More than a Poker Face

I have been playing poker since time in memorial. I have won a couple of hands when I needed it most but then I know that I have a lot to learn about the game. Because apparently when I lose, I lose a lot!

It could have been easily prevented if I only read some articles in http://www.howtowinattexasholdem.net/ before I went ahead and played a few months ago. I know that just by viewing a couple of paragraphs in the site it has changed my outlook on the game tremendously. Texas Holdem Rules did not indicate what was said there and they will give you professional advice how NOT to lose a game. It was as straight forward as expected and it will teach you a lot. Maybe I have forgotten the basics as anyone predicted but I will continue to improve my game with the help of the things I learned from them. If there was one thing I do regret, it was not reading these articles earlier. I could have saved my self the humiliation of losing to my friends and other people. Time to stretch my fingers and push my luck again on this awesome game! Wish me luck because I need more to this than a poker face!

University of the East Red Warriors... BE PROUD!

Okay, the other school won but I won't give them the pleasure of mentioning their team name in my site. But then again the University of the East Red Warriors gave their all in Game 3 but it was not enough to win over the other team. It was okay for me because I have seen their dedication and the effort that they put on the game. Weather they win or lose, it was the way they battled the other school that mattered. I am proud to be a warrior... and they should be too even if they did not win the championship.

They won game 2 with a whopping 20 points so they went through another game just to see who would win the championship so i could not say enough about the effort they gave for the school. Coach Chiongson was also laudable because coming from a league different from this format, he still was able to get the guys into shape to win 1st runner up. They have exceeded people's expectations... for that alone I am proud of them. So for the players, hold your head up high and be proud of what you have accomplished... be proud you are a warrior! =)

Bath Robe Blues

When I went to Hong Kong a couple of years ago, I stayed in a hotel that was frequently gone to by tourists. The amenities were not as impressive as I thought it would be but for a 4 star rating I expected more than that. After walking and shopping the whole day, I rested and lifted my tired feet before I took a shower. I did the usual thing, soap and shampoo, and a towel was available but guess what; when I looked for a bath robe, there was none!

I know how it feels; the frustration I felt was there. I thought about bringing my own when I was packing but I guess it is too late. A towel wrap would have done wonders in this situation too. If you think about it, the problem should have been fixed by the hotel when I called customer service. Too bad, I had to even wish for an interpreter when I did that ha-ha!

Mom and Dad had to go out and travel quite a bit to get ample amount of things for the shower. It would not be a pretty sight if we had to share towels you know. I wish I purchased that waffle bath robe when we saw it on their web site. Mom could have used that for this occasion. The other one called terry bath robe would be nice if one of us got that too. We would probably get these things the next time we travel again so we would not have any problems anymore.

The Red Tribe Prepares for Tomorrow

The Red Tribe which is composed of Alumni, Students, Faculty and supporters of the University of the East Red Warriors is preparing heavily for tomorrow's game. A lot of surprises will be brought upon the antagonist Ateneo crowd. They will be answering each bit of that ticket hoarder crowd even if they are going to be only a quarter of the Araneta Coliseum. I am a witness to their strength so if they plan to have more in store tomorrow then I will have to look forward on what they will show the crowd. The last time they made PLAY FAIR boosters that had a peso sign indicated on it signifying paid referees maybe culprits of non calls. There were obvious lapses on the first game. I wonder what statement they'll have this Thursday... but I'm sure they will be responsible enough to jeer at the right time LOL

I would not be able to go to this do or die match between Ateneo and UE but I'm sure they know I will support them no matter what is the outcome of this last game. If we lose then I am already proud of their achievement. If they win, then by golly we will definitely have a BIG celebration than the other school LOL!

Go Fight Red and White! Go UE! Beat that Blue Eagle Crowd... =)