What a Life!

I had a face-to-face confrontation with a street criminal yesterday at Carriedo St., Manila as I witnessed how he opened the zipper of my backpack. I turned around and saw a young adult with a pointed object on his right hand. I hastily prepared myself to give him an elbow right to his jaw and grab his hand until I employ a rare naked choke just as I always see in the UFC. But before I could do that another man appeared from nowhere and bumped me purposely causing me to stumble. That fall allowed me to return to reality that the man I was pursuing was not alone as he walked side by side with the man who bumped me to the dark side of the street. What a life!

What a Finale - Chess Candidates Tournament, London 2013

Wow.  What a finale.  Chucky forgive me for doubting you regarding your  mellow fights against players with Russian descent but putting it difficult against non-Russians.  Kasparov was correct afterall in asserting that Ivanchuk is one of the best chess players in the world.  In this tournament, had not for the endemic time control-problems Chucky had been into he could be a worthy champion.  Just imagine beating numbers 1 and 2 players in the world.  He is making a point.  Salute to the organizers and sponsors of prestigious tournament.  The topsy-turvy results every day make it more exciting.

Amazing Virtual Zoo Experience

What an amazing experience at Tutuaban Mall, Divisoria, Manila, Philippines.  My wife and kids have been very happy to see these kinds of virtual zoo canvas.  Allow me to share with you this wonderful chance of being there.


I hope you guys will visit this place in the Philippines. See you!

Pissed off at a cable company

Got disappointed with a cable company's failure to install.

1) Why didn't they just tell they can't install on the schedule d time.
2) Overpromises but underdelivered
3) Full of air (puro hangin)

I couldn't believe that such a prestigious company would be treating a public servant like me and that would waste much of our (family's) precious time.  If you couldn't do the installation just say "NO."  Please don't give false hopes.

2013 I Wish I Will Win!

Well, as we all know 2012 was now a history and to sum up my experiences on the past year allow me to cluster what happened to my year-long struggle.

Financially, it was not as productive as I want it to be.  My investments have not been wise so to speak.

Professionally, there were highlights in my career like that of my one-week travel to Singapore wherein I inspected supplementary materials prior to its delivery to SPHERE-funded provinces in the Philippines.  There were also various travels to different schools nationwide that have been effective.  However, I was not able to continue my Toastmaster's club attendance due to conflict of schedule at the office.  That was one of my regrets.

Spiritually, it was not as abundant as my family expected. I failed to attend in the CFC-SOLD meeting due to my travels to various parts of the country.

In sports, despite my continuous practice of chess online, I have not been lucky to have a place in a tournament I joined at.  I was miserably at the middle of the group wherein I should have been better due to my experience and arguably high rating.  The only consolation I've got was when I passed the FIDE Arbiter's examination after the Department of Education sponsored me through Philippine Sports Commission.  I only need two norms to be officially called FIDE Arbiter.

Like in the past, I have been addicted to raffle(s) at the Casino Filipino for a chance to be multi-millionaire.  But my name was never been called...not even once.

As usual, the members of family were the best thing I've got and I am so thankful to them as they helped me weathered the storms in my life..

With a new year coming in -- 2013 I wish I will win!

Merry Christmas to All!

I am wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a bountiful New Year.  May the FORCE be with you.

Not a Bad Year for the Philippines After All

NOT A BAD YEAR FOR THE PHILIPPINES AFTER ALL: Just when everybody thought that the Philippines was destined for a boxing doom - Nonito Donaire Jr. threw his favorite left hook on the chin of the unsuspecting Arce from Mexico. The Philippines has been vindicated for last week's failure of Manny Pacquiao. vs. JMM! Nonito - you are the man!


CONCIDENCE:

(1) With time dwindling down to 3 seconds Donaire connected with a "Hail Mary shot" like that of Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Manny Pacquiao; and(2) Arce fell to the canvas and slept for a while like that of Manny Pacquiao.

Head First!

There are two varied meanings to this post...

I just saw an awesome game between Pacquiao and Marquez -- they were two gladiators trying to outwit each other in boxing held at MGM Arena this morning.  Pacquiao tasted the first knock-down during the third round by what experts called "A punch that I didn't see."  However, as Filipinos were known for its resiliency, Pacquiao gave a tremendous left straight in the next round (is that a straight? I got to see the tape again) to the face of Marquez that connected and boom! the score was about even.  After that round, it was all Pacquiao -- who gave a tremendous beating on Marquez and was leading in all judges score cards.

Then came the sixth round, Pacquaio was again annihilating Marquez throughout the round until the bell rang signalling that there were only 10 seconds left.  As the former was pursuing the latter, Marquez made an out of this word side-step and position himself to throw that well-prepared punch under the guard of Pacquiao.  Sadly, Pacquiao fell HEAD FIRST!

Only if Manny Pacquiao used his HEAD FIRST by not attacking Marquez during the last 3 seconds it would have been a different story.

Awful Finances on the Last Month of the Year

I been experiencing financial dilemma especially this month of December.  Record-low on my financial accounts had been observed.  Debts were soaring high and instability on my reserves were evident.  Previous accounts payable and interest bearing notes have matured and all were waiting to clobber me.

Happy 6th Year Birthday Isaiah Joaquine Asi

Let me take this opportunity to greet my youngest son, Isaiah Joaquine, who is celebrating his 6th birthday today.  Isaiah, have fun and may God bless you abundantly.  I love you son.

Battered and Blue

Surprisingly, this feeling of emptiness due to financial dilemma is again bothering me.  I felt that I have a noxious personality that I always feel awful after spending time with myself.  My belief that I will be welcome to my family is clearly, non sequitur, on my part.  Everything had a strong pecuniary slant.  I am a fool causing things to misdirection.  Really, there is something quixotic in me about money.    

Victim of Faulty Investment Scheme

Sad to say that I was one of the victims of the faulty investment ploy.  Due to this wrong decision to invest I am now suffering financial difficulties.  Had to pick up the pieces and rebuild again.

Textbook Monitoring at Dumaguete City

I just arrived from a one-week textbook (TX) audit and monitoring at Siaton East & West and  Zamboanguita districts.  Believe me, the educators there were so hospitable.  The property custodians accompanied my group to mountainous far-flung areas with really kilometric rough-roads.  But we kept going and going just to oversee if the needed TX were delivered to the Filipino school children.  I was too tired most of the time due to the heat but seeing my colleagues (especially from the districts) laughing despite of the rough condition just to take us to the schools motivated me to continue.