Back in Singapore

Posted for January 23

After 42+ hours of travel time, I’m back in Singapore. And this time it’s for 5 weeks - not 3 days. My connecting flight in Japan was grounded due to mechanical issues, so the Airlines provided accommodations for an overnight stay in Narita. I was bit bothered that I had stay the night in Narita, but I got over it fast. Hell, safety first right?! The reason why I was bothered was because I was going to miss the NFL NFC Championship Game (49ers vs. the NY Giants) on TV. As some of you already know, I’m a season Ticket holder. I’ve already had to give up my Ticket and now to miss the game on TV didn’t sink in too well. The arrangements I’ve made to meet with a friend in Singapore to watch the game, has been dismissed. My traditional 40oz of Malt Liquor that I drink before the games, which I brought me to Singapore will have to be consumed for other reasons. But as I mentioned, the safety of my well-being supersedes all.

Sports and Priorities

It took me several days to get over that fact that I was going to miss the 49er Game – Live in person. After all, there is a reason why I own season tickets. For this exact reason: The Big GAME. Listening to Sports Talk Radio actually helped me get over it. It was therapeutic to say the least. I had to come to terms with the fact that Sports is exactly what it is, Sports. It’s entertainment that I’m not getting paid to do.
I’ve a list of priorities in my life, apparently travel and my career ranks higher on my list then sports. Just like what was said in the movie Fever Pitch, “You love the Sox, but have they ever loved you back?” A friend of mine was giving me a super hard time about missing the game, which I have to admit, stressed me little bit. But it was partially my fault for calling him the week before and teasing him about missing a monumental game in which critics have claimed it be one of the top 5 best NFL Playoff Games in History. He was on a family trip.

Jumping Jacks

I'm so out of shape and with the Snowboard Season rapidly approaching, I've got to start getting my legs in shape. I do play softball on Fridays but, that's not gonna hack. So step 1: Get my cardio up and start with the basics. Jumping jacks for 5 mins(non-stop). It's really more difficult than it sounds as I only lasted 2:30 min today.

Brian Wilsons Tweet

Brian Wilsons tweet at 10/10/11 10:01, AWESOME:

Brian Wilson (@BrianWilson38) 10/10/11 10:01 Grande Starbucks bold with 40 add'l shots+Benny Benassi's "Cinema" = Golds gym fist pumpin 101 class #thatswhatshesaid http://t.co/8BYWgKP1

Baseball Stuff

They say a Picture is worth a thousand words. I was in Vegas when Brian Wilson struck out Ryan Howard resulting in the Giants winning the 2010 MLB National League Pennant, and eventually winning the World Series. This match up is every kids dream - one of the best hitters vs. an elite closer. The scenario that one says to him/her self, “full count, game tied, bottom of the ninth….”

In this case: The tying run on Second Base and the winning run on First., Full count, 2 outs.

Fantasy Football

Picture taken from http://www.nfl.com/

I'm going to admit it, my Fantasy Football team isn't great. And with any Fantasy Football league, you'll have a lot people talking smack. What makes it fun is when it back fires. Here's what I wrote on my Fantasy Football Leagues' Cover Story:

In an article published last week entitled "These Mangos are bad"(with a picture of rotten mangos), Fantasy Player Jeff Martinez stated,

"Thanks Goodness Bear and I have a bye week this week....oh wait, we're playing the Wackymangos? Oh yeah we do have a bye week....get it guys? Cause they suck!!!!”

You know what, to save himself from embarrassment, his team might as well have been on a bye week. Choosing to pick the low bearing fruit fallen from a tree, he forgot to look at the others that were growing and ready to be ripe. The TWO TIME BACK to BACK Champs pulls off one of the biggest upsets in League History. Predicted to lose by 30, the Wackymangos mistaken second draft pick - LT - and Defensive Team – Patriots – scored more than half of the their total team points.

We tried to contact the Wackymangos' GM “The Genius,” but could not reach him. We later found out he was busy taking a Sh*t.

First Session of '09

I had a great time snowboarding yesterday at Sierra At Tahoe. The mountain was empty and for the most part of the day, the weather was good. The only time I'll go to Sierra At Tahoe is on a weekday because on the weekend, it's complete chaos -never ending lines and reckless riders. It was my first session for the season and I can’t wait to go back.

Weekend of Sports

What an exciting weekend of sports.

1) GSP dominates BJ Penn
2) Nadal wins an exciting match over Federer
3) Pittsburg drives with 2:30 min left to win the Superbowl

Of the three, I enjoyed the Nadal/Federer match most. I became a Nadal fan after watching the Wimbledon ‘08 match at bar called Parrilla Argentina in Pamplona, Spain (video above). Due to the length and point advantage swings of the game, that match was labeled as one of the most memorable matches in Wimbledon history. With Nadal winning the Australian open, I’m looking forward for the French open in hopes he takes a good stab for a Grand Slam this year.

Sports Book Vibe in Cupertino

I just got back from bowling in Cupertino at a joint called Strike. When I walked in, I was caught off guard from Sports Book atmosphere: a bunch of screens for sports, a ticker tape with spreads on specific games, and a full bar. In addition to the multiple screens at the bar, the end of the lanes also had visuals for the similar telecasted games. Although the bowling lanes didn’t feel right, it still served its purpose. In my book, Strike definitely has a 5 star fun factor rating.