girl friends

i was gonna write something about a road trip i had with 2 of my girl friends Kat and Raffy but decided to write it some other day.

the girl friends that i love.. <3 p="">
first i have Katrina Jean. She's this very bubbly, loud, happy go lucky, an only child, always smiling woman. she calls herself a brat. she's really not. everybody loves to be around her because of her happy personality. and she's very sweet and thoughtful. she always makes you feel like you are the best woman. i dont know how she does it but she makes everybody feel loved and special everyday. she'd always tell me that women should be treated right.

then i have Katrina Angelie and Raffaella. they're my adventure buddies. they have this same spirit as i do when it comes to adrenaline rush and trying new experiences. i've had one of the best road trip with these two. both of them are up for anything you throw in the plate. i admire their sweet but tough personality.

Katrina Angelie is the kind of woman who works her butt off to give everything to her younger sisters. she loves to spoil them (i think she got it from her dad). she works for 6 days for 12 hours. 3 days teaching at a university (because she's smart. sometimes people don't understand her and think she's weird) and 4 days working as a laboratory scientist. she's the head at the Hematology Department. she fondly tells me stories about her father who died a few years ago. i love listening to those stories. she chose to remember the lessons taught by her dad through example.

Raffy likes Michelle Rodriguez a lot. she drives this big, black car. when she has car trouble she fixes it on her own. she wants to study automotive when she's not busy. and she really wants to surf. she likes anything that looks tough. but when you really get to know her, she's really sweet and kind. she has her own opinion on things and she's not afraid to say it. in fact she's not afraid of anybody who finds her too opinionated.

they are my girlfriends who have their own set of standards. sometimes very different from my own. but i love how they respect my standards. one night Raffy stood up for me when some girl mock me for my religion. (i wasn't a bit offended by it coz i don't get easily offended. people are entitled of their own opinions) but without asking i was surprised how she stood up for me. followed by the 2 Katrinas (Jean and Angelie) they feel so protective of me. on countless occasions they have expressed their admiration on me about staying true to my beliefs and standards. in return i respect them for who they are.

then i have Kimberly, Mellany and Lowella. they're my church girlfriends. i don't belong in their age bracket but i love being around them because i learn a lot from them. they treat me like a little sister.

Kimberly is this very direct woman. Frank. she works hard to achieve her goals. she's got an ear for music. she taught herself to play piano when she was 19y.o. she is very strict when it comes to work and music. she is a Mechanical Engineer and a supervisor at some French company. and she's taking a masteral degree. she taught me to always push yourself and become the best there is. so that people will have no choice but choose you (even if they don't like it). funny how that works but its true. i told you she's frank. and she loves to travel. :) we promised each other that if we can afford it we'll go on a Euro Trip. yeah.. in our dreams! :D

Mellany is a part time elementary teacher and a call center agent. She was once a full time teacher but wanted to try and venture in a big city and work at a call center. Realizing that she doesn't wanna grow old doing something she doesn't love, she decided to go back to teaching slowly. she's the most spiritual of us all. she tries her best to follow all the counsels that we've been taught. she's like my own kind of Yoda. she has everything a guy could ask for. she's a really good cook, she knows how to make clothes (they have a tailoring business in Mindanao). the one thing that she teaches me over and over again is to be thrifty. to live frugally is something she learned the hard way.

Lowella is someone who is still in pain. she is still trying to heal from a recent break-up. its tough for her to break up an 8-year relationship because she finally realized that she's not getting married in the temple if she stays with him. she got endowed about a month ago. i am in awe at her courage to let go of someone she loves for something she lives for. Living the gospel.

again these women from church are amazing. they grew up on hard environments that made them strong today. they're all in their 30s and they got nothing on their mind but to get me to date anyone. they don't want me to be like them. they all wanted to get married. whenever someone wants to ask me out they 'd say yes before i can even answer. they'd set the time and date and i on the other hand won't show up...

these 6 women are my cushion whenever i fall down. they always help me get back on my feet and smile at life. each has their own personality and we respect each other's uniqueness. i love all of them.