilled that such show was born. Think High School Musical without the "tweetums" moments and a huge production on song numbers that are beyond compare. From its first 13 episodes, I personally liked their performance on " Somebody to Love" and the solo performances of Finn ("Can't Fight this Feeling") and Puck ("Sweet Caroline").

Glee is about a group of high school misfits who are trying to regain their "loser" disposition by singing their lungs and hearts out. My favorite characters would have to be Rachel Berry and Cheerios coach Sue Sylvester. The exaggeration of their roles is what makes the show a laugh-out-loud fest. You don't need to be a music lover to love the show because the characters and the storyline were very well thought of.

Still, not everyone digs this. Some people finds the show "OA" and corny, and that's cool. Because the members of the William McKinley Highschool's Glee Club has really been regarded as such.

So, why do I love Glee?
Songs revisited+Losers+Jocks+Cheerios+Sue+Mr.Schu+Rachel=Total Fiasco!

@anaknitoto Joshua Clottey fought for survival, not to beat Pacquiao

MARCH 14 was dubbed as "PACQUIAO DAY" as the Filipino boxing "legend" went back on the ring as to face Ghana's Joshua Clottey.

The Filipinos are reunited once again as we watch Pacquiao struggle to give us a KO match. But that was impossible with Clottey's super OA defenses against Pacman. I don't know a lot about boxing, but I think that Clottey looks stupid ducking Manny's punches and jabs 90% of the whole match.

Manny Pacquiao won via unanimous decision. It was just a shame because he wasn't able to knock down the ever defensive Clottey. I actually was even more entertained with the Twitter posts of personalities on the match like Gang Badoy, TJ Manotoc, Drew Arellano, Gabe Norwood, Chot Reyes, Jude Turcuato, Slick Rick, Mo Twister and Marlon Wayans.

So, will Mayweather be the next on Manny's list?

Catch the round-by-round analysis of the match here.

Great Scott! (Goodbye Lilly...)

I wanted to break the mold and be that offbeat contestant that did exactly what I wanted to do and explain myself as an artist with my song choice. I have no regrets in that department. But watching certain people make it into the top 12 that kind of haven't done so well in the past weeks, and then basing on the judges' comments on my three songs, I was frustrated. I feel like my fan base wasn't there, even though the judges and producers seem to love me. And I felt like I was having a great run on the show. But I guess my fans weren't there. So that's why I said that. But then I think my voting demographic is more of the underground scene, who don't even own a TV. They were probably all out riding their bikes and or doing something more productive than watching TV, let alone American Idol. - Lilly Scott

I know it's quite late to blog about this, but Lilly Scott really deserves a spot on the Top 12 of American Idol's latest season.

Yes, for some unreasonable circumstances, Lilly was voted out of Idol. And that was just the worst news I've heard this week besides having to wear a skirt to work on Mondays. I know some people thinks that Lilly was some kind of a weird lady who sings weird songs. But for me, Lilly has one of the nicest voice and artistry this season. Her quirky attack on songs made her a standout among the other contestants of AI.

I have been a fan of Lilly's since Hollywood week. OK, maybe I'm just hurt about this because I'm a big fan. But her performance since the start of the eliminations were powerful. Even Simon Cowell only has good words for her. It's such a shame to see her leave the competition this early. I know she's got a lot to offer.

I admit, her last performance wasn't the best, but STILL it's better than some of the contestants who made it to Top 12.






But then again, I think that's the final decision already, and all i can do (along with her millions of followers) is wish you good luck and all the best Lilly!