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MARK "The Spark" CAGUIOA

Jayjay Helterbrand: Mark "The Spark" Caguioa? You can't stop him.

Coach Jong: Mark Caguioa? Pag pinigilan mo mahirapan ka lang. No question about his heart and his willingness to win.. His competitive nature.. Sometimes he goes on his own not because suwapang sya but because goal lang nya is just try to win the game.

Who is Mark Caguioa? Why is Mark so popular? After I blogged about Jayjay, I decided to create another version for.. Err.. Uhm.. My love. (I could die with all those looks, right? Stop that, it's unethical. This is my blog, I will say what I want to say.. Hahaha!) 

Ana Lisa Gabatin: Si Mark... Maangas... Pero may karapatang mag angas. Siya yung player na matapang at di basta basta susuko. Never say die talaga! Yun yung una kong napansin sa kanya nung una ko sya makita maglaro w/ matching blonde na buhok. May tatak Jawo! 

@iamclaude24: Ang nag-iisang THE FURIOUS na nag-paalab ng aking puso't katawang lupa kapag nasa gitna siya ng court.. :) Siya ang HALIGI ng bagong henerasyon ng NEVER SAY DIE Squad! 

@gesima30: Mark is GINEBRA'S SPOKESPERSON. When he says, he SAYS!!! And when he SPEAKS, WE LISTEN and WE BELIEVE!! :)) 

@rhoannie13: Mark Caguioa is the Man,, hindi nawawalan ng Never Say Die spirit,,ang original pare ng bunso namin!!!The Spark of Ginebra!!! 

@BHEMC47: Mark Caguioa sya ang BHEBHE ko. Sya ang hindi matatawaran ang puso at determinasyon na manalo sa bawat laro. Lagi mong makikita sa kanya kung gaano nya kagusto manalo. Sya ang heart and soul ng Ginebra. Gagawin nya ang lahat ng makakaya nya para sa team at fans. At mahal na mahal sya ng buong barangay. Lalong lalong mahal na mahal ko sya.

@ianccpancho: Pag sinabi mong GINEBRA noon, unang papasok sa utak ng mga tao, si JAWO! Pero ngayon, pag binabanggit mo GINEBRA, dalawang tao na ang maiisip ng tao, either JAWO o CAGUIOA. In short, pumapangalawa sya kay Jawo sa puso ng mga kabarangay!

Aryen Neyra: For me, Ginebra without Mark Caguioa is a different team. MARK CAGUIOA is Barangay Ginebra Kings. Though si Jawo ang no. 1, para sa isang batang katulad ko, na lumaki na sa Caguioa era, CAGUIOA IS CAGUIOA! He's the reason kung bakit naging makabuluhan ang no. 47 sa buhay ko. 

@graceypets: PRIDE. Hindi papatalo basta-basta.. :)))

@aprildeguzman: I think Mark Caguioa is the most misunderstood player in the league. People find him mayabang, but he's the most genuine person in there, really. I just know. He's not afraid to speak his mind, and he plays with the heart. He values the fans so much. 

@aubreypols047: Si Mark Caguioa ay parang bagay lang. Marami ang nagmamay-ari. Bhebhe kay Jasel ..my labs ko..at ang HIGANTE mo. LOL! Siya na ang maangas na may maraming fans. Super active na player.. pati pag-rerebound,pagha-huddle, at pagchi-cheer ginagawa nya. Siya ang unang minahal ko na basketball player. At siya ang magiging huli. I was supposed to post a novel pero baka i-ban ako ni Mark Zuckemberg(tama ba?) LOL! Siya nag-iisa,walang katulad,the best na THE FURIOUS! (:


My mangki once said, "Binuhay lang talaga sya para pumuntos, bakit ba hindi nila maintindihan yun?"


Who is Mark Caguioa? For me, he is the epitome of the never-say-die spirit. Kung gano ko nirespeto at minahal si Living Legend Jawo, ganun din ang pagmamahal ko sa kanya for his contributions. He may be a lot of things. Mayabang, maangas, mayabang, maangas, mayabang, maangas. Wala e. Yan na lang ang masasabi nila kay Mark. And I'm not angry or what. He may be mayabang and maangas. Well, totoo naman. Mayabang sa court, dahil may ipagyayabang naman. Maangas? Naliparan lang yung idol mo harap-harapan, maangas na? Maybe, maybe not. What I love most about Mark Caguioa is his passion for basketball. You will feel the excitement, the thrill. Dun pa lang, ika nga, sulit na ang bayad mo. Pag naglalaro sya at nagsimulang mag-SPARK, gusto mong talunin yung distansya nyo at yakapin na lang sya. Especially when Ginebra is down like 10 pts or so, in just a matter of no more than 2 minutes, lamang na sila. Parang walang imposible kay Mark Caguioa. Tunay ngang sya ang "spark" ng team, pag nag-init sya, tuloy-tuloy na. 

