What Grinds My Gears (WGMG) Post #1: What's the problem with wannabe sports reporters?

Usually, I reserve my rants for my close friends' ears. But, given the nature of today's events, I was starkly reminded of how people can be so misguided in their use of time and (possibly) money. I am starting a (hopefully infrequent) series of posts that I would like to call WGMG, or What Grinds My Gears. Sa madaling salita, ito'y mga bagay na sadyang nakakairita at dapat kong ilabas sa aking saloobin.

Today is a historic day. Our very own Manny Pacquiao battled it out against unarguably one of the most famous boxers of our time, Oscar dela Hoya. It's a fight that, as my good friend Jonas estimated, will earn Pacquiao 8-figure dollars net of taxes. It's also a fight that every Filipino should be proud of, even if you're not a big fan of boxing (i'm only a casual fan, at best).

With the growing popularity of boxing in the country, lots of establishments are offering pay-per-view (PPV) screenings to cater to avid boxing fans so as the will not be a slave to the slew of commercials that local TV inserts in between rounds. Sadly, these establishments cater to a certain group of annoying people who want to be sports reporters. Since PPV finishes waaaay earlier than local TV, results of the fight are known as early as a little after noon. And what do these morons do? They take it upon themselves to send you updates and even the result of the match. Now, the people they send the message to fall under these categories: (a) interested with the match but is not willing to pay 500-800 pesos to see it in real time (b) not interested whatever the result is (c) would have wanted to see it real time but didn't have money. Now, do you know anyone who would be not watching PPV, is interested in the match (and its result), and would like to know the result before the actual match begins on local TV? Ayun.

For me, these messages go straight to the trash.

I would like to say a lot more but it might get me into trouble or I might have a long argument with the morons who are the harbingers of these shit.

Advice na lang I guess: Be a bit more sensitive (and less moronic??). The person you are sending it to is either not that interested with the result, or will get bummed knowing the result of the match he has yet to see. Common sense will tell you that your message is not solicited and it could probably even ruin someone's day...

I can finally retire from UP

How do you know you can retire from UP?

Your name is mentioned in Pinoy Exchange!

Happy Second Sem guys!

it's 3 AM

Loving the call center hours...

Busy preparing for THE thesis defense. Long overdue if you ask me.

In the meantime, you can reach me at my newest email address...

WTF! Don't judge me!

it's 3 AM

Loving the call center hours...

Busy preparing for THE thesis defense. Long overdue if you ask me.

In the meantime, you can reach me at my newest email address...

WTF! Don't judge me!

TV Time

While I should be busy finishing my thesis, I can't help but resist downloading TV shows that began their new seasons.

A few that I'm watching now:

New Seasons of Old Shows
Prison Break S4
Greek S2
Gossip Girl S2
Entourage S5

New Shows
Samurai Girl
90210 (Where Kelly and Brenda make apperances that are more than cameo)

Upcoming Seasons
Heroes S2
Big Bang Theory S2
Supernatural S4
Chuck S2

Did I miss anything?

Coming Home, Successfully

Last Saturday, Pisay held its annual Alumni Homecoming and 2008 was our batch's 10th year anniversary. As such, we were one of the Jubilarian Celebrants. I had the privilege of serving in the Homecoming Committee and I got to meet a lot of very interesting people from other batches such as:

Gina and Yto Eubanas '83: for future plastic surgery and catering needs
'83 people such as the C/Karens, Gladys and Lilli Ann
Ana Chupungco, who relishes the thought of not being addressed Ma'am
Corey '93, who brought an interesting side to the HC meetings

and a bunch of others.

Of course, our batch got together again and the attendance during the night was impressive (we were almost equal the Silver Jubilarians).

While most of us have grown up, gained weight, got married, etc., we still shared the same silly stories like high school crushes, caf food, dorm life (for dormers), waiting in the front lobby (for us externs) and others. We also all wondered where in the world is Amado Villavicencio, Robert Umail and Orlando Liwag. We also celebrated our batch's ability to in-breed.

They say the best friends you can have in your life, you get during high school. Amen to that.

P.S. My career as a pimp began and ended that night.

DONE

with my presentation. now, i can finally focus on more important things... hahaha.

personally, I think I did ok but I sorta missed some (relatively unimportant) talking points.

I know, POIDH (Pics, or it didn't happen).

Watch out for...

bad pics (badly taken)
Jubiliee review
Stratosphere review