Patrick, Mr. Hatrick

Just droppin' by to greet Mr. Patrick Gerry-Anthony Alcala Reichelt a happy happy birthday!!

Clearly, I was bored, and since Patrick is relatively new at Global, I figured he could brighten up the already bright day. With eyes wide open, he laughs and says, “Nothing to say, I’m a very boring guy!” Somehow, with that kind of answer, I knew asking him more questions would likely get me interesting answers and reactions, exactly what I needed to perk up!

Miji:             Favorite teams? Patrick:       FC Bayern Munich. Miji:             That’s it? How about Premier League teams like, um, Manchester United? Patrick:       No. Milan. Miji:             What? Why? That’s not a Premier… Fine. Favorite players? Patrick:       Franck Ribéry, Majebi Tseke, and Räuber Hotzenplotz Miji:             The last one is…? Patrick:       A joke! *laughs* Miji:             A German joke, I suppose. I still don’t get it! *laughs* Anyway, football                   hero? Patrick:       Mehmet Scholl Miji:             Who?! Patrick:       I’ll write it down. Miji:             Favorite quote? Patrick:       What? Miji:             Like the overused “no pain, no gain” and “no guts, no glory.” Patrick:       Ah, “out of sight, out of mind” Miji:             If you weren’t a footballer, what would you be? Patrick:       Unemployed. Miji:             *laughs* So what are the others sports you play? Patrick:       *serious look* Oddset Miji:             Oddset? Oddset Hockey Games? Cool, hockey! Patrick:       Noooooo, Oddset, as in betting. It’s a joke. *laughs* Miji:             So you don’t play hockey? Patrick:       No, no hockey. It’s a joke! Miji:             *laughs* Okay, how about telling me some of the awards you’ve received? Patrick:       I forgot! *laughs* Miji:             *laughs* Never mind. Videogames? Patrick:       Pro Evolution Soccer and Mario Kart Miji:             Favorite food? Schnitzel? Patrick:       Noooo, spaghetti, Bolognese. Miji:             Tagalog words you know? Carlie:        *butts in and says a famous Tagalog swear word* Patrick:       I only know a few. Salamat, walang anuman, and hay naku. Miji:             *laughs at Carlie* Place in Manila? Dondi:        *interrupts* Magallanes! Miji:             OMG. Do you know who this guy is? Patrick:       I don’t know. *laughs* Who is he? Miji:             Beats me! *(fake) punches Dondi* Favorite place? Patrick:       Greenbelt! Miji:             I have no more questions. But I think I’ll write about you tomorrow! Patrick:       Salamat!