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My childhood team versus my current local team. May the better team win. Thinking of my cousins Jun and Allan Rivera.   The #49ers haven't scored a touchdown against the #Bears since 2015. pic.twitter.com/SVFzjXUbnQ — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 31, 2021 Let's get to work. 😤 @MotorolaUS | #SFvsCHI pic.twitter.com/4KfitHt78Y — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 31, 2021 Whatever it takes 😤 #SFvsCHI pic.twitter.com/HEA0PvHjJW — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 31, 2021

Jay recommended the 599 FOX Karambit to me I've misplaced the karambit I bought a few years ago from Walmart. It's likely in one of my bags.  It only cost me around $30 back then. Nica's friend Jay studied Filipino Martial Arts for eight years so he's proficient in sticks and knives.  He saw my sticks a couple of weeks ago and we found a common ground.  I'd been meaning to get a new karambit, and he had a couple.  Bingo! So Jay recommended the Fox 599 EVO Black G10 Folding Karambit - LAWKS which has a different grip from his.  It's currently on sale from $229.99 to $199.99 .   Then there's the training karambit -  Fox 599 Orange G10 Training Karambit - Emerson Wave .  It's currently on sale, down from $149.99 to $119.99 . I checked YouTube for a review of the 599 Karambit and found the Doug Marcaida below.  If Marcaida uses it, it's good enough for me! Doug Marcaida Shows How To Use The 599 FOX Karambit Knife | Pt 1 of 4

A reminder of all the vaccinations & many boosters you took without being a goddamned drama queen. My thoughts exactly!

 

MLB via Fox Sports: Marita d'Arnaud, Travis and Chase's mom, talks about watching her sons play together and how musically-inclined they are. d'Arnaud family photo courtesy of Marita d'Arnaud

Travis d'Arnaud's mom Marita is Filipino-American You go #filam #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #FAHM2021 https://t.co/MB7fNhFuKo — JF 🌊😷 📷 (@JFPerseveranda) October 28, 2021 Another look at the Travis d'Arnaud homer from our "Dirt Cam" 💪 pic.twitter.com/2djTXjBWU1 — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 28, 2021 The SooHoo”Dodgers”Scrapbook “Marita d’arnaud” 9/20/19- John Marshall High School of Los Angeles most famous alum/mom is Marita d’arnaud for having two sons(Travis and Chase) play in Major League Baseball. Son Travis comes to town as a member of Tampa B… https://t.co/AI3El6eQ0h pic.twitter.com/oqCU009B4R — Jon SooHoo (@JonSooHooPics) September 17, 2019 From Philstar: Tebow, D’Arnaud commit to Philippines IX  (Feb 2020 Chase D’Arnaud, 33, was drafted twice in Major League Baseball. First, he was picked on the 44th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2005 but postponed his entry to the pros and enrolled at Pepperdine University. In 200...

Taken on October 16. Late, I know. I've been preoccupied. I have more from my two Sony cameras. These are photos when Chesca took over my iPhone. Thank you baby girl. Don't grow up too fast please. 🥰🙏🏼 Photos taken on an iPhone 11 at Alvarez Ninth St Park.

Hump Day Lunch Did you know Nation's was, is a Bay Area fast food chain? I didn't. Nation's Giant Hamburgers , or simply  Nation's , is a privately held  El Cerrito ,  California -based  fast food   diner   chain . The chain, founded in 1952, largely operates in the  San Francisco Bay Area . [2]  The majority (87.5%) of locations are focused in the  suburban   Greater East Bay ; consisting of  Alameda ,  Contra Costa , and  Solano  counties.  [3] After you fuel up the car, fuel up the family! Start your summer road trips with a meal at one of our 28 Bay Area locations. Wherever you’re headed there is a Nation’s on the way! pic.twitter.com/TM7vWWj39L — Nation's Giant Hamburgers (@NationsGiant) July 9, 2021

I usually have my coffee black, but you never know now when the road will end. Let's splurge a little. ☕️ Supposed to take my mom to her hospital appointment today, but she got dizzy. Please pray for her. 🙏🏼

"Like Branches on a Tree, Our Lives May Grow in Different Directions, but Our Roots Remain as one." I was reviewing and organizing my photos on my various external hard drives.  I found a folder labeled " Auntie Manye .'  I may have backed up her laptop sometime.  Here are a few photos from the Reyes-Altamirano Grand Reunion in Lipa City from December 2013. The Grand Reunion was held at Hacienda Sta. Monica Avida Residences Clubhouse in Lipa City.

