Typhoon Ondoy

I would like to ask and encourage everyone to please keep praying for the Philippines, its people, and their wellness.

There are several donation sites, bank accounts, and collectors. Note that some of these are opportunistic scams, so please choose carefully! You may check the websites of some of the Philippines' major networks such as ABS-CBN and GMA. Major universities have also put up donation accounts and volunteer sites - check in with the likes of Ateneo de Manila, DLSU locations, CSB, UST, Miriam College, and various University of the Philippines locations.

You may also go to the Red Cross website to donate. Or call 1-800-435-7669.

If you are in the Philippines, there are several volunteer groups and sites that still need YOU! Please lend a hand or two.

If you are in the Bay Area, Azul in San Francisco will have a fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 1, starting at 9PM. 10% of proceeds will go to the flood victims in the Philippines. Clothing, food, and other non-perishable goods will be accepted at the door as well.

Heavy Rotation also put together Rock-4-Relief Mix CD especially for the cause. Cost is only $10 and all proceeds will go to Philippine National Red Cross for the Ondoy victims.

I am sure there are other ways to reach out. Check your local Filipino communities to find out. Remember, it's never too late to help!

Thank you.
God bless the Philippines.

SAM!

Welcome to the world, Samantha Gabrielle! :)

*Born tonight at 9:13PM

**I witnessed her birth! =')

hey bay.

Last night was the SF Giants Filipino Heritage Night II, and Mike & I went as did several other people we knew. We waited in line for hella long to get our complimentary shirts which look pretty cool. ;) We went into the ninth inning down by four runs (0-4), and that basically said that we (the Giants) were having a terrible game night. Then again, that inning was our explosion inning as we scored three runs. WE COULD'VE WON, IF WE DIDN'T WASTE OUTS. =( So basically, I went from mad to sad to heartbroken. IDK, damn it.

But giving that rundown isn't my purpose right now. I want to write about how annoying last night was. I (Mike, too) went for the love of the Giants. The fact that it was FHN was just a bonus. Last night's game meant more than just a game to us and all the other real Giants fans. It meant catching up to get into that wildcard position. It meant playoffs, possibly a National League title, and even the World Series. Yes, I know that was dramatic... but you haaave to understand where I'm coming from! -___-* There were A LOT of Filipinos and friends, majority of which you could tell were there just to be there. Seriously?! One good example was the girl who sat in front of us aka the girl with dead hair. She was drunk (if not, then she was good at acting like it) and did nothing but talk, sing poorly, and block our damn view. Bitch, get out. I was sooo annoyed that I wanted to pull her hair. I didn't though. Other examples? Those boys and girls who were dressed for the club at a BALL GAME! C'mon now. Then there were those who were actually wearing the merchandise, but were very obvious that they only had them because it's a "cool" thing to have. UGHH! It depresses me. Sports isn't for kicks, or hollerin', or anything. It's LOVE. PASSION. EMOTIONS. LIFE. It's something more than just being there.

Thank you.
*cry*

football season

Purse organizer
Purse hanger (because I lost mine, *sigh...)
iPod touch sleeve
2 SF Giants Filipino Heritage Night tickets

All of these were purchased within a half hour, and while trying to listen and keeping one eye on the DVR'd 49ers season opener against the Cardinals. WIN!

Weekend was not too bad overall. Family time - lots of time with Hammy! :) Saw Bentley's funny self after forever. Boyfriend and brother won their basketball games. Brother's new tattoo. Dinner at the Villa Sanchez. Away time from work. All geee.

raaaah!

It's almost a slap in the face sometimes to realize again why it is that my boy:girl friend ratio is so lopsided. I've always had more guy friends than girls, and it still holds true. It's difficult to make girl friends happy. Guys just don't give a damn as long as they're having fun. Then again, I should kick myself for always trying to build long-lasting, sometimes forever, friendships anyway. I've got to stop feeling obliged to keep in touch or laugh out loud or share my thoughts and experiences. It's time that I sit back and be satisfied knowing I have my few but quality girl friends. I should also give a shout-out to my guy friends for being there no matter what... even when I suck at making time to hang out. :) Haha.

Food and live sports are waaaay better than shopping for the in-style clothes & make-up anyway. Although I've got to admit... I wouldn't mind the latter! ;) At this point, some girls are babbling again.

On to another topic... I miss being busy! I really, really miss the productive days when twenty-four hours didn't seem enough to call a day. Oh, the days when I didn't have much time to think of negative things, and all my energy produced something great and beneficial to myself and others. Oh Presh of the past, how I miss thee.

999

Today is 9/9/09.  Wednesday has 9 letters, September has 9 letters, and today is the 252nd day of the year: 2+5+2=9.

Who remembers 9/9/99? I do, sort of. I only remember the fact that the MTV Video Music Awards was on that night, and how it was a pretty big deal. I don't know. Pointless fact; just wanted to write something.

In a few minutes, I'm going back to the gym after a hella long hiatus. I'm iffy about this. I feel so out of shape again. Hitting the gym hard for a month or so then stopping can do huge damage. Damn. I also have a lot of studying to do. =( Someone save me!

I'm wearing white...

No matter how hard I try to get away, I can't help but keep coming back blogspot. It's "home" I guess, and looking back to my posts from 2002-2003 makes me laugh! I was so carefree, and so heart broken by the Kings. Oh Lord... being a Bay Area/Nor Cal sports fan is such a rollercoaster ride. Save me.

Since last time... =) On Sept. 1, friends and I went to the California State Fair. What started to be a group of eight turned out to be a group of eighteen! Talk about rollin' hella deep. Haha. I was sad that Mike couldn't go though because he had to stay at work. Next year, next year. It was pretty fun though, especially because it was $1 ride all night! We only rode 5 rides, but we played a lot of games and ate sinfully. Deep fried Oreos are the best! Mm... I want some right now. *sigh...*

On Thursday (9/3), Mike and I went to San Francisco after he got out of work. We wanted to see the Bay Bridge before it closed for the weekend. Lol! We made it with one hour to spare, woot woot. We drove around for a little bit, and found this sushi joint on Haight with good food for cheap prices. We binged then got coffee at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf before heading back home. Oh boy.

The following day, we ate at Texas Roadhouse for the Nth time. We love that place - good food, cheap prices (that combo is always a winner!). After hanging out a bit more, he left to sleep since he had an early Saturday commitment. I, on the other hand, got a phone call right before I was about to get ready for bed. It was Michele and Lindsey with an invitation for some late-night beer pong. Without much thought, I went. It was fun and chill, and I learned how to play Ninja. I even won once! Hahah.. yea.

Saturday afternoon, Mike and I went to Palo Alto for some Sprinkles cupcakes, and then drove around Fremont while sippin' on our TapEx. Memories of that city! Oh my.. made me want to go back to being a child. Sunday was very eventful! :) After church, I went out with the Sanchez, my brother, and Kyla for lunch. Hella gooood food! I even went to the store next door to buy more good food, haha. Then we picked up other people, and went to the dealership for a little bit. Left when the salespeople were being assholes. Went to In & Out, then Rock Band & Wii Sports. Yaaah...

& now it's Labor Day. I wanted to go to the gym and get some studying done, but the sickness got the best of me. Ffffu. Not cool. Umm... I just realized how much I typed about my week. LOL! I haven't done that in a while. Sorry. Look at it this way though, at least I didn't talk about the negatives. Hahah ;P

Giants time.