25th entry

     I have improved on my writing abilities. This is so because I'm able to come up with more ways in expressing my ideas. Besides this, I'm also able to be more creative and original in writing. Meanwhile, I have also improved on my grammar. I may still make mistakes in grammar but they have been minimal compared to before. I can only say that I have improved on my speaking abilities. I have been more confident and clear in reciting my ideas in class. My expectations were met because I have learned a lot more in writing and in being better in the grammar component in English. Yes, the course has helped me achieve my goals. This is because that it gave me the necessary tools in doing better in my essays in other subjects. I have had a better flow of ideas in answering the questions in my other subjects. Besides this, I have also improved on my grammar whenever I write or say something especially in class. My professors would usually understand what I'm writing or saying in class because I make it a point that I am coherent in the things I say or write Finally, I'm able to have better comprehension in understanding math related problems because of English. I can identify which formulas to use in problems and in understanding questions better because of this.

Weight training (my routine)

     Weight training is really good workout for men and women alike. It helps an individual not only burn fat but even gain muscles. Whenever I lift weights, I make sure that I do cardio first before I begin. I would do some shadow boxing or jogging for my cardio. Then, I always stretch before and after lifting weights. During weight training, I would normally begin with work outs that target my legs. I would do squats and lunges with weights. Next, I would work on my chest. I would do chest presses and chest flies. After that, I would work on my back. I would do barbell rows and dead lifts in order to work out my entire. Then, I would work out on my shoulders. I make sure that I do exercises that target the upper and side part of my shoulders. After that, I would work on my triceps. Next, I would work out on my biceps. I would normally do barbell curls for this. Finally, I would work out on my abs and obliques. Weight training really helps me stay fit and it gives me more confidence at the same time.

Penshoppe

     My favorite place to shop is Penshoppe. This is so because they have a huge selection of clothes that are really nice. Besides this, I really like the design in some of their clothes. In addition to this, most of their clothes are affordable and have a very good quality. Next, the store usually plays music which is really appealing to men and women alike who shop there. They would play the latest music in order to gain the attention of their target market which is the youth. Finally, I really like shopping there because they have several flat screen tvs which show fashion walks of the clothes being sold in the shop. One of my favorite shirts from this store is my superman shirt. It has a very cool design of superman doing his pose on my shirt. Another favorite shirt of mine from this store is my plain black polo. This is so because it is really fitting and it makes my work out worth it since it's like a muscle shirt. I also wore this shirt during my birthday celebration and I'm looking forward to wear this shirt in future parties. I really hope that Penshoppe can go international so that they could really show how great their clothes are to the world.

Chicago Bulls

     The Chicago Bulls is the number one team in the NBA right now. Their star player Derrick Rose may be injured now but the Chicago bulls have a great team chemistry that they still have a good record even without him playing in the game. They also have great players besides Derrick Rose. They are namely Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah. Luol Deng was named as an All Star for the first time this season. He carried the Bulls by usually being the leading scorer of the team whenever Derrick Rose couldn't play. Meanwhile, Carlos Boozer is a very good scorer around the basketball rim. Finally, Joakim Noh is the anchor of the team in defense. He is the lead shot blocker and rebounder of the team. The Chicago Bulls is known to be a very good contender in winning the NBA championship this season. Their success in the playoffs will not only depend on Derrick Rose but also on the whole team especially their newest acquisition Rip Hamilton who is a very good scoring guard. The Chicago Bulls will only win against other teams that are really strong if they have good team work and the will to not give up in a basketball game.

UFC

     UFC stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship. It is an organization and sport where professional mixed martial artists compete. There are various martial arts practiced here namely jiu-jitsu, wrestling, muay thai and the like. A fighter in this sport can win by knockout, submission or decision. This is a very exciting sport because every mixed martial artists bring their "a game" everytime they have a fight. Besides this, you would see unpredictable wins such as quick knockouts or an impressive submission. Some fighters who are well-known in this sport are George St.Pierre, Anderson Silva and the like. I would usually watch the UFC everytime they have a payperview. I really find it really interesting when both fighters go all out in knocking out each other. In addition to this, I get energized once a fighter is able to knockout or submit his opponent. My favorite UFC fighter is Brock Lesnar because of his athleticism and fighting style. He would normally dominate his opponent on the ground and beat him up until his opponent can't take the beating anymore. At present, I'm really looking forward for seeing Jon Jones and Rashad Evans to fight. UFC is really a great sport to watch!