I can blog about Mark Caguioa the whole day, and all you'll hear from me are good good things about him, really. I'm just glad he's back, healthy and ready to bounce back, fit to grab the crown back. 

Photo credits: Nuki Sabio (grabbed via google search)

Starbucks Planner 2011

With a little help from @iamclaude24 

i was able to complete 

my Starbucks stickers to get that 

Starbucks Planner 2011 I've been dying to get.

This year, will take note, will reflect, will organize.

JAYJAY "The Fast" HELTERBRAND

We've been missing Jayjay a lot. I meant, the fastbreak moves, the 3point shots, the assists, the once unstoppable The Fast. But, is Jayjay Helterbrand really history now?

I've asked my BGK Jamships Family who is Jayjay to them, for them. Here are the answers:

@ianccpancho Ginebra's IGNITION.

@aprildeguzman He's such an inspiration. Very passionate when it comes to his fam and work. Kung si Mark ang epitome of our Never Say Die spirit, si Jayjay ang epitome of patience and hardwork. From benchwarmer/Bal's supersub days up to now.

Engr. Jamie Halili Jayjay is more than the cute chinito guy in the court. Mahilig ako sa cute e, at first time kong makita yung naka #13 na jersey, naattract na ako. Dumoble pa ng nakita ko na ang husay nya maglaro. Tapos napakabait pa nya maglaro. Jayjay for me is the reason why nainlove ako sa basketball! Consolation talaga na super gwapo sya. Haha. Ang landi landi ng sagot ko. Haha!

@iamclaude24 Jayjay, is the only reason why 13 is a lucky no. to Ginebra Fans, especially to me. He runs FAST through our hearts, just like his performance in the court. As long as he plays lively in the court, focuses on the sure shots, cheers and encourages his fellow players, he will always be the FAST that a LUCKY 13 can be! :P 

@gesima30 JJ for me is part of "THE" GINEBRA(of this generation)!!! Isa siya sa bumubuo sa NEVER SAY DIE... I can not see Ginebra without him... HE SIMPLY IS PART OF WHAT GINEBRA IS RIGHT NOW!!!! :))

Ana Lisa Gabatin Di ko pa sya nameet personally, but based on what I see, sya yung taong magaling makisama at mabait na tao. Pag nakikita ko sya with the other players he is easy to along with. Parang matagal na sila magkakilala at magkaibigan kahit mga baguhan lang sa team. Ganun din sya with players from other teams. Parang kahit san mo sya lagay at kahit sino pa makasama nya madali lang para sa kanya mag adjust at maging komportable. Natutuwa ako pag ganun ang klase ng tao parang di namimili ng pakikisamahan. 

@rhoannie13 JJ is everything to Ginebra and my everything,he is Mr.Fast who can make you heart beat fast everytime he is in the court,hihi!!He is the best cheerleader,my lucky 13 and my MVP!!!

I also received feedback from some PBA and Ginebra friends.. 

Elloja Furigay hindi ko alam haha. basta pangalan palang kinikiliti na ako. :))

@darkdesigns JJ seems disinterested, lacking motivation the last 3 conferences

@rhenDman JAYJAY's family owns DEL MUNDO School in QC..He owns a Starbucks Franchise sa US @_@

 

I don't want to think that Jayjay Helterbrand is history now. I have never stopped believing in him. I may have opposed some issues involving his private life but that won't stop me from loving him as a person, as an athlete, as the one and only The Fast of the Barangay Ginebra Kings. He may be the missing link right now. But I still believe that Jayjay, like Mark Caguioa, will make a big comeback.

Still Proud Of My Ginebra

It's no secret that I am a big supporter of the Barangay Ginebra Kings. I've been following this team since time immemorial. I've followed almost every conference. I can say, I breathe and live Ginebra. It's in my blood, it's in my heart, it's in my system.

This conference, the Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup, my Ginebra played really well, awesome. They've shown the intensity like we've never seen them played like that before. They've showcased the never-say-die spirit like this is the first time they will battle for a league. I am literally running out of words to describe how intensed they played, how emotional they were in the games. 

I'd like to say my piece.

Mark is back. He really is back. He may not have the legs and agility of the Mark Caguioa who won the PBA Rookie of the Year award in 2001, but he is as furious.

Enrico Villanueva. I must admit I have belittled this giant many months ago. I thought I would never really learn to appreciate him until he played big roles in the playoffs. I salute this guy for OWNING the boards.