Missing you cuz! Flashback to May 2002 when you and Allan flew to Vallejo for Jian's christening.  

Photo credit: Ray Abenojar

I did not write this but does it speak to my heart! Worth the read. Barely the day started and it's already six in the evening. Barely arrived on Monday and it's already Friday. .. and the month is already over. .. and the year is almost over. .. and already 40, 50 or 60 years of our lives have passed. .. and we realize that we lost our parents, friends. .. and we realize it's too late to go back.  So.. Let's try, despite everything, to enjoy the remaining time. Let's keep looking for activities that we like. Let's put some color in our grey. Let's smile at the little things in life that put balm in our hearts. And despite everything, we must continue to enjoy with serenity this time we have left.    Let's try to eliminate the afters. I'm doing it after. I'll say after. I'll think about it after. We leave everything for later like ′′ after ′′ is ours. Because what we don't understand is that: Afterwards, the coffee gets cold. Afterwards...

Did a thirty minute walk with Ciara as soon as I got home this evening. We were back home by 8pm.

New session of 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 starting Oct 27, 2021 Distance-Learning Program kasama ang aming bilingual Tagalog-English diabetes coaches! Halina, samahan nyo kaming mga kapwa Filipino-Americans! Register here: https://tuc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3jEDH5RAipPgDGK

Moving, be like water; still, be like a mirror; respond like an echo.

Going to dinner

Life + Laughter x Love - Hate = Happiness

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 121-114.  Stephen Curry (21 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST) tallied his first triple-double since 2016, while Jordan Poole added 20 PTS (4 3PM) to lead the Warriors. Anthony Davis (33 PTS, 11 REB) and LeBron James (34 PTS, 11 REB, 5 AST) combined for 67 PTS for the Lakers.

Life will always be complicated. Learn to be happy right now. Otherwise, you'll run out of time. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell died at the age of 84 Monday morning due to complications of COVID-19. He was fully vaccinated, his family said. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House and John Dickerson discusses Powell���s legacy. Colin Powell, who was the first Black national security adviser, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state in U.S. history, died at 84 of Covid-19. He was fully vaccinated, his family said. https://t.co/XjF4aptWrT pic.twitter.com/FWSkeiSbUk — The New York Times (@nytimes) October 18, 2021 BREAKING: Colin Powell, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state, has died of COVID-19 complications at age 84, his family says. https://t.co/y353cY3K3U — The Associated Press (@AP) October 18, 2021 OBITUARY Colin Powell, U.S. military leader and first Black Secretary of state, dies https://t.co/jBHZUdMcAL pic.twitter.com/1M8bd30WtH — Reuters (@Reuters) October 18, 2021 Colin Powell had been tre...

Getting reacquainted with old friends I haven't seen in a long while! 😆 A bottle of Don Julio tequila. Tequila  ( / t ɛ ˈ k iː l ə / ;  Spanish:  [teˈkila]   ( listen ) ) is a  distilled beverage  made from the  blue agave  plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of  Tequila  65 km (40 mi) northwest of  Guadalajara , and in the Jaliscan Highlands ( Los Altos de Jalisco ) of the central western Mexican state of  Jalisco .

For a small amount of perspective at this moment, imagine you were born in 1900. When you are 14, World War I starts, and ends on your 18th birthday with 22 million people killed. Later in the year, a Spanish Flu epidemic hits the planet and runs until you are 20. Fifty million people die from it in those two years. Yes, 50 million. When you're 29, the Great Depression begins. Unemployment hits 25%, global GDP drops 27%. That runs until you are 33. The country nearly collapses along with the world economy. When you turn 39, World War II starts. You aren't even over the hill yet. When you're 41, the United States is fully pulled into WWII. Between your 39th and 45th birthday, 75 million people perish in the war and the Holocaust kills six million. At 52, the Korean War starts and five million perish. At 64 the Vietnam War begins, and it doesn't end for many years. Four million people die in that conflict. Approaching your 62nd birthday you have the Cuban Missile...

