Crazy over FIFA

Yup, FIFA06 is currently the game I've been playing on PS2. I've never been any good at playing actual football so I'm fulfilling my frustrations in the game, hehehe. I'm currently on Manager Mode with Newcastle United FC as my team. I've managed to buy Michael Owen and David Beckham from Real Madrid without hassle.

This game is really awesome. My NBA LIVE 06 is already dusting in my room, hehehe.

The biggest news in F1

Waaaaaaaaah!!!! Have you heard the news? Fernando Alonso is going to McLaren in 2007!!! If you're a McLaren Fan, you're probably already doing backflips celebrating the news. Too bad if you're a Renault fan, hahahaha.

Well, it might be a bigger news if Kimi decides to transfer to another team for that year (Ferrari perhaps?) As long as there wouldn't be any team orders for them (as with Ferrari), it would be a great year for McLaren! Woohoo!!!

Click here for the news article

The year that was...

Well, the year's about to end. My college blockmates were trying to reminisce the things that happened to them this year. To make it short, I'll just post the 3 most memorable things that happened to me in 2005 (arranged in chronological order):

1. Going to Bohol (it was my first time to ride a plane and go on vacation outside Luzon)
2. Finishing my Diploma course in CSB.
3. Getting engaged ü

For any violent reactions, just holler, 'ayt? Hehehehehe.

Partying with the gang

Dec. 17 was another party day for me. This time, it was with my college barkada. The usual gang was there with some special guests (Glennda, that's you, hahaha). I finally made the big announcement to them already (what announcement? I'll post it later, hehehe).

Anyway, there was another shocking news that day. Yes JR, it's about you, hehehe. Sa susunod, magkwento ka naman!!!

Blessing in disguise

The Amazing Race Family Edition is over, and the Linz Family came out as the winners. I was cheering for the Bransen Family but I guess a Buick and perpetual supply of gasoline is enough prize for them.

The Linz Family never received any special prize during the race since they never got to finish first in any of the legs. I was actually telling my girlfriend that it could be a blessing in disguise. Since they never finished first, it could be that they'll be the one to win the grand prize. And they did, hahaha.

I'm so happy the Weavers didn't win, hahahahaha!

'Tis the season to be jolly and fat

Last Saturday was pig out day again for me and my girlfriend. At home, my sister was celebrating her birthday so we ate early dinner. We were only supposed to eat light but eventually got to eat almost a full meal.

After that, we went to my girlfriend's high school barkada's Christmas party where, again, we almost ate another full meal. Wooh! December's really pig out season with all the parties happening.

P.S. Saturday was really fun specially when I saw how girls react to big announcements, hehehe.

cheesecakes anyone?

If you're looking for gifts to give this Christmas, I'm selling blueberry and strawberry cheesecakes for only P80. They are packed in 6 x 5 plastic containers with ribbons and message cards. For orders, send the following info through mobile (0919-6682540 / 0922-8119488):

Name
Quantity and type (strawberry or blueberry)
Date needed

13 days to go!!!

Review: Ultraelectromagneticjam

I finally got the chance to get a copy of this tribute album. I've been listening to it since Saturday, and here are my comments:

General:
1. Packaging is good, except for the case which is kinda "preggy" according to Targrod, hehehe
2. They could have chosen better artists to perform some of the songs.
3. I was hoping they'd include Sembreak, Minsan, and Toyang.

"Woohoo!" tracks (the ones I'd listen to over and over):
1. Spoliarium by Imago - perhaps the only female vocalist who can really sing an E-heads song
2. Tikman by Sugarfree - they were really able to perform the track with their unique style
3. Superproxy2K6 by Francis M. - it has a more rock-ish oomph to it compared to the original version
4. Alcohol by Radioactive Sago Project - the band kicks ass! the funk/jazz rendition is awesome!
5. Maling Akala by Brownman Revival - need I explain more? you've heard the song already
6. Ang Huling El Bimbo by Rico J. Puno - the legend! who'd expect Rico to be in this album? you can just imagine him singing "naninigas ang aking..." ;)

