Rain + Tennis = glorious sleep

Had a wonderful sleep last night--the rain finally came. Everyone I know frowned, I didn't say a word because I was jubilating, I was seeing fireworks! The only thing missing was a hot bowl of sopas.

As I am writing this Andy Murray is on the verge of winning his 2nd round match against Dodig. 

Go Andy! I can't believe I'm cheering Andy. Rafa's fault. Just saying.

David Ferrer also won, I lost a few hours of sleep because of you David. I'd like to see on the finals, that and your nice pair of legs! Shorter shorts please!  *blushing*

*have a very good day everyone and a hot bowl of sopas, on me*

Field Anderson!

Anderson is out of the office again, he's wearing a blue shirt, puts his life in danger just because. 

Be careful, Andy!

*the sun is hiding, so am i. i need rain.*

Rat. Wedding. Bow.

Steven Moffat has just revealed the three significant words for Sherlock series 3... what a tease! My Sherlock fever has gone up again, the wait is killing me!

*can't sleep. waiting for the rain still*

U.S. Open 2012 Round 1

With Rafa out of the picture, he seems to be enjoying his rest, I'll be rooting for you, Andy Murray. 

I do not know why.

Good job, Mr. Robredo!

Back in 2006... I worked for a governor in some province, probably the scariest and most traumatic experience I've had in my career(?). What career?! Anyway, looking back and realizing now what I did not realize then is that they were like the Ampatuans. Right. The reason I'm bringing this up is because I couldn't help but be sad about our DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo's passing. A very good man, he was. Had I known, Mr Robredo I would've paid more attention to you. I'm so sorry.

So here's my piece of  whatever, I have heard of talks (back in 2006 don't forget) about a certain mayor whose principle is the direct opposite of my former boss. This mayor was against gambling and he did everything in his power to keep it away from his territory and he succeeded which in turn made my boss's side of the family hate this mayor, they've become political enemies as a result. By the way, the mayor and my boss are first cousins. Being deaf and blind about politics that I was, I pretended to listen and actually cared about what was being told to me, I didn't even bother to remember the mayor's name, all I cared about that time was to get the hell out that office.

Fast forward to the present, an office mate of mine told me in passing that Robredo was their beloved mayor, blah blah blah! I stopped her in mid sentence because a drawer in my brain suddenly opened and reminded me an episode in my life. I almost screamed when I realized that the nameless mayor I was told back in 2006 was/is Jesse Robredo. Dear me, it felt like I just put together pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.

Mr. Robredo, I salute for standing your ground. A righteous man, you are.

(photo borrowed from Jun Pasa)

"Despite the difficulties, despite the limitations, despite the harassment, good governance is possible. By simply providing that inspiration, sometimes the subordinates are better than their leaders. In the case of Naga, I have done well not because I am smart, not because I am good, but because I have good people who discovered that they are better because they are inspired.

The capacity to govern is not magical. It has to be cultivated over time."

Coming back

Hello my little blog... sorry I've been away too long. I have not forgotten about you... I was just busy... I took some time off to clear my head space and you know what... I did not like it because I started not to miss you so I've decided to keep the clutter and come back to you my dear blog.

The sun is up... I hate it... I prefer the other guy!

Of Snow and Storm

The rain won't stop. It's been days since I last saw the sun shining through my window. Heck! I even miss the birds chirping  non-stop just below my window pane. Normally, I wouldn't complain because I love the rain but Snow Patrol was coming in a few days. They can't cancel, it's complicated.

Local news says there's no typhoon signal yet because technically there is no typhoon just habagat or  southwest winds, I believe. It's just a storm passing by, no worry but when August 7 came, everything seems odd. The skies are darker and cruel, rains felt more like a stab and the winds were gone. I had no idea thousands of my countrymen were suffering during the hours I was worrying about how to get to the office and feeling anxious about  the concert.

I ended up working double shift until the wee hours of the morning of August 8 because a handful of people came to work, it was impossible to commute and besides even if I wanted to go home I couldn't. I remember wishing my family were safe and sound. And they were, in fact. Thank God! So I went back to worrying about the Snow Patrol concert, I was worried they were going to postpone it. I was on leave from the office on the 9th and there's no way I can move it. So there's the problem. Thousands of my countrymen were not so lucky, they've lost homes, pets and loved ones. My heart and prayers are with them. :(

The morning of August 9, a friend texted that the concert will push through after all, I'm on leave and the rain is finally starting to let up. Thank heavens! All I need now is the ticket! Oh, the ticket... how I got them is another long and arduous feat! It needs a separate blog, I think. I got a patron seat by the way! :)

To cut a long story short, I made it to the concert! It was and felt surreal, I had to pinch me self just to make sure it was not a dream or a trick of the mind. I remember singing along with Gary, I knew all the songs! All those times I spent listening to them since early 2000 has finally paid of! Gary made a few jokes inbetween songs. He even gave a few encouraging words about the country's current situation. He was joking on his Twitter account about doing an underwater concert for the first time. When he got here that's when he saw and felt the real situation. Don't worry, I forgive you!

The concert felt fast and short. I remember complaining about it on the way home but now that I sobered up I realized how amazing the concert was. it felt short and fast because I was having a blast. He giggled while singing Run, Chasing Cars is far better singing with him! I yelled my lungs out when he started to sing Chocolate and Shut Your Eyes. He dedicated This Isn't Everything You Are to us. Too bad he they did not sing The Garden Rules but it's okay they sang New York and Lifening anyway. Gosh! I can do this all day.  That man was genuinely loving every minute of it! He was smiling all the time, he was caught off-guard when the smoke came out from where he was standing, he really looked like he was having fun.

I love how he uses his hands (ala I am Number Four) to emphasize something... when he sang Hands Open, the opening number, I swear, give the man flashlights. Number Four, is that you? I'm not complaining, I love the way he punches the air and pushing imaginary walls.

Here's a shocker... he actually has a fit body, sexy even! I love his biceps! Not at all the tall and lanky man I imagined he'd be!

Snow Patrol ♥  Manila, I'm sure they're (or the person in charge of the AVP) just saying that but they left me with amazing memories, my dream to see them live just came true so I'll believe everything they say!

Still in awe and can't take the smile off my face. xx

Yes, Andy! (ooops! not you Anderson)

I said I'd never watch the Olympics because Rafa's not playing but I couldn't resist last night! I want Andy Murray to win so badly. Enough of the dramas, Andy, it's time you win! I've seen enough grand slam heartbreaks from you to last lifetime already!


It was clear from last night's game that Andy's  a bit relaxed, he even smiled a few times so maybe that's the winning  attitude, loosening a little, don't take it too seriously, after all, it's just a game, no one's gonna die. Andy was aggressive and all over the place, as expected, but why was The Fed playing badly, as if he wasn't trying to win, I've seen him dig himself up from a hole before so why was he not trying last night?

Anyway, congratulations Andy! In a way, me thinks that this win will somehow "make-up" for all the grand slam losses you endured.