So what is your "biggest mistake?"

@jlamela (4898)
Philippines
August 24, 2010 8:37pm CST
This is the magical question to Maria Venus Raj, Philippine representative to the 2010 Miss Universe in Las Vegas, Nevada, that reaped mixed reactions from Filipinos. Her answer is quite disturbing since every human being in this planet has its own "biggest mistake" of course. I watched the live telecast and I was every hopeful she could really make it to the top, but when I heard her disastrous answer, I cringed, how could somebody lived in this planet without making any mistake? But of course I understood, because it's not easy to stand in front of the crowd, much more the prestigious Miss Universe crowd. so my question right now (just to share the predicament of Venus.lol!) is, what is your biggest mistake in life?do you have any?or just like Venus, none?
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
25 Aug 10
There is no human on earth that has never made a mistake! Of course some are bigger than others! My biggest mistake was travelling overseas with a man who did not treat me well, allowing him to disrespect me, cheat on me and spend my money! I got rid of him a long time ago and have not repeated that mistake but I made others of course!
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
26 Aug 10
Oh he's real alright! I haven't seen him for many years; he was an opportunist and I was naive...Lesson learnt, never repeated...
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• China
25 Aug 10
sorry to know this,I am wondering if this is a real man?cheating you and using your money?
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
27 Aug 10
Oh my God!that's terrible!!why he did such awful thing to you?he must be put to jail for that terrible thing he did...don't worry, it will haunt him for the rest of his life..
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@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
It was a very senseless answer by Venus but maybe she really doesn't have any mistakes..let's just be proud of her. As for me I could have answered, My biggest mistake ever is studying a course that was never my first choice. But I couldn't turn back time now and turn things right. I already got my degree and license so maybe God has really plans for me. I already learned to love my profession and the work that I will be working into but I guess I really have to work more harder to get the job i really needed.
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
I think she was just nervous during that time anyway let's be proud of her, she did a great job after all. Being a 4th placer is no joke considering that international beauty contests are so stiff and seem just give little chances to Philippine bets.
@Iequate2 (280)
• United States
25 Aug 10
I agree gaiza12. I know that Miss. Raj is only 22. I thought however, that she would have said something about school, or that maybe she didn[t save enough. Young people make mistakes too. Maybe she was nervous. Nontheless, she did come in 4th, and she is beautiful. :)
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25 Aug 10
that is right in front of so many audience and in front of the whole world, she should be nervous.. though venus' answer is not clear we can understand what she wants to explain or say but because of nervousness she used incorrect words.. yet we should be proud of her coz among 80+ candidate she was one of the top 5.. and the important is she enjoyed the contest.
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@cheribam (448)
• United States
26 Aug 10
My biggest mistake in life was when I'm younger and I remember answering back to my parents. Now that I am older and I'm starting my own family, all they've said to me are true, all their advices are the best. I've learned from my mistakes that parents knows what's best and would never ever want to see us fall down.
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
28 Aug 10
That's right, parents are always making effort to make our lives wonderful that's why we should not disobey them. Sometimes we cannot appreciate it when we are still young because we wanted freedom and do things in our own way but later in life we will realize that they are right!
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
27 Aug 10
Well of course I have a biggest mistake in my life. However, I have to admit that in my life, it has turned out that my biggest mistake in my life was also the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. That is the fact that I got pregnant before I was married. My daughter was nineteen months old before my husband and I got married, but all in all it was worth it because of the fact that having her made me grow a lot as a person.
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
28 Aug 10
Oh that's fine because children are always precious gifts from God that we should cherish, how I wish I can have children too.hehe
• Canada
25 Aug 10
My biggest mistake? well where do you want me to begin lol? i would have to say the biggest mistake i have made was not going to college right after i graduated highschool. its been years later and i still havent chose a carreer option. instead ive been going through really crappy low paying jobs. if i went to college i could atleast throw that on my resume and greatly increase my chances in picking up any job! once you hold off on school it really is hard to get back into the swing of things i havent been in a classroom in ages.. but i plan to go back this year and that is my biggest mistake to date!
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• Philippines
25 Aug 10
I fully understand your predicament. I have been advising my daughter about this. Although she is currently enrolled in a university, I always tell her that the first thing that a would-be employer will look in your resume is your qualification, followed by work experience. All the rest will follow.
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
Hello diablo24life, Thanks for your response, don't worry you'll get on with it, it's never too late to go back to school, you cannot turn back the time but you can correct your mistake anytime. @oplopez, It's very true, it's very difficult to look for a job right now if you have no college diploma. Hope your daughter will listen to you. Good luck!
