My husband is a football buff, he used to play this sport however he stopped at some point because his mother asked him to and just focused on his studies. My husband being the good son obeyed.. but like what he said, he has no regrets coz at the end of single man journey, he found me aww.
Anyway this is not about me and my husband and his football, this is about the EURO 2008 that we watch and follow since it started two weeks ago. Poland was out though but the number of games were not to get me into it and now I am a certified football addict! By the way in USA, football is called soccer, and American football is what they call football.
The most dramatic so far is the win of Turkey vs Croatia. Croatia had a goal less than a minute left then the goalie of Turkey kicked the ball cross court and gave them the chance to score a goal which they did. This is the 3rd time they won coming from behind. At the end they won in penalty kicks! It brought me back to Ginebra days in Manila, with the never say die attitude.
However, with Nihat (Turkey's best player and captain) out I am doubtful whether they can still pull another miraculous win. My team now with Czech and Poland out is Spain (they bit the Italian Spaghetti ehhe). Its rebelling in me since I do not like Spanish team (they conquered my country for more than 300 years!) but they really play with a lot of heart.
On Wednesday, Germans vs Turks.. I am betting on the TURKS! Maybe they will pull another miracle shot :)
Monday, June 23, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
dont mess with the zohan
THIS IS EXTREMELY FUNNY.. however the humor sometimes disgust me. My husband loved it and perhaps we are buying a DVD copy when its out.
Its about a man who has this talent in war combat and could defeat any enemy he face, but at night he is the guy who wants peace and has a passion in making hair silky smooth. Inspired by Paul Mitchell, he escaped Phantom (his nemesis) on a combat and flew to US with the dogs scrappy and coco... eventually he used their names as his nick in NY. After few failures, he landed into a Palestinian parlor and made good money by making old women silky smooth and give free sex!
Ok ok...so its still classic Adam Sandler and out of this world movie but I did like the message of this movie.. the message of peace.
Its about a man who has this talent in war combat and could defeat any enemy he face, but at night he is the guy who wants peace and has a passion in making hair silky smooth. Inspired by Paul Mitchell, he escaped Phantom (his nemesis) on a combat and flew to US with the dogs scrappy and coco... eventually he used their names as his nick in NY. After few failures, he landed into a Palestinian parlor and made good money by making old women silky smooth and give free sex!
Ok ok...so its still classic Adam Sandler and out of this world movie but I did like the message of this movie.. the message of peace.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Gospel Concert
I have been contemplating how I will write one of the best concerts I have ever seen so far in the last 3 years.
2 Fridays ago I went to attend a concert at Northbrook, IL. Its hosted by SVD priests and I got the information from my ever loving cousin here - Ate Maricel. Her husband sang in the concert too together with his group.
What is so unique about this concert is the place where it was held. It was inside the church and so the echoes and pitch and tremors of their voices just bounced back from the walls making the singing so angelic and it captures the spirit of whoever listens to it. It was simply awesome.
I have three favorites - the action song (I forgot the title) that the priest sang, his tagalog song, and of course the finale song of my cousin's husband's group (I also forgot the title!! Ate MARICEL HELP!) Okay my braincells are a little rusty, but all I am trying to say here is that such concert captured my soul.. and its just simply awesome. In my 10 months here in the US, I have never had the experience much like what I had with Youth for Christ when we do our praising to the LORD.
Congrats to the organizers and performers of this gospel concert.
2 Fridays ago I went to attend a concert at Northbrook, IL. Its hosted by SVD priests and I got the information from my ever loving cousin here - Ate Maricel. Her husband sang in the concert too together with his group.
What is so unique about this concert is the place where it was held. It was inside the church and so the echoes and pitch and tremors of their voices just bounced back from the walls making the singing so angelic and it captures the spirit of whoever listens to it. It was simply awesome.
I have three favorites - the action song (I forgot the title) that the priest sang, his tagalog song, and of course the finale song of my cousin's husband's group (I also forgot the title!! Ate MARICEL HELP!) Okay my braincells are a little rusty, but all I am trying to say here is that such concert captured my soul.. and its just simply awesome. In my 10 months here in the US, I have never had the experience much like what I had with Youth for Christ when we do our praising to the LORD.
Congrats to the organizers and performers of this gospel concert.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
baby's day
Last Sunday was my first ever Baby's day! In Poland, they celebrate June 1st as baby's day, and my husband (since we still don't have baby) had it celebrated for me instead. So we went to Panera and had our lunch there and of course a nice trip to Toy's R Us. By the way, at age 27, its still is my favorite store. And then we went to the village's clubhouse and soak ourselves on the swimming pool and just before the end of the day, we watched Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, and Narnia and Prince Caspian.
