Posted by Michael on Apr 25, '08 11:40 PM for everyone
In the US now for Barbara Hales' wedding this weekend.  From the airport, went straight to the best burger place in the world, In-N-Out!  Gave in to the craving and had a couple of cheeseburgers.  After the wedding and some meetings, will go on a family vacation for a couple of weeks.

Had a pleasant surprise when I realized on board that China Air offers personal video screens in economy class with a decent selection of movies.  I had never heard of the movie "The Great Debaters" but chose it because it was directed and stars one of my favorites, Denzel Wahington.  I'm not even sure if this showed in Manila.  But don't let the bad title dissuade you, I can't remember the last time I was stirred so deeply by a movie.  It was beautiful.

"The Great Debaters" is based on the true story of a brilliant professor who trained and inspired a black college's debate team in 1935 to fulfill their potential and not be cowed by racial prejudice.  The story is powerful and the characters strong.  If you want to know what it means to have "fire in the belly," go see this movie.  I hate it when people give away the story before you see it so I'm not going to do that.

I will say though that if you are a communicator, preacher, father, son, woman, teacher, young person, Christian or African American, you can't afford to miss this one.

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punzalan wrote on May 1
enjoy your vacation bro. i'm sure kids will have a grand time. bless you guys.
humility49 wrote on May 1
Olive Garden is one of my favorites on the west coast. and I love in-n-out. talk about keeping things simple. got to love the simplicity of in-n-out burger
blindsided wrote on May 1, edited on May 1
ben's burjer of wack-wack is the in-and-out of mandaluyong :-) have fun bro!
mikim2010 wrote on May 1
enjoy ur family vacation bro.
elepsys wrote on May 1
i've seen that movie, great indeed. have a great time bro. say hi to barbs.
krisbrenes wrote on May 1
In & Out!!! I am so jealous.
jennifermagpantay wrote on May 1
hi michael! where will you stay? is your family with you? pls let us know where we can contact you! looking forward to hearing from you.
malousemail wrote on May 1
the best burger place in the world, In-N-Out!
You can say that again!...and they don't have one here in Nashville. Pero, finally we're going to have Trader Joe's na in Nov. Before we know it, In-N-Out's here na rin! Yehey! (How's that for positive thinking?)
piahaynes wrote on May 1
the best burger place in the world, In-N-Out
I believe it's only in California that you can find In-N-Out. It used to be only in Southern Cal but Northern Cal is catching up... there's one like 3 minutes away from where I live. Pure bliss, ain't it? ;O)

Also, LOVE Great Debaters...
sdyokohama wrote on May 1
You are a gourmet Michael. In and Out is my favorite. Enjoy your vacation
yokosukachurch wrote on May 1
I haven't had an In and Out for years. Next time, consider ordering an "Animal." It's not on the menu but they all serve them (it's a double everything). My brother-in-law always orders a "Double Animal!"
shawiemilan wrote on May 1, edited on May 1
But don't let the bad title dissuade you, I can't remember the last time I was stirred so deeply by a movie.  It was beautiful.
I thought it was boring but I was wrong. I was stirred, inspired and challenged... very good movie. You guys enjoy your vacation!
sweetandsourbbq wrote on May 1
Barbara Hales' wedding this weekend.
Hugs to Barbara and Ryan. Please tell your teener that I'm keeping tabs on the movie I promised to watch with her. Hehehehehehe. Enjoy the holiday!!!! :D
highlyfavoured wrote on May 2
Extend my greetings to Barbs and Ryan Ptr. Michael...enjoy your time in US! See you soon in Manila.
mra2z wrote on May 2
Ahhhh no wonder...there used to be a chain of steak house here in Manila called in-n-out. I was wondering why they change their name recently to slice and dice...no wonder...
neilbern wrote on May 2
congratulations to barbara and ryan.

are you going to meet ed ballenas in the bay area?
michaelpaderes wrote on May 2
Pero, finally we're going to have Trader Joe's na in Nov.
Guess what? All the groceries that were given to us by EN Seattle were from Trader Joe's!
michaelpaderes wrote on May 2
You are a gourmet Michael.
As you can tell, I am an expert in fine dining. We also ate at Pink's hotdog stand in LA.
michaelpaderes wrote on May 2
Please tell your teener that I'm keeping tabs on the movie I promised to watch with her.
It's going to premier here on the 16th. We were actually offered free tickets to be part of Jay Leno's "The Tonight Show" live audience but had to turn it down because we have to be in Seattle on those dates. Sayang nga eh.
michaelpaderes wrote on May 2
congratulations to barbara and ryan.

are you going to meet ed ballenas in the bay area?
Hey Neil. Yes I will. Thursday next week. I believe some of the leaders will be there as well. Know a good motel in the area at a good price?
michaelpaderes wrote on May 2
mra2z said
there used to be a chain of steak house here in Manila called in-n-out.
Joseph C actually loves their steak. Is it that good?
joeybonifacio wrote on May 2
while you're there get me a copy of the video and I will pay you when you get here. If you can get it second hand even better. thanks.
smurrell wrote on May 18
great movie.

world's best burger joint!
tgarciamd wrote on May 18
hi jap...are you going back to California? Talked to Gisella & I told her if ever you'll see her sama ako. I'm like 1 hour away from Studio City Church! I sure want to see you.
michaelpaderes wrote on Jun 23
hi jap...are you going back to California? Talked to Gisella & I told her if ever you'll see her sama ako. I'm like 1 hour away from Studio City Church! I sure want to see you.
Tricia! Sayang. I just read your reply. I'm back in Manila now. Sayang I was with Pia pa naman.
michaelpaderes wrote on Jun 23
world's best burger joint!
I pray In-N-Out would come to Manila!
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