Filipino Association Fun Run

This picture was taken at the annual picnic held in what looks to be Manila, but in fact is actually a park in Canada. I haven't seen so many Filipino people since there was a sale on rice. That's me in last place in the "carrying a stick while running" contest. Look how far back I am. That other kid is moving so fast he's blurred, look at me, I'm so in-focus. Look at the guy to my right. Could he be more of a geek? He's the kind of guy, who, when you just look at him, you just know he knows math.

Making a Move on Wilma

Look at me making a move on Wilma. I was so smooth. Me and that kid in the front had a bet as to who could touch Wilma's thigh first. Me and Wilma later dated for a few months, but I had to break up with her because she was married. Some guy named Fred.

Beavers

It's true. I was a "Beaver". You see that blue triangle on my pocket? In Beaver code, that signified that I killed somebody. It's like those tear tattoos you find on rappers. You see the boy at the end? He doesn't have a blue triangle, but he does have a finger in his nose. He claimed he was just scratching the rim of his nostril, but we all knew the truth. I'm so fat, my little beavers vest looks like a halter top.

Blowing out the Candles

This is an action shot of me blowing out the candles on my fourth birthday. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I was so proud of myself for being able to blow out all the candles by myself, that is, until I saw this picture. Turns out those bastard kids beside me helped me out. Don't try to deny it Christina Godbonton and Oliver Chandhok! The allure of blowing out another kids candles was just too irresitable for both of you. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Singing in the Choir

Guess which one is me? It really isn't that hard. It's not like a "Where's Waldo?" book. Ray Charles could point me out, with what I'm wearing.

The teacher asked us all to wear something white for the big concert. I guess my mom took that to mean the total opposite, and to also "pop my collar". I can't help but think, "Couldn't I have done something? Why didn't I just look in the mirror before going out?" Even the one girl in the front noticed. She's turning to her friend and telling her, in the middle of the song no less, and I quote, "Neil's clothes are making me sing bad!"

T-Ball

This is my T-Ball photo taken just before I cut my mullet off. I swear, right after I took this picture I went to the barber. I was a pretty big t-baller so the coaches gave me the biggest shirt they had, which went quite well with the tightest pants I had. I don't look like a baseball player at all. I look more like a ninja in training. In fact, look what I did to the tree behind me, sliced the branch right off with my bat.

My Green Suit

This was my 13th birthday. I wore a green suit. Man, I loved that green suit. I remember the only reason I wore it was so I could impress my first crush, Michelle Weeks. There she is in the pink looking right at me. I really thought it would work, but little did I know that she didn't like the colour green, or Filipino's.

My Sister Nikki

Before I begin, I just want to give a shout out to Rob & Linda for their kind words...I'll be performing in the states very soon. I also want to say what's up, to jhaneinsane and Woo, if you have the chance check out this guys website, www.wootoons.com, it's great, it's almost as good as my own, www.neilbansil.com.

Almost.

Anyways, this is a picture of my sister Nikki. If you notice, she's wearing the exact same outfit that she wore six pictures down (scroll down). In fact, she never really changed. She wore that outfit 17 days in a row. A Bansil family record. Look how skinny she is. We showed this picture to other family members, they sent us money to sponsor her.

Break Dancing Competition

There's nothing like an impromptu break dancing competition to liven up a party. This picture shows me in mid-robot, just before I did my signature "spin on my head" move. Look at my Uncle Mike behind me. You just know he's thinking to himself, "Man, Neil's frickin' good, and he's way better than my daughter standing there on the right with the pink dress..."

Drinking by age 6

This photo brings back memories. I can actually remember thinking to myself, "Oh my God, I'm so hammered." that and, "Why is my dad serving me alcohol?" My last thought was, one more drink and maybe, just maybe, it would make my aunt's dress look good. (Sorry Auntie Sonia, I didn't mean that)...(Yes I did).

Playing with Fire

What's wrong with this picture? I agree, that kids "Tennis shirt" sucks.

Most parents would scold kids for playing with fire, mine took a picture. Does anyone else see the potential danger in allowing a 2 year old child to play with a burning candle? I could have lit that kids "Tennis shirt" on fire if I wanted. Thank God I didn't and instead just dropped it on myself and got 3rd degree burns over 90% of my body.

The Annual Bansil Family Meat Eating Contest

Eating meat is good...eating meat on a stick...even better! As you can see here, my cousins and I, were having a friendly competition to see who could eat the most meat, and in so doing, make the meat grease transfer onto our faces. Judging by my face, I am clearly in the lead. Sadly, the cousin on the right does not have any meat in her hands, but seems content in watching me eat my meat without the aid of my hands. Unfortunately, in an attempt to copy my meat eating prowess, the cousin on my left broke his neck. He never ate meat again.

I'm going to sue my parents...

This was my best friend in elementary school. His name was Michael. He was a cool guy, until I found out he was a nazi. Don't let the smile fool you, deep down inside he wants to burn the books behind him. Ok, I lied. Michael wasn't a nazi.

I would now like to take this opportunity to point out that I am wearing a plaid shirt with a bowtie. Does anyone else find that alarming? Or maybe you were more drawn to the fact that I am also wearing leather pants. Leather pants, a plaid shirt and a bowtie. I ask you, is this not child abuse? Can I sue my parents for making me look like this? One thing that I found unnerving was that big bulge in my pants. It's so big that light is reflecting off it. Michael was jealous.

The San Antonio Barrio Fiesta

The San Antonio Barrio Fiesta...I remember it well. It was hot, it was sunny, and it was a time to pose. My sister and I had a "pose off", as you can see, I was doing the standard hands on the hip pose; one leg slightly ahead of the other, gut at full extension, with a smile trained at the camera. My sister choose to do the displaced hip pose. You know what's amazing to me? The fact that my sisters shorts are actually longer than mine. My shorts were so short, if I turned around you could actually see the bottom of my butt cheeks. Everytime I look back at this photo I think to myself, this might be borderline child porn.