Rudy Hatfield is stronger than ever! Yes, no doubt about that. He may not be as fast as he was in his younger years, but he is not called the H-Bomb for nothing. This man, dominating the rebounds, and this guy's unexpectedly firing shocking 3pointers. YOU. ARE. THE. MAN!

Jimbo Aquino, rookie-superstar-in-the-making. Whenever I see this young man play, I would always think of Mark Caguioa when he's still in his rookie days. Like Mark, Jimbo would always make quality minutes as soon as he's inside the court. He is just amazing. Mark my word. He will be the UNSTOPPABLE ONE.

Mike Cortez. The cool cat. The cat has unleashed superb fiery performance in the playoffs.

Eric Menk, the Major Pain back in his vintage form. We cannot ask for more. I can say, we can always rely on this big guy. He is not the MAJOR PAIN for nothing, and we know that.

Ronald Tubid. The fearless. When the opponent's shooter is just unstoppable, give that to Ronald and he can stop the guy. And he will. Ronald's tight defense is like a real pain in the ass. Even Mark Caguioa said that "Mahirap bantay si Ronald, nakakainis sya.."

JC Intal. Plagued with injury during the eliminations, it didn't stop him from trying to recover as fast as he could so he can contribute to his team. He has always been the rocket, no doubt about that. And young fans going crazy over his dunks and 3pointers. He is just one amazing superstar in the making.

Willie Wilson. He is one guy you can always rely on, I'm telling you. He is the SCRAPPER. Doin decent points, assists, and rebounds for his team. He is always reliable. When he is inside, expect him to do his thing. Very tight defense and quick muscle reflex to always get the ball. 

I could perhaps write the whole day for my Ginebra and I will not run out of stories. But this is not over. Just not over yet. I am looking forward to the next conference when I'll get to see the team again. And I am not losing hope. We can still win the championship. And we will.

I'm still proud of my Ginebra. They fought hard, they did not give up. Go Ginebra! Til next conference, NEVER SAY DIE!

Carlo Rossi

Carlo Rossi California Red

Good source of anti-oxidants

But everything should come in moderation, right?

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Who loves Captian Jack Sparrow? Well, who doesn't?

I'm one of the millions that followed Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean movie series that featured him as the evasive Captain Jack Sparrow. This year, the fourth installment, On Stranger Tides is set to hit the cinemas to once again capture our hearts, adult and kids alike. 

"When Captain Jack Sparrow crosses paths with the enigmatic Angelica, he's not sure if it's love -- or if she's a ruthless con artist who's using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the "Queen Anne's Revenge," the ship of the legendary pirate Blackbeard, Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn't know whom to fear more: Blackbeard or Angelica, with whom he shares a mysterious past." --source, Yahoo

Plus factors in this movie:

• Penelope Cruz will star as Angelica
• Another hit adventure/action/comedy movie by Walt Disney 
• We only have 4 months to wait for this! Set to hit worldwide May 2011..

This one's taken at Glorietta 4 yesterday :)

I Love My Nikon!

This is my new bestfriend. I just bought this last Friday. It's cheaper compared to other brands.


I love my Nikon L21!

New Zodiac Sign Assignments

New Zodiac Sign assignments?

This is all over the news. New zodiac assignments due to moon's gravitational pull on the planet Earth that caused the planet's position to change in relation to its axis. Thus, making the original star alignment to also change by about a month. Ophiuchus is born.

According to Minnesota Planetarium Society board member Parke Kunkle, the ancient Babylonians based zodiac signs on the constellations the Sun was "in" on the day a person was born.

However, the moon's gravitational pull made the Earth wobble around its axis creating a one-month bump in the stars' alignment.

If you are a person that relies or believe in horoscope, would you agree to this change? How would it affect your views in life?

Capricorn: January 20 - February 16
Aquarius: February 16 - March 11
Pisces: March 11 - April 18
Aries: April 18 - May 13
Taurus: May 13 - June 21
Gemini: June 21 - July 20
Cancer: July 20 - August 10
Leo: August 10 - September 16
Virgo: September 16 - October 30
Libra: October 30 - November 23
Scorpio: November 23 - November 29
Ophiuchus: November 29 - December 17
Sagittarius: December 17 - January 20

According to reports, Ophiuchus is represented by a serpent tamer, holding a serpent with his two hands and is associated with higher education, healing and medicine.

My zodiac sign did not change. I'm still a Leo. How about you? What are your thoughts on this?

Deftones: Diamond Eyes Tour Manila

We got our tickets! 

DEFTONES Diamond Eyes Tour Manila!

Saturday, February 12, 2011 8:00 PM

World Trade Center