Sending the highlights from my last Philippine Trip.
Author: Enrico Pangan
Filipino in Tokyo
Best Tennis Match Ever
Today, I just saw the BEST tennis match I have ever seen! Ever! Congratulations to Rafael NADAL for winning Wimbledon 2008! I think he deserved to win even if I was rooting for Roger FEDERER the whole time. Both played amazingly near-perfect tennis for the whole duration of the match, which could possibly be the…
10 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81
That’s how I lost in today’s tournament. Final Score: 81. I don’t feel bad though. I gave it my best. My first serves were fine. My forehand was accurate. My backhand slice was ok. It just so happens he is better than me. Maybe a lot better than me. On to the next tournament!
Cheap Microsoft Office
I just got the DVD installer of Microsoft Office:mac 2008, which I bought for 3,150 yen through Microsoft’s Home Use Program and I’m not even excited to open the box! What’s wrong with me? Microsoft does not excite me anymore as it used to. I remember when Windows 3.1 came out or even Windows 95……
Saturday Is The Day
Saturday is the day I make my singles tennis tournament debut. I’ve put on a new outer grip, got me the company tennis shirt and replaced my strings – I’m all set. Can’t wait. Can’t sleep. I just hope I don’t lose 6-0 in my first match.
My Japan Story
8 years ago today, I took a plane from the Philippines to Japan. Who would have thought I’d still be here 8 years later. Of the 9 people I was with on that plane, only 2 of us are still here and yes, we still work together, seated almost next to each other. Here’s my…
I’m a Frustrated Architect
I always wanted to be an architect. Architecture was the first thing that came to my mind when I first applied for University. “There is no money in Architecture” was the common reaction I get when I consulted my family and friends during those times. If I were not an IT professional now, I would…
Roland Garros Live
Don’t have Wowow channel to watch the French Open? Try this. This is what I’m using to watch the men’s semifinals and hopefully the finals as well.
Expanded Seatbelt Law
The Japanese seatbelt law was updated last Sunday (June 1st) to also require back-seat passengers to wear seat belts! Violators will be given penalties. Be warned! It looks like thousands were given police warnings on Sunday the first day the rule was implemented.
Singles Game and Strings
Today, I fought a set against one of the other players from the office tennis club. I was feeling good and immediately went up 5-1. And then shit happened — my first serve stopped working! My backhand slice started missing the lines! He started playing better. Slowly, he inched his way up 2-5… 3-5… 4-5…
Month of Firsts
June is going to be a month of firsts. It’s the first time my company is joining the Dunlop-sponsored Tokyo Worker’s Tennis Tournament (ダンロップ社会人テニス選手権). It’s the first time I’ll be joining a tennis tournament in Tokyo. It’s the first time I’ll be joining a singles competition. Bring it on!
Enrico in Tokyo 