Why do you ask?   Good morning!

 October 12, 2018 #WaybackWednesday

Lyrics Sa tuwing tayo'y magkakalayo Hindi matahimik ang puso ko Bawat sandali'y hanap kita 'Di mapakali hanggang muling kapiling ka Dahil kung ika'y makita na Labis-labis ang tuwang nadarama Magisnan lamang ang kislap ng 'yong mata Kahit ano pa ay kakayanin ko na Basta't kasama kita, lahat magagawa Lahat ay maiaalay sa 'yo Basta't kasama kita, walang kailangan pa Wala nang hahanapin pa basta't kasama kita Giliw, sana ay ikaw na nga (sana ay ikaw na nga) Ang siyang mananatiling kasama ko (kasama ko) Dahil kung ika'y mawawala (kung ika'y mawawala) Pati lahat sa buhay ko'y maglalaho (maglalaho) Basta't kasama kita, lahat magagawa Lahat ay maiaalay sa 'yo (sa 'yo, oh) Basta't kasama kita, walang kailangan pa Wala nang hahanapin pa basta't kasama kita Basta't kasama kita, lahat magagawa (lahat ay magagawa) Lahat ay maiaalay sa 'yo, whoa Basta't kasama kita, walang kailangan pa Wala nang hahanapin pa basta't ...

The Knife Life If you carry a knife for self defense, your choice of knife is extremely important. But if you don't know how to use that knife, it will be of little use to you. Martial Blade Concepts, or MBC, is a self defense system that teaches effective and legally defensible use of the knife. What is Martial Blade Concepts exactly? In this video I sit down with founder and head instructor Michael Janich to discuss what Martial Blade Concepts is, and why you should learn it.

  Hi, i am looking to hire a Filipino live-in housekeeper/nanny. I am located in Toms River NJ. Is this something you can assist with or guide me? Looking for LIVE-IN housekeeper/nanny. Location: Toms River NJ. Job is to clean & maintain house, as well as assist with children before and after school. Private accommodations. Great pay. 4 children, ages 2, 6, 9 & 12. All children are in school. Posted in https://www.facebook.com/Filipino.In.NewJersey .

US Immigration TV: WHY IS MY CASE TAKING SO LONG AT USCIS? HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO SPEED UP YOUR CASE! It can be extremely frustrating about how long it takes USCIS to process petitions, extensions, work authorizations, adjustment of status, and applications. What’s going on? Why is it taking so long? What can be done by petitioners, beneficiaries, and applicants who are eligible for various immigration benefits, but it is taking so long to get USCIS to approve their case? Watch this video up to the end for the answers. Received this in on my FILIPINO IN DALY CITY Facebook Page: "My wife and I need immigration advice/help in Daly City." As I've advised family and friends, for the most part, I've moved away from Facebook. I'm pretty much there to wish folks 'Happy Birthday' or condolences. So if you want to carry out a conversation, let's carry it out in the COMMENTS section. Salamat po!

That's why people get dogs!  

The official "Nonstop OPM Wedding Songs" playlist from Vicor Records featuring some of the most romantic songs ever in Pinoy pop. The playlist is a non-stop special that compile some of the most memorable songs whose themes speak of an enduring love for the ages. With a spotlight on some of the greatest names in Pinoy pop that includes Basil Valdez, Martin Nievera, Sharon Cuneta, Nonoy Zuniga, Joey Albert, Nyoy Volante and Mannos, The Company, Raymond Lauchengco, Rey Valera, Freestlye, Rachel Ann Go, Zsazsa Padilla, Geraldine, Men Oppose and VST & Company. Ngayon At Kailanman 00:01 Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas 04:35 Never Ever Say Goodbye 09:05 Each Day With You 13:12 Kahit Kailan 17:21 So It’s You 22:37 Hanggng Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan...

