The color Yellow

Here's a story I'll never forget.

My Lola went to Japan and Miguel and I were the only apos back then who were old enough to play with Action Figures. Jonty was still a baby then.

She called me and Miguel and she had her hands at her back hiding something. She asks Miguel, "Left or Right?" So Miguel chose first since he was younger. He got the Fiveman Red with a motorcycle and I got Fiveman Yellow... At first I was like "what? I got the girl action figure? :(" And the sad part, it was the time wherein I loved the leaders, Red 1, Steve, Captain Power, etc. Plus miguel was making me jealous... You know how little kids acted...

But my Lola talked to me after and said something to the effect like "it's ok Jiggy, you're the older one, you have to set an example to your younger cousin and brother. besides, Yellow is my color :)"

I was ok after she said that Yellow was her color. But other than that, I guess that was the day I knew what being the eldest apo was all about. It had perks attached to it but at the same time, being the eldest came with having to make sacrifices...

That was the day yellow became significant in my life. It was Lola's color.

Looking back at yesterday's press conference of Nonito Donaire, his wife Rachel said that the color yellow, for her, stood for Hope and the Bright Future for the next generation. But it's up to us to give the bright future...

Yellow may mean a lot of things. But to me, it means the love and sincerity of a grandmother to her grandson...

Lolo's 26th Death Anniversary

It's really different now. Lola wasn't there :(

But today didn't feel like a Ninoy day, the Cory spirit was very much alive in all of us. Sorry Lolo. We love you and remember your sacrifices but Lola's passing is still so fresh.

It was the first time I went back to Manila Memorial Park since August 5. Still so many people visiting!!!

I even got a gift from someone. Really touching. I have to return the favor :)

Anyway, I'm getting sentimental... gtg for now.

August 21, 2008

A year ago, I launched "Ninoy: Art and Essays". None of it would have been possible if it were not for my Lola, the awesome artists and writers who contributed to the book. But it was Lola who gave me her blessing on this one.

Time flies so fast... I'm telling you. You have to live life to the fullest. Spend as much time as you can with your loved ones and tell them how much you love them...

August 21 is a day significant to my Lola. Her Father and Husband both died on the same day. (But different years). To me, it's remembering my Lolo and the sacrifice he made. My Lolo Ninoy put the country ahead of family. He BELIEVED in the Filipino. He really did...

Let's not make his death meaningless...

We have to start being patriotic. The change begins in ourselves...

Nothing will happen if we stay apathetic and cynical.

Let us be reminded that The Filipino is indeed worth dying AND living for!!!

Adidas Supernova Sequence - For Flat Footed People

I have flat feet and I over pronate when I run. So thanks to RUNNR, I had my run assessed and they suggested these. The Adidas Supernova Sequence :) I ran with them last night at the Urbanite Run. They performed awesomely!!! Hahahaha. Such a shame I lost my Nike+... Adidas should tie up with Apple too!!! Nike apparently doesn't make shoes for flat footed people and some runners say that Mizuno's the best choice. But since I have flat feet, Adidas provides shoes for all runners :)

But anyway, I highly recommend these if you run like me... Most runners make mistakes with the shoes they wear. So make sure you run with the right pair of shoes!!!

Check out RUNNR at Bonifacio High Street :) Look for Nikko. He was the guy who gave great advice in running! Excellent customer service!!!

Ateneo - La Salle Round 2

It's still bittersweet for me. Tito Alex, our family doctor, the person who took care of my Lola, happens to be one of the doctors of La Salle. He's die-hard green.

So I really couldn't cheer like the past years. My voice would be gone after the game during those times. It's hard to shout "Go Ateneo!" and people from La Salle see you. So I was quiet...

It was different this time around. It was back to seas of Blue and Green. But, there was this big streamer in Araneta that said "Thank you Tita Cory"


I miss my Lola very much... I really want her to appear to me kahit dream lang...

She was the biggest fan of Basketball... sigh... Miss her terribly.

But I still thought she was with me during the game. Why? Because I had the guts to ask Ateneo's courtside reporter for a picture :) Hahaha. I really don't do that. But I'm a big fan of Jessica! She's one of the best reporters to date! Patty Laurel pa din all-time but Jessica is doing an awesome job this season! So congrats to her!

So here's the Ateneo fanboy with Jessica. She was real nice to let me have this pic taken. Thank you Jessica! :)


8-1 for Ateneo. I'm still very worried with the games. You really can't be too sure. I just hope and pray that the Blue Eagles stay focused and be humble at victory...

It's amazing. Ateneo is now on a 6-0 streak against La Salle. 4 straight last year and 2 this year.

Oh well. That's the UAAP for you.

Bad Run at Kenny's Open

I was all pumped up and excited for the Kenny's Open.

But one of the worst things I could think of happened last night. I lost my Nike+ chip yesterday. How? People ask me, "how could you lose that?"

The thing is, Nike does not make shoes for flat footed people... and so I use Adidas Supernovas (which were awesome by the way) so I had to buy a clip for the Nike+. I attached it safely on my left shoe. But as I was running down McKinley hill, my iPod suddenly talked to me and said "Activity Stopped". I looked down on my shoe and the Nike+ was gone. I spent a good minute looking for it. It wasn't there anymore... :( I was so sad and pissed that it ruined my run... I was pacing so well but that little incident changed everything.

I managed to end below 41 minutes. Almost the same as my Globe run. It just sucks that I could have had a better time and I could still have the Nike+... Arrrgghh.

Oh well... that's life... I should have used the shoe wallet instead...

Anyway, I need a new Nike+. I hope it's still available.

Thank you Brian Michael Bendis!!!

For some months, there was speculation that Ultimate Spider-Man would end and that a new one would come. The tragedy that was Ultimatum shook up the Marvel Ultimate Universe.

Ultimate Spider-Man was the comic that brought me back into reading comics. Brian Michael Bendis just writes the hell out of Spider-Man and the Ultimate line is continuity free!!! So anything goes!!!

Ultimate Spidey Fans - Spoilers ahead.


So Ultimate Spider-Man: Requiem 1 & 2 were the 2 issues to cap off the series that was Ultimate Spider-Man. This was where J. Jonah Jameson writes Spidey's obituary...

Requiem shows Jameson confessing that he was wrong. Spider-Man wasn't a menace nor a freak. He was a hero.

But y'know what? Spidey's NOT DEAD!

HAHAHAHAHA!




And so I read Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man #1. It's Peter on the 1st page plus the 3rd page says "Previously on Ultimate Spider-Man"

OH YEAH!!! IT DOESN'T END!!! WOOHOO!!! I was just so sad with Issue #133 because Bendis had a thank you note in the end. It was like saying goodbye...

But Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man had a lot of Holy @#$% moments. Awesome writing by Bendis!!! I won't spoil anything first because it's just too good!!! Ahhh... I. LOVED. IT.

Bendis, you did it again!!! Awesome, awesome stuff!!!

Can't wait for issue #2!!!

My only complaint... $4??? But, it's worth it... Some titles need to be brought back to $3 though