Poi

     I really stared appreciating the art of poi in Boracay. I saw a poi performance in the sands bar a couple of years ago. It was really amazing. I saw poi dancers do such spectacular stunts. One of them did a back flip with poi on his hands. Meanwhile, another poi dancer threw his poi on the air and still caught it without any error. They also performed to dance music which really made it more interesting for me to watch. They would incorporate dance music in their poi dance such as songs from Lady Gaga. What makes their performance more captivating is the musically of it. Every dance and move that they make are really connected to the music. Besides this, their performance would also last for 10-15 minutes. This made their performance really powerful because they would bring a climax to their performance which would really catch the attention of all the viewers. Finally, it's really cool that they would let the audience have pictures with them while they do poi around you. There would usually be great poi effects on the pictures taken because of this. I really respect poi and I hope I can get to learn this art some time in my life.

Boracay

     Boracay is my all time favorite beach. It is arguably the most visited beach in the Philippines by tourists. I have been in this beach several times already. My family and I would normally stay in tides. Tides is a resort that really brings comfort to its visitors and it is the only resort at the heart of d'mall. I also like the white sands of the beach. It is very clean and soft. I still remember the times that my brother and I would run around and jog on the sands of this beach. Besides this, seeing the sunset is really breathtaking. It's really beautiful to look at as I hear the tides of the ocean. My family and I would also go snorkling and island hopping everytime we visit Boracay. Witnessing the fishes swim around me as I feed them is very wonderful. Meanwhile, island hopping really makes me appreciate Boracay much more as I see and hear its sights and sounds.

I really can't wait to visit Boracay again. It's really a spectacular island only found in the Philippines. :)

WWE

     The WWE stands for World Wrestling Entertainment. It's an entertainment tv show about scripted story lines among wrestlers and people wrestling with each other. I have watched this show since I was very young. I remember watching Smackdown (under the WWE) for the first time. I would normally see wrestlers such as the Rock and Triple H. As years went by, several wrestlers were changed. Nowadays, the famous wrestlers are Sheamus, John Cena and the like. The level of entertainment has also deminished due to the fact that wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan, Batista, Kurt Angle and the like are no longer part of the WWE. I have not really been an avid fan of WWE lately because of this but I still watch it sometimes especially whenever I'm bored. A match that I'm looking forward to is John Cena vs. The Rock in Wrestlemania. I'm curious about who would win this match because the winner of this match would really bring a huge indication on the history of the WWE. May the best man win! Well, this is scripted so let's see. Haha!

Kitty.

     When my family and I moved in our house in quezon city, my mom saw a stray cat outside the street. The cat was a girl and she was a kitten that was very weak. My mom felt so sad to see her so she took her in our house. We fed her some food and milk and we decided to make her our pet. She's so cute as my brother and I saw her. My family and I would play with her and she just loved playing with us. Besides this, we would let her sit on our lap whenever we're eating and she would just show our affection to us by resting happily on our lap.

We also took her to different places. I remember that we brought her to Baguio before. She was so happy as she went out of our car. She must have been so bored staying in our car for so many hours. Once she was in the rest house we rented, she would go around the house as she constantly sniffs the air. She's just so adorable and so curious. At present, she's already old but her happiness with my family and I will always remain the same.

Miami Heat

     The Miami Heat has been one of the strongest team's in the NBA. This is so because they have Lebron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Lebron James is a basketball player who is very gifted with his basketball skills. He has a very complete offensive game and his athleticism makes his defense more intense. Next, Dwayne Wade is a basketball player who was acquired by the Miami Heat in the draft. He has been the leader of the team ever since he became part of the team and his overall talent in basketball is amazing. Finally, there is Chris Bosh. He is a very talented big man in basketball who has a great touch outside the paint and has a variety of post moves. The Miami Heat has been the favorite team to win the NBA championship this season. This is mainly because of the fact that they were the runner up in NBA last year. The question is...

Can they succeed in their quest of getting an NBA championship this season?

