50 Questions

[1] What's one thing that would instantly make you dislike a person?

I hate it when people lie to my face and never regret it. On second thought, I hate it when people lie, period.

[2] What do you do when you need to relax?

I discovered that I love lounging by the beach during happy hour and sipping either a frozen margarita or a piñacolada while watching the sun set. 

[3] Why do you think there is war in the world?

Thank you for that very mind-boggling question. Economics my dear, economics…

[4] Do you think it's ok to sometimes tell white lies?

No. Lies are lies. Tell it to me straight.

[5] Do you like things in life to stay how they are or change?

Why should things stay the way they are? Change is the only thing constant.

[6] If someone likes you, what would be the best way to let you know?

Like me for what, for simply being me? Oh come on, that’s so nineties. Nobody likes me. Just tell it to me straight: "I like you Tristan". Simple no?

[7] What are you listening to right now?

Jai Ho.

[8] If you won a lot of money on the lottery, what would you buy first?

An external hard drive for my pictures. Cheap ko no?

[9] Would it change your life?

An external hard drive? You kidding me?

[10] What was the last thing you purchased?

A pack of Frost before lunch – super stressed from everything that’s happening lately.

[11] What do you do when you're stressed out?

I buy a pack of Frost before lunch.

[12] Would you honestly say you'd risk your life for someone else?

Let me be honest here, it depends.

[13] Do you believe in Aliens?

They are often in Malate, Saturdays.

[14] Could you forgive a boyfriend or girlfriend who physically hurts you?

Never. I would always tell them, “subukan mong saktan ako, papakulong kita...”

[15] What's your greatest fear in life?

This is a tough one. Spiders. Ay bobo. LOL. But seriously, never being able to live life for whatever it has to offer.

[16] Have you got a best friend?

Maybe.

[17] Are you afraid of death?

Ay naku, this is my moment. I don’t like to think about it so I guess I am more for others than for me.

[18] Do you think parents should stay together for the kids?

Yes. Conservative ako.

[19] Can money buy happiness?

Not necessarily but I’d rather be miserable in my BMW than be ultra pathetic in a cab.

[20] Are you looking forward to anything?

The day before I leave, I look forward to the fulfillment of a promise. In spite of and despite of, a promise is a promise. Actually, the earlier the better.

[21] Write some lyrics from the song you are listening to:

Jai Ho! You are my destiny...

[22] Do you open up to people easily?

Yes. No problems with opening up. My problem is shutting them out completely.

[23] Has anyone paid you a compliment today?

Yes. Tristan, ang ganda mo!

[24] What do your friends call you?

Skip.

[25] Has anyone upset you in the last week?

Someone I consider extremely important.

[26] What usually causes your relationships to end?

They’re just not that into me.

[27] Are you close to your parents?

No but by virtue of birth, I am forced to.

[28] What's the best thing about you?

Unforgettable.

[29] Do you think you would be a good parent?

Yes. I used to be a Metro Working Mom.

[30] Are you a forgiving person?

I rarely get mad but when I do, I get mad for like a few minutes. Beyond that, nag-iinarte na lang ako. So I guess I am.

[31] What can you hear right now?

The sound of my heart… beating. Naks.

[32] Who was the last person of the opposite sex you had a conversation with?

An officemate – we spoke of what transpired over the weekend. I almost cried or maybe I did? LOL.

[33] Where is the last place you went out to eat?

I think it was still Eastwood Teriyaki Boy with some blogger-friends.

[34]Whats your favorite drink?

Alcoholic - Cuervo Gold. 

[35] Do you miss anyone?

Yes, very much.

[36] What were you doing at 1 AM this morning?

Probably snoring in bed - too bad I don’t have an anti-snore device with me last night.

[37] Who do you hate?

Hate is a such a strong word. I’d rather use abhor or despise or may loathe – much more appropriate for the case. In any case, it’s someone online and you, you know who you are - the only consolation is I rarely hate someone over a day so we’ll be okay, eventually.

[38] Who was the last person you had in your room?

Let me think. OMG, I have not had sex in like forever and forever in the gay world is like uhmm… one week. I miss that kiss. *hint*hint*

[39] Is your room clean?

Unfortunately, it’s not these days.

[40] What are you going to do tomorrow?

Blog at work. Work at home. Pretend to be happy.

[41] What is in store for your future?

My very own fairy tale - happiness beyond my wildest dreams. A happily ever after.

[42] When was the last time you danced while under the influence?

In Bed last weekend while holding a pitcher of Nightmare. After 15 minutes, I blacked out. LOL.

[43] Do you take care of your friends while they're sick?

I want to but I don’t really know how. Moral support?

[44] When was the last time you purchased something over $500?

My entire trip to Bora was worth more than that. Ugh.

[45] Any tattoos?

None yet. If I were to get one, it would be a cute bear on my butt or a dolphin.

[46] Favorite color?

Orange.

[47] Who is your favorite person to have a serious conversation with?

Someone who's not around anymore.

[48] Who was driving the last time you were in a car?

The friendly neighborhood manong driver on my way to work this morning.

[49] What kind of digital camera brand do you have?

Canon G9, I think.

[50]Why are you doing this?

Good question. Had I seen this question earlier, I would have reconsidered doing this. Anyway, it is done and it is now another blogpost.