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
I've done several mistakes already in my life. Of course, these things are cannot be avoided. We're imperfect that's why we commit mistakes in life. I think I don't have any BIGGEST mistake as of right now. :) Take note: BIGGEST. But I have several mistakes already, it's just that I don't have something which is the "MOST." Considering that I am still a student, maybe mistakes like lying to my parents, laziness in studies, and the likes are my mistakes. HAHA. Funny but that's the truth ;)
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
28 Aug 10
hhahaha, that's right, since you are still young your biggest mistake so far is not being able to obey your parents at time..hehe
• India
25 Aug 10
I’m very interested to know what was her answer? Did she say that she thinks she made no mistakes at all! But that’s understandable coz during the grooming days before such mega-events, all the participants are taught to be aggressive and show lots of attitude to win the title…so naturally the poor girl thought that admitting to her mistakes would be some sign of weakness! BTW way I really don’t know what has been my biggest mistake so far…life still has a long way to go and whenever I look back and think of something as a ‘big mistake’ the next moment I think that no matter what, I’ve come out of that mistake, I’ve had something good happening out of that ‘mistake’ and God has really taken care of me, no matter what..so maybe those were not mistakes after all…maybe those incidents were just destined to happen.
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
27 Aug 10
her answer was i have no major major mistake because I am loved by my family, something to that effect... every time we commit mistake, it is an opportunity to recognize our being human and I think there's nothing wrong with it..
@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
I have made several mistake and one of them is just awful and until now I am paying for it big time. I been in a situation where I though I want to give up already because it's so hard for me to carry on with this life. But I always think that God given me this many trials because it's my punishment for my sins. It's the kind of mistake that no matter how much you tried you can't erase or delete it. It will always forever a part of me. And I always be remembered of how much I am being a fool. I can't say what it was here. Too complicated.
@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
28 Aug 10
Hello reckon, We do have mistakes and of course we cannot delete it anymore but we can correct it by not committing the same mistake again. Hope you can recover soon and be okay.
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
25 Aug 10
The fact that she said "I can say that there's nothing major, major, I mean, 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." it only means that she have not yet committed any mistakes that can really harm other people. Who knows I think she is trying to point out that she is not a rebellious woman or she didn't committed any crimes. But it does not mean that she haven't ever committed any mistakes. Of course she knows the question, it is just that very hard to answer for a second when you are in front of people that are watching you around the world. In my case I can't even think what to answer on that biggest mistake because sometimes it is justifiable that I can't even blame myself for doing that. More so I don't want to reveal it just like that.
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
27 Aug 10
I agree that standing infront of the crowd is really nerve-rocking much more the crowd of a prestigious beauty pageant. So it's a bit understandable that Venus couldn't elaborate well what she wanted to say.
@bloemart (222)
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
My biggest mistake was I didn't study very hard when I was a student so now I have a bit difficulties with my work. I realize how important our skills are. I should have studied and should have followed my heart to improved my present condition.
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
28 Aug 10
Wow that's great because we have the same mistake!hehe..me too I didn't take my college life seriously and I just kept missing classes, it was terrible though I graduated and got a business course diploma I resented my grades, grrrr!so frustrating, if I could turn back the time I would take my college life seriously.
@vhings_88 (294)
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
Funny yes.. I think she misunderstood the question, "what is your biggest mistake" is not "what is your greatest problem".. Every person experience mistakes of course because no one is perfect.. People learn from their mistakes and that makes them a greater person in the future. But still we should be proud of her.
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
28 Aug 10
Yes, maybe she misheard the question because of pressure and nervousness but still she is a winner and we should be proud with her. But of course we do have mistakes it is impossible that we don't have mistakes in our entire existence.
@mlhervas (482)
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
My biggest mistake is..... not watching the 2010 Miss Universe question and answer. LOL! What a big mistake not have a mistake! PERFECT! haha! :D
@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
27 Aug 10
Perfect answer!hahahaha love this answer..hehe, I think you can catch it in youtube right now..
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
my biggest mistake in my life is major major so many that what i can say is nothing hehe
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
28 Aug 10
hahahaha, you are very funny, what a MAJOR MAJOR humor you have..hehe..anyway response accepted still..Thanks!
• China
25 Aug 10
my biggest mistake is falling in love with a guy i shouldn't love...
@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
27 Aug 10
hahaha very funny but it happens to all humans who at one point fell in love with a wrong person, hehe, but there's nothing we can do about it so be careful next time.
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
each people have imperfections in life and I believe that everyone of us commit a mistake which help us to know things and a sort of lessons to be learned right? But for me my biggest mistake in life is when my father is dying I go to sleep when I wake up I lost him already and that is very sad and I had feel of regret why I don't there in his side and not to leave him in that case. But prayer help me to cope up that mistake I know that my father is happy in what he is now and still continue watching his family and memories of him will continue linger on me
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• United Arab Emirates
25 Aug 10
some people sometime refuse to admit mistakes, its not the right thing but its hard to make them understand that its better for them.
@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
27 Aug 10
yes, there are some people I know too who refused to admit mistakes, I don't know maybe because of pride, but we should admit mistakes it can bring good to our lives because we can recognize our lapses and make effort to correct it.
@jailo12 (332)
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
my biggest mistake is when i broke to a loyal and very understanding girl ..i really regret what ive done ..T_T
@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
27 Aug 10
Oh that's terrible!she is such a big loss but you can correct your mistake by bridging the communication though, may be it's never too late.