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The very first thing that comes to mind is that I love to meet people and to engage them in conversation so I can get to know them. I have learned from my life that what really matters is the connection that we have with each other. What truly has enriched my life are the experiences I have with friends, family and others.I love to travel. There is nothing more fascinating to me than to see every corner of this beautiful world. There is so much negatvity in the world today. Traveling reminds me of what is wonderful and gives me hope.I love humor in all its forms. Nothing is better than a good laugh. I mean even writing this little bio is funny to me. "About Me" sounds so over the top considering that my life is pretty much like many others. I do not think it will ever make the Oprah book club. I would have to make things up and then apologize to her on national TV.Life has been nothing like I expected. I made the arduous and painful journey of coming out of a marriage. It took years for me to accept this part of me. I grew up in a religious atmosphere where being gay was something inherently wrong something that I could overcome with faith and effort. In counseling, I learned that that effort was full of folly. Faith does not let you change truth but to accept it.I am glad that younger people today are learning this earlier in life.Having married young, I also had children young. I have four beautiful kids. All I know is that I will forever love them with all my heart. They occupy my thoughts and heart every waking moment.People have asked me about my ethnic background. I feel like I am reciting a recipe. I was born on the island of Guam in the Western Pacific. It is a U.S. Territory. My ancestry includes the native Chamoru, Spanish, Portuguese, American Irish and I think Chinese or Japanese. Bascially, I represent the people of the future :-)...one big ethnic soup as this world gets smaller and smaller.I have been asked about religion. I grew up a Catholic and converted to Mormonism. Learned a lot from both of them. I do not attend or affiliate myself with a particular church. My spiritual journey continues.I have a partner of over 8 years. His name is Gary. He is a High School teacher. He is intelligent, caring, handsome and loving. We love our life and are happy. I found myself and he came into my life to take this exciting journey together. plain layout @ HOT FreeLayouts.com

My Interests

I love music, walking, reading, working out, playing poker with friends, eating at good restaurants, watching football games, movies, making movies, etc.

I'd like to meet:

Everyone!I'VE HEARD IT SAID THAT PEOPLE COME INTO OUR LIVES FOR A REASON;BRINGING SOMETHING WE MUST LEARN;AND WE ARE LED TO THOSE WHO HELP US MOST TO GROW;IF WE LET THEM AND WE HELP THEM IN RETURN;WELL, I DON'T KNOW IF I BELIEVE THAT'S TRUE BUT I KNOW I'M WHO I AM TODAY BECAUSE I KNEW YOU...;BUT BECAUSE I KNEW YOU I HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOR GOOD â€¦YOU'LL BE WITH ME LIKE A HANDPRINT ON MY HEART AND NOW WHATEVER WAY OUR STORIES END I KNOW YOU HAVE RE-WRITTEN MINE BY BEING MY FRIEND...WHO CAN SAY IF I'VE BEEN CHANGED FOR THE BETTER? I DO BELIEVE I HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOR THE BETTER;AND BECAUSE I KNEW YOU...;

Music:

My musical tastes are all over the place. I mean it! Music sends my mind and heart to many places. I admire the people who have the talent to bring music through instrument and voice.

Movies:

I love all kinds of movies. Some that comes to mind are Ordinary People, Field of Dreams, Bobby, Little Miss Sunshine, Queen, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Casino Royale. I love so many of them, the classics, indie films, foreign films. I believe that if I had lived another life I would have loved to directed films and write screen plays.

Television:

Current favorite shows are: Lost, BattleStar Gallatica, Heroes, Ugly Betty, Nip/Tuck, Smallville, Supernatural, Brothers and Sisters, Desperate Housewives, American Idol, Dante's Cove (Guilty Pleasure), Kyle XY, Family Guy, Simpsons, South Park.

Books:

I love all genres especially thrillers,science fiction, biographies and history

Heroes:

My mother: For her deep spirituality, love of education, her intelligence and her ability to inspire the best in me.My father(deceased): His determination to achieve in all he did.My children: Their ability to love and touch my soul.My partner: His heart, intelligence and sense of humor... width="425" height="350" ....

My Blog

Tagged

The rules are: Once you've been tagged you have to write a blog with 10 weird or random things, facts or habits about yourself. At the end, you choose 10 people to be tagged, list their names and why ...
Posted by Jon-paul on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:37:00 PST

Spirituality-Where I am now?

Like me, there are those of us who have come out of very strong religious backgrounds. We have all gone through the agony and pain of trying to reconcile the beliefs we held dear with our homosexualit...
Posted by Jon-paul on Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:31:00 PST

Pan's Labyrinth

Has a movie ever mesmerize you from its start to finish? The Spanish film, Pan's Labyrinth, did that to me. The story, with its beautiful images set against an impossible hostile political ...
Posted by Jon-paul on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:21:00 PST

The Season's Meaning to Me

The holiday season is in full swing and it really has been a time of reflection for me. 2006 is coming to a close and 2007 is almost here. Like some Dickens novel, the story of ...
Posted by Jon-paul on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 07:38:00 PST

Bobby-The Movie -Everyone Needs To See It!

Last night, Gary and I went to see the movie, Bobby. It is a movie that covers the final days of Robert F. Kennedy prior to his assasination shortly after winning the 1968 California Democra...
Posted by Jon-paul on Sat, 25 Nov 2006 01:39:00 PST

A Guam Thanksgiving

My mother, Joyce Martratt wrote this article in the Air Force Newspaper on Guam Thanksgiving a long tradition in Guam Dear Joyce,What is the history of Thanksgiving in Guam, and ho...
Posted by Jon-paul on Sat, 25 Nov 2006 06:42:00 PST

My daughter Leaves the Bay Area

This past week took me on a trip that I did not expect to take at all. My daughter who just turned 21 years old decided to move back to Utah. She has lived in the Bay area for about three years....
Posted by Jon-paul on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:52:00 PST

Veteran's Day on Guam

Mother's article on Veteran's day on Guam What is the significance of Veterans Day on Guam? Dear Joyce,What is the significance of Veterans Day on Guam?Sincerely,Helen PutmanDear Helen,This i...
Posted by Jon-paul on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:34:00 PST

More than a Plaza

Another article by my mother ( she writes for the Air Force paper) on an historic site on Guam...It really touched me. Plaza de Espana is rich in history Dear Joyce,What are thos...
Posted by Jon-paul on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 05:27:00 PST

Hispanic heritage runs deep in Chamorro history

Note: My mother writes for the Air Force newspaper on Guam Hispanic heritage runs deep in Chamorro history Dear Joyce,Can you tell me how Hispanic Heritage Month relates to the Chamorr...
Posted by Jon-paul on Sun, 01 Oct 2006 06:20:00 PST