to live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy… and to laugh along the way
The recent trip to Cebu and Bohol was a refreshing escape, filled with reconnections with loved ones and nature. Visits to Alhibe Farm and Balay ni Charing provided moments of tranquility and reflection amidst the urbanization of the area. Reuniting with old friends and exploring the beauty of the provinces left a heart full of gratitude and a renewed spirit for the future.
It’s Luka Doncic versus Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum against Tyrese Haliburton as the NBA season nears its climax. Two of these new breed of stars will step forward to the centerstage. And whosoever wins it all next month will have the distinction of having won the crown at a younger age than such basketball greats as Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Steph Curry or Kevin Durant.
There’s a kill-or-be-killed, lose-and-you’re-gone shootout in the NBA’s wild Western Conference. The defending champions Denver Nuggets have been dragged into a mad and messy maulfest by a disrespecting young team from the Minnesota Timberwolves, with their 2nd round playoff series heading for a climactic Game 7.
On this Mothers’ Day, I want to honor this truly wonderful person who shaped me into what I am today. Today, and every day, I shall endeavor to celebrate her unwavering love and devotion. For all the poignant memories of the living and loving and learning she so generously afforded me, I shall strive to leave a noble legacy as well.
If Ant is able to bring the Twolves to the promised land, he will be following the footsteps of the great Michael Jordan; leaving an indelible mark in modern-day basketball, and cementing a legacy as the face of the future of the NBA.
So there you have it. I’ve got the newbies OKC Thunder and the Minnesota Twolves surviving the Western wars, while the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks step forward for the Eastern front. It will be the changing of the guards, with only the Celtics joining the fab 4 coming from the traditional powers. Who you got?
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