Another Ultimate All-Star Weekend Post

Another set of photos from the NBA-PBA exhibition game last weekend before I finally move on. But I'm still dreaming of them coming back here in the Philippines because they brought so much fun! So once again I'd like to thank Smart and the MVP Sports Foundation for making such event possible. :)

You rock, boss MVP!

 Less than a half of those who watched the first game live.
Look at the people taking pictures in front of the players.

 

Paolo and I looked shy here because the people above us were looking at us.

The slingshot part where they gave away shirts from Smart and Metro Pacific.

Finally I found a place at the Patron area!

Here's a continuous shot of Kobe Bryant in action, edited in his infamous yellow and purple color.

My three topmost favorite "flying" photos:

Sometimes I wish I'm a great photographer or at least know the ABC's of photography. But never mind, I just used a regular digital camera so don't judge me! Haha. And besides, DSLRs were forbidden there! Gladly, I listened to Paolo that time!

Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Tyreke Evans, James Harden, Deandre Jordan, Derrick Williams, Javale McGee and Derrick Rose, THANK YOU. Thank you for the awesome game. I will never, ever, ever, ever forget this night!

 After the game, we stayed at The Coffee Bean for a while to rest our tired feet and our worn-out lungs! Haha!

White button-down shirt from Royal Kouture | Black and white polka-dot shorts from Topshop | 

Black Planetes bag from Longchamp | Gray flats from Solemate for SM Department Store

♥,

The Ultimate All-Star Weekend

The only sport I am familiar with is basketball. Blame it to the UAAP, that's the only time I feel active. And by the word active I mean an "active audience".

When I heard the news that Kobe Bryant is coming back to Manila, I was like, "Wow that's great!" That's it, nothing else! But when I heard the news that I was included in the list of those who can see Kobe and the rest of the guys, I jumped for joy! 

I grabbed the opportunity to see these basketball superstars. After all, it's the first in the Philippine sport history. NBA superstars vs PBA All-Stars and Smart Gilas Pilipinas Team? WHY NOT?!

Our biggest boss MVP made this all possible!

Love this photo? I ultimately love this photo NOT because of my lipstick, not even because of my polka dot shorts but because of my pass that brought me closer to Kobe Bryant.

HOW CLOSE? There's only one person between us! He's so near yet so far! And although there was a very strict security at the back of house, I didn't care! I wanted to see him upclose! Ergo...

I went closer and closer until I reached him! Cameras were not allowed so I'm very thankful my iPhone does take good pictures. I called him several times and he smiled at me. He's aware I'm taking photos but it seems like he's a fan of "wacky" shots! Oh, Kobe!!! ♥

Spotted! I was not the only one who acted like a die hard fan of the NBA superstars! My fellow FEU Tamaraw Arwind Santos held a grip on his iPhone too, taking photos of his idols! 

While I was busy screaming Kobe's and Derrick's names, I found out that the boyfriend used my camera to take pictures with the cheerleaders and the beauty queens! So cute!!! :D

When the game started, we looked for a place where we could watch the game nicely. First stop: Upper box.

The view from the Upper Box is enough but I wanted to watch them closer so we went down the ring side after the first half!

A better view! Luckily, that's also the time when they switched sides so yea, I saw them playing in flesh just feet away!

I'm so kilig I made it to the front row! Haha! Definitely, definitely, definitely one for the books! ♥

More photos in action: Javale McGee (too bad I wasn't able to take photos when he planked!), Derrick Rose (insert: ♥♥♥) and James Harden (my newest favorite)! Please take note that I am not a professional photographer so please bear with the kinds of shots you see. Hehe. And it was also hard to take photos, clap, scream and cheer at the same time!

INTERESTED TO KNOW MORE? WANT TO SEE MORE PHOTOS? Stay tuned!

♥,

Justin Bieber in Manila

I may be a week late to rant about Justin Bieber's My World Tour in Manila last May 10, 2011 in SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds but heck yeah, I loved the concert so there's no stopping me in blogging about him.

First of all, I would like to thank (HAHA BEAUTY PAGEANT?!) my TV5 Kapatids, the Happy Network for giving me the opportunity to watch JB and of course Smart Communications, the Philippines' leading wireless services provider (MIGHT BE THE REASON GLOBE FAILED BIGTIME THAT NIGHT!) . Plus, plus, plus the VIP car pass that our Marketing Head gave me because the parking in MOA is always tragic, it made our life easier last Tuesday.



I am actually not a Belieber but I like Justin Bieber and I love him now after watching his concert. He was a real professional performer because he still broke a leg despite the fact that he was sick. He still gave his 101% shot, danced into the groove, sang at the top of his lungs and made young girls kilig to the bones. He surely says never say never!

It's given that I'm going to watch this with Paolo. There's no need for an explanation. I know it may seem quite unbelievable to see him watch Justin Bieber but he frankly said he enjoyed the night! Behind us were young girls who screamed and cried when Justin showed off the stage for the first time. I swear it gave me goosebumps! Young girls accompanied by their parents, parents so happy to see their little girls happy, so sweet!

And so we watched it in Silver FF. Thanks, Ms. Jane Walker!☺ Btw, please understand that I don't take good pictures. Haha. I don't care if it's resolution/color/exposure is bad but just don't mind. So here's an adorb photo of Justin Bieber which reminds me of my childhood sweetheart Aaron Carter, our generation's Justin Bieber equivalent.

This must be one of my favorite JB snapshots in my camera.

 

He played the guitar while singing I'll Be. He looked like a real young adult here wearing his signature color, purple.

 Perhaps, this was the moment that he searched for his OLLG. He was staring at someone...

And boom, ONE LESS LONELY GIRL was also wearing purple!

That should be me, LOL!

According to the little research I did over Google, the One Less Lonely Girl of Manila is Kathleen Kaye Pesante. I saw her whispering "I love you!" in the screen while looking straight into Justin's eyes. Aside from being the One Less Lonely Girl aka OLLG, she's also the ONE LUCKY, LUCKY GIRL!

Justin also played the drums after introducing his band and his dancers. YOU ALREADY! Very, very, very talented indeed!

I only have a few feedback about the concert. 1.) I hope there'll be no chairs anymore so people can dance, jump and have MORE fun and 2.) I wish that the audience will dance when the performers say, "Dance," will jump when the performers say "Jump," will clap when the performers say "Clap your hands, everybody! Everybody, clap your hands!" OKTNXBYE. :)

PS: I love you, Justin Bieber. ♥ 

Up next, Miley Cyrus! It's gonna be a party in the USA Manila!