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This is my Sunday, 24 May 2009..

No Sleep. I may have gone to bed, laid down and closed my eyes, but I wasn't able to have a good sleep. How could I? My cousins were concerned with our preggy dog, who gave birth an hour or so after. I was also preoccupied with the upcoming match of Yankees and Phillies. It may be scheduled at 04:05 PM EDT, but it means 04:05 AM here in Manila.

Yankees vs. Phillies. Albeit having a sleepless night, I was glad I watched their match live on ESPN. The Yankees won by 5-4! The winning home runs were so poignant. Thank You, Lord! I was also glad to see Gardner play again though it was only once. Phillies' Mayberry was admirable. I think I'll be watching him.

Review. I left 15-10 minutes before 7 this morning, still overwhelmed with Yankees' win. Because I had no sleep, I've been yawning every five minutes in class.

Angels and Demons. I watched this movie in Shangri-La this afternoon. I also watched Da Vinci Code there. I've always known that movies from novels are not always loyal to the book, but some details are just important no matter how small. I think I'll make a full review about this movie after I get a good sleep. Been awake for 39 hours now.

I should really get some sleep now. By the way, I think I might not be able to watch the next Yankees and Phillies match live. It makes me sad.

Mood: Disappointed
Music: The Mitch Hansen Band - A World Without You

I've always been fond of Soccer, but until now I still don't have a favourite team or player. But that's not the case with Baseball. Just this week, I aleady have 3 favourite players. There's still one though that I reckon, but I need to watch him more often.

A couple of hours ago, I watched the Yankees play against the Orioles. Of course it was on ESPN, but at least it was live. Too bad though, I haven't watched the entire game. Woke up late today because I woke up earlier and got back to sleep. I like how the ball went flying right into Gardner's hand. It was a beautiful scene.

The Yankees won by 7-4 but I haven't seen anything as exciting as those I've seen in their previous games, against the BlueJays and Twins. My two favourites were those of Gardner: diving for home run and slipping but still running.

I'd love to see more MLB games, not just those of the Yankees. I want to watch the other teams so I can observe other players. I wonder where I can do that.

Anyways, congratulations to New York Yankees on their 9th straight win. ^_^

Music:
Natalie Imbruglia - Torn

I've finally watched the last two episodes of Prison Break. I am too overwhelmed, especially in the last episode, Killing Your Number. But something that happened in the Rate of Exchange made me anxious, almost driven to fear and paranoia. But the latter would be an exageration.

One of my questions was answered, but it was not enough to sustain my new questions. I don't want to talk about them. Tears are still welling around my eyes. Prison Break, from the first episode until the last one, is very overwhelming. I've been shedding tears from the pilot episode. I am not going to explain why. The reasons are mine to keep.

Not just what happened, what gathered them all in the end, make my tears keep on falling. There was also something that was left behind, something that I saw. I believe that is a stronger cause for having these tears.

"It's over." It's finally over.

I'd say I am content how Mr. Paul T. Scheuring ended Prison Break. It was poignant. Reminds me of my senior high school days, which would give the same verdict.

Music:
Blackmore's Night - Ghost of a Rose

The much anticipated 17th episode of the 4th season of Prison Break was not satisfying. I think I'll give it a C grade. But thank goodness the next two episodes were thrilling enough and left me in big wonder. How is this season and drama going to end? What is the plan of Christina? How did Sara become what she is now? I have to remain silent about this one. And there's Michael. How he treated Christina in the 19th episode was too much for me. I feared it. and what he had almost become. Thank God I wouldn't have to be in the same shoes with the engineer.

Lincoln Burrows. Christina said it well how the two brothers are making up for each other.

Blood and water. Doesn't matter which element you belong. The truth is one's heart.

Music: Blackmore's Night - Street of Dreams

It was Sunday night at ten when Tita Tess and me left for Isabela. We arrived at about six in the morning the following day. It was an eight-hour travel. But I didn't know if I was able to have some sleep. Naps, of course. But those were intermittent so I'm not so sure what happened during the trip.

I was in a way excited because it was my first time to be in Isabela. I love to travel. But we won't be staying long. We had to leave on that night at nine or ten. Another eight hours of sitting, which I loathed but had to endure.

Our purpose of stay was to help the FJC members who will teach and assist in the Vacation Bible School (VBS) this week. My task, of course, was to teach the dance to the teachers. I was also supposed to help teach how to make the crafts and stuff, but I fell asleep. I wonder how long. What a shame.

Because of that nap, it was already late when I found out that the Cagayan River is just a walking distance away from where we stood. We couldn't go to the river because it started raining. But I promised myself that I'll be coming back. I told them I shall return.

I was also able to make friends with some people, mostly the youth. And little children? I was actually surprised when baby Elizabeth allowed me to cradle her. I was a stranger. Maybe I was able to establish rapport. But, my charms didn't work with baby Adonis though I was able to play with him that night. Peek-a-boo! We had dinner in their house with Jireh and Elle Marie.

Albeit staying in Isabela for only 17 hours, it felt like I've been there for a couple of days. I was able to sleep or have a nap, and I have eaten a lot. Better say many times. And the most surprising thing to me? I was able to make new friends.

I'd love to be back in Isabela, not just to see the Cagayan River but also to do farmworks. Maybe I'd also try swimming in the river.

I am not so familiar with Eastern Luzon because when we travel up north, it's usually in Baguio or Pangasinan, which are both in the west. It was only yesterday dawn when I fully realized that we passed through Nueva Vizcaya and Nueva Ecija. I haven't been to both places. I should really refresh my Philippine Geographic knowledge.

Music: Hillsong United - All for Love
Mood: Nostalgic

I watched X-Men Origins: Wolverine yesterday in Greenbelt, alone.

I like the movie albeit the obvious flaws.

Graphic effects are meant to trick the eyes, unless you have the eyes of an expert in graphic effects. I've seen plenty of obvious CGIs. Too bad. There was also a scene, during the first part of the movie, when Jimmy screamed someone's name. Screams don't just disappear because sound travels. In that scene, it was immediately cut off.

There was someone that looked familiar in the movie. Agent Zero. And I just found out last night who it was. Impressive. He did well. I think Daniel Henny should do more roles like that.

The story of Logan and Silverfox was touching. I also like the Moon's story.

After watching the movie, I feel like watching it again, looking forward to another featured mutant.