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Karina Loraine Salang Dela Cruz

I've been thinking of starting a "I am proud of" series on this 
blog about the people I know and love.

Plus, I think if ever someone would Google their name, it would be nice to find a blog 
bout them saying only good things and how lovely of a person they are.

So I thought, it would be nice to share to the world the gift of persons in my life.

But basically its just because I think that everyone deserves to
be recognized for the good things that they are.

Success, whether great or menial relative in society's eyes, is still success
- it should be celebrated all the same.

So, for my first entry I would like to talk about my wonderful beshie
Mrs. Karina Loraine Salang Dela Cruz.
This is also timely, since today is her birthday!

Why am I proud of Karina?

I am proud of her not only because she's my best friend but 
more importantly because I admire her.

Karina and I have been friends for the longest time.
We've been through the craziest times.
And yes - girl fights.
Petty arguments and ginormous ones.
But I think, being in the same community
in church became a great factor in
saving our friendship amid tribulation because
yes, you have to forgive and love the same way Christ did.

So here we are, in years of solid friendship.
The thing I like about the friendship we have is that its not the clingy kind.
That we don't actually have to see each other every single day,
or for two years when she went to Saudi to work.
This friendship we have has been tested by time, issues and distance.
I'm proud to say it withstood all of that. 

Her love life was a roller coaster ride.
(LOL. As if mine isn't)
I've been a witness to the thrill of dates and the agony of break ups.
But of course, admittedly, when she decided to settle down (sorry Dante)
at first I got really anxious because I had no idea who the person was.
Who is Dante? Is he good looking? Does he earn enough? Is he a gold digger?
(LOL. Sorry again, Dante!)
But of course in the end, my worry of losing a best friend to some random creep was overcome.
When they got together, I didn't lose my best friend - I earned another one.
And I guess that is quite nice and more fun.

Lastly, I admire her because she is very gutsy, something I wish I had even the minuscule of.
(Yes, I'm working on it)
Karina has made a lot of "rash" decision in her life.
(Labeled "rash" by the people around her)
But as her best friend I never judged her.
In all her decisions in life, I'd just give my two cents and support her in every way I can.
Karina is my idol in decisiveness - she has very strong heart.
She decides and she pursues.
In the end, she succeeds and she earns well deserved happiness.


I am proud of Karina.

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