Watch: Imagine Here's a Facebook Memory from October 9, 2015: So I'm waiting in the lobby of Kaiser Hospital in Vallejo. A man sits across from me and says, "You have two cellphones." I nod my head. He adds, "They don't have much technology in India." Dude must think I'm Indian. I said, "Sure they do." He continues, "India is very filthy. Mexico is filthy too." I guess he's not sure what ethnicity I am. I try to shift the conversation since I know the guy will keep talking even if I ignore him. Me: Do you like baseball? Him: Yeah! Me: I'm from Chicago so I'm rooting for the Cubs. Him: In the ALDS? Me: N LDS Him: N is my least favorite letter in the alphabet. (This must be my lucky day). Me: Why is that? (Giving him the benefit of the doubt) Him: Isn't it obvious? There's a word that starts with N. Me: Night? Him: You know Jay Z ? He calls himself Jigga Man . He found a way. Me: (I ignore the guy, b...

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 121-114. Stephen Curry (30 PTS, 5 STL) and Jordan Poole (28 PTS, 6 3PM) combined for 58 PTS to lead Golden State, while Dwight Howard paced the Lakers with 23 PTS and 12 REB. Won tonight in The Bay & we’re back at it Tuesday in L.A. https://t.co/C1N6DnnDfU — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 9, 2021 Jordan Poole showed out tonight on #WarriorsGround 💥 pic.twitter.com/wzSihaUN6q — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 9, 2021 Stephen Curry highlights? Stephen Curry highlights. ROLL THE TAPE 📼 pic.twitter.com/l4hAaoAC6S — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 9, 2021 Final 📊 SC - 30p/3r/2a/5s JP - 28p/3r/2a/2s Moses - 10p/1a/1s Otto - 9p/6r/2s DLee - 8p/1r Nemanja - 7p/2r/1a/1s JTA - 6p/2r/4a/1b/2s Langston - 5p/6r/2a JBell - 5p/2r/1a/1s/1b Loon - 3p/5r/1a/3s/1b Avery - 3p/3r/2a/1s Chiozza - 3p/1r/3a Mychal - 2p Draymond - 2p/6r/7a/2b/3s pic.twitter.com/EzTb23bthS ...

SF Giants Beat LA in Game 1 of NLDS Logan’s Heroes #SFGiants | #ResilientSF | #OrangeOctober pic.twitter.com/JSJ8lhjCRm — SFGiants (@SFGiants) October 9, 2021 Buster Posey's 1st inning home run was the 5th of his postseason career. He's 1 of 6 players in Giants history with 5 career postseason homers, alongside Barry Bonds (8), Rich Aurilia (6), Pablo Sandoval (6), Jeff Kent (5) and Cody Ross (5). pic.twitter.com/g1HqbRQNf3 — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 9, 2021 Buster Posey is the first @SFGiants batter to hit a #postseason HR in a 3-0 count since pitch data has been available (since 1988). pic.twitter.com/RvRxGHg32L — MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 9, 2021 Welcome to #OrangeOctober , @LoganWebb1053 pic.twitter.com/CyjZeGnUBp — SFGiants (@SFGiants) October 9, 2021 Game Won ✅ #ResilientSF | #OrangeOctober | #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/07LTTaQgdY — SFGiants (@SFGiants) October 9, 2021 First time on the #Postseason mo...

Please stay home tonight and party with your daddy and two siblings! 🙏🏼😆🥰

BREAKING NEWS: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace. #NobelPrize #NobelPeacePrize pic.twitter.com/KHeGG9YOTT — The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 8, 2021 BREAKING. Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is among the winners of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. Ressa is the first woman in this year's roster of laureates. #NobelPrize pic.twitter.com/Mek2PgKgxS — Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 8, 2021 'HOLD THE LINE' Rappler CEO and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa has been vocal against the decline of democracy in the age of disinformation. “We will not duck, we will not hide. We will hold the line,” said Ressa in the documentary ‘A Thousand Cuts.’ #NobelPrize pic.twitter.com/Ugug503Hnx — Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 8, 2021 Congratulations to @mariaressa for being awarded ...