100 Things About Me
1. I was born on a Thursday.
2. I’m a Cancer, born on the year of the Dog.
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My surname is uniquely foreign-sounding—a blend of Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino roots.
4. I have a long first name but very short last name.
5. I have an identical twin brother.
6. I feel a twinge of sadness whenever people compare us.
7. I had my first crush at age 10—she didn't like me back.
8. I've had many crushes, but I rarely confessed.
9. In Junior High, I finally gathered the courage to court someone.
10. She dumped me right away.
11. I was on the honor roll during my school days.
12. I passed the examination to become a priest.
13. I was a grantee of GSIS.
14. I have a naturally funny face.
15. I have made a lot of acquaintances.
16. But only few closest friends.
17. I love watching movies—it's my kind of therapy.
18. I am a die-hard fan of Jacky Chan and Jet Li.
19. When I am in a forlorn mood I prefer staying alone.
20. I survived a serious vehicular accident as a child.
21. Despite the gravity of the accident, my family received no compensation—the person responsible was spared any consequence after my mother, out of relief that I survived, chose not to pursue charges.
22. I played basketball well—until a punch ended that chapter.
23. Intelligence is, quite frankly, my erogenous zone.
24. I hold a Business Administration degree.
25. I am a licensed professional teacher and earned a Masters' degree.
26. I've been granted two major scholarships.
27. I can easily forgive but I never forget.
28. My favorite food is a well-done mollusk.
29. I'm a certified chess maniac.
30. I used to play chess endlessly.
31. Longest was 2 days with no sleep.
32. I was a varsity chess player during my college days.
33. Now, I rarely play chess.
34. I don’t smoke.
35. I hate cigarettes—but not the smokers.
36. I am a beer drinker.
37. I enjoy beer, but only during special occasions.
38. I am a very competitive person.
39. I love technology and computers.
40. I first went online in 1992.
41. My favorite colors are orange and blue.
42. I’ve traveled to various countries.
43. My favorite city? Okinawa.
44. I speak English, Tagalog, and a bit of Spanish and Japanese.
45. I don’t quit easily.
46. I love singing and dancing (even if I don’t always hit the notes).
47. I am a loyal fan of Michael V.
48. My first car was box-type Mitsubitshi Lancer.
49. I know that true love exists.
50. Traveling is one of my life’s greatest joys.
51. I am a diet conscious.
52. But I love to eat.
53. I’ve made my fair share of poor decisions
54. I work best when I am being pushed to the limit.
55. The heaviest thing that I carried is an empty wallet.
56. I am an accidental winner.
57. I’ve had a checkered past—each chapter taught me something
58. I pick my battles.
59. I love on the spot jokes.
60. I am the person I am today due to my past.
61. I have had my sordid past.
62. I experienced "booze" 2 years after graduation from college.
63. Fun to be with.
64. Secretive.
65. Difficult to fathom and to be understood.
66. Quiet unless excited or tensed.
67. Takes pride in oneself.
68. Easily consoled.
69. Honest.
70. Concerned about people’s feelings.
71. Tactful.
72. Friendly.
73. Approachable.
74. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable.
75. Moody and easily hurt.
76. Witty and sparkly.
77. Spazzy at times.
78. Not revengeful.
79. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things.
80. Guides others physically and mentally.
81. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully.
82. Caring and loving.
83. Treats others equally.
84. Has a strong sense of sympathy.
85. Wary and sharp.
86. Judges people through observations.
87. No difficulties in studying.
88. Always broods about the past and the old friends.
89. Waits for friends.
90. Not aggressive unless provoked.
91. Loves to be loved.
92. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.
93. Accepts problem as challenge.
94. I am my own worst critic, I become a better or worst person not because of others but because of me.
95. I was one of the 2014 Google for Education Certified Innovator for Southeast Asia
96. I was a grantee of the Japan International Cooperation Agency in Multimedia Application.
97. I am a proud passer of the Career Executive Service Written Examination (CESWE), a key step toward becoming part of the Career Executive Service.
98. I am a stroke survivor.
99. I am a fighter. If you cut my hands and legs, I'd kill you with my teeth.
100. I am a work-in-progress—and I get better every day.
