Sadness...

It's tragic. It has been written over and over again but he truly was one of the greatest artist of all time. I think I fell in love with him when I first heard Billie Jean barely entering the tween years. Fortunately he visited us here in Manila back in the 90s. I was thirteen years old and had to use up all of my daddy's little girl charm and begged him to take me to Jackson's concert. Never mind that it was our quarterly exams the following day. I waited patiently in line before the shuttle takes us from the concert site in Paranaque, with my dingy little Chinese lesson plan in tow, I had my dad carry me on his back so that I can get a glimpse of the man performing amidst a sea of heads in the crowd.

Favorite Michael Jackson songs:

Whenever I'm depressed: Childhood - favorite line from the song "before you judge me, try hard to love me..."
Just Because I want to dance: Man in the Mirror
Remake: Billie Jean

Rest In Peace! I hope you are in a better place!


Photo creds: cnn.com

NBA 2009 Draft - the after thought

I was really excited with this year's draft. If only for the addition of one hot Spanish superstar - the barely legal Ricky Rubio. I have, for months now, been faithfully watching downloads of his brilliant plays on Youtube.



And so it happens. The NBA draft has officially begun and ended. Minnesota was the lucky/unlucky team to have snagged him- # 5 draft pick of 2009. Unfortunately, rumors are circulating on-line that he may not play for Minnesota or in the NBA at all next season. I really don't understand the logic behind Minnesota's move! First off, they drafted three guards! The second guard they picked right after they did Rubio! Umm maybe because I just watched the game and have no idea how to play that's why I am compelled to ask this next question... with three guards being build as the next big thing, how much playing time can Rubio honestly get??? Second, they are only giving him $500,000 to buy out his existing contract with Spain, umm yeah that's a $6.1 million discrepancy. And finally, Minnesota knew perfectly well that Rubio wanted to play for a "big market" team... If Rubio is anything like me, then he probably doesn't even know where Minnesota is at the US map! That is not BIG MARKET material! No wonder he is considering to put this whole NBA thing on hold. I will keep my fingers crossed and hoped that this is all part of some elaborate scheme to negotiate for more money and that Rubio is finally brought State-side where his incredible skills and hotness belongs!

Otherwise, it's back to Rudy Fernandez again I guess.

photo creds: getty images

Random Thoughts

I haven't been able to post anything in awhile.. blaming crazy schedule for this and my stupid laptop. March, April and May are usually the hectic months in the fiance's and I's calendar. We just realized that most people we know celebrate their birthdays more so in these three particular months. Sometimes I feel bad for missing one friend or acquaintance's birthday in favor of another but as much as possible the fiance and I have tried to divide our time amongst all these birthday boys and girls.

After this week I will have more time in my hands and promise to post latest vacations in Subic and Boracay. Until then.. don't forget to watch the finale of American Idol guys!

Cheers