It is the correct answer...

What is one big mistake that you’ve made in your life and what did you do to make it right?

“You know what, sir, in my 22 years of existence, I can say that there's nothing major major problem that I've done in my life because I'm very confident with my family, with the love that they are giving to me. So thank you so much that I'm here. Thank you, thank you so much.”

For most of us, this question may seem easy to answer. Tough luck, it may be.. if you’re given a minute or two to answer. But no way! You are just allowed to answer in seconds. Spontaneously.

Let’s scrutinize the question.
First of all…
When you created a “mistake”, it’s already done. Period. There’s no way for you to make it right. One good thing you can do is to influence the future--- by conditioning yourself not to do it again, and treat the “mistake” as a lesson learned.

Second….
I don't think its easy to admit a “big mistake” most especially if you are being judged.
And certainly, not on a national television. Most of us think that what was thrown at Venus was the easiest question. Think again. it’s the worst. Its too personal, unlike the topic regarding unsupervised internet usage of the youth, or death penalty, or full body scanners in airports, or clothings which are prohibited by some religions.

Third….
One (1) big (specifically) mistake that one made in his/her life (Venus: in her 22 years of existence). In a spur of the moment, can one easily remember that specific account in life?

With these, can there really be a better answer?

CARGO: You cant judge a person’s intelligence by just one question (and failing to answer it right).

William Baldwin: Jon, what is one big mistake that you’ve made in your life and what did you do to make it right?

Jon: Mr. Baldwin, that is a very good question, its just that, I don’t have an answer. Even if I have, I will choose not to answer it.

R.I.P. Tiyang Lugaw

It has been a tough weekend for our family. Our Nana Tiyang Lugaw passed away last Friday at 2:00pm. It was tough because nobody had the courage to break the news to nanay. Our Tiyang died at 2pm, but they were able to tell it to Nanay at past 11pm.

I only received the news yesterday morning from my sister. She was texting me the whole time since Friday, but because I changed my number, I never received the texts, until she texted my boyfriend to check if I was with him. We were at the Megamall that time. With no sleep at all, we headed to our house in Tondo Manila to meet my family, and went straight to Silang Cavite.

Tiyang Lugaw has been the yaya of the Bautista siblings and the only Tiyang who lived in our house for some time. She took care of us when were little, and we consider her as our 2nd nanay. That's why it was a hard blow for us when we heard the news from our cousins.

To our Tiyang, thanks for helping nanay in bringing us up and for everything. May you rest in peace.

JELLICLE BALL at Teatrino (Reposted)

So first, your memory I’ll jog,
And say: A CAT IS NOT A DOG.
A Cat’s entitled to expect
These evidences of respect.
And so in time you reach your aim,
And finally call him by his NAME…..
For all of their unique qualities and differences,
he says, cats are very much like you.



As I've mentioned on my introduction, I once played as Mr. Mistoffolees about 3 years ago. This is one of my most memorable moments of my life in Brady Philippines.








Personnel Concepts’ production number "CATS".

And guess what? None of them are dancers.

But they were remarkable that night.

Everybody was amazed, even I, who directed them.

Cheap Birthday Celebration For My Hubby At The Globe Lumpia House

Since my hubby and I have little money to spend, we celebrated his birthday with this theme: PANGMA-JIRPS NA BERTDERET.
We went to Globe Lumpia House in Quiapo to treat ourselves with their very famous Lumpiang Sariwa.
I was expecting that the place will be crowded, since it was a Saturday.
The lumpia house has been there since 1957, and for some reasons, they never opened
a branch and the place was never expanded.





From one of the blog entries about this place
Globe Lumpia House started with a small kiosk inside the Globe Theater where movie-goers were their primary customers. The restaurant still occupies the same spot at the old Globe Theater entrance even though the theater itself has been long gone. Globe Lumpia House is small and can only accommodate 20 people at a time and the star of the menu is Fresh Lumpia, Empanada, bottled water and soft-drinks.

During the feast of the Black Nazarene, the restaurant would open at two o’clock in the morning to serve the beginning of a swelling number of pilgrims. Also of interest, according to Jenny, the owner's daughter, some of their loyal customers also include a number of film and TV personalites (from Dolphy to Cesar Montano); stopping by every now and then to delight on their fresh lumpia.

Nonetheless, with or without the presence of these celebrities, prepare yourself to wait for a few minutes before getting seated, because this restaurant is teeming with customers throughout the day.
Products:Globe also serves Chicken Empanada and Soda

Jogging at the Cemetery Part III

Some other pictures of old tombs

Jogging at the Cemetery Part II (featuring the 19th Century Church)

You may find it odd, but I find cemeteries fascinating. This started when I did my twice-a-week-running for the first time inside Campo Santo de La Loma. I love looking at those beautiful mausoleums and old tombs, and I even enjoy reading tomb writings. After years of living in Kalookan (I was born and grew up there), it was only then I discovered this 18th Century Church at the middle of the cemetery.
From the 2nd Floor of our house, you can see the dome of the church, but eversince I thought this was just one of those churches around the area. I just found out recently, that it is the top dome of the old church dated 1884. I just learned also (after visiting several pages from the net about this church)that the area where the church is situated was a battlefield during the Philippine-American war.
Amazing!

