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3D Movies

2010-03-06T17:52:53Z

I’m glad that our entertainment centers are catching up with all the 3D hype. When I watched Avatar, actually on iMAX 3D, I realized that this technology isn’t going to go away. It may not become the standard in movie watching any time soon, first because it’s a lot more expensive and may not be to everybody’s taste, but to those who enjoy the 3D experience, it will never be enough to watch a 2D movie when you know it’s also available on 3D.Similar Posts:

The Amazing Race

2010-03-06T17:34:03Z

The Amazing Race continues to be amazing. Sure, I skipped a number of seasons and I’m not even faithfully following every episode of those that I managed to watch, but when it’s on it’s always highly entertaining. I guess it started out as a very cool, and very expensive, concept – a race around the world. What it turned out into is a compelling reality show where you see people bring out the best of their competitive spirit, although the show also brings out the worst in their temperament. I can imagine that the lives of those who are lucky enough to join and go deep into the competition will be changed considerably by the experience. Not to mention the difficult tasks and the pressure would take away any need to buy diet pills, at least for the moment. I wouldn’t dream of joining such a race, though, if only for the possibility of being faced with a task that would involve heights, which the show always features.Similar Posts:

Competition

2010-03-06T09:21:06Z

I don’t do well in competitions. I guess you can say I don’t have that killer instinct that winners got. I don’t wanna call it having a weak heart but it would be too self-righteous, rather insecure, and possibly not 100% accurate for me to say that part of it is because I don’t enjoy seeing other people get upset and disappointed when they lose. I am just not competitive by nature.

Which is why it’s ironic that I keep on joining badminton tournaments. Just today, I almost got eliminated from an intercompany badminton tryout because of my passive style of play. But a single point from elimination, I somehow managed to get my stuff together. I was pretty pleased with myself because I felt, for the first time, that I really had to do the mental thing to earn my place. I wanted to hug the fitness equipment around right after that.Similar Posts:

Fitness Support

2010-03-05T08:15:36Z

For a couple of months now, I’ve been noticing that while playing badminton, there’s a sharp pain on my right ankle whenever I land full weight on it. A friend recommended using kinesiotape to hold the muscles together and prevent any further injury. I think it works like weight clamps for dumbbells. But, actually, it looks like this:

I like the colors. And that’s not my foot.Similar Posts:

Dell-ia

2010-03-06T18:08:18Z

A couple of months ago, I joined a friend on her laptop hunting trip and ended up buying one for myself, way before she got hers. I already have a specific list of requirements in mind, and a price range as well. The stores we went to were all pretty straightforward; I didn’t even manage haggle for a price discount or substantial freebies. Not even an epson receipt printer. But I am pretty pleased with my purchase; my sister even named it “Delia” despite my aversion for it. It’s already been of much use to me already, so overall it was a good deal.Similar Posts:

Queen Yu-Na

2010-03-03T14:53:59Z

I stumbled upon the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at Vancouver having no idea it that a lot of people are very excited about it. Despite a sad event just before the events started, which makes one wonder if every participant has life insurance, the games began quite wonderfully.

I didn’t have any idea that the most anticipated event is the women’s figure skating championship. Nor did I have any idea that there’s a 19-year-old South Korean girl named Kim Yu-Na who is apparently the biggest celebrity in her country, she had to escape to Canada just so she can practice her craft. And what a performance she did. As expected, she got the gold.I have no words to describe how phenomenal she is. But some people do. Just watch:

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Whatever Happened To…

2010-02-22T16:00:57Z

Funny thing about Facebook, you realize that you really can’t remember everyone you meet in your life. I keep on seeing familiar names and familiar faces and sometimes I cannot match them. It’s particularly embarrassing when somebody sends you a message talking about stuff that you’re supposed to know but then you realize it has left you. Time passing, what can I say. I used to feel so guilty, but thinking about it too much would just give me reason to make use of the best wrinkle cream. So I’m giving myself a pass. But I need to remember better, too.Similar Posts:

Fan Bias? You Be the Judge

2010-02-21T15:56:37Z

This has got to be one of my favorite tennis videos. Like, ever. Thanks to the very creative YouTube uploader.

First, the subtitles are completely false (except perhaps for a few things, like names mentioned). The commentator sounds like he is cheering for Federer and someone thought to make his own interpretations of the rather overly enthusiastic comments about our hgh (his greatest-of-all-time highness) Federer.Similar Posts:

Federer Fan Files

2010-02-21T14:46:19Z

Roger Federer’s fans, rather expectedly, range from the average tennis spectator, his colleagues, journalists, fellow athletes, and fellow sporting heroes. I’ll never forget the late David Foster Wallace’s New York Times piece “Federer as a Religious Experience.” Take it as you will, but it was written with such passion for both the sport and the talent of the man who accomplished enough to transcend it.

Then there’s this interview with Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn (alpine skier). What got my attention is this part (because I’ve always wondered about it):

You got to meet him after this year’s French Open final. What was your first impression when you met him?
I thought he was a lot taller. On TV, he looks a little bit skinny. You can’t really see his height. When I saw him in person, he really had a big presence. He had a much bigger presence than I was anticipating. He was a tall guy, had broad shoulders, and didn’t look small at all.

Seeing Roger Federer on TV, you’d think sports build muscle but apparently not tennis. Time to rethink that theory. It’s scary to think, in this context, how bulky Rafa looks then.Similar Posts:

Rant

2010-02-21T14:58:32Z

Is the customer really always right?

I was buying something I really have an immediate need for at a 7-11 store. I handed the cashier a 1,000Php bill but she doesn’t have change. She looked at me and said, “Sorry Ma’am.” I looked back at her, possibly with a very annoyed look on my face because she seemed to backtrack a bit. I looked again at my purse and searched my entire bag for small bills until I was able to gather just enough to buy my item. The cashier apologized again, which left me wondering if I have a right to be annoyed. They don’t have change, so they can’t be of service? That seemed lazy to me.

If I say click here to learn more, would you readily click it? Because I got my thing but somehow I felt a bit bullied by the experience.Similar Posts: