Movie Review

I saw this movie tonight with Moe, Liza, and John. The movie was ok, I think the buildup led me to expect more out of it. But if you like action and you follow the X-men, then I think you will enjoy this movie. It think it's pretty neat to finally see them on the big screen. I know John loved it, but I think Moe was dissapointed, as was I to some degree.

I did like the movie, but I can't say that I loved it.

Top Chef

Well, the verdict is in, Harold Dieterle has won the Top Chef competition on Bravo. This is the only show I watch that is reality based, not on the Discovery or TLC networks. I thought his dishes were pretty cool looking, too bad I couldn't taste them.

Too Lazy to post

So for the guys, feast your eyes on this, in honor of the upcoming worldcup

Top Chef

I've become what I said I wasn't going to do, and that is watch reality tv. I saw a few episodes on tv and dang I'm hooked. It's a pretty good show. That's all.

Congratulations to Mur and Rich

on getting engaged (about time you guys). Cool, another wedding party to drink at (not that I drink or anything).

Moving on

My Sharkies managed to dispose the Nashville predators and move on to the 2nd round of the playoffs. We don't know who we are playing yet, but it doesn't matter, we'll kick them out too.

Here's a couple more pictures...enjoy.

Tired

I'm so tired this weekend. Friday we had rondalla practice at Donger's house. Since a lot of people came late, it ended up really late (around 11-ish). We then had an 8 am call at the recording studio at CC college for our 2nd cd recording. It went ok albeit we had a skeleton crew playing because of the confusion with the scheduling and a lot of people double booking themselves.
Even though we only recorded a third of what we wanted to record, it was tiring. We go back next weekend and hopfully finish up the recording. ( they let us listen to the raw recording afterwards and it sounded clear and so well.)

Today we had some of the bayanihan alumnis practice for their part in the big show we have this august. It was nice to see some of them, some of whom I haven't seen in a long while. It was a good practice, all the newbies were present and it was good to see that they were all willing to learn their new dances. The musicians were solid as usual, until Herna and warren started messing around with the gong part of the bagobo dance. I'm tired and I'm going to bed soon since I have to get to work at 7 am ugh. Good nite.

Congratulations

Congrats to our friends VJ and Michelle (sorry I can't find a picture of them together, my hard drive crashed). They just had another baby girl born this morning 6lbs 3oz, no name yet, but I'm sure they'll announce it soon.

Playoff Bound

The sharks went up north and defeated the canucks (so sorry my vancouverite friends....especially Tina :-), which pretty much locks them in a playoff spot no worse than 7th. Albeit was the worse officiated game I've ever seen, I was scared for a bit, not because the sharks were tired, but because the canucks were a desperate team and that always makes for a dangerous team.

But I'm glad that they got it, and I'm off to watch the same two teams tomorrow nite at the Tank where I'm thinking that it will be a much different game and Vancouver will be in a much more desperate position. But I still believe in my sharkies, although it would be nice to see Vancouver in the playoffs as well, but they are going to need to have Edmonton lose all their games from here on out.

Oh Yeah, one more

Here's the flyer to the other one we are doing, this time in the Netherlands, while the other one is in France.

So Close...............

This is the flyer for one of the dance festivals that my company (Likha) will be performing at this summer. I can't believe that it's creeping up so fast. Half of april is already gone and before you know it, june and july are here. I can't wait, it should be fun, I just hope we are ALL READY.

My possible new job with my company

Something is looming on the horizon for me as far my job is concerned. There is a high possibility that I will be driving one of these, thus ending my tenure with the package division. I know it's not a glamorous job, but hey it pays well and all I would be doing is drive from one UPS bldg. to another UPS bldg.. I don't even have to deliver anything. Only thing that sucks is that my schedule will be at nite and I will probably end up working some weekends.

Happenings

The sharks have beaten the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 and are now tied with the Vancouver Canucks with 81 points while playing
3 fewer games than the canucks. Oh so close to a playoff spot and they are only 4 points behind the mighty ducks for 2nd place in the pacific division.

At practice today my fingers were put to the test. We practiced all Maria Clara dances and we also played music for the auditioning members that were part of the workshops that we've had for the last month. We played Jota Paragua for what seemed like an eternity, but we also played Jovencita, Subli, Pandango, Malaguena, Asik, Sinkil, and Sinakiki. I can't even feel my fingertips anymore. It hurts now.

Afterwards we proceeded to go to Round Table to celebrate Emilio Laxa's 3rd birthday. It was fun to hang out with everyone that was there and it was good to see people that I haven't seen in a long time. Good Times.

Getting there

Ern and I attended what seem like the fastest hockey game ever. Usually we don't get back to Foster City 'til about midnite, but tonight, we got back from the Tank at around 10:45. They are now just a point behind the last playoff spot in the playoffs. In fact if they keep up this pace, they would most likely overtake the Canuckleheads in the overall standings. I just checked the standings and they are just 3 pts. behind them. Looks like our neighbors from up north are starting to go south. (Good luck Nick)

Go Sharks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Game Review

This game is sick....umm no pun intended.

As some of you know, I've been sick the last few days with flu-like symptoms. So all I did was watch dvd videos and play this game. If you are into games that just shoot up bad guys and blow things up. This is the game. It's a little hard to play (unless you get the code to play in God mode) but it sure is a lot of fun. One word of caution, it's rated M so it's for adults only (18+)

uuuggghhh

I'm stuck at home, having flu like symptoms. It sucks, I can't do anything. TV sucks during the daytime, and I've watched every movie I have on DVD that I haven's seen yet. This bug better bugger off. Oh well I guess I better get some rest now.

WOO HOO

Last nite, the donger and I went down to the Tank to watch the Sharks beat the Redwings, who by the way is the best team in the league. Not only did they get a much needed victory but they also killed the wings' 6 game win streak. It is so easy to get caught up in the spirit of things, especially now that the sharks are still very much in the thick of things.

2007

By 2007 Randy M. will be riding one of these (with the teddy bear rims). You see, he doesn't believe that I've quit smoking. He said that if I was done with smoking, then he would by a Prius instead of the Evo (1st picture). This alone made me determined to kick the habit for good and see Randy in a eco-friendly but not so manly car. Game on!!!!!

ooops

Well, I hit a bump on the road to sobriety. I smoked a cigarette yesterday. Albeit it was one and since I haven't smoked since saturday, it made me feel so lightheaded that I didn't even finish it and threw it away halfway through it. I've been good today.
It's actually not as hard as I thought it would be. I just gotta find something else to focus on. Ipod to the rescue, i've been listening to it during my breaktimes and lunches, makes me forget that I want a cigarette. Who would've thought that this thing will help save my life. Coolness to the max.

Sober

I just wanted to say that I've quit smoking. As a lot of you know, I have been smoking for a long time. I just started to stop smoking this past weekend and I haven't smoked for 2 days. I know it's not much, but as with everything, baby steps first before you can walk and then eventually run. So here's to a new lifestyle (without the vice) and hopefully I don't hit a wall that would make me get off the wagon.