Talking about baby's day makes my heart jump. I have been wanting to have baby for as long as I can remember but now that I have been treated so lovingly like a baby, a pampered wife and woman, I think I would like to enjoy this moment more. Now that I am the baby, it makes me feel happy and just want to make the most of my husband's time while I am still the baby. Selfish?? Nah.. its merely enjoying this great feeling, a feeling I have never had for a long time. I have forgotten this feeling already, thanks to my wonderful husband, he gave it back to me.
Talking about baby's day makes my heart jump. I have been wanting to have baby for as long as I can remember but now that I have been treated so lovingly like a baby, a pampered wife and woman, I think I would like to enjoy this moment more. Now that I am the baby, it makes me feel happy and just want to make the most of my husband's time while I am still the baby. Selfish?? Nah.. its merely enjoying this great feeling, a feeling I have never had for a long time. I have forgotten this feeling already, thanks to my wonderful husband, he gave it back to me.
Monday, June 2, 2008
driving to work
There is not enough parking space at the Metra station in Lombard. Everyday, this is the battle my husband and I face on our way to work. Metra is a commuter train that runs from Chicago downtown to its neighboring suburban cities. Its the most convenient way of commuting to and from downtown if you stay in the suburb. In our case, we live about 33 miles from downtown, that is roughly 50kms for those who use the metric system. So its quite far, and if we drive to work like we did today, its about an hour to an hour and a half drive. Luckily we got here in 40 minutes which is quite unusual.
Driving to work is a pain really, n0t only because of the looming prices of oil but more so because of the looming prices of parking spots! When I was in Manila, I would complain to paying 30 pesos worth of parking space for the whole day at the SM Megamall. In dollar terms that is about 70 cents. Right now, to park at metra station, we pay $1.50, that is already double to what I pay before, and mind you that's the cheapest rate here! Today, I will spend $11.50 just for parking, that's already a day's rate for me back in Manila. Plus gas and stress over traffic when we go home later...
Looking at the good side though, I get to spend more loving moments with my husband, so I think its still worth the drive :)
Driving to work is a pain really, n0t only because of the looming prices of oil but more so because of the looming prices of parking spots! When I was in Manila, I would complain to paying 30 pesos worth of parking space for the whole day at the SM Megamall. In dollar terms that is about 70 cents. Right now, to park at metra station, we pay $1.50, that is already double to what I pay before, and mind you that's the cheapest rate here! Today, I will spend $11.50 just for parking, that's already a day's rate for me back in Manila. Plus gas and stress over traffic when we go home later...
Looking at the good side though, I get to spend more loving moments with my husband, so I think its still worth the drive :)
Back in Business
On Saturday afternoon, after 10 long months, I went back and played bridge. This is the first time I played at the ACBL game and it was a great one. There were 9 tables and we played Swiss teams. I played with Mr. Jensen who happen to be one of the tournament directors in the Chicago Contract Bridge Association. It was a great opportunity for me to play with him. I have held some interesting hands.. and one important hand for me was one the 2nd board of the first round where I held Kx (spades) xxx (hearts) KJTxxx (diamonds) and xx (clubs). My partner opened a 1NT bid and I lamely passed! I should have transferred him, realizing now how I chickened out on that bid. I am so rusty!
Okay for those people who doesn't know what bridge is, its now a sports and part of the mind Olympics. Its a card game and usually played by old people. Why am I playing it? Because it makes me feel so good and it challenges my intellect and my logical reasoning. For some people its hard to understand why people like me gets addicted to the game, but for those who play, its simple -- it makes you feel good.
I am glad though my husband understands that now..
In any case, I feel so apt and mentally ready. I need to play more though, but this is something I'd rather sacrifice coz time with bridge means time away from my hubby, the very reason why I am here. May be once a month at the most will be the best for me. I cannot get hooked to the game again.
For those who want to know the game, send me a comment or visit www.acbl.org
Okay for those people who doesn't know what bridge is, its now a sports and part of the mind Olympics. Its a card game and usually played by old people. Why am I playing it? Because it makes me feel so good and it challenges my intellect and my logical reasoning. For some people its hard to understand why people like me gets addicted to the game, but for those who play, its simple -- it makes you feel good.
I am glad though my husband understands that now..
In any case, I feel so apt and mentally ready. I need to play more though, but this is something I'd rather sacrifice coz time with bridge means time away from my hubby, the very reason why I am here. May be once a month at the most will be the best for me. I cannot get hooked to the game again.
For those who want to know the game, send me a comment or visit www.acbl.org
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