my thoughts…exactly!

jan 22, 2006…time stood still for all filipinos everywhere in the world. the streets of manila was empty for a brief moment…everyone was having mixed feelings of anxiety and excitement as we await the the rematch between erik ”el terrible” morales and our very own manny ”pacman” pacquiao.

before the game started, i was moved by how he reacted when jennifer bautista sang the philippine national anthem. i knew deep inside he was touched by the lyrics of the anthem for his aim was to bring honor to his country.

he’s a smart fighter. there were times that he could have finished the game at once like in rounds 2 and 6 when erik almost fell…but because he sees his opponent was not ready to give up yet, he took his time until erik was sooo tired in round 10 and he sees him giving up, right then and there he took him…he fell not just once but twice…the second time, it was a technical knock-out. malufet!!! never in erik morales’ boxing career did he fall…erik fought a lot of tough fighters but pacman made a mark in history as the only boxer who was able to do that to him. indeed he was prepared. he was in a better shape than erik was & he was more determined to regain the honor not only for himself as he explained, not only for his family, but for the whole country as well. another factor could be that this time, his gloves where not as thick as what he used in their first game last october…that would mean that his blows would be felt better this time. we must admit that manny’s punches are really fast and strong. i don’t think erik was prepared for that. manny was also a ’southpaw’ (hope i got that term right)…erik was not able to predict which hand will hit him next. manny is a lefty but his right hand was stronger this time, his defense improved, his stance, better.

it was a great fight. for some boxing fans, in fact, it was the best they’ve ever seen. it doesn’t mean that morales was less of a fighter than pacman. in fact he was one of the best ever…it doesn’t mean that luck was on manny’s side, he fought a great fight…it was just a matter of who was more determined to win this fight…and it was manny pacquiao.

what i really admire about this man is that he stays grounded despite the victories.

manny, we are so proud of you. mabuhay ka, idol!

During our HK trip in September last year, we encountered some funny signs on the road. Here they are: (click pics for a larger view)

Beware of Pedestrians/Beware of Vehicles

We saw these signs going to Ocean Park. Bakit beware? Scary ba pedestrians saka vehicles sa kanila? he-he-he

Waiting Vehicle will be prosecuted

This one was along the street from our hotel going to Nathan Road. Wawa naman yung vehicle, mapo-prosecute…parang lawyer may-ari nung sign…haha. Sana na lang TOW AWAY ZONE ang nilagay, diba? San ba nila nakuha English nila?

Mind your head

This one was at Esprit ata…"mind your head" daw!

This last one naman is so kaiba, bukod sa maliit na nga yung sign nya, for interpretation pa…ito pa, mataas sha (hindi eye view) so kung hindi mo nakita, patay ka nga naman.

O-ha? Ano ba talaga interpretation dito? Parang nagulat kasi yung tao sa kotse na nakaparada lang naman HAHA

(look closer…wala namang tao sa loob nung car)

Actually meron pang "beware of the floor" na sign pag wet yung floor…hindi ko lang alam kaninong camera sa amin ang kumuha nun…ang saya sa HK diba?

It’s 2006…are you still a fashion victim? Here’s my two cents worth…

1. Don’t be a conformist…everybody looks the same…why should you?

2. Think "Longevity" - go for classic, timeless pieces. Need I explain why?

3. Trends will pass. You must know and keep what flatters you…update it, make it fresh and really owning it. Not just wearing it.

4. Be comfortable in your own skin. Exude confidence. You may be wearing an expensive outfit but if you’re not confident wearing it, oh, it will definitely show.

5. Accessorize - it will bring out the best in a simple outfit. A plain shirt and jeans will stand out with the right accessories.

6. Be the innovator, not the imitator. You don’t have to look like a certain person to be stylish, style is something that can not be copied no matter how hard they try. Once you own that look, YOU OWN THAT LOOK.

7. Mix and match. Mix classic with vintage stuff or trends for a fun flair.

8. Lastly, you dont’ have to wear branded clothes to have style. Not everybody who can afford branded clothes are stylish. People think wearing branded clothes automatically make them stylish beings…hello??? What planet did you come from? HAHA

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!