Long Live: PBA Rookie Draft 2012

Warning: Don't expect for sports enthusiast/basketball critique post. I am sharing my PBA Rookie Draft 2012 experience yesterday in Robinson's Midtown Manila. Forgive my fan girl post, but... I really adore Chris Tiu.

1. That moment when the Commissioner called the 6th Draft Pick for Ginebra: Chris.......... *Fans screaming* ......Ellis. Mr. Commissioner repeat his announcement, Chris Ellis. I was actually expecting Tiu to be called, because I am Ginebra fan back in grade school. Oh well.

2. The very reason why I decided to watch the PBA Rookie Draft live is to support Chris Tiu. I am very glad that he is happy with Rain or Shine Elastopainters. Welcome to PBA, Chris ElasTIU painter.

The supporter of the fan girl. Thanks Mama and Papa!

Mom with Pau Gasol , nope, Alex Mallari, because we weren't able to have a photo with Chris. Blurred din, fail.

3. When Mama, Papa, and brother join me in my fangirling. When Papa finds the perfect spot to watch the show, we are on left side near the stage and when he teases me everytime they mention Chris. When Mama is always at my back, holding my hands when we follow Chris for picture taking. Unfortunately, we haven't got one. When brother, gives trivia on PBA stars and hopefuls. Happy family bonding. I am actually expecting to come alone, but I am very lucky to have my family, full force, and supporting me for the love of Tiu.

4. We are all set to go home, and I already moved on for not being able to have a photo with Chris. But as we head to the exit, there's something going on in Friday's and looks like destiny let us meet again, Chris is still there. I struggle again to have a photo, but still failed. However, I'm very happy pa din. And I saw Clarisse Ong, pretty girl.

5. Siblings love.

6. Quoted...

Jerry Tiu: We were worried na baka masaktan siya, even when he was playing in international competitions, nasasaktan siya palagi. Lagi kong nakikita na naglalagay siya ng ice sa katawan. As parents, you don’t want to see that on your son. Mas nasasaktan kami kapag nakikita namin siyang nasasaktan.

Beau Belga: Ako ang bahala sa kanya

Coach Yeng Guiao: Let’s face it. With his looks he adds marketing value to the team. Ayoko naman na ako lang ang pogi sa Rain or Shine

Coach Yeng Guiao: After the draft, people are not talking about No. 1 or No. 2. People are talking about Chris Tiu.

7. When Mama told me that she really likes Chris for me. Ay sorry, feeling ko lang yun. Haha. When Mama told me that Chris looks very mabait.

8. I am very happy also for the Adamson Boys. Lester Alvarez for Barako Bull, Janus Lozada for Meralco Bolts, Jerick Canada for Brgy. Ginebra, Jan Colina for Global Port. School pride, Falcon let's go. I was so touched when Canada's mom moved with tears of joy when his name was called.