More info about Chris Tiu and Happy Lemon can be seen here in Spot.ph and check out a first-hand experience as written at Magictiuperman. My own first-hand experience will have to wait for a while but I am now itching to go and try it! *cries*
Will wait for more branches to open! *praying one will open near my place*
So if any of you gets to try it...please take me with you in your memories! Iinom niyo na lang muna ako! Hihi!
Gilas bowed down already to BGK after an exciting run in the PBA Commisioner's Cup 2011. They were top 2 in the elimination round and never gave in completely when BGK was about to sweep them in the semi-finals.
Game 4 was the end. 85-92. They controlled the game in the first half but it was on the 3rd quarter when everything changed. From most games I watched, the turning point is usually the 3rd qtr. Sigh.
The usual scorers were being guarded. BGK has definitely done their homework. It was still a physical and emotional game. I hope the war did not extend outside the court again.
I just can't help but be worried when I see our captain fall down on the floor. But he gets back up quickly. He wasn't able to score as much like he used to but he was able to set-up the plays that led to points, expecially that great assist that led to an Aguilar dunk! Loved it!
This is just part of the steps they are undertaking for the REAL game. Major step would be the FIBA Asia Champions Cup and then the most coveted slot in the Olympics!
They've shown so much promise during the whole conference and I'm so proud of them! From what they have shown, they'll show more promise in the future! Let's wait for more magic they'll show in the months to come. I can't wait!
Hoping I get to see some of those games live too. (T_T)
Before I close...now that our team will rest for a while, I would stop watching the PBA because I only watched the PBA because of Smart Gilas. So I would like to say good luck to both BGK and TnT. May the best team win.
On the other hand, I should now focus on updating my blog again by sharing more Chris Tiu articles and features I've collected. They're piling up and I want to share it to all ASAP.
I was supposed to post all other stuff I had to share about Chris Tiu. But I failed again. But I can't fail on sharing my thoughts for tomorrows game. It is the most crucial game so far.
I'm super happy they won last Wednesday's game just when everyone thought that BGK would win it and meet Talk n' Text in the finals already. Not yet. Smart Gilas still has some magic to show. Go Smart Gilas!!!!
I just wish and pray for a fair and injury-free game again, just like what Chris Tiu wished for. The fight in the court is too hot already that it has also extended outside the court! We know basketball is a physical game. WE know someone can get hurt but we hope it isn't something intentional. Please, no more...no more.
I don't want anyone from any team or any other people to get hurt physically and emotionally because of the game. It's not supposed to be a warzone.
And for those critics of Smart Gilas...hold your horses. The series is still not finished. I believe they'll show us what it really means to be the national team. They've shown much promise already and I know they have more to show. Playing by HEART! We are so proud of them already!
I'll be cheering again while watching on TV. I really want to witness it live. Huhu! Unfortunately I can't. Sigh.
I wanted to post something else...but again I had to let out what I think before tomorrow's very crucial game.
I always get nervouse while watching a basketball game. Live or not. It's not just about the PBA. Even in the UAAP and, believe me or not...even with basketball anime and dramas like Slam Dunk and Hot Shot!
Of course I believe in Smart Gilas...they've proven their worth ever since and critics should just shut up if they think they can't do it. But of course it is anyone's game. I'm not a basketball expert to actually see who will have the advantage or not tomorrow. People would say Ginebra has it. But winning 2 straight games in a series won't prove it unless it is finished. That's why we should still fight. Believe and keep the faith!!!!!
Smart Gilas...FIGHTING!!!!!
I may not be able to watch it live (again...and it makes me really sad) but I'll be watching on TV and support them with prayers.
Hoping everyone in Smart Gilas would have a great game tomorrow, especially our team captain! :)
These are old pics I saved from Archerpride during Chris and TY's UAAP days. I love the both of them and knowing that they were best friends made me happy. School rivalry couldn't get in the way of friendship.
These are 3 separate pics actually, but since I found the middle pic so cute...I decided to place their solo pics beside it as well. Hihi!
I remember watching a DLSU-ADMU game wherein the both of them greeted each other amidst the fierce competition. (^_^
Hahaha! This was a long long time ago...and I suddenly remembered this so I had to share it here in my blog!
This was the time when the Halikinu Radio crew and the Green Archer Radio gang joined forces for a special on NU 107! READY 2 RUMBLE! If I'm not mistaken this was before the final 4 match between DLSU and ADMU (or was it the finals? I forgot na!) and I tried sending a message again and it was read starting at 6:20. Hihi!
"I love TY and Chris Tiu! Can't wait to see the best friends battle it out again on Thursday!"
I sent another message and it was answered by Sir Rah-rah Racela. Hihi!
I used to listen to Halikinu Radio, yeah an archer snooping in the eagle's nest, hihi! Well, only because of Chris Tiu. Yeah during his rookie days I waited for so long for him to guest there. One day my wish was granted, that was Sept 2004 and since they accepted txt msgs back then, I readied some questions for Chris Tiu!
I recorded the show, but too bad I can't share it here, because I recorded it through my cassette player! Good luck if my cassette player is still functional today! Anywho I was able to make a blog post about it in a very old blog of mine.
I actually used a different username back then (zelda_overhill), which was my Hobbit name. LOL Here were my txt msgs:
"Chris Tiu, u hv bcome a hi flying eagle! Knwng dat TY Tang of dlsu is ur bst frnd, hw do u guys hndle ur frndshp amidst d hot skul rivalry bet dlsu nd admu?"
He said that they still hang-out, and sometimes may asaran, but definitely it doesn't affect teir friendship. Something like that.
My 2nd question was:
"Chris, hw do you handle the demanding priorities of being a ME student and a blue eagle? You really rock to be able to do these things! Good luck!!"
He said it was all about time management, something like that. I even failed to add being a SK Chairman in my txt msg!
You won't believe how happy I was I got an answer from Chris Tiu himself!
Amidst the happiness there was a plus! I won something from Halikinu radio, their contest for lucky texters! Hahahaha! Their prize was a Blue and White CD (ADMU cheers by famous bands)and a gift certificate for Powerstation. But I didn't dare claim it. First of all it was too far from home, and secondly, I couldn't visit the eagle's lair. Hahahaha! The ultimate prize for me was Chris Tiu's answer! Hihi!