An Advance House Warming Gift

My hubby and I met this Korean painter by chance this morning. I was so enamored
with his art, that's why I asked his assistant if he can do some artwork for us.
I have a solid obsession with anything Korean, so I asked the assistant if I can watch him while working on our painting, and I can take some pictures for souvenir.



What I originally wrote was "JON AND BJORN". For some reasons, it seems he doesnt
know what "and" or (&) symbol means. He revised it to JON ♥ BJORN without asking for our approval (and confimation). I think he knows ;-)

After he finished the work, he looked at me and smiled. A smiled back and said "An nyoung " which made him smile a bit more.

This is my advance house warming gift for my hubby!

Jogging at the Cemetery

MY ULTIMATE GODDESS

Stunning…all the way!” may seem like a remark I haven’t used since birth.

“So, she’s Tyra…”, and from then on, I decided she’ll be my favorite supermodel.

It was during my high school years when I saw George Michael’s music video, “Too Funky”. (back then it was one of the most expensive videos of all time and apparently, it must be true—-Tyra Banks is god damn expensive!) I was entranced by this black supermodel’s presence on the runway.

When I was in the prime of my life, I adored the beauty of Barbie; Fabio was the most majestic man I’ve seen, and being Caucasian is dazzling. I was even obsessed to become just like them—to become pearly by scrubbing myself with scads of whitening products. By the way, I’m not dark. I’m fair, but I just wanted to be as pale as Bjork. My idea of a beauty queen was so quintessential— Snow White of the fairy tales.

Most of the supermodels I’ve seen when I was young, especially on the covers of Vogue magazines, were blonde, or a little bit brunette, but with skin like a snow. From Lisa Fonssagrives, Dorian Leigh, Twiggy to Claudia Schiffer, Amber Valleta, Shalom Harlow and Cindy Crawford—they were all royal to me. I didn’t even care for Iman Abdulmajid, Beverly Johnson, and Naomi Campbell. Not until I saw Tyra Lynne Banks in that music video. It was then I realized women like her can be far more beautiful than any typical pretty snow white princesses. I began appreciating even the beauty of Alek Wek, a Sudanese supermodel, who’s been gracing the runway fashion shows of Issy Miyake, John Galliano and Donna Karan.

I love everything about Tyra. I was sad when she retired from modeling on May 2005. But thank God, I can always go ahead and see her on her talk show, TYRA. She’s not only beauteous; she’s also intelligent, honest down to earth and an advocate of bravery. I still remember one of my favorite episodes (it was also during the first month of airing of the show) Who would have thought that Tyra would actually undergo sonogram to prove that her breasts are real? She also went undercover as a stripper on her March 2006 episode, and my most favorite is her confrontation with long time rival, Naomi Campbell, on her November 2005 episode. It is said to be that there were no studio audience that time, because Tyra was so nervous to interview Naomi. I also loved the May 2006 episode where Tyra interviewed one of my goddesses, Jenna Jameson. Yes! She’s the porn star and I deeply admire and respect her. Imagine a goddess interviewing another goddess! And of course will never forget Tyra’s encounter with Tyra Banxxx, the porn star who has a big resemblance to the real Tyra (and she’s also gorgeous!)

My Tyra would not be the ideal girl next door beauty. But she’s an endless revelation, I should say. She might not be the supermodel who we usually see on the covers of magazines (she only appeared on Vogue once), but hell! She’s still the first black woman to appear on the cover of Victoria Secret Catalog, and that’s huge! For me, she’s the most bewitching and elegant supermodel of all time. I just hope that before I reach 35, I’ll be able to see her in person, and this would be a rewarding gift for myself.

It's me, Jon!

God I couldn't think of a name more unsuitable and old fashioned than my name, the horrible name Francisco (not to mention the Jr. at the end of it).
I wished that my mother gave me more suitable name---- Jake, Justin, Cooper or Adam... you know, less masculine. Or maybe edgy ones like Trigger, Rogue or Volt.
Tell me, who would name a 5'6" tall Fil/Spanish/Chinese gay guy Francisco?

Now, I came up with my own pseudonym, Adam Mistoff. I love the name Adam, and I love Adam Lambert. As for the Mistoff part, I played the role of the "original conjuring cat" Mr. Mistoffelees at Teatrino, during our company's production of Cats, The Musical.

Now, I have 3 names. My real (and docu) name, my nickname, and my fake name. But dont be misled. Im Jon.

And this is my blog.