Oklahoma City Thunder

     The Oklahoma City Thunder is the number 1 team in the west right now. I can say that they are the most improved team in the west because last year they were only ranked number 8 in the west. Their improvement in record can be credited to the emergence of Russel Westbrook and Kevin Durant as the main go to players of the team. Russel Westbrook has improved his drives in the basket and in his capability to be a playmaker for the team. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant has improved on being a clutch player and shooting the basketball in the paint and outside the paint. Besides this, James Harden has also been a reason on the improvement of the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is the main scorer in the bench and he has drastically increased his production in scoring. Finally, Kendrick Perkins and Serge Ibaka have been the main defensive stoppers of the team. They have increased their defensive intensity and have gained more blocks in each game because of this.

7th High, Party Place!

      A very fun place to party is 7th High. It is located near high street and the fort. What makes this club special from the other clubs is that you would feel so cool and awesome once you get in the club. It's like you really belong in the club. What makes this club extra awesome is the bright lights, great music and heavy bass. In addition to this, they also have good drinks and comfortable couches in order to have a fun drinking party. Besides this, the club just looks really luxurious in the inside. I would recommend this club to my friends because first of all, this club is really unique from other clubs. One would really feel like partying once he gets in the club. Second, it's a great place to drink and enjoy good party music. Finally, one would mostly have a great time in this club especially if he brings good company in the club.

Jogging

     I really started appreciating jogging since I was in first year high school. What I really like about it first of all is that I get to lose calories. Because of this, I feel more fit after jogging. Besides this, I also like gaining more endurance from doing this activity. Through this, I get to have more stamina in several sports like basketball and boxing. In addition, I like jogging because I treat it like a work out. Jogging is a form of cardio and I really take it to heart to jog as much as I can before lifting weights. This is so because the perfect work out is a good cardio and weight training program. Next, I also gain more confidence in jogging. I really get more motivated to jog more because of the music I'm listening to and I really feel good about myself after I jog. Finally, I really like jogging because I get to appreciate the sights and sounds around me more. It's really nice to just admire nature as I jog.

Drums! \m/

     It was around the summer before I turned 1st year high school where I really learned the art of drumming. I was heavily influenced by playing the drums after playing drummania in powerstation and timezone. Besides this, I also accepted the fact that I may have more potential in this instrument than the guitar. I then had drum lessons to really see what I can do with a drum set. Credits to Sir Noel for helping me learn to play drums.

     Playing the drums at first was challenging especially knowing that I don't have a drum set at home. I would usually hit the sofa with my drums sticks and my mom would scold me for doing that. Haha, memories... After completing my drumming class, my mom decided to buy me a drum set. I then really started to appreciate and grow more as a drummer. One of my idols is Cobus Potgieter. I saw him playing drums on youtube and he just killed every song he covered. He has this unique gift of just making every song his own and yet the song even sounds better with him playing drums on it.

     At present, it's kinda rare for me to play drums now. College and my schedule has interrupted my time for using this instrument. I do hope that I can play drums a lot again soon but all it takes is a little hit on the drums and I would start making beautiful music again.

     Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love. It can be love between 2 people. It can also be love among family members or love between friends. Whatever it may be, it's important that you are able to share your love to someone else.

     One thing that is traditional during Valentine's Day is that a guy usually surprises his special someone with flowers and/or chocolates together with other things. These things may be a teddy bear, balloon and the like. Once the girl gets the surprise from her man, she would usually feel so touched and happy. Besides this, a guy wouldn't also forget to write a love letter to his special someone. This would really make a girl feel the sincerity from her man once she reads this. And of course, simply spending time with each other would make any other couple happy and in love throughout the day.

     I just want to share this quote which I just thought of: "The greatest thing a person can share to another is his love".

Boxing In My Life

     It was just like yesterday when I first stepped on the boxing ring to try my hand on the sport. It was in moro lorenzo gym where I started boxing. My mom encouraged me to box since she was boxing also. When I first box, it was really interesting and fun. The only thing I didn't like about it though is that my entire body was aching after training. My desire to practice the sport more increased as I watched several boxers' career highlights and watching hbo boxing 24/7 in youtube. Besides this, I also watched a boxing tv show called the contender and I really idolized Manny Pacquiao in boxing because like him, I was also a southpaw.

     I remember the first time I did sparring and I started having colds after that from getting hit. It was an experienced but it really made me realize that I would rather accelerate in basketball more than boxing since there was a time I really wanted to be an amateur in boxing.

