Allow me to introduce myself first.  I am Norman Hortellano Ymbong, You might get the wrong impression-but no! I am neither an actor nor a politician wannabe-just making this HP just for the heck of it! 

Born on the eve of the feast of St. Valentines, I am the one  that people refers to as "hopeless romantic" or whatever that means-all I know is that I have been desperately in love (to my wife of course).

Education.  I could say well that I am very fortunate enough to be sent to the best schools in the metropolis.  Had my grade school in Cebu International School (CIS)-despite of the lack of big money, my parents were forced to sent me there-not that I want to be there (coz I really hated my classmates-they kept pushing me around-since I was the geek type!) it was because when I arrived here in 'Pinas, I could neither speak nor understand the language here. Pretty tough for a guy who was born and grew up in the states then after 7 yrs was brought back here.  High school.  The best!  Had it in the oldest yet the best school here in Cebu, University of San Carlos (USC).  I would like to expound more on my highschool years-yet I dont want to make my homepage an X-rated site. he he he.  College.  USC still...despite of my passion for computers and art-I was pressed to take-up Accountancy-since my dad's biz is suffering a bit...I the eldest must come-in and help him.  Just graduated this year-board exams? no plans yet!

Family Background.  My dad is a businessman and is based now in Jeddah. while my mom owns a filipino-resto back there in  US.  basically we are a family of businessmen.  I am the eldest of five siblings-three bros and a sis.  right now all my bros. are with my mom, while my sis and I is still pursuing our studies here in the Philippines.

Hobbies.  I am a Golf bud-I play twice a week-beat that! Other hobbies and talents? hmmm, when I was in Bagiuo, I came across a sport called Polo-I'd like to have the whole cebu renovated into a really big polo field. 

Movies.  I am not really particular of the movies that I watch-but here are some of my fave movies;

		City of Angels (Tops it all)
		Anna and the king
		Sleepless in Seattle
		Saving private Ryan (the only action movie that I watched)
		Addicted to Love
		Leaving Las Vegas
		Sense and Sensibilities
		BLast from the past (a good one though)
		Mad love
		Schindler's List
		Amistad (where I cried a river!)
		Pretty Woman
		Runaway Bride
		Nottinghill (I hate the story line but  Julia Roberts saved the movie)

Music.  Jazz and ballads, I just couldn't figure it out, how did noise (rock and disco muzaks) pass as music?  Weird. 

Trivial things about me.  

		I am a computer geek.  I can't breath without    my computer.
		I am a born manong.  responsible!
		I am ultimately scared of commitments.. (I was wondering why I married Claire-joke lang hun!)
		I am claustrophobic.
		I hate spiders... I could remember during my high school days-I almost fainted when someone gave me a spider for  a bday gift
		I am a cry-baby.  or as they say in flip.. "mababaw ang luha"
		I still enjoy children's party. but I hate kids.
		I talk too much.
		I am in love with Sharon Cuneta.  And I will kahit na maputi na ang buhok nya.
		I am easy to please.  Fishballs would be a good bribe for me.
		I own an island.  I have it with me in my room. got you! ha ha.
		I play golf.
		I loathe basketball.
		I am an impath-so never lie to me.
		I enjoy the company of my "not-so-well-off-friends"  Love to make tambay and drink tanduay.  weird.
		I have the north pole for a room.  I cant sleep with electric fan alone.
		I sleep naked.
		I cant sleep without my old buddies (elmo and bigbird of sesame street)
		Can't sleep without taking a shower first.
		I hate gooey foods, ie; lugaw, oatmeals and the stuffs.
		I am a loather of sunshine.
		I love being alone- I go out alone, treat myself to a movie-I even go to bars alone!
		I confess! argh! I live a life of utter decadence.
		I hate dogs and cats-but i have two chameleon for a pet, not to mention bruce and wayne-my pet bats.

 
 

I guess that would be all for now!