"Uhm" tracks (tolerable tracks):
1. Alapaap by 6 Cycle Mind - the intro sounds like Hale's Kahit Pa
2. Magasin by Paolo Santos - my girlfriend said it sounded like the original one, nothing different I guess
3. Huwag Kang Matakot by Orange & Lemons - I could have liked O&L if not for their PBB song, but I guess I liked their guitar sampling of Julie Tearjerky and Tikman in the end part of the song.
4. Pare Ko by Spongecola - unlike in the E-heads Greatest Hits album, they performed the cooler version of the song (the one with "t***ina" and "nabu***at"), although Spongecola's vocalist sings weird. It's like a foreigner trying to sing a Tagalog song. Or probably he's just too coño to sing a kalye song.
5. Huwag Mo Nang Itanong by MYMP - it's the track that you wouldn't really love but wouldn't hate either
6. Para Sa Masa by the artists in the album - same comment as no. 5

"Eck" tracks (tracks I'd rather skip):
1. With A Smile by South Border - man oh man, never make an R&B group to sing an E-heads song, period!
2. Overdrive by Barbie Almalbis - it sounds pop-ish
3. Ligaya by Kitchie Nadal - the effect they placed on Kitchie's voice just sucks, plus the fact that she failed to give justice to the message of the song.
4. Torpedo by Isha - who's Isha? Why would a female artist perform a song like this? It's meant to be sung by guys! Oh, and the sound of the old piano/accordion really sucks.
5. Hard To Believe by Cueshe - there's just nothing special about the song and the band, so I'm still wondering why they included it in the album

Overally, the album's still worth buying if you're an E-heads fan. Just love the songs and don't mind the performers. You'd also have to give credit to the producers of the album. I wish the Eraserheads would come up with a reunion concert. My rating for this album is 3.5 out of 5.

For other reviews, you can also read:
Targrod's Realm
A Gelay Log

Yeo no longer the man

Joseph Yeo should be banned from entering the PBA Draft. It serves him right. I am a DLSU alumnus but I would have to say his clothesline hack on Villanueva shows his lack of maturity.

If a mere knudge from Villanueva's elbow would prompt him to do such act, then he's really not prepared for pro basketball. Heck, physical play is common in the pro leagues. If he can't even take an elbow from his opponents, he really can't survive the league.

Kudos to Fonacier for one hell of a shooting game. He overshadowed Ritualo big time.

Unsung heroes

Yeah yeah. The post is kinda late already, but I just want to congratulate all the Pinoy athletes who took part in the SEA Games. Once again, we have proven that Filipinos can win.

More than the athletes, I'd like to congratulate all the people behind the games. As written in one newspaper article, we should also give credit to the unsung heroes of the event. We should congratulate the drivers who brought the athletes to their venues on time, the security forces who ensured the safety of our guests, the organizers who worked 24/7 to make the event successfull. Of course, the highest congratulations to our student Liaison Officers who made sure that all the concerns of our guests are taken care of and that they felt welcome in our country.

Exception goes to the inefficient organizers, of course. Don't you just hate it when someone tells you "IT'S NOT MY JOB"?

Anyway, now that the games are over, everybody's turned their attention to Garci. Good luck GMA.

Pig out birthday

Yesterday was pig out day because it was my girlfriend's birthday.

Lunch: Kulinarya, Powerplant Mall

Shrimp Roll Appetizer
American Style Steak and Eggs
Fusilli and Cheese

Dinner: The Seafood Club, Greenbelt 3

Deep Fried Crabs
Steak and Lobster

Dessert: Cold Rock, Greenbelt 3

Banana Cream Pie w/ Peanut Butter and Brownie <--- awesome!!!
Mocha and Cookies & Cream w/ Cookie Dough

Something also happened yesterday which makes it memorable. I'll keep it a secret for the meantime. I'll tell you soon ;)

Sore losers

Whoever is insisting that the Philippines is cheating in the South East Asian Games, all I can say to you is that you're a sore loser!!!!!

Sheesh! If you're in your right mind, you'll know it would be near impossible to cheat in such type of international event.

Perhaps you're just trying to save your ass for not being able to achieve your supposed 100++ gold medals. Or probably it's really hard for you to admit that OUR athletes are waaaaaay better than yours.

And for those Filipinos who actually believe that we are indeed cheating, get the hell out of this country!!!! You don't deserve to be called a Filipino.

'nuff said.