my Parents Friends FriendsManliligaw The people in my life mean everything to me. First and foremost are my parents, who have been my foundation and support system from the very start. They've been with me through every high and low, and I wouldn't be who I am today without them. Next are my friends—both my close circle and the wider group I've been with since my first year of college. They're the ones I laugh with, cry with, and share most of my everyday adventures with. I also have someone special who's currently courting me—my manliligaw, who has been very patient, kind, and consistently shows up for me. All of these people have shared in my experiences, stood by me during my ups, and held me together during my downs. I'm grateful for each and every one of them.