It feels great to be back shooting hoops at the park's basketball court. I expected myself not to be as good but I wasn't all that great either. A few three-pointers sank in and I aimed to focus more within the three-point arc this time around. Despite my flaws (since it is just beginning), I'm grateful to be doing this activity and in good health for a soon-to-be a 39 year old.

In a few months from now, Rizz and myself are expected to move down south to the sunshine state: Florida (and saying our goodbyes to the Midwest --- Chicago, in particular, which have been so good to us). We're ready to see where our lives take us next. If we're given the opportunity to start anew and fresh in Orlando, I don't expect it to be like the lifestyle I had before (from 2007 to 2009) which seemed more like an introductory chapter to me. We plan on taking this new, upcoming installment on a full-scale level careerwise, yet subtle and low-key at the same time on our personal time. I look forward to some reunions here-and-there and be gracious of the opportunity to meet old friends I haven't seen in person for ages. That would be a great welcome back gift. But the most important emphasis is making a name out of myself even at an age in which I'll nearing 40 soon. I've been a journeyman for so long and I firmly believe it's time to reward myself to greatness deserving every happy moment in life. I wish the same for Rizz, too as she's been an avid supporter of my life for the last few years. I look forward to having plenty of new adventures with her. I know she'll enjoy it.

A few days ago, award-winning film critic, Roger Ebert, passed away from complications of cancer at the age of 70. He lived life to the fullest right till the very end. During the last years of his life, he was still active despite having lost the ability to speak. He went on his Apple MacBook and continued to speak his voice through the words he typed. Ebert was bold in what he spoke and never shied away from what was on his mind just as he would critiquing a movie. Ebert was a powerhouse in the blogosphere with millions of loyal readers checking out his website daily...Reflecting on Ebert's blogging success, it has reinvigorated a lot of energy and motivation from within me. I believe it's time for a comeback and for me to speak my voice in volumes again just as I had in years' past. And I don't even know if it'll continue here on Blogger or not. Maybe I'll reboot my blog world at either Tumblr or Wordpress. And yes, I would like to incorporate photos from my end or stuff I find on the search engines, too (that shows appreciation of life and a source of inspiration). I think it's best to show how great the human spirit is especially during these times we live. People in Facebook have seen my profile change gradually in which it shows a totally different perspective - focusing more on the positives derived from inspiration quotes and Godly elements. I'm overwhelmed so far of the support and praise. As I get older, I realize life is filled with a myriad of challenges some of which tend to take away a wince of our smile or laugh and instead replace it with a frown or just plain seriousness. Believe me, it's not easy. There are times I find life to be so difficult or worrysome. But through all the good stuff I read daily, I find it to be therapeutic and motivating. It makes me feel wholesome again and go forward. I guess I have taken my blogging to a whole new level. My continuing presence here on Blogger remains to be seen. I will definitely need time to reflect on where I'm gonna wound up next. The possibilities are endless. But I can tell you all one thing - I'm back :)