Pacquiao Fight

My In-laws, sister, nephew and friends all gathered together to celebrate Mother’s Day at home and, of course, to watch Pacquiao-Mosley on pay per view. Lunch was delayed because everyone was hooked on TV as Pacquiao came out from the dug out while Jimi Jamison of Survivor sang Eye of The Tiger. Nobody wanted to miss a punch, a hook or famous footworks of what the world considers as one of the greatest fighter to live (next to Ali and Robinson, that is).

The game went okay, congratulations again to Pacquiao for winning, well, such a hu-hum fight. Yes, it was rather uneventful, lacked the excitement and intensity that people expected of Pacquiao-Mosley fight. At first, we were blaming it on both fighters for being so ‘ nice’ to each other. My husband was even kidding that everytime Pacquiao puched Mosley on the face it came with an apology. *Punch* ‘Sorry bes (short for bestfriend)’, *hook* ‘bes, nasaktan ka ba?’.

At some point, you know that Pacquiao is holding off something. Is he scared of Mosley? Is he scared of ending the fight soon because organizers said to make it reach 12 rounds? Well, that's just me.

In the internet this morning, I read that Pacquiao was also disappointed by the fight: (gmanews.tv) “I was expecting him to fight with me at least five of the 12 rounds toe-to-toe," admitted the champion later. “That way we could test our power and stamina.” “But what could I do if my opponent doesn’t want to fight? It’s not my fault." 

So I guess Pacquiao did not fight an opponent who wouldn’t fight back. Again, as my last year’s observation on Pacquiao as a fighter, he has really turned into a gentleman fighter. It doesn’t bring excitement on the ring unlike Pacquiao’s fights when he was younger and reckless but because he won’t fight an unmatched fight, somehow you know that boxing for him is not about the money or the win, it’s also all about the character. That may make him more of a greater fighter than his predecessors.

Something New

This year, I’m thinking of something new to learn. That’s one of my yearly goals, to learn or do something new every year. I actually got more serious about this goal after I got married. I know that having a family should not be a reason for me to stop growing as an individual. I have a problem with keeping still, for one, that’s my weakness at some point I guess. I am impatient if I don’t get to move around.

Last year, I got more serious into blogging and learned about bloghopping, joined memes and all. Although my blog has been in existence since 2008, only last year was I able to learn more about the blog universe and I’m so thankful for everyone and everything that I learned along the way. Last year was also my first time to join Fun Runs. I was able to join two and those were totally new, invigorating and very healthy experience for me. I plan to continue doing runs this year.

Another first for me last year was learn how to drive. I could say it was more of a challenge for me thinking that maybe someone else can drive for me (wishful thinking)? But I thought, better now or never. It took a while before I can truly appreciate this new skill especially with the horrendous traffic and road condition here in Manila but somehow I appreciate the thought that I now have a license and I can drive a manual car J

There are other minor firsts like refurbishing a coffee table, learning new recipes which I also shared here,etc. so this year I know there’s more in this world that I can learn and discover, like firedancing perhaps? J I’m so amazed at the hand and body coordination and artistry of fire dancers. They’re so graceful. I also want to try a new sport that's inexpensive and fun. My first love is bowling. I compete but I'm no Paeng Nepomuceno but bowling centers here in Manila are a little hard on the pocket especially if you try to do it once or twice a week so I'm not regularly bowling (and I miss it so much). I'm also looking for a new sport that I don't have to bring someone else so I can play. I remember Miriam Santiago sharing in a casual interview that the reason she got into swimming is that she can enjoy the sport without the need for a playing partner. 

How about you, what something new you want to learn or experience this year?