NBA Asia Challenge: Preview

The long wait has finally arrived. And it was also a challenging task to purchase the ticket for the historic battle between the NBA legends and the PBA greats. I was lucky because we were able to get good seats and my cousin was also able to get full access pass and so we were able to go inside the court before and after the game.

Though our local PBA team lost, it was still a great match. I will post more pictures and more details about it soon….

What's in the bag?

Are you wondering why I am all smiles in this picture?


It is because this is what is inside the bag:


I wanted to buy this here in Manila for the longest time now but I find it so expensive. That is why when I saw the Ferrari store in Venice, I did not miss the opportunity of checking out what I can bring home to Manila.

I just want to buy something cheap really but my wife convinced me that I should get what I really want as we never know when we can go back in Italy. And since Ferrari is from Italy, prices here are definitely much cheaper (half of the price if I will buy it here in Manila).

And I am glad I decided to bring this precious home (even if I paid Euro 22 in excess baggage when we took a domestic flight from Rome to Paris. LOL) as it is all worth it.

Venetian Macao 2009 Tennis Showdown

On October 25, 2009, a history will be made in the Cotai Arena as two of tennis’ legendary rivals, Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi plays a tennis showdown match. This is the first time that the two will play again against each other since Sampras defeated Agassi in the US Open 2002.

Junior World No. 1 Yuki Bhambri will also play in this showdown against the American Ryan Harrison.

Tickets are now available and can be purchased online. Ticket prices are:

A Reserve Lower: MOP $ 980
B Reserve Lower: MOP $ 780
C Reserve Upper: MOP $ 480
D Reserve Upper: MOP $ 280

My wife and I really wanted to join our friends in watching this game in October but since we just got back from vacation, we have no leaves left and more importantly, we have no more budget for this trip.

But being a sports enthusiast, I am glad that famous sports personalities are now going to Asia so people from Asia will have a bigger chance to watch their idols play live.