GPWA Times Magaine - Issue 23 - February 2013

ily is actually very supportive of what I do partly because they know I make money out of it. For others it’s too complicated to understand, but they think it’s an ex- traordinary thing to be doing. How long do you give yourself for an- swering e-mail? What e-mail tips can you offer? Depending on the urgency of the e-mail, I usually put more effort into replying to business-related queries. Researching additional stuff for your re- sponses can help you make a better im- pression on your recipients. How do you manage your “to-do” lists? Do you use any special software to help you out? My to-do lists are in both my organizer and sticky notes so I can easily see them, especially if it’s urgent. What’s the hardest thing about operat- ing your site, and what annoys or dis- tracts the most when you’re trying to get some work done? I’m poor with de- sign so I basically rely on my web designer friends’ advice to pimp my websites. When my Internet or working resources are not on my wavelength regarding some job, I tend to back out and do other stuff instead. If someone were visiting you, what’s one place you’d definitely take them to see? I’d take them to my house since I find it very fulfilling to have any visitor/s feel comfortable and entertained at my own place. What’s your favorite vacation spot? The beach because the sea is the most calming scene. I could stare at the sea all day and be completely relaxed mentally with it. You’re directing and starring in a mov- ie. You need a costar, and your signifi- cant other is unavaliable to participate. Who should share top billing with you? Possibly Jessica Alba. Not only is she my Hollywood crush, she’s also comfortable making many different kinds of movies. If you could invite any five people, liv- ing or dead, to dinner, who would they be? Oprah for a nice conversation about all kinds of interesting stuff; Steve Jobs for business-related ideas and innova- tion; Abraham Lincoln for leadership, pa- triotism and societal ideals; Jessica Alba, just for eye-candy while I talk to the other guests; and my girlfriend, to share with her this great moment and opportunity. What are three things that nobody knows about you? 1. I force myself not to show disappoint- ment when I get a very lame or nonsen- sical answer to a great question. 2. I always have a funny, witty response ready for people I talk with. 3. Deep inside, I’m kind of hard to impress, especially if I partly know what to expect of things. Age: 33 Hometown: Albay, Philippines Living in: Manila, Philippines Favorite Food: Adobo and spaghetti Must Read Book: The One, by Nick Smith Site: pokercasinonow.com At ancestral home of Philippines national hero José Rizal. The plaque shows the text of “My Last Goodbye,” penned by Rizal the day before he was executed in Manila in 1896 for the crime of writing against the corrupt Spanish colonial government. 51 GPWA Affiliate Interview Series