     My boxing potential really increased when I started training in elorde boxing gym. Their training there was much more discipline, intense and fun than moro lorenzo gym. In addition to that, you really have to pour so much hard work just to really appreciate boxing in that gym. Training in elorde really made me lose weight and it increased my endurance.

     At present, I have not gone in a boxing gym for some time. Although, I still shadow box at home or in the weights gym. I really want to go back in a boxing gym again once I have free time for it.

Viewing Boxing - Pacquaio

     Boxing is one of the Philippine's known sport. And because this, I became a fan of boxing. It all started when I first saw Manny Pacquiao box for the first time in television. I was impressed with the way he demolishes his opponents in each fight. Besides this, I also started watching other boxers like Erik Morales, Barrera and Juan Manual Marquez who were rivals of Pacquiao. I also remember watching several fights of Pacquiao with my mom. One of the fights I was really amazed was Pacquiao's fight against Ricky Hatton. The way he knocked out that guy was just so perfect and quick. Another fight I was interested in watching was Pacquiao's fight against Miguel Cotto. It was a close fight at first but in the end Pacquiao knocked him out. Besides this, I would like to mention a fight that puzzles me. It was the third fight of Pacquiao against Marquez. It was really obvious that Marquez got robbed in that fight. I may be rooting for Pacquaio but Marquez really deserves to win that fight even if he didn't knockout Pacquiao. I watched the news after that fight and boxing analysts clearly stated that Marquez won that fight and not Pacquiao. Recently, I just heard that Pacquiao's new opponent is Timothy Bradley since Mayweather chickened out again. All I can say is that I won't be surprised if Pacquiao knocks out his upcoming opponent. I wish him the best and I really hope that Mayweather and Pacquiao can finally both fight each other before any of them retire.

The Weekend!

     I love weekends! :)

I get to look forward to seeing and spending time with my family and friends. I get to finally sleep as much as I can. Besides this, I get to watch nba and several movies. I also can get to eat out in delicious restaurants and go to malls like eastwood, trinoma and glorietta. I can also get to have a date with my girlfriend which is my most favorite time during weekends. Next, I get to play my favorite sport of basketball more. In addition, I also get to serve and have fun with the kids in my cwats. Don't forget, I can also get to shop more for clothes during this time and go to S&R to buy groceries. Finally, I can really get a chance to really pray to God during Sunday Mass. I can only wish that everyday is a weekend. :)

One Of The Most Difficult Dances To Learn: Breakdancing

     I remember watching Red Bull Bc One for the first time. I saw world class bboys who really set the dance floor on fire with their spectacular moves. I was in awe when I saw the championship battle of Bboy Lilou and Bboy Hong 10. They both had different styles of breakdancing but they had one thing in common: they both wanted to win through dancing with all heart.

     With that said, I gave breakdancing a shot. I joined a breakdancing workshop in ateneo but I ended up being the only student so the workshop was canceled and I got my money back. Luckily, I kept in touch with my bboy coach; J Masta. I then joined his classes in West Avenue. At first, it was really tough but with enough conditioning and practice I started to get the hang of it. One of the most unforgettable moments of my life in breakdancing is my performance in my workshop. I was able to do a head freeze and a shoulder freeze with only around 1 month and a half of learning how to breakdance. After the workshop, I didn't stop breakdancing and up to this day I still have a bboy in me even if I haven't breakdanced for such a long time. I feel like I'm superman in breakdancing because it feels like I break the rules of gravity whenever I do this dance. :)

Salads: The Healthy Meal

     I remember when I was a young boy, I tried eating salad for the first time. I didn't like it because for me it didn't taste good. Besides, my mom forced me to eat it. As time flew by, I tried eating more salads again because I started to really like the food. One of my favorite salads are the ones from Cyma. Their greek salad is really good. I also like the salad bar in Cravings. Salads All You Can! :) I really feel healthy whenever I eat a salad. I also really appreciate vegetables so much more from salads. I'm now craving to eat salad and I hope that there would be good quality salad being served in DLSU. 

Who Doesn't Love Steak?

