As Rafael Nadal hit a running forehand to clinch a thrilling match against David Ferrer, I heard a double clap come from the direction of the masters bedroom. There was no mistaking that that was the sound of my mother exulting over this come-from-behind victory (6-1 7-5) of her favorite tennis player--just as I rejoiced earlier (with a fist pump) over Federer's triumph (5-7 6-2 6-2) over long-time nemesis David Nalbandian.
My tummy started grumbling for some nourishment late this afternoon so I went out to buy some snacks to munch on. To my dismay, the food stall nearby didn't have much to offer while the other at the opposite end of the building was already closing for the day. I had no choice but return to work with my empty stomach. But just as I was about to enter the hallway leading to my office I was approached by an ambulant vendor who was trying to get rid of the last of some nilupak that he had in his bilao. In the end I made both my stomach and the vendor happy.
This morning our department held a testimonial ceremony for our graduating students. Among these were six --which, by the way, included identical twin sisters--who were graduating magna cum laude--the most ever in a single batch in the history of our department--and three were graduating cum laude. Needless to say our students were evidently proud of their achievement while we instructors were likewise delighted with this unusually talented batch of graduating students.