     Steak is my favorite food! :) It is very juicy and filling. Whether if it is angus, wagyu or just plain steak, I wouldn't miss the opportunity to eat it. The usual places I eat steak are restaurants in hotels like Heat, Jeepney and Seven Corners. I also like eating steak in affordable eateries like Steak Escape. Their steak may be cheaper than the usual price but it still tastes delicious. I'm really craving for steak. I hope I can get to eat steak soon. I would really put extra gravy and rice the moment I get to eat it. Eating steak makes me really happy! :)

My All Time Favorite Team: The LA Lakers

    The Los Angeles Lakers have been my favorite team ever since I started watching the nba. I started seeing how great of a basketball Kobe Bryant was and I saw how dominant Shaq was. Kobe made clutch shots and spectacular plays. Meanwhile, Shaq made awesome dunks and cool post moves. Then, I started really cheering for them especially the times that they made the nba finals. Whenever they won the nba championship, I couldn't help burst with joy and happiness. I just clap so much that my hands start to become color red. Haha!

     After Shaq left the Lakers, I was still a huge fan of this team because of Kobe Bryant. He really started to become my favorite player once I knew that he would be the franchise player of the team. He just has such a gift on the game of basketball. He started to really amaze me once he started winning championships without Shaq.

     At present, the Lakers are not as talented and as good as before. This is not because of Kobe but because of his teammates and the franchise. He still plays with all heart and he can still score as much as he can even if he's 33 years old already. I just hope that he will be able to win another championship again before he retires.

My Favorite Sport

     At the age of 7, I've started playing basketball. As time went by, I started to really appreciate the sport. I started developing what they call the passion for the game. As my interests for the sport grew, my abilities started developing more as well. I started playing as a power forward who can just rebound and score inside the paint. I knew how to play basketball but that was the only thing I was good at.

     Then, I started to join basketball camps and I really started to learn much more fundamentals of basketball. I started to really learn to dribble and pass the ball better. With this, I started to learn how to be a small forward who can dribble, pass, rebound and shoot the ball. I didn't stop here, I knew that I can even be a better player so I started really practicing on my own and I played the sport with other people. Through this, I applied all the basketball skills I already knew and I even developed new skills. I started developing an outside and 3 point shot in basketball. Besides this, I really learned how to play good defense.

     Right now, I am referred to as a versatile players by my friends and the people I play with in basketball. I can play from point guard all the way to center. Although my favorite position in basketball is the small forward. I know that I still have a lot of potential for the sport but what I've really develop lately is the competitiveness, leadership and drive for the game of basketball. I'm very proud of myself that even if I have already developed new skills in this game, I also developed a better appreciation and motivation in the sport of basketball. :)

Virtual DJ Is Amazing

     Nowadays, being a dj is the new "it thing" in society. There are a lot of djs out there which have those techie devices which really cost a lot. However, there's nothing to worry about because there is virual dj.

     Virtual dj is a program which you can install in your computer. It has the basic functions of mixing music. It is just like your own portable dj set except that it is in your computer.

     It is really fun to use. You can get to experiment on adding effects and changing the beats of different songs. Besides this, it is even possible for you to combine 2 of your favorite songs together in a single track. In addition, this program has an option of recording the tracks your mix. Thus, you can get to listen to the tracks you mixed in this program through your i-pod and mp3 players. How cool right?

So if I were you, get this program. Start mixing... Because you'll definitely have a blast mixing music through this program. Believe me. :)

Journal Writing Is A Must

     Journal writing has been an essential part of my life. I may have not been writing as much as before but I still try to write on my journal every now and then...

     There are a lot of reasons why it is important to me. First of all, it is a nice past time for me to just simply write about anything I want to. From my achievements, to my failures, to my blessings and especially about my girlfriend. Second, it helps me reflect in my life. I get to feel what I'm writing especially once I'm one with my emotions as I write. Besides this, I get to feel calm and peaceful whenever I'm writing. If I feel happy, I feel happier writing about it and if I feel sad, I get to understand more why I feel that way as I write. Next to this, I also get a chance to improve my writing skills. I freely write in any structure that I want to but whatever structure I use in writing, I just make it a point that I feel satisfied and contented with whatever I'm writing about.

     I learned and started journal writing at a very young age. I remember it was the summer of grade 2 that I really started journal writing. The cool part was that I was drawing the things I was writing. Of course, I don't do that anymore now. Haha! It's just fun to journal write. Whoever is reading this, you should probably at least try journal writing and if you really choose to continue journal writing...

Continue and you will reach greater heights. :)